Development and Validation of the Systemic Inflammatory Response Index-Based Nomogram for Predicting Short-Term Adverse Events in Patients With Acute Uncomplicated Type B Aortic In... by Wang Y, Wu X, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Liu X, Sun D, Liu X, Zhou T, Wang X

“…Multivariate logistic regression and LASSO regression analyses identified SIRI, anemia, diabetes, maximum diameter of aortic diameter (MDAD), and ulcer like projection (ULP) as independent predictors of ARAEs. …”
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Variations and anomalies in the structure and branching of lumbosacral spinal nerve roots: a case report and global insights by O. S. Nekhlopochyn, V. V. Verbov, M. M. Leshko, Ye. V. Cheshuk, I. M. Ivanovych, T. A. Malysheva

“…The anomaly appeared as a dense mass resembling a nerve root in the structural characteristics but with a significantly larger diameter. It emerged from the dural space at the level of the upper third of the L5 arch and then divided into two parts. …”
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Long-term exposure to air pollution and lower respiratory infections in a large population-based adult cohort in Catalonia by Anna Alari, Otavio Ranzani, Carles Milà, Sergio Olmos, Xavier Basagaña, Payam Dadvand, Talita Duarte-Salles, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Cathryn Tonne

“…Results: An interquartile range exposure increase was associated with an 8 % (95 % Confidence Interval: 5 %–11 %) for Nitrogen Dioxide, 10 % (95 % Confidence Interval: 8 %–13 %) for Particulate Matter with diameter equal to or smaller than 2.5 µm, 5 % (95 % Confidence Interval: 3 %–7%) for Particulate Matter with diameter equal to or smaller than 10 µm and 18 % (95 % Confidence Interval: 14 %–22%) for ozone (adjusted by Nitrogen Dioxide) increase in hospital admissions for respiratory infections. …”
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Sealing Effects on Organic Pore Development in Marine Shale Gas: New Insights from Macro- to Micro-Scale Analyses by Qiumei Zhou, Hao Xu, Wen Zhou, Xin Zhao, Ruiyin Liu, Ke Jiang

“…In addition, when the temperature was 600 °C, the pore diameter distribution in the open system was 0.001–0.1 μm, while the pore diameter distribution in the semi-closed system was 0.001–10 μm. …”
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Study on Supporting Protection of Tunnel Opening near a Rock Layer under Elastic Deformation of Surrounding Rock by Zhigang Jia, Yongsong Li

“…The deformation of surrounding rock of the tunnel under the support condition of changing the three main parameters, such as ring spacing, pipe diameter, and pipe length, is analyzed, and the effect of controlling the deformation of surrounding rock with different parameters is studied. …”
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Kinematics and Workspace Analysis of 2P3R Robot by Pengpeng Deng, Chunyan Zhang, Zhaolou Gao, Shengwen Zhang, Chuanlin Hu

“…Through the comparison of surface fitting and spatial inclusion，the results show that the designed 2P3R type 5-DOF industrial robot can achieve full coverage of the upper surface of a single blade of a large marine propeller with a diameter of 4~10 m，which lays a foundation for subsequent research on motion control and path planning of large propeller processing robots.…”
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ENERGY ABSORPTION STUDY OF FLEXIBLE ELASTIC DOT MATRIX SUPPORT BASED ON DLP PROCESS by FANG Chuang, JI XiaoGang, DENG Lin, WANG Wei

“…Combining numerical simulation and physical experiments, the effects of rod diameter, cell edge length and number of dot matrix layers on the energy absorption characteristies of the dot matrix structure were investigated. …”
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Simultaneous multimodal measures for aesthetic evaluation of furniture color and form by Yaohui Ji, Yao Sun, Song Qiu, Xiaojie Geng

“…The results indicated significant correlations between behavioral data, first fixation duration, and average pupil diameter. Meanwhile, the correlation between multimodal measurement data and product aesthetic ratings was analyzed, and an evaluation model of the leisure chair aesthetic correlation mechanism was proposed.…”
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Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in a Patient with a Thermal Burn Wound Caused by Hot Stone Therapy, a Traditional Thai Treatment by Sasivimol Srisukho, Orawee Chinthakanan

“…An ill-defined ulcer measuring 6.5 × 4.5 cm was present in the anterior wall of the uterus, and a 2.0 cm diameter ulcer was present in the right posterior wall of the uterus. …”
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Evaluation of Key Parameters Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks for Airborne Pollution (PM10) Prediction by Marco Antonio Aceves-Fernández, Ricardo Domínguez-Guevara, Jesus Carlos Pedraza-Ortega, José Emilio Vargas-Soto

“…Particulate matter with a diameter less than 10 micrometers (PM10) is today an important subject of study, mainly because of its increasing concentration and its impact on environment and public health. …”
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Microring quantum cascade surface emitting lasers by David Stark, Mattias Beck, Jérôme Faist

“…We achieve an equivalent mirror reflectivity of 0.95 and demonstrate lasing with ring diameters as small as 50 μm. Finally, we report a continuous-wave threshold power dissipation of 274 mW for a 100 μm diameter ring QCSEL, characterized on wafer level at 20 °C.…”
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内啮合齿轮泵隔离装置的平衡 by 郭善新, 余广炽, 关翔锋

“…In order to achieve a higher volumetric efficiency of an internal gear pump at higher pressures,a new isolation device with a compensating function in the diameter direction was developed.The device used a technical method of expanding high pressure chamber inside the pump.In order to obtain a better balance for the isolation device,according to the pressure distribution law of the transition zone,the calculation formulas of hydraulic pressure,the compensation force and the supporting force of the crescent block in the transition zone of the crescent block were derived,and then the equilibrium constraints of the device were established.The transition zone was enlarged until only two gear teeth.As an example,the fmincon tool was used to obtain the optimum center angle of the compensation cavity,and the force changes curve was obtained by MATLAB simulation.When an internal gear pump with a theoretical displacement of 50.8 ml/r was carried out under the condition of input pressure of 0.3 MPa,output pressure of 21.8 MPa,at 50℃ ±4℃,and the results show that the volumetric efficiency can reachs 94.3%.No abnormal wear was observed.…”
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The first experience of laser scalpel «LS-0,97» application at endoscopic ablation of rectal polyps by V. S. Rubtsov, Yu. V. Chalyk

“…The contact laser photocoagulation was applied in continuous mode using quartz monothread 600 microns in diameter. Totally 16 polyps of the rectum at 11 patients over 45 years old were removed by laser ablation.Results. …”
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Thinning Southern Pines - A Key to Greater Returns by Chris Demers, Michael Andreu, Babe McGowan, Alan Long, Jarek Nowak

“…Thinning is an important silvicultural practice that redistributes the growth potential of the site to the best trees. Diameter growth rates are maintained or increased on residual trees after thinning, which increases the return on investment from higher-value trees. …”
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Study on Coercivity-Stress Relationship of X80 Steel under Biaxial Stress by Shulu Feng, Zhijiu Ai, Jian Liu, Jiayi He, Yukun Li, Qifeng Peng, Chengkun Li

“…This study performed experiments on measuring the coercivity stress of X80 steel, the most commonly used material for high-pressure large-diameter gas transmission pipelines. The coercivity of the specimen under different stress combinations was measured using the DC-driven coercive force measurement system, and the variation of coercive force with biaxial stress was also analyzed. …”
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3D Finite Element Modeling and Modal Analysis of Planetary Gear System with Herringbone Gears by Lulu Qian, Peng Lou, Jin Feng, Jian Luo, Zhongtao Huang

“…The results show that the rotational frequency resonance mode and meshing frequency resonance mode obtained by simulation are uniquely corresponding to the experiment data， and the meshing frequency resonance mode is mainly represented by the fifth pitch diameter vibration mode of the inner gear and the torsional vibration mode of the coupled gear pair. …”
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Experimental Determination of the Focal Distance of Cumulative Pyrotechnic Device in Launch Vehicle Separation System by Yevhen Boliubash

“…The article presents a methodology for conducting experimental research and the results of experimental research to determine the optimal focal distance for setting a linear shaped charge with a semicylindrical shaped liner with a diameter of 5 mm on an obstacle made of aluminum alloy 2219. …”
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A Leydig Cell Tumour in a Cat: Histological and Immunohistochemical Findings by Pietro Asproni, Francesca Millanta, Davide Lorenzi, Alessandro Poli

“…Macroscopically, a nodule of 2 cm of diameter was observed on the cut surface of the enlarged testis. …”
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Growing Plums in Florida by E. P. Miller, Peter C. Andersen, Jeffrey G. Williamson, James J. Ferguson, J. Bitter

“…Fruit size is satisfactory (about 1 1/2 to 2 in. diameter) and fruit quality is good. They ripen in early to late May or about two weeks before California plums. …”
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B.P.F.C.® Bio-Plasma® with Pure Growth Factors (BioPlasma®) Used for the Treatment of a Persistent Great Periapical Lesion of an Endodontically Treated Tooth: A New Therapeutic Opt... by Raffaello Viganò, Mirko Disconzi, Edoardo Bertini, Luca Viganò, Cinzia Casu

“…The aim of this case report was to evaluate the efficacy of a new platelet-rich plasma preparation and its regenerative capacity of bone periapical tissue for the treatment of a very compromised endodontic treated tooth, with a periapical lesion of 1.5 cm in diameter, using a pure platelet concentrate. This is made without the use of anticoagulant or any type of activator, e.g., bovine thrombin, calcium chloride. …”
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