New media and new practices of exploitation by Uzunoglu, Sarphan

“…While Google controls 84.7% of search engine market, it is not a condition free of charge. Users share serious amount of information with google for the exchange of the services they think they use free of charge. …”
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Internet Searches for Medical Symptoms Before Seeking Information on 12-Step Addiction Treatment Programs: A Web-Search Log Analysis by George Nitzburg (18614989)

“…Second, we examined symptom queries preceding queries on the 12-step program at time lags of 0-7 days, 7-14 days, and 14-30 days, where the probability of asking about a medical symptom was greater in the 30-day time window preceding 12-step program information-seeking as compared to all previous times that the symptom was queried.…”

A fast constructive algorithm for fixed channel assignment problem by Khan, J.A.

“…With limited frequency spectrum and an increasing demand for mobile communication services, the problem of channel assignment becomes increasingly important. …”
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In vitro effects of multi-purpose contact lens disinfecting solutions towards survivability of Acanthamoeba genotype T4 in Malaysia by Hussain, Rosnani Hanim Mohd

“…The incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis has been increasing since the previous decades, especially among contact lens users. …”
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High fractional excretion of glycation adducts is associated with subsequent early decline in renal function in type 1 diabetes by Bruce A. Perkins (8630269)

“…<div><p>Increased protein glycation, oxidation and nitration is linked to the development of diabetic nephropathy. …”

Fixed Shading Scenarios to Optimize Lighting Performance and Energy Efficiency in Office Buildings Case Study of Dubai Design District by Hamad, Khadije

“…The annual energy consumption of the optimal scenario is reduced from 1670 MWh to 1532MWh in the Egg-crate scenario three, which is a high reduction of 138MWh per year. Moreover, daylighting analysis shows decreased average illuminance levels from 407.8 to 154.97 Lux, equivalent to a 60% reduction in December and June. …”
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Biodegradable polysaccharide grafted polyacrylamide inhibitor for corrosion in CO₂- saturated saline solution by Rem Jalab (11715205)

“…Nevertheless, the AGGPAM-inhibited solution exhibited a corrosion rate of 26.7 mils per year at 50 °C, which is still lower than that of blank at 25 °C. …”

Kefir induces cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis in HTLV-1-negative malignant T-lymphocytes by Rizk, Sandra

“…Purpose: The present study investigates the effect of a cell-free fraction of kefir on CEM and Jurkat cells, which are human T-lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-1)-negative malignant T-lymphocytes. …”
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Enhanced cellular uptake and photochemotherapeutic potential of a lipophilic strained Ru(II) polypyridyl complex by Mehanna, Stephanie

“…Cellular uptake of complex 1 and the free BC ligand were found to be significantly facilitated as evidenced by 400–600 fold increase in concentration of the compounds inside the cells relative to the extracellular culture medium. …”
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The E-learning evolution education & business. (c2004) by Wahoud, Reem

“…After all, there's nothing wrong with an eager employee getting the training he/she thinks he/she needs, when he/sre needs it, for free. However, there are questions that should be asked here. …”
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Role of the gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of coeliac disease and potential therapeutic implications by Anthony K. Akobeng (7713470)

“…The efficacy of potential modulators of the gut microbiota such as probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbial transplant as adjunctive treatments to gluten-free diet in coeliac disease is unproven and requires further investigation.…”

Novel insights into the nanoadsorption mechanisms of crystal violet using nano-hazelnut shell from aqueous solution by Mashael A. Al-Ajji (17191396)

“…Additionally, the positive value of changes in enthalpy for HS (21.912 kJ/mol) indicated the reaction was endothermic while the negative value (−47.541 kJ/mol) for nano-HS signifies that the CV adsorption onto was an exothermic reaction. The Gibbs free energy was found to increase with smaller nanoparticle sizes. …”

Coupling of an Electrolyzer with Rankine Cycle for Sustainable Hydrogen Production via Thermal Solar Energy by Shahin, Mohamed Shahin

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Location matters: spatial dynamics of tumor-infiltrating T cell subsets is prognostic in colon cancer by Hehuan Zhu (4808445)

“…We demonstrated an increase in immune cell density and a decrease in the distance of CD3⁺CD8⁺ T cells to the nearest tumor cell, in the immune active, ICR High, immune subtypes. …”

A Comprehensive Method of Ion Exchange Resins Regeneration and Its Optimization for Water Treatment by Al-Asheh, Sameer

“…The strong acidic cation polymeric exchanger resin is commercially called MERCK 104765 cation exchanger IV with capacity greater than 3.2 mmol/ml, while the strong basic anion polymeric exchanger resin is commercially called MERCK 104767 anion exchanger III with capacities greater than 1.0 mmol/ml. …”
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Hemodynamics of small aneurysm pairs at the internal carotid artery by Jou, Liang-Der

“…The maximum wall shear stress increases for serial aneurysms, but decreases for parallel aneurysms. Interaction between parallel aneurysms is not significant; however, the proximal aneurysm in serial aneurysms may be subject to a greater rupture risk.…”
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Trade Flow and Nation Brand Distance: A Structural Gravity Model Approach by AL BESHER, HUDA ISMAIL

“…The NBD is calculated based on Country Brand Strength Index (CBSI) which consists of relative values per capita of the statistical data for five different areas that composite the index, which includes the dimensions of exports, tourism, foreign direct investment, immigration, and government environment. …”
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The global, regional, and national burden of stomach cancer in 195 countries, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study 2017 by Arash Etemadi (330880)

“…The highest age-standardised incidence rates in 2017 were seen in the high-income Asia Pacific (29·5, 28·2–31·0 per 100 000 population) and east Asia (28·6, 27·3–30·0 per 100 000 population) regions, with nearly half of the global incident cases occurring in China. …”

Radiation treatment outcomes for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma by Skinner, Heath

“…One-year in-field progression-free survival rate (60% vs. 88%) and biochemical progression-free survival duration (median 6.5 vs. 1.6 months) were also significantly improved in patients treated to a biologically effective dose ≥75. …”
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Kefir exhibits anti‑proliferative and pro‑apoptotic effects on colon adenocarcinoma cells with no significant effects on cell migration and invasion by Khoury, Nathalie

“…The results show that cell‑free fractions of kefir exhibit an anti‑proliferative effect on Caco‑2 and HT‑29 cells. …”
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