Environmental PM2.5 Exposure: An Ignored Factor Associated with Blood Cadmium Level in Hemodialysis Patients by Hsu CW, Chan MJ, Weng CH, Tsai TY, Yen TH, Huang WH

“…Ching-Wei Hsu,1,2 Ming-Jen Chan,1,2 Cheng-Hao Weng,1,2 Tsung-Yu Tsai,1,2 Tzung-Hai Yen,1,2 Wen-Hung Huang1,2 1Department of Nephrology and Clinical Poison Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China; 2Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Wen-Hung Huang, Department of Nephrology and Clinical Poison Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 199, Tung-Hwa North Road, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China, Tel +886-3-3281200-8181, Fax +886-3-3288662, Email williammedia@gmail.comBackground: The negative impacts of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 μm or less (PM2.5) are well known. …”
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The scope of application of additive technologies by the method of plasma surfacing in the manufacture of aircraft engines by Konstantin Balushok, Sergey Chigileychik

“…From the technological possibilities, the plasma surfacing method is most rationally used when growing cylindrical and conical workpieces of parts with a diameter of 150 to 1500 mm. The technology of adaptive plasma cultivation has been introduced into serial production at JSC "Motor Sich". …”
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Effect of irrigation with magnetized and ionized water on yield, nutrient uptake and water-use efficiency of winter wheat in Xinjiang, China by Xinyue Chen, Kai Zhang, Xiaopeng Gao, Xin Ai, Guoyue Chen, Xiaomeng Guo, Chengcheng Wu, Lu Zhang

“…Additionally, irrigation with MI water significantly increased plant height, stem diameter, head length, and wheat biomass at the filling stage. …”
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Technique for designing and optimization of the Francis turbine blade system by M. Omran, A. A. Zharkovskiy, V. A. Schur, D. G. Svoboda

“…Starting with the determination the main parameters of the turbine components, where it is compatible with the operation of a hydraulic turbine at a given head. Also, the diameter of the impeller required to generate the nominal power. …”
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Long term survival of advanced hepatoid adenocarcinoma of lung secondary to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a case report by Xiaoli Wang, Xiaoli Wang, Nan Wei, Nan Wei, Huizhen Yang, Huizhen Yang, Xiaoyan Wang, Xiaoju Zhang, Xiaoju Zhang, Qianqian Zhang, Qianqian Zhang

“…Chest computed tomography (CT) revealed multiple nodules measuring from 8mm to 20mm in diameter located in bilateral lung, along with an enlarged left hilar lymph node. …”
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Predicting the Degree of Coronary Artery Stenosis Through Retinal Vascular Characteristics and Minimal Clinical Information by Zhang G, Ding Y, Ma T, Zhou S, Wang B, Chang X, Zeng Y

“…Fundus images were obtained via non-dilated fundus photography, and retinal arteriovenous diameters, arteriovenous ratios, curvatures, and dimensions were subsequently measured automatically using a computer program.Results: Pearson’s correlation coefficients between the Gensini Score and fundus vascular characteristics were found to be as follows: The diameters of the superior temporal artery (− 0.08), The diameters of the superior temporal vein (− 0.03), the arteriovenous diameter ratio (− 0.10), the retinal arterial dimension (− 0.09), the retinal vein dimension (− 0.06), the retinal arterial curvature (− 0.06), the retinal vein curvature (− 0.01). …”
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Nephronectin Is Required for Vascularization in Zebrafish and Sufficient to Promote Mammalian Vessel‐Like Structures in Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering by Chinmoy Patra, Amey Rayrikar, Ganesh Wagh, Florian Kleefeldt, Kaveh Roshanbinfar, Florian Cop, Iva Nikolic, Mirko H. H. Schmidt, Amparo Acker‐Palmer, Süleyman Ergün, Felix B. Engel

“…Further, nephronectin enhances vascular endothelial growth factor‐induced periaortic vascular capillary interconnectivity, vessel diameter, and vessel stability. Conclusions Collectively, our results identify nephronectin as a proangiogenic factor during embryonic development, which can be used to improve the vascularization of engineered tissues.…”
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Effect of Planting Density on the Agronomic Performance and Fruit Quality of Three Pineapple Cultivars (Ananas comosus L. Merr.) by Juan C. Neri, Jegnes Benjamín Meléndez Mori, Nuri Carito Vilca Valqui, Eyner Huaman Huaman, Roicer Collazos Silva, Manuel Oliva

“…The results show significant differences in terms of plant height and D-leaf length, with “Golden” being the cultivar that achieved the best performance at the three planting densities. The diameter (11.77–13.29 cm) and weight of the fruit without a crown (1.48–1.85 kg) were not affected by the treatments; in contrast, the length and weight of the fruit with a crown did exhibit significant variations, highlighting the “Smooth Cayenne” cultivar and “Santa Rosa” ecotype at a density of 55500 plants ha−1, respectively. …”
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Effects of Different Types of Pinching in Growth and Yield of Two Varieties of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) in Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal by Prajjwal Koirala, Rijwan Sai, Pratikshya Subedi, Chiranjibi Khadka

“…Varieties and pinching methods exhibited notable interactions in average pod weight, diameter, and length. P1 displayed the widest pods (5.97 cm), whereas P2 had the longest (13.18 cm). …”
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Modelación con elementos finitos del agrietamiento en el hormigón por corrosión localizada en la armadura Finite element modeling of cracking in concrete due to localized corrosion... by J Castorena, J.L. Pérez, A Borunda, C Gaona, A Torres-Acosta, I Velázquez, A Martínez, F Almeraya

“…The obtained model is in function of the free cover, diameter of the reinforcement, and concrete type and the longitude of corrosion, known as anodic longitude. …”
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Cardiorenal Involvement in Metabolic Syndrome Induced by Cola Drinking in Rats: Proinflammatory Cytokines and Impaired Antioxidative Protection by Matilde Otero-Losada, Hernán Gómez Llambí, Graciela Ottaviano, Gabriel Cao, Angélica Müller, Francisco Azzato, Giuseppe Ambrosio, José Milei

“…Compared with W, C rats showed (I) overweight (+8%, p<0.05), hyperglycemia (+11%, p<0.05), hypertriglyceridemia (2-fold, p<0.001), higher AIP (2-fold, p<0.01), and lower Q10 level (−55%, p<0.05); (II) increased LV diastolic diameter (+9%, p<0.05) and volume (systolic +24%, p<0.05), posterior wall thinning (−8%, p<0.05), and larger cardiac output (+24%, p<0.05); (III) glomerulosclerosis (+21%, p<0.05), histopathology (+13%, p<0.05), higher tubular expression of IL-6 (7-fold, p<0.001), and TNFα (4-fold, p<0.001). …”
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Electrochemical Sensors Based on Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes in Voltammetric Ascorbic Acid Tests by Natalia V. Ivanova, Elizaveta A. Martynova, Anna I. Vershinina, Maksim V. Lomakin, Galina O. Eremeeva, Olesya R. Gordaya, Sergey D. Shandakov

“…Its sensitivity was two times as high as that of a disk glassy carbon electrode with a diameter of 5 mm. The experimental sensors proved effective in determining ascorbic acid in food products, pharmaceuticals, and biological fluids.…”
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Microbial keratitis in Southern Malawi: a microbiological pilot study by Timothy Neal, Dean Everett, Stephen B Kaye, Alistair Darby, Moira Gandiwa, Shaffi Mdala, Caroline E Corless, Rose Herbert, Nicholas A V Beare, Tobi F Somerville, Thokozani Zungu, Malcolm J Horsburgh, Petros C Kayange

“…We investigated the feasibility of using a novel corneal impression membrane (CIM) for obtaining and processing samples by culture, PCR and whole-genome sequencing (WGS) in patients presenting with suspected MK in Malawi.Methods and analysis Samples were collected from patients presenting with suspected MK using a 12 mm diameter polytetrafluoroethylene CIM disc. Samples were processed using culture and PCR for Acanthamoeba, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and the bacterial 16S rRNA gene. …”
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Deer Browsing Increases Stem Slenderness and Crown Irregularity and Modifies the Effects of Light Gradients on Architecture of Forest Tree Saplings by Cecilia Cacciatori, Anna Gazda, Jan Bodziarczyk, Kacper Foremnik, Aklilu B. Madalcho, Zbigniew Maciejewski, Remigiusz Pielech, Andrzej Tomski, Antoni Zięba, Tomasz Zwijacz‐Kozica, Jerzy Szwagrzyk

“…This study explores the impact of browsing intensity (BI) and light availability on the architectural traits of six temperate tree species, focusing on height‐diameter ratio (H/D), crown slenderness (CL/CW), and crown irregularity (CI) across sapling height classes. …”
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Photochemistry Aspects of the Laser Pyrolysis Addressing the Preparation of Oxide Semiconductor Photocatalysts by R. Alexandrescu, I. Morjan, F. Dumitrache, M. Scarisoreanu, I. Soare, C. Fleaca, R. Birjega, E. Popovici, L. Gavrila, G. Prodan, V. Ciupina, G. Filoti, V. Kuncser, L. Vekas

“…Nanosized iron oxide particles (4 to 9 nm diameter values) have been directly synthesized by the laser-induced pyrolysis of a mixture containing iron pentacarbonyl/air (as oxidizer)/ethylene (as sensitizer). …”
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Exposure to Air Pollution Exacerbates Inflammation in Rats with Preexisting COPD by Jing Wang, Ya Li, Peng Zhao, Yange Tian, Xuefang Liu, Huihui He, Rui Jia, Brian G. Oliver, Jiansheng Li

“…Particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter equal or less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) is associated with the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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Effects of low, moderate, and high-intensity aquatic exercise on joint edema in induced rat knee arthritis by Alline Mardegan Mioto, Daniel Fernando dos Reis, Thiago Alves Garcia, Guilherme Akio Tamura Ozaki, Iara Buriola Trevisan, Rodrigo Metzker Pereira Ribeiro, Robson Chacon Castoldi, José Carlos Silva Camargo Filho

“…Results: There were no significant differences in inflammatory edema before or after exercise in joint diameter analysis. GI exhibited decreased inflammatory edema in the 3rd week post-activity. …”
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Thyroid nodule rupture after thermal ablation for benign thyroid nodules: incidence, risk factors, and clinical management by Yu-tong Liu, Ying Wei, Zhen-Long Zhao, Jie Wu, Shi-Liang Cao, Na Yu, Yan Li, Li-Li Peng, Ming-an Yu

“…ROC curves determined the optimal cutoff value for the maximum diameter (MD) for TNR.Results TNR occurred in 8 cases [0.2% (8/3971)]. …”
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A prediction nomogram for residual after negative pressure aspiration for endogenic cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy: a retrospective study by Yan Lei, Na Zhang, Yu Liu, Xin Du

“…Results Predictive factors included in the nomogram included age (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.220, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.135—1.316), BMI (HR: 0.890, 95% CI: 0.796—0.986), intraoperative major hemorrhage (HR: 4.457, 95% CI: 1.610—12.292), maximum diameter of the gestational sac (HR: 1.572, 95% CI: 1.295, 1.914), and thickness of the remaining muscle layer of the lower uterine segment (HR: 1.572, 95% CI: 0.014, 0.430). …”
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Autonomous experimental studies resistojet with two autonomous heating elements for nanosatellites by V. N. Blinov, V. V. Kositsyn, A. I. Lukyanchik, P. V. Stepen, P. S. Yachmenev

“…The purpose of the work is to conduct autonomous experimental studies of an resistojet with two autonomous heating elements with a diameter of 4 mm. As a result of experimental studies of the resistojet, the heating dynamics of the micromotor structure and the working fluid (isobutane) in the power range from 5 W to 60 W is determined. …”
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