Basis Set Effects in the Description of the Cl-O Bond in ClO and XClO/ClOX Isomers (X = H, O, and Cl) Using DFT and CCSD(T) Methods by Kenneth Irving, Martina Kieninger, Oscar N. Ventura

“…In general, expansion of the one-electron basis set to the limit of completeness does not improve results at the DFT level, but just the opposite. …”
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Spectroscopic (FT-IR and FT-Raman) and quantum chemical study on monomer and dimer of benznidazole from DFT and molecular docking approaches by Tirth Raj Paneru, Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, Poonam Tandon, Bhawani Datt Joshi, Beatriz Pinheiro Bezerra, Alejandro Pedro Ayala

“…The ELF value for hydrogen in monomer and dimer around the ring was found to be more which confirms that the electrons in these regions are more localized. The negative value of the overlap population density of states (OPDOS) both in monomer and dimer indicate that there are anti-bonding orbitals between the acetamide and the benzyl groups of the compound. …”
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Using a Micro Sampler on a Drone to Extract Organic Vapors—A Case Study of Monitoring Industrial Pollution by Wen-Hsi Cheng, Chung-Shin Yuan

“…The quadrotor drone successfully monitored air pollution and tracked their emission sources from waste incineration, petroleum refinement, chemical processing and electronic part production.…”
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Understanding the properties and functional role of neutrophils in oral squamous cell carcinoma – A systematic review by Thayalan Dineshkumar, Nirmala Anandan, Krishnan Rajkumar, Indumathi N

“…Methods: A literature search was done in various electronic databases, and the data were extracted according to the predefined criteria. …”
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Patients' attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer care: A scoping review protocol. by Daniel Hilbers, Navid Nekain, Alan T Bates, John-Jose Nunez

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This scoping review protocol will adhere to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines (PRISMA-ScR). The electronic databases MEDLINE (OVID), EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL will be searched for peer-reviewed primary research articles published in academic journals. …”
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Tacrolimus Protects Podocytes from Apoptosis via Downregulation of TRPC6 in Diabetic Nephropathy by Ruixia Ma, Ying Wang, Yan Xu, Rui Wang, Xianghua Wang, Ning Yu, Minghui Li, Yan Zhou

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential mechanism of podocyte protection by tacrolimus in a type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM) rat model and in immortalized mouse podocytes (MPC5). Transmission electron microcopy was used to evaluate renal injury morphology. …”
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Properties of new polycationic bacteriochlorin photosensitizers: cytotoxicity and interaction with biofilms by Irina Tiganova, Yulia Zhizhimova, Eteri Tolordava, Elena Makarova, Natalia Shevlyagina, Alexander Barmashov, Maria Baryshnikova, Vladimir Zhukhovitsky, Yulia Romanova

“…The interaction of PS with the matrix was studied with electron microscopy, alcian blue staining, and quantitative evaluation of polysaccharides. …”
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How do physicians estimate cardiovascular risk in the el-derly using E-health - a pilot study by Sorina Maria Aurelian, Justin Aurelian, Simona Isabelle Stoica, Andreea Iulia Vlădulescu-Trandafir, Andreea Zamfirescu, Gelu Onose

“…Additionally, telemedicine, along with other forms of direct or indirect electronic interaction, may play a significant role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.In order to evaluate the perception of doctors and elderly patients from Bucharest county, as cardiovascular risk and the preventive role of telemedicine means, we created a specific questionnaire. …”
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Morphology and properties of hollow fiber membrane prepared under different air gap lengths by AIDA ISMA MOHAMAD IDRIS, Syeda Hina Iqbal, Rozita Omar, Hazmin Mansor

“…Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) analyzed membrane morphology. …”
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Dual-sided centripetal microgrooved poly (D,L-lactide-co-caprolactone) disk encased in immune-regulating hydrogels for enhanced bone regeneration by You Wu, Xiaokun Yue, Ying Zhang, Ning Yu, Chengyan Ge, Rui Liu, Zhongying Duan, Lilong Gao, Xinlong Zang, Xin Sun, Deteng Zhang

“…Functional group analysis, surface morphology and hydrophilicity were evaluated using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and an optical contact angle measuring instrument, respectively. …”
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The Effect of Recycled CAD/CAM PEEK Fibers on the Transverse Strength of Repaired Acrylic Resin by Maha Kareem Jabbar, Najwah Yousuf Hameed, Rusul Khalid Mustafa

“…The size of the PEEK fibers was measured by utilizing a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM); with the particle grit size being 200 µm. …”
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Isolated Effect and Sensitivity of Agricultural and Industrial Waste Ca-Based Stabilizer Materials (CSMs) in Evaluating Swell Shrink Nature of Palygorskite-Rich Clays by Fazal E. Jalal, Babak Jamhiri, Ahsan Naseem, Muhammad Hussain, Mudassir Iqbal, Kennedy Onyelowe

“…The investigation includes X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) tests, and physicomechanical properties such as moisture-density relationship, Atterberg’s limits, swell pressure, and an ANN-based sensitivity analyses of overall swell pressure development. …”
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Perceptions of healthcare workers in high-risk areas of a Singapore hospital during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study by Phui-Sze Angie Au-Yong, Wee-Ming Peh, Frederick Hong-Xiang Koh, Li-Ming Teo, Siok-Peng Ng, Alina Li-Na Tan, Aven Shan-Hua Ng, Min-Hoe Chew

“…Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in April 2020. An anonymous electronic survey was sent via email to operating theatre (OT) and intensive care unit (ICU) staff of Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore. …”
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Resurgence of blackwater fever among children in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol by Julian Abeso, Francis Okello, Peter Olupot-Olupot, George Paasi, Carolyne Ndila, Florence Alaroker, Glorias Asiimwe

“…The aim of this study is to map evidence on BWF among children in SSA from 1 January 1960 to 31 December 2021.Methods and analysis This review will be guided by Arksey and O’ Malley’s methodological framework for scoping reviews with methodological refinements by Levac et al and will comply with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews’ guidelines. Five electronic databases (MEDLINE via PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and PsycINFO) will be systematically searched using predefined keywords. …”
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Effects of Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Selective Laser Melting 316L Stainless Steel by Jingfa Lei, Yongsheng Ge, Tao Liu, Zhan Wei

“…Moreover, the microstructures of the previously mentioned samples were analyzed by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The experimental results showed that the three-state samples exhibited strain rate sensitivity in the dynamic mechanical tests and that solution treatment could alter their mechanical properties significantly. …”
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Comparing the safety and efficacy of remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia versus volatile agent-based anesthesia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ji-In Park, Hyo-Seok Na, Keum-O Lee, Jung-Hee Ryu, Hyun-Jung Shin

“…Methods We searched electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, and Scopus for relevant studies. …”
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Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye Using Co3O4 Nanoparticles from the Fruit Extracts of Diplocyclos palmatus (L) C. Jeffrey for Wastewater Remediation by Parethe Gurusamy Thangam, Rajesh Pattulingam, Velmani Vellaiyan, Balaji Murugaesan, Kavica Sathasivam

“…The nanoparticles were characterized for UV- visible light spectra, XRD analysis, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy - dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy showing their irregular, small particles with stakes of various sizes. …”
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Oral manifestations of Nance Horan syndrome: A systematic review of case reports by Ankita Mathur, Sapna Negi, Snehasish Tripathy, Shalini Aggarwal, Felix Amekpor, Vini Mehta

“…Therefore, we undertake a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the oral manifestations of NHS and, its definitive diagnosis based on oral and craniofacial symptoms. An electronic search of PubMed-MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases was done to retrieve case reports documenting oral anomalies related to NHS at the time of presentation. …”
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Advancing the Taxonomy of the Diatom <i>Pseudo-nitzschia</i> Through an Integrative Study Conducted in the Central and Southeastern Adriatic Sea by Tina Bonačić, Jasna Arapov, Ivana Bušelić, Ivana Lepen Pleić, Blanka Milić Roje, Tina Tomašević, Mia Bužančić, Marija Mladinić, Silvia Casabianca, Antonella Penna, Sanda Skejić, Živana Ninčević Gladan

“…Morphological analyses were performed using a scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM/STEM), while molecular analyses were conducted, targeting the ITS1-5.8S-ITS2, LSU, and <i>rbc</i>L regions, to confirm species identity. …”
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Effect on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Random Copolymer Polypropylene/Microcrystalline Cellulose Composites Using T-ZnOw as an Additive by Dan Cheng, Xiucheng Zhang, Siyu Wang, Lihua Liu

“…The effect of T-ZnOw on MCC/PP-g-MA/rPP composite was investigated by mechanical testing, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Addition of T-ZnOw enhanced the mechanical properties of composites with tensile and flexural strengths increasing by 10% and 6%, respectively. …”
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