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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jens N. Lallensack, Peter L. Falkingham
Summary: This study presents a new method for estimating limb phase based on variation patterns in trackways. It tests the method on trackways of modern mammals and giant sauropod dinosaurs, revealing interesting findings about gait selection in giant dinosaurs.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andreas Jannel, Steven W. Salisbury, Olga Panagiotopoulou
Summary: This study used finite element analysis to investigate the biomechanical effects of foot skeletal postures on sauropod dinosaurs. The study found that none of the models were able to maintain bone stresses within optimal bone safety factors without a soft tissue pad. The findings suggest that the development of a soft tissue pad during the Late Triassic-Early Jurassic may be a key adaptation for the evolution of gigantism in these dinosaurs.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Moises Mallo
Summary: The axial skeleton of vertebrates is made up of vertebrae grouped into five categories based on shared characteristics and their association with specific body areas. Variations in vertebral number, size, morphological features, and distribution among different regions contribute to the anatomical diversity observed in vertebrates. These variations impact the anatomy of different vertebrate species and provide insights into the genetic origin of remarkable morphological traits.
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Chemistry, Physical
Jiqi Wang, Jianquan Ren, Qiang Li, Yifan Liu, Qiuyu Zhang, Baoliang Zhang
Summary: This paper reports on the preparation and performance evaluation of N-doped carbon microsphere composites with concavo-convex surfaces, showing excellent microwave absorbing properties at different frequencies for samples obtained by calcining at different temperatures.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Harsha Dhiman, Vishal Verma, Guntupalli V. R. Prasad
Summary: Research has shown that pathological variations exist in the eggs of birds, turtles, and dinosaurs, including multi-shelled eggs and ovum-in-ovo eggs. The discovery suggests that the oviduct morphology of dinosaurs is similar to that of birds, potentially allowing for sequential egg laying.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Biology
Chao Tan, Hai-Dong Yu, Xin-Xin Ren, Hui Dai, Qing-Yu Ma, Can Xiong, Zhi-Qiang Zhao, Hai-Lu You
Summary: This study reports on the discovery of four pathological sauropod ribs in a quarry in Chongqing, southwest China. Through various analyses, three types of pathology were identified, increasing our knowledge of Jurassic sauropods' paleopathology.
HISTORICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Madeleine Woodruff, Carolina Munoz, Grahame Coleman, Rebecca Doyle, Stuart Barber
Summary: This study investigated the reliability of three common methods to measure sheep tail length and found that the length and vulva cover assessment methods provided the most reliable results, while joint palpation was the least reliable. The recommended length of tail docking is to cover the vulva and is often equated to three coccygeal joints. This research lays a foundation for future research on method refinement and tail length monitoring.
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Industrial
Kazuyoshi Ishida, Koji Makino, Kotaro Sano, Hidetsugu Terada
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of suitable packing for sensitive fruits when exported, proposing a special sheet concept for packaging. It highlights the labor-intensive task of handmade production and the need for automatic instrument development. By developing the welding mechanism and corporate with the bending instrument, the automatic generation of the special sheet is realized successfully.
PROCEEDINGS OF 2021 IEEE 30TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS (ISIE)
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Fengzhao Zhu, Yaqing Zhang, Guanzhong Wang, Ya Ning, Xue Leng, Bo Huang
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical and radiographic outcomes of 18 patients with rigid scoliosis treated with posterior multisegment convex plus concave intervertebral release combined with posterior column osteotomy. The results showed that this surgical method is safe and effective for treating rigid thoracic/thoracolumbar scoliosis without the need for 3-column osteotomy.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Vadim A. Byvaltsev, Andrei A. Kalinin, Valerii V. Shepelev, Yurii Ya Pestryakov, Mikhail Y. Biryuchkov, Bagdat A. Jubaeva, Venkat Boddapati, Ronald A. Lehman, K. Daniel Riew
Summary: This study conducted a pathomorphological analysis of facet joint degeneration using cadaveric specimens and correlated the findings with imaging results. The study found a direct association between facet joint degeneration and patient age, as well as a decrease in articular cartilage cell density with increasing patient age. Additionally, there was a significant correlation between radiographic degenerative changes in facet joints and both the age and morphological classification of the cadavers, as well as an inverse correlation with cell density. These findings may be valuable for surgeons in guiding therapeutic strategies based on individual biometric parameters of the facet joints.
GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Hein Schnell, Florian Max-Josef Wagner
Summary: One important field of manual medicine is the special diagnosis and treatment of the extremities. Manual diagnosis of the extremities follows clear criteria and enables the diagnosis of myofascial or joint dysfunction. Three case reports demonstrate how symptoms and manual findings guide manipulative treatment and what impact this can have.