Luminescence of bound excitons created near sodium impurity ions in KCl:Na single crystals by K. Shunkeyev, А. Kenzhebayeva, A. Krasnikov, V. Nagirnyi, Sh Sagimbayeva, D. Sergeyev, А. Tilep, Zh Ubaev, A. Lushchik

“…The study is focused on luminescence features of bound excitons (exciton-like formations, ELFs) in KCl:Na single crystals created in the field of sodium impurity ions either directly at photoexcitation or via the recombination of electron-hole pairs. The intensity of the X-ray luminescence (XRL) bands peaked at 2.8 and 3.1 eV (emission of recombinationally formed and relaxed ELFs) increases with both, the concentration of sodium impurity ions (10 → 1000 ppm) and the detection temperature (85 → 350 K). …”
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Influence of the Activator Concentration and Solid/Liquid Ratio on the Strength and Shrinkage Characteristics of Alkali-Activated Slag Geopolymer Pastes by Zikai Xu, Jinchao Yue, Guanhong Pang, Ruixia Li, Peng Zhang, Shengtang Xu

“…For a better understanding of the reaction mechanism and microstructure of the geopolymer pastes, a multitechnique approach including scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectra was carried out. …”
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Development and Characterization of Lyophilized Chondroitin Sulfate-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles: Encapsulation Efficiency and Stability by Marta E. Bustos Araya, Anna Nardi Ricart, Ana C. Calpena Campmany, Rafel Prohens, Montserrat Miñarro Carmona

“…<b>Results:</b> Morphological analyses using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) confirmed the dimensions of the nanoscales and their structural uniformity. …”
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Effects of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on the Flavor of Nanguo Pear by Ge Bai, Ya Wang, Jianrong Zheng, Xiaomin Zhang, Zhaoyue Zhuang, Danshi Zhu, Xuehui Cao

“…Its content and the overall content of organic acids decreased successively after each freezing and thawing cycle. The electronic tongue analysis results showed that the sourness of fresh pears generally decreased after their repeated freezing and thawing, that the odor of Nanguo pear changed significantly after freeze-thaw cycles, and that nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons were the most differentiating odor compounds. …”
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LED Light-Activated Hypocrellin B Induces Mitochondrial Damage of Ovarian Cancer Cells by Yuan Jiang, Albert Wingnang Leung, Junyan Xiang, Chuanshan Xu

“…Mitochondrial morphology was observed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Mitochondrial membrane potential was measured using flow cytometry with JC-1 staining. …”
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Fast anomalous traffic detection system for secure vehicular communications by Qasem Abu Al-Haija, Abdulaziz A. Alsulami

“…These assaults might confuse original electronic control units (ECUs) or cause system failures, emphasizing the need for strong cybersecurity solutions in automobile networks. …”
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A Pressure-Bearing Microwave Transmission Line for Rapid Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Systems of High-End Composite Parts by Jing Zhou, Yingguang Li, Zexin Zhu, Xunyi Qi, Xiaozhong Hao

“…This research proposes a new transmission structure for transmitting microwave into a pressurized environment safely and efficiently, which can be promoted to a series of applications including vacuum electron devices, microwave ovens, and so on.…”
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Physico-chemical properties and structure of rice cultivars grown in Heilongjiang Province of China by Yinyuan He, Fenglian Chen, Yanguo Shi, Zhexian Guan, Na Zhang, Osvaldo H. Campanella

“…To, Tp, Tc and ΔH were found in the range of 58.34 ℃ to 67.96 ℃, 65.39 ℃ to 75.38 ℃, 78.47 ℃ to 90.69 ℃ and 2.036 J/g to 3.127 J/g respectively. Scanning Electron Micro-photograph results showed that all starch granules were polyhedral with irregular shapes, except Longjing 9 showing signs of the loss of physical integrity. …”
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Development and multifunctional investigation of reduced graphene oxide decorated MgO hybrid nanocomposite by M. Mylarappa, S. Chandruvasan, K.N. Shravana Kumara, G. Krishnamurthy, A.S. Santhosh Kumar

“…Here, XRD (X-ray Diffraction), XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy), SEM (Scanning electron microscopy), EDAX (Energy dispersive X-ray analysis) and Raman spectra were employed to confirm the sample. …”
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A systematic review of Streptococcus Mutans and Veillonellae species interactions in dental caries progression: Positive or Negative impact? [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2... by Faizul Hasan, Prawati Nuraini, Ariadna Adisattya Djais, Ervina Restiwulan Winoto, Tantiana Tantiana, Rini Devijanti Ridwan, Juni Handajani, Rajesh Ramasamy, Silvia Anitasari, Hendrik Setia Budi

“…Methods This systematic review was accorded to the guideline of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Three electronic databases, namely PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane library, were used to conduct a systematic search for eligible studies from their inception until July 18, 2023. …”
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Estimation of radiation doses of population residing nearby area of uranium ore mining and processing in Kazakhstan by tooth enamel EPR spectroscopy by Kassym Zhumadilov, Alexander Ivannikov, Murat Kassymzhanov, Assel Bagramova, Issa Zhantore, Sarsenova Samal, Valeriy Stepanenko, Artem Khailov, Masaharu Hoshi

“…To assess the impact of natural and technogenic radioactivity in uranium mining enterprises on the population, an investigation by the tooth enamel EPR (Electron Paramagnetic Resonance) dosimetry method was conducted for a group of the population living in the Stepnogorsk city (North Kazakhstan) placed near a uranium mining plant. …”
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Large anomalous transverse transport properties in atomically thin 2D Fe3GaTe2 by Brahim Marfoua, Jisang Hong

“…Furthermore, we obtain a large AHC of −485 S/cm in the four-layer thickness, and this is further enhanced to −550 S/cm with small electron doping. This AHC is seven times larger than the measured AHC in thicker 2D Fe3GaTe2 (178 nm). …”
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Characterization of Spirulina-Alginate Beads Formed Using Ionic Gelation by Deepak Rajmohan, Danielle Bellmer

“…The morphology was also studied using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Results from the texture analysis show that the hardness of the external gelation beads is three times that of the internal gelation beads, and an increase in the alginate percentage in both gelation methods increased the firmness of the beads. …”
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Extraction and characterization of spherical nanocellulose from sesame husks by Mohammed Al-haql, Hoda Habbal, Bassam Al Oklah, Nesreen Qurabi

“…Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) analyses showed that SHNC particles were spherical to oval-shaped, with average diameters of 78.41 nm and 74.30 nm, respectively. …”
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Carboxylated Graphene: An Innovative Approach to Enhanced IgA-SARS-CoV-2 Electrochemical Biosensing by Luciana de Souza Freire, Ariamna María Dip Gandarilla, Yonny Romaguera Barcelay, Camila Macena Ruzo, Barbara Batista Salgado, Ana P. M. Tavares, Francisco Xavier Nobre, Julio Nino de Souza Neto, Spartaco Astolfi-Filho, Ștefan Țălu, Pritesh Lalwani, Niranjan Patra, Walter Ricardo Brito

“…The characterization of the CG was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Plant Mediated Green Synthesis and Antiviral Activity of Gold and Copper Nanoparticles using Malva parviflora L. Leaf Extract by Seyedeh Raana Charghani, Saadat Rastegarzadeh, Parzhak Zoufan, Seyedeh Elham Rezatofighi

“…The characterizations of the nanoparticles were carried out using UV–Vis spectrophotometry, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), particle size analysis (PSA), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and zeta potential. …”
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Engineering p‐Orbital States via Molecular Modules in All‐Organic Electrocatalysts toward Direct Water Oxidation by Li‐Hong Yu, Xue‐Feng Zhang, Zi‐Ming Ye, Hong‐Gang Du, Li‐Dong Wang, Ping‐Ping Xu, Yuhai Dou, Li‐Ming Cao, Chun‐Ting He

“…Abstract Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is an indispensable anode reaction for sustainable hydrogen production from water electrolysis, yet overreliance on metal‐based catalysts featured with vibrant d‐electrons. It still has notable gap between metal‐free and metal‐based electrocatalysts, due to lacking accurate and efficient p‐band regulation methods on non‐metal atoms. …”
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Renoprotective effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation in patients with chronic kidney disease: a protocol for a systematic review by Hisashi Noma, Takeshi Hasegawa, Hiroki Nishiwaki, Erika Ota, Taihei Suzuki, Yoshitaka Watanabe, Yoshifusa Abe

“…Two independent authors will screen the titles and abstracts of all reports extracted via an electronic search. After the initial screening, the authors will independently review the full-text articles and perform a directed content analysis of the extracted data. …”
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Healthcare professionals’ understanding of children’s rights: a systematic review of the empirical evidence-base by Sahar Mazied Alshammari, Mark A. Linden, Helen Kerr, Helen Noble

“…Aim This review aims to identify and synthesise the empirical evidence base on healthcare professionals’ (HCPs) understanding of children’s rights. Methods Five electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, and the Web of Science) were systematically searched in May 2023. …”
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Semantic field of health in the Hispanic toponymic discourse by Irina Martynenko

“…By means of the GeoNames electronic database, material for the study was selected using the continuous sampling method. …”
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