Synthesis and Dielectric Studies of Monoclinic Nanosized Zirconia by I. Flavia Princess Nesamani, V. Lakshmi Prabha, Aswathy Paul, D. Nirmal

“…Zirconium dioxide is a prospective high-κ material that can replace silicon dioxide. Zirconium dioxide nanoparticle has been synthesized using sol-gel process at room temperature. …”
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A Heatmap for Monitoring Systemic Financial Stability Risks in Ukraine by Adam Geršl, Pervin Dadashova, Yuliya Bazhenova, Vladyslav Filatov, Anatolii Hlazunov, Roman Soltysiak

“…This study presents an updated risk map of the Ukrainian financial sector – an analytical tool for identifying and monitoring the buildup and materialization of systemic risks. The risk map methodology that the National Bank of Ukraine used until 2021 has been revised to ensure that risk assessment is based on reliable quantitative indicators rather than expert judgements, as well as to extend the list of risks considered. …”
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Modeling and simulation of seasonal performance of silica-polymethylpentene for diurnal radiative cooling under direct sunlight by G. N. Nwaji, C. R. Oraka, H. O. Okoro, A. C. Okoronkwo, N. V. Ogueke, E. E. Anyanwu

“…Achieving cooling through radiation is, however, material dependent. This study investigates the seasonal performance of a radiative cooling arrangement for all-year cooling. …”
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In Vitro and In Vivo Dentinogenic Efficacy of Human Dental Pulp-Derived Cells Induced by Demineralized Dentin Matrix and HA-TCP by Kyung-Jung Kang, Min Suk Lee, Chan-Woong Moon, Jae-Hoon Lee, Hee Seok Yang, Young-Joo Jang

“…Hydroxyapatite-tricalcium phosphates (HA-TCPs) are essential components of hard tissue and generally used as a biocompatible material in tissue engineering of bone. Demineralized dentin matrix (DDM) has been reported to increase efficiency of bone induction. …”
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Occurrence of β-Lactamase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacterial Isolates in Water Sources in Cali City, Colombia by Monica Chavez Vivas, Luz Dary Caicedo, Jorge Enrique Castillo

“…Pollution by domestic, industrial, and hospital wastes of the artificial and natural waters of the city of Cali led us to investigate the presence of Gram-negative bacteria resistant to antibiotics in these aquatic ecosystems. Material and methods. We used culture-dependent methods and molecular techniques to investigate the prevalence and dynamics of β-lactamase producing Gram-negative bacteria in five areas located in channels and rivers that cross the city of Cali in January (dry season) and May (wet season). …”
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Dynamic simulation of breast behaviour during different activities based on finite element modelling of multiple components of breast by Jiazhen Chen, Zejun Zhong, Yue Sun, Joanne Yip, Kit-lun Yick

“…The accuracy of the FE model is verified based on relative mean absolute error (RMAE), and optimal material parameters are identified by using a validated stepwise grid search method. …”
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Investigation of Segmented Halbach Array Design for Passive Magnetorheological Brake System by Yaojung Shiao, Manichandra Bollepelly

“…The proposed Halbach array design offers significant advantages over conventional magnet arrangements, including a 50% increase in flux density, a 75% reduction in magnet material usage, and improved magnetic field uniformity. …”
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Shear Behaviors of the Intersurface between Rice Straw Rope and Dredger Fill Silt: Experimental and Mechanism Studies by Guizhong Xu, Ji Chen, Shenjie Shi, Angran Tian, Qiang Tang

“…This paper investigates the mechanical properties and validity of rice straw rope as certain treating material of dredger fill silt through a series of pull-out test, mass loss test, and tension test on specimens with different water contents and dry densities. …”
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Laparoscopic and open surgery with D3-lymphadenectomy in patients with left-sided colon cancer: clinical and pathological parallels by P. V. Tsarkov, I. V. Reshetov, I. A. Tulina, A. Yu. Kravchenko, D. N. Fedorov, A. V. Leontyev

“…To evaluate morphological characteristics of the resected specimen after open and laparoscopic surgery with D3-lymphadenectomy for left-sided colon cancer. Material and methods. The investigation was designed as retrospective-prospective comparative case-match study. …”
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Antibiotic resistance gene occurrence in poultry farms in northeast Brazil by Henrique Francisco de Almeida, Paulo Ricardo Conceição Marques Trindade, César Roberto Viana Teixeira, Claudson Oliveira Brito, Silvio Santana Dolabella, Sona Jain, Maíra Pompeu Martins, Ana Andréa Barbosa

“…The presence of ARGs in the obtained material was tested by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using primers for selected ARGs. …”
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Structure, Mechanical Performance, and Dimensional Stability of Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata D. Don) Scrimbers by Jinguang Wei, Fei Rao, Yuxiang Huang, Yahui Zhang, Yue Qi, Wenji Yu, Chung-Yun Hse

“…Natural wood has certain advantages such as good processability and high specific strength and thus has been used for millennium as a structural material. But the mechanical performance and water resistance, particularly for fast-growing species, are unsatisfactory for high-end applications. …”
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Developing Seismic Risk Prediction Functions for Structures by Naveed Ahmad, Qaisar Ali, Muhammad Adil, Akhtar Naeem Khan

“…Future development of the methodology is required with additional experimental tests on rubble stone masonry material in order to increase confidence in future applications.…”
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Application of spent Agaricus subrufescens compost in integrated production of seedlings and plants of tomato by Raul Xavier Lopes, Diego Cunha Zied, Emerson Tokuda Martos, Rovilson José De Souza, Romildo Da Silva, Eustáquio Souza Dias

“…Purpose Spent mushroom compost (SMC) is a major solid waste product of the mushroom industry and is the material which remains at the end of a mushroom crop. …”
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ESG principles for increasing the efficiency of the oil and gas complex by S. A. Gorshkov

“…In   this case, it   will receive competitive advantages which can be  appreciated by   investors who organise the attraction of   financial and information resources as  well as   human, material and energy resources. The novelty of   the results obtained lies in   the substantiation of   the approach that is   founded on a   combination of  such categories as  ESG principles, sustainable development, ecosystem approach, and strategic management. …”
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Method to Realize the Tilt Monitoring and Instability Prediction of Hazardous Rock on Slopes by Zheng He, Mowen Xie, Zhengjun Huang, Guang Lu, Bo Yan, Jianfei Wang

“…A physical model test is designed, in which a thermally sensitive material (with heat-sensitive strength) is adopted as the weak structural plane of the hazardous block, and the change in the tilt angle during the process of block instability is monitored at a sampling frequency of 1000 Hz. …”
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Exploring the relationship between smartphone use and ocular health in young adults: A cross-sectional study of chronic smartphone users in Salem, Tamil Nadu by Senthil Kumar Babu, Durga Murugan, Ezhil Vendhan Kalaimamani

“…Aim and Objectives: To investigate the ocular impact and SmartPhone Vision Syndrome (SPVS) among chronic smartphone users. Material and Methods: The observational study was done on 100 volunteers. …”
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The Hormonal dysregulation and its consequences in Obese Women - overview by Katarzyna Maria Pala, Wiktoria Tomaszewska, Paweł Siudziński, Mateusz Łyko, Alicja Skoczylas, Maria Golińska, Anna Nowak, Jakub Kurasz, Wiktoria Podlasiewicz, Piotr Dudziak, Wojciech Maj

“…Aim of Study   This study explores the effects of obesity on women's hormonal regulation, emphasizing associated conditions like PCOS, insulin resistance, infertility, and cardiometabolic diseases, while identifying mechanisms and potential interventions.   Material and Methods   A review of 34 peer-reviewed articles (2000–2024) using PRISMA criteria analyzed hormonal imbalances caused by obesity, focusing on adipokines such as leptin and adiponectin, and their roles in glucose metabolism, lipid regulation, and inflammation.   …”
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Screening of Trace Elements in Hair of the Female Population with Different Types of Cancers in Wielkopolska Region of Poland by Bogusław Czerny, Krzysztof Krupka, Marcin Ożarowski, Agnieszka Seremak-Mrozikiewicz

“…The study aims at linking the trace element status of an organism, assessed by hair analysis, with the occurrence of cancer diseases. Material and Methods. Hair samples were collected from 299 patients with cancer diseases confirmed by a histopathological test and from 100 controls. …”
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Analysis of digital tourism development strategies as promotion of water blow tourism Nusa Dua Bali by I Made Suardika, I Wayan Eka Mahendra, I Made Darsana

“…This research can be used as recommendation material for the government or related parties in determining the direction of digital tourism development…”
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Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Renal Pathology in a Child with Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome by Roberto Gordillo, Marcela Del Rio, David B. Thomas, Joseph T. Flynn, Robert P. Woroniecki

“…Due to persistent nonorthostatic proteinuria with CKD, renal biopsy was performed and FSGS (not otherwise specified) with chronic diffuse tubulopathy (tubular cytoplasmic droplets) and acute tubular injury was reported. Ceroid-like material is known to infiltrate tissues (i.e., lungs, colon, and kidney) in HPS, but the reason for the renal insufficiency is unknown. …”
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