Performance of twisted tape absorber-based photovoltaic thermal systems in clockwise and counterclockwise configurations by Abdalrahman M.O. Al-Karboly, Adnan Ibrahim, Anas Al-Tarabsheh, Anwer B. Al-Aasam, Ali H.A. Al-Waeli, Ahmad Fazlizan, Kamaruzzaman Sopian

“…Numerous solar irradiance levels (200 W/m2, 400 W/m2, 600 W/m2, 800 W/m2, and 1000 W/m2) were examined using an indoor solar simulator, a nanofluid containing water and 0.5 vol% SiC, and mass flow rates from 0.005 kg/s to 0.04 kg/s. …”
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Research advances of metal fluoride for energy conversion and storage by Runlin Zhang, Zijin Xu, Zeyu Hao, Zeshuo Meng, Xiufeng Hao, Hongwei Tian

“…In this paper, we summarize the difficulties and improvement methods encountered in different types of battery applications and several typical electrode optimization strategies in the field of supercapacitors. In the field of water electrolysis, we focus on surface reconstruction and the critical role of fluorine, demonstrating the catalytic performance of metal fluorides from the perspectives of reconstruction mechanism and process analysis. …”
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Potassium Sulfate Supplementation with Elevated Electrical Conductivity Was Unproductive for Hydroponic Strawberry at the Original Yamazaki Nutrient Solution Nitrogen Level by Jonathan Ries, Qingwu Meng, Yujin Park

“…Bare-root plants of strawberry ‘Monterey’ and ‘San Andreas’ were planted in a deep water culture hydroponic system and grown with initial K concentrations of 117, 194, 271, and 348 mg·L−1 under the same initial nitrogen concentration of 77 mg·L−1. …”
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TIPIFICACIÓN MORFOLÓGICA DE CURSOS PRINCIPALES. CUENCA DEL ARROYO EL NEGRO, SISTEMA DE VENTANIA, ARGENTINA by Alicia M. Campo, Verónica Gil, Guadalupe Ybarra Alcaráz, Antonela Volonté

“…Its main function is the transportation of water, sediments and nutrients, conforming areas of great ecological and territorial value. …”
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Development and validation of a new reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method for the quantifications of tolperisone loaded in liposomes by Rawan N. AlKaraki, Rula R. Haddadin, Shahed K. Tarawneh, Marwa A.M. Alimari, Rehan M. Alkasasbeh, Tebat Al-ferdous E. Shamaileh, Mustafa S. Almohtaseb, Malek G. Hajaya

“…Effective isocratic chromatographic separation of TOL was accomplished using Sunniest C-18 column, acetonitrile: methanol: water (60:20:20) mixed with 5.5 v/v% triethylamine as a mobile phase. …”
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A scoping review of transmission models for soil-transmitted helminth infections to underpin the development of a transmission model for Strongyloides stercoralis by Mackrina Winslow, Juan Pablo Villanueva-Cabezas, Vito Colella, Patricia T. Campbell

“…Models were frequently used to simulate the effectiveness of mass drug administration, including drug efficacy and treatment coverage, while water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), health education, and vaccination were less explored. …”
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Conductive polymers and derivatives as recognition element for electrochemical sensing of food and drug additives: A brief perspective by Hassan O. Shoyiga, Omolola E. Fayemi

“…CPs have demonstrated stability in aquatic conditions, rendering them suitable as electroactive and recognition elements in chemointerfaces and as electrode materials, particularly in water-based systems. This paper examines the use of CPs and CP-based nanocomposites in electrochemical sensors, specifically their application in identifying contaminants in food and pharmaceuticals. …”
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The development of a kinetic biotic ligand model to predict acute toxicity of Gadolinium for Daphnia magna by Marion Revel, Qiao-Guo Tan, Andrew Hursthouse, Susanne Heise

“…The model was then validated, first in the presence of dissolved organic matter (DOM), and then with water samples collected from lakes, rivers, and estuaries in France and Germany. …”
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Electroacupuncture regulates ferroptosis to improve postoperative cognitive dysfunction in mice through mediating GRX1/GSK-3β/Nrf2 axis by Xiaqing Zhang, Afen Zhang, Rui Li, Mingna Jiao, Rou Wen, Rongzhi Zheng

“…Baihui acupoint (GV20) was selected for targeted point of EA therapy. Morris water maze (MWM) was applied to evaluate cognitive impairment of mice. …”
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EFFECT OF BIDARA LEAF EXTRACT (Ziziphus Mauritiana L.) ON THE FUNCTION OF THE PANCREAS OF MALE WISTAR STRAIN RATS IN REDUCING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS by Musdayani Nasution, Ali Napiah Nasution, Maya Sari Mutia

“…This study used 24 mice which were divided into 6 groups using the extraction results used in this study were 50, 150, 300 and 500 mg/KgBW ethanol extract of bidara leaves and 1% Na-CMC made by dissolving 1 gram Na-CMC in 100 mL of hot distilled water as a negative control and positive control given. …”
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Dynamic Characteristics of Near-wall Single Bubble Collapse-induced Shock Waves by W. Han, Y. Xian, R. Li, W. Li, Y. Hao, Y. Chen

“…The simulated wave speeds exhibit a high level of concordance with the experimental data, and the calculated errors are below 7.9%. (2) The pressure and velocity at which the shock wave propagates in water exhibit a power function and an exponential decay function, respectively, as they travel across distance. …”
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An Improved One-Pot Procedure for Preparation Of N,N -Diethyl-m-Toluamide from m-Toluic Acid by Thinh Pham Duc, Thu Nguyen Van, Phuong Bui Thu, Chau Phan Dinh, Duc Viet Le, Duong Vu Binh

“…During research all the by-products and waste materials in the reaction are highly water-soluble, therefore the final product was obtained at pharmaceutical requirement without further purification. …”
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Principles for increasing equity in WASH research: understanding barriers faced by LMIC WASH researchers by J'Anna-Mare Lue, Salamata Bah, Kaelah Grant, Justine Lee, Leila Nzekele, James B. Tidwell

“…This study examined research inequities in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector, centring the perspectives of researchers from low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), to identify barriers faced by WASH researchers in order to support more equitable changes in this subsector of global health.Methods Nineteen semistructured interviews were conducted with researchers of different backgrounds regarding nationality, gender and research experience. …”
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The antibacterial activity of clove Syzygium aromaticum extract and its effects on the survival rate of hybrid grouper Epinephelus fuscoguttatus ♀ × E. lanceolatus ♂ infected with... by Inem Ode, Sukenda, Widanarni, Dinamella Wahjuningrum, Munti Yuhana, Mia Setiawati

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Seed priming and abiotic stress tolerance in carrot: Unraveling the mechanisms of improved germination. by Marcin Nowicki, Marzena Nowakowska, Katarzyna Nowak, Wojciech Szczechura, Piotr Kaminski

“…To test that hypothesis, we evaluated the effects of seed priming with various agents (e.g., water, NaCl, PEG, GA3) on germination rates and seedling vigor. …”
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Treatment of Cd2+ and Cu2+ Ions Using Modified Apatite Ore by Phuong Thu Nguyen, Xuyen Thi Nguyen, Trang Van Nguyen, Thom Thi Nguyen, Thai Quoc Vu, Huy Trung Nguyen, Nam Thi Pham, Thanh Mai Thi Dinh

“…The modified apatite ore was used to adsorb Cd2+ and Cu2+ ions in water. The effect of adsorbent mass, pH, contact time, and initial concentration of Cd2+ and Cu2+ on the adsorption efficiency and capacity was investigated. …”
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Phenolic Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Crude Extracts from Microalgae and Cyanobacteria Strains by Idaira Jerez-Martel, Sara García-Poza, Gara Rodríguez-Martel, Milagros Rico, Cristina Afonso-Olivares, Juan Luis Gómez-Pinchetti

“…Despite the fact that water was a more efficient solvent to extract greater amount of extractable substances, it seems that methanol was more efficient to extract a selected group of compounds with a higher antioxidant activity. …”
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Validation of cantilever-enhanced photoacoustic particle-size-resolved light absorption measurement using nigrosin reference particles and Mie modelling by J. Kuula, J. Kuula, J. Karhu, J. Karhu, T. Mikkonen, P. Grahn, A. Virkkula, A. Virkkula, H. Timonen, T. Hieta, T. Hieta, M. Vainio, M. Vainio

“…Nigrosin, a well-characterised, spherically shaped, and water-soluble material, was selected to demonstrate the feasibility and precision of the approach. …”
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Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Combination With Meniscal and Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Complex Knee Injury by Denisse Loya, M.D., M.Sc., Janina Kaarre, M.D., M.Sc., Stephen E. Marcaccio, M.D., Ehab M. Nazzal, M.D., Christopher J. Como, M.D., Zachary J. Herman, M.D., Liane M. Miller, M.D., Volker Musahl, M.D.

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Astrocytic Acid-Sensing Ion Channel 1a Contributes to the Development of Epileptic Cognitive Impairment by Wen Li, Huimin Zhou, Xiaona Li, Gengyao Hu, Dong Wei

“…Behavioral assessments were conducted using the Morris water maze (MWM). Western blotting and immunofluorescence were applied to evaluate ASIC1a and <i>Gfap</i> expression while analyzing intracellular calcium and extracellular glutamate (Glu) concentrations in primary cultured astrocytes isolated from the brains of 1 to 3-day-old mice and treated LPS. …”
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