Water remediation and antibacterial characteristics of CdO, graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide blended CdO nanoparticles – A comparative study by N. Manjula, A.R. Balu, N. Arunkumar, S. Chitra Devi, M. Sriramraj, V. Rajamani, A. Vinith

“…CO, GCO, and rCO all have a cubic crystal structure and tend to grow in a (1 1 1) direction. The scanning electron micrographs showed that the grains were evenly distributed. …”
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Influence of Mass Concentration on Microstructure and Pore Structure of Coal-Gangue-Based Green Cemented Filling Body by Jisheng Qiu, Minmin Yang, Kun Cheng, Xiao Guan, Xi Luan, Zhijie Xiao

“…The workability, mechanical properties, and microscopic pore structure (nuclear magnetic resonance and scanning electron microscope) were measured, respectively, to explore the effect of MC on the above mentioned properties. …”
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Prognostic Factors of IVF&ICSI Cycle Cancellation in Patients with Endometriosis-Related Infertility by Elif Kulahci Aslan, Kiper Aslan, Cihan Cakir, Isil Kasapoglu, Berrin Avci, Baris Ata, Gurkan Uncu

“…Study Design: This was a retrospective cohort study and conducted at the Assisted Reproductive Technology center of Uludag University School of Medicine, between the years 2011-2017. The electronic database was screened and infertile patients with endometriosis, without male factor infertility, systemic disease, or undefined adnexal mass, and aged <40 were selected. …”
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Toxoplasmosis in Pregnant Women and HIV/AIDS Patients in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Daniel Getacher Feleke, Angesom Gebreweld, Gashaw Zewde

“…Although Toxoplasma gondii infection in immune-competent individuals is usually asymptomatic or causes a mild flu-like illness, it may become severe and can occasionally be fatal in immune-compromised people, such as AIDS patients or pregnant women. Method. Electronic English databases (Pubmed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Scopus), parasitology congresses, and theses of Ethiopian medical universities, were systematically searched (published or unpublished data). …”
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Experimental Study on Unconfined Compressive Strength of Organic Polymer Reinforced Sand by Jin Liu, Qiao Feng, Yong Wang, Da Zhang, Jihong Wei, Debi Prasanna Kanungo

“…The reinforcement mechanism was analyzed with images of scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results indicated that the strength of stabilized sand increased with the increase in the curing time, concentration, and sand density. …”
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Solar Flare X‐Ray Impacts on Long Subionospheric VLF Paths by Samuel R. G. Belcher, Mark A. Clilverd, Craig J. Rodger, Sophie Cook, Neil R. Thomson, James B. Brundell, Tero Raita

“…Abstract Solar flares increase the electron number concentration in the daytime ionosphere, potentially affecting radiowave propagation over several frequency ranges. …”
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Natural history of radiotherapy-induced dysgeusia among oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients undergoing different treatment modalities by Natália Rangel Palmier, Bruno Augusto Linhares Almeida Mariz, Letícia Rodrigues-Oliveira, Karina Morais-Faria, César Augusto Migliorati, Luiz Paulo Kowalski, Karina Moutinho, Thaís Bianca Brandão, Alan Roger Santos-Silva, Ana Carolina Prado-Ribeiro

“…Dysgeusia, xerostomia, oral mucositis (OM) grades and tube feeding information were retrieved from electronic medical charts. Statistical analysis was performed regarding the correlation of treatment modalities with dysgeusia, and of xerostomia and OM with dysgeusia. …”
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REVOLUTIONIZING URBAN LAST-MILE DELIVERY WITH AUTOMATED PARCEL LOCKERS: AN OVERVIEW by Anca POPESCU, Adriana TULBURE

“…With last-mile logistics being the most important component of delivery, the rapid growth of electronic commerce has also led to a surge in logistical complexity. …”
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Contemporary decongestant practices of Canadian otolaryngologists for endoscopic sinus surgery by Jonathan W. Reid, Brian W. Rotenberg, Leigh J Sowerby

“…Methods A cross-sectional survey design using a 24-item electronic questionnaire was distributed to actively practicing members of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery via email. …”
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Antibacterial activity of biodentine against Enterococcus faecalis: a systematic review by Hasan Subhi, Nashwah Subhi, Salah Alhaidary, Mahmood S. Azeez, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh

“…The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize the available evidence regarding the antibacterial activity of Biodentine against E. faecalis and to compare it to other commercial endodontic materials.MethodsAn electronic search of literature was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar in addition to a manual search in specialized journals up to May 2024. …”
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Analysis of microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of FGH101 powder superalloy and IN718 deformed superalloy via inertia friction welding by Jun Zhou, Jun Zhou, Yongqiang Zhang, Yongqiang Zhang, Yongqiang Zhang, Feng Qin, Feng Qin, Xuelong Zhang, Xuelong Zhang, Hao Wang, Hao Wang, Ze Liu, Ze Liu, Wenhan Zhang, Wenhan Zhang, Caiyan Huang, Caiyan Huang, Chunbo Zhang, Chunbo Zhang

“…Fatigue tests exhibited varied lifespans, with fractures initiating either at stress concentrators or within the FGH101 base metal far from the weld center. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis confirmed mixed-mode fracture patterns, underscoring the importance of microstructure on joint performance and suggesting that optimizing IFW parameters can lead to superior weld quality in aerospace components, thus providing valuable insights for future research and industrial applications.…”
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Adsorptive Dephenolization of Aqueous Solutions Using Thermally Modified Corn Cob: Mechanisms, Point of Zero Charge, and Isosteric Heat Studies by Ositadinma Chamberlain Iheanacho, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Chijioke Elijah Onu, Irvan Dahlan

“…The involvement of electrostatic attraction, π‐π electron-donor interaction, and hydrogen bonding was also demonstrated. …”
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Application of Fly Ash and Slag Generated by Incineration of Municipal Solid Waste in Concrete by Cong Zeng, Yan Lyu, Dehong Wang, Yanzhong Ju, Xiaoyu Shang, Luoke Li

“…The leaching concentrations of Cu, Zn, Pb, Cr, and Cd in MSWI concrete samples are determined to be less than the identification value of solid waste leaching toxicity. Based on scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses, MSWI fly ash has certain dispersion. …”
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Therapeutic effects of probiotics on symptoms of irritability/emotional lability associated with neurodevelopmental conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-con... by Ping-Wen Huang, Chen Chia-Min, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Yu-Shian Cheng, Yen-Hsiang Tang, Cheng Liu, Kuo-Chuan Hung

“…Methods: Randomized placebo-controlled trials were identified through searching major electronic databases from inception to December, 2023. …”
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Visible light photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline using copper ferrite nanoparticles synthesized via Glycine-Assisted combustion method by A. Dinesh, K. Radhakrishnan, V. Renuga, Rajendra P. Patil, Suriyaprakash Rajadesingu, S. Suthakaran, L. Guganathan, Manikandan Ayyar, Madhappan Santhamoorthy, Lalitha Gnanasekaran, Munawar Iqbal

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to check the phase’s structure and purity, FT-IR was used to find out what functional groups were present, UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) was used to look at the optical properties, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to see the structure’s shape. …”
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Relationship between Porosity-Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and Water Absorption of Concrete Containing Plastic and Rubber Waste by Full Factor Desing by Belmouhoub Ameur, Abdelouahed Assia

“…These voids and cracks can increase the porosity of the concrete, which raises the rate of water absorption and lowers the ultrasonic pulse velocity, according to scanning electron microscopy (SEM) data. After assessing the data, it was determined that the numerical simulations for various factors such as ultrasonic pulse velocity, porosity, water absorption by total immersion, and water absorption by capillary exhibited strong correlation, with calculated coefficients R&sup2; near 1.…”
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Encapsulation of bioactive compounds from Sargassum ilicifolium: Influence of wall material type and loading content on the physicochemical and structural properties of micropartic... by Seyed Saeed Sekhavatizadeh, Mohammad Ganje, Seyedeh Sedigheh Hashemi, Mohammad Reza Mozafarian

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed the entrapment of the SIE in the beads. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors for childhood asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Weijun Zhou, Jia Tang

“…Methods A comprehensive search of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library electronic databases was conducted for relevant literature published from their inception to March 31, 2023. …”
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Azo Dye Removal from Aqueous Solution by Powder Graphite: Investigation of Parameter Effects and Optimization by Box-Behnken Design by Sertel Görücü, Sevil Veli, Mesut Sezer, Çisil Gülümser

“…Also, the morphology of the graphite before and after adsorption was scanned by Scanning Electron Microscopy. Adsorption study was carried out in batch mode and pH (2-10), adsorbent amount (0.1-1.5 g) and time (15-65 min) were designated as experimental parameters. …”
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Novel nanocomposite synthesis of carboxymethyl cellulose coated to zero-valent iron supported on chitosan for simultaneous removal of heavy metals and pesticides in water: Performa... by Ahmad Abo Markeb, Javier Moral-Vico, Antoni Sánchez, Xavier Font

“…Adsorption mechanisms for the targeted pollutants were also studied, and adsorption and electron transfer were the predominant mechanisms. …”
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