Relationship between left bundle branch block patterns and super-response to cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with heart failure by N. E. Shirokov, V. A. Kuznetsov, V. V. Todosiychuk, A. M. Soldatova, D. V. Krinochkin

“…Mechanical abnormalities were found only in group I: SF (32,3% vs 0,0%; p=0,001) and apical rocking (19,4% vs 0,0%; p=0,024), as well as classic LBBB mechanical pattern (20,8% vs 0,0%; p=0,05). …”
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Identification of Baihesi aluminous A-type granite: Magmatic response to the onset of Cretaceous extension in eastern Jiangnan Massif, South China by Bojie Hu, Da Zhang, Xinming Zhang, Zhihui Zhang, Sen Wang, Sen Wang, Sen Wang, Jiaxiu Hu

“…The εHf(t) values of Baihesi granite range from −5.57 to −2.37, with two-stage model ages (TDM2) ranging from 1,551 to 1,345 Ma, suggesting a similar source to Neoproterozoic arc-related magmatic rocks in the Shuangqiaoshan Group. We argue that Baihesi granite has originated mainly from partial melting of a reworked juvenile crust related to Neoproterozoic arc-related magmatism in the Jiangnan Massif, which was controlled by subduction along the South China active continental margin. …”
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Fluid Infiltration and Mass Transfer along a Lamprophyre Dyke–Marble Contact: An Example from the South-Western Korean Peninsula by Jungrae Noh, Changyeob Kim, Vinod O. Samuel, Yirang Jang, Seung-Ik Park, Sanghoon Kwon

“…Our example implies that dissolution-reprecipitation is an important process, locally and regionally, that could impart important textural and geochemical variations in metasomatized rocks.…”
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Actualización del modelo geológico para el prospecto de gas BACH 129, Tía Juana Lago, cuenca del Lago de Maracaibo. / Update of the geological model for the BACH 129 gas prospec... by Marcos Molina, José Andrés Zabala

“…Abstract The BACH 129 gas prospect is located at the northwest of the Maracaibo Lake basin, in the Miocene North exploitation area of the Bolivar Coastal Field among the areas of Lagunillas and Tia Juana.Officially, it covers an area of 0.51 Km2 , with an estimated GOES of 2,099 MPCNG and a recovery factor of 70.0%.Stratigraphically, it is found within the unconsolidated rocks of the Bachaquero Member (in the informal unit of InferiorBachaquero - BACHI) of the Lagunillas Formation and it limits superficially to a small zone within the LL-05 operational area of PDVSA-West.It comprises an accumulation of non-associated natural gas, and is officially classified as probable reserves.In this study, its geological model was updated and stratigraphic, sedimentological and structural models were established.In this context, stratigraphic and structural correlations were generated and also electrofacies identification which frames it within a fluvial environment of anastomosed type.In addition, new structural and sedimentological limits were defined and an increase in the gas accumulations area occurred.Finally, the reclassification of the BACH 129 gas prospect to a gas field of proven reserves is considered. …”
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Geochemical Behaviors of Heavy Metal(loid)s in Soil Ferromanganese Nodules in Typical Karst Areas in Southwest China by Wenbing Ji, Zhixiang Luo, Jianyu Huang, Xu Liu, Haiyun He, Yang Gong, Meng Chen, Yubo Wen, Rongrong Ying

“…Therefore, the present study aims to investigate 21 individual FMNs collected in soils derived from carbonate rocks in Guangxi province, China, to reveal the mechanisms of heavy metal(loid)s enrichment in FMNs. …”
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A New Region-Based Minimal Path Selection Algorithm for Crack Detection and Ground Truth Labeling Exploiting Gabor Filters by Gonzalo de León, Nicholas Fiorentini, Pietro Leandri, Massimo Losa

“…Cracks are fractures or breaks that occur in materials such as concrete, metals, rocks, and other solids. Various methods are used to detect and monitor cracks; among many of them, image-based methodologies allow fast identification of the distress and easy quantification of the percentage of cracks in the scene. …”
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Trends in prevalence of unmet need for family planning in India: patterns of change across 36 States and Union Territories, 1993–2021 by Kirtana Devaraj, Jewel Gausman, Raman Mishra, Akhil Kumar, Rockli Kim, S. V. Subramanian

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New insights on the systematics of echinoids belonging to the family Spatangidae Gray, 1825 using a combined approach based on morphology, morphometry, and genetics by Paolo Stara, Riccardo Melis, Andrea Bellodi, Maria Cristina Follesa, Carlo Corradini, Laura Carugati, Antonello Mulas, Michela Sibiriu, Rita Cannas

“…The clear distinction among different genera was also detected in fossil forms of Spatangus, Propespatagus nov. gen., and Sardospatangus (†) from the European Oligo-Miocene sedimentary rocks of Germany; the Miocene of Ukraine, Italy, and North Africa; the Plio-Pleistocene of Italy; and the Mio-Pliocene of Florida (USA). …”
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P-wave velocity structure and implications for magmatism and metallogenesis in the southern Altaids: Constraint from wide-angle seismic data along the Altai-Eastern Tianshan traver... by Zhiming Bai, Liang Zhao, Wenjiao Xiao, Wenjiao Xiao, Tao Xu, José Badal

“…Consistently, Paleozoic mafic-ultramafic rocks and mantle-derived minerals related to gold, copper and nickel deposits, are widely extended in the area. …”
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Octreotide may improve pharyngocutaneous fistula healing through downregulation of cystatins: A pilot study by Jonathan Cohen, William Reed, Matthew W. Foster, Russel R. Kahmke, Daniel J. Rocke, Liana Puscas, Trinitia Y. Cannon, Walter T. Lee

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Effect of Prolong-life-with-nine-turn-method (Yan Nian Jiu Zhuan) Qigong on fatigue and gastrointestinal function in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: Study protocol for a ra... by Yuanjia Gu, Yanli You, Guangxin Guo, Fangfang Xie, Chong Guan, Chaoqun Xie, Yanbin Cheng, Qing Ji, Fei Yao

“…Its operation includes adjusting the mind, breathing and cooperating with eight self-rubbing methods and one upper body rocking method. PLWNT was used to improve the digestive function in ancient China and to treat FGIDs such as functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome in modern times. …”
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Penentuan Nilai Percepatan Tanah Maksimum Terhadap Mitigasi Gempabumi Kabupaten Pidie Jaya, Provinsi Aceh by Retno Agung, Alfian Indrajaya

“…The geological condition of the study area is composed of Pre-Tertiary, Tertiary and Quarternary Rocks. This study aims to calculate, analyze and determine the value of Maximum Peak of Ground  Acceleration, so that ground acceleration maps and earthquake disaster mitigation zone maps can be obtained for Pidie Jaya District. …”
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Fertility of agricultural soils close to native forest fragments / <br>Fertilidade de solos agrícolas próximo a fragmentos florestais nativos by Maria Josefa Santos Yabe, Efraim Rodrigues, Magda Elisa Turini da Cunha

“…The soil of the area is originated from basaltic rocks, presenting differences in agreement with the intensity of the weathering. …”
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Continental chemical weathering during the Early Cretaceous Oceanic Anoxic Event (OAE1b): a case study from the Fuxin fluvio-lacustrine basin, Liaoning Province, NE China by Xiao-Tao Xu, Long-Yi Shao, Bo Lan, Shuai Wang, Jason Hilton, Jian-Yi Qin, Hai-Hai Hou, Jie Zhao

“…According to Cr and Ni abundance, Al2O3-TiO2, La/Sc-Th/Co and V-Ni-Th×10 plots, as well as rare earth element (REE) analysis, mudstone samples from the Shahai and Fuxin formations were derived from the same type of provenance comprising mainly felsic igneous rocks. Chemical weathering trends reflected by the Chemical Index of Alteration (CIA), Weathering Index of Parker (WIP) and the Mafic Index of Alteration for Oxidative weathering environments (MIA(O)) are consistent with each other and allow the geological succession to be divided into four stages. …”
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Preparation of Standard Materials for Composition Analysis of Stone Coal Vanadium Ore by TIAN Zong-ping, PENG Jun, WANG Gan-zhen, YI Xiao-ming, CAO Jian, QIN Yi

“…METHODS Ore samples, roof and floor rocks and artificially stripped high-grade samples were collected from four large stone coal vanadium districts, including Xiaoyuanchong vanadium mine in Chongyang County, Hubei Province, the Niuguuping in Zhijiang County, Hunan Province, the Yantouzhai in Guzhang County, Hunan Province, and the Heichong in Fenghuang County, Hunan Province. …”
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High-Performance Concretes for Machine Building with Nano- and Micro-Scale Raw Materials by Vitaly A. Beregovoy, Evgeny V. Snadin, Alexander S. Inozemtsev, Anton S. Pilipenko

“…The cementitious binders used were CEM 52.5N Portland cement (Asia Cement LLC, Russia) and Nanodur (Germany, Dyckerhoff GmbH); hyperplasticizers included Melflux 1641F, 2651F, 5581F (Germany), PCE TR-6088 (China), Sika ViscoCrete 240 HE Plus and 226-P (Russia); superabsorbent polymer; nano- and micro-scale mineral additives included microsilica MK-85, metacaolin VMK-45, microcalcite MM-315, marshalite Silverbond 15 EW, and ground silica-containing rocks. Selective dissolution, differential thermal analysis, laser granulometry, and semi-adiabatic calorimetry were employed. …”
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Burdur İli Karasal ve İç Su Ekosistem Çeşitliliği, Koruma ve İzleme Çalışmaları by Hasan ÖZÇELİK, İlker ÇİNBİLGEL, Belkıs MUCA, Ahmet KOCA, İbrahim TAVUÇ, Özlem BEBEKLİ

“…According to the distribution area size in the province; Maquis, Steppe and dry meadows, Forest, Aquatic areas, Rocks or rocky areas, Wetlands, Meadows and marshes, Mountain debrisorrubbles (Scree), Waterfront (Riparian) and Gallery forests with Snow patchand dolines (seasonal wetlands and grasslands) including vegetation formations are seen floristic richness, endemism, and for the maintenance of the ecosystem, we were identified 18 areas for priority protection, and three areas have been proposed national park. …”
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Relationship between Lotus Root Quality and Geochemical Conditions in the Xinken Lotus Root Producing Area of Guangzhou by GU Tao, ZHU Xiao-hua, ZHAO Xin-wen, JIANG Tuo, QIU Xiao-fei, ZHENG Xiao-zhan, SHUAI Qin

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Quickly erupted volcanic sections of the Steens Basalt, Columbia River Basalt Group: Secular variation, tectonic rotation, and the Steens Mountain reversal by Nicholas A. Jarboe, Robert S. Coe, Paul R. Renne, Jonathan M. G. Glen, Edward A. Mankinen

“…The large number of continuously exposed, quickly erupted lava flows (some sections contain over 200 flows) allows for small loops in the magnetic field direction paths to be detected. For volcanic rocks, this detail and fidelity are rarely found outside of the Holocene and yield estimates of eruption durations at our four sections of ∼2.5 ka for 260 m at Pueblo Mountains, 0.5 to 1.5 ka for 190 m at Summit Springs, 1–3 ka for 170 m at North Mickey, and ∼3 ka for 160 m at Guano Rim. …”
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Tracking Magma‐Crust‐Fluid Interactions at High Temporal Resolution: Oxygen Isotopes in Young Silicic Magmas of the Taupō Volcanic Zone by Shane M. Rooyakkers, Kevin Faure, Isabelle Chambefort, Simon J. Barker, Hannah C. Elms, Colin J. N. Wilson, Bruce L. A. Charlier

“…Abstract Oxygen isotopes are useful for tracing interactions between magmas, crustal rocks and surface‐derived waters. We use them here to consider links between voluminous silicic magmatism and large‐scale hydrothermal circulation in New Zealand's central Taupō Volcanic Zone (TVZ). …”
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