Inspection of radioactive nuclei of foodstuffs in Saudi Arabia using a NaI(tl) scintillation detector by Entesar H. EL-Araby, Doaa H. Shabaan

“…The foodstuffs contribute to an increase in the internal dose, which causes great danger to the internal organs and public health. …”
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Graphical Smooth Switching Control Method of Four-Switch Buck-Boost Converter in Fuel Cell Systems by Hongwei Feng, Yuanyuan Liu, Chunping Guo, Ye Li, Tai Li

“…In addition, in order to accelerate the response speed during the system mode switching process and solve the problem of sudden duty cycle changes, this paper designs input voltage feedforward functions for each of the four working modes based on the voltage-current dual loop PI control, greatly enhance the controller’s response speed and effectively reducing the output voltage fluctuation during the mode switching process. …”
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INDONESIA’S “MARITIME WORLD FULCRUM” AND CHINA’S “MARITIME SILK ROAD” by L. M. Efimova

“…His intention is to transform Indonesia which connects two great oceans – Indian and Pacific – into a strategic logistic and trade world hub as well as the main supplier of sea products for the world market. …”
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Variant of Organizational and Functional Adaptation Structures of a Typical Situational Centre to the Emergence of Crisis Situations by Volodymyr Mirnenko, Oleh Hudyma, Vadym Artamoshchenko

“…However, it has been found that no publication pays sufficient attention to approaches to adaptation (improvement) of the structures of crisis centers to the emergence of the CS. The study is of great importance, since the proposed option of adapting the organizational and functional structure of a typical crisis center to the emergence of a CS opens up new opportunities for understanding effective methods of countering a CS and promotes the development of crisis management strategies, in particular in the context of hybrid confrontation and full-scale war. …”
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Influence of Postharvest Natural Softening Conditions on the Nutritional Quality of Safou (Dacryodes edulis H.J.Lam) Flour: Rheological Properties of the Optimized Safou Flour by Alix Ntongme Mboukap, Mathilde Julie Klang, Bilkissou Njapndounke, Marie Madeleine Nanga Ndjang, Serge Cyrille Houketchang Ndomou, Hilaire Macaire Womeni

“…Safou (Dacryodes edulis H.J.Lam) is a seasonal fruit of great importance in the diet and economy of the populations of safou-producing countries. …”
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The Effects of Palm Oil Fuel Ash on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Sustainable Foamed Concrete by Dahlia Patah, Amry Dasar, Nurazuwa Md. Noor

“…Due to its good performance and pozzolanic reactions, POFA-based construction materials have great potential as alternatives to ordinary Portland cement. …”
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Coarse Particle Motion Characteristics in a Double-Stage Slurry Pump Considering Leakage Flow by Hao Jia, Yuqi Wang, Zuchao Zhu, Xianghui Su, Zhenji Tang

“…Research on the influence of leakage flow through the clearance and balancing devices on the motion characteristic of granular grain flow is of great significance but has been seldom studied. This study coupled the discrete element method with the CFD method to investigate the comprehensive effect of a double-stage slurry pump’s main flow and leakage flow on the motion characteristics of particles with a 10 mm diameter. …”
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Steam Generator Maintenance Robot Design and Obstacle Avoidance Path Planning by Fengwei Yuan, Gengzhen Ren, Qian Deng, Xiangjiang Wang

“…The results of the present study show that, although the paths show a certain degree of zigzagging in complex environments, the plate plugging robot is still able to automatically complete the plate plugging task while avoiding obstacles, which greatly reduces the risk posed to the operator when exposed to a high-radiation environment, in addition to having certain research and application value.…”
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Approaches to the development of durum wheat cultivars (Triticum durum Desf.) with wide variability of the growing season by P. N. Malchikov, M. G. Myasnikova

“…In the climatic conditions of the Middle Volga region, it was due to the production of a large foliage surface and photosynthetic potential.(3) The duration of the emergence–heading time span was greatly influenced by the cultivar–air temperature interaction. …”
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Effects of Vegetation Restoration on Soil Infiltration and Runoff in the Gully Regions on the Loess Plateau by MA Xueyan, MU Xingmin, WANG Shuangyin, BAI Yungang, NIU Fangpeng

“…[Objective] To study the effects of vegetation restoration on rainfall infiltration and runoff is of great theoretical and practical value for rational utilization of watershed water resources and ecological construction. …”
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Kadozan Chitosan Formulation Enhances Postharvest Quality of Fresh Indian Jujube Fruit by Lian Chen, Yixiong Lin, Hui Li, Qingqing Liu, Yihui Chen

“…Therefore, Kadozan treatment has great substantial implications for the preservation of Indian jujube fruit, providing practical guidance for reducing its postharvest losses.…”
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Mechanical Properties of Tunnel Muck with Fly-Ash Geopolymer by Dong Yang, Zhiqin Xi, Qiang Chen, Shuisheng Li

“…The tunnel muck has a great potential to be used as a recyclable engineering material in transit and other civil work projects instead of being deposited as construction waste. …”
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Polyurethanes as Biomaterials in Medicine: Advanced Applications, Infection Challenges, and Innovative Surface Modification Methods by Drożdż Kamil, Gołda-Cępa Monika, Brzychczy-Włoch Monika

“…The development of advanced surface modification methods holds great promise for improving patient quality of life and the efficacy of medical treatments.…”
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Adsorption removing various basic nitrogen compounds from model diesel over allochroic silica gel by Xin Hong, Yunhe Li, Chang Gao, Yonghua Zhao, Ke Tang

“…The results of TPD showed that the acidity of allochroic silica gel was far stronger than that of silica gel which greatly enhanced its adsorption denitrogenation performance. …”
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THE CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS DIMENSION OF THE FOREIGN POLICY OF RUSSIA AT THE TURN OF 17TH AND 18TH CENTURIES by A. V. Skizhenok

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Pure Laparoscopic Left Hepatectomy for Regrowth of Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm of the Liver after Laparoscopic Deroofing by Hideki Kumagai, Akira Umemura, Hiroyuki Nitta, Hirokatsu Katagiri, Shoji Kanno, Daiki Takeda, Satoshi Amano, Koji Kikuchi, Kiyoharu Takashimizu, Masao Nishiya, Noriyuki Uesugi, Tamotsu Sugai, Akira Sasaki

“…MCN-L is a rare entity, and accurate diagnosis with imaging modalities is greatly challenging. Laparoscopic hepatectomy for MCN-L should be considered as a strong alternative to secure safety and curability.…”
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Going Down Textual Lane: Ibadan in Text and Thoughts: A Review of Under the Brown Rusted Roofs by Abimbola Adunni Adelakun. Published by Kraftgriots, Ibadan, 2008, 252pp.1 by Kole Odutola

“…I cannot really trace where I got that last one. It will be great to read what people of Ibadan think about Lagos city, i ̀lú iná ń jó ogiri o ̀ ̀ sá - The city where fire burns be the walls remain. …”
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Management of Anal Fistula with Crohn's Disease by Shota Takano, Yasushi Nakamura, Kohei Tamaoka, Takafumi Yoshimoto, Yasue Irei, Yoriyuki Tsuji

“…In the past, radical surgery was performed for PFCD, but due to the risk of anal sphincter impairment, conservative therapy using antibiotics and immunosuppressive medications is currently the first treatment option. PFCD management has greatly improved with the use of biologics such as the antitumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) antibodies infliximab and adalimumab. …”
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The influence of the processes of digitalization of the economy on the activities of non-financial institutions by G. N. Ryazanova, A. A. Sazanova, S. L. Sazanova

“…In the Russian Federation the development of digital technologies in various fields of activity is of great importance, which is reflected in official documents, targeted government programs, business analysts and business practices. …”
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Direct Intra-family Violence Perceived by Adolescents by Marioly Ruíz Hernández, Mario Alzuri Falcato, Laura Magda López Angulo, Yoan Hernández Cabrera, Yanara Calzada Urquiola

“…<br /><strong>Results:</strong> it was demonstrated that seven out of ten adolescents perceive direct family violence, the psychological one was the most usual, followed by negligence and abandonment and then physical, the level of very frequent and frequent in its presentation shows great significance. The perception of violence for both sexes was similar in figures for psychological and physical violence, was higher in adolescents living in single-parent homes with the mother, in large, extended and dysfunctional families. …”
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