Enhanced Hydrogen Production over C-Doped CdO Photocatalyst in Na2S/Na2SO3 Solution under Visible Light Irradiation by Quan Gu, Huaqiang Zhuang, Jinlin Long, Xiaohan An, Huan Lin, Huaxiang Lin, Xuxu Wang

“…The C-doped CdO photocatalysts were simply prepared by high-temperature solid-state process. The as-prepared photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Estimation of Impact Strength of Kevlar/Basalt and Kevlar/Glass Interwoven Composite Laminate after High-Velocity Bullet Impact by J. Jensin Joshua, Dalbir Singh, Y. Murali Krishna, P. Sivaprakasam, D. Raja Joseph, P. S. Venkatanarayanan

“…The composite laminates are prepared using the compression moulding technique. …”
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تدریس مقرر الخدمات المکتبیة للتعلیم الالکترونى لطلاب أقسام المکتبات والمعلومات العربیة :دراسة تخطیطیة... by د. أمانى زکریا Zakari, د.غدیر مجدى

“…With the growing popularity of e-learning worldwide, the role of thelibrary in supporting this type of learning has become indisputable; anddespite the implementation of several e-learning projects in various Arabuniversities; and the emergence of two Arab periodicals interested inpublishing research supporting e-learning, Arab library & information sciencestudents have not been adequately prepared yet to provide the appropriateservices to both, the Faculty working with the e-learning system ,and theirstudents. …”
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Process Optimization for Development of Guar Gum-Based Biodegradable Hydrogel Film Using Response Surface Methodology by Junaid Aman, Navin Chandra Shahi, Umesh Chandra Lohani, Divya Balodhi, Rajat Singh, Naveen Kumar, Mohd Ishfaq Bhat, Avvaru Praveen Kumar

“…In the current study, a guar-gum-based biodegradable hydrogel film was prepared using an initiator (potassium persulfate), crosslinker (N-N methyl bis acrylamide), and plasticizer (glycerol) for packaging of fruits and vegetables. …”
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Vitamin D and Chronic Pain in Immigrant and Ethnic Minority Patients—Investigation of the Relationship and Comparison with Native Western Populations by Sebastian Straube, R. Andrew Moore, Sheena Derry, Ernst Hallier, Henry J. McQuay

“…Included were studies reporting on 25-OH vitamin D levels in immigrant/ethnic minority populations affected by chronic pain, and/or reporting on the treatment of chronic pain with vitamin D preparations in such populations. …”
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Identification of the Anisotropic Elastic Parameters of NiCrAlY Coating by Combining Nanoindentation and Finite Element Method by Jingyu Zhai, Yugang Chen, Xinyuan Song, Hongchun Wu, Qingkai Han

“…For vibration damping, coatings are prepared on surface of the structures (substrates), which constitute the coating-substrate composite structures. …”
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Polypyrrole-Chitosan-CaFe2O4 Layer Sensor for Detection of Anionic and Cationic Dye Using Surface Plasmon Resonance by Amir Reza Sadrolhosseini, Pooria Moozarm Nia, Suhaidi Shafie, Kamyar Shameli, Mohd Adzir Mahdi

“…A polypyrrole-chitosan-calcium ferrite nanocomposite was prepared using the electrodeposition method. The prepared layer was characterized by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, the X-ray diffraction technique, and field emission electron microscopy. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activities of Chitosan and Carboxymethyl Chitosan Schiff-Base/Silver Nanoparticles by Ahmed M. Khalil, Reham A. Abdel-Monem, Osama M. Darwesh, Ahmed I. Hashim, Afaf A. Nada, Samira T. Rabie

“…Characterizations of the prepared compounds via FTIR spectroscopy, SEM, TEM, and TGA were carried out. …”
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Structural and Oxidative Properties of Manganese Incorporated Mesostructure Silica for Methane Oxidation by Rihem Dardouri, Anis Gannouni, Mongia Saïd Zina

“…Manganese catalysts containing templated mesostructured porous silica were prepared using different methods of preparation, namely, the direct hydrothermal (DHT), solid-state ion exchange (SSI), template ion exchange (TIE), and impregnation (Imp) methods. …”
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Location of appropriate areas for artificial feeding of shahriar plain with improvement of groundwater condition approach by Using Boolean logic model by parviz kardavani, Farideh Asadian, mohammad reza Fallah

“…Using Boolean logic, final maps were prepared in two classes: suitable and unsuitable. Finally, the best place for the implementation of artificial recharge of aquifers in the region was identified. …”
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Enhanced Photoactivity of Fe + N Codoped Anatase-Rutile Nanowire Film under Visible Light Irradiation by Kewei Li, Haiying Wang, Chunxu Pan, Jianhong Wei, Rui Xiong, Jing Shi

“…Rutile-anatase phase mixed codoped TiO2 nanowires were designed and prepared by a two-step anodic oxidation method. The results of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy confirm that the prepared codoped TiO2 nanowires exhibit intimately contacted anatase-rutile heterostructure with the rutile content of 21.89%. …”
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Films from Glyoxal-Crosslinked Spruce Galactoglucomannans Plasticized with Sorbitol by Kirsi S. Mikkonen, Mari I. Heikkilä, Stefan M. Willför, Maija Tenkanen

“…Films were prepared from a renewable and biodegradable forest biorefinery product, spruce O-acetyl-galactoglucomannans (GGMs), crosslinked with glyoxal. …”
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Phytonutrients in Oat (Avena sativa L.) Drink: Effect of Plant Extract on Antiradical Capacity, Nutritional Value and Sensory Characteristics by Gramza-Michałowska Anna, Kmiecik Dominik, Kobus-Cisowska Joanna, Żywica Anna, Dziedzic Krzysztof, Brzozowska Anna

“…The paper describes the use of three preparations of plant origin: yellow tea leaf extract, mulberry extract and steviol glycosides from stevia leaves. …”
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Protocol for the three-dimensional analysis of rodent skeletal muscle by Smrithi Karthikeyan, Yoko Asakura, Mayank Verma, Atsushi Asakura

“…Here, we present a protocol for preparing optically cleared extensor digitorum longus (EDL) skeletal muscle samples suitable for confocal imaging/computational analysis. …”
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Evaluation of PE Films Having NIR-Reflective Additives for Greenhouse Applications in Arid Regions by Syed K. H. Gulrez, Ahmed M. Abdel-Ghany, Ibrahim M. Al-Helal, Saeed M. Al-Zaharani, Abdullah A. Alsadon

“…Linear-low-density-polyethylene- (LLDPE-) based formulations with several near-infrared- (NIR-) reflective pigments were prepared by melt blending technique and their subsequent films were prepared by blown film extrusion process. …”
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Vanadium Pentoxide Nanoparticles Doped ZnO: Physicochemical, Optical, Dielectric, and Photocatalytic Properties by Imen Massoudi, Ridha Hamdi, Amani Rached, Zainah A. AlDhawi, Fatimah M. Alobaidan, Hawra M. Alhamdan, Ghadeer A. Almohammed Ali, Fatimah E. Almuslim, Amor Ben Ali

“…The photocatalytic performance of the prepared materials was tested under visible light using methylene blue (MB) as a pollutant dye model. …”
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Optimizing glycerosome formulations via an orthogonal experimental design to enhance transdermal triptolide delivery by Zhu Chunyun, Zhang Yongtai, Wu Tong, He Zehui, Guo Teng, Feng Nianping

“…In this study, glycerosomes were prepared as the transdermal vehicle to enhance the transdermal delivery of triptolide. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization and Use of Schiff Bases as Fluorimetric Analytical Reagents (Part II) by Mohamed N. Ibrahim, Salaheddin A. I. Sharif

“…Many Schiff bases were prepared by condensation reaction of certain aromatic amines with aromatic aldehydes derivatives and then the fluorescence properties of these Schiff bases were examined in acidic and basic media. …”
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Small Bowel Review: Part I by ABR Thomson, J Hasan, M Keelan, G Wild

“…In the past year there have been many advances in the area of small bowel physiology and pathology. In preparation for this review, over 500 papers were assessed, and some have been selected and reviewed, with a particular focus on presenting clinically useful information for the practising gastroenterologist.…”
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Targeting ADG of Developing Replacement Heifers Using Age and Body Weight by John Arthington, Philipe Moriel

“… This publication was prepared to assist beef cattle producers and livestock agents in determining the target ADG and management system to develop replacement beef heifers in Florida. …”
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