Assessment of Construction Site Management Practices: A Case Study of a Construction Project in Hargeisa by Abdirisak Mohamed Abdillahi, Savaş Bayram, Zübeyde Özlem Parlak Biçer

“…Managing these factors is vital for transforming raw materials into the final product. Inefficiencies in site management often lead to increased rework, defects, delays, disputes, and cost overruns, affecting construction projects. …”
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STUDI KARAKTERISTIK BRIKET ARANG BIOMASSA BERBASIS SCREW PRESS by Masbin Dahlan, Enni Sulfiana, sabdha purna yudha, Muh. Nurul Haq Amaluddin

“…Biomass is material originating from plants that can be used as a source of energy, fuel, or a substitute for products and materials originating from fossils. One of the raw materials for biomass briquettes, an energy alternative, is coconut shells. …”
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Mathematical Development and Evaluation of Forecasting Models for Accuracy of Inflation in Developing Countries: A Case of Vietnam by Nhu-Ty Nguyen, Thanh-Tuyen Tran

“…Both in-sample and out-of-sample forecast performance results show that the ARIMA model has highly accurate forecasting in Raw Materials Price (RMP) and Gold Price (GP), whereas, the calculated results of GM(1,1) and DGM(1,1) are suitable to forecast Consumer Price Index (CPI). …”
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The Impact of Oyster Mushrooms (<i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i>) on the Baking Quality of Rye Flour and Nutrition Composition and Antioxidant Potential of Rye Bread by Sylwia Stępniewska, Agnieszka Salamon, Grażyna Cacak-Pietrzak, Małgorzata Piecyk, Hanna Kowalska

“…This study aimed to evaluate the use of oyster mushroom (<i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i>) powder (OMP) for producing rye bread. The raw materials were low-extract rye flour and OMP, which were analyzed in terms of their nutritional and health-promoting qualities. …”
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Enhanced performance of Bi2S3/TiO2 heterostructure composite films for solar cell applications by Saket Mathur, Victoria Bishop, Andrew Swindle, Wei Wei

“…A viable low-cost alternative for silicon based cells would be dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), which are easier and cheaper to manufacture as they do not require expensive and delicate raw materials to make. Moreover, they could be made semi-flexible which allows for a greater variety of applications. …”
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The influence of different drying techniques on polyphenols profile (LC–MS-PDA-Q/TOF) of peach fruit and their pro-health properties by in vitro by Paulina Nowicka, Krzysztof Lech, Aneta Wojdyło

“…Abstarct Drying plant raw materials using modern techniques or combined methods is currently one of the main trends in food technology, which combines process optimization in line with the principles of sustainable development while maintaining high product quality. …”
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Transparent electro-optic ceramics: Processing, materials, and applications by Iva Milisavljevic, Man Zhang, Qinghui Jiang, Qing Liu, Yiquan Wu

“…Synthesis of high-performance transparent EO ceramics requires high purity of raw materials, high density, homogeneous composition, uniform grain size, and relatively wide bandgap. …”
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DISTRIBUTION AND POTENTIAL OF CAMELLIA SPP. IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, VIETNAM, FOR DEVELOPING HIGH-VALUE PRODUCTS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY by Thi Thang Long Nguyen, Vu Mai Quynh Luong

“…The Central Highlands has great potential as a stable source of raw materials to create fermented beverages, tea powder, tea oil, and colorants. …”
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The Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Food Products of Rhizophora stylosa Fruit (Coffee and Tea Mangrove) by Dewi Indah Miranti, Hideaki Ichiura, Yoshito Ohtani

“…Furthermore, three raw materials of coffee mangrove were also investigated to clarify their potencies. …”
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Bucking Policy Optimization of Teak Log to Increase the Revenue of KPH Madiun. by Wahyu Andayani, Ris Hadi Purwanto, Slamet Riyanto

“…The log assortment was identified by its diameter, length, and quality, as raw materials of veneer, parquet, and local industry. …”
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A FUNCTION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE by Ayodeji OKE, Adedayo OGUNGBILE, Luqman OYEWOBI, Callistus TENGAN

“…The survey findings indicate that the most important factors affecting project performance are: project design cost, project complexity, unavailability of resources, quality of equipment and raw materials, while ontime completion, client satisfaction and productivity were considered to be the main measures of construction project performances. …”
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Processing and Validation of Whey-Protein-Coated Films and Laminates at Semi-Industrial Scale as Novel Recyclable Food Packaging Materials with Excellent Barrier Properties by E. Bugnicourt, M. Schmid, O. Mc. Nerney, J. Wildner, L. Smykala, A. Lazzeri, P. Cinelli

“…A life cycle assessment was performed showing a significant reduction in the environmental impact of the packaging thanks in particular to the possibility of recycling materials as opposed to incinerating those containing EVOH or polyamide (PA), but due to the use of biosourced raw materials.…”
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Influence of Solvent on the Component Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Apricot Cake (Prunus armeniaca L.) Extracts by A. S. Shakun, V. I. Vorobyova, O. E. Chygyrynets, M. I. Skiba

“…When working with plant raw materials and isolation of valuable compounds, the urgent issue is the choice of the method (extraction method) and extractant, which will ensure a maximum release of chemically active compounds. …”
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Cointegration analysis of broiler meat and broiler feed prices in turkey by Mehmet Saltuk Arıkan, Mustafa Bahadır Çevrimli, Ahmet Cumhur Akın, Burak Mat, Mustafa Agah Tekindal

“…As the production of raw materials used in the broiler feed industry is not sufficient to meet the demand in the domestic market, the demand is met by importation. …”
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Impact of Enzyme–Microbe Combined Fermentation on the Safety and Quality of Soy Paste Fermented with Grass Carp By-Products by Jing Yang, Zihan Li, Xinping Lin, Sufang Zhang, Chaofan Ji

“…Grass carp by-products, rich in protein, offer potential as raw materials for fermented seasonings. This study explores the use of these by-products—specifically, minced fish and fish skin—in soybean fermentation to evaluate their effects on the quality of the resulting seasonings. …”
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Effects of Elevated CO₂ on Maize Physiological and Biochemical Processes by Pirzada Khan, Tariq Aziz, Rahmatullah Jan, Kyung-Min Kim

“…Maize (<i>Zea mays</i>) is a critical global crop, serving as a source of food, livestock feed, and industrial raw materials. Climate changes, driven by rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels, have substantial effects on maize physiology, growth, and nutrient content. …”
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The potential for sustainable biomass in the Romanian energy sector. Value chain analysis for potential black pellets investments by Birgen Cansu, Matei Marius, Sannan Sigurd, Stamule Tănase

“…The biomass production landscape in Romania is evolving due to rising demand and a growing number of pellet producers competing for raw materials. This shift is also driven by a decline in wood processing and exploitation activities, primarily due to reduced access to forest resources, legislative instability, and administrative complexities. …”
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Potential of glycerol as a bio-based wood adhesive by Jianshu Lu, Tomofumi Umeshita, Shunsuke Sakai, Miyuki Matsuo-Ueda, Daisuke Ando, Shuoye Chen, Kenji Umemura

“…In this study, we investigated the possibility of glycerol as a bio-based adhesive by manufacturing wood-based moldings. The raw materials used were glycerol and wood powder of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica). …”
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Research on the Application Potential of New Nano-Oil Displacement Agents to Improve Shale Oil Recovery Rates by Haibo He, Jixiang Guo, Bo Wang, Yuzhi Zhang, Fan Lei, Tao Wang, Tiantian Zhang, Jing Wang

“…To meet the demand for enhanced oil recovery in shale reservoirs and to improve the fluidity of shale oil while strengthening its imbibition effect, a multifunctional, thermally stable nanofluid agent, SDP-3, was synthesized using acrylamide (AM) and 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonicacid (AMPS) as the primary raw materials. A series of characterizations and tests were conducted to evaluate its interfacial properties, stability, viscosity reduction performance, wettability, and imbibition-driven oil recovery capabilities. …”
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Phase transformation mechanism of oxidation roasting of low-grade polymetallic chalcopyrite ore in the presence of CaO by Ma H.-F., Liao Y.-L., Wu M., Jia X.-B., Yang S.-G.

“…CaO can increase the softening point of raw materials, improve the roasting effect, promote the phase transformation of chalcopyrite in the oxidation process, and convert sulfur into CaSO4 to fix sulfur, effectively avoiding SO2 pollution to the environment.…”
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