Photocatalytic Degradation of 2,4-Dichlorophenol by TiO2 Intercalated Talc Nanocomposite by Manqing Ai, Wenli Qin, Tian Xia, Ying Ye, Xuegang Chen, Pingping Zhang

“…The degradation rate was maintained at about 99% after 20 times. Therefore, the prepared talc/TiO2 nanocomposite is an efficient, stable, and recyclable material for wastewater treatment.…”
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Can Diaphragm Dysfunction Be Reliably Evaluated with Pocket-Sized Ultrasound Devices in Intensive Care Unit? by Gul Gursel, Kamil Inci, Zenfira Alasgarova

“…Total diaphragm examination times of the devices were similar (p>0.05). Conclusion. …”
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Wind Load Analysis on Temporary Scaffolding Structures in High-Altitude Venues Based on Numerical Simulation: A Case Study From the 2022 Beijing Olympics by Ming-hong Sun, Lei Zhang, Xu-yang Li, Xiao-guang Li, Qing-wen Li

“…The stress at the connection between the channel plate and the stand plate is more than three times of that of the other positions of the plate, and the displacement of the stand plate can reach 68 mm in some areas. …”
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Discussion of Inconsiderate Cruelty Towards Animals: Further Arguments for Animal Rights by Enyimba Maduka, Chukwuemeka I. Awugosi, Pius A. Ohere, Timothy Adie Okpe, Joseph Paul Essien

“…It is appropriate to consider human interests in this equation, because most times human interests take precedence over those of animals. …”
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Research on Enrichment of P2O5 from Low-Grade Carbonaceous Phosphate Ore via Organic Acid Solution by Fei Xie, Jie Zhang, Jiyan Chen, Jianrui Wang, Lin Wu

“…Utilizing the low-grade carbonaceous phosphate ore produced in Zhijin, southwest of China, the effects of different types of acid, acid concentrations, reaction temperatures, reaction times, and liquid-solid ratios on leaching rate of P2O5 were evaluated using single-factor experiments and orthogonal experiments. …”
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Seroprevalence of Taenia saginata Cysts in Cattle, Human Hospital Cases, and Risk Factors for Human Taeniasis in Kajiado County, Kenya by Ruphline M. Anyango, Timothy M. Wachira, Gerald M. Muchemi

“…The meat inspectors recorded no cysts during the study period, confirming that antibody ELISA is three times as sensitive as meat inspection. Data from hospital records showed that a total of 1,487,687 patients visited different facilities in Kajiado County between 2015 and 2021. …”
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Indicators of speed and strength abilities of young fencers 12-13 years old by Olena Nesen, Viktoriia Klimenchenko

“…The following tests were used: speed of overcoming the distance of 14 meters by fencing steps forward in the on-quard position, seconds; speed of overcoming distance of 14 meters by fencing steps back in the on-quard position, seconds; hits on the target in 10 seconds, the number of times; “Standing Long Jump Test”, cm; "Vertical Jump Test", sm. …”
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Stress and Memory: Behavioral Effects and Neurobiological Mechanisms by Carmen Sandi, M. Teresa Pinelo-Nava

“…Here, we review the literature in the field of stress and memory interactions according to five selected classifying factors (source of stress, stressor duration, stressor intensity, stressor timing with regard to memory phase, and learning type) in an attempt to develop an integrative model to understand how stress affects memory function. …”
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Genome analysis and prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Indonesian variants and the correlation with the outbreak timeline by Maria Prevyolita Indra Muliawan, Timotius Christopher Tantokusumo, Amalda Siti Anisa, Kholis Abdurachim Audah

“…Conclusion: Mutations were detected in each variant, emerging at distinct times, and are likely to influence transmission rates and virulence. …”
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UNA PROPUESTA DE AULA PARA EL ABORDAJE DE LA REGIÓN DEL ALTO VALLE DE RÍO NEGRO Y NEUQUÉN by Guillermina Muñoz Castillo

“…Within the Postgraduate specialization Educational contents in Geography in National Comahue University, the interest was focused in the study involved North Patagonia region and the spatial transformations derived from global and national economic restructuring in recent times. The present report presents a collection of contents and geographical themes associated with this area, directed to plan a new annual schedule of geographic classroom contents. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in a Ribbed Rotating Two-Pass Square Duct by Liou Tong-Miin, Chen Shih-Hui, Li Yi-Chen

“…The Reynolds number, based on duct hydraulic diameter and bulk mean velocity, was fixed at <math alttext="$1.0 imes 10^{4}$"><mn>1.0</mn> <mo>&times;</mo> <msup><mn>10</mn> <mn>4</mn> </msup> </math> whereas the rotational number varied from 0 to <math alttext="$0.2$"><mn>0.2</mn> </math> . …”
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Does mental exertion during incremental exercise change substrate oxidation and cardiorespiratory outcomes in individuals with overweight? by Samira Pourmirzaei Kouhbanani, Seyed Kamaledin Setarehdan, Rana Fayazmilani

“…Seventeen adults who were overweight completed an incremental exercise test on a cycle ergometer two times, with and without the Stroop task. Energy expenditure (EE), carbohydrate and fat oxidation, maximum heart rate (HRmax), maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), maximum fat oxidation (MFO), and the intensity of exercise that elicited MFO (Fatmax) are measured by indirect calorimetry. …”
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Impact of laparoscopic surgeries on optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) in children by Mohsina Yasmeen, Sumaiya Sabreen, Akshay Bettanayaka, Saraswathi Nagappa

“…A new noninvasive method to measure optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) via ultrasonography detects the raised ICP is reliable and inexpensive and can be repeated many times. Methods: In this prospective observational study, 23 pediatric patients aged between 5 and 16 years, undergoing elective laparoscopic procedures under general anesthesia, were included. …”
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Working conditions, vocal health and work ability in teachers: an integrative review by Harold Zamir Taborda-Osorio, Luis Miguel Cárdenas-Castellanos

“…Teachers with voice problems are almost three times more likely to lose their WA than those without voice problems, and there is a stronger association between loss of WA and voice problems. …”
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A Case Report of Complete Resolution of Auricular Mucormycosis in an 18-Month-Old Diabetic Child by Mariam Aljehani, Hatem Alahmadi, Mansour Alshamani

“…A combination of antifungal, antibiotic, and antiviral with timely surgical intervention improved the patient with complete resolution of the facial nerve palsy and no further recurrence of the infection.…”
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Design and Development of a Bespoke Rotary Friction Welding Machine in Exploration of Joining Dissimilar Materials for Nuclear Applications by Michail Dellepiane, Laurie Da Silva, Athanasios Toumpis

“…Rotary friction welding is a solid-state welding process that can manufacture high-integrity joints between similar and dissimilar materials with short weld times. However, access to expensive and complex industrial-grade friction welding machines is not always possible. …”
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Access improvement in healthcare: a 12-step framework for operational practice by Allen M. Chen

“…BackgroundAccess improvement is a fundamental component of value-based healthcare as it inherently promotes quality by eliminating chokepoints, redundancies, and inefficiencies which could hinder the provisioning of timely care. The purpose of this review is to present a 12-step framework which offers healthcare organizations a practical, thematic-based foundation for thinking about access improvement.MethodsThis study was designed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) statement. …”
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Popular education: an alternative for the development of human capacities in the resolution of socioenvironmental conflicts by Carol Peña-Palma, José Terán-Serna, Ángel Gil-Torres, Marly Tafur-Osorio

“…Finally, although after the first phase of the project has been completed, there are still pending socio-environmental conflicts within the community; the dwellers are now very much aware that they “will be left with no place to live in” if timely action is not taken.…”
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Macerals of Shengli Lignite in Inner Mongolia of China and Their Combustion Reactivity by Ying Yue Teng, Yu Zhe Liu, Quan Sheng Liu, Chang Qing Li

“…The specific surface area of fusinitic coal was 2.5 times larger than that of xyloid coal, and the light-off temperature of the former was higher than that of the latter. …”
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Assessing ExxonMobil’s climate change communications (1977–2014) by Geoffrey Supran, Naomi Oreskes

“…We present an empirical document-by-document textual content analysis and comparison of 187 climate change communications from ExxonMobil, including peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed publications, internal company documents, and paid, editorial-style advertisements (‘advertorials’) in The New York Times . We examine whether these communications sent consistent messages about the state of climate science and its implications—specifically, we compare their positions on climate change as real, human-caused, serious, and solvable. …”
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