Developing rat testicular organoid models for assessing the reproductive toxicity of antidepression drugs in vitro by Wu, Sixian, Li, Xiaoliang, Li, Peiyu, Li, Tongtong, Huang, Gelin, Sun, Qun, Dinnyés, Andras, Shang, Lijun, Xu, Wenming

“…However, these studies used germ cell lines to determine the phenotype, which limits their potential translational value in toxicity studies in humans. …”
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Mathematical and computational modelling for the design of pipe bends and compliant systems by Bishop, Steven Richard

“…In particular predictions are sought of any incipient jumps to resonance of the systems which might lead to potentially dangerous loads in the mooring lines or excessive displacements. Throughout the dynamics work stable steady state paths are closely followed and monitored so that any resulting bifurcation, including the possibility of chaotic behaviour, can be analysed with a view to its subsequent prediction.…”
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Emission spectroscopy for the temperature measurement of salt-water ice during hypervelocity impact by Tandy, Jonathan D., Spathis, Vassilia, Wozniakiewicz, Penny, Alesbrook, Luke

“…The relative intensities of the averaged Na 589 nm and 819 nm doublet emission lines originating from the target ice were used to determine approximate peak temperatures for each impact experiment using a Boltzmann distribution calculation. …”
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Modified palm oil fuel ash (pofa) as quartz replacement for the production of porcelain by Durumin Iya, Sani Garba

“…To remove the moisture of POFA, the powder was dried in an oven at 110 °C for 24 hours and ground to a sufficient fineness ≤ 50 μm for 12 hours at 250 rev/min. POFA powder underwent heat and HCL acid treatments. …”
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Assessment of the effect of grain refinement on the solidification characteristics of Al-Si-Cu eutectic cast alloy using thermal analysis technical (CA-CCTA) by M El-Aswad, Ashraf Mahmood

“…In the case of Al-11.7 Si-Cu- alloys, this would involve the fineness of the primary α-Al dendrites (as determined by (SDAS) value), the Al-Si eutectic structure (Si morphology), as well as the CuAl2 and other copper intermetallic, depending upon the alloying and the trace elements present in the alloy. …”
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A microstrip quasi-elliptic bandpass filter implemented using stub loaded resonators by Riaz, Muhammad, Virdee, Bal Singh

“…The resonators are directly loaded with open-circuited inductive stubs and the feed-lines are interdigital coupled to the resonators. …”
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Salp swarm and gray wolf optimizer for improving the efficiency of power supply network in radial distribution systems by Ihsan Salman, Ihsan Salman, Khalid Mohammed Saffer, Khalid Mohammed Saffer, Hayder H. Saf, Hayder H. Saf, Salama A. Mostafa, Salama A. Mostafa, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf

“…The SSA–GWO algorithm ensures generating the best size and site of one and multi-DGs on the radial distribution network to decrease real power losses (RPL) (kW) on lines and resolve voltage deviancies. Our novel algorithm is executed on IEEE 123-bus radial distribution test systems. …”
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Salp swarm and gray wolf optimizer for improving the efficiency of power supply network in radial distribution systems by Ihsan Salman, Ihsan Salman, Khalid Mohammed Saffer, Khalid Mohammed Saffer, Hayder H. Safi, Salama A. Mostafa, Hayder H. Safi, Salama A. Mostafa, Salama A. Mostafa, Salama A. Mostafa, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf

“…The SSA–GWO algorithm ensures generating the best size and site of one and multi-DGs on the radial distribution network to decrease real power losses (RPL) (kW) on lines and resolve voltage deviancies. Our novel algorithm is executed on IEEE 123-bus radial distribution test systems. …”
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Salp swarm and gray wolf optimizer for improving the efficiency of power supply network in radial distribution systems by Ihsan Salman, Ihsan Salman, Khalid Mohammed Saffer, Khalid Mohammed Saffer, Hayder H. Saf, Hayder H. Saf, Salama A. Mostafa, Salama A. Mostafa, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf

“…The SSA–GWO algorithm ensures generating the best size and site of one and multi-DGs on the radial distribution network to decrease real power losses (RPL) (kW) on lines and resolve voltage deviancies. Our novel algorithm is executed on IEEE 123-bus radial distribution test systems. …”
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Joining the dots: day to day challenges for practitioners in delivering integrated dementia care by Chase, Mike, Lloyd, Christopher E. M., Peters, Benjamin J., Chase, Elaine, Lee, Kellyn

“…In order to more successfully realise integrated dementia pathways, we propose innovative commissioning frameworks which purposefully seek to diffuse power imbalances, encourage inter-provider respect and understanding, and determine clear lines of responsibility. [Abstract copyright: © 2020 The Authors. …”

The production and consumption of hospitality space by Lugosi, Peter

“…Drawing on an extended ethnographic case study, and a series of illustrative cases, the thesis develops four lines of inquiry: First, because commercial venues are characterised by fragmentary occupation, the study examines the basis for association and disassociation among hosts and guests through the notion of proximity. …”
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State-of-art technologies to detect the DNA damage and repair in sperm and future outlook by Li, Qing, Guo, Juncen, Wu, Sixian, Shang, Lijun, Xu, Wenming

“…If the DNA in sperm is damaged, it may be unable to fertilize the egg, or if fertilization occurs, the resulting embryo may fail to progress normally or properly implant into the uterine lining. Sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) is a measurement used to determine the amount of sperm that have abnormal genetic material and has been becoming widely used in clinic. …”
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Carbon taxation in Singapore's semiconductor sector: a mini-review on GHG emission metrics and reporting by Li, Yuanzhe, Wang, Yan, Chong, Daphne, Xu, Zhongqi, Li, Luzi, Hu, Yuchun

“…However, in juxtaposition to these challenges, carbon taxation unveils a silver lining. It instigates semiconductor entities to recalibrate their operations, infusing energy-efficient technologies and pivoting towards renewable energy avenues. …”
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Antioxidant, α-glucosidase inhibitory, and cytotoxic activities of Mangifera rufocostata extract and identification of its compounds by LC-MS/ MS analysis by Mustikasari, Kamilia, Santoso, Mardi, Abu Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly, Sri Fatmawati, Sri Fatmawati

“…Antioxidant activity were evaluated by 2-2″-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), and ferric reducing-antioxidant power (FRAP) tests. α-glucosidase inhibitory to prediction antidiabetic activity, and cytotoxic activity were studied against HT-29, HeLa, and MCF-7 cancer cell lines. The results showed that the methanol extract have the highest TFC, TPC, antioxidant, and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. …”
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Stakeholders’ perception on critical cost variation factors in Malaysian building projects by Sohu, Samiullah, Abdullah, Abd Halid, Nagapan, Sasitharan, Ali Buriro, Ahsan, Kaleemullah, K.

“…The inferences drawn in this study can serve as a guide lines for construction stakeholders to achieve effective cost management in building projects.…”
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Periodic array of complementary artificial magnetic conductor metamaterials-based multiband antennas for broadband wireless transceivers by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Naser-Moghadasi, Mohammad, Sadeghzadeh, Ramazan Ali, Virdee, Bal Singh, Limiti, Ernesto

“…This study presents the empirical results of a low-profile light-weight antenna based on a periodic array of the complementary artificial magnetic conductor metamaterial structure, which is realised by loading the antenna with E-shaped slits and inductive microstrip lines grounded using metallic via-holes. The finalised prototype antenna operates over a broadband of 0.41–4.1 GHz, which corresponds to a fractional bandwidth of 165.84%, and has dimensions of 40mm × 35mm × 1.6mm or 0.054λo × 0.047λo × 0.0021λo, where λo is free-space wavelength at operating frequency of 410 MHz. …”
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Physico-chemical and microstructure of artificial soils stabilised with lime-zeolite by Felix Ling, Ngee Leh

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Género, hormonas y cáncer de mama : perspectivas comparadas en Norte y Sudamérica. by Eraso, Yolanda

“…Este capítulo propone abordar una de las aplicaciones más relevantes en la clínica: el uso de testosterona para el tratamiento del cáncer de mama. Iniciada hacia fines de la década de 1930, la administración de hormonas ‘contra-sexuales’ para tratar enfermedades femeninas, a pesar de sus resultados clínicos positivos, fue altamente controversial. …”
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A Novel Monofilar-Archimedean Metamaterial Inspired Leaky-Wave Antenna for Scanning Application for Passive Radar Systems by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Virdee, Bal Singh, Ali, Abdul, Limiti, Ernesto

“…The antenna is based on metamaterial transmission-lines (MTM-TLs) and is implemented using Monofilar Archimedean spiral and rectangular slots, spiral inductors and metallic via-holes. …”
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The Lisson Gallery sketchbooks : Tony Fretton by Fretton, Anthony, Woodman, Ellis, Sergison, Jonathan