Lubricating and Conductive Properties of Modified Graphene/Silver Nanoparticles Under Current-Carrying Friction Conditions by Yuxin Chen, Kun Peng, Xiao Li, Luyi Sun, Taiyu Su, Wei Zhang, Dancong Zhang, Shiwei Fan, Hongbin Yin, Ming Zhou

“…In this study, graphene (G) and silver nanoparticles (AG) were modified using ionic liquids (ILs) to prepare additive ionic liquid/graphene/silver nanoparticles (GILAG) with good performance. …”
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Student and Faculty Satisfaction with Their Dental Curriculum in a Dental College in Saudi Arabia by Maha Abdelsalam, Tobias E. Rodriguez, Lynn Brallier

“…In this cross-sectional study, a two-section survey was prepared. Section 1 investigated the level of satisfaction with the curriculum, and Section 2 sought reasons why participants were satisfied with the curriculum. …”
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Is your medical device “easy to use”? Supplemental oxygen patients’ experiences and tradeoffs around portable oxygen concentrators and tanks by Marc Egeth, Naomi Cherne, Nichole Breeland, Samantha Sye, Jennifer Soosaar, Frederic Seifer, Stanislav Glezer

“…We know that patients prefer devices that are “easy to use,” and we sought to clarify what this means and to prepare a more standardized measure of ease of use by developing an Absolute Ease of Use Scale for oxygen users. …”
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Mesoporous Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Support from ZIF-8 for Pt Catalysts in Oxygen Reduction Reaction by Sangyeup Park, Jong Gyeong Kim, Youngin Cho, Chanho Pak

“…In this study, a soft templating approach using a triblock copolymer was used to prepare mesoporous ZIF-8-derived NC (Meso-ZIF-NC) samples. …”
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Effect of Homogenization Process on the Production of Arthrospira platensis Carotenoid Nanocapsules Encapsulated with Arabic Gum and Whey Protein Concentrate by Khusnul Alfionita, Siti Ari Budhiyanti, Nurfitri Ekantari

“…Various methods were used to prepare emulsions, such as high shear homogenizers (HSH) and ultrasound (US) treatment. …”
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Study on Developments in Protection Coating Techniques for Steel by Sharun V, Rajasekaran M, S. Suresh Kumar, Vikas Tripathi, Rajneesh Sharma, G. Puthilibai, M. Sudhakar, Kassu Negash

“…In this work, processing techniques available to prepare the protective coating for steel are discussed. …”
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A Critical Review on the Book Hussain Ibn Musa (AS), His Life, Personality, Sepulcher by Mohammad Bagheri, Saeed Tavoosi Masroor

“…The present study aims to examine the book critically, therefore, tries to introduce and examine the book, then discusses some problems in it and presents suggestions regarding both the form and the content. So, we prepare our study with the use of a descriptive-analytical approach and of course a special usage of the main historical sources to which compare the contents of them. …”
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Compliance with the rules of military registration as the implementation of military duty by citizens of Ukraine by V. I. Strelianyi

“…The scientific novelty of the article is set out in the conclusions and consists in improving the scientific views on the legal nature of the concept of “military duty” enshrined in the Law of Ukraine “On Military Duty and Military Service”, which should be considered a logical continuation of the development in legislation of the constitutional duty to defend the Motherland and perform military service and consists in the imperatively established obligation of a person to take active steps to prepare for military service, perform military service and comply with the rules of military registration. …”
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Comparison of methods for determining the layer of daily precitation for calculation of the maximum expenses of rain floods (on the example of the Kaliningrad region) by V. A. Naumov, N. R. Ahmedova

“…Introduction. To prepare territorial planning documents, during design and construction it is necessary to take into account the requirements for organizing a safe living environment, assess the risks of negative impact of surface waters, including the possibility of flooding of the development area. …”
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CREATIVE COMMUNICATIVE BEHAVIOR AS A MEANS OF CREATIVE SELF-REALIZATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL by Galina I. Zhelezovskaya, Natalia V. Abramova, Yelena N. Gudkova

“…The article explains the need to prepare students for the development of creativity. …”
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Recording Postprandial Glucose Reactions with Potato Starch Structural Improvements by Sadaf Bashir, Zubair Farooq, Sobia Zafar, Tabussam Tufail, Huma Bader Ul Ain, Muzzamal Hussain, Entessar Al Jbawi, Purabi Saha, Roshan Kumar, Richard Owusu Nyarko

“…Heat-moisture treatment (HMT) was used to prepare potato starch using different moisture levels and temperatures. …”
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How Can ChatGPT Facilitate Teaching and Learning: Implications for Contemporary Education by Turgut Karakose, Tijen Tülübaş

“…ChatGPT can also assist teachers while assessing student work or performance, preparing exams, or designing evaluation rubrics. Recent AI-based technologies such as ChatGPT require the combined efforts of educational leaders and policy makers to prepare a digital- friendly ecology in schools to maximize the benefits of such technologies. …”
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Barriers and enablers encountered by bereaved informal motor neuron disease (MND) caregivers when trying to access bereavement support: a qualitative cross-sectional thematic analy... by Laura Cramond, Liberty Braben, Deepsi Khatiwada, Belinda F Bradley, Suresh K. Chhetri

“…Participants were recruited through the Lancashire and South Cumbria MND Care and Research Centre.Results Thematic analysis revealed four overarching themes: (1) type of support accessed, (2) the importance of people who understand, (3) barriers to accessing support, and (4) being (un)prepared for death and afterwards.Conclusions Caregivers of people with MND require people who understand their unique needs to support them, alongside professional support, to prepare them for the death of their loved one and beyond. …”
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A Novel Superabsorbent Polymer from Crosslinked Carboxymethyl Tragacanth Gum with Glutaraldehyde: Synthesis, Characterization, and Swelling Properties by Yahya Bachra, Ayoub Grouli, Fouad Damiri, Mohammed Talbi, Mohammed Berrada

“…Tragacanth gum (TG) was selected to prepare a new superabsorbent material (CMTG-GA) based on carboxymethyl tragacanth (CMTG) crosslinked with glutaraldehyde (GA). …”
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Evaluation of the Organic Acids Ability for Extraction of Anthocyanins and Phenolic Compounds from Different Sources and Their Degradation Kinetics During Cold Storage by Hosseini Sepideh, Gharachorloo Maryam, Ghiassi-Tarzi Babak, Ghavami Mehrdad

“…In order to examine the effect of different acids on the degree of extraction of anthocyanin and total phenol, varied concentration of hydrochloric, citric and acetic acids were dissolved in a mixture of water and ethanol to prepare acidified aqueous solution. Results indicated that citric acid solution is one of the best solvents for phenolic and anthocyanin extraction which showed the best scavenging activity of DPPH radical. …”
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PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF REACTIVE RED DYE AND OPTIMIZATION OF THEIR EXPERIMENTAL FACTORS by Olabode Victor O., Alogala J.A., Okon U.E., Jinaidu Haruna M., Gamde, G.G., Jahkeng Williams E

“…Stock solution of reactive red dye was prepared (0.00001M) and serial dilution was used to prepare twenty-seven (27) different concentration of the dye solution which were subjected to photocatalytic degradation in a photo reactor using a ultraviolent light source under ambient environmental condition. …”
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Farklı post boylarının ve farklı siman kullanımının kron ile restore edilmiş dişlerin kırılma dayanımına etkisi by Halil İbrahim Kılınç, Tuğrul Aslan, Kerem Kılıç, Özgür Er

“…Tüm örnekler kompozit korlar ile restore edildi ve toplamda yaklaşık 5°’lik konverjans açısıyla 6 mm boyunda (1 mm ferrule dahil) prepare edildi. Sonra, tüm dişler tam metal kronlarla, cam iyonomer simanla simante edilerek restore edildi. …”
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Fostering Interprofessional Education During Required Clerkships for Medical Students Across Regional Campuses by Stephanie Freed, Deborah R. Birnbaum, Jennifer Schwartz, Paul Ko, Megan Christman, Paul Wallach

“…It requires minimal to no resources, ensures comparability, and helps prepare students for real-world teamwork. …”
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Professors and students’ perceptions about the use of the portfolio in the Prevention in Health subject by Bárbara Zabala Enrique, Natasha Sánchez Bouza, José Demián Rodríguez Medina, Esteban Sánchez Martínez, Rubén Darío García Núñez, Ileana María Enrique Corona

“…The students received guidance on the portfolio, which allowed them to prepare for their profession, organize and self-evaluate. …”
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Enantioselective Assembly of Fully Substituted α‐Amino Allenoates Through a Mannich Addition and Stepwise [3,3]‐σ Rearrangement Sequence by Haoxuan Yuan, Yi Zhou, Xiongda Xie, Ming Bao, Kewei Chen, Kemiao Hong, Zhixiang Yu, Xinfang Xu

“…Control experiments and the density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicated that this cascade reaction involves a Mannich‐type addition and stepwise [3,3]‐σ rearrangement sequence, leading to the fully substituted α‐amino allenoates, which are elusive and take multi‐step to prepare with other methods, in high yields and excellent enantioselectivity.…”
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