Suture button systems for coronoid fracture fixation: a biomechanical time-zero pilot study by Sebastian Lappen, Pavel Kadantsev, Daniel Bohnet, Stephanie Geyer, Maximilian Hinz, Christian Marx, Sepp Braun, Sebastian Siebenlist

“…Conclusion Promising biomechanical evaluations show that this fixation technique using suture buttons in the treatment of coronoid fractures provides equal construct stability as screw fixation. Further studies are required to fully validate this procedure.…”
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An aperiodic chiral tiling by topological molecular self-assembly by Jan Voigt, Miloš Baljozović, Kévin Martin, Christian Wäckerlin, Narcis Avarvari, Karl-Heinz Ernst

“…The observation of different equal-density arrangements suggests that entropy maximization must play a crucial role. …”
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Research on the attenuation characteristics of seismic energy in multicoal seam mining and the warning method of rock burst by Hongwei Mu, Yongliang Zhang, Mingzhong Gao, Quanlin Zhu, Jingbo Li, Jinfeng Cao, Wentao Fan

“…Results indicate that when coal seams are mined at close distances, vibration waves experience significant attenuation while passing through the plastic zone between two layers of coal. At equal attenuation distances, multicoal seam mining structures exhibit greater effects on vibration wave attenuation. …”
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A Novel Method for Economic Dispatch with Across Neighborhood Search: A Case Study in a Provincial Power Grid, China by Guojiang Xiong, Jing Zhang, Xufeng Yuan, Dongyuan Shi, Yu He, Yao Yao, Gonggui Chen

“…It is mathematically a typical complex nonlinear multivariable strongly coupled optimization problem with equality and inequality constraints, especially considering the valve-point effects. …”
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Aircraft Position Estimation Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks for Low SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) Values by Przemyslaw Mazurek, Wojciech Chlewicki

“…For example, if the standard deviation equals 0.1, it was twice as large. Deep dream analysis for network layers is presented, which shows a preference for images with horizontal contrast lines. …”
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The Study and Review on the New Book: "English for 10th Degree of High School Students" A National Survey by Reza Taherkhani, Seyyed Amir Afzali Mir, Afshin Malmir, Arash Mosalsal, Zahra Montazeri

“…In order to confirm the validity and reliability of the research instrument, first, the mentioned questionnaire in the scale of 100 students and 30 teachers was tested so that the reliability or Cronbach's alpha was equal to 0.86, and its validity was proved by Factor Analysis. …”
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Towards an Optimal Energy Consumption for Unattended Mobile Sensor Networks through Autonomous Sensor Redeployment by Jian Chen, Jie Jia, Yingyou Wen, Dazhe Zhao

“…First, with the target area divided into several equal width coronas, we present a mathematical problem modeling sensor node layout as well as transmission pattern to maximize network coverage and reduce communication cost. …”
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Prediction of individual patient outcomes to psychotherapy vs medication for major depression by Devon LoParo, Boadie W. Dunlop, Charles B. Nemeroff, Helen S. Mayberg, W. Edward Craighead

“…Abstract Treatments for major depressive disorder (MDD) include antidepressant medications and evidence-based psychotherapies, which are approximately equally efficacious. Individual response to treatment, however, is variable, implying individual differences that could allow for prospective differential prediction of treatment response and personalized treatment recommendation. …”
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Because Follower Experience Matters: The Continuance Intention to Follow Recommendation of the Influencer by Dedi I. Inan, Achmad Nizar Hidayanto, Ratna Juita, Adiva Reyhan Puteri, Irene Pixelyne Romauli, B. Putri Kinanti Ramadhani, Taliza Ayu Dwiputritaufik

“…However, the follower’s experience, in fact, is equally crucial as, at the end of the day, that is the follower who decides to continue following or not the recommendation from the influencer over all the influences. …”
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HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE SPACE OF INDICATORS OF THE INTERNATIONAL RATINGS by Dmitry A. Rubvalter, Yury S. Bogachyov, Valery P. Shestak

“…All orgraphs meet into the uniform center where the integrated index of innovative development is maximum and equal 100%. This model received the name «convergent model of indicative planning» – CMIР; the modelallows to choose priorities for concentration and the most effective use of resources of higher education institution that is necessary for active participation of higher education institutions in innovative development of Russia.…”
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Dynamic Load Sharing Behaviours of Planetary Gear Trains and Parameter Study through Perturbation Analysis by Chao Xun, He Dai

“…An important new conclusion obtained by this work is that proper tooth profile modifications keep the dynamic load sharing factors almost equal to the results obtained under static conditions. …”
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Design of Ring-Focus Elliptical Beam Reflector Antenna by Jun-Mo Wu, Xue Lei, Dong-fang Zhou, Lei Hou, Hong-wei Chen

“…Ratio of the elliptical beam (ratio of 3 dB beam-width in φ=0° and φ=90° plane) is 2.6/1.4=1.85, substantially equal to designed ratio 2. Simulating and testing results match well, which testify the effectiveness of this design method.…”
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Extreme Space Weather Impacts on GNSS Timing Signals for Electricity Grid Management by T. Etchells, K. L. Aplin, L. Berthoud, A. Kalavana, A. Larkins

“…The probability of occurrence of an extreme space weather event with an intensity equal to or greater than the critical intensity is estimated. …”
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Assessment of the risks of occupational injury and illness for the position of welder by Elena Anda Botoc, Claudiu Babiş, Anișoara Habuc, George Mit, Andrei Dimitescu

“…The overall risk level calculated for the analyzed job is equal to 3.46, a value that places it in the category of jobs with an acceptable level of risk. …”
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Fatty Acid Content in Biomasses: State-of-the-Art and Novel Physical Property Estimation Methods by Ana M. Sousa, Thalles A. Andrade, Massimiliano Errico, José P. Coelho, Rui M. Filipe, Henrique A. Matos

“…For all the properties, the estimations proposed have an absolute average deviation equal to or lower than 4.6%.…”
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Equitable artificial intelligence for glaucoma screening with fair identity normalization by Min Shi, Yan Luo, Yu Tian, Lucy Q. Shen, Nazlee Zebardast, Mohammad Eslami, Saber Kazeminasab, Michael V. Boland, David S. Friedman, Louis R. Pasquale, Mengyu Wang

“…We developed fair identify normalization (FIN) module to equalize the feature importance across different identity groups to improve model performance equity. …”
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Reinforcing the brittle resistance of high-strength concrete using agricultural waste fiber by Radwa Defalla Abdel Hafez, Ali Shubbar, Mohammed Salah Nasr, Raghda Osama Abd-Al Ftah

“…In this research, the volume fractions of RSF and PLSF ranged from 1% to 3% and had an aspect ratio equal to 100. Different tests, including slump test, compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, flexural strength and tensile strength were conducted to determine their various properties. …”

Embryotoxic and Teratogenic Effects of Norfloxacin in Pregnant Female Albino Rats by Mohamed Aboubakr, Mohamed Elbadawy, Ahmed Soliman, Mohamed El-Hewaity

“…Forty pregnant female rats were divided into four equal groups. Group A received norfloxacin in a dose of 500 mg/kg·b·wt/day orally from 6th to 15th day of gestation. …”
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Comparison of β-Propiolactone and Formalin Inactivation on Antigenicity and Immune Response of West Nile Virus by Pritom Chowdhury, Rashmee Topno, Siraj A. Khan, Jagadish Mahanta

“…In conclusion, we can state that both formaldehyde and β-PL inactivation processes were found to be equally efficient for inactivation of WNV. However, they need to be compared with other inactivating agents along with study on cell mediated immune response.…”
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Troubles with unification: On the real/legal consequences of the decisions of the grand national Assembly of November 25, 1918 by Božić Marko

“…The findings of the second analyses, however, indicate that till 1921 and the voting of the first Yugoslav Constit ution, Vojvodina and Serbia were not acting as one and unique political entity, but as two distinct and equal autonomous Yugoslav units instead.…”
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