The Effect of Zeolite Na-X and Clinoptilolite as Functional Fillers on the Mechanical, Thermal and Barrier Properties of Thermoplastic Polyurethane by Nello Russo, Letizia Verdolotti, Giuseppe Cesare Lama, Federica Recupido, Barbara Liguori, Maria Oliviero

“…Composite films were prepared via a hot mixing stage and then by means of a hot compression molding process. …”
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Functionally graded AZ91/WC nanocomposite fabricated via friction stir processing using a novel way by Subhi A.D., Abdulkareem M.H., Hussein H.A.

“…In this work, functionally graded AZ91/WC nanocomposites were prepared by a novel multi-step chamber diameter reduction method. …”
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Overview and Discussion of the OECD/NRC Benchmark Based on NUPEC PWR Subchannel and Bundle Tests by M. Avramova, A. Rubin, H. Utsuno

“…The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) under the sponsorship of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has prepared, organized, conducted, and summarized the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development/US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (OECD/NRC) benchmark based on the Nuclear Power Engineering Corporation (NUPEC) pressurized water reactor (PWR) subchannel and bundle tests (PSBTs). …”
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Laser Writing of GaN/Ga2O3 Heterojunction Photodetector Arrays by Pengxiang Sun, Xun Yang, Kexue Li, Zhipeng Wei, Wei Fan, Shaoyi Wang, Weimin Zhou, Chongxin Shan

“…However, the fabrication of a photodetector is a complex process that involves precise control of surface preparation, lithography, and deposition techniques. …”
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Experimental Study on Seepage Anisotropy of a Hexagonal Columnar Jointed Rock Mass by Yanxin He, Zhende Zhu, Wenbin Lu, Yuan Tian, Xinghua Xie, Sijing Wang

“…In this study, model samples consisting of material similar to the columnar jointed rock mass with different inclination angles (0°–90°) were prepared and laboratory triaxial seepage tests were performed to study the seepage characteristics of the columnar jointed rock mass under maximum axial principal stress. …”
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Technique for improving concrete characteristics with bacillus: Insights on strength and durability by Sayali Sandbhor, Sayali Apte, Shubham Puranik, Mansi Asati, Samyak Rai

“…The research goal is to find potential crack treatment materials and analyze the effect on the properties of concrete caused by the addition of bacterial solution to the concrete mix along with a particular method of preparation of bacterial solution. The principal results of the experimental testing showcased a successive growth in the compressive strength when the concrete cubes were casted with the bacterial addition from Bacillus family with a significant change in the quality of concrete. …”
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IMPROVEMENT OF EXPANSIVE SOIL BY USING FIBER GLASS -SILICA FUME MIXTURE by Alyaa Radhi Mehsin, Adnan Qahtan Mohammed, Maysam Th. Al-Hadidi, Firas Ghrari

“…As well as adding 1 % (F) to the (clay soil - SF) mixture modify the prepared soil by reducing (Cc), (Cr), (SW) % and increasing (c, φ). …”
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A review on modified ZnO for the effective degradation of methylene blue and rhodamine B by Ommy Madina Abdul Halim, Nur Hafikah Mustapha, Siti Najiha Mohd Fudzi, Rahil Azhar, Nur Izzati Nabilah Zanal, Nurul Fatihah Nazua, Abu Hassan Nordin, Mohammad Saifulddin Mohd Azami, Mohd Azlan Mohd Ishak, Wan Izhan Nawawi Wan Ismail, Zuliahani Ahmad

“…The photocatalysts, both with and without dopants, were consistently prepared through co-precipitation, wet impregnation, and hydrothermal techniques. …”
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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Bioethical Lens by Arcangelo Liso, Margherita Neri, Francesca Maglietta, Raffaele La Russa, Emanuela Turillazzi

“…HSCT procedure involves important ethical and legal aspects that can occur at every phase of the procedure: the clinical choice of whether to perform the procedure, pretransplantation preparation regimens, donor selection, stem cell harvest procedure, transplantation phase, and short-term and long-term follow-up care. …”
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Implementation of Free Text Format Nursing Diagnoses at a University Hospital’s Medical Department. Exploring Nurses’ and Nursing Students’ Experiences on Use and Usefulness. A Qua... by Sigrun Aasen Frigstad, Torunn Hatlen Nøst, Beate André

“…The use seems to enhance critical thinking and may serve as valuable preparation towards an implementation of standardized nursing diagnoses. …”
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Effect of Core Temperature on the Oxidation of Lipids and Proteins During Steam Cooking of Large-Mouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) by Keyu Wang, Yulong Bao, Hongxu Yang, Yong Wang, Dongpo Chen, Joe M. Regenstein, Peng Zhou

“…Steam cooking is a popular way of preparing fish and the end temperature plays a key role in the quality of the cooked fish. …”
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Enhancing Light-Trapping Properties of Amorphous Si Thin-Film Solar Cells Containing High-Reflective Silver Conductors Fabricated Using a Nonvacuum Process by Jun-Chin Liu, Chen-Cheng Lin, Yu-Hung Chen, Chien-Liang Wu, Chia-Ming Fan, Yu-Ming Wang, Chung-Yuan Kung

“…The results indicated that the highly reflective sheet silver conductor back contact reflector layer prepared using a nonvacuum process is a suitable candidate for high-performance a-Si thin-film solar cells.…”
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Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Effects of Moringa oleifera (Moringa) and Azadirachta indica (Neem) Methanolic Extracts against Strains of Enterococcus faecalis by Lucía Arévalo-Híjar, Miguel Ángel Aguilar-Luis, Stefany Caballero-García, Néstor Gonzáles-Soto, Juana Del Valle-Mendoza

“…The methanolic extracts of Azadirachta indica and Moringa oleifera were prepared in vitro. The antibacterial effect of the extracts against Enterococcus faecalis was evaluated using the agar diffusion technique. …”
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Development of a Pressure-Sensitive Conductive Rubber Sensor for Analyzing Meniscal Injury in Porcine Models by Shunsuke Sezaki, Shuhei Otsuki, Kuniaki Ikeda, Nobuhiro Okuno, Yoshinori Okamoto, Hitoshi Wakama, Tomohiro Okayoshi, Masashi Neo

“…Three test conditions of intact meniscus, radial tear, and meniscectomy were prepared, and a compressive load of 100 N was applied. …”
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Co-Doping Effects in CdWO4 Scintillator Thin Films as Alpha Counters: Ag and Gd Cases by Nooshin Heydarian Dehkordi, Morteza Raeisi, Sanaz Alamdari

“…. % PES thin films were prepared by direct mixing technique. The composition of thin films was studied by EDAX analysis. …”
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Smelting separation behaviors and mechanisms of high-alumina rich-manganese ore obtained from metallic reduction and magnetic separation by Gao L.-H., Liu Z.-G., Chu M.-S.

“…In this paper the smelting separation of high-alumina rich-manganese ore prepared with selective reduction and magnetic separation was proposed to produce the high carbon ferromanganese alloy (HCFeMn). …”
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Pain Management in Patients With Lumbar Pain Syndrome Through Combined Physical and Kinetic Therapies by S. Toma, G. Toma, C.I. Neagoe, R. Rabolu

“…In conclusion, the use of electrotherapy ensures the rapid achievement of optimal local conditions in the affected structures, removing the algesic component and thus preparing them for the kinetic program, thus creating a perfect symbiosis between the two methods of recovery of patients with low back pain syndrome.…”
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Inhibitory effect of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) extract marinades on the formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in roasted duck wings by Yajie Yu, Yiqun Cheng, Chong Wang, Suhong Huang, Yang Lei, Ming Huang, Xibin Zhang

“…Coriander root extract (CRE) and coriander leaf extract (CLE) with five concentration groups (200, 400, 600, 800, 1000 mg/L) were prepared respectively to marinate the duck wings. CRE marinade exhibited greater inhibitory effect on PAH8 formation in roasted duck wings that ranged from 65.0 %–87.4 %. …”
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Determination of Phthalate Plasticisers in Palm Oil Using Online Solid Phase Extraction-Liquid Chromatography (SPE-LC) by Nazarudin Ibrahim, Rozita Osman, Azmui Abdullah, Norashikin Saim

“…An online solid phase extraction (SPE) technique using a large volume (3.5 mL) injection was developed for the analysis of 6 common plasticisers in palm oil. A simple sample preparation involving alumina as a fat retainer and methanol : acetonitrile (1 : 1) as the extraction solvent was performed prior to the usage of online SPE-LC system. …”
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Selective Oxidation Using Flame Aerosol Synthesized Iron and Vanadium-Doped Nano-TiO2 by Zhong-Min Wang, Endalkachew Sahle-Demessie, Ashraf Aly Hassan

“…Selective photocatalytic oxidation of 1-phenyl ethanol to acetophenone using titanium dioxide (TiO2) raw and doped with Fe or V, prepared by flame aerosol deposition method, was investigated. …”
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