High‐performance and flexible thermoelectric generator based on a robust carbon nanotube/BiSbTe foam by Myeong Hoon Jeong, Eun Jin Bae, Byoungwook Park, Jong‐Woon Ha, Mijeong Han, Young Hun Kang

“…We used a facile and rapid solvent evaporation process to prepare a robust carbon nanotube/Bi0.45Sb1.55Te3 (CNT/BST) foam with a high thermoelectric figure of merit (zT). …”
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Mitochondria-Targeting Type-I Photodynamic Therapy Based on Phenothiazine for Realizing Enhanced Immunogenic Cancer Cell Death via Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress by Duan Z, Li L, Zhan Q, Chen J, Li Q, Liu R, Tu Y

“…This study presents Rh-PTZ, a small organic molecule with a D-π-A structure, that simultaneously amplifies mitochondria-targeted type-I PDT-dependent immune stimulation for the treatment of hypoxic cancer.Methods: The hydrophobic Rh-PTZ was encapsulated into F127 to prepare Rh-PTZ nanoparticles (Rh-PTZ NPs). The type-I ROS generation ability, mitochondrial targeting capacity, and ICD triggering effect mediated by Rh-PTZ NPs under LED light irradiation were investigated. …”
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The association between socioeconomic status and pandemic influenza: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Svenn-Erik Mamelund, Clare Shelley-Egan, Ole Rogeberg

“…<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>We found that SES was significantly associated with pandemic influenza outcomes with people of lower SES having the highest disease burden in both 1918 and 2009. To prepare for future pandemics, we must consider social vulnerability. …”
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Processing Window and Microstructure of NiCoCrAlY Coating Deposited on Cast Iron Using Multilayer Laser Cladding by Hao Liu, Peijian Chen, Haifeng Yang, Jingbin Hao, Xianhua Tian, Xiuli He, Gang Yu

“…Nickel-base or cobalt-base alloy coatings prepared by laser cladding can improve the surface properties of cast iron, thereby increasing the service life of the components; however, due to the poor weldability and high carbon content of cast iron, the use of laser cladding to prepare alloy coatings faces many difficulties. …”
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An analytical study of the availability of comprehensive knowledge marketing management in Iraqi sports institutions by Luma Samer Hamoodi, Nadeema Badr Mohammed, Zainab Ali Abdul Ameer, Missaa Nadem, Nihad Mohammed Alwan, Najlaa Abbas AL-Zuhairi, Liqaa Abdullah Ali

“… Objective: The current study aimed to prepare a measure for comprehensive knowledge marketing management. …”
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Model of forecasting of material resources and estimated cost at early stages of life cycle of construction objects by M. V. Gureev, A. N. Makarov

“…Design documentation for 37 multi-apartment residential buildings with allocated and normalized parameters: technical and economic indicators, material and technical resources, cost and others. To prepare and train AI models based on Python, the methods of the scikit-learn library were selected to compare the following mathematical models: decision trees, regressions and algorithms based on boosting.Results. …”
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Enhancing peer assessment with artificial intelligence by Keith J. Topping, Ed Gehringer, Hassan Khosravi, Srilekha Gudipati, Kaushik Jadhav, Surya Susarla

“…The paper incorporates a case study of the RIPPLE peer-assessment tool, which harnesses student wisdom, insights from the learning sciences and AI to enable time-constrained educators to immerse their students in deep and personalized learning experiences that effectively prepare them to serve as assessors. Once trained, they use a comprehensive rubric to vet learning resources submitted by other students. …”
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Examining the Influence of Field Study on Academic Performance of Geography Students: A Case Study of Rock High School in Southern Division Kabale Municipality. by Turyamwijuka, Ronald

“…From the research, objective three it was found the ways of improving field studies in promoting academic performance and included choosing a location for a field experience is important, successful fieldwork requires preparation by students and instructors alike. , instructors also need to prepare their equipment…”
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Public Procurement Practices and Service Delivery: A Case of Kisoro District Local Government. by Nyiramfite, Emily

“…In light of these findings, it was recommended that the government should invest more in the will to expand the political capacity necessary to implement and enforce the very comprehensive procurement regulations and prepare a proper and comprehensive procurement legal framework and that the government, in its bid to develop Uganda, should focus on fighting corruption in public procurement, which manifests itself in bribery of evaluation and tender board members, facility payments, embezzlement, influence peddling, favoritism, and conflict of interest. …”
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Affirmative Action on Women Education and Access of Employment Opportunities by Women in Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Nasasira, Praise

“…The study results on the roles of affirmative action on women's education and access to employment opportunities, the highest number of respondents mentioned that affirmative action helps in ensuring a more balanced gender representation and promotes gender sensitivity among all students, and the least number of respondents mentioned that affirmative action initiatives help women to navigate academic challenges and prepare for professional success. The study findings on the causes of gender disparity in education and employment opportunities, the highest number of respondents mentioned a lack of school gender-friendly facilities to provide a favorable environment for students and the least number of respondents mentioned that lack of female teachers as role models is a key factor hindering girls experience quality education. …”
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The Effect of Al Particles Size on the Thermal Behavior and Kinetics of Al-MnO2 Thermite System by Jia-xing Song, Tao Guo, Wen Ding, Miao Yao, Li Yang, Xiao-nan Zhang, Zhong-shen Yu, Jia-xiang Wu, Jun Zhang, Xiang Fang

“…By using ultrasonic dispersion method, the fuel-rich thermite samples were prepared and characterized by SEM and TG-DSC at different heating rates. …”
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Separation and purification of chicken IgY with its field efficacy in controlling avian influenza in Muscovy ducks by F. M. Radwan, A. A. El-Shemy, N. I. Toaleb, M. A. Bastamy, M. M. Amer

“…The study aimed to prepare pure immunoglobulin Y (IgY) and investigate its potential of use in avian influenza (AI) H5N1 control in naturally infected ducks. …”

The state-of-the-art review on biochar as green additives in cementitious composites: performance, applications, machine learning predictions, and environmental and economic implic... by Ping Ye, Binglin Guo, Huyong Qin, Cheng Wang, Yang Liu, Yuyang Chen, Pengfei Bian, Di Lu, Lei Wang, Weiping Zhao, Yonggan Yang, Li Hong, Peng Gao, Peiyong Ma, Binggen Zhan, Qijun Yu

“…The utilization of BC to prepare sustainable cementitious composites with economically value-added benefits has recently attracted much research interest. …”
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Biomimetic Microstructural Materials for Intervertebral Disk Degeneration Repair by Ang Li, Hui Yuan, Feng Cai, Juan Wang, Zehao Chen, Xiaohu Li, Hongze Chang, Wenguo Cui, Xiaodong Liu

“…Techniques such as electrostatic spinning and fiber‐winding machines have been employed to prepare biomimetic materials. In this review, the physiological structure of the IVD is described, and advanced studies on its microstructure are summarized. …”
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PYTHON PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE AS A MEANS OF TRAINING FUTURE TEACHERS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE WHEN WORKING WITH ARDUINO by V. Kyslitsyn, L. Shevchenko, V. Umanets

“…The results of the study and the developed teaching and learning materials will help to interest students in STEM education and prepare a new generation of computer science teachers for the challenges of the modern technological world, expand their methodological arsenal and develop the ability to use integrated technical, engineering and mathematical solutions to solve theoretical and practical problems. …”
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SDRG-Net: Integrating multi-level color transformation encryption and ICNN-IRDO feature analysis for robust diabetic retinopathy diagnosis by Venkata Kotam Raju Poranki, B. Srinivasarao

“…Firstly, preprocessing techniques are applied to normalize the EyePACS and Messidor datasets and prepare the images for subsequent analysis. Next, Multi Level Color Transformation (MLCT) based image encryption is employed to enhance the robustness and security of the data, ensuring patient privacy while maintaining diagnostic accuracy. …”
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The structure and procedure of economic calculations for the organization of remuneration in crisis enterprises by A. R. Bril, O. V. Kalinina, A. A. Sedyakina, S. V. Kalmykova

“…To work out the various options for the plan and effectively address these issues, reliable information is needed on the economic and organizational capabilities of the enterprise, the level of risks and the state of the market. In order to prepare such information, the article proposes a settlement system and a decision-making procedure based on the separation of the principles of external and internal analysis, the development of the company’s regulatory budget and a business plan for overcoming the crisis…”
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Fermentation optimization and pilot production of Bacillus subtilis ZY1 producing CpxP by Rongrong DONG, Huan ZHANG, Xinran YU, Hao LIU, Xiaohui ZHOU

“…In order to obtain the optimal conditions for liquid fermentation of Bacillus subtilis ZY1 producing CpxP protein and prepare microecological bactericides, the fermentation process of Bacillus subtilis ZY1 was optimized by single factor test and response surface test. …”
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Bifunctional copper ion/melittin incorporated hydrogel with antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities for infected skin wound healing by Jun Yao, Xiao Li, Minjie Lin, Zhuoqi Han, Xiaonan Wang, Jingjing Guo, Bing Wu, Jiajie Xia

“…Melittin (MEL) is then loaded to prepare a SA@Cu-MEL hydrogel. We optimised the sodium alginate and Cu2+ and MEL concentrations in SA@Cu-MEL hydrogels using Response Surface Methodology method. …”
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Lithuanian Language at School: Scientific Insights and Pedagogical Experience by Ona Laima Gudzinevičiūtė, Džiuljeta Maskuliūnienė

“…The articles in the literature section are divided into five thematic blocks: 1) Promotion of reading, professional press for teachers; 2) Lithuanian writers’ works in school, concerns of reading classics; 3) Children’s literature and school; 4) Working with the text to prepare the future reader; 5) Non-traditional literature teaching methods and other problems. …”
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