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View article: Predictive value of left atrial appendage emptying fraction for functional decline and thrombus formation: a prospective 1-year tee study
Predictive value of left atrial appendage emptying fraction for functional decline and thrombus formation: a prospective 1-year tee study Open
Background Left atrial appendage (LAA) function plays a key role in thrombus formation. While the association between low emptying velocities and thrombi is well established, the prognostic significance of impaired LAA emptying fraction, e…
View article: Integrated analytical approach for the characterisation of dyed wool fibres in the earliest Moroccan carpet
Integrated analytical approach for the characterisation of dyed wool fibres in the earliest Moroccan carpet Open
This work consists of a scientific documentation of the eighteenth-century Chiadma carpet, currently on display at the Dar Si Said Museum in Marrakech. It is the earliest known carpet in Morocco, an example of Morocco’s tangible cultural h…
View article: Association between work-related stress and lifestyle behaviors
Association between work-related stress and lifestyle behaviors Open
Introduction Work-related stress significantly impacts employees’ overall health and can lead to unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, and inadequate sleep. Objectives This study aimed to explore the …
View article: Enhanced Human-Robot Teaming Through Attention Multi Convolutional Neural Network-Based Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion for Hand Gesture Recognition and Orientation Control
Enhanced Human-Robot Teaming Through Attention Multi Convolutional Neural Network-Based Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion for Hand Gesture Recognition and Orientation Control Open
Our study aims at enhancing Human-Robot Interaction, Collaboration, and Teaming (HRI/C/T) in industrial automation by developing a novel framework for real-time gesture control of a robotic hand. We use an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) s…
View article: Aged Lignocellulose Fibers of Cedar Wood (9th and 12th Century): Structural Investigation Using FTIR-Deconvolution Spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Crystallinity Indices, and Morphological SEM Analyses
Aged Lignocellulose Fibers of Cedar Wood (9th and 12th Century): Structural Investigation Using FTIR-Deconvolution Spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Crystallinity Indices, and Morphological SEM Analyses Open
The characterization of lignocellulosic biomass present in archaeological wood is crucial for understanding the degradation processes affecting wooden artifacts. The lignocellulosic fractions in both the external and internal parts of Moro…
View article: The Writer’s Desk: place, subject, object
The Writer’s Desk: place, subject, object Open
This creative writing research experiments with and examines perception, orientation, and queer phenomenology to suggest that the writer’s place (my desk) is not instrumental to my creative output. The creative component encompasses three …
View article: Primary Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review
Primary Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors (PHNETs) are extremely rare and account for about 0.3% of all neuroendocrine tumor cases. Resection is usually difficult because they are usually diagnosed in the late stages. We report the case of a p…
View article: Structural studies, dielectric and electrical properties of (1-x) Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3– xCoFe2O4 multiferroics materials
Structural studies, dielectric and electrical properties of (1-x) Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3– xCoFe2O4 multiferroics materials Open
This work aimed to develop a better combination of PbZr0.52Ti0.48O3 (PZT) and CoFe2O4 (CFO) ceramics with enhanced structural, dielectric, and electric properties. For this aim, (1-x)PZT-xCFO nanocomposites at (0.00, 0.10, 0.20, 0.30, 0.40…
View article: Effect of calcination temperature and duration on structural and dielectric properties of CaFeO3-δ
Effect of calcination temperature and duration on structural and dielectric properties of CaFeO3-δ Open
With its perovskite structure, CaFeO3-δ exhibits intriguing properties. It possesses remarkable dielectric properties that make it an attractive candidate for various technological applications such as capacitors, enhanced signal transmiss…
View article: Investigation of Structural and Radiation Shielding Parameters for Lead Pyrophosphate Glasses
Investigation of Structural and Radiation Shielding Parameters for Lead Pyrophosphate Glasses Open
We have elaborated the Na 2 O-(1-x)PbO-xCuO-P 2 O 5 , with (0 ≤ x ≤ 1), using a conventional melt quenching technique.The object of the present investigation is an analysis of the relationship between the structure and gamma ray shielding …
View article: CSD 2183453: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CSD 2183453: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database, the world’s repository for inorganic crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely availabl…
View article: Extra-Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (EGIST) in the Pelvis Mimicking Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
Extra-Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (EGIST) in the Pelvis Mimicking Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Open
Extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumors (EGISTs) are rare mesenchymal tumors accounting for less than 1% of total gastrointestinal tumors. They tend to be aggressive and have a poor prognosis. Unfortunately, there is a lack of data or contro…
View article: Optical absorption study of manganese-doped Na <sub>2</sub>O-K <sub>2</sub>O-P <sub>2</sub>O <sub>5</sub> glasses
Optical absorption study of manganese-doped Na <sub>2</sub>O-K <sub>2</sub>O-P <sub>2</sub>O <sub>5</sub> glasses Open
The mixed alkali phosphate glasses with the general formula 49.95[ x Na 2 O-(1 -x )K 2 O]- 0.1MnO 2 -49.95P 2 O 5 with x=0-1mol% were prepared and characterized using the optical absorption technique. The optical absorption spectrum of eac…
View article: A review of synchrotron X-ray radiation spectroscopy and imaging
A review of synchrotron X-ray radiation spectroscopy and imaging Open
Synchrotron radiation is an advanced polarized and collimated light source with high brilliance and intensity. whereas This radiation has a wavelength range of infrared to the highest-energy x-rays. In this article, we provide a summary of…
View article: Queerness, form and time: A dialogue through case studies from creative writing practice
Queerness, form and time: A dialogue through case studies from creative writing practice Open
This creative writing research takes as its basis both the plurality of time and the plurality of queerness and attempts to locate a hybrid form that allows six creative writers to explore the relationship between their individual practice…
View article: Effect of Cu Doping on Structural and Dielectric Properties ofPb1-xCux(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3(PCxZT) (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.2) Ceramics Prepared by Sol-Gel Method
Effect of Cu Doping on Structural and Dielectric Properties ofPb1-xCux(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3(PCxZT) (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.2) Ceramics Prepared by Sol-Gel Method Open
In present work, the structural and dielectric properties of Pb1-xCuxZr0.52Ti0.48O3 (PCxZT) ceramics where x = 0. 0.025, 0.05, 0.075, 0.10, 0.15 and 0.20 were studied. Powder of the compositions (PCxZT) was obtained by sol-gel route, the p…
View article: Effect of Zinc Doping on the Electrical and DielectricProperties of CCTO Compound Synthesized by Solid-State Method
Effect of Zinc Doping on the Electrical and DielectricProperties of CCTO Compound Synthesized by Solid-State Method Open
In this work, the influence of zinc doping on structural and dielectric properties of CaCu(3-x)ZnxTi4O12 (CCZxTO with x = 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15%) ceramics sintered at 1000 ºC for 8 h was studied. The ceramic samples were prepared…
View article: Synthesis and Physico-chemical Characterization of Solid Solution (1-x)CCTO−xPbTiO3
Synthesis and Physico-chemical Characterization of Solid Solution (1-x)CCTO−xPbTiO3 Open
The composite materials of (1-x)CaCu3Ti4O12, xPbTiO3((1-x)CCTO−xPT) were prepared by a modified solid-state method in several steps. The Rietveld refinement indicates the formation of the pure cubic and tetragonal phases for calcium copper…
View article: It Could Be Worse But It Should Be Better: COVID-19 and The Lebanese Radiology Departments Preparedness.
It Could Be Worse But It Should Be Better: COVID-19 and The Lebanese Radiology Departments Preparedness. Open
An unprecedented sanitary challenge is threatening human beings due to COVID-19 pandemic. There is no light at the end of the tunnel concerning treatment and worries from a possible second wave start to arise even before the end of the fir…
View article: FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMON MENTAL DISORDERS AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN SUMAILA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KANO STATE
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMON MENTAL DISORDERS AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN SUMAILA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KANO STATE Open
The study was conducted to evaluate the factors associated with common mental disorders among women of reproductive age in Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano state. Cross-sectional descriptive design was used. A total of 163 women were …
View article: Elaboration, Thermal and Structural Approach of Manganese Phosphate Glasses Inside the System of K<sub>2</sub>O-MnO<sub>2</sub>-P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>
Elaboration, Thermal and Structural Approach of Manganese Phosphate Glasses Inside the System of K<sub>2</sub>O-MnO<sub>2</sub>-P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> Open
Glasses of the composition (50-x/2) K2O-xMnO(2)-(50-x/2) P2O5 with (0 <= x <= 30%mol), have been prepared by standard melt quenching procedures. The amorphous state of the glasses is evidenced using the X-Ray diffraction. Their physical pr…