Photocatalytic activity of spectro-pure titanium dioxide: Effects of crystalline structure, specific surface area and sorption properties by Evgeny I. Kapinus, Tatyana A. Khalyavka, Valentina V. Shimanovskaya, Tatyana I. Viktorova, Vladimir V. Strelko

“…The rutile calcined at 1027K exhibits the highest specific rate constants. Exposure to γ-radiation increases photocatalytic activity of the dispersed TiO2. …”
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Visible-Light-Active Titania Photocatalysts: The Case of N-Doped TiO2s—Properties and Some Fundamental Issues by Alexei V. Emeline, Vyacheslav N. Kuznetsov, Vladimir K. Rybchuk, Nick Serpone

“…The next generation of (doped) TiO2 photocatalysts should enhance overall process photoefficiencies (in some cases), since doped TiO2s absorb a greater quantity of solar radiation. The fundamental science that underpins heterogeneous photocatalysis with the next generation of photocatalysts is a rich playing field ripe for further exploration.…”
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HiQ-FPAR: A High-Quality and Value-added MODIS Global FPAR Product from 2000 to 2023 by Kai Yan, Xinpei Yu, Jinxiu Liu, Jingrui Wang, Xiuzhi Chen, Jiabin Pu, Marie Weiss, Ranga B. Myneni

“…Abstract The Fraction of Absorbed Photosynthetically Active Radiation (FPAR) is essential for assessing vegetation’s photosynthetic efficiency and ecosystem energy balance. …”
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An Omni-Directional Wideband Patch Antenna with Parasitic Elements for Sub-6 GHz Band Applications by Liton Chandra Paul, Himel Kumar Saha, Tithi Rani, Md. Zulfiker Mahmud, Tushar Kanti Roy, Wang-Sang Lee

“…The antenna prototype shows a very well balanced set of radiation characteristics with a miniaturized volume and high efficiency. …”
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Studies on Development of Polymeric Materials Using Gamma Irradiation for Contact and Intraocular Lenses by Pranshu Chhabra, Ruchi Gupta, Gunjan Suri, Mukti Tyagi, Geetha Seshadri, S. Sabharwal, U. K. Niyogi, R. K. Khandal

“….% and as low as <10 wt% with varying content of suitable comonomers can be designed, (iii) polymeric materials for contact lenses can be made by using radiation processing such as Co-60 and (iv) a dose of 40 kGy was found to be ideal for purpose.…”
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Thermal optimization and exergy efficiency of two new parabolic solar collectors using response surface methodology by Samaneh Baharloui, Mohammad Mohsen Peiravi, Mofid Gorji bandpy

“…This new design aims to enhance efficiency of PTSC by increasing the amount of absorbed radiation or reducing the heat loss from the collector. …”
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Dual-channel near-field holographic MIMO communications based on programmable digital coding metasurface and electromagnetic theory by Rui Wen Shao, Jun Wei Wu, Jiachen Li, Shengguo Meng, Yifan Xu, Zheng Xing Wang, Wankai Tang, Qiang Cheng, Shi Jin, Tie Jun Cui

“…The orthogonal holographic patterns on the transmitting and receiving apertures are firstly obtained using the Hilbert-Schmidt decomposition of the radiation operator. Then the information to be transmitted is pre-encoded on PDCM following the principle of direct digital modulations. …”
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Successful Use of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Treat a Perforated Duodenal Malignant Lymphoma in an Elderly Patient by Tomoko Takagishi, Yuta Niimi, Goshi Matsuki, Shinta Nagano, Junsuke Hinami, Masaaki Kajiwara, Kiyoshi Kaneko, Yoshihiro Kubota, Osamu Nakai

“…Thus, duodenal perforated lymphoma can be treated successfully using a multidisciplinary approach that combines surgery, immunochemotherapy, and radiation therapy.…”
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An Alternative Model of Care for the Treatment of Adolescent Athletes with Extension-Based Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study. by Mitchell Selhorst, Richard Rodenberg, Nick Padgett, Anastasia Fischer, Reno Ravindran, James MacDonald

“…However, routine use of advanced imaging increases cost, delays treatment, and can expose the athlete to radiation. # Purpose The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the viability of a physical therapist guided functional progression program to manage low back pain (LBP) in adolescent athletes…”
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Assessment of Myocardial Bridge and Mural Coronary Artery Using ECG-Gated 256-Slice CT Angiography: A Retrospective Study by En-sen Ma, Guo-lin Ma, Hong-wei Yu, Wang Wu, Kefeng Li

“…Recent clinical reports have indicated that myocardial bridge and mural coronary artery complex (MB-MCA) might cause major adverse cardiac events. 256-slice CT angiography (256-slice CTA) is a newly developed CT system with faster scanning and lower radiation dose compared with other CT systems. The objective of this study is to evaluate the morphological features of MB-MCA and determine its changes from diastole to systole phase using 256-slice CTA. …”
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Investigation of Chlorophyll Mutations in Gamma Irradiated Naked Barley Genotypes by Saime İkincikarakaya, Güray Akdogan, Namuk Ergün

“…The purpose of this study was to identify the types and frequency of chlorophyll mutations brought on by different gamma radiation doses in two genotypes of hulless barley and determine the effective dose (ED50) based on the mutation frequency. …”
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Establishment of a Risk Prediction Model for Pulmonary Infection in Patients with Advanced Cancer by Liangliang Yang, Xiaolong Xu, Qingquan Liu

“…In the training dataset, gender, age, lung cancer as primary cancer, the pathological classification of lung cancer patients, history of chemotherapy, history of radiation therapy, history of surgery, the number of metastases, presence of central venous catheterization, and myelosuppression were identified as predictors and assembled into the nomogram. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Non-Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Diagnosing Pituitary Micro-Adenoma, Taking Histopathology as Gold Standard by Sehar Sarfraz, Tayyaba Ali, Pakeeza Shafiq, Zartashia Khan, Waqar Azeem, Ghazala Rasool, Ehsan Ul Haq

“…Conclusion: Pituitary microadenomas can be clinicopathologically screened using non-contrast MRI as an initial radiation-free diagnostic modality with minimal ionizing and contrast agents-based risk being valuable for long-term monitoring. …”
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Impact of Paracoccus sp. EGY7 carotenoids on triple-negative breast cancer cells: invitro study by Karim Abdelazim, Ahmed Hussein, Sherine N. Khattab, Shaymaa Essam El Feky, Nehad Noby

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Integrated Identification and Efficient Use of Biodiversity in Mountainous Regions by Mehdiyeva A. M., Mahmudova Z. A., Rustamova D. F., Mansurova D., Juraeva G.

“…Based on the data from drilled exploratory oil wells, the conditions for the formation of thermal water layers in various hydrogeological structures will be determined; hydrochemical research methods will be aimed at assessing the macro- and microcomponent composition and radiation background of thermal waters at various intervals of migration routes by determining various indicators at different depths of their formation (based on the petrochemical structure of the geological part); isotopic studies of the gas composition of thermal waters will help to identify their genesis and use them as a marker when determining the points of formation; computer modeling of the underground hydrosphere of a representative object was carried out using mathematical programs.…”
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Mutagenesis and Identification of Sugarcane Mutants Using Survival on Polyethylene Glycol and Leaf Damage under Managed Water Stress by Napa Weksanthia, Tanapon Chaisan, Wannasiri Wannarat, Songyos Chotchutima, Peeranuch Jompuk

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Altitude adaptation: The unseen work of gut microbiota by Jingling Guo, Runzhou Zhao, Kun Li, Yafang Tan, Likun Wang, Hui Ling, Huan Zhang, Guha Dharmarajan, Yujing Bi, Ruifu Yang

“…High altitudes are one type of extreme environment characterized by hypobaric hypoxia, extreme cold, strong ultraviolet radiation, and low energy availabilty that present tremendous challenges to human and wildlife inhabiting these environs. …”
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Corn tolerance to florpyrauxifen-benzyl rates and its mixture with atrazine and mesotrione by Amar S. Godar, Jason K. Norsworthy, L. Tom Barber

“…Injury and yield response varied among years, possibly attributed to temperature and solar radiation variations following treatment application. …”
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Effects of phonophoresis gel lipolytic assets in abdominal adiposity by Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva, Patricia Froes Meyer, Jaiane Ferreira de Souza, Jamille Lira de Oliveira Félix, Edjane Barbosa Santana Delgado, Luana de Oliveira Queiroz, Melyssa Lima de Medeiros

“…The treated area was the umbilicus region of 168 cm2, using a printhead with 4 ERA’s (effective radiation area), each of which is equivalent to 3.5 cm2. …”
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Three-periodic 1D photonic crystals based on dielectric oxides SiO2, Al2O3, TiO2, ZrO2: an emerging class of structures with wide possibilities for applied photonics by I.S. Panyaev, D.G. Sannikov, Yu.S. Dadoenkova, N.N. Dadoenkova

“…An analysis of the spatial-angular distribution of the transverse component of the Umov-Poynting vector and variation in the number of subcells (internal periods) shows that the structure of this group can provide a controlled radiation pattern (at a telecommunication wavelength of 1.55 μm) on the lateral surface of the PC. …”
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