Kinetic Analysis of the Reaction between Tannic Acid (TA) and L-Lysine Diisocyanate (LDI) Systems by Ali Karbasi, Reza Darvishi, AmirHossein Enayati Gerdroodbar, Ghasem Payam

“…The evaluation of the reaction behavior of the prepared samples was carried out using nonisothermal conditions at dynamic heating rates of 5, 10, 15, and 20°C/min. …”
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A Bounded Lifetime Distribution Specified by a Trigonometric Function: Properties, Regression Model, and Applications by Simon A. Ogumeyo, Festus C. Opone, Abdul Ghaniyyu Abubakari, Jacob C. Ehiwario

“…Seven methods of parameter estimation, including maximum likelihood, ordinary least squares, weighted least squares, moment product spacing, Anderson–Darling, and Cramér–von Mises estimators are used to estimate the parameters of the new distribution. The behavior of the estimators obtained from the estimation methods are investigated using Monte Carlo simulation studies. …”
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On the coalitional decomposition of parameters of interest by Il Idrissi, Marouane, Bousquet, Nicolas, Gamboa, Fabrice, Iooss, Bertrand, Loubes, Jean-Michel

“…Understanding the behavior of a black-box model with probabilistic inputs can be based on the decomposition of a parameter of interest (e.g., its variance) into contributions attributed to each coalition of inputs (i.e., subsets of inputs). …”
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3D Dirac semimetal Cd3As2-based solid solutions growth and characterization by E. Arushanov, A. N. Nateprov, G. Cywinski, W. Knap

“…This review summarizes recent research progress, covering a broad range of topics including crystal structure analysis, thin film fabrication, band structure studies, and various experimental findings such as classical transport behavior, Shubnikov-de Haas oscillations, magnetization, optical and magneto-optical effects, and electron spin resonance, all within the last three decades. …”
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Distal phalanx desmoplastic fibroma of the hallux: a unique case mimicking a glomus tumor by Samy Ajarrag, Marie-Christine Torchon

“…Abstract Background Desmoplastic fibroma is a rare, benign bone tumor that exhibits locally aggressive behavior and typically occurs in the mandible and long bones. …”
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Calcium/Cobalt Alginate Beads as Functional Scaffolds for Cartilage Tissue Engineering by Stefano Focaroli, Gabriella Teti, Viviana Salvatore, Isabella Orienti, Mirella Falconi

“…The current study describes the in vitro behavior of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hADSCs) encapsulated within calcium/cobalt (Ca/Co) alginate beads. …”
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Chromatographic Characterization and Method Development for Determination of Levetiracetam in Saliva: Application to Correlation with Plasma Levels by Imad I. Hamdan, Mervat Alsous, Amira Taher Masri

“…In this study the retention behavior of LVT on some common stationary phases was examined, with C8 being the most retentive. …”
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Numerical Simulations of the Impact and Spreading of a Particulate Drop on a Solid Substrate by Hyun Jun Jeong, Wook Ryol Hwang, Chongyoup Kim

“…This suppressed oscillatory behavior of the particulate droplet has been interpreted with the enhanced energy dissipation due to the presence of particles.…”
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Human, All Too Human: Do We Lose Free Spirit in the Digital Age? by Aleksandra Sushchenko, Olena Yatsenko

“…We assert that Nietzsche’s arguments offer alternative perspectives on the ethics of technology, particularly through the dialectics of “weak and strong types of behavior”. It allows us to explore how resistance—existing in creative culture—can serve as a vital counterbalance to the mechanization of social life. …”
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A novel approach of Consensus-based Finite-time Distributed Sliding Mode Control for Stewart platform manipulators motion tracking by Duc Cuong Vu, Tung Lam Nguyen, Danh Huy Nguyen

“…This study gives a thorough Lagrangian-based model of the Stewart Platform, emphasizing its dynamic behavior and control mechanisms. A novel distributed control technique based on Finite-time Distributed Sliding Mode Control (DSMC) is presented to establish second-order consensus in a multi-agent framework in which each leg of the platform is viewed as an autonomous agent. …”
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Investigating Reinforced Concrete Beams with Web Opening under Static and Cyclic Loads by Ali Fawzy, Arafa EL-Helloty, Mahmoud Hassan Mahmoud, Aymen Summra

“…This study aims to investigate experimentally and theoretically the behavior of reinforced concrete beams with openings subjected to static and cyclic loads. …”
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Lateral Seismic Fragility Assessment of Cable-Stayed Bridge with Diamond-Shaped Concrete Pylons by Chao Zhang, Jianbin Lu, Zhengan Zhou, Xueyuan Yan, Li Xu, Jinjun Lin

“…However, the diamond-shaped pylons have both inward and outward inclinations, which may result in complicated seismic behavior when subjected to lateral earthquake excitations. …”
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Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Banyan/Ramie Fibers Reinforced with Nanoparticle Hybrid Polymer Composite by T. Raja, V. Mohanavel, M. Ravichandran, S. Suresh Kumar, Munirah D. Albaqami, Reham Ghazi Alotabi, Mohanraj Murugesan

“…The results revealed the maximum storage modulus is 1580 MPa at 93.8°C and a loss modulus of 298 MPa at 93.8°C in sample A, 12% more storage modulus, 17% more loss modulus was obtained in sample A compared to sample B, and 29% E′ and 27% E″ more compared to sample E and also using storage modulus, loss modulus, damping factor are the viscoelastic behavior which can reveal the glass transition temperature of hybrid composite laminates by conducting dynamic mechanical analysis, and SEM test was used to identify the failure mode of hybrid composite.…”
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Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos in Systems with Discontinuous Support by Sandor Divenyi, Marcelo Amorim Savi, Luiz Fernando Penna Franca, Hans Ingo Weber

“…As an application of the general formulation, a single-degree of freedom oscillator with discontinuous support is analyzed. System dynamical behavior shows a rich response, presenting dynamical jumps, bifurcations and chaos.…”
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A Voltammetric Sensor Based on NiO Nanoparticle-Modified Carbon-Paste Electrode for Determination of Cysteamine in the Presence of High Concentration of Tryptophan by Hassan Karimi-Maleh, Maryam Salimi-Amiri, Fatemeh Karimi, Mohammad A. Khalilzadeh, Mehdi Baghayeri

“…The modified electrode exhibits an efficient electron-mediating behavior together with well-separated oxidation peaks for cysteamine and tryptophan. …”
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Noradrenergic Modulation of Cognition in Health and Disease by Olga Borodovitsyna, Matthew Flamini, Daniel Chandler

“…In addition to its effects on sensory processing and waking behavior, norepinephrine is now recognized as a contributor to various aspects of cognition, including attention, behavioral flexibility, working memory, and long-term mnemonic processes. …”
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A Comparative Study on Structural, Morphological, and Tensile Properties of Binary and Ternary Epoxy Resin-Based Polymer Nanocomposites by Dalia M. T. Mustafa, Sarkawt Rostam, Shujahadeen B. Aziz

“…The effect of fiber glass and NPs on the epoxy resin mechanical behavior was determined by conducting a tensile test for various specimen sets. …”
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Stator Current-Based Model Reference Adaptive Control for Sensorless Speed Control of the Induction Motor by Workagegn Tatek Asfu

“…The performance of the stator current-based MRAS speed estimator was analyzed in terms of speed tracking capability, torque response quickness, low speed behavior, step response of drive with speed reversal, sensitivity to motor parameter uncertainty, and speed tracking ability in the regenerative mode. …”
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Influence of personality, biases on financial risk tolerance among retail investors in India by Aniruddha S Rao, Savitha G Lakkol

“…Investors’ personality traits and psychological biases play a crucial role in the decision-making process and risk-taking behavior of investors. The emotional and psychological factors impact the decision-making, giving rise to biases. …”
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Thermohydraulic Performance Improvement in Heat Exchanger Square Duct Inserted with 45° Inclined Square Ring by Amnart Boonloi, Withada Jedsadaratanachai

“…Thermal performance development, heat transfer structure, and flow behavior in the heat exchanger square duct equipped with a 45° inclined square ring are investigated numerically. …”
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