Pozzolanic reaction, basic properties, carbon reduction and visualisation of kerbstone prepared from recycled concrete by Chao-qiang Wang, Yan Ying, Sheng-hui Gao, Jian-shan Huang, Meng-sheng Shao

“…It explores the physicochemical properties of recycled micropowder (RMP) and recycled aggregate (RA), and reveals the secondary hydration mechanism of RMP, thus providing new theoretical support for the global utilization of waste concrete resources. The optimal mix ratio for RCK were determined based on the changes in material properties and freezing resistance with varying dosages of RMP and RA. …”
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Design and expression of a chimeric recombinant antigen (SsIR-Ss1a) for the serodiagnosis of human strongyloidiasis: Evaluation of performance, sensitivity, and specificity. by Mostafa Omidian, Zohreh Mostafavi-Pour, Marzieh Asadi, Meysam Sharifdini, Navid Nezafat, Ali Pouryousef, Amir Savardashtaki, Mortaza Taheri-Anganeh, Fattaneh Mikaeili, Bahador Sarkari

“…The construct was expressed into the pET-23a (+) expression vector and the optimized DNA sequences of SsIR-Ss1a (873 bp) were cloned into competent E. coli DH5α cells. …”
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Monitoring for 5-aminosalicylate nephrotoxicity in adults with inflammatory bowel disease: prognostic model development and validation using data from the Clinical Practice Researc... by Abhishek Abhishek, Richard D Riley, Christian D Mallen, Guruprasad P Aithal, Georgina Nakafero, Matthew J Grainge, Maarten W Taal, Tim Card, Matthew D Stevenson

“…Age and Body Mass Index were weak predictors. The optimism-adjusted calibration slope, C and D statistics in the development and validation data were 0.90, 0.64 and 0.98, and 1.01, 0.66 and 0.94 respectively.Conclusion This prognostic model used information from routine clinical care and performed well in an independent validation cohort. …”
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Exiguobacterium acetylicum transformed poultry feathers into amino acids through an extracellular secretion of keratinolytic enzymes by Tutuka Dlume, Nonso E. Nnolim, Uchechukwu U. Nwodo

“…The exo-keratinase production by the bacterium was optimized, and the feather hydrolysate obtained from the fermentation process was analyzed for amino acids. …”
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Enhancing Graphene Oxide Production and Its Efficacy in Adsorbing Crystal Violet: An In-Depth Study of Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and DFT Analysis by Soukaina El Bourachdi, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Fatima Moussaoui, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Abdelhay El Amri, Raed H. Althomali, Asmaa F. Kassem, Marwa Mostafa Moharam, Ali raza Ayub, Kakul Husain, Ismail Hassan, Amal Lahkimi

“…This study aimed to optimize the synthesis yield of graphene oxide from graphite using the Hummers method and response surface methodology (RSM), achieving a yield of 106.14% with 5 g of KMnO4 and 1 g of NaNO3 for 8 hours. …”
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Expert decision-making in clinicians: An auto-analytic ethnographic study of operational decision-making in urgent care. by Nicola Irvine, Robert Van Der Meer, Itamar Megiddo

“…Expert goals varied between optimal care for individual patients, system-wide efficiency, and equity of care. …”
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Pretreatment of Palm Kernel Cake by Enzyme-Bacteria and Its Effects on Growth Performance in Broilers by Yue Liu, Ying Liu, Yunhe Cao, Chunlin Wang

“…For solid-state fermentation with <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i> QZSL and <i>Saccharomyces boulardii</i> mafic-1701, optimal conditions are 37 °C, 5% inoculation, 20% moisture, 3 days fermentation, and a 7:3 bacterial ratio. …”
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Identifying Fraudulent Responses in a Study Exploring Delivery Options for Pregnancies Impacted by Gestational Diabetes: Lessons Learned From a Web-Based Survey by Emma Ruby, Serine Ramlawi, Alexa Clare Bowie, Stephanie Boyd, Alysha Dingwall-Harvey, Ruth Rennicks White, Darine El-Chaâr, Mark Walker

“… Current literature is unclear on the safety and optimal timing of delivery for pregnant individuals with gestational diabetes mellitus, which inspired our study team to conduct a web-based survey study exploring patient and provider opinions on delivery options. …”
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Effects of Synthetic Astaxanthin on the Growth Performance, Pigmentation, Antioxidant Capacity, and Immune Response in Black Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon) by Qiang Chen, Shuting Huang, Jieyu Dai, Congcong Wang, Songming Chen, Yuanxin Qian, Yangyang Gong, Tao Han

“…Synthetic astaxanthin is an effective nutritional strategy for improving shrimp body color and promoting growth. However, the optimal amount of astaxanthin in feed also varies with the synthetic technology and purity. …”
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Suitability of Sand as Improvement to Mechanical Properties of Laterite Soil for Road Subbase. by Tumusiime, Darious

“…Test results showed that an optimal sand content of 40% by dry weight was found to achieve the desired CBR of 30% for G30 material, surpassing the requirements for subbase material. …”
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Intelligent Auxiliary Artificial Wood Plank Pattern Design Based on the Subject Search Algorithm of Multimedia Resources by Lihua Zhao

“…At the same time, use the self-learning method to optimize the convergence efficiency and reduce the design time. …”
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Imaging of Cardiac Valves by Computed Tomography by Gudrun Feuchtner

“…Firstly, technical basics, “how to” perform and optimize a multislice CT scan and “how to” interpret valves on CT images are outlined. …”
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Chronic gastritis and functional dyspepsia: is there an exit out of the dead spot? (reflections, blown together by Rome criteria III) by A. A. Sheptulin

“…Combination of specified diagnoses is most justified, which allows to estimate severity of morphological changes of mucosa of the stomach, to establish basic pathophysiological mechanisms of development of dyspeptic complaints, to determine optimal management approach.Conclusion. The problem of mutual relations between FD and CG has debatable character and deserves wide discussion.…”
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Ambivalence des eaux souterraines dans le journal The Hindu : promouvoir leur préservation tout en accueillant des justifications de leur exploitation by Audrey Richard-Ferroudji

“…We identified four types of qualifications of groundwater going with different management approaches: (a) endangered heritage whose access must be regulated, (b) limited resource that must be optimized, (c) issue of survival with access ensured and (d) a source of emancipation that must be granted. …”
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A Decision Support Framework for Automated Screening of Diabetic Retinopathy

“…An analysis of the performance of the Bayes optimality criteria applied to DR is also presented. …”
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Medical treatment of vitiligo: A narrative review by Anuradha Bishnoi, K.B. Meghana, Davinder Parsad

“…This review highlights the importance of a multifaceted approach, combining new and established therapies to optimize patient outcomes and improve quality of life.…”
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Neonatal Resuscitation Research Priorities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries by Vivek V. Shukla, Somashekhar M. Nimbalkar

“…Several critical physiological changes occur during birth. Optimal and timely resuscitation is essential to avoid morbidity and mortality. …”
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Management of the Blueberry Gall Midge on Southern Highbush Blueberries in Florida by Marice Lopez, Patricio Munoz, Oscar Liburd

“…Applications should also be timed with larval and adult emergence for optimal insecticide efficacy.  …”
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Determination оf Optimum Constructive Parameters for Circulating-Reagent Regeneration Sector Apparatus by A. M. Sheiko, V. V. Ivashechkin, V. V. Veremenuk

“…On the basis of equation analysis for velocity distribution in near filter mudded zone optimal constructional parameters of sector apparatus for circulating-reagent well filter regeneration have been evaluated via angle ratio of forcing and section sectors and number of sectors. …”
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Applications of Robust Methods in Spatial Analysis by Selvakkadunko Selvaratnam

“…We developed algorithms to choose optimal locations from those permanently in a space for an efficient spatial data analysis. …”
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