Study on Concentrating Characteristics of a Solar Parabolic Dish Concentrator within High Radiation Flux by Qianjun Mao, Liya Zhang, Hongjun Wu

“…The results show that the radiation flux in the focal plane increases with decreasing of the focal length and the diameter of the light spot increases with increasing of the focal length. …”
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Une plage à Genève. Oui, mais quelle plage ? by Simon Gaberell, Joëlle Salomon Cavin

“…Defined based on a qualitative survey conducted among naturalists involved in the controversy, three types of notions shed light on the values associated with nature in urban areas : (1) a defensive concept of nature in the city, associated with the idea of a suspended pontoon ; (2) an integrated notion embodied by the installation of a shore, constituting a transition between the beach and the lake ; (3) a utilitarian concept associated with the creation of a park with a lawn. …”
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Political Struggle of M. Fuad Köprülü: From Ruling Party to the Opposition (1956-1966) by Nasrullah Uzman

“…Fuad Köprülü’s leaving the Democratic Party, his supporting the opposition party, his standing trial in Yassıada, foundation of the New Democratic Party and the political struggling after it, will be evaluated in the light of archival documents, newspapers of that period and other sources.…”
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A Note on Generalized <i>k</i>-Order F&L Hybrinomials by Süleyman Aydınyüz, Gül Karadeniz Gözeri

“…After we give the recurrence relations for these hybrinomials, we obtain the generating functions of hybrinomials, shedding light on some of their important properties. Finally, we introduce the matrix representations of the generalized <i>k</i>-order F&L hybrinomials and give some properties of the matrix representations.…”
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Conditions for formation of healthy lifestyle of students in physical education by E. M. Batenko, M. V. Bugay

“…This article discusses the problem of organizing physical education in a higher education institution in light of formation of healthy lifestyle of students. …”
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Can the human body cope with extreme heat in a changing climate? by Pieter Vancamp

“…When does this finely tuned orchestra falter, and how does the scorching heat transform from a mere discomfort to a lethal threat? In the light of climate change, these questions loom large. …”
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Design and Prototype of an Automatic Highway Streetlight Intensity Control System. by Wafula, Moses

“…Smart Street Lighting is an automated system designed to enhance the functionality of streetlights. …”
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Design and Prototype of a Portable Stroboscope for Industrial Applications. by Bahora, Hassan

“…A stroboscope uses a flashing light to make moving objects appear stationary, enabling the precise measurement of their rotational speed without interrupting their operation. …”
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Design and Prototyping of a Visitor Counter Guide for Single Entry and Exit. by Iragaba, Apollo

“…This project has devised an alternative system of determining the number of people in a building by employing a microcontroller, an LM7805 voltage regulating chip, double light sensors, and an LCD. The first chapter is the introduction, the problem statement, project objectives, significance and justification, and the scope. …”
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The most marginalized people in Uganda? Alternative realities of Batwa at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by Christine, Ampumuza, Martijn, Duineveld, Ren´e van der, Duim

“…Based on this conceptualisation we analysed the dominant (academic and non-academic) discourses on the Batwa in the light of in-depth ethnographic research to seek for alternative Batwa realities. …”
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De l’agglomération antique de Cassinomagus au village de Chassenon (Charente) : un bilan des connaissances by Lucie Carpentier, Sandra Sicard

“…Previously mentioned in an inscription discovered in Limoges –where its cult appears to have required an abundant use of water–, Mars associated with the epiclesis Grannus may thus shed further light on the latest discoveries within the sanctuary of Chenevières. …”
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Le mouvement étudiant et la question des langues en Algérie (1962-1965) : à propos d’un épisode méconnu de l’histoire de l’UGEMA-UNEA by Yassine Temlali

“…In reconstructing this obscure episode in the light of many sources, including the accounts of participants, this article explores the attitude of the student movement, in the immediate post-independence period (1962–1965), to the question of Berber languages, which were spoken by a fifth of the population but which at the time enjoyed no explicit juridical status. …”
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3D printed biodegradable hydrogel-based multichannel nerve conduits mimicking peripheral nerve fascicules by Woo-Youl Maeng, Yerim Lee, Szu-Han Chen, Kyung Su Kim, Daeun Sung, Wan-Ling Tseng, Gyu-Nam Kim, Young-Hag Koh, Yuan-Yu Hsueh, Jahyun Koo

“…Hydrogel-based NGCs with microscale multichannels resembling actual nerve fascicles are fabricated using digital light processing as 3D printing. Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) and polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA), which are biodegradable and photocurable, are used as the printing solution. …”
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Size-controllable synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanorods via fluorine modulation: applications in dental adhesives for enhanced enamel remineralization by Linzhi Meng, Mengmeng Shu, Peng Mei, Yakun Liang, Lunguo Xia

“…The colloidal stability, light-curing poperties, and degree of conversion (DC %) were assessed. …”
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Associations of blood-based biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases with mortality, cardio- and cerebrovascular events in persons with chronic coronary syndrome by Valerie Lohner, Laura Perna, Ben Schöttker, Robert Perneczky, Hermann Brenner, Ute Mons

“…Background: In light of growing evidence highlighting interactions between cardiac and brain health, we investigated associations of biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases with adverse outcomes (all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, major cardiovascular events, and stroke) in persons with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS). …”
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A novel conjugated polymer synthesized via a noble metal-free catalyst in photothermal therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma mediated by second near-infrared (NIR-II) laser by Shengsheng Cui, Xinni Pan, Shanshan Fan, Cheng Cao, Yingao Jiao, Yanfei Fu, Jiaqi Niu, Shujin Lin, Jingmao Lao, Yanlei Liu

“…Photothermal therapy (PTT) utilizes photothermal materials to convert light energy into heat under external light irradiation, effectively killing cancer cells. …”
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Exploring the Diversity of Some Microorganisms from Lake Al-Asfar, KSA: The Good, the Bad, and the Pathogenic by Fatimah Al Tammar, Nermin El Semary, Munirah F. Aldayel, Duaa Althumairy, Gowhara Alfayad

“…With regard to protists including Protozoa and parasites, Light microscopy and taxonomic books of identification were used to reveal their identity. …”
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Dual functional hydrogel of osteoclastic-inhibition and osteogenic-stimulation for osteoporotic bone defect regeneration by Lei Yu, Wentao Wang, Chang Lv, Qian Chen, Peng Yang, Zhenrong Qi, Haomiao Yu, Ruiqi Cao, Wenhao Li, Yi Qin, Gaoran Ge, Peilai Liu, Lixin Zhu, Houyi Sun, Dechun Geng, Liang Zhang

“…This system, loaded with the osteogenesis-promoting peptide DWIVA (D5) and the osteoclastogenesis-inhibiting drug alendronate (ALN), is gelled using a light initiator and 405 nm wavelength light. The MBG@D5-Gel complex enables the controlled spatiotemporal release of these agents, markedly enhancing bone regeneration in osteoporotic conditions within ovariectomized rats by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption while promoting osteogenic differentiation and mineralization. …”
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DNA Methylation and Chromatin Remodeling: The Blueprint of Cancer Epigenetics by Dipanjan Bhattacharjee, Smita Shenoy, Kurady Laxminarayana Bairy

“…Using this review, we have attempted to shed light on two of the most important mechanisms implicated in cancer, that is, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) methylation and histone modifications, and their place in cancer pathogenesis. …”
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Multimodality Imaging Evaluation of an Uncommon Entity: Esophageal Heterotopic Pancreas by Takman Mack, Debra Lowry, Peter Carbone, Brian Barbick, Joshua Kindelan, Robert Marks

“…The patient underwent computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopic upper gastrointestinal (GI) evaluation, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and positron emission tomography (PET) evaluation, revealing the presence of a heterogeneous esophageal mass. In light of imaging findings and clinical workup, the patient was ultimately referred for thorascopic surgery. …”
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