Minimization of the Bacillus subtilis divisome suggests FtsZ and SepF can form an active Z-ring, and reveals the amino acid transporter BraB as a new cell division influencing fact... by Ilkay Celik Gulsoy, Terrens N V Saaki, Michaela Wenzel, Simon Syvertsson, Taku Morimoto, Tjalling K Siersma, Leendert W Hamoen

“…The implications of these findings for the role of SepF, and the construction of a minimal cell division machinery are discussed.…”
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Performance Evaluation and Microstructure Study of Pervious Concrete Prepared from Various Solid Waste Admixtures by Yi Li, Jiong Zhang, Jie Ding, Feng-zhen Chen, Ming-zhu Liu, Jia Liu, Zhao Hou

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Impact of Branch Pipe Valve Closure Procedures on Pipeline Water Hammer Pressure: A Case Study of Xinlongkou Hydropower Station by Zilong Li, Jin Jin, Zhanpeng Pan, Jianren Sun, Kaiqiang Geng, Yu Qiao

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Evaluation of Work Efficiency of the Solar Power Plant Installed on the Roof of a House in Hanoi City by T. N. Nguyen, V. D. Sizov, M. P. Vu, T. T. H. Cu

“…Vietnam is a country of a great solar potential; solar technology is growing rapidly in Vietnam and investors are very interested in building solar power plants. Construction of the rooftop solar power stations can help owners reduce monthly electricity costs and even get economic benefits by selling excess electricity coming from a solar power plant (PV) to the utility grid. …”
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Application of Gene Expression Programming to Evaluate Strength Characteristics of Hydrated-Lime-Activated Rice Husk Ash-Treated Expansive Soil by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Fazal E. Jalal, Michael E. Onyia, Ifeanyichukwu C. Onuoha, George U. Alaneme

“…Pavement foundations suffer failures due to poor design and construction, poor materials handling and utilization, and management lapses. …”
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Bipolar membrane/hydrophobic gas permeable membrane electrochemical systems for highly efficient removal of ammonium nitrogen in wastewater by YAN Zhang, KUANG Wenjie, JIANG Zhuwu, FENG Chunhua*

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Teenagers with type 2 diabetes mellitus as a hidden population: A qualitative study of the representations and experiences related to the disease in Mazatlán, Mexico by Nathaly Llanes-Díaz, Dewi Hernández-Montoya

“…Results and Discussion: Adolescent experiences and representations regarding the disease were associated with six themes: 1) knowledge of the disease; 2) self-care practices; 3) identity construction; 4) significance of the disease; 5) family support; and 6) gender as a transversal category. …”
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Mechanical properties and macro–micro failure mechanisms of granite under thermal treatment and inclination by Yue Cao, Xiaowu Zhang, Lei Sun, Yadong Zheng, Chong Li

“…Abstract The coupling effects of inclination angle (θ) and high temperature (T) on rock degradation present significant construction challenges for underground engineering projects, such as underground coal gasification, inclined mining pillars, and nuclear waste repositories. …”
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Emerging biotechnologies for engineering liver organoids by Junqi Zhao, Yue Zhi, Haozhen Ren, Jinglin Wang, Yuanjin Zhao

“…The engineering construction of the liver has attracted enormous attention. …”
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Investigating the effect of various lengths of bamboo straw on the mechanical properties of adobe by Balfaqih Ahmed, Baarimah Abdullah O., Yafouz Ayman, Yahaya Fadzil Mat, Najah Ali

“…Moreover, in recent years, ecological construction materials like bricks of adobe have become more economically vital. …”
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Study on the Propagation Law of Water Hammer Wave in Underwater Blasting and the Reducing Effect of Air Curtain on Water Hammer Wave by Chao Qi, Zuxiang Hu, Suihong Wang, Zhixiong Jiang, Haoyuan Wu, Zhiqiang Yin

“…The research results can provide particular guiding significance for similar on-site construction.…”
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Study on the Static Performance of Prefabricated UHPC-Steel Epoxy Bonding Interface by Yang Zou, Jinlong Jiang, Zhixiang Zhou, Xifeng Wang, Jincen Guo

“…Prefabricated UHPC-steel composite structure can make full use of the two materials’ mechanical and construction performance characteristics, with super mechanical properties and durability, which has been proved to be a very promising structure. …”
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Integrated Recycling and The Impact of Plastic Waste from Industry and Agriculture on The Environment by Anar Zhumadilova, Saule Zhigitova, Maira Turalina, Kuralay Aitekova

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Development and Performance Evaluation of a Poultry Bird Defeathering Machine by Olufemi Adeyemi Adetola

“…The primary objectives of this study were the design, construction, and performance evaluation of a chicken defeathering machine using locally accessible materials. …”
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Damage Evolution and Failure Precursor of Rock-like Material Under Uniaxial Compression Based on Strain Rate Field Statistics by Jin Jin, Ping Cao, Jun Zhang, Yanchao Wang, Chenxi Miao, Jie Li, Xiaohong Bai

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Condensed Aerosol Generators in Fire Safety of Buildings. Part 1 – Analysis of Normative and Legal Documents by Robart Śliwiński

“…Aim: The aim of this paper is to present the construction and principle of operation of condensed aerosol generators, as well as a review of their selected characteristics, confirmed in the process of assessment and verification of constancy of performance. …”
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Coupling Beams’ Shear Capacity Prediction by Hybrid Support Vector Regression and Particle Swarm Optimization by Emad A. Abood, Mustafa Kamal Al-Kamal, Sabih Hashim Muhodir, Nadia Moneem Al-Abdaly, Luís Filipe Almeida Bernardo, Dario De Domenico, Hamza Imran

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Estimation of Health State Utility Values in Fabry Disease Using Vignette Development and Valuation by Derralynn Hughes, Andrew Lenny, Koonal Shah, Louise Longworth, Giovanna Devercelli, Olulade Ayodele

“…In this study we used vignette (scenario) construction and valuation to develop health state utilities. …”
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Chronological Classification of Ancient Mortars Employing Spectroscopy and Spectrometry Techniques: Sagunto (Valencia, Spain) Case by M. Ramacciotti, S. Rubio, G. Gallello, M. Lezzerini, S. Columbu, E. Hernandez, A. Morales-Rubio, A. Pastor, M. de la Guardia

“…Results confirmed the effectiveness of the developed indirect chronology method, based on REE data, to discriminate among historic mortars from different construction periods on a wide scale including different Sagunto archaeological sites.…”
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Research on the bearing performance of HSCA high-strength preloaded expansion piles in calcareous sand foundation by Tao Sun, Fang Wang, Jie Liu, Zhenxun Chen, Mingmin Tuo, Yunan Yang

“…Abstract With the rapid development of infrastructure construction on oceanic reefs, calcareous sand, as the primary medium of these reefs, exhibits unique physical and mechanical properties such as high void ratio, low strength, and susceptibility to particle breakage. …”
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