Modeling Compressive Strength of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) Using Novel Optimization Algorithm of AOA by Francisca Blanco, Ye Woo

“…Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) has been widely utilized in construction projects and academic research due to its environmentally friendly components, such as fly ash and superplasticizers, which reduce water requirements. SCC’s ability to self-deposit eliminates the need for vibration, resulting in cost and energy savings. …”
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Lymphedema in Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome: Is It Possible to Normalize? by Jose Maria Pereira de Godoy, Angela Río, Paloma Domingo Garcia, Maria de Fatima Guerreiro Godoy

“…She was evaluated by clinical history, physical examination, water displacement volumetry, and bioimpedance. Intensive therapy (8 hours daily) was proposed using Manual Lymphatic Therapy (Godoy & Godoy), Cervical Stimulation Therapy, Mechanical Lymphatic Therapy, a grosgrain stocking adjusted several times a day, and the use of Unna boot in the region of the ulcer. …”
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Radical Scavenging, Proteases Activities, and Phenolics Composition of Bark Extracts from 21 Medicinal Plants by Muhammad Asam Raza, Durre Shahwar, Tania Khan

“…Stem barks derived from twenty-one medicinal plants were extracted in methanol (100%) and acetone-water (70 : 30 v/v) and at room as well as at reflux temperature conditions. …”
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Wpływ czynników środowiskowych na powstawanie chorób układu krążenia – wybrane problemy by Janusz Jerzemowski

“…It is commonly acknowledged that environmental factors which favor development of many diseases of circulation system belong to: physical factors polluting the air, water, soil and food, noise, electromagnetic field, ionizing radiation and electric energy. …”
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Smart Plant Pot Robot with IoT Integration for Indoor Ornamental Plants Care by Hestin Nalurita Halawa, Ratna Aisuwarya

“…Equipped with functionalities like plant watering and environmental monitoring (including light, temperature, and humidity levels), this robot offers comprehensive plant care. …”
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Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Chitosan on Survival and Selected Cellular Antioxidants in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> by O.G. Igharo, L.I. Abadaike, J.O. Osunbor, I.C. Owie, A.I. Aruomaren, E.L. Igharo, K.I. Ikeke

“…These results have shown that dietary inclusions of chitosan in various concentrations increased the survival rate of the flies than in control which contained only water and also increase some antioxidant enzymes in the flies than in control. …”
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An Innovative Solution for Battery Draining in 5G Devices Using Alternate Routing Model by M. Sivasubramanian, J. Vignesh, V. Senthil kumar, S. Sumathi, R. Sathish, Kumar Parasuraman, B Santhosh Kumar, M Kathirvelu, Leena Bojaraj, Srihari K, Negasi Tsegay Sbhat

“…The proposed model will provide an idea that is used to slice distracted electrodes washed with water and placed between soft, hard boards. Generally, on the top board, a load is installed, which increases the edges of the electrodes. …”
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Modified Stochastic Petri Net-Based Modeling and Optimization of Emergency Rescue Processes during Coal Mine Accidents by Xiao Li, Yongkui Shi, Zaiyong Wang, Wenquan Zhang

“…In addition, a triangle fuzzy strategy is presented to optimize the SPN model. The “9·28” major water inrush accident in Shanxi Fenxi Zhengsheng Coal Company of China is adopted to evaluate the time performance and accident data of the ER process. …”
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New Solvent for Polyamide 66 and Its Use for Preparing a Single-Polymer Composite-Coated Fabric by Mostafa Jabbari, Mikael Skrifvars, Dan Åkesson, Mohammad J. Taherzadeh

“…A more viscous solution makes a denser coating which will increase the water /gas tightness. In conclusion, using the FAUCa solvent has two merits: (1) replacement of 40% of the FA with less harmful and environmentally friendly chemicals and (2) enabling for the preparation of more viscous solutions, which makes a denser coating.…”
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Climatic Hazards: High Importance but Low Severity to Coastal Rural Fishing Communities by Daniel Koomson, Katherine Sian Davies-Vollum, Debadayita Raha

“…Socio-economic stressors include infrastructural (e.g., water and energy insecurity), socio-cultural (e.g., conflicts and land insecurity), occupational (e.g., exploitation, power asymmetries, illegal fishing), and environmental (e.g., plastic waste pollution) factors. …”
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Investigation of Optimum Polymerization Conditions for Synthesis of Cross-Linked Polyacrylamide-Amphoteric Surfmer Nanocomposites for Polymer Flooding in Sandstone Reservoirs by A. N. El-hoshoudy, S. E. M. Desouky, M. Y. Elkady, A. M. Alsabagh, M. A. Betiha, S. Mahmoud

“…This polymers class can be synthesized by copolymerization of acrylamide (AM), reactive surfmer, functionalized silica nanoparticles, and a hydrophobic cross-linker moiety in the presence of water soluble initiator via heterogeneous emulsion polymerization technique, to form latexes that can be applied during polymer flooding. …”
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Effect of Thermal Parameters on Hydration Heat Temperature and Thermal Stress of Mass Concrete by Yuqin Zhao, Gaosheng Li, Caixia Fan, Wentai Pang, Yongtao Wang

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Assessment of Photovoltaic-Thermal (PV-T) system feasibility in Malaysia: A comprehensive study by Hui Tang Jing, Bahar Rubina, Low Jaslyn, Jun Hieng Kiat

“…The study reveals that the theoretical PV-T combined hybrid system can reach up to an overall efficiency of 77.11% with a lowered mass flow rate of the cooling water. The PV-T system also has a favorable payback period of 6.54 years, and the ROI for the PV-T system is 15.30%, while the ROI for PV only is 4.81%. …”
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The Adoption of Bundled Sustainable Farm and Environmental Practices by Coffee Farmers in Southwest Ethiopia by Gezahagn Kudama, Hika Wana, Mabiratu Dangia

“…Despite numerous efforts to introduce sustainable farm and environmental practices (SFEPs), such as pruning, soil erosion control, and water pollution abatement measures), their adoption by smallholder farmers is awfully low in Ethiopia. …”
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Mechanical Characteristics of Coal Samples under Triaxial Unloading Pressure with Different Test Paths by Yang Zhang, Yongjie Yang, Depeng Ma

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Effect of Strengthening of Steel Beams with Variable Length by Using Carbon Fiber by Ahmed S. D. Al-Ridha, Ali F. Atshan, Kamal Sh. Mahmoud, Qusai Kh. Hameed

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A Review on the Parameters Affecting the Mechanical, Physical, and Thermal Properties of Natural/Synthetic Fibre Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Composites by DO Bichang’a, FO Aramide, IO Oladele, OO Alabi

“…However, natural fibres are associated with high water absorption capacity due to their hydrophilic nature leading to poor compatibility with hydrophobic polymeric matrices, thus lower mechanical properties for various applications. …”
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Effect of Dosage of Alkaline Activator on the Properties of Alkali-Activated Slag Pastes by Zhenzhen Jiao, Ying Wang, Wenzhong Zheng, Wenxuan Huang

“…This study focused on the engineering properties of alkali-activated slag (AAS) pastes prepared by mixing an activator consisting of sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide at room temperature. The water-to-slag ratio of AAS paste was kept constant at 0.35 by mass. …”
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Application of Regional Climatic Models to Assess the Performance Evaluation of Changes on Flood Frequency in Woybo Catchment, Ethiopia by Tigistu Yisihak Ukumo, Tarun Kumar Lohani, Muluneh Legesse Edamo, Matusal Arja Alaro, Mesfin Amaru Ayele, Habtamu Bogale Borko

“…This research paves way to reduce the negative impacts of flooding and plays a vital role in providing estimates of recurrence floods which are used in designing roads, dams, and bridges for sustainable water resources management.…”
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Chronic vs. Short-Term Acute O3 Exposure Effects on Nocturnal Transpiration in Two Californian Oaks by N. E. Grulke, E. Paoletti, R. L. Heath

“…Daytime chronic and/or acute O3 exposures can increase foliar water loss at night in deciduous oak seedlings.…”
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