Study on strength properties of lightweight foamed composite with 0.6% volume fraction treated kenaf fibre by Chong Hao Yee Richmond, Lim Siong Kang, Yew Ming Kun, Lim Jee Hock

“…This study presents a novel approach to enhancing LFC's mechanical strength properties by incorporating Treated Kenaf Fibre (TKF), a domestically available high-yield crop in Malaysia, offering a green and effective solution for “Sustainable Composite Reinforcement.” To optimize fibre incorporation, raw kenaf fibres were pre-treated with a 1.5 M NaOH solution for 12 hours. …”
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Research on Hydraulic Fracturing Pressure Relief Technology in the Deep High-Stress Roadway for Surrounding Rock Control by Wen Zhai, Yachao Guo, Xiaochuan Ma, Nailv Li, Peng Zhang, Kun Ma, Yuanxin Jing, Hong Yu, Xiaotong Li

“…Without damaging the roadway stability in the working face, the hydraulic fracturing pressure relief technology can optimize the stress environment and stability of the roadway through the artificial control of the roof fracture position. …”
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Performance Comparison between Neutralization Tailings and Flotation Tailings Used for Backfill Mix and Mechanism Analysis by Bin Han, Wei Sun, Shaofeng Yu, Chao Liu, Song Yao, Jianxun Wu

“…The test proved that neutralized tailings are more optimal for backfilling.…”
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Investigation of biocompatibility and antibacterial properties of electrospun chitosan/ polyethylene oxide -based scaffolds containing propolis extract against Enterococcus faecali... by Sayed Reza Ebrahimi, Mohammad Nikbakht, Milad Shahini Shams Abadi, Abolfazl Gholipour, Mitra Bagheri, Majid Validi

“…Additionally, according to the results obtained from the Congo red biofilm test, the optimal concentration of propolis in the nanofibrous mats exhibited a substantial antibiofilm effect against S. aureus, S. epidermidis, and E. faecalis. …”
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Evaluation of the organoleptic characteristics of chocolate made with cocoa beans from three main production areas in Côte d'Ivoire by Kouakou Brou Julien, Kobenan Koffi Christophe, Ouattara Tièba Victor, N’goran Kouadio Emmanuel

“…The observed values (5.30 days in the East, 5.0 days in the Center-West, and 5.04 days in the South-West) are below the recommended 6-day threshold for optimal fermentation. The chocolate produced from the collected beans has been found to have favourable organoleptic characteristics, as evidenced by the low bitterness ratings revealed in the tasting tests. …”
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Potential Biomarkers of Insulin Resistance and Atherosclerosis in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by Sharifah Intan Qhadijah Syed Ikmal, Hasniza Zaman Huri, Shireene Ratna Vethakkan, Wan Azman Wan Ahmad

“…A new biological marker that can act as a reliable indicator of both the exact state of insulin resistance and atherosclerosis is required to facilitate optimal health management of diabetic patients. Malfunctioning of insulin mechanism and endothelial dysfunction leads to innate immune activation and released several biological markers into circulation. …”
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On the Suitability of Almond Shells for the Manufacture of a Natural Low-Cost Bioadsorbent to Remove Brilliant Green: Kinetics and Equilibrium Isotherms Study by R. Melhaoui, Y. Miyah, S. Kodad, N. Houmy, M. Addi, M. Abid, A. Mihamou, H. Serghini-Caid, S. Lairini, N. Tijani, C. Hano, A. Elamrani

“…It was found that 98% of BG dye is removed under the following optimal experimental conditions: ASP bioadsorbent dose of 1 g/L at T = 25°C, pH = 6.8, and C0 = 1 g/L, which proves that ASP can be used as an excellent low-cost bioadsorbent for the removal of BG dye from wastewater. …”
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Comprehensive investigation of the mechanical performance and evaluate the environmental impact of epoxy and polyester polymer concrete by Ahmed D. Almutairi, Abdulrahman I. Alateyah, Muneer K. Saeed, Hany A. Dahish, Waleed H. El-Garaihy, Majed O. Alawad, Amal BaQais

“…The study specifically focuses on PC made with epoxy and polyester resins, aiming to understand how these materials perform in terms of their mechanical strength and behaviour. The optimal ratio of matrix to aggregate was determined by considering the even distribution of aggregate particles within the polymer matrix throughout the specimens which was (300 g Resin: 500 g Filler: 500 g Aggregate). …”
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Evaluation of hesperidin as a potential larvicide against Culex pipiens with computational prediction of its mode of action via molecular docking by Abdullah Haikal, Mahmoud Kamal, Eslam M. Hosni, Yhiya Amen

“…However, further research is needed to assess its toxicity to non-target organisms and optimize its formulation for broader application in mosquito control.…”
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Primordial Germ Cells Quality of Chicken Embryo from Post Cryopreservation Blood Samples by Nurul Azizah, Tatan Kostaman, Yuli Arif Tribudi, Diana Andrianita Kusumaningrum, Suyatno Suyatno, Zultinur Muttaqin, Eko Koswara, Muhammad Gunawan

“…The optimal cellular reservoir for the conservation and propagation of endangered poultry is acknowledged to be primordial germ cells (PGCs). …”
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Aminoglycoside tolerance in Vibrio cholerae engages translational reprogramming associated with queuosine tRNA modification by Louna Fruchard, Anamaria Babosan, Andre Carvalho, Manon Lang, Blaise Li, Magalie Duchateau, Quentin Giai Gianetto, Mariette Matondo, Frederic Bonhomme, Isabelle Hatin, Hugo Arbes, Céline Fabret, Enora Corler, Guillaume Sanchez, Virginie Marchand, Yuri Motorin, Olivier Namy, Valérie de Crécy-Lagard, Didier Mazel, Zeynep Baharoglu

“…Tgt is the enzyme modifying the guanine (G) in tRNAs with GUN anticodon to queuosine (Q). tgt is required for optimal growth of Vibrio cholerae in the presence of sub-lethal aminoglycoside concentrations. …”
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Integrating agent-based models and clustering methods for improving image segmentation by Erik Cuevas, Sonia Jazmín García-De-Lira, Cesar Rodolfo Ascencio-Piña, Marco Pérez-Cisneros, Sabrina Vega

“…Metaheuristic techniques, distinguished from classical clustering methods, possess the capability to adaptively navigate through a broad solution space to discover optimal clustering configurations. This adaptability makes them suitable for complex image datasets. …”
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Evaluation of Neck-shaft Angle and Anteversion in Dry Femora of Adult Indian Population: A Descriptive Analysis by Akash Hosthota, Manikandan Thandapani, N Deen M Ismail, Aravind J Devendrappa, Mohammed Shahid

“…Clinical significance: The study's findings on AV and NSA in the adult Indian population provide significant insights for orthopedic interventions, emphasizing the need for accurate measurements to enhance preoperative planning and optimize surgical outcomes.…”
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Molecular epidemiological analysis of Influenza viruses in Influenza-like illness cases: a retrospective study in Chongqing Hi-Tech Zone, China (2021–2024) by Wei Cai, Yuhang Deng, Pan Xu, Jianjiang Xue

“…Abstract Objectives To analyze the molecular epidemiological characteristics of influenza viruses in influenza-like cases in Chongqing Hi-Tech Zone, China, to provide data support and a scientific basis for optimizing influenza prevention and control strategies in the region. …”
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In Situ Surface Polymerization of PANI/SWCNT Bilayer Film: Effective Composite for Improving Seebeck Coefficient and Power Factor by Dezhuang Ji, Baosong Li, Balamurugan Thirumal Raj, Xuan Li, Dawei Zhang, Moh'd Rezeq, Wesley Cantwell, Lianxi Zheng

“…In this research, hydrochloride acid doped polyaniline (PANI) is directly prepared on the surface of a single‐walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) film to form a bilayer structure in controlling the interfacial filtering effect and preserve the high conductivity. Under optimal conditions, a PANI/SWCNT bilayer composite exhibits a Seebeck coefficient of 26 µVK−1 at near room temperature, and a high electrical conductivity of 1320 S cm−1 is maintained. …”
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High-quality instant black tea manufactured using fresh tea leaves by two-stage submerged enzymatic processing by Junhao Kong, Xiufang Yang, Xiaobo Zuo, Xiaoqin Su, Bing Hu, Xinle Liang

“…During the two-stage enzymatic processing, 75 kinds of volatile compounds were identified in all processed samples, and the contents of TFs, TRs, TBs and TRs/TFs ratio could be optimized by adjusting different procedures and parameters. …”
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Pretest Score for Predicting Microbubble Contrast Agent Use in Stress Echocardiography: A Method to Increase Efficiency in the Echo Laboratory by Mathieu Bernier, Sahar S. Abdelmoneim, Stuart Moir, Robert B. McCully, Patricia A. Pellikka, Sharon L. Mulvagh

“…The score cutoff value to optimize sensitivity and specificity was 5. Conclusions. …”
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Competitiveness Evaluation Method of Supersonic Civil Aircraft Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process by Jiazheng He, Rui Pan, Wenyuan Cheng, Chenxin Guo, Zhijun Meng

“…This work can be used to evaluate the social acceptance of supersonic civil aircraft, help to optimize the overall design of supersonic civil aircraft, and provide reliable decision-making support for airline aircraft selection.…”
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Giant Power Output from Ionic/electronic Hybrid Nanocomposite Thermoelectric Converter Under Constant Temperature Gradient by Siqi Liu, Mingxia Zhang, Junhua Kong, Hui Li, Chaobin He

“…The resulting NCTEC exhibits a record‐high output power density normalized by squared temperature gradient (Pave/ΔT2) of 1.72 mW m−2 K−2 and realizes continuous power output (over 12 h) at a constant temperature gradient, which is among the highest reported power output for TE converters and can be attributed to the combination of substantial increase in interfacial capacitive effect between ionogel and CPNF and an optimized electrical property of the CPNF. The work provides an effective strategy to overcome the limitations of both TEGs and ionic TE capacitors.…”
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A Multifunctional Cobalt‐Containing Implant for Treating Biofilm Infections and Promoting Osteointegration in Infected Bone Defects Through Macrophage‐Mediated Immunomodulation by Nongyang Yan, Hao Zhou, Penghe Jin, Tengfei Li, Qi Liu, Hao Ning, Zhixin Ma, Linfei Feng, Tao Jin, Youwen Deng, Zhengwei Wu

“…Prolonged antibiotic use may increase the risk of antimicrobial resistance, and inflammation caused by biofilms can obstruct tissue healing, making bone infection treatment even more challenging. The optimal treatment strategy combines immune response modification to promote osteogenesis with effective bacterial infection removal that does not require long‐term antibiotic use. …”
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