Development and mechanical characterization of eggshell bio-filler reinforced bamboo fiber composites by Afroz Khan, B. K. Naveen Kumar, K. J. Anand, E. Ashoka, G. Hareesha

“…Hybridization of natural fiber composite by incorporating waste- derived fillers has been identified as a promising sustainable technique to develop environmentally friendly and economical composites with enhanced mechanical properties. …”
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Multiobjective Topology Optimization of Spatial-Structure Joints by Nanhai Zhu, Jinlei Liu

“…To realize the static and dynamic multiobjective topology optimization of joints in spatial structures, structural topology optimization is carried out to maximize the stiffness under static multiload conditions and maximize the first third-order dynamic natural frequencies. According to the single-objective optimization results, the objective function of the multiobjective topology optimization of joints is established by using the compromise programming method, and the weight coefficient of each static load condition is determined by using the analytic hierarchy process. …”
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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THEIR RESOURCE SUPPORT by Irina V. Novikova, Murad K. Alimuradov

“…The analysis encompasses regional trends in key indicators such as population dynamics (natural and migratory growth), workforce metrics (excluding small businesses), average monthly wages, unemployment and informal employment rates, investments in fixed assets, financial inflows, and the proportion of unprofitable businesses. …”

Impact of Pore-Scale Characteristics on Immiscible Fluid Displacement by Nariman Mahabadi, Leon van Paassen, Ilenia Battiato, Tae Sup Yun, Hyunwook Choo, Jaewon Jang

“…In this study, a three-dimensional (3D) tube network model was extracted from 3D X-ray computed tomography images of natural sand. The extracted network model was used to quantitatively outline the phase boundary of the displacement pattern and to examine the displacement efficiency for wide ranges of viscosity ratios and capillary numbers. …”
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Concentration and Diversification of Production by Example of Major Indian Business groups by M. A. Vorobyeva

“…The goal of this work is to show that in contrast with the dominating economic concept, that concentration and expansion of production in one or several neighboring industries is the natural and economically reasonable mechanism for business growth, there is an alternative model of big business development, such as the industrial diversification. …”
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Decreased Regulatory T Cells in Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Lesions: Imbalance between Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Cells in Atherosclerosis by Ilonka Rohm, Yevgeniya Atiskova, Stefanie Drobnik, Michael Fritzenwanger, Daniel Kretzschmar, Rudin Pistulli, Jürgen Zanow, Thomas Krönert, Gita Mall, Hans Reiner Figulla, Atilla Yilmaz

“…The following results were observed: in unstable lesions, significantly higher numbers of proinflammatory cells like DCs, T helper cells, cytotoxic T cells, and natural killer cells were detected compared to stable plaques. …”
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Spectral Discrimination of Archaeological Sites Previously Occupied by Farming Communities Using In Situ Hyperspectral Data by Olaotse Lokwalo Thabeng, Elhadi Adam, Stefania Merlo

“…This study investigates the ability of field spectra measurements to discriminate between soils from non-sites (natural soils) and from archaeological sites, such as middens (rubbish-dumping areas) and animal byres. …”
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Reflexiones desde la colonialidad del poder: desafiando la hegemonía occidental con educación emancipadora y restaurativa by Fernando Carvajal Sánchez

“… Partiendo de la teoría de la colonialidad del poder y del concepto de habitus, este artículo pone de relieve cómo la hegemonía occidental, que todavía caracteriza el orden global, aparece en las representaciones sociales como si fuese “natural”; es decir, obvia y legítima. Apoyándose en datos empíricos obtenidos a través del método de “historia de vida” así como en diversas fuentes documentales, este texto busca contribuir a la investigación decolonial. …”
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Brush Use in Lot-Fed Cattle Shows Continued Use and Positive Behaviour by Emma J. Dunston-Clarke, Catherine Stockman, Josie Sinclair, Teresa Collins

“…Feedlot cattle were assessed for the consistency of enrichment brush use, higher incidence of natural behaviour, and less agonistic or abnormal behaviour compared to cattle without the brush. …”
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Addis Amba Mädhané Aläm: the Uncommon Troglodytic Heritage of Ethiopia by Tsegaye Ebabey DEMISSIE

“…This planning is uncommon in the rock cave church tradition of Ethiopia because the nave is monolithically carved within a cave that should not be confused with churches built under a natural cave. The old enough canopy, a large artistic processional umbrella permanently projected over the chanting place also distinguishes this cave church. …”
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An efficient cryptographic technique using modified Diffie–Hellman in wireless sensor networks by Shahwar Ali, A Humaria, M Sher Ramzan, Imran Khan, Syed M Saqlain, Anwar Ghani, J Zakia, Bander A Alzahrani

“…Data security is a major issue in wireless sensor networks since data travel over the naturally exposed wireless channel where malicious attackers may get access to critical information. …”
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Assurer la maitrise du ruissellement grâce aux zones humides au voisinage des infrastructures de transport dans une perspective de conservation de la biodiversité by Camille Fressignac, Pascal Breil, Yannick Matillon, Andréa Nullans, Blandine Chazelle, Benoît Sarrazin, Dominique Vallod

“…The conservation of biodiversity is currently a major problem which is gradually inserted into the development of public policy of administrative territory, with the aim of controlling the impact of human activity on the natural environment. Land transport infrastructure creates disruptions to ecosystems and landscapes. …”
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Perceptions du changement climatique, impacts environnementaux et stratégies endogènes d’adaptation par les producteurs du Centre-nord du Burkina Faso by Pamalba Narcise Kabore, Bruno Barbier, Paulin Ouoba, André Kiema, Léopold Some, Amadé Ouedraogo

“…Climate change represents a major potential threat to the viability of rural households in sub-Saharan Africa who live mainly from the exploitation of natural resources. The purpose of this study is to analyze farmers’ perceptions of climate change, its environmental impacts, coping strategies and the relationships between them. …”
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Poly-ADP Ribosyl Polymerase 1 (PARP1) Regulates Influenza A Virus Polymerase by Liset Westera, Alisha M. Jennings, Jad Maamary, Martin Schwemmle, Adolfo García-Sastre, Eric Bortz

“…Exogenous expression of the natural PARylation inhibitor PARG also enhanced RdRP activity. …”
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Nutritional Quality, Potential Health Promoting Properties and Sensory Perception of an Improved Gluten Free Bread Formulation Containing Inulin, Rice Protein and Bioactive Compoun... by Alessandro Guglielmetti, Beatriz Fernandez-Gomez, Giuseppe Zeppa, Dolores del Castillo

“…Results support the feasibility of CSE and CHE as natural sustainable sources of antioxidants, α-glucosidase inhibitors and colorants. …”
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As Lagoas Salitradas do Pantanal da Nhecolândia: um estudo da paisagem baseado no modelo GTP – Geossistema, Território e Paisagem by Mauro Henrique Soares da Silva, Messias Modesto dos Passos, Arnaldo Yoso Sakamoto

“…The saline lakes of Pantanal floodplain of Nhecolândia: a study of the landscape based on the GTP model: geo-system, territory and landscape - The present study aimed to achieve the analysis of Pantanal floodplain of Nhecolândia landscape understanding above all, the process of the formation and evaluation of the lacustrine system named “saline lakes”, under the perspective of the GTP model: a proposal of methodological theoretical organization lined on a conceptual geographical triad which facilitates the correlation among the physical-natural (Geo-system – G), socio-economical (Territory – T) and cultural (Landscape – P). …”
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Effects of trehalose on bone healing, physical function, and pain in patients with pertrochanteric fractures: a randomized controlled trial protocol by Reza Zandi, Hosna Omidi Razani, Amir Mehrvar, Mohammad-Reza Jowshan, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Bahar Nikooyeh, Hoda Zahedi, Shahin Talebi

“…Abstract Background Appropriate management of fractures is crucial for restoring natural bone function and preventing long-term complications. …”
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Effect of Calcium Soap of Fatty Acids Supplementation on Serum Biochemical Parameters and Ovarian Activity during Out-of-the-Breeding Season in Crossbred Ewes by Hayat H. M. El-Nour, Soad M. Nasr, Walid R. Hassan

“…All ewes were then subjected to natural breeding and conception rate. Blood samples were collected from all ewes during treatment period. …”
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The Story of CD4+CD28− T Cells Revisited: Solved or Still Ongoing? by Kathrin Maly, Michael Schirmer

“…As an alternative costimulatory signal instead of CD28, not only natural killer cell receptors and Toll-like receptors, but also CD47, CTLA-4, OX40, and 4-1BB have to be considered. …”
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Zinc Protoporphyrin Upregulates Heme Oxygenase-1 in PC-3 Cells via the Stress Response Pathway by Simon C. M. Kwok

“…Zinc protoporphyrin IX (ZnPP), a naturally occurring molecule formed in iron deficiency or lead poisoning, is a potent competitive inhibitor of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). …”
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