Experimental Study on the Effect of Freezing and Thawing on the Shear Strength of the Frozen Soil in Qinghai-Tibet Railway Embankment by B. Wang, J. H. Gao, Y. Q. Wang, X. J. Quan, Y. W. Gong, S. W. Zhou

“…After freezing-thawing action, it deserves to be mentioned that the cohesion increases slightly while the internal friction angles present a slight decrease trend compared to the initial state. (2) With the decrease in temperature and the gradual increase in cohesion, the temperature curve can be divided into a fast-growing section from 0 to −2°C, a slow-growing section from −2 to −8°C, and a second fast-growing section from −8 to −10°C owing to the combined effect of the pressure-thawing action and ice-water phase change. In addition, the rate of decrease in the internal friction angle also shows a similar pattern. (3) The cohesion and the internal friction angle of samples both tend to increase first and then decrease with the rise of the initial moisture content, and the critical initial moisture content is near the optimal moisture content of 15%. (4) Both the cohesion and the internal friction angle of the samples increase with dry density growth. …”
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The burden of colorectal cancer attributable to diet low in whole grains from 1990 to 2021: a global, regional and national analysis by Yuting Ma, Jinghuai Ni, Pingping Mei, Yan Chen, Xiutian Guo

“…BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is a major global health issue, with rising incidence and mortality rates. Dietary factors, especially whole grains consumption, are critical in determining CRC risk. …”
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Visual Subfield Progression in Glaucoma Subtypes by Wei-Wen Su, Shian-Sen Hsieh, Shih-Tsung Cheng, Cheng-Wen Su, Wei-Chi Wu, Henry Shen-Lih Chen

“…An average follow-up of 6.94 ± 2.69 years that showed the rate of change of visual field threshold sensitivity was correlated with the peak posttreatment intraocular pressure (IOP) and the long-term IOP fluctuations in all GHT zones except in the inferior arcuate area. …”
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Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy versus neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with borderline resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Jun-Peng Lin, Feng-Nian Zhuang, Wei-Jie Chen, Zhou Lin, Yu-Jie Chen, Xiao-Feng Chen, Hui Lin, Hao He, Peiyuan Wang, Hang Zhou, Wen-Wei Wei, Peng-Qiang Gao, Shuo-Yan Liu, Feng Wang

“…After PSM, the R0 resection rate (85.7% vs. 90.5%, P = 0.341) and pCR rate (19.0% vs. 26.2%, P = 0.269) were comparable between two groups, while the MPR rate in the NACI group was significantly lower than in the NCRT group (32.1% vs. 56.0%, P = 0.002). …”
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Epidemiological characteristics of acute viral and mycoplasma respiratory infections in Yongzhou, China: a retrospective descriptive study by Ying Jiang, Ying Jiang, Junyan Lu, Junyan Lu, Zhengrong Tan, Zhengrong Tan, Hanmei Wan, Hanmei Wan, Min Tang, Min Tang, Jiani Li, Jiani Li, Tao Zhou, Tao Zhou, Wenlong Tang, Wenlong Tang

“…Significant seasonal variations were observed, with winter showing the highest pathogen detection rates (49.04%, p < 0.001), and seasonal patterns changed notably during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Investigation of Thermal Behaviour of Mesocarp Fibre and Bituminous Coal with their Blends by Olutosin Olufisayo Ilori, James Tayo Bamigboye, Oluwasegun Michael Adebanjo, Akpoizokumor Jeremiah Tobi, Ayo James Kayode, Pelumi Ebenezer Akinlotan, Michael Odumu Ebegonye, Opeoluwa Damilola Sola-Adeoye

“…Although, the blending of MF with CF was found to have significant effects on the thermal behaviour of both feedstocks, due to a better pattern in the feedstocks’ behaviour at 5 oC/min heating rate, it can be deduced that this rate helps to have a better insight into the thermal behaviour of the feedstocks studied. …”
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Site selection evaluation of transmission lines in desert areas based on wind-sand physics by Moxian Dai, Moxian Dai, Yanbing Wang, Shu Zhu, Hongchao Dun, Hongchao Dun

“…The study findings reveal that global desert sand movement exhibits distinct spatial distribution patterns. Temporally, all monitored regions demonstrate a continuous intensification of sand drift potential, with South America showing the most rapid growth rate, while Asia and Africa maintain relatively stable patterns. …”
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Impact of Calcium and Potassium Currents on Spiral Wave Dynamics in the LR1 Model by Xiaoping Yuan, Qianqian Zheng

“…We demonstrate that reducing gate variables accelerates wave propagation, thins spiral arms, and shortens action potential duration, ultimately inducing dynamic instability. …”
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Molecular markers as predictors of response to perioperative chemotherapy in locally advanced gastric cancer by K. A. Oganyan, A. A. Musaelyan, S. V. Lapin, T. V. Kupenskaya, A. A. Sveсhkova, M. A. Belyaev, A. A. Zakharenko, S. V. Orlov

“…The endpoints were progression-free survival and objective response rate.Results. Microsatellite instability was detected in 4.8 % (9/185) of GC cases. …”
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Global burden of diphtheria, 1990–2021: a 204-country analysis of socioeconomic inequality based on SDI and DTP3 vaccination differences before and after the COVID-19 pandemic (GBD... by Zilun Wu, Zilun Wu, Liyu Lin, Liyu Lin, Jinbu Zhang, Jinbu Zhang, Jirui Zhong, Jirui Zhong, Donglan Lai, Donglan Lai, Donglan Lai

“…Analyses were stratified by region, sex, age, and socio-demographic index (SDI).ResultsBetween 1990 and 2021, the global age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR), mortality rate (ASMR), and DALY rate (ASMR) of diphtheria declined by 86.7, 75.0, and 86.4%, respectively, yet marked regional disparities persisted. …”
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An optimized domain-specific shrimp detection architecture integrating conditional GAN and weighted ensemble learning by L. Ravi Kumar, Ravi Kumar Tata, T. R. Mahesh, Endris Mohammed Ali

“…Abstract Deep learning primarily operates on images which contain hidden patterns that are quantified through pixel intensities. …”
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Evaluation of Tru-Cut biopsy in differential diagnosis and challenges in breast adenoid cystic carcinoma on a case basis by İlyas Sayar, Ufuk Memiş, Sami Bilici, Nurten Arslan Isik

“…No staining was observed with progesterone, estrogen, and Cerbb2. The staining rate of Ki-67 was determined as 2 percent. A diagnosis of AdCC was made with these findings. …”
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Tree seed dispersal modes affect forest resilience along savanna-forest boundaries by Max van der Ree, Gerard T Barkema, Arie Staal

“…We find that forest recruitment rate and resilience are more sensitive to forest pattern morphology when trees are dispersed by birds than by wind. …”
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Factors associated with unfavourable treatment outcomes among patients with Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis receiving outpatients care by Maria Jose Vadakunnel, Vijayalakshmi Jawaharlal Nehru, Usharani Brammacharry, Venkateswari Ramachandra, Suganthi Palavesam, Anbazhagi Muthukumar, Balasundaram Revathi Mani, Gunavathy Pradhabane, S. R. Sriramkumar, Kanagavel Venkatchalam, Muthuraj Muthaiah

“…Patients with heteroresistant patterns had 2.72 times higher odds of unsuccessful treatment outcomes compared to those with inferred and true-resistant patterns. …”
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Where do new words like boobage, flamage, ownage come from? Tracking the history of ‑age words from 1100 to 2000 in the OED3 by Chris A. Smith

“…They also appear to be less likely to be lexicalized given this transparency. This low rate of lexicalization is a sign of high productivity and may also explain the high rates of obsolescence of historical ‑age words in the OED3.…”
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Risk Factors for COVID-19 Adverse Outcomes in ICU Settings of Various Types Repurposed Hospitals by A. A. Avramov, E. V. Ivanov, A. V. Melekhov, R. S. Menzulin, A. I. Nikiforchin

“…Clinical outcomes were also different, with the lowest mortality rate in the federal center and the highest in the municipal hospital. …”
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Training Rarámuri Criollo Cattle to Virtual Fencing in a Chaparral Rangeland by Sara E. Campa Madrid, Andres R. Perea, Micah Funk, Maximiliano J. Spetter, Mehmet Bakir, Jeremy Walker, Rick E. Estell, Brandon Smythe, Sergio Soto-Navarro, Sheri A. Spiegal, Brandon T. Bestelmeyer, Santiago A. Utsumi

“…The study found that Rarámuri Criollo cows can effectively adapt to virtual fencing technology, achieving over 99% containment rate while displaying typical diurnal patterns for grazing, resting, or traveling behavior. …”
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The prophylaxis and treatmen to finfectious complications caused by nosoco-mialflora after kidney transplantation from living related donor by E. P. Volynchik, L. V. Bolshakov, E. M. Balakirev, N. S. Bogomolova

“…This resulted in reduced rate of infectious complications.…”
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Experimental Study of Temperature Distribution and Evolution Law of Fractured Rock Mass During Heat Transfer Process by Baoping Xi, Keliu Liu, Qiang Fan, Fuzhi Han, Wenzhuo Zhao

“…The heat transfer characteristics were analyzed based on the temperature field distribution, temperature variation pattern, heating rate, temperature difference, and temperature gradient evolution within the fractured granite. …”
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Salter-Harris Type III and Type IV Combined Fracture of the Distal Femoral Epiphysis: A Case Report by Ali Aydin, Murat Topal, Kutsi Tuncer, Eyüp Şenocak

“…Distal femoral physeal fractures are not common but have a high rate of complications. They generally follow one of the patterns described in the Salter-Harris classification. …”
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