A Novel Parabolic Trough Concentrating Solar Heating for Cut Tobacco Drying System by Jiang Tao Liu, Ming Li, Qiong Fen Yu, De Li Ling

“…The relative errors between simulated and experimental values are less than 8%, indicating that this mathematical model is accurate for the cut tobacco airflow drying process. The optimum preparation conditions are an inlet airflow velocity of 15 m/s, an initial cut tobacco moisture content of 26%, and an inlet airflow temperature of 200°C. …”
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Evaluación de la asignatura Medicina General Integral VII en el policlínico universitario by Cynthia Olivia Morales Pérez, Maricel Castellanos González, Jorge Prudencio Cañellas Granda, Adis Castro Barberena, Regla Odalys La Llama Hernández, Armando German Chamizo Avello

“…<strong>Results: </strong>managers referred insufficient chances for exchanging with subordinates as well as for the profits of methodological activities, teachers were dissatisfied because of insufficient educational preparation and high work load and students reported difficulties with the availability and on-time delivery of textbooks, in addition to not having the necessary instrumentation for skills appropriation. …”
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Production of Biodiesel from High Acid Value Waste Cooking Oil Using an Optimized Lipase Enzyme/Acid-Catalyzed Hybrid Process by N. Saifuddin, A. Z. Raziah, H. Nor Farah

“…The present study is aimed at developing an enzymatic/acid-catalyzed hybrid process for biodiesel production using waste cooking oil with high acid value (poor quality) as feedstock. Tuned enzyme was prepared using a rapid drying technique of microwave dehydration (time required around 15 minutes). …”
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Photofunctional Co-Cr Alloy Generating Reactive Oxygen Species for Photodynamic Applications by Kang-Kyun Wang, Bong-Jin Kim, Mi Hee Lee, Byeong-Ju Kwon, Dong Hoon Choi, Jong-Chul Park, Yong-Rok Kim

“…We report the fabrication of photofunctional Co-Cr alloy plate that is prepared by a simple modification process for photodynamic application. …”
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Analysis of reticulated dome with universal connector by Oleksandr Gilodo, Andrii Arsirii, Yuliia Somina

“… In order to investigate the stress-strain state of a 4 m diameter reticulated dome model, four series of glued wooden rods were prepared for centric and eccentric compression tests. …”
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Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor in punch biopsies from human colonic mucosa by Max Nyström, Ulla Peterson Westin, Carina Linder, Kjell Ohlsson

“…A total of 36 samples from four patients were used. Mucosa preparation was carried out using a punch biopsy technique, and samples of 3, 4 and 6 mm diameter were used. …”
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Sandwich Structured Composites for Aeronautics: Methods of Manufacturing Affecting Some Mechanical Properties by Aneta Krzyżak, Michał Mazur, Mateusz Gajewski, Kazimierz Drozd, Andrzej Komorek, Paweł Przybyłek

“…The samples of sandwiches were tested for failure caused by impact load. Sandwiches prepared in the same way were used for structural analysis of adhesive layer between panels and core. …”
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Phenol Red Adsorption from Aqueous Solution on the Modified Bentonite by Nguyen Le My Linh, Tran Duong, Hoang Van Duc, Nguyen Thi Anh Thu, Pham Khac Lieu, Nguyen Van Hung, Le Thi Hoa, Dinh Quang Khieu

“…In the present work, the modified bentonites were prepared by the modification of bentonite with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), both cetyltrimethylammonium bromide and hydroxy-Fe cations and both cetyltrimethylammonium bromide and hydroxy-Al cations. …”
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Medium temperature sintered BaTiO3-based ceramics for X8R capacitors by Xinyue Zhang, Junlei Qi, Yiqian Liu, Jinghan Cai, Yuan-hua Lin

“…Herein, a series of BaTiO3-based dielectric ceramics were prepared by the conventional solid-state method, and the effects of Bi4Ti3O12 and Mn3O4 on the properties of BaTiO3-based dielectric ceramics were studied. …”
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Cell Imaging by Spontaneous and Amplified Raman Spectroscopies by Giulia Rusciano, Gianluigi Zito, Giuseppe Pesce, Antonio Sasso

“…The high chemical specificity due to its fingerprinting character and the minimal requests for sample preparation have rendered it nowadays very popular in the analysis of biosystems for diagnostic purposes. …”
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Medicine Students’ Opinions on the English Discipline. University Polyclinic "Fabio Di Celmo" by Maira Pérez Pérez, Geisi Fernández Gómez, Isabel del Rosario Bagattín Martínez, Ditza Viera Álvarez, Maicel Eugenio Monzón Pérez

“…This statement is supported by the fact that knowledge of this foreign language completes the formation of a well prepared and highly competitive graduate student. <strong>Objective</strong>: To assess the views of medicine students on the study of English as a subject in their course. …”
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Dual-Mechanism Study of Metal-Free g-C₃N₄ Catalysts for Advanced Oxidation Under Non-Photocatalytic Conditions by Zixu Yang, Yang Sun, Weizhi Wang, Xiaohan Yuan, Pengfei Tian, Jing Xu

“…In this work, we report a light-independent, metal-free catalyst based on g-C₃N₄ prepared using a facile calcination method. It is revealed that two reaction pathways, a radical (•OH) one and a nonradical (H₂O₂) one, coexist in organics oxidation on g-C₃N₄. …”
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Near-infrared light triggered in situ release of CO for enhanced therapy of glioblastoma by Juan Ge, Miaomiao Zuo, Qirong Wang, Zhen Li

“…Benefitting from NIR excitation and multicolor emission of UCNPs, the penetration depth of excitation light is enhanced and meanwhile simultaneous generation of CO and ROS in tumor site can be achieved. The as-prepared nanocomposite possessed an elevated therapeutic efficiency with the assistance of CO through influencing mitochondrial respiration and depleting ATP, accompanying with the reduced inflammatory responses. …”
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FRONTAL REGION- AESTHETIC DEMANDS IN IMPLANT-PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION by Cretu Ionut Cosmin, Agop-Forna Doriana, Humă Mădălina, Roznov Maria-Laura, Tibeica Andreea, Camilar Maria Camelia, Forna Norina

“…The provisional restoration be prepared at the time of placement of the immediate provisional implant, which should be free of any occlusal contact. …”
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TRAINING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATION OF LYCEUM STUDENTS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF LYCEUMS OF SECURITY AND NATIONAL PATRIOTIC EDUCATION OF THE MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF UKRAINE) by Ievgen Bazhenkov, Halyna Kolomoiets, Natalia Divinska

“…The research outlines its goal and presents the experience of applying training methods and forms of work in the preparation of educators who teach learners in security-oriented lyceums and national-patriotic education programs. …”

Fracture Resistance of Premolars Restored by Various Types and Placement Techniques of Resin Composites by Horieh Moosavi, Mahsa Zeynali, Zahra Hosseini Pour

“…To verify the fracture resistance of premolars with mesioocclusodistal preparations restored by different resin composites and placement techniques. …”
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Photocatalytic Activity and Characterization of Carbon-Modified Titania for Visible-Light-Active Photodegradation of Nitrogen Oxides by Chun-Hung Huang, Yu-Ming Lin, I-Kai Wang, Chun-Mei Lu

“…A variety of carbon-modified titania powders were prepared by impregnation method using a commercial available titania powder, Hombikat UV100, as matrix material while a range of alcohols from propanol to hexanol were used as precursors of carbon sources. …”
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An efficient and environmentally friendly route for PbS crystal recovery from lead ash generated in tin removal section (LATR) via high-speed leaching and recrystallization method by Feng Y., Peng X.-Q., Shi H.-H., Zhang W., Zuo Q.-T.

“…The PbS crystal was prepared by mixing the lead nitrate solution with the sodium sulfide at the room temperature (25°C). …”
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Annotated corpus for traditional formula-disease relationships in biomedical articles by Sangjun Yea, Ho Jang, Soyoung Kim, Sanghun Lee, Jaeuk U. Kim

“…Abstract The Traditional Formula (TF), a combination of herbs prepared in accordance with traditional medicine principles, is increasingly garnering global attention as an alternative to modern medicine. …”
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MWCNT/SiO2 Hybrid Nano‐PCM for Ultrafast Solar Cookers: An Experimental Study by T. Sathish, Jayant Giri, R. Saravanan, Zafar Said, Moaz Al‐lehaibi

“…The hybrid nano‐PCM was meticulously prepared using ultrasonication to ensure optimal dispersion and homogeneity. …”
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