X-Ray-Based 3D Histopathology of the Kidney Using Cryogenic Contrast-Enhanced MicroCT by Arne Maes, Onno Borgel, Clara Braconnier, Tim Balcaen, Martine Wevers, Rebecca Halbgebauer, Markus Huber-Lang, Greet Kerckhofs

“…By comparing different contrast-enhancing staining agents and freezing protocols, we found that the preferred sample preparation protocol was the combination of staining with 1:2 hafnium(IV)-substituted Wells-Dawson polyoxometalate and freezing by submersion in isopentane at −78°C. …”
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An Enthusiastic Glance in to the Visible Responsive Photocatalysts for Energy Production and Pollutant Removal, with Special Emphasis on Titania by Padikkaparambil Silija, Zahira Yaakob, Viswanathan Suraja, Njarakkattuvalappil Narayanan Binitha, Zubair Shamsul Akmal

“…The development of photocatalysts that function under visible light for the efficient utilization of sunlight is an area of current interest and thus the different methods of preparation for the visible active photocatalysts are also explored.…”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Novel magnetic organic–inorganic hybrids based on aromatic polyamides and ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles with biological activity by Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Mostafa Ghafori Gorab, Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi, Mohammad mahdavi, Ali Reza Akbarzadeh, Ali Maleki, Hossein Ghafuri

“…The toxicity of the synthesized hybrid at the highest concentration (1000 μg/ml) is 13.65% and on the other hand, the cell viability percentage is 86.35%. So, the prepared hybrid is biocompatible and non-toxic to Hu02 cells. …”
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Effect of Mn Doping on Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of CoCuNiTi High-Entropy Alloy Coatings by Mingxing Ma, Zhixin Wang, Chengjun Zhu, Ying Dong, Lixin Liu, Liang Zhao, Qingxue Cui, Dachuan Zhu, Deliang Zhang

“…Mn-doped CoCuNiTi HEACs were prepared on 45 carbon steel substrate by laser cladding. …”
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The Role of Motility Impairment in the Pathogenesis of Functional Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Modern Possibilities for Their Treatment (Resolution of an Expert Coun... by I. V. Maev, A. S. Trukhmanov, A. A. Sheptulin, V. I. Simanenkov, S. R. Abdulhakov, N. A. Agafonova, V. A. Akhmedov, T. A. Ilchishina, M. G. Ipatova, O. V. Krapivnaya, Yu. A. Kucheryavyi, M. F. Osipenko, O. A. Storonova, G. N. Tarasova, G. Ya. Khismatullina, S. V. Cheryomushkin

“…The use of modern medical preparations, which are characterized by a high level of safety and the targeted action towards a specific motility disorder, allows optimal therapy results to be achieved with minimal risks for the patient.…”
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Effect of Different Catalysts on Properties of Coal Tar Pitch Modified by Cinnamaldehyde by Wenjuan Zhang, Wenhong Tian, Shihua Song, Xianren Zeng, Peng Gao, Lili Mao, Tiehu Li

“…Cinnamaldehyde- (CMA-) modified coal tar pitches (CTPs) are prepared in the presence of acids. In this paper, the effect of boric acid and p-toluene sulfonic acid on the pyrolysis and graphitization process of CMA-modified CTP was studied. …”
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Methodology for finding parameters of cutting transitions in APQP process of preproduction of new automotive components by L. R. Safarova, S. V. Kasyanov, D. T. Safarov

“…The methodology can be used when selecting and evaluating the technological accuracy of newly purchased equipment in the APQP process of preparing the production of a new automotive component, acceptance of existing equipment after modernization or repair, as well as the audit of the technological process by the auditors of the supplier.…”
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Remediation and resource utilization of Cr(Ⅲ), Al(Ⅲ) and Zr(Ⅳ)-containing tannery effluent based on chitosan-carboxymethyl cellulose aerogel by Shuang Liang, Xuechuan Wang, Chao Wei, Long Xie, Zhongming Song, Xugang Dang

“…Composite aerogel based on sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMCNa) and chitosan (CS), i.e., CS/CMCNa, was prepared through a sol-gel method. Then, CS/CMCNa was used for simulating the adsorption of metal ions (Cr3+, Al3+ and Zr4+) produced by the tanning industry. …”
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Effect of Ceramic Boron Carbide Particles Addition on the Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics of Al7020 Alloy Composites by Shrishail Basappa Angadi, Santosh Kumar, Madeva Nagaral, Virupaxi Auradi, Balaraj Valukula

“….% (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8wt. %). Lastly, the prepared samples were subjected to tensile, compression, hardness, and fracture toughness tests to evaluate the impact of B4C particles on density, mechanical, and microstructural parameters. …”
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Study of Structural, Dielectric, and Phase Transition of Strontium Doped BaTiO₃ by Asmaa Zouitine, Abdelhak El Ghandouri, Abdelhalim Elbasset, Farid Abdi, Taj-dine Lamcharfi, Hicham Laribou, Lamiae Mrharrab, Zouhairi Mohammed

“…In this paper, we studied the effect of strontium doping on the structural, microstructural, dielectric, and electrical properties of Ba1-xSrxTiO3 (BSxT) ceramics prepared via the sol-gel method, with x = 0.00 to 0.15. …”
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Removal of Fluoride from Drinking Water Using Modified Immobilized Activated Alumina by Aneeza Rafique, M. Ali Awan, Ayesha Wasti, Ishtiaq A. Qazi, Muhammad Arshad

“…The study describes the removal of fluoride from drinking water using modified immobilized activated alumina (MIAA) prepared by sol-gel method. The modification was done by adding a specific amount of alum during the sol formation step. …”
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Simultaneous Detemination of Atorvastatin Calcium and Amlodipine Besylate by Spectrophotometry and Multivariate Calibration Methods in Pharmaceutical Formulations by Amir H. M. Sarrafi, Elahe Konoz, Maryam Ghiyasvand

“…The proposed method are simple, fast, inexpensive and do not need any separation or preparation methods.…”
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A Type of MOF-Derived Porous Carbon with Low Cost as an Efficient Catalyst for Phenol Hydroxylation by Renjie Zhou, Gui Chen, Yuejun Ouyang, Hairui Ni, Nonglin Zhou, Bailin Xiang

“…The results show that the Cu/MDPC-600 catalyst prepared by using MOF-5 as the template has a very high specific surface area, and Cu is uniformly supported on the carrier. …”
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Removal of Grey BL from Dye Wastewater by Derris (Pongamia Glabra) Leaf Powder by Adsorption by T. Mugugan, A. Ganapathi, R. Valliappan

“…The dye, Grey BL was adsorbed on an adsorbent prepared from mature leaves of the Pungan tree (Pongamia glabra). …”
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A self-sensing high strength grout used in prefabricated construction: The hybrid effects of carbon black and micro steel fiber by Yubo Li, Dingchao Hu, Xingyang He, Ying Su, Wuyi Lei, Yingbin Wang, Jin Yang, Yuxue Zhu

“…However, current literature lack comprehensive details regarding its preparation and properties. This study systematically evaluate the hybrid effects of carbon black (CB) and micro steel fiber (MSF), two cheap fillers, on the properties and sensing capacity of grout. …”
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Impacts of PU Foam Stand-Off Layer on the Vibration Damping Performance of Stand-Off Free Layer Damping Cantilever Beams by Longqiang Liang, Weibo Huang, Ping Lyu, Mingliang Ma, Fandi Meng, Yingjie Sang

“…In this paper, a stand-off free layer damping cantilever beam is prepared with the steel plate as the base layer, rigid polyurethane (PU) foam as the stand-off layer, and rubber as the damping layer, and the motion equation of the cantilever beam is derived. …”
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Training of Competitive Graduates Based on the Educational Standard of the ITMO University by A. A. Shekhonin, A. O. Voznesenskaya, A. V. Bakholdin, O. A. Gavrilina

“…TheITMOUniversityhas created mechanisms for the formation of actual requirements for the preparation of competitive professionals demanded at an international level. …”
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Application of mixed reality combined with intelligent management in laparoscopic surgery for the endometrial cancer (混合现实技术联合智能化管理在子宫内膜癌腹腔镜手术中的应用)... by FANG Yiming (方一名), YANG Ying (杨英), YAO Chong (姚冲), XIAO Yao (肖瑶)

“…This paper summarized the key points of nursing cooperation for a patient undergoing mixed-reality system guided resection of endometrial malignancy. key points of nursing included preoperative preparation, management of surgical instruments and equipments, preoperative investigation of precision and perioperative nursing cooperation. …”
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Photoresponsive Wettability in Monolayer Films from Sinapinic Acid by Cleverson A. S. Moura, Douglas J. C. Gomes, Nara C. de Souza, Josmary R. Silva

“…SinA monolayers were prepared by using the layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembly technique. …”
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FABRICATION OF MAYNE’S SPACE MAINTAINER FOR PREMATURE LOSS OF DECIDUOUS TEETH by Sianiwati Goenharto, M. Kautsar Haula Robbi, Eny Inayati, Okti Setyowati, Endang Kusdarjanti, Mia Laksmi Lita Rosa, Sujati, Sri Wahjuni, Sri Redjeki, Anisa Nur Halimah

“…Conclusion: It is concluded that fabrication of Mayne's space maintainer in the case of premature loss of tooth 74 includes the preparation of a working model, adjustment of the molar band on tooth 75, making the loop, followed by soldering the loop to the molar band, finally the finishing and polishing.…”
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