Diffractometer for element-specific analysis on local structures using a combination of X-ray fluorescence holography and anomalous X-ray scattering by Hiroo Tajiri, Shinji Kohara, Koji Kimura, Sekhar Halubai, Haruto Morimoto, Naohisa Happo, Jens R. Stellhorn, Yohei Onodera, Xvsheng Qiao, Daisuke Urushihara, Peidong Hu, Toru Wakihara, Toyohiko Kinoshita, Koichi Hayashi

“…To tackle disorder in crystals and short- and intermediate-range order in amorphous materials, such as glass, we developed a carry-in diffractometer to utilise X-ray fluorescence holography (XFH) and anomalous X-ray scattering (AXS), facilitating element-specific analyses with atomic resolution using the wavelength tunability of a synchrotron X-ray source. …”
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Iranian Pediatric COVID-19 Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics by Shahnaz Armin, Mohammadreza Mirkarimi, Zahra Pourmoghaddas, Marjan Tariverdi, Azadeh Jafrasteh, Noushin Marhamati, Armin Shirvani, Abdollah Karimi, Sedigheh Rafiei Tabatabaei, Roxana Mansour Ghanaei, SeyedAlireza Fahimzad, Fariba Shirvani, Seyedeh Mahsan Hoseini-Alfatemi

“…In this group of pediatrics, some abnormal laboratory findings have been seen. GGO (Ground-Glass Opacity) had been diagnosed in 58.6% of children. 3.6% needed oxygen therapy with ventilators, and 83.09% had received antibiotic treatments with the majority of ceftriaxone. …”
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Reexpansion Pulmonary Edema following Laparoscopy-Assisted Distal Gastrectomy for a Patient with Early Gastric Cancer: A Case Report by Kazuhito Yajima, Tatsuo Kanda, Ryo Tanaka, Yu Sato, Takashi Ishikawa, Shin-ichi Kosugi, Tadayuki Honda, Katsuyoshi Hatakeyama

“…Chest radiography results showed diffuse ground-glass attenuation and alveolar consolidation in both lungs without cardiomegaly. …”
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Magnetic-responsive triple shape memory polymer from bio-based benzoxazine/urethane polymer alloys with iron oxide nanoparticles by Kullanard Ruenpanya, Phattarin Mora, Panagiotis Karagiannidis, Kittipon Bunyanuwat, Sarawut Rimdusit

“…The polymerization of V-fa/PU polymer alloys with a heterogeneous network generated a broad glass transition temperature, which is a crucial feature for the development of triple SMPs. …”
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A novel machine learning approach for numerical simulation on the hybrid nanofluid flow past a converging/diverging channel: Properties of tantalum and alumina nanoparticles by Shilpa B, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, N Beemkumar, Ankur Kulshreshta, Refka Ghodhbani, Nashwan Adnan Othman, Barno Abdullaeva, M Ijaz Khan

“…Convergent and divergent channels have practical uses in the manufacture of fibres and glass, for the production of plastic sheets, the control of molten metal flows, and casting of metals. …”
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Vial-coated thin film microextraction for perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCAs) determination in water by GC–MS by J․Mabel Luna-Díaz, Luz O․ Leal-Quezada, Laura Ferrer, Edwin Palacio

“…To address these challenges, a thin-film microextraction (TFME)-coated vial was designed for PFCA (C5–C10) extraction, coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS). Glass was selected as the support material due to its low adsorption rate and superior chemical resistance compared to other polymers. …”
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Vortex-field enhancement through high-threshold geometric metasurface by Qingsong Wang, Yao Fang, Yu Meng, Han Hao, Xiong Li, Mingbo Pu, Xiaoliang Ma, Xiangang Luo

“…Moreover, femtosecond laser-induced birefringent nanostructures embedded in silica glass are utilized as the building block with high optical efficiency. …”
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Improvement of survival and development of Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei larvae by feeding taurine enriched rotifers by Dedi Jusadi, Syarifah Ruchyani, Ing Mokoginta, Julie Ekasari

“…White shrimp larvae at sixth naupliar stage were reared in 12 units of 500 L fibre glass tanks with a stocking density of 125 ind/L. …”
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Research and Development of Civil Engineering Intelligent Structure System by Junkai Xie, Bo Gao, Huamin Cheng

“…Studies have shown that when considering the room temperature insulation performance of insulation materials, the time required for the side of the concrete slab with glass fiber felt and aerogel insulation materials is about 2022 and 3363 s, respectively, indicating the fire resistance of aerogel insulation materials significantly better than fiberglass.…”
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Evaluation of bond durability of different self-adhesive bioactive restorative systems to dentin by Fawkia M. Samy, Naglaa R. El-Kholany, Hamdi H. Hamama

“…Accordingly, 4 groups were assigned according to the used restorative materials; (G1) self-adhesive hybrid composite (surefil one), (G2) Alkasite-based material (Cention forte) without pretreatment primer, (G3) Alkasite-based material (Cention forte) with pretreatment primer (Cention primer), and (G4) resin-modified glass ionomer (fuji II LC). Then each group was divided into 2 sub-group according to testing time (n = 5); immediate (after 24 h) and delayed (after 6 months of storage in artificial saliva). …”
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Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia with a Rare Radiographic Presentation of a Diffuse Micronodular Pattern Mimicking Miliary Lung Infiltration: A Case Report and Review of the Litera... by Jakrin Kewcharoen, Kittika Poonsombudlert, Sakda Sathirareuangchai, Wichit Sae-Ow, Hanh La, Narin Sriratanaviriyakul

“…Common findings of radiographic pattern for OP are patchy air space consolidation or ground-glass opacity, yet DMP is another rare radiographic pattern that must be recognized, especially in COP. …”
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High performance synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete mixed with nanoparticles: A proof-of-concept green railway sleeper product by Radhika Sridhar, Satjapan Leelatanon, Monthian Setkit, Thanongsak Imjai, Elhem Ghorbel, Boksun Kim

“…In Phase 2, a proof-of-concept green railway sleeper was developed using 100% recycled aggregate concrete (RAC), reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) and the hybrid fibers from Phase 1, demonstrating enhanced mechanical properties and durability. …”

Fabrication of Cu: ZnO thin film sensor for ethanol vapor detection by Robin Simkhada, Dalton R. Gibbs, Soma Dhakal, Dipak Oli, Rishi Ram Ghimire, Deependra Das Mulmi, Leela Pradhan Joshi

“…Herein, various Cu: ZnO films have been fabricated on glass substrates using a spin coater followed by annealing at 600  for 1 hour in a muffle furnace. …”
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Integrating testing and modeling methods to examine the feasibility of blended waste materials for the compressive strength of rubberized mortar by Amin Muhammad Nasir, Nassar Roz-Ud-Din, Khan Kaffayatullah, Ul Arifeen Siyab, Khan Mubasher, Qadir Muhammad Tahir

“…This research integrated glass powder (GP), marble powder (MP), and silica fume (SF) into rubberized mortar to evaluate their effectiveness in enhancing compressive strength (fc′{f}_{\text{c}}^{^{\prime} }). …”
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Sol-Gel Derived Mg-Based Ceramic Scaffolds Doped with Zinc or Copper Ions: Preliminary Results on Their Synthesis, Characterization, and Biocompatibility by Georgios S. Theodorou, Eleana Kontonasaki, Anna Theocharidou, Athina Bakopoulou, Maria Bousnaki, Christina Hadjichristou, Eleni Papachristou, Lambrini Papadopoulou, Nikolaos A. Kantiranis, Konstantinos Chrissafis, Konstantinos M. Paraskevopoulos, Petros T. Koidis

“…Glass-ceramic scaffolds containing Mg have shown recently the potential to enhance the proliferation, differentiation, and biomineralization of stem cells in vitro, property that makes them promising candidates for dental tissue regeneration. …”
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Quantitative Evaluation of Bacteria Adherent and in Biofilm on Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube-Coated Surfaces by Fabrizio Pantanella, Francesca Berlutti, Daniele Passeri, Daniela Sordi, Alessandra Frioni, Tiziana Natalizi, Maria Letizia Terranova, Marco Rossi, Piera Valenti

“…Our results showed that the surfaces of SWCNTs-coated glass beads (SWCNTs-GBs) were colonized at the same extent of uncoated GBs both by S. mutans and P. aeruginosa. …”
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Phosphate Ion Release and Alkalizing Potential of Three Bioactive Dental Materials in Comparison with Composite Resin by Shahin Kasraei, Sahebeh Haghi, Sara Valizadeh, Narges Panahandeh, Sogol Nejadkarimi

“…Thirty-six discs (2 × 6 mm) were fabricated from Fuji II LC resin modified glass ionomer (RMGI), Activa BioActive, Cention N, and Z250 composite in plastic molds. …”
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Effect of Process Pressure on the Properties of Cu₂O Thin Films Deposited by RF Magnetron Sputtering by Junghwan Park, Chang-Sik Son, Young-Guk Son, Donghyun Hwang

“…Cu₂O thin films were deposited on soda-lime glass substrates using RF magnetron sputtering under various process pressures, and their structural, morphological, compositional, and optical properties were investigated. …”
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Addition Micro Additives Zinc Oxide and Graphite Powder at Biodiesel to Decrease the Pressure Drop of Microchannels by Jooned Hendrarsakti, Zido Yuwazama, Putra Andi Kolala, Rico Aditia Prahmana, Alfian Yannu Alfaridzi, Kiki Fadillah Nurul Khotimah, Marianus Beatriks Djala Gili

“…The microchannel is made from a glass tube with an inner diameter of 2.771 mm and 3.614 mm for straight microchannels and a diameter of 2.757 mm, and a 90-degree bend for the bend microchannel. …”
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Optimizing Bacterial Protectant Composition to Enhance Baijiu Yeast Survival and Productivity During Spray Drying by Jingyu Li, Fengkui Xiong, Zhongbin Liu, Jia Zheng, Guangzhong Hu, Zheng Feng

“…The results showed that the addition of “TGase-treated soybean isolate protein (SPI) + lactic protein (LP)” as an in vitro bacterial protectant and “14.15% trehalose + 7.10% maltose + 14.04% sucrose” TGase treatment can promote the cross-linking of protective proteins, reduce the distance between <i>MSJA</i> bacteria and protective proteins, and increase the glass transition temperature to enhance the protective effect of protective proteins, so as to improve the survival rate of <i>MSJA</i> during spray drying.…”
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