Simulation, technical-economic evaluation and risk analysis of the purification of different bio-oils obtained by the fast pyrolysis process by Stéphani Caroline de Lana Arêdes, Betânia Hoss Lunelli, Fábio de Ávila Rodrigues

“…The main product of this process is the bio-oil, found in the liquid phase and containing a wide range of value-added compounds that can be obtained through extraction and distillation. …”
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Evaluation of Elemental and Chemical Compositions of Some Fuelwood Species for Energy Value by A. M. Dadile, O. A. Sotannde, B. D. Zira, M. Garba, I. Yakubu

“…Among the fuel materials used, isolated bark contained approximately 0.45% nitrogen content compared with wood without bark. …”
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3′ Splice Site Sequences of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Related SMN2 Pre-mRNA Include Enhancers for Nearby Exons by Sunghee Cho, Heegyum Moon, Tiing Jen Loh, Hyun Kyung Oh, Hey-Ran Kim, Myung-Geun Shin, D. Joshua Liao, Jianhua Zhou, Xuexiu Zheng, Haihong Shen

“…Although human patients contain SMN2, a duplicate of SMN1, splicing of SMN2 produces predominantly exon 7 skipped isoform. …”
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Effect of different clay additions to concrete on its ultrasonic acoustic parameters and compressive strength by Wenxiang Wu, Shunchao Chen, Yong Wu, Xiangyang Zhang, Debiao Kong, Jifeng Wen

“…Abstract Due to various factors, the concrete may contain mud, a condition that can lead to a decrease in strength and changes in the ultrasonic acoustic parameters of the concrete. …”
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In Memory of Rosemary Ganzert Fischer by Colin Andrew Lee

“…This article describes her contributions to Canadian music therapy. It also contains memories of our time working and teaching together and the inspirations we shared. …”
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A systematic review of deep learning techniques for apple leaf diseases classification and detection by Assad Souleyman Doutoum, Bulent Tugrul

“…Apples are one of the most popular fruits and contains various antioxidants that reduce the risk of chronic diseases. …”
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Enhancing microstructure and mechanical performance of aluminum copper friction stir lap welded joints with nickel powder interlayers by Rasoul Khajeh, Moosa Sajed, Akbar Heidarzadeh

“…The addition of Ni powder significantly influenced the morphology, thickness, and type of interfacial intermetallic compounds (IMCs), resulting in the formation of distinct IMC layers, including Al4Cu9 and Al2Cu in samples without Ni, and binary phases such as Al3Ni and Cu3.8Ni in Ni-containing samples. Microstructural analysis revealed refined grain structures, with enhanced refinement observed in multi-pass welding, particularly in samples with Ni powder. …”
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Technical and Economic Assessment of Choosing Location of Step-Down Transformer Substation by V. V. Krotenok, Yu. V. Rabskaya

“…The paper presents results of investigations numerically and graphically and it also contains an assessment of the CG method efficiency.…”
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Reduction behavior of iron in the red mud by Eray S., Keskinkilic E., Topkaya Y.A., Geveci A.

“…Red mud or bauxite residue contains significant quantities of industrial metals such as Fe, Al, and Ti, as well as rare earth elements such as Sc, Ce, and La. …”
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CONTROL OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF CASTING BRASS IN INGOTS USED FOR MANUFACTURE OF STOP VALVES by A. A. Pivovarchyk, Е. V. Pivovarchyk

“…The results of the studies showed that the pig supplied by all producers, as well as the melt obtained with its use, contain in its composition such harmful impurities as S, Bi and P in the amount of 0.001%, 0.0017% and 0.0045%, respectively, that can lead to a decrease in the technological properties of products. …”
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Recyclable Xanthan/TiO2 Composite Cryogels towards the Photodegradation of Cr(VI) Ions and Methylene Blue Dye by Paulo V. O. Toledo, Leandro R. Marques, Denise F. S. Petri

“…Composite cryogels were prepared from xanthan gum (XG) precursor gels at 20 g L-1 containing TiO2 load at 5, 10, and 20 wt% and citric acid, as crosslinker. …”
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HPLC-MS standardization and validation methods for determination of calactin content in dichloromethane fraction of Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand. (Niu jiao gua) stem bark and it... by Naphat Kaewpaeng, Sudaporn Wongwan, Khemmachat Pansooksan, Chanakan Chailom, Pattaraporn Chaisupasakul, Dumrongsak Pekthong, Nitra Nuengchamnong, Zhi-Hong Jiang, Li-Ping Bai, Piyarat Srisawang, Supawadee Parhira

“…An octadecylsilane column and a mixture of acetonitrile and water containing 0.1 % formic acid in gradient system were used as a stationary phase and a mobile phase, respectively. …”
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Association of IL-8 and CXCR2 with AST/ALT Ratio in Liver Abnormalities Screening during Oxidative Stress Injury Caused by VCM by Yiwen Dong, Xingang Wang, Weijiang Hu, Xin Wang, Hongying Bian, Wencui Zhang, null Feng Han, Ning Kang, Lin Zhang, Meng Ye

“…In conclusion (1) even with decreased VCM concentrations in PVC manufacturing factories liver abnormalities that contained fatty liver, liver calcification, and liver cysts could still occur due to oxidative stress injury with involvement of IL-8 and CXCR2. …”
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Amyloidogenic immunoglobulin light chains disturb contractile function and calcium transients in a human cardiac spheroid model of light chain (AL) amyloidosis by Mélanie Bézard, Jean-Sébastien Vartanian-Grimaldi, Julien Henri, Denisa Calin, Amira Zaroui, Mounira Kharoubi, Thibaud Damy, Onnik Agbulut, Ekaterini Kordeli

“…LC-treated hiPSC-CM cultures and LC-containing spheroids presented structural and functional defects including: (1) decreased levels and subcellular disorganization of sarcomeric protein alpha-actinin; (2) abnormal accumulation of calcium handling SERCA2a protein; (3) impaired contractility of spheroids and altered calcium transients. …”
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Multiscale deformable registration of noisy medical images by Dana Paquin, Doron Levy, Lei Xing

“…This approach enables a successful reg-istration of images that contain noise levels well beyond the level at whichordinary deformable registration fails. …”
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Bisphenol A in Indian Take-Out Soups: Compliance, Implications and Sustainable Solutions by Sugata Datta, , Abhishek Chauhan, Anuj Ranjan, Abul Hasan Sardar, Hardeep Singh Tuli, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, , Moyad Shahwan, , Ujjawal Sharma and Tanu Jindal

“…This research investigates the migration of Bisphenol A (BPA) from packaging containers into take-out vegetable soups and premixed tomato soups through three replicate studies. …”
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IQGAP Family Members in Yeast, Dictyostelium, and Mammalian Cells by Katie B. Shannon

“…IQGAPs are found in eukaryotic cells from yeast to human, and localize to actin-containing structures such as lamellipodia, membrane ruffles, cell-cell adhesions, phagocytic cups, and the actomyosin ring formed during cytokinesis. …”
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The effect of chloramhenicol on production of laying hens and determination of chloramphenicol residues in eggs by Ahmet ACET, Şakir D. TUNCER, Behiç COŞKUN, Ömer DEMET, Bünyamin TRAŞ, Erol BAYTOK

“…Laying hens in four groups of 30 were fed on a diet containing chloramphenicol 0 ppm (group I), 20 ppm (group II) and 40 ppm (group III) for two mounths and 400 ppm (group IV) as a therapoutic dose for 5 days.…”
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The collection of <I>Allium</I> L. at the South-Ural Botanical Garden–Institute by L. A. Tukhvatullina, L. M. Abramova

“…This genus is known for many useful plants – edible, medicinal and ornamental – and for its rare species requiring protection. The collection contains 111 taxa: 92 species, plus a number of onion cultivars and forms. …”
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Mineralization Potential of Electrospun PDO-Hydroxyapatite-Fibrinogen Blended Scaffolds by Isaac A. Rodriguez, Parthasarathy A. Madurantakam, Jennifer M. McCool, Scott A. Sell, Hu Yang, Peter C. Moon, Gary L. Bowlin

“…The addition of Fg resulted in scaffolds with smaller fiber diameters. Fg containing scaffolds also induced sheet-like mineralization while individual fiber mineralization was noticed in its absence. …”
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