Severe pertussis complicated by pulmonary hypertension in a Moroccan infant: a case report by Mehdi Belhakim, Zineb El jaouhahri, Aicha Boudar, Loubna Benaddi, Karima Naanani, Rachida Habbal, Abdelaziz Chlilek

“…Abstract Background Despite high vaccination coverage among children, pertussis continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Morocco. …”
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Evaluating performance and generalizability of Learning from Demonstration for the harvesting of apples & pears by Robert van de Ven, Ard T. Nieuwenhuizen, Eldert J. van Henten, Gert Kootstra

“…In order to focus on the performance of the LfD algorithm, we defined the grasp pose of each execution by positioning the end-effector in the correct pose. …”
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UAV-Based Structural Health Monitoring Using a Two-Stage CNN Model with Lighthouse Localization in GNSS-Denied Environments by Timothy Scott C. Chu, Joses Sorilla, Alvin Y. Chua

“…Two experiments were conducted: evaluating UAV localization accuracy and assessing the system’s ability to detect cracks and provide corresponding pose data. The system achieved a 1–2 cm margin of error in pose estimation, alongside 100% precision, 83.33% recall, and 91.89% accuracy in crack detection. …”
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MSF-SLAM: Enhancing Dynamic Visual SLAM with Multi-Scale Feature Integration and Dynamic Object Filtering by Yongjia Duan, Jing Luo, Xiong Zhou

“…Conventional visual SLAM systems often struggle with degraded pose estimation accuracy in dynamic environments due to the interference of moving objects and unstable feature tracking. …”
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Application of Digital Core Analysis Technology to Study Filtration-Capacity Properties and Structure of Highly Permeable Rocks of Underground Gas Storage Facilities by Khimulia Valerii

“…The paper presents the results of pore space studies of highly porous reservoir rocks of underground gas storage (UGS) facilities using the digital analysis of computed microtomography images. …”
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A solar powered portable potentiostat for environmental monitoring by Matthew McCole, Martin Bradley, Margaret McCaul, Denis McCrudden

“…This study presents the design and development of a novel low-cost portable electrochemical system for rapid accurate detection of nitrate in soil pore water. …”
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Apparent Permeability Model for Shale Gas Reservoirs Considering Multiple Transport Mechanisms by Shijun Huang, Yonghui Wu, Linsong Cheng, Hongjun Liu, Yongchao Xue, Guanyang Ding

“…The results show that surface diffusion is the dominant flow mechanism in pores with small diameter at low pressure and that the effect of adsorbed layer and dense gas on apparent permeability is strongly affected by pressure and pore diameter. …”
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Mechanical properties and durability of concrete with recycled air-cooled blast furnace slag aggregates by Osama A. Mohamed, Osama Ghanam, Ahmed Hamdan, Mohammad Zuaiter, Tae-Yeon Kim

“…The high friction between ACBFS aggregates and mortar when the w/b ratio was 0.4, was mitigated when the ratio was increased to 0.45, likely due to pore structure refinement at the interfacial transition zone (ITZ). …”
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Carbon Aerogels: Synthesis, Modification, and Multifunctional Applications by Liying Li, Guiyu Jin, Jian Shen, Mengyan Guo, Jiacheng Song, Yiming Li, Jian Xiong

“…Amidst global imperatives for sustainable energy and environmental remediation, carbon aerogels (CAs) present a transformative alternative to conventional carbon materials (e.g., activated carbon, carbon fibers), overcoming limitations of disordered pore structures, unmodifiable surface chemistry, and functional inflexibility. …”
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Application of shale oil 2D NMR logging evaluation in Huazhuang area of Gaoyou Sag by ZHANG Fei, LI Qiuzheng, JIANG Aming, DENG Ci

“…The mud shales of the second member of the Paleogene Funing Formation in the Gaoyou Sag of Subei Basin are distinguished by their complex pore structures, well-developed bedding, and pronounced heterogeneity. …”
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Use of steel slag and recycled concrete in GeoBarrier system for slope stabilization by Rezat Abishev, Alfrendo Satyanaga, Mert Guney, Mert Guney, Aswin Lim, Jong Kim

“…A finite element transient seepage analysis and limit equilibrium slope stability study were conducted to evaluate the impact of precipitation on the pore water pressure profile of the slope and its stability under rainfall circumstances, respectively. …”
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Optimization of silica content in alumina-silica nanocomposites to achieve high catalytic dehydrogenation activity of supported Pt catalyst by Osama Saber, Heba M. Gobara

“…The present work aims at obtaining a suitable and selective catalyst for catalytic dehydrogenation reactions through designing pore structures of silica-containing alumina nanocomposites by optimizing silica content in the structure. …”
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A polymer-crosslinker-nanoparticles formulation for effective sand consolidation in loose sandstone formations by Mysara Eissa Mohyaldinn, Emmanuel Bullen Lado Solomon, Moamen Hassan Mohamed, Fahd Saeed Alakbari, Mohammed A. Ayoub

“…Core flooding experiments indicated a permeability reduction, which was attributed to modifications in the post-gelation pore structure rather than extensive pore blockage. …”
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La signalétique, une problématique touristique. Le cas des panneaux autoroutiers « d’animation culturelle et touristique » by Benoît Berthou

“…C’est la question que pose une signalétique autoroutière « d’animation culturelle et touristique » symbolisées par les « panneaux marrons » déployés sur nos voies rapides. …”
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The structure of the local detector of the reprint model of the object in the image by A. A. Kulikov

“…It outputs both the probability that the object is present in its limited area and a set of “instance parameters” that can include the exact pose, lighting, and deformation of the visual object relative to an implicitly defined canonical version of this object. …”
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Expressive Freedom and Ethical Responsibility at Canadian Universities by Katja Thieme

“… This article reviews recent government incursions on questions of free speech at universities and colleges in Ontario and Alberta and presents the challenge they pose to university autonomy. …”
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Global Infectious Diseases in March 2023: Monthly Analysis by Taihan Li, Yi Luo, Jiazhen Zou, Yufan Wu, Yinfu Sun, Qi Xiang, Minjing He, Shuqiong Zhang, Dongliang Liu, Guodan Li, Wenjin Yu, Qun Su, Dayong Gu

“…<p xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" class="first" dir="auto" id="d1448821e228">Infectious diseases pose a major burden on public health and economic stability among societies worldwide. …”
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Preparation and performance study of water purification bacteria-embedded solid capsules based on texture profile analysis by Wang Qingsong, Liu Yong, Wang Xin, Sun Hong, Yao Xiaohong, Wu Yifei, Tang Jiangwu, Ge Xiangyang

“…Both specific surface area and pore volume decreased after embedding, but not for pore size. …”
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Microfluidics study on immiscible displacement mechanisms of oil by hybrid low salinity water and polymer in fractured porous media by Masoumeh Amiri, Mobeen Fatemi

“…However, in the case of highly heterogeneous systems such as fractured porous media, the present understanding of the effect of LSPF on pore scale displacing mechanisms and enhanced oil recovery is very limited compared to the low salinity water. …”
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Transformative Catalytic Carbon Conversion Enabling Superior Graphitization and Nanopore Engineering in Hard Carbon Anodes for Sodium‐Ion Batteries by Guilai Zhang, Hong Gao, Dingyi Zhang, Jun Xiao, Limeng Sun, Jiayi Li, Congcong Li, Yiwen Sun, Xinyao Yuan, Peng Huang, Yi Xu, Xin Guo, Yufei Zhao, Yong Wang, Yao Xiao, Guoxiu Wang, Hao Liu

“…However, creation of these closed pores presents significant challenges. This work proposes a zinc gluconate‐assisted catalytic carbonization strategy to regulate graphitization and create numerous nanopores simultaneously. …”
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