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Crystallization properties of arsenic doped GST alloys
Published 2019“…Optical band gap (E<sub>opt</sub>) values of the as-deposited films show a clear increasing trend; 0.6 eV for GST to 0.76 eV for (GST)<sub>0.85</sub>As<sub>0.15</sub>. The decreases in E<sub>opt</sub> for the samples annealed at higher temperatures shows significant optical contrast between the as-deposited and annealed samples. …”
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842
A CFD- RSM study of cuttings transport in non-Newtonian drilling fluids: Impact of operational parameters
Published 2022“…Less effective cuttings transportation (i.e lower CTR) was observed when the hole angle deviated from the vertical. …”
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High-sensitive detection and quantitation of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from capillary/fingerstick and venepuncture whole-blood using fluorescence-based rapid lateral flow i...
Published 2023“…Most of these TSH-LFIAs are designed for qualitative measurements (i.e., if TSH values > 5, or >15 IU/L) and as screening tests for primary hypothyroidism in children and adults. …”
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The effects of a change in the point system on immigration
Published 2016“…In parallel, points for a subjective assessment of “adaptability” were decreased. In line with the initial objective, we find more French-speaking immigrants with bachelor’s degrees, and no worsening in labor market outcomes after the reform. …”
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Effect of Intravenous Mannitol on Intraocular Pressure Changes in Vitrectomized and Non-Vitrectomized Eyes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Published 2024“…In vitrectomized eyes, notable decreases were observed: at 30 min, the Ratio of Means (ROM) was 0.81 (95% CI: 0.53; 1.24), indicating a 19% reduction; at 60 min, the ROM of 0.833 (95% CI: 0.77; 0.89) showed a 16.7% reduction; at 90 min, the ROM of 0.757 (95% CI: 0.755; 0.758) corresponded to a 24.3% reduction; at 2 h, the ROM of 0.726 (95% CI: 0.642; 0.820) reflected a 27.4% reduction; at 3 h, the ROM of 0.692 (95% CI: 0.600; 0.797) resulted in a 30.8% reduction; and at 4 h, the ROM of 0.700 (95% CI: 0.363; 1.350) indicated a 30% reduction. …”
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Optimization of Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycles with Clathrate Hydrates Thermal Energy Storage
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847
Applying value-based strategies to accelerate access to novel cancer medications: guidance from the Oncology Health Economics Expert Panel in Qatar (Q-OHEP)
Published 2023“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">In line with global trends, cancer incidence and mortality may have decreased for specific types of cancer in Qatar. …”
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Towards the development of an integrated model for examining the determinants affecting the use of Queue Management Solutions in Healthcare
Published 2021“…The results revealed that the new tool is beneficial, and the median times to finish the processes within the patient’s journey have significantly decreased. To evaluate the use of the enhanced QMS, this research develops an integrated model based on the integration of various constructs extracted from different theoretical models, including the UTAUT, TAM, and social cognitive theory (SCT) along with trust and innovativeness as external factors. …”
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3D FEM Model on the Parameters’ Influence of EPB-TBM on Settlements of Single and Twin Metro Tunnels During Construction
Published 2022“…<p>The present research exposes the investigation on three-dimensional modeling of the single and twin metro tunnels for the case of the Tehran metro line. At first, simulation implemented on the comparison of the ground movements in the single and twin tunnels. …”
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The Effect of Chitosan’s Addition to Resorcinol/Formaldehyde Xerogels on the Characteristics of Resultant Activated Carbon
Published 2019“…The total pore volume decreased from 1.040 to 0.238 cm3/g and the total pore surface area decreased from 912.3 to 554.4 m2/g. …”
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Impact of inflammation, gene variants, and cigarette smoking on coronary artery disease risk
Published 2015“…Moreover, it also shows the effect of smoking-gene interaction on CAD risk, where the CYP1A1 MspI polymorphism revealed a decreased risk in current smokers.…”
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High-sensitive detection and quantitation of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from capillary/fingerstick and venepuncture whole-blood using fluorescence-based rapid lateral flow i...
Published 2023“…Most of these TSH-LFIAs are designed for qualitative measurements (i.e., if TSH values > 5, or >15 IU/L) and as screening tests for primary hypothyroidism in children and adults. …”
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Molecular Mechanisms of Adiponectin-Induced Attenuation of Mechanical Stretch-Mediated Vascular Remodeling
Published 2020“…Stretching the RPV for 10 minutes significantly decreased phosphorylation of LKB1, AMPK, and eNOS, while APN significantly increased p-LKB1, p-AMPK, and p-eNOS in stretched vessels. …”
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Genetic Variation in CCL5 Signaling Genes and Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Susceptibility and Prognosis Implications
Published 2019“…We found a highly significant association between the <b><i>CCND1</i></b><b> </b><b>rs614367-TT</b> genotype (OR = 5.14; <i>P</i> = 0.004) and TNBC risk, and identified a significant association between the <b>rs614367-T</b> allele and decreased PFS in TNBC. …”
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Global, regional, and national stillbirths at 20 weeks' gestation or longer in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Published 2024“…The estimated number of stillbirths occurring at 20 weeks' gestation or longer decreased from 5·08 million (95% UI 4·07–6·35) in 1990 to 3·04 million (2·61–3·62) in 2021, corresponding to a 39·8% (31·8–48·0) reduction, which lagged behind a global improvement in neonatal deaths of 45·6% (36·3–53·1) for the same period (down from 4·03 million [3·86–4·22] neonatal deaths in 1990). …”
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Physical Exercise Enhanced Heat Shock Protein 60 Expression and Attenuated Inflammation in the Adipose Tissue of Human Diabetic Obese
Published 2018“…Subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and blood samples were collected from obese adults with and without diabetes (<i>n</i> = 138 and <i>n</i> = 92, respectively, at baseline; <i>n</i> = 43 for both groups after 3 months of physical exercise). …”
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Investigating the Quality Combined Effect of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in Quality Management in Manufacturing Firms
Published 2024“…This improvement led to decreased warranty claims, cost reductions, and enhanced product longevity, ultimately reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering high-quality products that exceed the customer's expectations. …”
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Annual performance assessment of an off‐grid and self‐sufficient sustainable climate refuge for hot arid climates
Published 2023“…<p></p><div> <p>To overcome the problem of walking in the scorching heat and to encourage people to use more public transport (ie, trams and metros), the idea of sustainable climate refuge shelter is highly needed. …”
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Investigating the mechanism by which the platelet-derived growth factor receptor promotes metastasis in medulloblastoma
Published 2008“…PDGF-BB treatment of cells enhanced migration and proliferation after 24 hr; increased PDGFRβ, PI3K, Akt and Erk1/2 activity, decreased PTEN activation and transactivated EGFR. …”
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Basin of Attraction through Invariant Curves and Dominant Functions
Published 2015“…We study a second-order difference equation of the form ₙ₊₁= ₙ(ₙ₋₁) + ℎ, where both () and () are decreasing. We consider a set of invariant curves at ℎ = 1 and use it to characterize the behaviour of solutions when ℎ > 1 and when 0 < ℎ < 1.The case ℎ > 1 is related to the Y2K problem. …”
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