Experimental Study on the Uplift Bearing Capacity of Pre-Drilled Planted Piles in Isolated Stone Strata Based on Transparent Soil Technology by Wenli Liao, Qipeng Cai, Xiangyu Guo, Hao Lin, Jiajin Zhou, Shizhuo Su

“…Regarding the distribution of internal and external side friction resistances of the core and outer concrete of the piles, the internal friction resistance of piles without isolated stones is approximately 1.47 times that of the external friction resistance and about 0.8 times the ratio of the diameters of the pile and core. For piles with isolated stones at the tip, the internal friction resistance is approximately 1.37 times that of the external friction resistance. …”
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Predicting corneal decompensation in Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy with Scheimpflug tomography and clinical parameters by Nilufer Yesilirmak, Vaël Souédan, Aurélie Pison, Jean Louis Bourges

“…In addition, we extracted topographic measurements including central corneal thickness (CCT); corneal volumes (CVs) within 3, 5, and 7 mm diameters (CV3, CV5, CV7); corneal central-to-peripheral volume ratios (CPVRs) for 3/5 mm (CPVR-3/5) and 3/7 mm (CPVR-3/7); peripheral volume index; thinnest point; corneal thickness spatial profile at 2, 4, 6, and 8 mm (CTSP2, CTSP4, CTSP6, CTSP8); corneal central-to-peripheral thickness ratio at 4 mm (CPTR4); and percentage of thickness increase at 2, 4, and 6 mm (PTI2, PTI4, PTI6), loss of regular isopachs (LRI), displacement of the thinnest point (DTP), and focal posterior surface depression (FPSD). …”
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Changes in the effective optical zone following hyperopic keratorefractive lenticule extraction by Yangyi Huang, Dan Fu, Yuliang Wang, Xiaoliao Peng, Tian Han, Xingtao Zhou

“…The early and late EOZ diameters were 4.27 ± 0.20 mm and 4.04 ± 0.21 mm in group A, and 3.48 ± 0.29 and 3.12 ± 0.49 mm in group B, respectively. …”
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Inductive Power Transfer Coil Misalignment Perception and Correction for Wirelessly Recharging Underground Sensors by John Sanchez, Juan Arteaga, Cody Zesiger, Paul Mitcheson, Darrin Young, Shad Roundy

“…During laboratory tests on a Cartesian robot, these algorithms aligned the IPT system within 1 cm (0.025 coil diameters) of peak lateral alignment. On average, the alignment algorithms required less than four sensor measurements for localization. …”
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Optimal needle characteristics for classical inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia: a systematic review by Mennat Allah Ashraf Abd-Elsabour, Ayat Gamal-AbdelNaser

“…The compared needle interventions included: gauges (23G, 24G, 25G, 26G, 27G and 30G), lengths (12 mm, 25 mm, 32 mm, 35 mm, 42 mm), and internal diameters (0.265 mm, 0.215 mm, 0.3 mm and 0.4 mm). …”
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Sex-based variations in breath-holding: oxygen storage and diving response among non-divers by Frank Pernett, Erika Schagatay, Erika Schagatay, Pontus Holmström, Pontus Holmström

“…HR and SpO2 were measured continuously. Spleen diameters were measured via ultrasonography before and immediately following each apnea. …”
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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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Prenatally Diagnosed Cardiac Tumors and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: A Single-Center Experience by Matija Bakoš, Dora Jelinek, Ana Ćorić Ljoka, Nada Sindičić Dessardo, Dalibor Šarić, Ruža Grizelj

“…Cardiac complications (arrhythmias, conduction disorders, and hemodynamic abnormalities) occurred in 38% of cases prenatally and 69% postnatally, with larger tumor diameters significantly associated with complications (<i>p</i> = 0.02). …”
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Synthesizing hybrid copper phosphate (Cu3(PO4)2) nanoflowers using Cu+2 and shed snakeskin: antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, guaiacol, anionic, and cationic dye degradation... by Cagri Caglar Sinmez, Fatih Doğan Koca

“…According to FE-SEM findings, hNFs synthesized with 0.5 ml and 1 ml extract have diameters of 12.81 and 3 µm, respectively. Diffraction peaks of hNFs determined by XRD were consistent with JCPDS Card 00–022 –0548. …”
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Enhanced Tolerance to Antifungals as a General Feature of Rho⁻ Mutants in Yeast Species: Implications to Positive Selection of Respiratory Deficiency by Zachary Johnson, Farhan Nadim, Mikhajlo K. Zubko

“…Comparing the levels of tolerance to the antifungals in WT and petite mutants was based on measuring the diameters of the zones of inhibition (ZOIs) using disc diffusion assays. …”
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Viability of black currant pollen before and after cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen, and its morphological features by O. A. Tikhonova, O. A. Gavrilova, E. A. Radchenko, V. G. Verzhuk, A. V. Pavlov

“…A low positive correlation was observed between the level of pollen viability and the diameters of the pore (r = 0.43) and pollen grain (r = 0.27). …”
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First‐in‐Man Study of a Novel Peripheral Plaque Atherectomy Device by Hui Wang, Dikang Pan, Shijun Cui, Zhu Tong, Xixiang Gao, Yongquan Gu, Jianming Guo, Lianrui Guo

“…Patients aged 18–85 years with target lesions showing ≥70% stenosis and reference vessel diameters ≥1.8 mm underwent treatment using a novel atherectomy device with a “shaving” mechanism to excise calcified plaques. …”
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Polymer-Free Electrospinning of β-Cyclodextrin–Oligolactide for Magnolol and Honokiol Pharmaceutical Formulations by Diana-Andreea Blaj, Catalina A. Peptu, Mihaela Balan-Porcarasu, Cristian Peptu, Cristina Gabriela Tuchilus, Lacramioara Ochiuz

“…The resulting β-CDLA fibers, with diameters above 400 nm and an active compound content of 7% wt., exhibited enhanced long-term antioxidant activity and improved antimicrobial efficacy, including notable activity against <i>Escherichia coli</i>. …”
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Optimization of Soursop (Annona Muricata L.) Leaf Extract in Nanoemulgel And Antiacnes Activity Test Against Propionibacterium Acnes, Staphylococcus Aureus, Staphylococcus Epidermi... by Asyhari, Hanif Fibiana, Cabral, Kibedi B., Wikantyasning, Erindyah R.

“…Evaluation of nanoemulgel physical properties showed homogeneous, pH value of 5.83±0.24, spreadability of 5.57±0.25cm, the adhesive force of 3.80±0.25 seconds, viscosity of 11479.33±167.49 cP, antibacterial activity against P.acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis with inhibition zone diameters of 9.67±0.47 mm, 7.33±0.47 mm, and 5.67±0.47 mm. respectively. …”
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Sodium butyrate restored TRESK current controlling neuronal hyperexcitability in a mouse model of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathic pain by Idy H.T. Ho, Yidan Zou, Kele Luo, Fenfen Qin, Yanjun Jiang, Qian Li, Tingting Jin, Xinyi Zhang, Huarong Chen, Likai Tan, Lin Zhang, Tony Gin, William K.K. Wu, Matthew T.V. Chan, Changyu Jiang, Xiaodong Liu

“…Current clamp recording of action potentials and persistent outward current of Twik-related-spinal cord K+ (TRESK) channel were recorded in DRG neurons with small diameters extract. Accompanied by mechanical allodynia and cold hyperalgesia, HDAC1 was upregulated in mice receiving oxaliplatin treatment. …”
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Changing Characteristics of Sandstone Pore Size under Cyclic Loading by Jiaguang Kan, Guichen Li, Nong Zhang, Peng Wang, Changliang Han, Shun Wang

“…These characteristics were studied under different pressures, pore diameters, and pore throat size distribution laws using a UTM5540 electronic universal testing machine, magnetic resonance imaging scanning, and low field nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy with cyclic loading on yellow sandstone. …”
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Antibacterial Efficacy Comparison of Electrolytic and Reductive Silver Nanoparticles Against <i>Propionibacterium acnes</i> by Suparno Suparno, Rita Prasetyowati, Khafidh Nur Aziz, Anggarwati Rahma, Eka Sentia Ayu Lestari, Siti Chaerani Nabiilah, Deby Grace

“…Using dynamic light scattering, the particle diameters were measured at 40.3 nm and 39.9 nm for ESNs at concentrations of 10 ppm and 30 ppm, respectively, and 74.0 nm and 74.6 nm for RSNs at concentrations of 10 ppm and 30 ppm, respectively. …”
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization defines root ecological strategies in an extreme arid environment by Cristian A. Delpiano, Cristian A. Delpiano, Cristian A. Delpiano, Rodrigo S. Rios, Rodrigo S. Rios, Rodrigo S. Rios, Claudia E. Barraza-Zepeda, Melissa J. Pozo, Lorgio E. Aguilera, Andrea P. Loayza, Andrea P. Loayza, Andrea P. Loayza

“…At one end of this gradient, species with larger root diameters (RD) rely on colM for resource acquisition through an ‘outsourcing’ strategy, while at the other end, species with finer roots and greater exploration capacity employ a ‘do it yourself’ strategy to acquire resources independently. …”
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Nerve regeneration using a Bio 3D conduit derived from umbilical cord-Derived mesenchymal stem cells in a rat sciatic nerve defect model. by Terunobu Iwai, Ryosuke Ikeguchi, Tomoki Aoyama, Takashi Noguchi, Koichi Yoshimoto, Daichi Sakamoto, Kazuaki Fujita, Yudai Miyazaki, Shizuka Akieda, Tokiko Nagamura-Inoue, Fumitaka Nagamura, Koichi Nakayama, Shuichi Matsuda

“…<h4>Results</h4>The mean angle of attack value in the kinematic analysis was significantly better in the Bio 3D group (‒20.1 ± 0.5°) than in the silicone group (‒33.7 ± 1.5°) 8 weeks after surgery. The average diameters of myelinated axons were significantly larger in the Bio 3D group (3.61 ± 0.15 μm) than in the silicone group (3.07 ± 0.12 μm), and the number of myelinated axons was significantly higher in the Bio 3D group (11,201 ± 980) than in the silicone group (8117 ± 646). …”
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Prospective observational study to compare subclavian vein collapsibility index with inferior venacava collapsibility index in predicting hypotension after induction of general ana... by Manjunath C. Patil, Kola Hari Poornima, Raghavendra H. Kalal

“…Using ultrasonography, diameters of subclavian vein and inferior venacava during one respiratory cycle were recorded and their collapsibility indices were calculated. …”
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