Energy evolution characteristics and failure mechanism of coal confined by CFRP jackets subjected to different loading rates by Qingwen Li, Mengjiao Xu, Wenxia Li, Chuangchuang Pan, Mengmeng Yu

“…To reveal the improvement effects of Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) jackets on the strength and deformation characteristics of coal samples, and the energy transformation mechanism during the failure process of coal samples under different loading rates. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Compressive Strength Models for SRP and SRG-Confined Concrete Columns by Ehsan Janfada, HamidReza Nasseri, Hashem Jahangir

“…This paper focused on confining effects of externally bonded composites with polymer and grout matrices equipped with steel fibers, respectively named steel reinforced polymer (SRP) and steel reinforced grout (SRG) composites, as novel and effective methods of strengthening structures. …”
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The STELLA Robotic Observatory on Tenerife by Klaus G. Strassmeier, Thomas Granzer, Michael Weber, Manfred Woche, Emil Popow, Arto Järvinen, Janos Bartus, Svend-Marian Bauer, Frank Dionies, Thomas Fechner, Wilbert Bittner, Jens Paschke

“…STELLA consists of two 1.2 m alt-az telescopes. One telescope fiber feeds a bench-mounted high-resolution echelle spectrograph while the other telescope feeds a wide-field imaging photometer. …”
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Impact of Microplastic-Amended Soil on Seed Germination of Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i>) in a Controlled Environment by Abigail Tatum, Victoria Martin, Vanaja Kankarla

“…The objective of this study was to determine the germination percentage (GP), mean germination time (MGT) and germination index (GI) of alfalfa seeds (<i>Medicago sativa</i>-VNS (variety not stated)) when germinated under two types of MP-treated soils: (1) fiber-fill plastic (FF) at 0.2% and 1% concentration and (2) plastic packaging (PP) at 0.2% and 1% concentration. …”
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D-Shaped Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Structure in Bridge Engineering by Yuan Liu, Wei Wang, Changqing Wang, Shuosong Bi, Jianming Zhu

“…In this study, the D-shaped concrete-filled steel tube member was used as the research object, and the load-displacement curve of the D-shaped concrete-filled steel tube compression-bending member was analyzed by the fiber model program. In the determination of the bonding state of the concrete-filled steel tube interface, in order to avoid the impact of mechanical and manual vibrating and the difference in concrete pouring methods on the test, the study uses C60 self-compacting microexpansion concrete. …”
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Inulin Reduces Kidney Damage in Type 2 Diabetic Mice by Decreasing Inflammation and Serum Metabolomics by Jiayuan He, Xiang Li, Man Yan, Xinsheng Chen, Chang Sun, Jiajun Tan, Yinsheng Song, Hong Xu, Liang Wu, Zhengnan Yang

“…This study is aimed at assessing the impact of soluble dietary fiber inulin on the treatment of diabetes-related chronic inflammation and kidney injury in mice with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). …”
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Conservative mechanism through various rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) varieties respond to heavy metal (Cadmium, Lead, Arsenic) stress by Lingyu Li, Zhanhuang Fan, Qingqin Gan, Gang Xiao, Mingbao Luan, Rilong Zhu, Zhenqian Zhang

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Genomic prediction of forage nutritive value in perennial ryegrass by Agnieszka Konkolewska, Michael Dineen, Rachel Keirse, Patrick Conaghan, Dan Milbourne, Susanne Barth, Aonghus Lawlor, Stephen Byrne

“…The objective of this study was to phenotype a training population and develop prediction models to assess the potential of predicting organic matter digestibility (OMD) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) with genotyping‐by‐sequencing data. Methods Near infra‐red reflectance spectroscopy calibrations for OMD and NDF were developed and used to phenotype a spaced plant training population of n = 1606, with matching genotype‐by‐sequencing data, for developing genomic selection models. …”
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Impact of Lonicera hypoglauca leaf inclusion on immune and antioxidant responses in geese by Zonghao Lv, Zhen Li, Zhizhong Zhang, Gao Li, Qinghua Chen, Qian Lin

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The evolution replacing para rubber sawdust by using bagasse and rice straw with giant mimosa for substrate cultivation P. sajor-caju by Karupakorn Laeid-on, Arunrussame Sangsila

“…Also, Para rubber sawdust had the lowest fiber rate of growth of 7.26 cm on average (100%). …”
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Altitude-Driven Variations in Nutritional, Bioactive, and Mineral Profiles of Hawthorn (<i>Crataegus</i> spp.) by Yanyan Liu, Lu Chen, Guohui Shen, Yanting Gu, Yanzhi Guo, Juan Han

“…While primary nutritional components like dietary fiber, protein, and soluble solids exhibited stability across different altitudes, low-altitude samples showed higher levels of hypericin, quercetin, and rutin, likely due to favorable light and temperature conditions. …”
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Crushed Capsicum chacoense Hunz Fruits: A Food Native Resource of Paraguay with Antioxidant and Anthelmintic Activity by Eva Coronel, Laura Mereles, Silvia Caballero, Nelson Alvarenga

“…The samples presented high levels of dietary fiber (47.05-49.19 g/100 g), proteins (14.43-15.60 g/100 g), and potassium (1708-1733 mg/100 g). …”
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Neuroprotective effects of curculigoside against Alzheimer’s disease via regulation oxidative stress mediated mitochondrial dysfunction in L-Glu-exposed HT22 cells and APP/PS1 mice... by Wenqi Wang, Yidi Qu, Siyu Li, Jinyu Chu, Hongxin Yang, Lirong Teng, Di Wang

“…In APP/PS1 mice, 4-week CCG administration significantly improved their memory and behavioral impairments, enhanced the function of cholinergic system, reduced the deposition of Aβ and neurofibrillary fiber tangles caused by tau phosphorylation, and suppressed the development and progression of oxidative stress in brains of APP/PS1 mice. …”
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A study on the global patterns in the design and development of ventricular assist devices: a visualization approach by Ajay K. Sood, A. K. Prasada Rao

“…The trend topics include miniaturization, machine learning, wireless, shear flow, and fiber-optic sensors.DiscussionThe latest technological advancements in VAD design are making them a more suitable choice for a large number of patients. …”
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Ingredients from integral valorization of Isabel grape to formulate goat yogurt with stimulatory effects on probiotics and beneficial impacts on human colonic microbiota in vitro by Francyeli Araújo Silva, Rita de Cássia Ramos do Egypto Queiroga, Evandro Leite de Souza, Glenise Bierhalz Voss, Maria Manuela Estevez Pintado, Margarida Angélica da Silva Vasconcelos

“…Isabel grape (IG) products have high contents of phenolic compounds and fiber recognized for their positive impacts on microorganisms associated with health benefits to host. …”
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Dynamic Changes in Lung Function and Imaging in Patients with COVID-19 by Lingyan Ye, Bingyu Hu, Shuangxiang Lin, Meifang Chen, Yicheng Fang, Susu He

“…Among the 80 COVID-19 patients discharged from the hospital, the rate of abnormality indicated by lung CT images was 97.5%, mainly presenting as patchy shadows (95%), ground-glass shadows (75%), grid-like lesions, interlobular septal thickening or fiber strip shadows (30%), consolidation shadows, and nodules (10 cases each). …”
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Design and Development of Monolithic Microwave Integrated Amplifiers and Coupling Circuits for Telecommunication Systems Applications by R. Makri, M. Gargalakos, N. K. Uzunoglu

“…Recent advances in printed circuit and packaging technology of microwave and millimeter wave circuits result to the increasing use of MMICs in telecommunication systems. At Microwave and Fiber Optics Lab of NTUA several designs of various MMICs were conducted using the HP Eesof CAD Tool and FET and HEMT models of F20 and H40 GaAs foundry process of GEC Marconi. …”
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GsMTx-4 combined with exercise improves skeletal muscle structure and motor function in rats with spinal cord injury. by Xin Zhang, Xinyu Liu, Qianxi Li, Chenyu Li, Xinyan Li, Jinghua Qian, Jianjun Li, Xuemei Li

“…On histology of rat soleus muscle, compared with SCI rats, the combined treatment significantly increased the wet weight ratio, muscle fiber cross-sectional area and acetylcholinesterase (all P<0.0001). …”
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Local wisdom-based instant cream soup as functional emergency food during health crises and disasters by Estuti Wiwit, Wayansari Lastmi, Rahman Nur, Nurul Alfiyah Isnar, Samuel Samuel, Kusmiyati Kusmiyati, Pertiwi Sinar, Rohmatin Etin, Widia Lestari Meti, Enis Rosulina Novi, Asti Rahmawati Vera

“…The highest nutritional value of the 3 cream soup variants is found in the mushroom variant with nutritional values of energy (418.14 kcal), protein (12.75 gr), fat (12.65 gr), fiber (15.76 gr), and sodium (1,608 g). Conclusion: The best acceptable product in terms of color, aroma, texture, and taste was the vegetable onion cream soup variant. …”
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Effects of Acid and Enzymatic Extraction on the Structure and Physicochemical Characterization of Collagen from Chinemys reevesii Skin by Dandan YU, Wenzhi WEI, Li GUAN, Wenzhuo CHEN, Hui CAO

“…SEM images indicated a disordered fiber state in the microstructure of ASC, whereas the microstructure of PSC exhibited a more uniform pattern. …”
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