Use of Iron (II) Salts and Complexes for the Production of Soil Amendments from Organic Solid Wastes by Amerigo Beneduci, Ilaria Costa, Giuseppe Chidichimo

“…The extent of the oxidation process was evaluated by the value of the C/N ratio and, qualitatively, by the molecular composition of the dissolved organic matter. After about 6 hours of incubation, dark-brown and dry organic matrices were obtained with C/N ratio as low as 12 and a high degree of oxidative decomposition into low-molecular-weight compounds at high oxidation state.…”
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Magnesium layered double hydroxide nanofiller in PMMA exposed to gamma irradiation by Dandara Luz Souza de Oliveira, Amanda Damasceno Leão, Fábio de Oliveira da Silva Ribeiro, Alyne Rodrigues de Araújo, Pietro Paolo Jorge Correia de Oliveira e Silva, José Lamartine Soares-Sobrinho, Elmo Silvano de Araújo, Renata Francisca da Silva Santos, Kátia Aparecida da Silva Aquino

“…Therefore, using materials such as layered double hydroxide (LDH), was evaluated as a new radiation shielding agent. This work synthesized LDH and added to PMMA by an in-situ polymerization method. …”
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The State of the Art of Residential Building Energy Retrofits in Libya and Neighbouring Mediterranean Countries: A Comprehensive Review by Salwa Albarssi, Shan Shan Hou, Eshrar Latif

“…With the increasing concern about global warming and future climate change, attention has been drawn to the need to reduce building energy use through improving buildings’ energy efficiency. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization Model of Production Planning in Cloud Manufacturing Based on TOPSIS Method with Combined Weights by Zhiru Li, Wei Xu, Huibin Shi, Qingshan Zhang, Fengyi He

“…Then, a multiobjective optimization model has been constructed according to the product delivery date, product cost, and product quality that customers care most about. The Pareto solution set of production plan has been obtained by using NSGA-II algorithm. …”
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Investigation of otolith asymmetry in Mulloidichthys flavolineatus and Parupeneus forsskali (Perciformes: Mullidae) from Egypt’s Hurghada fishing harbour on the Red Sea by Jawad Laith, Qasim Audai, Farrag Mahmoud M. S., Osman Alaa, Samy-Kamal Mohamed, Mehanna Sahar, Abdel-Maksoud Yassein

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Critical mobility in policy making for epidemic containment by Jesús A. Moreno López, David Mateo, Alberto Hernando, Sandro Meloni, José J. Ramasco

“…Nonetheless, quantitative knowledge on the relationship between mobility-contagions and, consequently, on the efficiency of containment measures remains elusive. Here we introduce an agent-based model with a simple interaction between mobility and contacts. …”
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An Adaptive View Selection Algorithm for Large-scale Cone-Beam CT Reconstruction by Jingsong Lin, Singanallur Venkatakrishnan, Obaidullah Rahman, Gregery T. Buzzard, Amirkoushyar Ziabari, Charles A. Bouman

“…In this paper, we propose an algorithm to optimize the scanning process by using geometric information about the object to be scanned. Our approach strategically selects the most informative views by assessing their alignment with the object’s long edges while ensuring that the selected projections maintain sufficient diversity. …”
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Estimation of Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Rock-Socketed Piles Using Optimized Machine Learning Approaches by Ali Hassan, Hamza Rashid

“…Of these models, the NBIG model emerges as a standout performer, boasting remarkable R2 value of 0.993 (lower than 1% enhanced performance compared to NBAH) and an ideal RMSE of 1381.3 (about 16% lower than that of NBAH) during the training phase. …”
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Development and Characterization of SA-g-p(FA-AA)/GO Composite for Efficient Removal of Organic Dyes: A Step towards Water Treatment by Hiba Alnasery, Abdolhossein Naseri, Layth Jasim, Sanaz Sajedi-Amin

“…This adsorbent consists of a unique combination of SA-g-p(FA-AA) as a gel-like chemically cross-linked network by incorporating GO as a reinforcing agent and functional additive to enhance the hydrogel’s mechanical properties. …”
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La vie des Gommes : pour une approche biographique des pneus de Carol Rama by Carolina Spovieri

“…First, while the commercial origin of the object points to its perishable nature, the worn state of the tyre also tells us something about the artist’s choice to incorporate it into her work, as someone who loves “things that make a living” (Vergine, 1985). …”
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Evaluation of the Performance of the Council for Reviewing Books and Text in the Developing the Culture of Critique of Texts and Books of the Humanities Based on Upstream Documents... by Hossein Moghiseh, Esmail Kavoosi, Abdalrahim Rahimi

“…It is recommended to redefine the scope of its members and take advantage of the advancements in information and communication technologies to disseminate and inform about the activities of the council.…”
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STRATEGIA CÂȘTIGĂTOARE A ARMATEI CAUCAZIENE PENTRU CUCERIREA CETĂȚII ERZURUM (FEBRUARIE 1916) by Bogdan MORAR

“…Intelligence warned Russia that the bulk of the Turkish troops were about to leave for the Caucasus. For this reason, the commander of the Caucasian Army, N.N. …”
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Exploring High School Students' Mathematical Reasoning in Geometry Using GeoGebra-Assisted Problem-Based Learning by Humam Nuralam, Al Jupri, Wenda Alifulloh

“…This study intends to explore the mathematical reasoning of high school students about three-dimensional geometry using the GeoGebra-assisted Problem-Based Learning (GPBL) model. …”
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A Proposed Role for Lymphatic Supermicrosurgery in the Management of Alzheimer's Disease: A Primer for Reconstructive Microsurgeons by Joon Pio Hong, Wei F. Chen, Dung H. Nguyen, Qingping Xie

“…This study is meant to serve as a primer for reconstructive microsurgeons, introducing the topic and current hypotheses about the potential role of lymphatic drainage in AD. …”
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Merits photocatalytic activity of rGO/zinc copper ferrite magnetic nanocatalyst for photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) dye by Osama H. Abuzeyad, Ahmed M. El-Khawaga, Hesham Tantawy, Mohamed Gobara, Mohamed A. Elsayed

“…After 40 min, the high photocatalytic efficacy effectively eliminated about 95.2% of the 10 ppm MB using 20 mg of MRGO 20 NPs at pH9 Visible light. …”
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ANTHROPODICY BY I.A. ILYIN by Ivan V. Makarov

“…The author examines the categories of good, good and evil, the meaning of life, asceticism in the context of the concept of active resistance to evil and the teachings about the heart of I. Ilyin. These concepts were considered as a reflection of reality, as the foundation for building a state and society. …”
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Providers' Perceptions of Challenges in Obstetrical Care for Somali Women by Jalana N. Lazar, Crista E. Johnson-Agbakwu, Olga I. Davis, Michele P.-L. Shipp

“…The specific aim was to obtain information about providers’ experiences, training, practices and attitudes surrounding the prenatal care, delivery, and management of women with Female Genital Cutting (FGC). …”
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First Report on the Emergence of <i>Neopestalotiopsis rosae</i> as a Severe Economic Threat to Strawberry Production in Germany by Tom E. Schierling, Ralf T. Voegele, Abbas El-Hasan

“…A combination of morphological and molecular analyses, along with pathogenicity tests, confirmed the identity of <i>N. rosae</i> as the causal agent. Morphological examination of conidia and mycelium revealed key characteristics including the presence of versicolorous median cells, conidial appendages, black spherical conidiomata formation as well as changing colony color and fluffy texture. …”
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Organisational career conversations: exploring the experiences and perceptions of professional services line-managers in higher education by Sarah Allbeson

“… Many organisations are not confident about their career development strategy, but career conversations with line-managers are one of the main ways in which it is carried out (Hirsh, 2021). …”
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Chaos Synergy, Geopolitics And Culture Explain History Of International Relations. A Critique of William Wohlforth by B. F. Martynov

“…Thus, an important category of Russian realism turns out to be «justice».The alternative answer to the question about the recurrent practice of wars in international relations can be formulated as follows: the states are sometimes forced to fight each other due to their geopolitical contradictions complicated by cultural and civilizational differences.…”
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