Sintering temperature dependence of microstructure evolution and compression performance of a novel circular Al honeycomb fabricated via powder sintering by Zhigang Xu, Enpeng Guo, Dayong Shen, Zhi Yang, Chong Xie, Jian Peng, Qiang Shen, Chuanbin Wang

“…As the temperature increased, the diffusion depth of Mg in the inner and outer walls of the tubes increased, which broadened the bidirectional Mg concentration gradient and corresponding bidirectional microhardness structure. This resulted in higher Mg content and enhanced microhardness at the center of the tube walls. …”
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Improved prediction model for ceiling maximum smoke temperature in the uphill tunnel fires using water spray system by Jie Wang, Dan Huang, Yanlong Song, Kaihua Lu

“…Stack effect of sloped tunnel and cooling effect and dragging force induced by water spray system change smoke temperature which is a serious threat to the stability and integrity of the tunnel structure. Smoke temperature profile is investigated under various heat release rates (10 MW, 15 MW, and 20 MW), water spray flow rates (0, 100, 200, 300, and 400 L/min), and atomizing angles (0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, and 150°) at a constant slope of 3 %. …”
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Unveiling Differentiation Characteristics of Vegetation Restoration Potential for Browning Areas in China’s Hilly and Gully Region by Juan He, Wei Zhou, Mingjie Qian, Enmao Zha, An Cao, Xueyi Shi

“…It then evaluates the potential for ecological restoration by optimizing ecosystem structures in browning areas based on resilience and reference state. …”
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Corporate Governance and its Role in Performance Improvement and Reducing Fraud in Islamic Banking by Leila Zamanianfar, Mohammad Reza Mahdyar Ismaili

“…Surveys indicate that interest-free banking requires a regulatory structure and corporate governance, and the creation of a suitable and strong corporate governance mechanism will probably motivate banks to participate in economic activities and financing in a more appropriate way. …”
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Farmers’ knowledge improves identification of drought impacts: A nationwide statistical analysis in Zambia by Max Mauerman, Henny Osbahr, Emily Black, Daniel Osgood, Grieve Chelwa, Bernadette Mushinge

“…Zambia, like many countries, has experienced structural changes in its crop production systems over the last 30 years. …”
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Research on Mechanical Properties of Cement Emulsified Asphalt Mortar Under the Influence of Water-to-Cement Ratios and Water-Reducing Agent by Ce Zhao, Huacheng Jiao, Bing Zhou, Fei Liu, Feilin Zhang, Yong Luo, Jie Yuan

“…After the emulsified asphalt breaks, it adsorbs onto the hydration products and sand surfaces, gradually forming a continuous phase, which enhances the structural toughness of the CA mortar.…”
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MIDWIVES' PERCEPTIONS OF PREECLAMPSIA SCREENING by Febronia Martina Dua Lehang, Aditiawarman, Ivon Diah Wittiarika, Linda Dewanti

“…Data collection, conducted from April to July 2023, comprised in-depth semi-structured interviews that were subsequently analyzed thematically. …”
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A holistic research based on RSM and ANN for improving drilling outcomes in Al–Si–Cu–Mg (C355) alloy by Şenol Bayraktar, Cem Alparslan, Nurten Salihoğlu, Murat Sarıkaya

“…The unique properties of Al–Si-based alloys make them suitable for components that demand structural integrity and wear resistance. This study was conducted to investigate the microstructure, mechanical, and drilling properties of a commercial alloy belonging to the Al–Si casting alloy group and containing approximately 4.5–5.5% Si (Al–5Si–1Cu–Mg). …”
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Exploring the possible two-proton radioactivity of 38,39Ti by B. Huang, F.P. Bai, J.G. Li, D.Q. Fang, S.M. Wang

“…The exploration of 2p emission is crucial for elucidating the structure, mass, and nucleon-nucleon interactions within exotic proton-rich nuclei. 39Ti has long been postulated as a potential candidate for 2p emission; however, experimental investigations have yet to confirm its 2p decay. …”
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A Novel Fuzzy Algorithm to Introduce New Variables in the Drug Supply Decision-Making Process in Medicine by Jose M. Gonzalez-Cava, José Antonio Reboso, José Luis Casteleiro-Roca, José Luis Calvo-Rolle, Juan Albino Méndez Pérez

“…The method proposed is based on a Fuzzy Inference System whose structure is obtained through a decision tree algorithm. …”
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ISCOM-type matrix from beta-escin and glycyrrhizin saponins by V. Petkov, S. Tsibranska, I. Manoylov, L. Kechidzhieva, K. Ilieva, S. Bradyanova, N. Ralchev, N. Mihaylova, N. Denkov, A. Tchorbanov, S. Tcholakova

“…A novel experimental protocol for the formation of saponin-cholesterol-phospholipid nanoparticles of vesicular structure has been developed and applied to prepare stable nanoparticles using escin or glycyrrhizin as saponins. …”
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The role of islamic business ethics in shaping the influence of punishment on discipline, performance, and motivation of lecturers and staff in higher education by Muhammad Saleh, Artiyanto Artiyanto, Agus Mukmin, A. Hidayatullah, Amir Syarifudin

“…Data were collected using a questionnaire, and the analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares (PLS), focusing on two main stages: evaluating the Outer Model (measurement model) and the Inner Model (structural model). An associative approach was used to identify the relationships between variables. …”
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Globalization and Local Determinants of HORECA Customers Market Behavior in the Wholesale Food Market by Yuriy Hubeni, Oksana Krupa, Volodymyr Krupa, Nataliia Raiter

“…It consists of several specialized food halls, including HoReCa centre. The structure of HoReCa establishments, that are “Shuvar” wholesale market clients, is analyzed. …”
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Laser scribed proton exchange membranes for enhanced fuel cell performance and stability by Jianuo Chen, Xuekun Lu, Lingtao Wang, Wenjia Du, Hengyi Guo, Max Rimmer, Heng Zhai, Yuhan Liu, Paul R. Shearing, Sarah J. Haigh, Stuart M. Holmes, Thomas S. Miller

“…This study presents an innovative approach to enhance HT-PEMFC performance through membrane modification using picosecond laser scribing, which optimises the three-phase interface by forming a graphene-like structure that mitigates PA leaching. Our results demonstrate that laser-induced modification of PA-doped membranes, particularly on the cathode side, significantly enhances the performance and durability of HT-PEMFCs, achieving a peak power density of 817.2 mW cm⁻² after accelerated stress testing, representing a notable 58.2% increase compared to untreated membranes. …”
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Improved Electrochemical Performance of Li1.25Ni0.2Co0.333Fe0.133Mn0.333O2 Cathode Material Synthesized by the Polyvinyl Alcohol Auxiliary Sol-Gel Process for Lithium-Ion Batteries by He Wang, Mingning Chang, Yonglei Zheng, Ningning Li, Siheng Chen, Yong Wan, Feng Yuan, Weiquan Shao, Sheng Xu

“…Analysis of Li1.25Ni0.2Co0.333Fe0.133Mn0.333O2 X-ray diffraction patterns by RIETAN-FP program confirmed the layered α-NaFeO2 structure. The discharge capacity and coulombic efficiency of Li1.25Ni0.2Co0.333Fe0.133Mn0.333O2 in the first cycle were improved with increasing PVA content. …”
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Influence of mimicry on extinction risk in Aculeata: a theoretical approach by Boutin, Maxime, Costa, Manon, Fontaine, Colin, Perrard, Adrien, Llaurens, Violaine

“…Positive ecological interactions can play a role in community structure and species co-existence. A well-documented case of mutualistic interaction is Mullerian mimicry, the convergence of colour pattern in defended species living in sympatry. …”
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Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Self-Compacting Rubber Lightweight Aggregate Concrete and Corresponding Mortar by Jing Lv, Qiang Du, Tianhua Zhou, Zuoqian He, Kunlun Li

“…The 28-day compressive strength of SCRLC can meet the requirements of lightweight aggregate concrete structures until the rubber particles replacement ratio reaches 50%.…”
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A Review of Supply Chain Resilience: A Network Modeling Perspective by Chuhan Ma, Lei Zhang, Liang You, Wenjie Tian

“…By integrating network structural characteristics with resilience evaluation methods, this paper suggests potential directions for future research. …”
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Metema and Quara districts, Northwestern Ethiopia by Daniel Tadesse, Getinet Masresha, Ermias Lulekal, Asmamaw Alemu

“…Methods Data on WEPs were collected through semi-structured interviews with 396 informants, guided field walks, focus group discussions, and market surveys. …”
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Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis reveals novel potential biomarkers associated with aging and mitochondria in osteoporosis by Ke Bi, Yuxi Chen, Yuhang Hu, Song Li, Weiming Li, Zhange Yu, Lei Yu

“…The AR&MRDEGs were enriched in mitochondrial structure and function. Then, 6 key genes were identified by WGCNA and multiple machine learning, and a novel diagnostic model was constructed. …”
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