I'm writing my M.Sc. Thesis (my username gave that away).
I do not usually have issues writing in formal/scientific English, but this sentence sounds to me too long; however I cannot find how to improve it or at least add commas.
The work carried out in [REF] defines the inlet values from averages over the periods of time when they appear the most stable.
Do you understand it, and if not how should it be modified?
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I think I understand it. Here's how I would rephrase it:
"The work carried out in [REF] defines the inlet values based on averages over those periods during which the values appear most stable."
Let me know if this is a misinterpretation. I don't think it needs breaking up. I generally try to avoid pauses if I can do so without losing clarity.