N-Doped Graphene Quantum Dot Nanoparticle Synthesis of Optical Active Thermal Stable Polyurea Nanocomposites Using Polybutadiene Chain Modification by Zahra Rahmatpanah, Mir Mohammad Alavi Nikje, Maryam Dargahi

“…Thermal degradation and characteristics were investigated using the TGA/DTG and DSC methods; lower degradation rates with progressed thermal stabilities as well as proportionate thermal characteristics with wider thermal service range were obtained especially in 3 wt% nanocomposite. Optical behavior information of samples was studied using UV-vis absorption and photoluminescence (PL) spectrometers. …”
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Analysis of Cavitation Instabilities in a Four-Blade Inducer by O. Coutier-Delgosha, A. Dazin, G. Caignaert, G. Bois

“…The cavitating behavior of a four-blade inducer tested in the LML laboratory large test facility is considered in the present paper. …”
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Estimating the Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Strip Footing Near and within Slopes Using AI (GP, ANN, and EPR) Techniques by Ahmed M. Ebid, Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Emmanuel E. Arinze

“…Numerical and computational analyses surrounding the behavior of the bearing capacity of soils near or adjacent to slopes have been of great importance in earthwork constructions around the globe due to its unique nature. …”
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Thermostructural Analysis of Plate-Type Heat Exchanger Prototypes Considering Weld Properties by Kee-nam Song, Sung-deok Hong

“…As a result of the comparison, a thermostructural analysis considering the weld material properties is needed to understand the structural behavior and evaluate the structural integrity of the prototype more reliably.…”
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A Qualitative Study of Digital Religious Influence: Perspectives from Christian, Hindu, and Muslim Gen Y and Gen Z in Mumbai, India by Clyde Anieldath Missier

“…While influencers are increasingly playing a significant role in the daily lives of the respondents, the impact of family on religious behavior appears to be more substantial than the epistemic sources on social media. …”
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Competition for a single resource and coexistence of several species in the chemostat by Nahla Abdellatif, Radhouane Fekih-Salem, Tewfik Sari

“…We study a model of the chemostat with several species in competition for a single resource.We take into account the intra-specific interactions between individuals of the same population of micro-organisms andwe assume that the growth rates are increasing and the dilution rates are distinct.Using the concept of steady-state characteristics, we present a geometric characterization of the existence and stability of all equilibria.Moreover, we provide necessary and sufficient conditions on the control parameters of the system to have a positive equilibrium.Using a Lyapunov function, we give a global asymptotic stability result for the competition model of several species.The operating diagram describes the asymptotic behavior of this model with respect to control parametersand illustrates the effect of the intra-specific competition on the coexistence region of the species.…”
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Pion pT Spectra in p+p Collisions as a Function of s and Event Multiplicity by Priyanka Sett, Prashant Shukla

“…The variation of the Tsallis parameters as a function of event multiplicity has been obtained and their behavior is found to be independent of collision energy.…”
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Scattering Analysis and Detection of Layered Plate Debonding Using Guided SH Waves with Boundary Element Method by Supawat Wongthongsiri, Sohichi Hirose

“…This paper investigates the scattering behavior of guided shear horizontal (SH) waves in a two-dimensional, isotropic, and linear elastic layered plate with partially debonded interface by analyzing the reflection and transmission coefficients of scattered waves. …”
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Novel Nanomaterials Enable Biomimetic Models of the Tumor Microenvironment by Marshall Hunter Joyce, Shane Allen, Laura Suggs, Amy Brock

“…One challenge has been the difficulty in altering the mechanical properties of the extracellular matrix without simultaneously impacting other factors that influence cell behavior. The development of novel materials based on nanotechnology has enabled recent innovations in tumor cell culture models. …”
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Epistasis in Modifying Genes: Key Factor to Differentiate Clinical Subtypes in Neurodevelopmental Disorders by José Ignacio Lao Villadóniga

“…This can damage both the neurocognitive and behavioral spheres such as the development of language, emotions, behavior, self-control, learning and memory, and also motor functions. …”
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The Impact of Long-Term Nitrogen Addition on Microbial Community Composition in Three Hawaiian Forest Soils by Teri C. Balser

“…This may have implications for the behavior of forests impacted by atmospheric N deposition that are considered to be “nitrogen saturated,” yet still retain N in the soil.…”
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Study of the Boson Peak and Fragility of Bioprotectant Glass-Forming Mixtures by Neutron Scattering by F. Migliardo, S. Magazù, M. A. Gonzalez, C. Mondelli

“…The data analysis allows determining the Boson peak behavior and discussing the findings in terms of fragility in relation to the bioprotective action of trehalose and glycerol.…”
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Application of Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography for the Quantification of Flavonoids in Genista tinctoria Extract by Aleksandra Sentkowska, Magdalena Biesaga, Krystyna Pyrzynska

“…Hydrophilic interaction chromatography (HILIC) was employed to investigate chromatographic behavior of selected flavonoids from their different subgroups differing in polarity. …”
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Determining the Coupling Source on a Set of Oscillators from Experimental Data by Juan Carlos Jauregui-Correa, Carlos S. López-Cajun, Mihir Sen

“…Regardless of their particular behavior, complex systems share similar behaviors, such as synchronization. …”
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What is veteran suicide prevention really about? Questions from the community to researchers by Brandy M. Fox

“…Despite increasing research focus, millions of dollars in funding, and being designated as a high clinical priority, rates of suicidal behavior continue to rise among veterans. Veterans are extremely concerned about this trend and critical of some suicide prevention projects. …”
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Epigenetic Mechanisms in the Transcriptional Regulation of Circadian Rhythm in Mammals by Wei Mao, Xingnan Ge, Qianping Chen, Jia-Da Li

“…Transcription factors are fundamental to circadian rhythms, influencing gene expression, behavior in plants and animals, and human diseases. …”
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A Bilevel Programming Model to Optimize Train Operation Based on Satisfaction for an Intercity Rail Line by Zhipeng Huang, Huimin Niu

“…A satisfactory function of passenger travelling is proposed by means of analyzing the passengers’ travel choice behavior and correlative influencing factors. On this basis, the paper formulates a bilevel programming model which maximizes interests of railway enterprises and travelling satisfaction of each passenger. …”
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Research on a 3D Predator-Prey Evolutionary System in Real Estate Market by Yujing Yang, Wenzhe Tang

“…A dynamic model is introduced and the complex dynamical behaviors of such a predator-prey model are investigated by means of numerical simulation. …”
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Obesity and Cancer Screening according to Race and Gender by Heather Bittner Fagan, Richard Wender, Ronald E. Myers, Nicholas Petrelli

“…Comparison of prostate cancer screening, mammography, and Pap smears implies a gender difference in the relationship between screening behavior and weight. In colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, the relationship between weight and screening in men is inconsistent, while there is a trend towards lower CRC screening in higher weight women.…”
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Comparative Dynamic Seismic Analyses of RC Minarets Strengthened with FRP and Buttresses by Erdem Türkeli

“…Therefore, the detailed behavior of these slender structures should be determined in order to strengthen the existing ones and construct safer and stronger RC minarets. …”
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