A tutorial on solid-phase analytical derivatization in sample preparation applications by Azamat Temerdashev, Sanka N. Atapattu, Yu-Qi Feng

“…Furthermore, solid-phase analytical derivatization increases the reaction rate of carbonyl compounds, making it easier to extract aldehydes and ketones rapidly. …”
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Comparison of Empirical and Reinforcement Learning (RL)-Based Control Based on Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) for Walking Assistance: Does AI Always Win? by Nadine Drewing, Arjang Ahmadi, Xiaofeng Xiong, Maziar Ahmad Sharbafi

“…Results showed that both controllers reduced hamstring muscle activation and improved the preferred walking speed, with the empirical controller also decreasing gastrocnemius muscle activity. …”
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Analysis of the Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Gas Explosion in Heading Face by Xue-bo Zhang, Jian-liang Gao, Jing-zhang Ren, Chun-xia Wang

“…The larger the ignition energy is, the faster the explosion reaction speed is, and the maximum overpressure increases slightly. …”
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The study of antiparkinsonian activity of the combination of ladasten with fabomotizole in paraquat-induced model of parkinsoian syndrome by V. E. Marievskii, İ. A. Lyubanskii, S. V. Shangin, L. F. Zainullina, V. L. Dorofeev

“…Thus, the combination increased latency to fall in the «rotarod test» by 2,38 (p < 0.0001) and 1.5 times (p < 0.01) at fixed and accelerating speed, decreased the turning and descent time in the «pole test» by 1.4 (p < 0.05) and 1.53 times (p < 0.001).Conclusion. …”
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Microclimatic Variability and Thermal Comfort of Spectators in an Outdoor Stadium Venue by Andrew Collins, Michael Brown, Barrett Gutter, Christopher Fuhrmann

“…Reductions in modeled wind speed resulted in significant decreases in thermal comfort and greater physical stress among spectators, particularly when the wind was calm. …”
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The Relationship between Executive Functions and Postural Control in Children with Mild Intellectual Disability and Comparison with Typically Developing Peers by Elaheh Azadian, Makwan Jabar Ali

“…Conclusion The results indicate that intellectual disability has a considerable effect on both cognitive processing and postural control. The increased variability and speed of center of pressure (CoP) in children with ID may suggest the use of less effective compensatory strategies, leading to increased fatigue and a higher risk of falls. …”
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Thermal activation of basic oxygen furnace slag as a heterogeneous catalyst in transesterification: Characterization and catalytic activity studies by J.S. Ali, H.L. Rutto, T. Seodigeng, S.L. Kiambi

“…The transesterification reaction was conducted at a methanol: oil ratio of 20:1, a catalyst loading of 20 wt %, a reaction time of 12 h, a reaction temperature of 60 °C, and a stirring speed of 750 rpm. …”
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Numerical Study on the Effect of Fuel Rich n-Heptane on In-Cylinder Fuel Reforming Characteristics in an HCCI Engine by Weijian Zhou, Song Zhou, Hongyuan Xi, Majed Shreka, Zhao Zhang

“…In addition, the laminar flame speed and the adiabatic flame temperature of n-heptane increased by adding H2 and CO. …”
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Release of Zinc, Manganese and Magnesium from Mg-Zn-Mn-Al-LDH: Effect of Malic Acid and Divalent to Trivalent Cation Ratios in Mineral Structure by Z. Movahedi Rad, M. Hamidpour

“…Then, the supernatant solution was separated using a centrifuge at a speed of 4000 rpm for 20 min. Zn, Mn, and Mg concentrations in supernatants solutions were determined by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometry. …”
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Lubrication Effect of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Polyethylene Glycol Gel for Artificial Joints by Shoujing Zhang, Feng Hu, Jianhui Li, Leifeng Lv, Hailin Lu

“…An average COF of 0.05 was obtained under a load of 10 N and at a speed of 1.0 cm/s. In addition, the wear rate was reduced in comparison to distilled water. …”
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Results in mechanical properties and wear behaviour of AA6061-Si3N4 composites by J. Kumaraswamy, L. Bharath, K.C. Anil, T.M. Geetha, R. Nagesh

“…Additionally, the wear rate decreased as Si3N4 content increased for all applied loads, sliding distances, and velocities. …”
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A Probe into the Evolution of Primordial Perturbations in the <i>f</i>(<i>T</i>) Gravity Framework with Chaplygin Gas by Sanjeeda Sultana, Surajit Chattopadhyay, Antonio Pasqua

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Study on Self-Sharpening Mechanism and Polishing Performance of Triethylamine Alcohol on Gel Polishing Discs by Yang Lei, Lanxing Xu, Kaiping Feng

“…Experimental data confirm that TEA significantly enhances the self-sharpening performance of gel discs through its unique complex reaction. During the rough polishing stage, the <i>MRR</i> increases by 34.9% to 0.85 μm/h, while the surface roughness <i>S_a</i> is reduced by 51.3% to 6.29 nm. …”
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Effects of body mass index and extracurricular sports activities on physical fitness in school-aged children by Bartosz Aniśko, Kacper Bernatowicz, Małgorzata Wójcik

“…The children were assessed for body mass index, grip strength, balance, strength, speed and reaction time.ResultsSignificant differences in fitness test results were observed between active and inactive students. …”
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Evaluation of some photosensitizers against the cotton leaf worm, Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in relation to spectral and thermal reflectance by M. S. Yones, Shireen A. M. Maamoun, Abd El Aziz A. Khidr, Mahmoud Sayed, Hend A. A. Al-Ashry, Radwa G. Attia

“…Differences in reflectance were monitored immediately after feeding, confirming the speed and mode of action of those compounds.…”
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Multitasking: does task-switching add to the effect of dual-tasking on everyday-like driving behavior? by Piesie A. G. Asuako, Robert Stojan, Otmar Bock, Melanie Mack, Claudia Voelcker-Rehage

“…Forty-five young adults aged 18 to 30 years (age: 23.62 ± 2.51, 28 females) were instructed to follow a lead car driving at a constant speed of 70 km/h through a rural landscape while concurrently performing additional tasks. …”
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Regional MRI Perfusion Measures Predict Motor/Executive Function in Patients with Clinically Isolated Syndrome by Efrosini Z. Papadaki, Panagiotis G. Simos, Vasileios C. Mastorodemos, Theodora Panou, Thomas G. Maris, Apostolos H. Karantanas, Andreas Plaitakis

“…CIS patients showed significantly elevated reaction time (RT) on both tasks, while their CBV and MTT values were globally increased, probably due to inflammatory vasodilation. …”
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Method for Burning Super-Poor Fuel Mixtures in the Combustion Chamber of the Energy Microturbine by Means of theStreamer Discharge by Grachev L.P., Bulat P.V., Esakov I.I., Bulat M.P., Volobuev I.A., Upyrev V.V.

“…The paper considers the problem of increasing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions of gas turbine power plants. …”
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BIOTHREAT EARLY ASSIST AND RESPONSE COMMAND SYSTEM (BEAR-CS) by Rexhep Mustafovski, Aleksandar Risteski, Tomislav Shuminoski

“…The integration of this system into military operations ensures not only quicker reaction times but also increased efficiency during mission planning and execution. …”
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Effects of Meteorological Factors on the Vertical Distribution of Peroxyacetyl Nitrate in Autumn in Tianjin by Qing Yao, Zhiqiang Ma, Jingle Liu, Yulu Qiu, Tianyi Hao, Liying Yao, Jing Ding, Yingxiao Tang, Ziying Cai, Suqin Han

“…Based on the analysis of the vertical wind speed by the wind profile radar and ozone concentration vertical distribution data, we believe that there is a downdraft in the upper atmosphere of the boundary layer. …”
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