Variability of the chemical composition of the wood and bark of two tropical hardwoods from Ghana by Kwaku Antwi, Francis Kofi Bih, Sylvia Adu, Joseph Appiah Yeboah

“…The tests were conducted using the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) standards. The lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose, and total extractive content vary along different locations in the stems and branches in both species. …”
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La gestion des contentieux électoraux en RDC : succès ou échec pour la consolidation de l’Etat de droit ? by Christophe TSHIENKE MUANZA

“…Il est donc nécessaire de renforcer le cadre juridique, institutionnel et opérationnel de ces contentieux, afin de les rendre plus conformes aux standards internationaux et aux exigences démocratiques. …”
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Anisotropy and amplification of terahertz electromagnetic response enabled by direct electric current in graphene by Моисеенко , Илья Михайлович, Fateev, Denis Васильевич, Popov, Vyacheslav Valentinovich

“…The electromagnetic response is calculated by solving the Maxwell equations with standard boundary conditions for lateral components of the electric and magnetic fields. …”
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Influence of the Heating Temperature and Fineness on the Hydration and Mechanical Property of Recycled Gypsum Plaster by Zhixin Li, Kaidong Xu, Jiahui Peng, Jina Wang, Jianwu Zhang, Qingxiao Li

“…Therefore, the suitable heating temperature was 165°C, and at this time, the initial setting time and final setting time were 8 min and 12.5 min, respectively, which met the requirements of the Chinese standard of GB/T 9776-2008. The strength of recycled gypsum plaster increased with the increase of specific surface area, and the low water to plaster ratio and high strength were achieved when the specific surface area was 1526 m2/kg. …”
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Retraction notice to “MPPT efficiency enhancement of a grid connected solar PV system using Finite Control set model predictive controller” [Heliyon 10 (2024) e27663] by Ayodeji Olalekan Salau, Girma Kassa Alitasb

“…This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier policy on article withdrawal (https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/article-withdrawal).This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-In-Chief.An investigation conducted on behalf of the journal by Elsevier's Research Integrity & Publishing Ethics team found a significant increase of citations to papers published by the author, Ayodeji Olalekan Salau, between the original submission and the revised version of this article. …”
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Bending Capacity of Concrete-Encased Underground Electrical Duct Banks under Monotonic Loading: An Experimental Study by Ting-jin Liu, Liang-yi Cai, Qiang Liao, Yu-bing Yang

“…Finally, the evolution trends of the stress and deformation rates of HDPE conduits are recommended for the monitoring indexes and control standards of electrical duct banks.…”
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Facial Recognition Databases: Recent Developments and Review of Methods by Waleed Ayad, Siraj Qays, Asanka G. Perera, Ali Al-Naji

“…There is a fundamental relationship between the development of facial recognition algorithms and the possibility of the existence of databases of different faces that influence the appearance of the face in a constrained manner. Standard datasets of images of appropriate size for a subject should be accessible to the public to compare the performance and assessment of identification or verification of a facial recognition system. …”
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Determination of Eight Microcystins in Water by Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry by ZHANG Panwei, LANG Hang, DING Xiangyi, ZHAO Xiaohui, LI Kun, WAN Xiaohong, LI Zheng

“…Microcystins (MCs) are a common class of hepatotoxins mainly produced upon the apoptosis of freshwater blue-green algae and are highly poisonous to human beings and aquatic life.It is of great significance to establish an accurate and rapid detection method of MCs for the safety of drinking water.Therefore,this study optimizes conditions such as solid-phase extraction,chromatography,and spectrometry and develops the simultaneous detection method of ultra-high performance liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) to detect eight MCs (LR,RR,YR,WR,LW,LA,LF,and LY) in water.For this method,the limit of detection and the limit of quantitation are 0.002~0.006 μg/L and 0.006~0.018 μg/L,respectively;the recovery ratios are between 85.3% and 107.5%,and the relative standard deviation (RSD) is less than 11%.This method can provide technical support for the daily detection of MCs in surface water.…”
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Rancang Bangun Tungku Gasifikasi Tipe Counter-Flow dengan Bahan Bakar Biomassa Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) by Dendi Adi Saputra, Adjar Pratoto, Andoni Prayogi

“…This condition is obtained in the case of standard air and fuel ratio (AFR<1.5). This results show that the gasification stove efficiency is better in comparison with the conventional one.…”
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Recycled PVC for energy-efficient window profiles: A comprehensive study of thermal and chemical properties by Ait Khouya Oumaima, Sebbar El Hassan, Elfarissi Latifa, Laaroussi Najma

“…By comparing these results with standard specifications and those of virgin PVC, the study provides critical insights into the homogenization process and evaluates the suitability of recycled PVC for high-performance window profiles, offering a promising approach to material reuse in advanced industrial applications.…”
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Effect of Hybrid Steel-Basalt Fiber on Behaviors of Manufactured Sand RPC and Fiber Content Optimization Using Center Composite Design by Yunlong Zhang, Jiahui Liu, Jing Wang, Bin Wu

“…The content of the two fibers was optimized by multiobjective optimization technology, and the optimal content of the mixed fiber-manufactured sand RPC under standard curing conditions was verified.…”
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Simulation Analysis of an ETC Monitoring and Imaging Supplementary Lighting Device for Freeways by Shijian Yin, Zhiyong Ma, Xiaojie Luo, Huayang Yu

“…A single-variable control method was applied to conduct simulation experiments on the glare problems from multiple perspectives (e.g., different standard illuminance levels, various luminous areas, varying installation heights, and different lateral offsets), and the glare level was analyzed using the glare increment threshold method. …”
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Integrated Miniature Multiband Antenna Designed for WWD and SAR Assessment for Human Exposure by Brahim Fady, Jaouad Terhzaz, Abdelwahed Tribak, Fatima Riouch

“…In each use case, the SAR results in different positions for all frequencies are compared to FCC standards.…”
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Power Loss Reduction and Reliability Improvement of Radial Distribution Systems Using Optimal Capacitor Placement Technique by Mohanad Muneer Yaqoob, Ali Nasser Hussain, Wathiq Rafa Abed, Daniel Augusto Pereira

“… Improving reliability and power quality in Radial Distribution Systems (RDS) is of large significance to ensure the provision of electricity within a reliable and acceptable standard to consumers with increasing load requirements. …”
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Complaints management in the pharmaceutical industry: A Case Study by Marija Stojanovska, Maja Poposka-Stojchevska, Gordana Mitrovska, Stevce Petrovski, Katerina Brezovska

“…Adequate handling of complaints ensures not only compliance with regulatory standards, but also maintenance of public confidence, the company’s reputation, and a continuous improvement of product quality. …”
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Green Start-Ups’ Attitudes towards Nature When Complying with the Corporate Law by Rafael Robina-Ramírez, Antonio Fernández-Portillo, Juan Carlos Díaz-Casero

“…There are grounds to say that start-ups should implement effective monitoring systems and new organisational standards, in addition to developing surveillance measures to avoid unexpected sanctions.…”
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Drought Trends and Temperature Influence in Zhanghe River Basin, China by Bakhtawar Wagan, Zhanyu Zhang, Feng Baoping, Si Han, Amos T. Kabo-bah

“…The main objective of this study is to apply standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) and to use linear regression to calculate drought conditions in the study area. …”
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Successful Resolution of a Large Left Atrial and Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus with Rivaroxaban by Safwan Gaznabi, Ashraf Abugroun, Hasan Mahbub, Enrique Campos

“…The benefits of DOACs compared to the standard of therapy could increase patient compliance, reduce length of stay, and improve treatment efficacy.…”
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Application of AOO and catalytic ozonation process in the treatment of coking wastewater in cold regions by ZHAO Guohua, LIU Wei, LI Jingxu

“…Even under the influence of low temperatures in winter, the various pollutant indicators in the enhanced deep treatment effluent could stably reach the direct discharge limit specified in Table 2 of the “Emission Standard of Pollutants for Coking Chemical Industry”(GB 16171-2012), and the operating cost was within an acceptable range.…”
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A Critical Assessment of the Marugoto: The Language and Culture of Japan Series of Course-books by Farzaneh Moradi

“…This paper is an introduction to and a critical assessment of “Marugoto” course-books comprised of 9 volumes for elementary and intermediate education of Japanese language which is provided by “The Japan Foundation” based on the standards of this foundation, split into (Starter, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, and Intermediate) levels. …”
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