A study on multi-project management in the mining and geology sector in Serbia: A case analysis by Stanković T., Radojević T., Jovanović I.

“…Considering the years of project development, it was determined it was found that the greatest success of multi-project management has been achieved in the last five years, which indicates the good business strategy of the Institute. The financing structure has shown that the largest number of projects in this institution, in the given period was financed by the private sector, i.e. the Chinese mining company Serbia Zijin Copper Bor (formerly RTB Bor).…”
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Impact of synthesized Zero-valance silver nanoparticles on acetylcholinesterase and xanthine oxidase: Toxicological and environmental implications by Srwa Hashim Mohammed, Ahmed Mahdi Rheima, Dhiey A. Al-aameri, Haider Kamil Zaidan, Zainab T. Al-Sharify

“…This study involved the synthesis of spherical silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using ultraviolet (UV) irradiation and their subsequent characterization regarding structural and optical properties. The synthesizer technique utilized X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to ascertain the form and size of the nanoparticles, indicating an average diameter of approximately 20.23 nm. …”
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Establishment of the Luoping Biota National Geopark in Yunnan, China by Michael Benton, Shixue Hu, Qiyue Zhang, Tao Xie, Changyong Zhou, Wen Wen, Jinyuan Huang

“…The scientific importance of Luoping is in the fossils, thousands of specimens of marine invertebrates, fishes and reptiles, together with rare elements from land (e.g. insects, plants), representing an important phase in the Mesozoic Marine Revolution, when life was recovering from devastation at the end of the Permian, and 8 million years later, had developed stable ecosystems with a new structure, dominated by predatory fishes and reptiles. …”
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The physics-based deterministic scenarios for earthquake hazards and losses of the Zhujiangkou fault in southern China by Yilong Li, Houyun Yu, Ming Wang, Xiuwei Ye, Kai Liu, Zhenguo Zhang, Wei Zhang, Xiaofei Chen

“…We fully incorporate the real 3D physical fields, including fault structure, regional stress, friction conditions, inhomogeneous velocity, and topography. …”
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Numerical Investigation on Pressure Pulsation Characteristics and Radial Force of a Deep-Sea Electric Lifting Pump at Off-Design Conditions by Yajuan Kang, Shaojun Liu, Weisheng Zou, Xiaozhou Hu

“…This study provides a basis for improving the structure and reliability of an electric lifting pump.…”
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Trajectory Planning of an Intermittent Jumping Quadruped Robot with Variable Redundant and Underactuated Joints by Jun Zhong, Minzhou Luo, Jizhuang Fan, Jie Zhao

“…However, huge impact between the robot and the ground when landing may cause structure damage, unbalanced movement, and even system crash. …”
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Refractured Well Selection for Multicriteria Group Decision Making by Integrating Fuzzy AHP with Fuzzy TOPSIS Based on Interval-Typed Fuzzy Numbers by Tiejun Li, Jianhua Jin, Chunquan Li

“…The fuzzy AHP is used to analyze the structure of the selection problem and to determine weights of the criteria with triangular fuzzy numbers, and fuzzy TOPSIS with interval-typed triangular fuzzy numbers is proposed to determine final ranking for all the alternatives. …”
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The Effectiveness of Exercise Interventions for the Management of Frailty: A Systematic Review by Olga Theou, Liza Stathokostas, Kaitlyn P. Roland, Jennifer M. Jakobi, Christopher Patterson, Anthony A. Vandervoort, Gareth R. Jones

“…However, multicomponent training interventions, of long duration (≥5 months), performed three times per week, for 30–45 minutes per session, generally had superior outcomes than other exercise programs. In conclusion, structured exercise training seems to have a positive impact on frail older adults and may be used for the management of frailty.…”
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A 15-Item modification of the PSP rating scale to improve clinical meaningfulness and statistical performance by Tien Dam, Lili Yang, Colin Gillis, Yumeng Li, John O’Gorman, Barbara Kolb, Adam L. Boxer, Lawrence Golbe, Samantha Budd Haeberlein, On behalf of the AL-108-231, PROSPERA, and 4RTNI investigators

“…Datasets were analyzed to improve the psychometric properties, understand factor structure, and develop a scoring algorithm. Fifteen items of the PSPRS were selected based on whether the items reflect concepts specific to the disease and those responsive to change over 12 months. …”
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Fabrication of droplet based triboelectric nanogenerators (DB-TENGs) using lead free KNN-PVDF nanocomposite by Babita Sharma, Reema Gupta, Anjali Sharma, Arijit Chowdhuri, Monika Tomar

“…These composite sheets were prepared with different weight percentages of KNN (ranging from 10 % to 50 %) using the solution casting method to investigate the effect of KNN composition on structural and morphological properties. The XRD spectra confirms the orthorhombic phase of KNN in PVDF and well define linkages between KNN and PVDF is confirmed by the SEM images. …”
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An examination of the enhanced photocatalytic performance of PEO coatings applied on Mg alloys: A review by Arash Fattah-alhosseini, Stevan Stojadinović, Razieh Chaharmahali, Andrey Gnedenkov

“…The findings show that the photocatalytic performance of PEO layers is improved, a feature that can be attributed to their distinct surface structure, composition, and properties related to light absorption. …”
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Targeting TLR/IL-1R Signalling in Human Diseases by Maria Loiarro, Vito Ruggiero, Claudio Sette

“…In this review, we illustrate the structural and functional features of TLR/IL-1R proteins and discuss some recent advances in the approaches undertaken to develop anti-inflammatory therapeutic drugs. …”
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Communities Detection in Multiplex Networks Using Optimization: Study Case—Employment in Mexico during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Edwin Montes-Orozco, Roman Anselmo Mora-Gutiérrez, Sergio Gerardo De-Los-Cobos-Silva, Roberto Bernal-Jaquez, Eric Alfredo Rincón-García, Miguel Angel Gutiérrez-Andrade, Pedro Lara-Velázquez

“…The detection of communities in complex networks offers important information about the structure of the network as well as its dynamics. However, it is not an easy problem to solve. …”
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Powder bed fusion electron beam of an oxygen-compatible β-Ti–35.5Nb–2Ta–3Zr alloy: Feasibility and material evaluation by Silja-Katharina Rittinghaus, Sri Bala Aditya Malladi, Marcus Willi Rackel, Daniel Borchert, Hamed Shokri, Karin Ratschbacher, Michael Budnitzki, Bilal Gökce, Eduard Hryha

“…Ti–Nb–Ta–Zr alloys provide, dependent on composition and manufacturing, a versatile property profile and are of increasing interest as structural materials as AM eases their production. Enhancing sustainability through reduced purity requirements, alongside improved material performance, could lead to more efficient and environmentally-friendly material design. …”
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Simplified Data-Driven Model for the Moment Curvature of T-Shaped RC Shear Walls by Bin Wang, Wenzhe Cai, Qingxuan Shi

“…Sectional deformation quantities, such as curvature and ductility, are of prime significance in the displacement-based seismic design and performance evaluation of structural members. However, few studies on the estimates of curvatures at different limit states have been performed on asymmetric flanged walls. …”
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Bioactive Compounds of Chamber-Dried Blueberries at Controlled Temperature and Wines Obtained from Them by Juan Martin-Gomez, M. Angeles Varo, Julieta Merida, Maria P. Serratosa

“…Based on the results, drying increases color and the concentration of anthocyanins and tannins most probably by the effect of dehydration of the berries and diffusion of the colored compounds from the skin to the pulp due to the structural alterations in their skin. In addition, drying decreases flavonols, flavan-3-ol derivatives, and vitamin C concentrations. …”
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Ephedra extract-mediated gold nanoparticles on Kaolin: A natural approach for reduction and stabilization, with evaluation of antioxidant and anti-ovarian cancer activities by Hui Yang, Cui Wang, Qingjiang Wang, Feng Han

“…An analysis of the Au NPs/Kaolin composite's structural properties was conducted using FE-SEM, TEM, EDX, and XRD assays. …”
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STUDENTS' PROFICIENCY IN IDENTIFYING PRONOUNS IN ENGLISH SENTENCES: A STUDY OF SMA SWASTA CERDAS BANGSA by Sempa Perangin-angin, Triana Lestari, Clara Puspita, Risa Umami, Edward Panggabean, Doni Efrizah

“…Pronouns play a vital role in sentence structure by replacing nouns to avoid redundancy, yet their correct usage poses challenges for learners. …”
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In Vitro Activity of Iclaprim against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nonsusceptible to Daptomycin, Linezolid, or Vancomycin: A Pilot Study by David B. Huang, Stephen Hawser, Curtis G. Gemmell, Daniel F. Sahm

“…Iclaprim is a bacterial dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections and hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia caused by Gram-positive bacteria. …”
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A Manifest against Optimism and Self-consciousness: A Critique of the Philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer Based on the Book of "Ethics, Law, and Politics” by Reza Nasiri Hamed

“…Also, while referring to the structure of this book in terms of its form and content, the relation of our current world to the Schopenhauer's thoughts and reflections is analyzed briefly. …”
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