Design and experiment of air-suction drum-type seedling seeder for irregular-shaped vegetable seeds by Yanjun Li, Yunqiang Liu, Yichao Ning, Hongxin Wu, Yaqian Zhao

“…The relationship between the main factors (suction air pressure, clearing air pressure and vibration frequency of seed supply box) and the seeding indexes (reseeding rate, empty hole rate and pass rate) was studied, and the effects of the factors and their interactions on the indexes were analyzed and the parameters were optimized by multi-objective optimization method. …”
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How Do Diabetes Models Measure Up? A Review of Diabetes Economic Models and ADA Guidelines by Lindsay Govan, Olivia Wu, Robert Lindsay, Andrew Briggs

“…Descriptions of model validation and uncertainty were the most poorly reported of the four main areas, but there exist conferences focussing specifically on the issue of validation. …”
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Memahami Perjalanan "Kampung Cyber" Melalui Lensa Actor Network Theory by Alfandya Alfandya, Fathul Wahid

“…This study employs a qualitative approach using data gathered from interviews with the main actors and observations in Kampung Cyber. Details from the findings may be adapted as a reference to ICT4D project implementation in similar context. …”
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Multisite Scenarios of Black Carbon and Biomass Burning Aerosol Characteristics in India by Vivek Kumar, Panuganti C. S. Devara, Vijay K. Soni

“…Low wind speed and shallow mixed layer were found to be the main reasons for high levels of aerosol concentration during the winter season. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Waterpipe Smokers in Sulaimani City/ Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Bestun Ibrahim Hama Rahim, Abdulrahman M. Ibrahem, Niaz Mustafa Kamal

“…Likewise, over half of participants (51.3%) smoked waterpipe every day. The main reason for the intention to quit waterpipe was a health concern. …”
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Micro-computed tomographic analysis of the morphology of maxillary canines by Thomas Gerhard Wolf, Theodora Rempapi, Niccolò Giuseppe Armogida, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Andrea Lisa Waber

“…After representing the internal morphology by 3-D software imaging, the RCC results were described using a four-digit system code indicating the main root canal from coronal to apical thirds and the main foramina number. …”
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Diversity of harmful and beneficial insects on faba bean, Vicia faba L. in Assiut Governorate, Northern Upper Egypt by Hend O. Mohamed, Hassan F. Dahi, Asmaa H. Mahmoud

“… Faba bean, Vicia faba, is one of the main popular legume crops in the world. Their seeds are rich sources of proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins for human food and animal consumption. …”
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Any Long-term Effect of the Beirut Port Explosion on the Airborne Particulate Matter? by Yi-Bo Zhao, Nathalie Hayeck, Najat A. Saliba, Claudia Schreiner, Markus Zennegg, Fuze Jiang, Renato Figi, Davide Bleiner, Jing Wang

“…The continuous demolition and reconstruction after the explosion are possibly the main long-term effect of the Beirut port explosion, causing an elevated concentration of PM2.5 at ground level 400% higher than the recommended concentrations (15 µg m−3 for 24-hour mean). …”
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Algorithm of management of patient with alcohol-induced liver disease by M. V. Mayevskaya, M. A. Morozova

“…The aim of review. To present main pathogenic aspects of development of alcohol-induced liver disease (ALD), principles of diagnostics and treatment of this disease.Original positions. …”
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Improvement of surgical treatment of an acute biliary pancreatitis at elderly and senile patients by V. I. Midlenko, A. L. Charyshkin, O. V. Midlenko, I. I. Midlenko, V. Yu. Shchegolev

“…In 100% of cases patients had two and more concomitant diseases. The main type of surgical intervention in groups – was cholecystectomy, drainage of common bile duct by Pikovsky, drainage of abdominal cavity.Results. …”
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A harmonic model validation methodology for power generation units based on voltage-current phasor characteristic by Kia Malekian Boroujeni, Farhad Safargholi, Kaveh Malekian

“…The validation methods differ mainly in the way of comparison. This paper defines a unique characteristic in a 3D diagram for each harmonic model. …”
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Surgical Strategy in Patients with Complete Transposition of Internal Organs in Cancer of the Biliopancreatoduodenal Zone by R. V. Ischenko, Yu. V. Ivanov, A. V. Smirnov, V. N. Antipov

“…This patient underwent a total pancreatectomy. In both cases, the main difficulties in mobilizing the pancreatoduodenal complex arose due to anatomical disorientation and the absence of standard (familiar) topographic and anatomical landmarks for the surgeon.Conclusion. …”
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Potentials of 24-hour esophageal рН monitoring in diagnostics and treatment efficacy control of gastroesophageal reflux disease by N. L. Dzhakhaya, A. S. Trukhmanov, M. Yu. Kon’kov, O. A. Sklyanskaya, A. A. Sheptulin, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Overall 58 patients with GERD were included in original study (main group) and 18 healthy volunteers formed a control group.Results. …”
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Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy by S. N. Mammayev, A. M. Karimova, T. E. Il’yasova, A. Sh. Khasayev

“…In studies, that were carried out, main clinical manifestations of CCM, effect on its course and the prognosis of various pharmacological drugs, application of TIPS and OTL were demonstrated. …”
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The Composition of Emissions from Sanding Corian® with Different Sandpapers by Seungkoo Kang, Huayan Liang, Yong Qian, Chaolong Qi

“…Abstract Laboratory tests were conducted to characterize the composition of emissions from sanding Corian®, a solid-surface composite material mainly composed of alumina trihydrate (ATH) and acrylic polymer. …”
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Design and Prototyping of Solar Operated Fertilizer Sprayer. by Nduhura, Whycliffee

“…For this project, the emphasis was put on the design, construction and testing for the performance of a solar operated fertilizer sprayer using low power pump and solar panel. The main components of the solar operated fertilizer sprayer include; wheels, nozzles, tank, pump, tank, and frame. …”
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Training and Employee Performance in Uganda: A Case of National Water and Sewarage Corporation by moses Agaba

“…The study also discovered that the main challenges to training at NWSC-Rukungiri District are lack of proper training approaches (β =7.153, p<0.05), use of inappropriate training technology, and lack of training feedback (β =6.174, p<0.05). …”
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Impact of Land Degradation on Irish Potato Production in Hamurwa Sub-County Rubanda District. by Ahimbisibwe, Columbus

“…A descriptive research design was employed and data collection tools included questionnaires and an interview guide which were used to collect data from 50 respondents mainly farmers from the Hamurwa sub-county, leaders, and community members. …”
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Financial Institutions and Agricultural development in Rwanda. A Case Study of Rwanda Development Bank. by Boniface, Kabahizi

“…The research also revealed that RDB’s clients’ main activities include farming and livestock. On the basis of customers’ perception about RDB lending policy, it has been realized from the study that clients prefer RDB because of its attractive lending policy, it has been realized from the study that clients prefer RDB because of its attractive lending policy including reasonable interest rate and repayment patterns. …”
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An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and Its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda by Chris, Agaba

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