Characterizing PM2.5 Secondary Aerosols via a Fusion Strategy of Two-stage Positive Matrix Factorization and Robust Regression by Chun-Sheng Huang, Ho-Tang Liao, Chia-Yang Chen, Li-Hao Young, Ta-Chih Hsiao, Tsung-I Chou, Jyun-Min Chang, Kuan-Lin Lai, Chang-Fu Wu

“…However, PMF results often retrieve an individual factor mainly composed of secondary aerosols, making it difficult to link with primary emission sources and formulate effective air pollution control strategies. …”
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Development of the Dutch translational knowledge agenda for inherited metabolic diseases by I. J. Hieltjes, J. H. van derLee, M. C. Groenendijk, G. vanHaaften, P. M. vanHasselt, R. J. Lunsing, G. J. J. vanProoijen, E. M. deRuiter, F. J. vanSpronsen, N. M. Verhoeven‐Duif, A. deVreugd, M. Wagenmakers, H. Zweers, H. Dekker, H. R. Waterham, C. D. vanKarnebeek, R. J. A. Wanders, R. A. Wevers

“…A multidisciplinary steering committee, composed of 12 diverse metabolic experts collected research questions through an online questionnaire using snowballing. …”
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Insights on the Permian tuff beds from the Saint-Affrique Basin (Massif Central, France): an integrated geochemical and geochronological study by Poujol, Marc, Mercuzot, Mathilde, Lopez, Michel, Bourquin, Sylvie, Bruguier, Olivier, Hallot, Erwan, Beccaletto, Laurent

“…The second group, located towards the top of the succession, is composed of calc-alkaline dacitic ash beds and tuffites yielding Kungurian ages, i.e. late early Permian (Cisuralian, $283.5\pm 0.6$ to $273.01\pm 0.14~\mathrm{Ma}$), and are attributed to a post-orogenic deposition setting. …”
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Adjusting (AlNi)/(FeCr) ratio to tailor microstructure and properties of A2-B2 dual-phase (AlNi)x(FeCr)100-x medium-entropy alloys by Guijiang Diao, Mingyu Wu, Anqiang He, Zhen Xu, Dhruv Bajaj, Daolun Chen, Ranran Fang, Anatoliy Vorobyev, Q.Y. Li, Dongyang Li

“…Metallic materials composed of alternating soft and hard phases can be tailored for desirable strength-ductility combinations. …”
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Conception of a mobile health application targeting early postoperative physiotherapeutic care after total knee replacement, a qualitative study by Hassan Tarek Hakam, Hassan Tarek Hakam, Hassan Tarek Hakam, Nikolai Ramadanov, Nikolai Ramadanov, Awda Garzuzi, Mikhail Salzmann, Mikhail Salzmann, Hannes Hofmann, Hannes Hofmann, Felix Muehlensiepen, Felix Muehlensiepen, Roland Becker, Roland Becker, Robert Prill, Robert Prill, Robert Prill

“…Elements of different PT programs were incorporated and quadriceps strengthening exercises were included. application was composed based on the findings of the reviewed literature and then subsequently modified to incorporate the expert's suggestions. …”
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Innovative development, microstructure and hydration characteristics of recycled brick powder-circulating fluidized bed fly ash-based earthwork subgrade backfill by Wenhuan Liu, Kaize Li, Xiaoyu Jiao, Hui Li, Honghong Cao, Yongping Qu

“…The modified cementitious material, composed of RBP-CFBFA, exhibits effective cementation and solidification properties for heavy metals, achieving leaching concentrations that comply with Class III water standards as outlined in the Chinese standard GB/T 14848–2017.…”
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Mineralogy and geochemistry of shale from Shanxi Formation, Southern North China Basin: Implication for organic matter accumulation by Qian Chen, Pei Li, Xiaoliang Wei, Changsheng Chen, Wei Dang, Haikuan Nie, Jinchuan Zhang

“…The Shanxi Shale is primarily composed of clay minerals (34.24 %–75.20 %) and quartz (23.80%–46.39 %), with a notably low carbonate content (<5 %). (2) Illite in the lower sections of the Shanxi Shale is likely sourced from detrital input rather than chemical conversion, while the dissolution of potassium feldspar may account for the elevated kaolinite content. …”
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Implementing the Kids’ Athletics Program in the System of Increasing the Level of Physical Performance of Youth by Ján Jakubík, Jaroslav Broďáni

“…It has been proven that the “Kids’ Athletics” program, composed of selected disciplines of Kids’ Athletics supplemented by athletic movement games, has a significant impact on a wider range of physical abilities in 8- to 9-year-old children compared to the traditional content of the ISCED 1 state education program. …”
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Seasonal resource selection of a grassland bird in a dynamic landscape: Importance of a heterogeneous landscape by Sprih Harsh, Robert C. Lonsinger, Hilary R. Kauth, Andrew J. Gregory

“…Maintaining habitat heterogeneity, by managing landscapes composed of a high proportion of grasslands and CRP surrounded by small grains and wetlands, could enhance the benefits of local management practices for pheasants. …”
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Tracing the origins and transformations of fluorescence dissolved organic matter within western and eastern Greenland’s shelves: a comparative study by Monika Zabłocka, Piotr Kowalczuk, Joanna Stoń-Egiert, Elena Terzić, Elena Terzić, Evanthia Bournaka, Artur P. Palacz

“…The analysis showed that western DOM is almost equally composed of humic-like (51%) and protein-like (49%) substances, while the eastern shelf is dominated by protein-like FDOM (56%), indicating a stronger influence of autochthonous production in the east. …”
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Nanoparticles for Biomedical Use Derived from Natural Biomolecules: Tannic Acid and Arginine by Mehtap Sahiner, Selin S. Suner, Nurettin Sahiner

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Tannic acid (TA) is a well-known natural phenolic acid composed of ten gallic acids linked to each other with ester bonding possessing excellent antioxidant properties in addition to antimicrobial and anticancer characteristics. …”
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Behaviour of TiC Particles on the Co50-Based Coatings by Laser Cladding: Morphological Characteristics and Growth Mechanism by Nga Thi-Hong Pham, Van-Thuc Nguyen

“…The results show that TiC in the TiC/Co50 composite coating is composed of two parts: incompletely melted TiC and in situ TiC. …”
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Assessing the Efficacy of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics in Controlling Bacterial Contamination in the In Vitro Micropropagation of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc) by Selam Tewelde, Subban Patharajan, Zenebe Teka, Desta Berhe Sbhatu

“…Hence, this article reports the finding of a study that aimed at testing the (a) effectiveness of three sterilization agents, namely, 0.25% w/v RBK (composed of ridomile, bayleton, and kocide at 1 : 1 : 1 ratio), 0.50% v/v NaOCl, and 70% v/v ethanol at three different treatment times in combination with 0.25% HgCl2; (b) efficacy of four broad-spectrum antibiotics and their combinations in controlling bacterial contaminants of ginger shoot tip explants and in vitro micropropagation media; and (c) effects of the antibiotics on the shooting performances of the explants of the cultivar. …”
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New View on the Genesis of the Bashuihe Pluton, Laoshan Granites, China: Indications from Fluid Inclusions and H–O Isotopes by Huimin Liu, Zhaojun Song, Hongbo Yan, Wenyu Wang, Xinru Wang, Yifang Sun, Haonan Li

“…A hydrogen and oxygen isotope analysis (δD=−83.58–−67.17, δ18OH2O=0.83–0.39) revealed that the diagenetic fluids of the Bashuihe pluton represented a mixed hydrothermal solution composed of meteoric water and magmatic water. The results of a whole rock, H–O isotopes, rare earth element, and high field strength element analysis on the Laoshan alkali granites suggest significant hydrothermal activity in the late stage of magmatism. …”
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Trends in vegetation cover changes in Bonny area of the Niger Delta by A Adoki

“…The one–layered forest has mangrove trees of 3-14 m high without undergrowth forming the only layer while the two-layered forest has a top layer made up of Rhizophora species (3-32 m high) depending on the height of trees at each site and a ground layer composed mainly of the fern Acrostichum aureum and seedlings of the tree species. …”
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Knowledge about COVID-19 and Practices among Hemodialysis Technicians in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era by Amit S. Pasari, Amol Bhawane, Manish R. Balwani, Priyanka Tolani, Vishal Ramteke, Nishant Deshpande

“…Materials and Methods. An online survey composed of 22 closed-ended questions using Google Forms was conducted in the month of April (13th to 19th) 2020. …”
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Assessment of stigmatization in people with epilepsy by G. Pociuvienė, D. Streckytė, R. Mameniškienė

“…In October 2019-March 2020, adult PWE completed a newly developed anonymous questionnaire composed of 8 socio-demographic and 20 closed-ended questions to assess epilepsy stigma. …”
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Development of a short version of the perceived social support scale: based on classical test theory and ant colony optimization by Yunchou Wu, Jingqi Tang, Zhuoran Du, Ke Chen, Fei Wang, Xiaonan Sun, Guoying Zhang, Yibo Wu

“…Moreover, the 3-item short form composed of items with the highest factor loadings in each dimension also demonstrated good psychometric properties. …”
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Shenlian (SL) Decoction, a Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound, May Ameliorate Blood Glucose via Mediating the Gut Microbiota in db/db Mice by Rui-xi Sun, Wei-jun Huang, Yao Xiao, Dou-dou Wang, Guo-hua Mu, He Nan, Bo-ran Ni, Xiao-qiang Huang, Hsuan-chuan Wang, Yi-fan Liu, Qiang Fu, Jin-xi Zhao

“…Shenlian (SL) decoction is a herbal formula composed of Coptis and ginseng, of which berberine and ginsenoside are the main constituents. …”
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Trends in vegetation cover changes in Bonny area of the Niger Delta by A Adoki

“…The one–layered forest has mangrove trees of 3-14 m high without undergrowth forming the only layer while the two-layered forest has a top layer made up of Rhizophora species (3-32 m high) depending on the height of trees at each site and a ground layer composed mainly of the fern Acrostichum aureum and seedlings of the tree species. …”
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