Examining the role of ClassPoint tool in shaping EFL students' perceived E-learning experiences: A social cognitive theory perspective by Huma Akram, Abbas Hussein Abdelrady

“…Qualitative interviews further provided in-depth insights, showing that students found ClassPoint user-friendly and beneficial in maintaining their interest and engagement in the learning process. …”
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Preferences among Pregnant Women in Choosing a Private Midwife Practice as Service Provider for Antenatal Care (ANC) by Rully Fatriani, Risneni Risneni

“…It was found that preferences of pregnant women in choosing private midwife practice as ANC provider were more experienced midwives (27.3%), previous pregnancy history (22.7%), friendly midwives (18.2%), distance (13.6%), recommended by husband or relatives (9.1%), more affordable costs (4.5%), comfort and complete facilities (4.5%). …”
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Water Absorption Behavior of Teff (Eragrostis tef) Straw Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composite: RSM-Based Statistical Modeling and Kinetic Analysis by S. Venkatesa Prabhu, Vincent Herald Wilson, K. T. Anand, S. Jose, S. Sivamani, Chinnasamy Gomadurai, Melkamu Kifetew

“…Recently, reinforced polymeric composites prepared from natural fibers have received a significant interest among the researchers because of its appreciable sustainability, environmentally friendly, and low cost. However, one particular issue, that is, hydrophilic property, still needs to be addressed for its successful applications. …”
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In-Situ Investigation of Copepod Predators of <i>Ichthyophthirius multifiliis</i> Theronts from Fish-Farming Pond by Lijun Wang, Bingwen Xi, Kai Chen, Jun Xie, Liangkun Pan

“…This study provides a scientific basis for further exploration and utilization of natural predators to enhance sustainable and environmentally friendly control strategies against <i>I. multifiliis</i>.…”
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The Performance and Mechanism Analysis of Cement Pastes Added to Aluminum Sulfate-Based Low-Alkali Setting Accelerator by Xingdong Lv, Yan Shi, Yun Dong, Zhiyang Gao, Beixing Li

“…We proposed a type of low-alkali liquid state setting accelerator, named HLSA; it was environmentally friendly product. To investigate the temperature adaptation and cement flexibilities of HLSA, the setting time and strength development properties of cement with HLSA were discussed in this paper. …”
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Modeling and simulation of seasonal performance of silica-polymethylpentene for diurnal radiative cooling under direct sunlight by G. N. Nwaji, C. R. Oraka, H. O. Okoro, A. C. Okoronkwo, N. V. Ogueke, E. E. Anyanwu

“…Passive radiative cooling presents a smart alternative energy solution to the increasing demand for energy, especially for thermal comfort, as it requires energy input while being environmentally friendly. Achieving cooling through radiation is, however, material dependent. …”
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Sustainability and innovation in 3D printing: Outlook and trends by Muhammad Ali Saqib, Muhammad Sohail Abbas, Hiroyuki Tanaka

“…This article examines the environmentally friendly and sustainable aspects of AM, more commonly referred to as 3D printing, a cutting-edge technology. …”
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Shear Behaviors of the Intersurface between Rice Straw Rope and Dredger Fill Silt: Experimental and Mechanism Studies by Guizhong Xu, Ji Chen, Shenjie Shi, Angran Tian, Qiang Tang

“…Therefore, rice straw is bundled up as ropes, which represent as drainage body and reinforcement, to make eco-friendly treatment for dredger fill silt. This paper investigates the mechanical properties and validity of rice straw rope as certain treating material of dredger fill silt through a series of pull-out test, mass loss test, and tension test on specimens with different water contents and dry densities. …”
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Decreased TNF Levels and Improved Retinal Ganglion Cell Survival in MMP-2 Null Mice Suggest a Role for MMP-2 as TNF Sheddase by Lies De Groef, Manuel Salinas-Navarro, Griet Van Imschoot, Claude Libert, Roosmarijn E. Vandenbroucke, Lieve Moons

“…Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been designated as both friend and foe in the central nervous system (CNS): while being involved in many neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases, their actions appear to be indispensable to a healthy CNS. …”
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Characterisation of plastic-based sanitary personal protective equipment following supercritical CO₂ sterilisation: A reuse strategy by Helga K. Ruiz, José M. Gómez-Salazar, Lourdes Calvo, Albertina Cabañas

“…These findings demonstrate that supercritical CO2 sterilization is a viable method for reusing certain PPE components or recycling them as polymeric raw materials, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to incineration. The significant potential of this technology for hospital applications is evident.…”
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Utilizing residual waste particles from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste pellet production in cement mortar by Sudeep Koirala, Bisesh Hirachan, Santosh Gharti Chhetri, Tek Raj Gyawali

“…This solution addresses PWP waste management while improving mortar properties, contributing to sustainable construction practices, reducing sand usage, and promoting eco-friendly mortar and concrete production.…”
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An interface-based microscopic model for the failure analysis of masonry structures reinforced with timber retrofit solutions by Fabrizio Greco, Lorenzo Leonetti, Paolo Lonetti, Paolo Nevone Blasi, Arturo Pascuzzo, Giacinto Porco

“…The results indicate that the proposed retrofitting strategy is an effective and eco-friendly retrofit solution to enhance the in-plane bearing capacity of masonry structures subjected to horizontal forces. …”
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An interface-based microscopic model for the failure analysis of masonry structures reinforced with timber retrofit solutions by Fabrizio Greco, Lorenzo Leonetti, Paolo Lonetti, Paolo Nevone Blasi, Arturo Pascuzzo, Giacinto Porco

“…The results indicate that the proposed retrofitting strategy is an effective and eco-friendly retrofit solution to enhance the in-plane bearing capacity of masonry structures subjected to horizontal forces. …”
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Effects of PET Fibers on Pumpability, Shootability, and Mechanical Properties of Wet-Mix Shotcrete by Xiangfei Cui, Guoming Liu, Cheng-long Wang, Yudong Qi

“…Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fiber from waste plastic bottles is an environmentally friendly fiber that can improve the mechanical properties of wet-mix shotcrete. …”
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Facile Method for Obtaining Gold-Coated Polyester Surfaces with Antimicrobial Properties by M. Drobota, M. Butnaru, N. Vornicu, O. Plopa, M. Aflori

“…The ideal biocidal polymeric materials should be very effective in the microorganism’s inhibition, not toxic to the human body, and environmentally friendly. In this context, this work is aimed at obtaining antimicrobial and antifungal properties at the polyester film surfaces without introducing toxic effects. …”
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FindCmd: A personalised command retrieval tool by Pengpeng Hou, Heng Zhang, Yanjun Wu, Jiageng Yu, Yuxia Miao, Yang Tai

“…However, the command line interface is not user friendly and thus it is difficult to use; there are many programs and users do not know which one is appropriate for finishing their task. …”
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Application of Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models in Chemical Risk Assessment by Moiz Mumtaz, Jeffrey Fisher, Benjamin Blount, Patricia Ruiz

“…Such collaborative efforts have led to the development and use of transparent and user-friendly models. The “human PBPK model toolkit” is one such project. …”
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Advancements in Microextraction by Packed Sorbent: Insights into Sorbent Phases and Automation Strategies by Rafael Oliveira Martins, João Victor Basolli Borsatto, Camila Will, Fernando Mauro Lanças

“…Miniaturized solid-based approaches have added an eco-friendly dimension to analytical procedures, establishing themselves as promising strategies for a wide range of applications. …”
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OpenWFS—a library for conducting and simulating wavefront shaping experiments by Jeroen H Doornbos, Daniël W S Cox, Tom Knop, Harish Sasikumar, Ivo M Vellekoop

“…Moreover, we provide full integration with the Micro-Manager microscope control software, enabling WFS experiments to be executed from a user-friendly graphical user interface.…”
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Current status and advances in zinc anodes for rechargeable aqueous zinc-air batteries by Muhammad Afiq Irfan Mohd Shumiri, Abdillah Sani Mohd Najib, Nor Akmal Fadil

“…To promote sustainable development and reduce fossil fuel consumption, there is a growing demand for high-performance, cost-effective, safe and environmentally friendly batteries for large-scale energy storage systems. …”
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