Theoretical and Experimental Evaluation of a Compact Aerosol Wind Tunnel and its Application for Performance Investigation of Particulate Matter Instruments by Prashant Patel, Shankar G. Aggarwal

“…First, we computationally analysed the flow quality of different wall shapes for the contraction section, the most critical part of a wind tunnel, and selected the design exhibiting minimal boundary layer separation at simulated flow velocities of 2 and 8 km h−1. …”
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Quantifying the Impact of Dysmenorrhea Symptoms on Quality-of-Life and Access to Oral Contraceptives by Income by Rhea Choksey, Rohan K. Mangal, Thor S. Stead, Terrika Jones, Rosa Flores, Latha Ganti

“…Most reports of uterine contractions range between moderate to severe pain, and patients often elect to cope with their discomfort without assistance from a physician. …”
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The role of patients in the governance of a sustainable healthcare system: A scoping review. by Monica Aggarwal, Sukhraj Gill, Adeel Siddiquei, Kristina Kokorelias, Giulio DiDiodato

“…Most studies argued for positive incentives or written agreements and contracts. While many studies recognized the value of patient accountability frameworks, there was a concern that these frameworks could further exacerbate existing socioeconomic disparities and contribute to poor health-related behaviours and outcomes (e.g., stigmatizing marginalized groups). …”
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Pharmacological Evaluation of Naproxen Metal Complexes on Antinociceptive, Anxiolytic, CNS Depressant, and Hypoglycemic Properties by Md. Sharif Hasan, Narhari Das, Zobaer Al Mahmud, S. M. Abdur Rahman

“…Metal complexes significantly (P<0.001) reduced the number of abdominal muscle contractions induced by 0.7% acetic acid solution in a dose dependent manner. …”
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GOVERNANCE TOKENS IN THE CONCEPT OF ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT by Oleksii Dotsenko, Marko Zelenskyi

“…Also, we have found that governance tokens can be imple­mented through various technologies, including blockchain, smart contracts, and other digital so­lutions. The study turned out that blockchain has recently become a transformative technology, one of the latest participants in the comprehensive ideology of «smart cities». …”
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Foodscape: A scoping review and a research agenda for food security-related studies. by Simon Vonthron, Coline Perrin, Christophe-Toussaint Soulard

“…Since 1995, the term 'foodscape', a contraction of food and landscape, has been used in various research addressing social and spatial disparities in public health and food systems. …”
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Update on the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy by Jennifer L. Wilkinson-Berka, Antonia G. Miller

“…Vision loss from diabetes is due to a number of factors, including haemorrhage from new and poorly formed blood vessels, retinal detachment due to contraction of deposited fibrous tissue, and neovascular glaucoma resulting in an increase in intraocular pressure. …”
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Genetic markers and predictive model for individual differences in countermovement jump enhancement after resistance training by Tao Mei, Xiaoxia Li, Yanchun Li, Xiaolin Yang, Liang Li, Zihong He

“…SNPs associated with power resistance training were found to participate in the biological processes of musculoskeletal movement and the Striated muscle contraction pathway. These findings indicate that individual differences in the training effect of CMJ exist after resistance training, partially explained by genetic markers and phenotypic indicators (62.6%).…”
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USE OF ICT BASED SYSTEMS IN SITE SECURITY MANAGEMENT: A SOUTH AFRICAN STUDY by Aghaegbuna OZUMBA, Dikeledi MAPATHA, Winston SHAKANTU

“…Furthermore the need to adopt such ICT should reflect on tenders for contracts ab initio. Findings from the study add value to the local body of knowledge on ICT in Construction, with regard to possibilities for site security management. …”
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Deformation Characterisation and Distress Diagnosis of a Metro Shield Tunnel by Adjacent Constructions by Ting-jin Liu, Si-wei Chen, Hong-yuan Liu

“…Our field monitoring data indicate that the tunnel is subjected to further vertical contraction and horizontal expansion due to the station expansion project, and a maximum tunnel flattening rate of 36.78% is detected. …”
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Fuel Price Fluctuation and SME Financial Performance: A Case Study of the Agricultural Sector in Kagadi Town Council. by Bitaka, Raymond

“…Additionally, the study identifies several preventative measures adopted by SMEs, such as investing in fuel-efficient technologies, employing hedging strategies, diversifying energy sources, optimizing transportation routes, and renegotiating contracts with suppliers and customers. The research underscores the vulnerability of SMEs to external economic factors like fuel price volatility and emphasizes the need to understand fuel price determinants and implement effective preventative measures. …”
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Epilepsy Prediction and Detection Using Attention-CssCDBN with Dual-Task Learning by Weizheng Qiao, Xiaojun Bi, Lu Han, Yulin Zhang

“…In this study, we propose the spatio-temporal EEGNet, which integrates contractive slab and spike convolutional deep belief network (CssCDBN) with a self-attention architecture, augmented by dual-task learning to address this issue. …”
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Wound healing potential of green synthesized silver nanoparticles of Glycyrrhiza glabra linn root extract: A preclinical study by Laxman S. Vijapur, Mallappa Shalavadi, Anita R. Desai, Jayadev N. Hiremath, Avinash S. Gudigennavar, Somlingesh L. Shidramshettar, Shreyanka R. Hiremath, Malleswara Rao Peram, Bharatesh S. Kittur

“…The study's formulation of synthesized silver nanoparticles demonstrated significant wound healing potential by promoting wound contraction and accelerating healing after 21 days of study, which was demonstrated by histopathological evaluation and complete epithelialization with regenerated hair follicles and higher collagen tissue. …”
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Therapeutic strategies for tongue musculature: a systematic literature review by Andressa Colares da Costa Otavio, Arthur Cherem Netto Fernandes, Maria Eduarda Pollachinni Andrade, Brenda Barros Dias, Erissandra Gomes, Marco Aurélio Vaz

“…Only seven studies clearly described the exercises execution, and the number of sets, repetitions, and contraction duration. Fourteen studies clearly defined the exercises’ objectives. …”
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THE EFFECT OF ABDOMINAL MASSAGE AND KUNYIT ASAM HERBS TO REDUCE PRIMARY MENSTRUAL PAIN (DYSMENORRHEA) by Dwi Setiani Sumardiko, Alyaa’ Maulida Rizki Roswandi, Neny Purwitasari, Rini Hamsidi

“…Result: Turmeric and tamarind contain active compounds curcumin and anthocyanin which work together to inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) reactions so that they can inhibit or reduce inflammation and uterine contractions which cause menstrual pain. The treatment for primary dysmenorrhea is abdominal massage therapy 14 times, once every 2 days for 30 days. …”
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Exploring the prognostic role of microbial and genetic markers in lung squamous cell carcinoma by Fan Yang, Xiaodong Jia, Zihuan Ma, Siyao Liu, Chunzi Liu, Dan Chen, Xiuju Wang, Niansong Qian, Hui Ma

“…A microbiome-based risk score (RS) model was constructed by univariate Cox regression analysis combined with the least absolute contraction and selection operator (LASSO) regression. 18 microbial genera were found to be significantly associated with RFS in LUSC patients. …”
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The myometrial transcriptome changes in mares with endometrosis by Ewa Monika Drzewiecka, Tomasz Molcan, Agnieszka Sadowska, Katarzyna Piotrowska-Tomala, Magda Słyszewska, Graça Ferreira Dias, Dariusz Jan Skarżyński, Anna Szóstek-Mioduchowska

“…Evaluated deTARs enriched several KEGG pathways including calcium signaling, cAMP signaling, oxytocin signaling, ECM-receptor interaction, and focal adhesion, and were classified into various GO terms including adaptive immune response, tissue homeostasis, muscle contractions, muscle development, and other. In conclusion, transcriptomic alterations in the myometrium of mares with endometrosis may indicate an impaired function of the contractile machinery, mechanisms regulating calcium influx and handling, as well as changes in ECM composition, leading to a decreased contractile activity and structural changes in the myometrium of affected mares.…”
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Are tropical oceanic islands overlooked? Knowledge gaps regarding the vulnerability of amphibians to global anthropogenic threats by Renoir J. Auguste, Amy E. Deacon, Mark F. Hulme

“…We also found uneven research into the factors affecting oceanic island amphibians and their responses; analyses involving the effect of temperature on amphibian range expansion or contraction were the most common, with few studies of the effects of salinity. …”
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Case Report: Combination of focal vibration therapy and botulinum toxin injections to treat equinus gait in a child with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy by Christophe Boulay, Christophe Boulay, Christophe Boulay, Jacques-Olivier Coq, Morgan Sangeux, Morgan Sangeux, Guillaume Authier, Guillaume Authier, Alexis Ulian, Alexis Ulian, Maud Pradines, Maud Pradines, Marjolaine Baude, Marjolaine Baude, Béatrice Desnous, Jean-Luc Jouve, Jean-Luc Jouve, Bernard Parratte, Emilie Peltier, Sébastien Pesenti, Jean-Michel Gracies, Jean-Michel Gracies

“…The child was treated with a two-month program of alternating dorsiflexor and plantar flexor focal vibration therapy (FVT) and botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) injections into plantar flexors, alongside conventional physiotherapy.Results and discussionClinical evaluations during the two-month program showed (i) improved walking speed (ii) decreased ankle dorsiflexor paresis and ankle plantar flexor overactivity, especially spastic co-contraction and spasticity, (iii) improved passive extensibility in plantar flexors, and (iv) reduced pain. …”
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Downregulation of Thromboxane A2 Receptor Occurs Mainly via Nuclear Factor-KappaB Signaling Pathway in Rat Renal Artery by Yaping Zhang, Man Mi, Yan-Hua Xie, Si-Wang Wang, Lars Edvinsson, Cang-Bao Xu

“…Specific inhibitors (MG-132 and BMS345541) for NF-κB signaling pathway significantly abolished the decreased TP protein expression and receptor-mediated contractions. In conclusion, downregulation of TP receptors in the renal artery smooth muscle cells occurs mainly via the NF-κB signaling pathway.…”
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