Landslide Susceptibility Assessment in Planned Areas Using Geographical Information Systems and AHP Method: The Case of Artvin by Halil Akıncı, Ayşe Yavuz Özalp, Sebahat Temuçin Kılıçer

“…There have been many landslides characterized as natural disaster recorded across the province. The areas susceptible to landslides in Artvin should be identified in order to ensure people's safety, to take the necessary measures for reducing any devastating effects of landslides and to make proper decisions for land use. …”
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Estimation of Landslides and Road Capacity after August 8, 2017, MS7.0 Jiuzhaigou Earthquake Using High-Resolution Remote Sensing Images by Xiao Fu, Qing Zhu, Chao Liu, Naiwen Li, Wenhua Zhuang, Zhengli Yang, Heng Lu, Min Tang

“…In this study, the core area of Jiuzhaigou natural reserve, one of the highest seismic intensity zones, is selected. …”
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Effect of Surface Treated Silicon Dioxide Nanoparticles on Some Mechanical Properties of Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomer by Sara M. Zayed, Ahmad M. Alshimy, Amal E. Fahmy

“…Current materials used for maxillofacial prostheses are far from ideal and there is a need for novel improved materials which mimic as close as possible the natural behavior of facial soft tissues. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adding different concentrations of surface treated silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO2) on clinically important mechanical properties of a maxillofacial silicone elastomer. 147 specimens of the silicone elastomer were prepared and divided into seven groups (n=21). …”
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A novel paradigm for fast training data generation in asynchronous movement-based BCIs by Markus R. Crell, Kyriaki Kostoglou, Kathrin Sterk, Gernot R. Müller-Putz, Gernot R. Müller-Putz

“…IntroductionMovement-based brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) utilize brain activity generated during executed or attempted movement to provide control over applications. By relying on natural movement processes, these BCIs offer a more intuitive control compared to other BCI systems. …”
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Innate Immune Response in Kidney Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury: Potential Target for Therapy by Aleksandra Kezić, Natasa Stajic, Friedrich Thaiss

“…Among numerous so far conducted experiments, observed immunomodulatory role of adenosine and adenosine receptor agonists in complex interactions of dendritic cells, natural killer T cells, and T regulatory cells is emphasized as promising in the treatment of kidney ischemia/reperfusion injury. …”
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The coordination complex formed by oxalic acid and chromate and the mechanism for enhanced photoreduction of Cr(Ⅵ) under visible-light irradiation by GUAN Yingying, WANG Hao, GE Xiaoming, DENG Likai, DENG Bin, MU Yi*, ZOU Jianping*

“…Oxalic acid, which mainly originates from root exudation and plant residue decomposition, is one of the most widely existiug carboxylic acids, and has a dramatic impact on the reduction of chromate in natural waters. In this study, isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), theoretical calculations, and electrospray ionization high resolution mass spectrometry (ESI-HRMS) analysis revealed that oxalic acid could complex with chromate to form a Cr(Ⅵ)-oxalate complex via an esterification process at pH≤4. …”
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FUZZY REGION MERGING WITH HIERARCHICAL CLUSTERING TO FIND OPTIMAL INITIALIZATION OF FUZZY REGION IN IMAGE SEGMENTATION by Wawan GUNAWAN

“…Based on the experimental results, the proposed method can achieve optimal segmentation with an average misclassification error value of 2.62% for Natural Images and 9.33% for Dental Images. …”
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The Potential of Acalypha indica L. Leaf Extract as a Repellent Against Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes by Laily Masruroh, Marlik -, Demes Nurmayanti, Windri Khusuma Pratiwi, Slamet Wardoyo

“…The solution to this problem is using natural materials, such as Acalypha indica L. This study aims to inform the results of analyzing the potential of leaf extract Acalypha indica in repelling Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. …”
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The Resilience of Public Policies in Economic Development by Gonzalo Castañeda, Omar A. Guerrero

“…This scenario takes place, for example, when unanticipated events such as natural disasters or political turmoil obstruct the use of resources to advance certain policy issues, e.g., infrastructure or labor reforms. …”
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Hybrid Hydrogel Supplemented with Algal Polysaccharide for Potential Use in Biomedical Applications by Dana Stan, Andreea-Cristina Mirica, Sorin Mocanu, Diana Stan, Iunia Podolean, Natalia Candu, Magdi El Fergani, Laura Mihaela Stefan, Ana-Maria Seciu-Grama, Ludmila Aricov, Oana Brincoveanu, Carmen Moldovan, Lorena-Andreea Bocancia-Mateescu, Simona M. Coman

“…This study focused on the preparation and characterization of novel hybrid hydrogels enriched with the natural algae compound Ulvan for potential use in wound dressings. …”
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Comparative study of quantum error correction strategies for the heavy-hexagonal lattice by César Benito, Esperanza López, Borja Peropadre, Alejandro Bermudez

“…We explore two complementary strategies: the search for an efficient embedding of the surface code into the heavy-hexagonal lattice, as well as the use of codes whose connectivity requirements are naturally tailored to this architecture, such as subsystem-type and Floquet codes. …”
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Antibacterial Effect of Juglans Regia Bark against Oral Pathologic Bacteria by Faramarz Zakavi, Leila Golpasand Hagh, Arash Daraeighadikolaei, Ahmad Farajzadeh Sheikh, Arsham Daraeighadikolaei, Zahra Leilavi Shooshtari

“…The results may provide the basis for using natural antimicrobial substance for oral hygiene prophylaxis purposes.…”
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Engineering Yarrowia lipolytica for the production of β-carotene by carbon and redox rebalancing by Hojun Lee, Jinwoo Song, Sang Woo Seo

“…Abstract Background β-Carotene is a natural product that has garnered significant commercial interest. …”
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Material management comparison between lot for lot and field actual condition by Atmaja Jajang, Natalia Monika, Masrilayanti, Ramadhani Siraj, Rahmadini Yessa, Sourkan Sulleyman

“…In reality, the process of providing materials encounters many obstacles such as late material arrival cause human error and natural disaster, materials not available, overcost, undercost. …”
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A Survey on the Evaluation of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Taste in Austria by Emilia Iannilli, Emilise Lucerne Pötz, Thomas Hummel

“…The umami taste is well validated in Asian culture but remains less recognized and accepted in European cultures despite its presence in natural local products. This study explored the sensory and emotional perceptions of umami in 233 Austrian participants who had lived in Austria for most of their lives. …”
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Image Recommendation Algorithm Combined with Deep Neural Network Designed for Social Networks by Shaohui Du, Zhenghan Chen, Haoyan Wu, Yihong Tang, YuanQing Li

“…In recent years, deep neural networks have achieved great success in many fields, such as computer vision and natural language processing. Traditional image recommendation algorithms use text-based recommendation methods. …”
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Spectrum Analysis of a Coaxial Dual-Rotor System with Coupling Misalignment by Hongxian Zhang, Liangpei Huang, Xuejun Li, Lingli Jiang, Dalian Yang, Fanyu Zhang, Jingjing Miao

“…Harmonic resonance occurs when any harmonic frequencies of the misalignment response coincide with a natural frequency of the system. In order to verify the theoretical model, experiments are performed on a test rig. …”
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A Recommendation Model Using the Bandwagon Effect for E-Marketing Purposes in IoT by Sang-Min Choi, Hyein Lee, Yo-Sub Han, Ka Lok Man, Woon Kian Chong

“…We notice that the IoT environment can naturally provide user information such as users’ item selection history without users’ additional actions. …”
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Review on thermal efficiency augment of flat plate collector equipped with mono and hybrid nanofluids and with inserts by L.S. Sundar, Sergio M.O. Tavares, Antonio M.B. Pereira, Antonio C.M. Sousa

“…The study also explores the performance under the natural and forced circulation. Additionally, existing correlations for Nusselt number and friction factor for nanofluids with and without inserts in the absorber tube have been reviewed.…”
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Diet-Induced Obesity Is Associated with an Impaired NK Cell Function and an Increased Colon Cancer Incidence by Ina Bähr, Vincent Goritz, Henriette Doberstein, Grit Gesine Ruth Hiller, Philip Rosenstock, Janine Jahn, Ole Pörtner, Tobias Berreis, Thomas Mueller, Julia Spielmann, Heike Kielstein

“…Previous studies showed altered Natural killer (NK) cell functions in obese individuals. …”
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