Running Collaborative Competence Groups - Exploring Experiences From Five Countries by Vibeke Krane, Ewelina Zubala, Thomas H. Thorning, Elena Quintana Murci, Eunice Macedo

“…The findings show how it is essential to recruit adequate stakeholders and how the network can contribute as gatekeepers in this identification. Preparation for the CCG meetings is essential, and a close collaboration with the main project team is crucial. …”
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Tribological Characterization of Epoxy Hybrid Composites Reinforced with Al2O3 Nanofiller by K. Dilip Kumar, M. Shantharaja, M. D. Kiran, M. Rajesh, Nithin Kumar, Haiter Lenin

“…In the present research, epoxy matrix reinforced with nylon-6 fibers and glass fibers were prepared using the solution blend technique. Alumina nanoparticles are added as fillers to enhance the properties of epoxy hybrid composites. …”
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Large variability in the alkaloid content of Corydalis yanhusuo dietary supplements by Paula B. Luis, Claus Schneider

“…Five of the products had comparable content of alkaloids (9.5 ± 1.6 mg/g), equaling about the amount of alkaloids of an extract prepared from CY rhizome (12.7 mg/g). The other samples had much lower content (1.8 ± 0.9 mg/g), or alkaloids were below quantifiable. …”
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Phenomenon of differentiation as a basic condition for inclusion in primary education by Monika Semradova

“…However, teachers are not sufficiently prepared for this reality, and very little relevant literature exists. …”
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Challenges of MS‐based small extracellular vesicles proteomics by Daniel Fochtman, Lukasz Marczak, Monika Pietrowska, Anna Wojakowska

“…Reliable results can be obtained from sEV profiling provided that the analysis is well planned, prepared for, and backed by pilot studies or appropriate research.…”
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Process Optimization for Biosingeing of 100% Cotton Terry Towel Fabric Using Box–Behnken Design by Aklilu Azanaw, Asnake Ketema

“…The effects of varying chemical concentrations, temperatures, and processing times were examined in the model and different process parameters were optimized in the preparation biosingeing process. The results of the Box–Behnken design were obtained as R2 = 0.7243, 0.9027, and 0.9966 for optimum absorbency, weight loss, and tensile strength, respectively. …”
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Synthesis of E-Isomer of α-Hydrazone Phosphonates via Nucleophilic Addition of Trialkyl Phosphite to Nitrile Imines (NIs) and DFT Calculations by Sinem Altınışık, Sıdıka Polat Çakır

“…NI derivatives were prepared by the utilization of N-phenyl hydrazine chloride precursors in the presence of a base. …”
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Identification of GastrointestinalEndoparasites in Native Chickens (Gallus domesticus)in PattongkoVillage, Sinjai Tengah District, Sinjai Regency by Andi Evi Erviani, Zohra Hasyim, Saeful Musawwir

“…Sampling was carried out by random sampling method using 20 native chickens whose feces were taken as much as 5 grams per head. Sample preparation was carried out at the Zoology Laboratory FMIPA Hasanuddin University and sample examination and identification were carried out at the Parasitology Laboratory of the Maros Veterinary Center, which conducts 3 types of sample testing, namely the native method, the flotation method and the sedimentation method. …”
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Optical Active Thermal Stable Nanocomposites Using Polybutadiene-Based Polyurethane and Graphene Quantum Dot-MnO2 by Zahra Rahmatpanah, Mir Mohammad Alavi Nikje, Maryam Dargahi

“…For this purpose, a one-pot polymerization approach was employed in preparation of polyurethane through the reaction of amine polyol and toluene diisocyanate (TDI) in presence of DBTDL catalyst. …”
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Mental health literacy of Greek teachers: Highlighting critical factors for identifying and supporting students in need by Eleftheria Spyropoulou, Christina Athanasiades, Ariadni Stogiannidou, Elias Kourkoutas

“…Given that mental health literacy is an urgent topic for teacher preparation to act proactively and support appropriately students in need, the findings provide a wealth of information for the design of relevant educational programs for teachers. …”
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Absorbed Pb2+ and Cd2+ Ions in Water by Cross-Linked Starch Xanthate by Kai Feng, Guohua Wen

“…A cross-linked starch xanthate was prepared by graft copolymerization of acrylamide and sodium acrylate onto starch xanthate using potassium persulfate and sodium hydrogen sulfite initiating system and N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide as a cross-linker. …”
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Correlation analysis between micro and macro indicators of high modulus modified asphalt for asphalt pavement. by Jiarong Wang, Zhengqi Zhang, Zhongnan Tian

“…To explore the relationship, two kinds of high modulus asphalt (HMA), LLDPE/SBS composite modified asphalt and rubber/PPA composite modified asphalt were prepared according to the HMA requirements. Secondly, Molecular models of two kinds of HMA were established through molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and the high temperature parameters of LLDPE/SBS composite modified asphalt were obtained with the two methods, namely the micro molecular dynamics simulation and high temperature rheological test, respectively. …”
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Language Ideologies in Irish Secondary Schools: A raciolinguistic approach by Stephen Lucek

“…On the one hand, they are tasked with preparing young people for the world that they will encounter after graduation. …”
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Realization of High Dynamic Range Imaging in the GLORIA Network and Its Effect on Astronomical Measurement by Stanislav Vítek, Petr Páta

“…At the moment, there are prepared educational materials related to events like Sun eclipse (measuring local atmosphere changes), Aurora Borealis (calculation of Northern Lights height), or transit of Venus (measurement of the Earth-Sun distance). …”
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Effects of Blended-Cement Paste Chemical Composition Changes on Some Strength Gains of Blended-Mortars by Mehmet Serkan Kirgiz

“…Blended cements (BC) were prepared by blending of 5% gypsum and 6%, 20%, 21%, and 35% marble powder (MP) or 6%, 20%, 21%, and 35% brick powder (BP) for CEMI42.5N cement clinker and grinding these portions in ball mill at 30 (min). …”
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Regional Determinants of Efficiency Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Evidence from Poland by Teresa Łuczka, Paweł Przepióra

“…Data used in the study was collected from GUS[1] and EUROSTAT and encompassed 16 provinces for the years 2003-2008. The model prepared included 11 independent variables on labor force, social mobility, living standard and R&D policy. …”
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Formation of research skills of future engineers in the process of studying material science by Natalia V. Kosareva, Elena V. Kuznetsova

“…An example of the organization of the laboratory work “Preparation of micro-sections” is considered in detail. …”
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RESEARCH ON COMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE OF 304 STAINLESS STEEL MULTI-LAYER GRADIENT LATTICE AND GRADIENT RATE INFLUENCE by XU XiangCong, GAO JiaLi, HAO YunBo2

“…Firstly, two kinds of gradient lattice structures of variable diameter BCC (DBCC) and variable angle BCC ( ABCC) were designed based on the body-centered cubic ( BCC ) structure, and the multi-layer gradient structures of 304 stainless steel were prepared by selective laser melting process. Then, the compression and energy absorption properties of the gradient lattice structure and the uniform lattice structure were comparatively studied. …”
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RELAIBILITY ASSESSMENT OF THE SOIL-WATER-RETENTION FOR UNSATURATED SAND SOILS by Mohammed Shakir Mahmood, Mustafa Jamal Abrahim, Salah Mahdi Saleh

“…Two sets of tested specimens are prepared, first, at 90% and second at 95% of the maximum dry unit weight from the standard Proctor experiment. …”
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Experimental evaluation of nanoclay assisted water based EOR method by Hamid Mohammad Soleimani, Mohammad Taghi Sadeghi

“…Experiments such as nanofluid preparation, nanofluid stability, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Zeta potential, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis, clay swelling tests, CA and IFT measurements were performed for this purpose. …”
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