Assessment of the bypass of obturation materials beyond fractured instruments after using different obturation techniques in simulated curved canals (An in-vitro study). by Ammar Aziz Lateef, Mohammed Rasheed Hameed, Noor Hayder Fadhil, Ahmed Hamid Ali

“…Sixty resin blocks with simulated root canals were used, each with a 50° curvature, a 6.5 mm radius of curvature, and a length of 16.5 mm, prepared to an ISO #15 diameter and taper. Canals were shaped using ProTaper Universal files (Dentsply Maillefer) attached to an X-smart Plus endo motor (Dentsply), set at 3.5 Ncm torque and 250 rpm, up to size S2 at working length. …”
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A laboratory feasibility study using a computer algorithm for anastomosis segmentation of epicardial ultrasonography images from distal coronary artery bypass anastomoses by Alex Skovsbo Jørgensen, Martin Siemienski Andersen, Lasse Riis Østergaard, Samuel Emil Schmidt, Dorte Nøhr, Jan Jesper Andreasen

“…Here, we aim to describe an automatic quality assessment of distal coronary anastomoses using in-house software for vessel area and diameter extraction. Methods A postoperative, laboratory, investigational feasibility study comparing computer readings of longitudinal and transverse ultrasonographic images of distal coronary artery anastomoses with manual readings was performed, including ECUS images from 30 patients undergoing elective, isolated on-pump CABG. …”
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Investigating the techniques used for improving the aerodynamic performance of Archimedes spiral wind turbines: A comprehensive review and future work avenues by Ahmed Essa Faisal, Chin Wai Lim, Balasem Abdulameer Jabbar Al-Quraishi, Gamal Alkawsi, Chung Hong Tan, Jassinnee Milano, Chen Chai Phing, Khaled Al-Farhany, Sieh Kiong Tiong

“…These include investigating the synergistic relationships of key blade dimensions such as diameter, length, and blade angle, concurrent with the development of more efficient augmentation systems, and improving advanced materials used to increase durability and reduce solidity. …”
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Effect of the application of compost as an organic fertilizer on a tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.) produced in the field in the Lower Valley of the Río Negro (Argentina) by Graciela Pellejero, Julieta Palacios, Emanuel Vela, Omar Gajardo, Luis Albrecht, Gabriela Aschkar, Amelia Chrorolque, Francisco J. García-Navarro, Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta

“…The variables measured were plant height (cm), stem base diameter (cm), fresh plant weight (g) and total dry matter (%). …”
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Estimates of Combining Ability and Heterosis for Yield and Its Related Traits in Pearl Millet Inbred Lines under Downy Mildew Prevalent Areas of Senegal by Ghislain Kanfany, Amadou Fofana, Pangirayi Tongoona, Agyemang Danquah, Samuel Offei, Eric Danquah, Ndiaga Cisse

“…Data on downy mildew incidence, plant height, flowering time, panicle length and diameter, productive tillers, thousand-grain weight, panicle, and grain yield were recorded. …”
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Explainable surrogate modeling for predicting temperature separation performance of the vortex tube by Hyo Beom Heo, Jun Ho Lee, Jeong Won Yoon, Sangseok Yu, Byoung Jae Kim, Seokyeon Im, Seung Hwan Park

“…An intuitive surrogate model are created using the cold outlet orifice hold diameter, cold mass fraction, pressure ratio, nozzle area ratio, and tube aspect ratio from counter-flow vortex tube and it was verified with new experimental data. …”
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Incidence and Anatomical Properties of Retromolar Canal in an Iranian Population: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study by N. Nikkerdar, A. Golshah, M. Norouzi, S. Falah-Kooshki

“…Regarding linear measurements, the mean RC diameter and the mean distance to the MC, second, and third molars were 0.68 ± 0.31, 13.7 ± 2.8, 15.3 ± 3.0, and 7.3 ± 2.3 mm, respectively. …”
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Investigation into the Pore Structure and Multifractal Characteristics of Shale Reservoirs through N2 Adsorption: An Application in the Triassic Yanchang Formation, Ordos Basin, Ch... by Zhikai Liang, Zhenxue Jiang, Zhuo Li, Fenglin Gao, Xiaoqing Liu

“…According to the investigative results, the Chang 7 lacustrine shale features a complex pore system with the pores ranging from 1.5 to 10 nm in diameter. Besides, mesopores contribute significantly to the total pore volume (TPV) and total surface area (TSA). …”
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Dealing with Pheochromocytoma during the First Trimester of Pregnancy by Konstantinos Kiroplastis, Apostolos Kambaroudis, Apostolos Andronikou, Andromachi Reklou, Dimitris Kokkonis, Panagiotis Petras, Apostolos Mamopoulos, Eudokia Anagnostara, Charalampos Spyridis

“…A 34-year-old woman, in the 9th week of pregnancy, complained for headache, sweating, and a feeling of heavy weight on the right renal area. A tumor of 10 cm diameter at the site of the right adrenal was found. …”
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Effects of Corneal Stromal Lens Collagen Cross-Linking Regraft on Corneal Biomechanics by Rong Shi, Weize Wang, Yu Che, Shaorong Linghu, Taixiang Liu

“…The design parameters of SMILE surgery were as follows: the corneal cap was 120 um thick, the lens diameter was 6.5 mm, and the diopter was -6.0D. Riboflavin and ultraviolet-A (UVA) were used as corneal stromal lens CXL, which was implanted into the allogeneic rabbit corneal stromal bag 24 hours after the operation. …”
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Histomorphometric analysis of external apical root resorption using L-loops and different intrusive forces by Yosuke Miyaji, Hidetoshi Morikuni, Toru Tsujibayashi, Yoshitomo Honda, AKI Nishiura

“…Purpose This study aimed to conduct a histomorphometric analysis on the impact of varying intrusive forces on external apical root resorption (EARR) in rat molars, using an L-loop was employed to apply intrusion forces, artificially inducing EARR in the maxillary left first molar (M1) of rats.Materials and methods The L-loop was bent on a plaster rat model using stainless steel round wires with diameters of 0.014 and 0.016 inches. Using a universal test force measuring device, L-loops were calibrated to 4 N/mm and 6 N/mm for the 0.014-inch and 0.016-inch diameter stainless steel round wires, respectively. …”
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Effect of Earthing-Up Frequency on Growth and Yield of Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica) Varieties at Gimbi District, Western Ethiopia by Habte Wakjira, Weyessa Garedew, Amsalu Nebiyu, Garome Shifaraw

“…The interaction effect of earthing-up frequencies and varieties significantly affected anchote leaf number plant−1, shoot dry weight plant−1, unmarketable tuber weight ha−1, vine diameter, shoot fresh weight plant−1, tuber fresh weight plant−1, marketable tuber weight ha−1, and total tuber yield ha−1. …”
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Analysis of the morbidity characteristics and related factors of pulmonary nodules in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective study by Jie Yang, Wenna Wang, Yizhen Lu, Chunyao Li, Shuwu Wei, Weiwei Sun

“…Moreover, decreased islet B-cell function and smoking may contribute to the presence of PNs with a diameter of over 5 mm.…”
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Effects of thermal aging on the performance of ordinary and novel superhydrophobic and oleophobic ultra-fine dry powder extinguishing agent by Yurong Liu, Ruiyu Chen, Wang Zhixuan, Rui Zhang, Hongling Jing, Daheng Yu, Renming Pan

“…This study investigates the effects of thermal aging cycles on various parameters of ordinary dry powder extinguishing agent (ODPEA) and novel superhydrophobic and oleophobic ultra-fine dry powder extinguishing agent (SHOU DPEA), including surface microscopic morphology, D90 (the diameter at which 90% of the cumulative volume of particles are equal to or smaller than this value), chemical structure, hydrophobic and oleophobic angles, flowability, extinguishing time and effectiveness. …”
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Seasonal Variations and Long-term Trend of Mineral Dust Aerosols over the Taiwan Region by Yanda Zhang, Yi-Jhen Cai, Fangqun Yu, Gan Luo, Charles C. K. Chou

“…An increasing number of modeling studies have related ice nucleation with the number concentrations of dust particles with a diameter larger than 500 nm (ND,d>500nm). In this paper, the seasonal variation, vertical properties, and long-term trend of ND,d>500nm over the Taiwan region are analyzed, using simulations from a global chemical transport model with size-resolved particle microphysics. …”
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Neurofilament Light Chain Assessment in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy by Israa Abdelmalik Salem, Sura Ahmed Abdulsattar, Haider Fadhil Alrubaye

“… Background: A neuron-specific cytoskeletal protein called Neurofilament light chain is present in the cytoplasm of myelinated axons especially those with a large diameter which is essential for maintaining the size as well as for structural support.   …”
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Efficacy of Osthole in Management of Hypoperfused Retina by Ran Du, Zhao-yang Meng, Jia-lin Wang, Yan-ling Wang

“…Fundus fluorescein angiography revealed the retinal vascular diameter in the osthole-IG group rats to be wider than that in the model, osthole-PI, aspirin, or ginaton group rats. …”
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A Clinicopathological Study of 24 Cases of DFSP by Miyako Kachi, Atsumori Hamahata, Kohei Oashi, Hisato Konoeda, Miho Kirita, Masashi Ishikawa, Hirotaka Koyanagi, Hiroyuki Sakurai

“…Results: The tumors were located on the trunk in 18 patients (75%), upper extremity in 2 (8%), and lower extremity in 4 (17%). The median tumor diameter was 4.35 cm. A total of 18 patients underwent surgical resection before arriving at our hospital, 16 of whom had positive surgical margins. …”
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Investigating skeletal muscle micro-trauma with time-dependent diffusion and the random permeable barrier model by Susanne S. Rauh, Donnie Cameron, Oliver J. Gurney-Champion, Frank Smithuis, Mario Maas, Martijn Froeling, Hermien E. Kan, Aart J. Nederveen, Gustav J. Strijkers, Melissa T. Hooijmans

“…The random permeable barrier model (RPBM) was fitted to the radial diffusivities to obtain estimates for fiber diameter and membrane permeability. Hamstring and quadriceps muscles were manually segmented. …”
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Optimisation of trimethylolpropane ester synthesis from waste cooking oil methyl ester by response surface methodology, and its physicochemical properties and tribological characte... by Teuku Meurah Indra Riayatsyah, Arridina Susan Silitonga, Md Abul Kalam, Islam Md Rizwanul Fattah

“…However, the average wear scar diameter for the TWCOE lubricant (0.632 mm) was higher than those of commercial lubricants. …”
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