Self-Shrinkage Behaviors of Waste Paper Fiber Reinforced Cement Paste considering Its Self-Curing Effect at Early-Ages by Zhengwu Jiang, Xiuyan Guo, Wenting Li, Qing Chen

“…Results indicated that, under a low water cement ratio, an optimal dosage and adding ways of the waste paper fibers could enhance the self-curing efficiency of cement paste.…”
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The Effects of Cation Ratios on Root Lamella Suberization in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) with Contrasting Salt Tolerance by M. R. Momayezi, A. R. Zaharah, M. M. Hanafi

“…We evaluated the effect of salt compositions including NaCl and Na2SO4 on suberin lamellae as a major barrier to radial ion and water movements in two rice genotypes representing contrasting salt tolerance levels under salinity stress. …”
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Optimization and prediction of paver block properties with ceramic waste as fine aggregate using response surface methodology by G. Uday Kiran, Nakkeeran G., Dipankar Roy, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme

“…The evaluations involve aspects like compressive strength, water absorption (WA), dry density, flow table measurements, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), and rebound hammer tests. …”
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Projected Impacts of Bioenergy-Demand-Induced Land Use and Cover Changes on Regional Climate in Central Europe by Fang Yin, Yihui Xiong, Li Jiang, Zhiguo Pang

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Aluminum Poisoning with Emphasis on Its Mechanism and Treatment of Intoxication by Mehrdad Rafati Rahimzadeh, Mehravar Rafati Rahimzadeh, Sohrab Kazemi, Roghayeh Jafarian Amiri, Marzieh Pirzadeh, Ali Akbar Moghadamnia

“…Residues of aluminum compounds can be found in drinking water, food, air, medicine, deodorants, cosmetics, packaging, many appliances and equipment, buildings, transportation industries, and aerospace engineering. …”
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Parameter Identification of the 2-Chlorophenol Oxidation Model Using Improved Differential Search Algorithm by Guang-zhou Chen, Jia-quan Wang, Ru-zhong Li

“…This paper firstly carried out the sensitivity analysis of the 2-chlorophenol oxidation model in supercritical water using the Monte Carlo method. Then, to address the nonlinearity of the model, two improved differential search (DS) algorithms were proposed to carry out the parameter identification of the model. …”
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Copula-Based Probabilistic Hazard Assessment Model for Debris Flow Considering the Uncertainties of Multiple Influencing Factors by Mi Tian, Yuan Shen, Long Fan, Xiao-Tao Sheng

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One-Pot Synthesis, X-Ray Diffraction and MAS NMR Spectroscopic Study of Gallosilicate Nitrate Cancrinite Na8[GaSiO4]6(NO3)4(H2O)6 by Ashok V. Borhade, Sanjay G. Wakchaure

“…A distribution of the quadrupolar interaction of the sodium cations caused by the enclatherated water molecules and motional effects can be suggested from the 23Na MAS NMR. …”
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Estimation of Copper and Cadmium Bioavailability in Contaminated Soil Remediated by Different Plants and Micron Hydroxyapatite by Lei Xu, Xiangyu Xing, Jianbiao Peng, Mingfei Ji

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The Action Control Model for Robotic Fish Using Improved Extreme Learning Machine by XueXi Zhang, ShuiBiao Chen, ShuTing Cai, XiaoMing Xiong, Zefeng Hu

“…It proves that the proposed model can make best use of the real-time information of robotic fish and water polo and derive fulfilling action strategy in various scenarios, which meet the requirements of motion control for robotic fish.…”
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Constitutive Model of Solid Backfill Materials and Numerical Simulation of Overburden Movement and Deformation in Backfill Mining by Chao Ma, Lianying Zhang, Bing Li, Xianbiao Mao

“…Solid backfill mining is an efficient and environmental-friendly coal mining technology, which can effectively solve the problems of coal gangue pollution, water resource loss, and surface subsidence. Based on the mechanical behavior of backfill materials in the compaction process, volume strain was used to express the deformation modulus, and a constitutive model of backfill materials was proposed in this study. …”
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Comparison of colour properties in american walnut (Juglans nigra) wood coated with different surface finishes by Ümit Ayata

“… In this research, the colour characteristics [hue (ho) angle, yellow (b*) colour tone, lightness (L*), red (a*) colour tone, chroma (C*), ∆E*, ∆L*, ∆a*, ∆b*, ∆C*, and ∆H*] of surfaces treated with three distinct types of coatings [solvent-based yacht varnish, which has high hardness and is highly resistant to water, a waxy varnish formulated for interior and exterior wood coatings, consisting of a mixture of natural oils, waxes, and resins, and matte-glossy, solvent-based, acrylic resin-based stone varnish)] on American walnut (Juglans nigra L.) wood were examined and compared. …”
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Feasibility Study on Application of Various MADM Approaches for Selection of Kenaf/Saw Dust Composite by Vishwas Mahesh

“…Mechanical characterization involves testing the physical properties of these materials, such as tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact strength along with density and water absorption, to determine their mechanical behavior and suitability for various applications. …”
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The Complexity Analysis for Price Game Model of Risk-Averse Supply Chain Considering Fairness Concern by Huang Yi-min, Li Qiu-xiang, Zhang Yu-hao

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Destruction of chlorinated pesticides in TiO2-enhanced photochemical process by Adriana Zaleska, Jan Hupka, Andrzej Silowiecki, Marek Wiergowski, Marek Biziuk

“…High content of pesticides in the solid phase after reaction resulted from their low solubility in water and indicates significant adsorption ability of the pesticides by TiO2.…”
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Perceived Forest-based Ecosystem Services and Attitudes Toward Forest Rehabilitation: A Case Study in the Upstream of Central Java, Indonesia by Prasetyo Nugroho, Shinya Numata, Nur Abdi Aprilianto

“…The findings indicate that their perceived pine-sap production, conserving forest area, and water availability are the importance of forest rehabilitation programs. …”
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Experimental Study on the Distribution Trends of Fouling on a Compressor Blade by Jie Tang, Dianrong Gao, Liwen Wang, Jinjian Huo

“…Using the waste liquid collected from the engine during the wing water washing process as a data sample, the main components of compressor blade surface fouling were analysed, which included 49.9% SiO2, 14.5% FeO, 11.5% Al2O3, 9.4% CaO, etc. …”
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Neoprene Orthopaedic Supports: An Underrecognised Cause of Allergic Contact Dermatitis by S. Hawkey, S. Ghaffar

“…Thioureas, often contained within neoprene to provide water resistance, are an important cause of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in those who use neoprene products. …”
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Extraction of Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Jiangnan Urban Landscape under the Influence of Geomorphology by Shuhua Wang, Anhua Qin

“…The construction of cities and ponds originated from political influence, environmental constraints, and architectural techniques; the landscape pattern of the combined shape and complementary potential originated from the creation of various types of gardens in various dynasties; the complementary planning of landscape, the traffic creation of the plain and water network, and the production factors of agriculture and sanitation influenced the construction of the countryside landscape; the traditional view of feng shui, poetry and painting, the eight scenes of the city and countryside, and other humanistic intentions influenced the overall situation of the town and the landscape. …”
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Fabrication of Self-Cleaning Perfluoroacrylate Blend Films by Spray Coating Method by Sema Nur Belen, Özge Ünzal, Uğur Cengiz

“…The surface morphology was characterized by SEM analyses indicating that double-scale surface morphology was obtained by increasing the SNp of the composite solution. The water contact angle indicated that the superhydrophobic rough surface was obtained with TMS70 and PS blend formation having 33.0 % PS and 12.5% silica nanoparticles.…”
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