Definition, characteristics and analysis of gas extraction improvement method in diffusion-dominated coal seams by Wei ZHAO, Kai WANG, Aitao ZHOU, Longyong SHU, Haifei LIN, Jie ZANG, Chao XU, Biao HU, Qingyi TU

“…Currently, there is a lack of mathematical systematic analysis on the evolution process of gas desorption characteristics in coal particles/coal bodies, and there is still controversy over whether desorption curves are dominated by fractures (seepage) or pores (diffusion). Based on the competitive relationship between diffusion and seepage, the shapes of gas desorption curves presented in the literature were summarized, and their internal control mechanisms were analyzed. …”
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A Hair Drawing Evaluation Algorithm for Exactness Assessment Method in Portrait Drawing Learning Assistant System by Yue Zhang, Nobuo Funabiki, Erita Cicilia Febrianti, Amang Sudarsono, Chenchien Hsu

“…To address this problem, we have studied <i>Portrait Drawing Learning Assistant System (PDLAS)</i> for guiding novices by providing <i>auxiliary lines</i> of facial features, generated by utilizing <i>OpenPose</i> and <i>OpenCV</i> libraries. For <i>PDLAS</i>, we have also presented the <i>exactness assessment method</i> to evaluate drawing accuracy using the <i>Normalized Cross-Correlation (NCC)</i> algorithm. …”
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Impact of degradation and time of sampling on gut Microbiome composition in wild-caught marine fish by Yufei Zhou, Alejandro Trujillo-González, Simon Nicol, Marion Boutigny, Roger Huerlimann, Stephen D. Sarre, Dianne Gleeson

“…Our findings highlight the importance of timely preservation in gut microbiome studies of wild-caught fish. …”
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Impact of Cochlear Trauma Degree and Localization on Intracochlear Electrocochleographic Recordings by David Bächinger, Merlin Schär, Ahmet Kunut, Rahel Bertschinger, Ivo Dobrev, Leanne Sijgers, Andreas H. Eckhard, Adrian Dalbert

“…Background/Objectives: Electrocochleography (ECochG) is a promising tool to monitor preservation of cochlear structures and function during cochlear implant (CI) surgery. …”
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Stress Evaluation in Endodontically Treated Virtual Teeth Restored with Composite Fillings and Cast or Fiberglass Posts—A Finite Element Analysis by Mihaela-Roxana Brătoiu, Răzvan Mercuț, Monica Mihaela Iacov-Crăițoiu, Monica Scrieciu, Cătălina Măgureanu Murariu, Andreea Stănuși, Dragoș Laurențiu Popa, Veronica Mercuț

“…<b>Methods</b>: Four virtual models of a mandibular molar were created: (1) an intact molar with preserved enamel, dentin, dental pulp and cementum; (2) an endodontically treated molar restored with a composite filling; (3) a molar restored with a fiberglass post and monolithic zirconia crown; (4) a molar restored with a metal cast post and monolithic zirconia crown. …”
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An Uncommon Presentation Severe Hypercalcemia Linked to Cystic Parathyroid Adenoma Despite Negative Sestamibi Scan: A Case Report by Smriti Acharya, Sharon Daniel, Suyash Acharya, Rajinder Gupta, Daniel Kannappan

“… Cystic parathyroid adenomas are uncommon occurrences, constituting approximately 1-2%, of primary hyperparathyroidism cases. They frequently pose diagnostic difficulties due to their limited detection in sestamibi scans. …”
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Information Society for the World of neo-Global: Transition to the Competition of Post-Realities and a new Architecture of Media by Oleg A. Dmitriev, Dmitry G. Evstafiev

“…In connection with conceptual changes in the globalized information society, the authors comprehend the drift from a relatively free media system with competition of post-truths and everyday expertise to the systems regulated by national legislation based on value and civilizational guidelines. …”
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The risk of malnutrition as a predictor of arrhythmia recurrence after catheter ablation in patients with paroxysmal non-valvular atrial Fibrillation and heart failure with preserv... by Zixi Zhang, Cancan Wang, Qiming Liu, Yichao Xiao, Jiabao Zhou, Keke Wu, Yunying Huang, Zeying Zhang, Shiping Liu, Qiuzhen Lin

“…We examined the relationship between risk of malnutrition and AF recurrence post-ablation.<h4>Results</h4>After a mean follow-up period of 11.2 ±  1.8 months, 43 patients (21.1%) experienced AF recurrence. …”
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Cost–benefit analysis of the quarantine policy during the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus in Iran by Morteza Tahamipour Zarandi, Kimia Haghbandeh

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Intercurrent presentation of hairy cell leukemia and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: a case report by Tiffany Nong, Xiaoqiong Wang, Wenhui Li, Ellen Madarang, Justin Watts, Justin Taylor

“…The contiguous presentation of these three entities posed significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. …”
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Efficacy of different types of transcranial magnetic stimulation on post-stroke aphasia patients: a network meta-analysis by Pei Li, Renyan Xiao, Meng Gong, Peng Jia, Song Jin

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A case report of paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma management: Orchiectomy, pre-radiation testicular transposition, and post-radiation orchiopexy by Morgan R. Sturgis, Jennifer Rosen, Edward M. Gong, Emilie K. Johnson

“…Here, we describe the clinical course of a young patient with paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma and our unique operative approach using a Bianchi incision during thigh pouch creation to allow for groin preservation followed by a staged inguinal approach for post-radiation orchiopexy.…”
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Post-splenectomy accessory spleen hyperfunction in children with hereditary spherocytosis: a rare case report and literature review by Yuan-fei He, Shi-qin Qi, Jian Bian, Cheng-xiao Zhou, Pei Zhang

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ANALISIS KENAIKAN TEKANAN AIR PORI CLEAN SAND MENGGUNAKAN METODE CYCLIC SHEAR-STRAIN CONTROLLED by Rini Kusumawardani, Lashari, Untoro Nugroho, Hanggoro Tri Cahyo A

“…Liquefaction phenomenon could be analysed using strain-controlled loading method where informations about sands pore water pressure build-up were presented. Maintaining small deformation values whenever the soil was subjected to cyclic loading, this non-destructive method presents clearly the information about the increasing sands pore water pressure. …”
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Large‐scale image‐based profiling of single‐cell phenotypes in arrayed CRISPR‐Cas9 gene perturbation screens by Reinoud de Groot, Joel Lüthi, Helen Lindsay, René Holtackers, Lucas Pelkmans

“…Abstract High‐content imaging using automated microscopy and computer vision allows multivariate profiling of single‐cell phenotypes. Here, we present methods for the application of the CISPR‐Cas9 system in large‐scale, image‐based, gene perturbation experiments. …”
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Multi-analytical assessment of shale gas potential in the West Bokaro Basin, India: A clean energy prospect by Manish Kumar Srivastava, Kaushal Kishor, Alok K. Singh, Alok Kumar, Khairul Azlan Mustapha, Amit Saxena

“…The assessment of shale gas potential in the West Bokaro Basin involves evaluating the organic richness, thermal maturity, pore characteristics, geochemistry, and mineralogy of the shale formations. …”
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Anesthetic management and post-operative anesthesia for patients who underwent extended liver resection: the role of intravenous lidocaine by R. A. Zatsarynnyi, A. Yu. Lysenko, O. O. Pidopryhora

“…There were 86 patients with various pathologies enrolled after hepatic resection with 30–60 % of parenchymal preservation. The patients were divided into three groups depending on the complex anesthesia used. …”
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A Multicenter Randomized Double-Masked Study Comparing Preservative-free Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.025% with LUMIFY® 0.025% for Ocular Redness in Adults by Melissa Toyos, Melinda DiVito, Elisabeth M. Messmer, Selina McGee, Jared Peterson, Assem Patel, Guruprasad Pattar, David G. Evans, Patrick M. Vollmer, Gina Wesley

“…The primary endpoint was investigator-assessed ocular redness at 5, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 min post-instillation at visit 1 (day 1). Eight hierarchical secondary endpoints included additional post-instillation timepoints at visit 1 and visits 2 and 3 (days 14 and 28), and participant-assessed redness. …”
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Achievement of Right Ventricular Pacing by Use of a Long Guiding Catheter in a Hemodialysis Patient Presenting Significant Tortuosity of Vasculature by Polychronis Dilaveris, Skevos Sideris, Sofia Vaina, Konstantinos Gatzoulis, Christodoulos Stefanadis

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Dawson’s finger radiological presentation of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in a young female: a case report and review of the literature by Hadeel Al-Husban, Stavroula L. Kastora, Olusegun Oduyoye

“…Abstract Background The prevalence of multiple sclerosis in the UK is among the highest in the world with prevalence in the north of Scotland presenting the peak of cases. Pathologically multiple sclerosis is regarded as multifocal areas of demyelination resulting in a spectrum of clinical manifestations, which pose diagnostic challenges. …”
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