Muscle Architecture of Leg Muscles: Functional and Clinical Significance by Gurpreet Kaur, Rekha Lalwani, Manal M. Khan, Sunita A Athavale

“…Normalised fibre length, fibre length to muscle length ratio (FL/ML ratio), and the physiological cross-sectional area (PCSA) were calculated from the obtained data. …”
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Performance of Sisal Fabre as Natural Geotextile to Reinforce Soil Layers on Unpaved Road. by Kyomugasho, Lilian

“…Geotextiles may be used to improve; the embankment stability against bearing capacity failure, stability against slope failure through the foundation, allow a more controlled construction over very soft or difficult foundation soils. And sisal fibre is the one of the most widely used natural fibre and is very easily cultivated. …”
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Elderly and Senile Chronic Constipation: an Expert Consensus by V. T. Ivashkin, M. G. Mnatsakanyan, V. S. Ostapenko, А. P. Pogromov, V. M. Nekoval, E. A. Poluectova, Yu. V. Kotovskaya, N. K. Runikhina, N. V. Sharashkina, P. V. Tsarkov, N. O. Tkacheva, Yu. N. Belenkov

“…An essential baseline aspect of constipation management is apprising the patient and his family of the underlying factors and methods for non-drug and drug correction. An higher-fibre diet is recommended as first measure, with osmotic laxatives added and titrated to clinical response if none observed towards the non-drug and high-fibre regimens. …”
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Investigation of thermal conductivity of Prosopis juliflora / Acacia leucophloea / Acacia nilotica fibers / ceramic fillers / epoxy composites by Cholapancheri Krishnaswamy Hemalatha, Gopalan Venkatachalam, Mohan Bhuvaneshwari

“…Growing economic awareness and rising prices of synthetic fibers have increased the need for natural fibres. In recent years, an expanding number of publications reflects the growing significance of natural fiber-reinforced composites. …”
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An unusual surgical complication: Slipped molar lodged in vocal cords and its anesthetic management by Ameerunnisha begum, Ramsesh Manohar Ram, Monisha Prasad

“…Using video-assisted laryngoscopy and fibre-optic laryngoscopy proved indispensable in locating and safely retrieving the foreign body without resorting to more invasive procedures. …”
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Theoretical framework and experimental validation for monitoring the glass transition temperature of thermosets using a low-cost Fresnel reflection sensor by James DR. Talbot, David King, Francisco N. Bogonez, Venkata R. Machavaram, Dee Harris, Madhav Ramesh, Surya D. Pandita, Liwei Wang, Maximilian Hlatky, Gerard F. Fernando

“…The Fresnel reflection sensor is produced by cleaving an optical fibre to obtain an end-face that is perpendicular. …”
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A Hybrid Troposkein Wind Turbine with Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Patches and Solar Panels : Design and Performance Evaluations by Naveen Dhandapani, Karthik Arul, Ganapathy Kalyanasundaram, Laxana Sourirajan, Beena Stanislaus Arputharaj, Qasem M. Al-Mdallal, Mohammad Mukhtar Alam, Balaji Ganesan, Vijayanandh Raja

“…The hybrid energy extraction functions are structurally facilitated by the combination of S-glass fibre composite and GY-70-based carbon fibre composite. …”
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Guiding chili variety selection for Zao chili in Guizhou: Based on a systematic study of sensory, physicochemical, and volatile characteristics by Xueya Wang, Kuan Lu, Wenxin Li, Ju Chen, Yong Yin, Xiaojing Sun, Min Lu, Jianwen He

“…Chaotian chilies are harder and spicier, have a higher seed/skin ratio and crude fibre content, and lower fruit weight, water content, and reducing sugar content than Erjingtiao chilies. …”
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Phytochemical screening, proximate and elemental analysis of Citrus sinensis peels (l.) Osbeck by PO Osarumwense, LO Okunrobo, EG Uwumarongie-Ilori

“…Proximate analysis also shows that it has a high nutritional value such as carbohydrate, fibre, Ash, fat and protein. These results recommended the consumption of these peels of desired physiochemical properties as sources of food fibres or low-calorie bulk ingredients in food applications requiring oil and moisture retention.…”
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Nutritional Analysis of Three Commonly Consumed Varieties of Sorghum (<i>Sorghum bicolor L.</i>) in Bauchi State, Nigeria by Z.S. Mohammed, A.H. Mabudi, Y. Murtala, S. Jibrin, S. Sulaiman, J. Salihu

“…Yellow sorghum has higher percentage of fibre and carbohydrate 2.41±1.44 & 73.53±1.87 respectively. …”
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Response Modelling of a Burnt Clay Brick Wall Subjected to Air Blast Loading. by Katusiime, Bridget

“…The wall was first modelled on its own with a series of variations and then two mitigation measures were taken into account to strengthen the wall, these were reinforcing wall in a concrete frame and using fibre. Changes and trends observed have been discussed and some conclusions and recommendations made.…”
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Proximate and Phytochemical Analysis of Leaves of Anthocleista vogelii ( Cabbage palm) by Emem Ikpeme Bassey, Effiong Bassey Bassey, Ugbor Ofunna, Pheobe Ikechukwu

“…The results from the proximate composition indicate that the leaves contained some important nutrients such as Carbohydrate 52.50±0.60, Fatty acid 4.40±0.11, Fibre content 17.30±0.22 and Protein content 17.30±0.11. …”
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Autism common variants associated with white matter alterations at birth: cross-sectional fixel-based analyses of 221 European term-born neonates from the developing human connecto... by Hai Le, Alexandra F. Bonthrone, Alena Uus, Daphna Fenchel, Alexandra Lautarescu, Konstantina Dimitrakopoulou, A. David Edwards, Joseph V. Hajnal, Serena J. Counsell, Lucilio Cordero-Grande, Daan Christiaens, Dafnis Batalle, Maximilian Pietsch, Anthony N. Price, Hamel Patel, Charles Curtis, Harriet Cullen, Maria Deprez, Jacques-Donald Tournier

“…The results suggest greater tract mean fibre-bundle cross-section of the left superior corona radiata is associated with higher autism PS. …”
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Filtration of Submicron Soot Particles, Oil Droplets, and their Mixtures on Single- and Multi-layer Fibrous Filters by Mateusz Kamiński, Jakub M. Gac, Piotr Sobiech, Paweł Kozikowski, Szymon Jakubiak, Tomasz Jankowski

“…The modified version of the single fibre efficiency method was used to calculate filter mass change with reasonable accuracy.…”
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PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF ETHERNET TRANSMISSION USING M-ARY PULSE AMPLITUDE MODULATION TECHNIQUES by APENA WALIU OLALEKAN, OLASUNKANMI OMOWUMI GRACE, SALAKO ANUOLUWAPO

“…The IEEE 802.3ae* 2002 (10 Gigabit Ethernet) standard is based on data transmission over optical fibre only and in full-duplex mode. This study considered performance evaluation of Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM) and multilevel (PAM-16) technology in comparison with other PAM versions was carried out to investigate copper Ethernet with respect to higher speed characteristic and error performance. …”
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Comprehensive evaluation of the nutritional value and contaminants of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in China by Xiaoyan Zhu, Xiaoyan Zhu, Xiaoyan Zhu, Wenxue Chen, Mengyao Li, Boshuai Liu, Boshuai Liu, Boshuai Liu, Shumin Zhao, Menglin Hu, Jiajing Li, Defeng Li, Defeng Li, Defeng Li, Yinghua Shi, Yinghua Shi, Yinghua Shi, Hao Sun, Hao Sun, Hao Sun, Chengzhang Wang, Chengzhang Wang, Chengzhang Wang

“…Nutritional value analysis and contamination evaluation are essential for sustainable utilisation to ensure the quality and safety of alfalfa.AimWe aimed to evaluate the nutritional value and safety of alfalfa in five major regions in China—the Northeast Plain (NP), Inner Mongolia Plateau (IMP), Northwest Desert Oasis (NO), Loess Plateau (LP), and Huanghuaihai Plain (HP).MethodsNinety-five samples representing 44 large-scale pratacultural companies were collected and analysed.ResultsThe average nutritional values of alfalfa hay were 16.43% crude protein (CP), 44.01% neutral detergent fibre (NDF), 33.22% acid detergent fibre (ADF), 10.78% crude ash (Ash), and 91.90% dry matter (DM), which were better in the NO and IMP areas; in particular, the α-linolenic acid value of alfalfa was the highest in the IMP area (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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An Ultrasound-Assisted Technique to Fix the Avulsion Fracture of the Posterior Tibial Spine by Gautam Kumar, Biju Jacob, Jefin Jose Edakalathur, Lazar J. Chandy, Rajesh Simon

“…The arthroscopic methods have a steep learning curve, and fracture fixation is usually with fibre wire. Aim: Ultrasound assisted fixation of PCL avulsion fracture. …”
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Development and Preliminary testing of a Mixing and Pelletizing Machine for Livestock Feeds Production by T.A. Ishola, R.A. Busari, O.S. Aboyeji

“…From the proximate analysis done, samples with 0.9 kg molasses generally had the highest amount of ash content, crude fibre, crude protein and crude fat. This machine would enhance the availability of nutritious pelletized feedstock for ruminant animals all year round. …”
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Pregnancy and Healthy Childbirth in a 37 Year-Old Patient with Diverticular Disease by P. S. Andreev, S. E. Katorkin, O. E. Davydova

“…Colonic DD was diagnosed with irrigoscopy. A high-fibre diet, rifaximin-α at 400 mg twice a day for one week, once a month for six months, and topical anti-inflammatory therapy were prescribed. …”
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Simulating the impact of white matter connectivity on processing time scales using brain network models by Paul Triebkorn, Viktor Jirsa, Peter Ford Dominey

“…We systematically tested the effect of removal of selected fibre bundles (IFO, ILF, MLF, SLF I/II/III, UF, AF) on the processing time scales across brain regions. …”
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