Deposition Characteristics of Air-Assisted Sprayer Based on Canopy Volume and Leaf Area of Orchard Trees by Chenchen Gu, Jiahui Sun, Si Li, Shuo Yang, Wei Zou, Changyuan Zhai

“…Furthermore, droplets exhibited abnormal median volume diameters of the canopy regions with lower wind loss rates and smaller leaf areas. …”
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Retrosigmoid endoscopic keyhole for vestibular schwannomas: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Ernesto Enrique Horta-Tamayo, Diana Rosa Ortega-Raez, Lary Benice Rodríguez Santillan, Luis César Acosta González, Martha Suárez Rodríguez, Arminda González González

“…In a subgroup analysis, those series where the diameters of the tumor lesion were greater than 3 cm showed less preservation of facial function. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Electrospun Gelatin Nanofibers for Use as Nonaqueous Electrolyte in Electric Double-Layer Capacitor by Ditpon Kotatha, Masaharu Hirata, Mayuko Ogino, Satoshi Uchida, Masashi Ishikawa, Tetsuya Furuike, Hiroshi Tamura

“…Structural analysis of the GES products showed a clearly nanofibrous structure with fiber diameters in the 306.2–428.4 nm range and exhibiting high thermal stability, high tensile strength, and a stable form of nanofibrous structure after immersion in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (EMImBF4). …”
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The analysis of the main directions for reducing the intensity of mass flows of the working fluid through leaks in the working chamber of a piston long-stroke low-speed compressor... by V. L. Yusha, S. S. Busarov, A. V. Nedovenchany

“…The following independent parameters are considered: parameters of the state of the working fluid at suction, discharge pressure, main dimensions and parameters of the stage, distance from the suction valve to the top dead center, seat diameters of the suction and discharge valves, as well as physical and mechanical properties of structural materials. …”
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The Impacts of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Echocardiographic Parameters in Coronary Artery Disease Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction by Masoumeh Sadeghi, Mohammad Garakyaraghi, Mohsen Khosravi, Mahboobeh Taghavi, Nizal Sarrafzadegan, Hamidreza Roohafza

“…The echocardiography parameters, including left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), LV end-diastolic (LVEDD) and end-systolic diameters (LVESD), and peak exercise capacity measured in metabolic equivalents (METs), were assessed. …”
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Effects of Physical Exercise Breaks on Executive Function in a Simulated Classroom Setting: Uncovering a Window into the Brain by Qian Yu, Zhihao Zhang, Sebastian Ludyga, Kirk I. Erickson, Boris Cheval, Meijun Hou, Dominika M. Pindus, Charles H. Hillman, Arthur F. Kramer, Ryan S. Falck, Teresa Liu‐Ambrose, Jin Kuang, Sean P. Mullen, Keita Kamijo, Toru Ishihara, David A. Raichlen, Matthew Heath, David Moreau, André O. Werneck, Fabian Herold, Liye Zou

“…Behavioral outcomes, retinal vessel diameters (central retinal artery equivalents [CRAE], retinal vein equivalents [CRVE], arteriovenous ratio [AVR]), cortical activation, and effective connectivity were evaluated. …”
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Degradation and ultrastructural changes of resin-based pit and fissure sealants under simulated chewing conditions by Pimduean Sivavong, Ekamon Mahapoka, Anucharte Srijunbarl, Thawanrat Singthong, Thanchanok Suriyapongprapai, Soranun Chantarangsu, Murali Srinivasan, Thantrira Porntaveetus, Dusit Nantanapiboon

“…SEM analysis revealed worn areas with circular or oval shapes, with CP and TN having larger diameters and TW the smallest. Conclusions DIF showed acceptable surface roughness and wear resistance compared to other commercial products after chewing simulation.…”
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Morphology and biochemical variables in rats’placentas with pregestational visceral obesity by Catherina Capote Guitian, Nínive Núñez López, Gladys González Aguilar, Amanda Llanes Tamayo, Maryanis Mosqueda Furones, Gipsis Suárez Román

“…<br /><strong>Results:</strong> On day E17, a decrease in fetal weight and placental diameters was observed in the group of obese rats, as well as an increase in placental thickness and index. …”
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Cystitis glandularis due to Escherichia coli infection in a diabetic Miniature Schnauzer: a case report by J. P. Rey Amunategui, D. Echeverria, A. Duchene

“…The abdominal ultrasound revealed an irregular increase in mural thickness of the bladder, together with multiple immobile structures, apparently originating on the dorsal surface, of varied longitudinal diameters, with a convex hyperechogenic interface with an acoustic shadow. …”
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Research on high‐pressure abrasive water jet slotting and pressure relief technology for hard rock roof by Huang Zhenfei, Wu Wenbin

“…Second, slotting tests under different slotting pressures, nozzle diameters, abrasive particle sizes and slotting times were carried out, and the slotting parameters of a high‐pressure abrasive water jet on a typical roof rock were obtained. …”
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Investigation of exosomes in aged human fibroblasts cultured in serum-free medium by Nadia Ghobeishavi, Amrolah Mosfatazade, Bagher Seyedalipour

“…Results: Electron microscopy revealed exosomes with diameters from 33 to 93 nm in fibroblast culture supernatants. …”
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Key Factors Controlling Number Concentrations of Non-charged Particles: An Experimental Study by Tatsuhiro Mori, Ayumi Iwata, Ryoya Tabata, Tomoaki Okuda

“…The ratio of the Nnon-charge to the total number concentration of particles (Ntotal), with diameters 0.3–0.5 µm, was used as a metric of the number fraction of non-charged particles. …”
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Numerical study of the plasticity effect on the behavior of short steel columns filled with concrete loaded axially by Yousria Boulmaali-Hacene Chaouche, Nadia Kouider, Kamel Djeghaba, Bachir Kebaili

“…The tested columns consist of circular hollow sections which are designated in the literature as Concrete Filled Steel Tube (CFST), for which we vary the diameters, heights as well as the wall thicknesses, and which we fill with concrete of different qualities. …”
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Encapsulation of paclitaxel into date palm lipid droplets for enhanced brain cancer therapy by Amal YOUSFAN, Nour MOURSEL, Abdulsamie HANANO

“…Our results showed that both DPLDs and MLLDs were spherical, with average diameters of 257 ± 36 nm and 416 ± 83 nm, respectively, and contained oil-rich cores of 392.5 and 612.4 mg mL−1. …”
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Crack initiation and fracture features of Fe–Co–B–Si–Nb bulk metallic glass during compression by S. Lesz, A. Januszka, S. Griner, R. Nowosielski

“…The Fe–Co–B–Si–Nb alloy was cast as rods with three different diameters. The structure of the investigated BMGs rod is amorphous. …”
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Inhibition of Synovial Macrophage Pyroptosis Alleviates Synovitis and Fibrosis in Knee Osteoarthritis by Li Zhang, Runlin Xing, Zhengquan Huang, Nongshan Zhang, Li Zhang, Xiaochen Li, Peimin Wang

“…Besides, rats treated with the specific caspase1 inhibitor Ac-YVAD-CMK showed less inflammatory reaction and fibrosis, not only in the expression of proinflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-18, and HMGB1 and fibrosis markers TGF-β, PLOD2, COL1A1, and TIMP1 but also in the observation of HE staining, Sirius Red staining, and the transverse diameters of the right knees. Subsequently, we established an LPS+ATP-induced model in macrophages mimicking the inflammatory environment of KOA and inducing macrophage pyroptosis. …”
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Impact of monthly air pollution and weather conditions on cardiorespiratory mortality in Portuguese Metropolitan Areas by Ediclê de Souza Fernandes Duarte, Paulo Sérgio Lucio, Lígia Henriques-Rodrigues, Maria João Costa

“…Abstract This study analyses cardiorespiratory mortality rates (CARDIO) and their association with air pollutants - particulate matter with aerodynamic diameters lower of equal to 10 or 2.5 (µm) (PM10, PM2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3) - and meteorological variables (temperature, humidity, wind speed, direction) in the Lisbon (LMA) and Porto (PMA) metropolitan areas from 2011 to 2020. …”
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Proportion of Variant Anatomy of the Circle of Willis and Association with Vascular Anomalies on Cerebral CT Angiography by Roy Munialo Machasio, Rose Nyabanda, Timothy Musila Mutala

“…MIP and 3D reformatted images were analyzed by two senior radiologists to determine the final configuration of the CW and presence of vascular pathology. Vessels with diameters <0.8 mm were considered to be absent or hypoplastic. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Polymethacrylate-Based Ophthalmic Nanofiber Inserts Containing Dual Drug-Loaded Dorzolamide and Timolol: In Vivo Study in Rabbit’s Eye by Ahmad Karami, Shahla Mirzaeei, Leila Rezaei, Ali Nokhodchi

“…Morphological examination demonstrated uniform nanofibers with mean diameters < 465 nm. The cell compatibility test showed a high percentage of cell survival, and none of the formulations irritated the rabbit’s eye. …”
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In vitro evaluation of anthelmintic activity of biocompatibile carbon quantum dot nanocomposite against egg and larval stages of equine strongyles by Armin Fakheri, Bijan Esmaeilnejad, Hamid Akbari, Rahim Molaei

“…Results The synthesized CQDs displayed semi-spherical morphology with diameters under 30 nm. Cu@CQDs at 12.5 µg/ml achieved over 90% EHI and larval motility inhibition. …”
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