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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Factors determining first influenza vaccination among individuals with type 2 diabetes in the CONSTANCES cohort by age group (younger than 65 years or 65 and older) by Sylvain Paquet, Virginie Ringa, Henri Panjo, Jeanne Sassenou, Marie Zins, Laurent Rigal

“…The study populations were composed of people with type 2 diabetes and individuals without diabetes 65 years and older. …”
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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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The SwiftScan step-and-shoot continuous mode improves SPECT scanning efficiency: a preliminary phantom and clinical test by Jicheng Li, Kai Zhang, Xingru Pang, Lele Huang, Xiaoxue Tian, Jiangyan Liu

“…Methods This study was composed of a phantom study and two clinical tests. …”
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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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Perceptions and reflections of embryo donation recipients: a qualitative follow-up study by Seungho Lee, Salomeh Salari, Mona El-Gayar, Joshua Mangels, Rebecca Flyckt, Jody Madeira, Susan Klock, Steven R Lindheim

“…Interviews were self-nominated and composed of 25 open-ended questions. Interviews were transcribed using Temi software and coding was conducted in accordance with grounded theory methodology by five independent researchers to identify themes.Participants came from three embryo donation programmes across the USA. 28 participants, with an average age of 48 years (range: 34–69), volunteered to participate in interviews from a larger subject group. …”
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The impact of a disaster medicine clinical training program on medical students’ disaster literacy by Aysel Başer, Zeynep Sofuoğlu

“…The sample consisted of 5th-year students at IDUFM for the experimental group, while the control group was composed of 3rd- and 4th-year students from different buildings with limited interaction with the experimental group. …”
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Screening chimique, activités antioxydante et antiplasmodiale des extraits d’écorces de tronc d’Enantia olivacea Robyns & Ghesq (Annonaceae), une plante utilisée par les bonobo... by Papy Kunyima, Nseu B Mbomba, Mulavwa Habari, N Lami, Tshimankinda Mpiana, Musuyu Muganza

“…L’analyse de l’activité antioxydante sur CCM a révélé les composés actifs aux Rf 1 et 0,67 et la concentration inhibitrice de 50 % (CI50) déterminée était de 21,3 ± 6,89 μg/ml face aux molécules de références utilisées dans notre test qui étaient l’acide ascorbique et la quercétine dont les CI50 étaient respectivement de 2,13 ± 0,21 et de 0,69 ± 0,02μg/ml. …”
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Development of Novel Oral Delivery Systems Using Additive Manufacturing Technologies to Overcome Biopharmaceutical Challenges for Future Targeted Drug Delivery by Micol Cirilli, Julius Krause, Andrea Gazzaniga, Werner Weitschies, Matteo Cerea, Christoph Rosenbaum

“…<b>Methods:</b> The system was created using 3D printing technologies, specifically FDM and SLA, with materials such as PLA and HPMC. The device was composed of matrices and springs, with different spring geometries (diameter, coil number, and cross-sectional shape) being tested for strength and flexibility. …”
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Preparation and ablation behavior of solid solution ceramic Ta0·2Zr0·8C–SiC matrix-modified C/C composites under high heat flux by Yuanming Zhou, Zhenxiao Tang, Ruizhi Liu, Zhe Zhou, Maozhong Yi, Ke Peng

“…The enhanced ablation resistance was primarily attributed to the formation of the Ta–Zr–O oxide layer, composed of TaZr2·75O8, ZrO2, and Ta2O5, on the composites surface. …”
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The Role of Lifestyle Factors in Controlling Blood Pressure among Hypertensive Patients in Two Health Facilities in Urban Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study by Emefa Modey Amoah, Darlene Esinam Okai, Adom Manu, Amos Laar, Joseph Akamah, Kwasi Torpey

“…Longer time since diagnosis of 2–5 years (AOR = 0.08 (95% CI: 0.01–0.47)) and 6–10 years (AOR = 0.08 (95% CI: 0.01–0.50)) and diets, mainly composed of meat (AOR = 0.13 (95% CI: 0.02–0.70)) and starch (AOR = 0.14 (95% CI: 0.03–0.79)), predicted poor blood pressure control compared to patients diagnosed within a year and diets without meat and starch as main components, respectively. …”
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In silico design of an epitope-based vaccine ensemble for fasliolopsiasis by Ruchishree Konhar, Ruchishree Konhar, Kanhu Charan Das, Kanhu Charan Das, Aiboklang Nongrum, Rohan Raj Samal, Shailesh Kumar Sarangi, Devendra Kumar Biswal, Devendra Kumar Biswal

“…In the present study, we developed an in silico workflow to select antigens for composing a chimeric vaccine, which could be a significant technique for developing a fasciolopsiasis vaccine that prevents the parasite from causing serious harm.Results and discussionThis chimeric vaccine can now be tested experimentally and compared to other vaccine candidates to determine its potential influence on human health. …”
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THE BIOSYNTHESIS REGULATION OF POTATO STEROIDAL GLYCOALKALOIDS by K. A. Ivanova, S. V. Gerasimova, E. K. Khlestkina

“…Potato steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs) compose a part of plant immunity. Some of their modified variants are toxic to humans. …”
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Physicochemical Profile of Canastra Cheese Inoculated with Starter Cultures of <i>Kluyveromyces lactis</i> and <i>Torulaspora delbrueckii</i> by Adriele do Amor Divino Silva, Dérica Gonçalves Tavares, Rafaela Pereira Andrade, Tamara Leite dos Santos, Whasley Ferreira Duarte

“…Furthermore, this cheese has nutritional and sensory attributes that make it of great economic importance. Its microbiota is composed of different bacteria and yeasts. Some yeasts already isolated by our research group have been characterized as potential probiotics. …”
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