Water-Resistant Poly(ethylene oxide) Electrospun Membranes Enabled by In Situ UV-Cross-Linking for Efficient Daytime Radiative Cooling by Haiyan Zhang, Qingpeng Wang, Zhiguang Xu, Yan Zhao

“…Herein, we report an in situ UV-crosslinking strategy for preparing PEO electrospun membranes with water resistance for the application of daytime radiative cooling. …”
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Room-temperature phosphorescent transparent wood by Xixi Piao, Tengyue Wang, Xuefeng Chen, Guangming Wang, Xiangxiang Zhai, Kaka Zhang

“…Here, we use luminescent difluoroboron β-diketonate (BF2bdk) compounds, methyl methacrylate (MMA), delignified wood, and initiators to prepare room-temperature phosphorescent transparent wood by thermal initiation polymerization. …”
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Forensic Dermatology Expert Analytical Report: A New Frontier of Forensic Medicine by Philip R. Cohen, Lerah Sutton

“…After they complete their assessment of the evidence, they prepare a specialized presentation of their findings: a forensic expert analytical report. …”
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Experimental investigation on thermal management and performance enhancement of photovoltaic panel cooled by a sustainable shape stabilized phase change material by Ahmad Al Miaari, Khaled Own Mohaisen, Amir Al-Ahmed, Hafiz Muhammad Ali

“…The prepared SSPCM is attached to the rear back of a 5-W PV panel with a load of 18 Ω. …”
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Chitosan-Based Polyion Multilayer Coating on NPK Fertilizer as Controlled Released Fertilizer by Yuni Kusumastuti, Alit Istiani, Rochmadi, Chandra Wahyu Purnomo

“…The objective of this research is to prepare CRF by coating NPK fertilizer with multilayer chitosan-polyanion using alginate, pectin, and sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP). …”
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Resilience of Civiliarchic Democracy in the Face of Challenges and Gaps in European Integration: The Political Dimension of the Index of Civiliarchy by Ashot Aleksanyan, Arusyak Aleksanyan

“…Additionally, the method of discourse analysis was used to consider the narrative regarding the participation and lobbying from the EU and European institutions and values within the EaP countries, as well as prepare for the negotiations with EU and EU member states for the interests of EaP countries. …”
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Unveiling shadows: exploring the dark side of digital transformation in Abu Dhabi by Masood Badri, Mugheer Alkhaili, Hamad Aldhaheri, Guang Yang, Muna Albahar, Saad Yaageib, Asma Alrashdi

“…Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of adaptive policies for younger age groups to prepare them for a digital future.…”
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Silver Molybdate and Silver Tungstate Nanocomposites with Enhanced Photoluminescence by Yuri V. B. De Santana, José Ernane Cardoso Gomes, Leandro Matos, Guilherme Henrique Cruvinel, André Perrin, Christiane Perrin, Juan Andrès, José A. Varela, Elson Longo

“…Silver molybdate (Ag2MoO4) and silver tungstate (Ag2WO4) nanomaterials were prepared using two complementary methods, microwave assisted hydrothermal synthesis (MAH) (pH 7, 140 °C) and coprecipitation (pH 4, 70 °C), and were then used to prepare two core/shell composites, namely α-Ag2WO4/β-Ag2MoO4 (MAH, pH 4, 140 °C) and β-Ag2MoO4/β-Ag2WO4 (coprecipitation, pH 4, 70 °C). …”
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(Re)defining Resilience: How Engineering Educators Understand and Teach Resilience by Natalie Wint, Inês Direito

“…Secondly, engineering degrees prepare students for a profession, and likely place emphasis on graduate attributes such as resilience. …”
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Microfluidic Assays for CD4 T Lymphocyte Counting: A Review by Zhuolun Meng, Hassan Raji, Mahtab Kokabi, Deng Zou, James Chan, Qihao Liu, Ruifeng Zhang, Mehdi Javanmard

“…Flow cytometry remains the gold standard for enumerating CD4 T cells; however, flow cytometers are expensive, difficult to transport, and require skilled medical staff to prepare samples, operate the equipment, and interpret results. …”
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Epidemiologic trends and characteristics of cancer-related emergency department visits of older patients living with cancer in South Korea by Jung-In Ko, Sun Young Lee, Shin Hye Yoo, Kyae Hyung Kim, Belong Cho

“…GCED visits are associated with high hospitalization and mortality, especially among the oldest old. It is important to prepare for a rise in GCED visits is necessary.…”
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Artificial intelligence as a factor revolutionizing higher education by Yu. B. Melnyk, I. S. Pypenko

“…Trends in the use of chatbots in higher education were identified: students were 26.9% more likely than faculty to use artificial intelligence-based chatbots to prepare for classes or complete assignments at their college/university; almost all students (68.0% of 68.3% who use chatbots) edited the results returned by generative chatbots at their request; students were 30.1% more likely than faculty to edit these results. …”
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Construction Payment Automation Through Scan-to-BIM and Blockchain-Enabled Smart Contract by Hamdy Elsharkawi, Emad Elbeltagi, Mohamed S. Eid, Wael Alattyih, Hossam Wefki

“…Despite the desirable benefits of automated payments and enhanced access to digitized data progress, most payment applications rely on centralized control mechanisms; inefficient procedures; and documentation that takes time to prepare, review, and approve. As such, there is a need for a reliable payment automation system that guarantees timely execution of payments upon the detection of completed works. …”
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Enhanced Ciprofloxacin Ozonation Degradation by an Aqueous Zn-Cu-Ni Composite Silicate: Degradation Performance and Surface Mechanism by Yue Liu, Rong Guo, Jie Li, Yizhen Cheng, Congmin Wang, Weiqiang Wang, Huifan Zheng

“…The chemical coprecipitation method was used in this study to prepare the Zn-Cu-Ni composite silicate, serving as a heterogeneous ozonation catalyst. …”
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Functional Properties, Antioxidant Activity, and Organoleptic Quality of Novel Biscuit Produced by Moroccan Cladode Flour “Opuntia ficus-indica” by Bouchra Nabil, Rachida Ouaabou, Mourad Ouhammou, Lamia Essaadouni, Mostafa Mahrouz

“…Sensory evaluation showed that the substitution level (up to 25%) is ideal to prepare an acceptable bio-biscuit. Cladode flour could be very useful for the food industry as a source of bioactive compounds with technological potential and nutritional and antioxidant properties.…”
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Infant Oral Healthcare and Anticipatory Guidance Practices among Dentists in a Pediatric Care Shortage Area by Eman A. Bakhurji, Hassan M. Al-Saif, Mohammed A. Al-Shehri, Khalid M. Al-Ghamdi, Mohamed M. Hassan

“…The majority of respondents (94%) felt their training did not prepare them to practice AG. “Parents bringing their children for the first time for emergency or existing conditions” was cited by 99% of respondents as a barrier to performing AG. …”
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Integrating computational thinking practices into early childhood education in culturally responsive ways: Insights from research–practice partnership by Jeanne Hubelbank, Mia Dubosarsky, Shakhnoza Kayumova, Tiffany Davis, Nea Sann, Shawn Fortin, Gillian Smith

“…However, there is a gap in research regarding effective professional development models that would prepare early childhood teachers in terms of both disciplinary ideas and practices of CT, as well as attending to cultural, linguistic, and developmental differences in young children in asset‐based ways. …”
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Optimization of the Cryoprotectants for Direct Vat Set Starters in Sichuan Paocai Using Response Surface Methodology by Lianqun Wu, Zhenying Yang, Ying Zhang, Ling Li, Chunli Tan, Lixia Pan, Yanping Wu, Kai Zhong, Hong Gao

“…However, vacuum freeze-drying, commonly used to prepare direct vat set (DVS) starters, can significantly damage strains due to freezing stress. …”
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Experimental and Computational Study of the Formation of Composite Granular Fuel by L. N. Ovchinnikov, N. L. Ovchinnikov, A. V. Mitrofanov, S. V. Vasilevich, S. V. Shpeynova

“…In this paper, a statistical and experimental study was carried out aimed at finding rational technological conditions for granulating and drying composite fuel particles with a given mass ratio of components. To prepare fuel pellets of a given size from the initial fine-fraction components, a laboratory installation was used, the main elements of which were a Z-shaped mixer, a screw granulator, and a fixed bed dryer. …”
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Economic Studies by A. V. Kholopov

“…The establishment of the School of Economic Science at MGIMO was due to the necessity of the world economy research, and the need to prepare highly skilled specialists in international economics. …”
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