Single postoperative infusion of zoledronic acid to improve patient-reported outcome after hip or knee replacement: study protocol for a randomised, controlled, double-blinded clin... by Jonas Ranstam, Jörg Schilcher, Ewa Roos, Jonathan Brandt, Håkan Ledin, Per Aspenberg

“…Any such reoperation that can be prevented would be of great benefit. Bisphosphonates are drugs that inhibit osteoclast function. …”
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Hybrid technique and total arch replacement combined with frozen elephant trunk in acute aortic dissection involving the aortic arch: a multi-center propensity-matched cohort study by Hang Zhang, Ruoyu Zhang, Min Yu, Zhongxiang Yuan, Dewei Qian, Wen Chen, Fuhua Huang, Xin Chen, Xiaodi Wang

“…Hybrid technique showed higher rate of aortic re-intervention and should therefore be applied with great caution in patients with AAD involving the aortic arch.…”
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Optimal Allocation of Water Resources in Tarim River Basin Based on Engineering Pattern Optimization by HONG Liangpeng, BAI Tao, LI Jiang, LIU Dong

“…The research results show that a scheme for replacing plain reservoirs in the main streams with mountainous reservoirs has been developed and optimized. …”
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High-performance electrochemical sensor based on Pt-Ag@Cu-BDC MOF composite modified glassy carbon electrode for detection of imidacloprid in citrus juice and water samples by Fariba Hasani, Jahan Bakhsh Raoof, Reza Ojani, Milad Ghani

“…At the Pt-Ag@Cu-BDC MOF/GCE, reduction potential of IMI was greatly shifted to positive value and the electrochemical signal increased significantly. …”
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PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PENSION SYSTEMS WORLWIDE: CASE OF RUSSIA by A. V. Pudovkin

“…The reform of 2013-2015 is not completed, since in its current state pension system is still characterized by very low replacement rate value at a very high level of government spending. …”
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Locarno Treaties (1925) in the Context of the Versailles System Transformation as seen from London by E. V. Khakhalkina, V. S. Dzyuba

“…The Treaties were not a mere add-on to the Versailles system, in fact, they had replaced it and became the main legal instrument for maintaining security in the region. …”
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ALGORITHMIZATION OF PROBLEMS FOR OPTIMAL LOCATION OF TRANSFORMERS IN SUBSTATIONS OF DISTRIBUTED NETWORKS by M. I. Fursanov, N. S. Petrashevich

“…The result of algorithm’s work is series displacement of transformers in networks, which allow obtain a great economic effect in comparison with replacement of single transformer.…”
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Fresh and Hardened Properties of Self-Leveling Mortars with Porcelain and Red Ceramic Wastes by Valdir M. Pereira, Gladis Camarini

“…In Brazil, a great amount of waste is generated by the manufacture of electrical porcelain insulators and red ceramic. …”
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Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Recycled Concrete under Microwave Irradiation by Dandan Shi, Qingxuan Shi, Lei Yang

“…The application of recycled concrete can alleviate environmental pollution and has great practical value. In this study, microwave irradiation technology is used to treat recycled concrete in order to obtain reinforced recycled coarse aggregate. …”
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Classification Formula and Generation Algorithm of Cycle Decomposition Expression for Dihedral Groups by Dakun Zhang, Yonggang Lin, Guozhi Song

“…It includes the reflection and rotation conversion, which derived six common formulae on cycle decomposition expressions of group; it designed the generation algorithm on the cycle decomposition expressions of group, which is based on the method of replacement conversion and the classification formula; algorithm analysis and the results of the process show that the generation algorithm which is based on the classification formula is outperformed by the general algorithm which is based on replacement conversion; it has great significance to solve the enumeration of the necklace combinational scheme, especially the structural problems of combinational scheme, by using group theory and computer.…”
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Advancements in microalgal biomass conversion for rubber composite applications by Doaa S. Mahmoud, Salwa H. El-Sabbagh, Sayeda M. Abdo

“…For these reasons, it is wise to look for sustainable replacement materials. Microalgal biomass (MB) has demonstrated great potential for use as biodegradable nano fillers in rubber composites. …”
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Mechanical properties of double-solid waste cement stabilized Macadam by Rui Tao, Xuejiao Cheng, Yong Jin, Jiangang Qiao, Xue Zhang, Daehyeon Kim, Jinjie Liu

“…Double-solid waste cement stabilized macadam mixture were prepared by partially replace fine and coarse aggregates with waste crumb rubber of different mesh and replacement ratios and recycled concrete aggregate of different replacement ratios, and their properties were investigated. …”
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A handheld UV-C light-emitting diode decreases environmental contamination near the operative field by Rachael A. Turner, Roseann M. Johnson, Yasmin Yazdani-Farsad, Jessell Owens, Douglas A. Dennis, Jason M. Jennings

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Tracheal Resection for Critical Airway Obstruction in Morquio A Syndrome by Claire Frauenfelder, Elizabeth Maughan, Johnny Kenth, Reema Nandi, Simon Jones, Robert Walker, Bill Walsh, Nagarajan Muthialu, Iain Bruce, Richard Hewitt, Colin Butler

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Impact Resistance of Concrete Containing LLDPE–Waste Tire Rubber and Silica Fume by Imad A. Khalhen, Reza Aghayari

“…Some of the desirable properties of concrete include high impact resistance and great energy-sucking capacity to name a few. These properties can be improved through the use of sustainable materials. …”
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Mechanical and fractured surface characterization of epoxy/red mud/fly ash/aluminium powder filled hybrid composites for automotive applications by K. C. Anil, A. B. Hemavathi, A. Adeebpasha

“…In recent decades, one can observe a great increase in the replacement of traditional materials with polymer composites in high-strength and lightweight applications. …”
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Compatibility and Mechanical Performance of High-Strength Self-Compacting Concrete Produced with Recycled Glass Powder by Taher Muntadher J., Al-Attar Tareq S., Al-Adili Aqeel S.

“…Due to its large activity and raw material use, construction offers great recycled material potential. Demolition and construction waste affect the cycle. …”
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Mechanical and Fractured surface characterization of epoxy/red mud/fly ash/ aluminium powder filled hybrid composites for automotive applications by K. C. Anil, A.B. Hemavathi, A. Adeebpasha

“… In recent decades, one can observe a great increase in the replacement of traditional materials with polymer composites in high-strength and lightweight applications. …”
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The Effects of Palm Oil Fuel Ash on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Sustainable Foamed Concrete by Dahlia Patah, Amry Dasar, Nurazuwa Md. Noor

“…Due to its good performance and pozzolanic reactions, POFA-based construction materials have great potential as alternatives to ordinary Portland cement. …”
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Optimal Injection Parameters for Enhancing Coalbed Methane Recovery: A Simulation Study from the Shizhuang Block, Qinshui Basin, China by Du Liu, Longyong Shu, Yanbin Wang, Zhonggang Huo, Shihu Zhao, Xing Xiong

“…The injection of N2 into coal reservoir has great potential in improving recovery of coalbed methane (CBM). …”
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