Investigating the Efficiency of Coffee Husks in Bio-Retention Model for Storm Water Treatment. by Musasizi, Joseph

“…The physical bioretention model of four Columns: J, M, N and P of 102 mm diameter and 1050mm height was developed. The layers of filter media arranged as described in table 3.2 in chapter 3. …”
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Determining the Heterotic Groups of Selected Grain Maize (Zea mays L.) Inbred Lines using Morphological and Phenological Traits by Mahnaz Oroojloo, Sara Dezhsetan, Behzad Ahmadi, Mohammadreza Shiri, Ali Moghaddam

“…In this component, the highest positive coefficients are attributed to the number of kernels per row (0.518), ear diameter (0.771), leaf number (0.718), plant height (0.668), cob diameter (0.607), ear height (0.50), and kernel moisture at harvest (0.563). …”
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Evaluation of Head and Neck Lymphadenopathies in Childhood by Elif Sinem Yazıcı, Arzu Okur, Özge Vural, Faruk Güçlü Pınarlı, Ceyda Karadeniz

“…Of 700 cases, benign causes were detected in 581 (83.1%) cases, malignant causes were detected in 54 (7.7%) cases, and LAP-like masses were detected in 65 (9.2%) cases. Lymph node diameter over 3 cm, accompanying fever and weight loss, supraclavicular region involvement, fixed, firm, and rubbery lymph nodes, leukocytosis, elevation of C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and uric acid levels, accompanying hepatomegaly, weakness, itching, and hearing loss were significant malignancies. …”
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Extraction and Characterization of Microfibrillated Cellulose from Discarded Cotton Fibers through Catalyst Preloaded Fenton Oxidation by Xianmeng Xu, Ning Lu, Shunmin Wang, Mengqi Huang, Shenglong Qu, Feng Xuan

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) indicated that cotton cellulose was effectively oxidized by Fe2+ catalyst-preloading Fenton oxidation. The diameter of the MFC ranged from several nanometers to a few micrometers as determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the crystallinity index (CrI) of the MFC was 83.52% according to X-ray diffraction (XRD), and the thermal stability of the MFC was slightly reduced compared to cotton cellulose, as seen through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Astaxanthin-loaded brain-permeable liposomes for Parkinson’s disease treatment via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory responses by Thai-Duong Nguyen, Shristi Khanal, Eunhee Lee, Jinsol Choi, Ganesh Bohara, Nikesh Rimal, Dong-Young Choi, Soyeun Park

“…We successfully formulated Lf-ASX-LPs with high encapsulation efficiency (97.6%) and favorable physical characteristics (diameter: 109.8 ± 1.1 nm; polydispersity index: 0.18 ± 0.01; zeta potential: − 9.5 ± 1.1 mV). …”
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Performance evaluation and prediction of optimal operational conditions for a compact date seeds milling unit using feedforward neural networks by Khaled Abdeen Mousa Ali, Changyou Li, Wang Han, Sali Issa, Mohamed Hamdy Eid, Samy F. Mahmoud, Marwa Abd-Elnaby Mohammed

“…Then, the hammer mill was tested with different hammer rotational speeds (1250, 1500, and 1750 rpm) and screen hole diameters (2, 4, and 6 mm) underneath the hammers. …”
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An increase in flow-diverter oversizing values as an independent risk factor for developing more severe in-stent stenosis. A retrospective single-center study based on flow diversi... by Georgi Vladev, Georgi Vladev, Alexander Sirakov, Alexander Sirakov, Svetozar Matanov, Kristina Sirakova, Kristian Ninov, Stanimir Sirakov, Stanimir Sirakov

“…To achieve optimal results, the choice of implant diameter should consider all segments of the vessel in which it will be implanted. …”
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Novel technique for endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage to skip the needle tract dilation step: Efficacy of a 6-mm antimigration metal stent with a thin, tapered deli... by Keiichi Hatamaru, Masayuki Kitano, Masahiro Itonaga, Yasunobu Yamashita, Takashi Tamura, Yuki Kawaji, Junya Nuta

“…The stent was 6 mm in diameter and 6 cm in length, with a large flare at both ends for antimigration, and mounted in a 7.5 Fr delivery catheter, which requires no dilation devices. …”
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Current Trends and Perspectives of Pressure Wire-Based Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting by Yoshiyuki Takami, Atsuo Maekawa, Koji Yamana, Kiyotoshi Akita, Kentaro Amano, Wakana Niwa, Kazuki Matsuhashi, Yasushi Takagi

“…Recently, computed tomographic coronary angiography (CTCA) has emerged as a non-invasive modality that provides accurate data on lesion length, diameter, minimum lumen area, percentage stenosis, and the volume and distribution of high-risk plaques. …”
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Invasive and Ultrasound Based Monitoring of the Intracranial Pressure in an Experimental Model of Epidural Hematoma Progressing towards Brain Tamponade on Rabbits by Konstantinos Kasapas, Angela Diamantopoulou, Nicolaos Pentilas, Apostolos Papalois, Emmanuel Douzinas, Gregorios Kouraklis, Michel Slama, Abdullah Sulieman Terkawi, Michael Blaivas, Ashot Ernest Sargsyan, Dimitrios Karakitsos

“…An experimental epidural hematoma model was used to study the relation of ultrasound indices, namely, transcranial color-coded-Doppler (TCCD) derived pulsatility index (PI), optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD), and pupil constriction velocity (V) which was derived from a consensual sonographic pupillary light reflex (PLR) test with invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) measurements. …”
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Combined Effects of Chrysin Supplementation and Exercise Training on Diabetes-Induced Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Rat Testicular Tissue by Shiva Cheraghi Abajlou, Asghar Tofighi, Javad Tolouei Azar, Amir Afshin Khaki, Mazdak Razi

“…Following 8 weeks, the histopathological changes (Johnson’s score, epithelial height,and tubular diameter), testicular malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase(GPX), and the mRNA levels of anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2 and pro-apoptotic gene Bax was analyzed.Results: Chrysin solely and simultaneous with MIRET could remarkably (P=0.001) improve the DM-induced histopathologicaldamages, increase the testicular SOD and GPx levels, and decline the DM-increased MDA content.Moreover, our results showed that Chrysin solely and more simultaneously with MIRET could significantly (P=0.001)decrease the mRNA expression of Bax and improve the Bcl-2 expression and rebalance the Bax/Bcl-2 balance.Conclusion: Our findings showed that co-administration of Chrysin along with MIRET can significantly amelioratethe DM-induced histopathological, and biochemical impairments and reduce the pro-apoptotic impact of DMon testicular tissue.…”
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Misdiagnosis and analysis of clinical characteristics in patients with giant cystic pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma by Yue Zhang, Bo Zhou

“…The patients were classified into two groups based on the maximum tumor diameter and the presence of cystic components. The clinical characteristics of patients in the giant cystic group, including timely diagnosis and instances of misdiagnosis, are summarized. …”
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Carbon sequestration rate in sediment mangroves from natural and rehabilitated mangroves by D. Ariyanto, D. Pringgenies

“…Sediment sampling was taken using a polyvinyl chloride pipe with a diameter of 47.46 milimeters and a height of 30 centimeters. …”
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Preoperative Risk Assessment of Lymph Node Metastasis in cT1 Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Study from Eastern China by Chengyan Zhang, Guanchao Pang, Chengxi Ma, Jingni Wu, Pingli Wang, Kai Wang

“…Lymph node status of clinical T1 (diameter≤3 cm) lung cancer largely affects the treatment strategies in the clinic. …”
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The trait-specific collection of large-seeded sunflower at VIR: ba source for breeding cultivars and hybrids by V. A. Gavrilova, L. G. Makarova, T. G. Stupnikova, N. V. Alpatieva, E. B. Kusnetsova, I. N. Anisimova

“…The following characters were assessed: 1000 seed weight, days from sprouting to maturation, plant height, head diameter, cypsela color and size, and resistance to downy mildew. …”
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Impact of the unconventional extraction on antioxidants and antimicrobial characteristics of hibiscus and olive leaves extracts by Abdel-Aziz R.E. El-Hadary, Ayat M.A. Abulmakarm, A.M. Sulieman, Gehan A. El-Shorbagy, Alaa S. Mohamed

“…The absolute ethanolic extracts registered high efficiency (P < 0.05) and the olive leave extract was the highest (273.5 ± 1.5 mg GAE g−1 of dried extract, 18.1 ± 0.8 μg mL−1 to IC50, 86.2 ± 0.2 % to βCB, 91.16 ± 0.45 % to TBARs, 34.94 ± 0.7 (P < 0.05) to inhibitor the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, and 1.25 ± 0.5 (P < 0.05) to diameter the colony of Aspergillus ochraceus). The results also showed that DPE extraction not only reduced the extraction time to 12.5 % (P < 0.05) (from 48 h to only 6 h), but also registered higher efficiency in antioxidant and antimicrobial activity compared with the conventional extraction method.…”
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The Bile Acid Metabolism of Intestinal Microorganisms Mediates the Effect of Different Protein Sources on Muscle Protein Deposition in <i>Procambarus clarkii</i> by Xiaodi Xu, Xiaochuan Zheng, Qunlan Zhou, Cunxin Sun, Aimin Wang, Aimin Zhu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Bo Liu

“…The results demonstrated that muscle protein deposition, muscle fiber diameter, and hardness were significantly higher in the PP group (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Analysis of feasibility, effectiveness and safety of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery(vNOTES) of ectopic pregnancy: a retrospective study by Shuo Zhang, Dan Zhou, Jin-bowen Yan, Bo Zhang, Qing-wei Meng, Qiu-bo Lv

“…The baseline data, including age, body mass index (BMI), parity, and maximum diameter of pregnancy objects, were collected and analyzed, along with intraoperative indicators such as operation time and intraoperative blood loss, and postoperative indicators including postoperative exhaust time, hospital stays after surgery, and postoperative pain score at 24 h. …”
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Gonad Maturation of Clown Loach (Botia macracanthus) in Pond by Irzal Effendi, T. Prasetya, Agus Oman Sudrajat, N. Suhenda, K. Sumawidjaja

“…After 20 days, the broodstocks were implanted by LHRH-a 100 u.g/kg of body weight. In the group I, diameter of egg in gonad were developed from 1,028 mm at the beginning of implantation to 1,071 and 1,106 mm at day of 15 and 30 after implantation respectively. …”
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Study on the crack propagation morphology and initiation law of coal rock under the action of underwater electric pulse by XianKai Bao, Bin Jiang, GuangQin Cui, XiaoFan Zhang, Tong Zhang, Wu Zhang

“…Combined with CT scans, the crack spatial distribution inside the post-break coal rock mass was analyzed and found that the edge of the water injection hole is prone to produce double-wing cracks along the drilling hole diameter. ABAQUS is used to verify the physical test and extend the test conditions, the geometric parameter change, morphological expansion rule and crack initiation mechanism of double-wing crack in coal rock mass under different discharge conditions and ground stress conditions are studied. …”
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