A comparative study on the accuracy of noninvasive thermometers by Fadzil, F.M., Choon, D., Arumugam, K.

“…The liquid crystal forehead thermometer gave the least concordance (limits of agreement -1.14-0.98 degrees C). The digital infrared tympanic was in between (limits of agreement -0.88-0.85 degrees C). …”

INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF DIFFERENT PARAMETERS ON THE MORPHOLOGY OF ELECTROSPUN POLYURETHANE NANOFIBERS by Fatima T. Sabri, Manaf A. Mahammed

“…When the syringe pump flow rate was changed from 0.012 ml/min to 0.02 ml/min, morphology measurements showed that the average nanofiber diameter showed a significant increase from 0.351 µm to 0.456 µm, and the surface contact angle was also increased from 43 degrees to 98 degrees. Finally, the results of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) tests showed that the electrospun polyurethane polymer material used in this work was not changed during the electrospinning process.   …”
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Outcome of single stage anterior and posterior surgery for tuberculous paraplegia by Krishan Yadav, Patel Jeegar Mohan, Rahul Ghanshyamdas Daga, Mohan Sadaria

“…Conclusion: There was an 89.5% rate of neurological recovery with an average corrected loss of 6.98 degrees (0.20 degrees to 35.90 degrees), and the complication rate was acceptable in the group analyzed.…”
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Person-Specific Gaze Estimation from Low-Quality Webcam Images by Mohd Faizan Ansari, Pawel Kasprowski, Peter Peer

“…In particular, we achieved the best results for the left eye with 38.20 MAE (Mean Absolute Error) in pixels, the right eye with 36.01 MAE, both eyes combined with 51.18 MAE, and the whole face with 30.09 MAE, which is equivalent to approximately 1.45 degrees for the left eye, 1.37 degrees for the right eye, 1.98 degrees for both eyes combined, and 1.14 degrees for full-face images.…”
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Three-Dimensional Kinematic Analysis of the Lower Extremity in Ruesi Dat Ton Postures Performed by Healthy Volunteers by Ketmanee Jongjiamdee, Thanaphak Chaowpeerapong, Pichitpol Kerdsomnuek, Suksalin Booranasubkajorn, Bavornrat Vanadurongwan, Weerawat Limroongreungrat, Pravit Akarasereenont, Apichat Asavamongkolkul

“…However, when compared to the joint angle values from the 3D motion analysis, a higher joint angle was found in the hip rotation of Tha Kae Khao Kae Kha (27.99±16.72 degrees), Tha Kae Lom Nai Ook Nai Eo (25.99±14.76 degrees), and Tha Kae Klon Pattakhat (20.99±12.59 degrees), knee flexion of Tha Kae Siat Ook (140.05±8.98 degrees), and trunk flexion of Tha Kae Lom Pat-Khat Kae Lom Nai Eo (52.10±14.83 degrees). …”
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Thermal Analysis and Exergy of Linear Fresnel Reflectors for Feasibility of Use in Greenhouse Heating System by S. Noroozi, A. Maleki, Sh. Besharati

“…This model was valid for both clear and cloudy days, making it applicable in a variety of weather conditions.The maximum useful heat production of the current system for February was about 2.5 kW, resulting in an increased liquid temperature of 16 degrees Celsius in the heat tank.The maximum thermal efficiency of the Fresnel collector during the day was 64%, while the average daily efficiency was 56.4%.The most significant parameters that affected the production of useful energy were the position of the sun during the day and the number of cloudy days.The system was capable of heating stored water to 98 degrees per day, available for up to 14 hours.The system under consideration can be used to produce heat up to 1260 watts for 15 hours without heating the tank. …”
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Unfulfilled Promises: Tensions in Mission Statements of For-Profit Colleges and Universities by Jake D. Winfield, Catherine Pressimone Beckowski

“…This study examines the mission statements of 98 degree-granting for-profit colleges to articulate how these colleges describe the educational opportunities available to students. …”
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New approach for predicting the load-displacement curve of axially loaded piles in sand by Abdulla Sharo, Batool Al-Shorman, Mousa Bani Baker, Osama Nusier, Ahmed Alawneh

“…The results of this study illustrate that the proposed method could be considered as an analytical mathematical technique for utilizing both the tri-linear softening model and the bi-linear elastic-plastic model for the purpose of predicting the load-displacement curves of the axially loaded pile with a 98% degree of accuracy compared to field load tests results.…”
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Relationship Between the Visceral Adiposity Index and Peyronie’s Disease by Engin Kölükçü, Mustafa Suat Bolat, Mehmet Demir, Kubilay Sarıkaya, Hüseyin Saygın

“…Each VAI integer increase decreased 1.25 points in the IIEF score, a 1 mm increase in plaque size, and a 1.98-degree increase in curvature.Conclusion:Our study has shown that VAI can be used as a reliable, independent risk factor for plaque size and penile curvature in patients with patients with PD.…”
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Validation of the Arabic Version of the Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13) for Application within the Primary Healthcare Context in Saudi Arabia by Ali Kerari, Malak Almalki, Ghareeb Bahari, Manal F. Alharbi

“…The raw model did not sufficiently fit the data (χ² = 170.98, degree of freedom (df) = 64, <i>p</i> < 0.001; Tucker–Lewis index (TLI) = 0.79; comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.83; root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.86 [90% confidence interval {CI} = 0.07–0.10]). …”
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Chitosanase Production from the Liquid Fermentation of Squid Pens Waste by <i>Paenibacillus elgii</i> by Chien Thang Doan, Thi Ngoc Tran, Thi Phuong Hanh Tran, Thi Thanh Nguyen, Huu Kien Nguyen, Thi Kim Thi Tran, Bich Thuy Vu, Thi Huyen Trang Trinh, Anh Dzung Nguyen, San-Lang Wang

“…Thin-layer chromatography analysis demonstrated that <i>P. elgii</i> TKU051 chitosanase exhibited an endo-type cleavage pattern and hydrolyzed chitosan with 98% degree of deacetylation to yield (GlcN)₂ and (GlcN)₃. …”
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Comparing the Musculoskeletal Profile of the Elderly With and Without History of Falling by Hamzeh Hasanvand, Atefe Bagheri Sabzevar, Hadi Moradi, Aliasghar Norasteh

“…Results: In the fall group the mean(SD) of measured variables were as follows: body mass index (BMI): 25.95(3.35) kg/m2; foot arch: 9.94(4.34) mm; flexibility: 8.25(6.38) cm, lordosis: 20.86(9.48) degree; kyphosis: 35.07(14.98) degree. And in no fall group, the same variables were as follows: BMI: 26.87(5.12)&nbsp;kg/m2; foot arch: 10.95(5.60) mm; flexibility: 8.16(5.24) cm; lordosis 26.66(14.78) degree; and kyphosis: 41.11(9.84) degree. …”
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COVID-19 infection and vaccination uptake in men and gender-diverse people who have sex with men in the UK: analyses of a large, online community cross-sectional survey (RiiSH-COVI... by Dana Ogaz, Hester Allen, David Reid, Jack R. G. Brown, Alison R. Howarth, Caisey V. Pulford, Catherine H. Mercer, John Saunders, Gwenda Hughes, Hamish Mohammed

“…Complete COVID-19 vaccination was associated with age (aOR: 1.04 [95% CI: 1.01-1.06], per increasing year), gender (aOR: 0.26 [95% CI: 0.09-0.72], gender minority vs cisgender), education (aOR: 2.11 [95% CI: 1.12-3.98], degree-level or higher vs below degree-level), employment (aOR: 2.07 [95% CI: 1.08-3.94], current employment vs not employed), relationship status (aOR: 0.50 [95% CI: 0.25-1.00], single vs in a relationship), COVID-19 infection history (aOR: 0.47 [95% CI: 0.25-0.88], test positivity or self-perceived infection vs no history), known HPV vaccination (aOR: 3.32 [95% CI: 1.43-7.75]), and low self-worth (aOR: 0.29 [95% CI: 0.15-0.54]). …”
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