Modeling of Blood Flow Dynamics in Rat Somatosensory Cortex by Stéphanie Battini, Nicola Cantarutti, Christos Kotsalos, Yann Roussel, Alessandro Cattabiani, Alexis Arnaudon, Cyrille Favreau, Stefano Antonel, Henry Markram, Daniel Keller

“…Increased neuronal activity stimulates astrocytes to release vasoactive substances at the endfeet, altering the diameters of connected vessels. <b>Methods:</b> Our study simulated the coupling between blood flow variations and vessel diameter changes driven by astrocytic activity in the rat somatosensory cortex. …”
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Research on the numerical simulation of dynamic explosion shock wave propagation characteristics between floors by Ke Wu, Bo Chen, Hao Li, Yunfeng Zhang, Damin Zhang, Yixuan Wu, Yaguang Sui

“…The intensity of these variations is primarily influenced by the initial velocity of the explosion source and shows insensitivity toward both the length–diameter ratio and equivalence weight of the charge. …”
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Drought stress tolerance based on selection indices of resistant crops variety by R. Daneshvar rad, H. Heidari Sharifabad, M. Torabi, R. Azizinejad, H.R. Salemi, M. Heidari Soltanabadi

“…The statistical analysis was applied to the data using the R software.FINDING: Lower irrigation showed a gradual decrease in plants height, number of leaves per plant, stem diameter, nitrogen and crude protein, with an increase in the length and weight of their panicle. …”
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Fast Formation of Surface Oxidized Zn Nanorods and Urchin-Like Microclusters by R. López, T. Díaz, G. García, E. Rosendo, R. Galeazzi, A. Coyopol, H. Juárez, M. Pacio, F. Morales, A. I. Oliva

“…The Z-ZnO nanorods with diameter of about 100 nm showed dispersed-like morphology. …”
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Short-term outcome of endovascular stenting for symptomatic vertebrobasilar stenosis by Mohamed Abdel moneim Abdo Tolba, Mohammed Alaswad, Mohamed Mohamed Tawfik, Ahmed Zaki Akl, Mona Ali Eissa, Hala El-khawas, Hani Mahmoud Zaki Eldin, Mohamed Khaled Ahmed Elewa

“…In this prospective cohort study, we selected patients with ischemic events, including transient ischemic attack (TIA) or non-disabling stroke, diagnosed by CT or MRI brain, MRA, and over 70% diameter stenosis of the basilar or vertebral artery suggested by angiography. …”
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A new approach for hemodynamics of varicoceles: blood flow patterns based on contrast-enhanced ultrasound by Penglin Zou, Gaoxiang Fan, Zheng Li, Yuchen Tao, Chao Jia, Hongmei Liang, Ruhui Tian, Qiusheng Shi, Jianlin Hu, Rong Wu

“…All participants underwent CEUS of the spermatic veins, along with maximum venous diameter and testicular volume measurements and serum sex hormone levels and routine semen analyses. …”
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Efficacy of first-line radiofrequency ablation combined with systemic chemotherapy plus targeted therapy for initially unresectable colorectal liver metastases by Yaqing Kong, Xiaoyu Huang, Gang Peng, Xiaojing Cao, Xiang Zhou

“…Cox regression analyses identified RFA treatment and clinical risk score (CRS) as independent prognostic factors for PFS. The largest diameter of liver metastases, RFA treatment, and CRS were independent prognostic factors for OS. …”
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Integrating artificial Intelligence-Based metaheuristic optimization with Machine learning to enhance Nanomaterial-Containing latent heat thermal energy storage systems by Ali Basem, Hanaa Kadhim Abdulaali, As’ad Alizadeh, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Komal Parashar, Ali E. Anqi, Husam Rajab, Pancham Cajla, H. Maleki

“…In this regard, a database containing 22 laboratory studies with five input variables, including nanomaterials characteristics (mass fraction, density, and average diameter) and PCM properties (latent heat and density) is used. …”
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Steeper Iris Conicity Is Related to a Shallower Anterior Chamber: The Gutenberg Health Study by Alexander K. Schuster, Norbert Pfeiffer, Stefan Nickels, Andreas Schulz, Philipp S. Wild, Maria Blettner, Karl Lackner, Manfred E. Beutel, Thomas Münzel, Urs Vossmerbaeumer

“…Refraction, axial length, central corneal thickness, pupil diameter, and intraocular pressure were not associated with iris conicity. …”
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Development of Virus-Like Particles (VLPs) for Hepatitis C Virus genotype 4: a novel approach for vaccine development in Egypt by Ahmed A. Ali, Rasha A. M. Azouz, Nahla A. Hussein, Reem El-Shenawy, Naiera M. Helmy, Yasmine S. El-Abd, Ashraf A. Tabll

“…Electron microscopy analysis of purified VLPs revealed spherical particles with an average diameter of 60–65 nm, closely resembling mature HCV virions. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of left atrial thrombus in patients with rheumatic atrial fibrillation undergoing cardiac surgery: a cross-sectional study by Jie Cui, Yixiao Zhang, Yulin Wang, Fangyu Liu, Hao Lai, Qiang Ji, Chunsheng Wang

“…In the multivariable logistic regression model, coronary artery disease (OR: 6.35, 95% CI: 2.79–14.46, p < 0.001), larger left atrial diameter (OR: 1.31 per 10 mm increase, 95% CI: 1.02–1.68, p = 0.03), and moderate-to-severe mitral stenosis (OR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.00–3.13, p = 0.05) were independently associated with an increased risk of LAT, whereas moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation was independently associated with a decreased risk of LAT (OR: 0.21, 95% CI: 0.11–0.43, p < 0.001). …”
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Valorization of pinecone as a pyrolysis feedstock: identification of bio-oil and synthesis of activated biochar for Cr(VI) elimination from wastewater by Alfares, Amenah Adnan, Younis, Afyaa Muayed, Rasheed, Lana Abdalhameed, Fadhil, Abdelrahman Basil

“…The K2CO3-activation of the BC leftover after the pyrolysis of PC produced a microporous activated biochar (ABC) with a BET surface area of 465.55 m2/g and 1.97 nm average pore diameter using 2:1 K2CO3:BC impregnation ratio at 750 °C for 1 h. …”
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Dynamic changes of extracellular vesicles during zebrafish organogenesis by Linda-Marie Mulzer, Tim Felger, Luis E. Muñoz, Gesa Engl, Heiko Reutter, Mario Schiffer, Leila Pourtalebi Jahromi, Fanni Annamária Boros, Friederike Zunke, Philipp Arnold, Alina C. Hilger

“…Additionally, sEV size also increased significantly, with a maximum diameter at 72 hpf. Since most organs are formed during the first 72 hpf and from then on mainly maturation and growth occur, the elevated number and larger size before 72 hpf suggests an important role of EVs during zebrafish organogenesis. …”
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Experimental and numerical studies on thermal behavior and performance assessment of Al2O3/H2O nanofluids in microchannels for cooling solutions by An-Shik Yang, Yen-Ren Liao, Zhengtong Li, Chih-Yung Wen, Yee-Ting Lee

“…This study conducts the experimental measurements to analyze the combined effects of concentration of nanoparticles and geometrical design in terms of the aspect ratio (AR) and hydraulic diameter (Dh) on the thermal and frictional outcomes of Al2O3/water nanofluids throughout the microchannels at varied Reynolds numbers and heat loads. …”
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Global survey of limestone used in poultry diets: calcium content, particle size and solubility by S. Gilani, A. Mereu, W. Li, P.W. Plumstead, R. Angel, G. Wilks, Y. Dersjant-Li

“…In this study, 641 limestone samples supplied to poultry feed mills in 40 countries across eight global regions were collected and analysed for macro- and micromineral content, particle size (geometric mean diameter, GMD), and in vitro solubility. Mean Ca content of fine limestone (GMD<1000 μm, n=566) was 37.8% (range 33.3-39.7%) and for coarse limestone (GMD>1000 μm, n=75) was 38.0% (range 34.7-40.0%). …”
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Low-level auricular vagus nerve stimulation lowers blood pressure and heart rate in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation patients: a self-controlled study by Yu Jiang, Yu Jiang, Di Su, Jingwen Xiao, Jingwen Xiao, Wenbo Cheng, Yuemei Hou, Yan Zhang, Yan Zhang

“…The systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate maximum (HRmax), heart rate minimum (HRmin), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left atrial diameter (LAD), Atrial Fibrillation Severity Scale (AFSS) symptom subscale, and Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale-Heart Failure (MSAS-HF) before and after the treatment were observed and compared. …”
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Accommodative Exercises to Lower Intraocular Pressure by Thomas J. Stokkermans, Jeremy C. Reitinger, George Tye, Chiu-Yen Kao, Sangeetha Ragupathy, Huachun A. Wang, Carol B. Toris

“…Baseline measurements of central cornea thickness, anterior chamber depth, anterior chamber angle, cornea diameter, pupil size, and ciliary muscle thickness were made by autorefraction and optical coherence tomography (OCT), while IOP was measured by pneumotonometry. …”
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Association between transcription factors expression and growth patterns of nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas by Jiakun Xu, Shaolin Zhang, Weijie Su, Jia Yang, Lixuan Yang, Xixi Li

“…The mean maximal tumor diameter in TPIT and SF-1 macroadenomas was similar (28 vs 26 mm, p = 0.1213). …”
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Characteristics of Chemical Composition and Particle Size Distribution from Real Coal-fired Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB) Boiler by Xin Du, Jianhui Wu, Yingze Tian, Yufen Zhang, Baoshuang Liu, Yinchang Feng

“…Chemical species in particulate matter mainly concentrated in sizes 0.1–2.5 µm in aerodynamic diameter. In this work, the mass percentage of Ca, Ca2+, SO42–, NH4+ and OC were significantly high in different particle size regions. …”
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Novel Models for the Prediction of Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus in Patients with Chronic Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation by Do Van Chien, Pham Thai Giang, Pham Truong Son, Le Van Truong, Pham Nguyen Son

“…We examined the association of LAAT incidence with the CHA2DS2-VASc score and echocardiographic parameters pertaining to the left atrium (LA), including diameter, volume index, strain, and strain rate measured on speckle tracking echocardiography. …”
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