Biodiesel Production Optimization from Waste Cooking Oil Using Animal Bone Catalyst by Joy Iruoghene Urete, Michael Owoicho Sule, Juliet Gordon, Olawale Samson Kolade, Roi Nze, Samuel Ayegu Tsebam, Oyedele Babatunde Oyeleye, David Udo Robinson, Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga

“… The goal of the current study is to use a heterogeneous catalyst made from biological-waste (animal bone) to optimize the process parameters needed to transform used cooking oil (WCO) into methyl- esters. …”
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Construction of safety evaluation index system for high-grade steel pipeline by Liuyi TANG, Ranran WEI, Feng WANG, Wenyan ZHANG, Qin BIE, Zhijin TIAN, Yuan MEI

“…Thereby, the safety score of the high-grade steel pipeline was calculated. By applying such a method to the safety evaluation of a high-grade steel pipeline, the real-time state of pipeline was mastered, with the weak links and high-consequence areas identified. …”
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Comparison of Real Response and Theoretical Modeling of Pavement with Thick Asphalt Layers under Heavy Traffic Load by Jingsong Shan, Hongmei Shao, Qiuzhong Li, Peili Sun

“…In structure II, a granular base and semirigid subbase layer were used. …”
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Exploring the characteristics of kombucha tea fermented with soursop (Annona muricata), Noni (Morinda citrifolia) and pineapple (Ananas comosus) by Azizan Muhammad Adib, Qadir Rahman, Zakaria Mizatul Athila, Mohsin Aliah Zannierah, Meor Hussin Anis Shobirin

“…Regarding color, the L, a, and b values of infused kombucha drinks were significantly different (p<0.05) from simple kombucha tea. …”
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Experimental studies on the influence of chlorides on the combustion and agglomeration characteristics of solid propellants by Lu Liu, Geng Xu, Zhan Wen, Guoqiang He, Peijin Liu, Wen Ao

“…The experimental results of this study provided a new approach for the performance optimization of solid propellants.…”
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Dual Polarized Dual Fed Vivaldi Antenna for Cellular Base Station Operating at 1.7–2.7 GHz by Marko Sonkki, Sami Myllymäki, Jussi Putaala, Eero Heikkinen, Tomi Haapala, Harri Posti, Heli Jantunen

“…The paper presents a novel dual polarized dual fed Vivaldi antenna structure for 1.7–2.7 GHz cellular bands. …”
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Assessment of Antioxidant and Cytotoxicity Activities of Saponin and Crude Extracts of Chlorophytum borivilianum by Mehdi Farshad Ashraf, Maheran Abd Aziz, Johnson Stanslas, Ismanizan Ismail, Mihdzar Abdul Kadir

“…Cytotoxicity evaluation of crude extract and total saponin fraction against MCF-7, PC3, and HCT-116 cancer cell lines using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5 diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) cell viability assay indicated a higher cytotoxicity activity of the crude extract than the total saponin fraction on all cell lines, being most effective and selective on MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line.…”
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Larval habitat characteristics of eastern eggar Eriogaster catax (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) in Slovenia by Barbara Zakšek, Nika Kogovšek, Franc Rebeušek, Marijan Govedič

“…Within the framework of this study, focusing on the larval habitat of the species, a total of 489 caterpillar webs found in different areas of Slovenia were recorded and a number of important variables documented. …”
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Where you live, what you do: depression differences among diverse Chinese nongmin through cognitive openness by Li He, Jiangyin Wang, Yang Yang, Zhilu Tian, Liu Jiang

“…It specifically addresses the research question: Is there a significant discrepancy in depression levels among different subgroups within WAH?…”
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Gangguan Fungsi Penghidu dan Pemeriksaannya by Effy Huriyati, Tuti Nelvia

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Prior Knowledge of Target Direction and Intended Movement Selection Improves Indirect Reaching Movement Decoding by Hongbao Li, Yaoyao Hao, Shaomin Zhang, Yiwen Wang, Weidong Chen, Xiaoxiang Zheng

“…In this study, spike activities were collected from the PMd of two monkeys when performing a delayed obstacle-avoidance task. We examined how target direction and intended movement selection were encoded in neuron population activities of the PMd during movement planning. …”
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Intervención monumental en Chile: museos vivos en tiempos de movilización social by Manuela Badilla Rajevic

“…Se analizan tres características de las intervenciones a monumentos consideradas claves para producir una experiencia museográfica diferente a la tradicional: la movilización de memorias nacionales y locales, el tono afectivo intenso producido con las intervenciones y la apropiación del espacio urbano. …”
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Effect of Camel Milk on the Physicochemical, Rheological, and Sensory Qualities of Bread by Noha M. Almoraie, Israa M. Shatwan

“…The results can provide a platform for extending the application of camel milk, primarily used to produce fermented milk, in the food industry. …”
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Antioxidant Properties and Characterization of Heterotrigona itama Honey from Various Botanical Origins according to Their Polyphenol Compounds by Sharina Shamsudin, Jinap Selamat, Mukramah Abdul Shomad, Muhamad Faris Ab Aziz, Md. Jahurul Haque Akanda

“…Stingless bee honey is a good source of antioxidants, which is attributed to the phenolic compounds. …”
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Cancer Vaccine by Fusions of Dendritic and Cancer Cells by Shigeo Koido, Eiichi Hara, Sadamu Homma, Yoshihisa Namiki, Toshifumi Ohkusa, Jianlin Gong, Hisao Tajiri

“…Dendritic cells (DCs) are potent antigen-presenting cells and play a central role in the initiation and regulation of primary immune responses. …”
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Prevalence and identification of tick infestation in cattle and sheep in Herat, Afghanistan by Nazir Ahmad Tookhy, Zabihullah Nasiry, Mohammad Hussain Haidary, Shoaib Ahmad Shakhes, Mohammad Navid Wais

“…Materials and Methods: A total of 620 animals (315 cattle and 305 sheep) in six villages of the Injil district underwent examination for tick presence, with approximately 450 ticks collected for species identification. …”
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Field-Based Biochar, Pumice, and Mycorrhizae Application on Dryland Agriculture in Reducing Soil Erosion by Surya Sabda Nugraha, Junun Sartohadi, Makruf Nurudin

“…The application of biochar in this study was used as a conservation material to control runoff and erosion. …”
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Genetic approaches to the investigation of serotonergic neuron functions in animals by U. S. Drozd, E. V. Shaburova, N. N. Dygalo

“…By using promoters that are specific for genes of the serotonin system, one can control the expression of a gene of interest in serotonergic neurons. Here we review approaches based on such promoters. …”
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Reconstrucción mamaria postmastectomía subcutánea con patrón de marcaje Wise. Presentación de un caso by Raquel Rojas Bruzón, Yulexis Hechavarría Jiménez, Annarelis Pérez Pupo, Aracely Lores Cruz

“…En esta paciente la reconstrucción estética fue una opción necesaria y a su vez efectiva dado su contexto socioeconómico. …”
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2,4-Thiazolidinedione Treatment Improves the Innate Immune Response in Dairy Goats with Induced Subclinical Mastitis by Fernanda Rosa, Johan S. Osorio, Erminio Trevisi, Francisco Yanqui-Rivera, Charles T. Estill, Massimo Bionaz

“…Mastitis is a major disease in dairy cows resulting in significant economic losses. …”
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