New Approach of the Oxidant Peroxo Method (OPM) Route to Obtain Ti(OH)4 Nanoparticles with High Photocatalytic Activity under Visible Radiation by André E. Nogueira, Lucas S. Ribeiro, Luiz F. Gorup, Gelson T. S. T. Silva, Fernando F. B. Silva, Caue Ribeiro, Emerson R. Camargo

“…The highest photocatalytic activity can be attributed to the strong visible light absorption, due to the narrow band gap, and the effective separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs caused by the peroxo groups on the Ti(OH)4 surface.…”
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Vibration Frequencies Extraction of the Forth Road Bridge Using High Sampling GPS Data by Jian Wang, Xiaolin Meng, Changbiao Qin, Jiaohong Yi

“…To understand the change in the structural characteristics under different loadings, the deformation results from three different loading conditions are presented, that is, the ambient circulation loading, the strong wind under abrupt wind speed change, and the specific trial with two 40 t lorries passing the bridge. …”
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Promoting collaborative governance to integrated halal tourism development in Bukittinggi city, Indonesia by Vika Yvanka, Erianjoni Erianjoni

“…Bukittinggi was chosen as a tourism destination based on its strong local culture, customs, and religion, which are aligned with the vision of halal tourism. …”
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Nonuniformity Correction Method of Infrared Detector Based on Statistical Properties by Li Dandan, Ding Xiang, Chai Mengyang, Ma Chao, Sun Dexin

“…In addition, the output response of an infrared detector is limited by the dynamic range of the circuit, the low and high ends of the output signal exhibit strong nonlinearities. To overcome the impact of detector response nonlinearity and achieve simultaneous correction for two different types of nonuniformities in infrared images, in this study, we proposed a novel correction method. …”
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Rapid Coating of Aqueous Pearls with Carbon Nanotubes via In Situ Polymerization of Dopamine by Lin Rong, Xiaoqing Mu, Jinchao Zhao, Leping Huang, Mingqiao Ye, Na Wang

“…Obviously, the MWNTs were easily coated on the mm-PDA@CaSA-Caps due to the strong adhesive property of PDA. As the MWNTs content increased, the stacking density of MWNTs on surface of the mm-MWNTs-PDA@CaSA-Caps raised. …”
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Adaptive Neural Network Control for Nonlinear Hydraulic Servo-System with Time-Varying State Constraints by Shu-Min Lu, Dong-Juan Li

“…The simulation and experimental results show that the tracking accuracy of system is improved and the controller has fast tracking ability and strong robustness.…”
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Pyoverdine, the Major Siderophore in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Evades NGAL Recognition by Mary E. Peek, Abhinav Bhatnagar, Nael A. McCarty, Susu M. Zughaier

“…We report that pyoverdine did not bind to NGAL, as measured by tryptophan fluorescence quenching, while enterobactin bound to NGAL effectively causing a strong response. The experimental data indicate that pyoverdine evades NGAL recognition. …”
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Short‐term load forecasting at electric vehicle charging sites using a multivariate multi‐step long short‐term memory: A case study from Finland by Tim Unterluggauer, Kalle Rauma, Pertti Järventausta, Christian Rehtanz

“…Furthermore, the results indicate that the forecasting accuracy strongly correlates with the forecast horizon. The 4‐time step prediction yields considerably superior results compared with the 96‐time step forecast.…”
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Recent Advances in Paper Conservation Using Nanocellulose and Its Composites by Mei Jiang, Jingjing Yao, Qiang Guo, Yueer Yan, Yi Tang, Yuliang Yang

“…This review systematically summarizes the latest development of three kinds of nanocellulose (cellulose nanofibril, cellulose nanocrystal, and bacterial nanocellulose) and their composites used for the multifunctional conservation of paper relics. Owing to the strong hydrogen bond interactions between hydroxyls of nanocellulose and paper fibers, nanocellulose can effectively consolidate paper without adding adhesives. …”
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Biogeographic Patterns of Finnish Crane Flies (Diptera, Tipuloidea) by Jukka Salmela

“…Provincial assemblages showed a strong latitudinal gradient (NMS ordination) and faunistic distance increased with increasing geographical distance (Mantel test). …”
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Evaluation of Public Hospitals' Performance with Decision Tree Algorithms by Keziban Avcı

“…According to the results of the study, the number of beds significantly predicts the operational and financial performance of public hospitals and can be explained by the hospital scale. In addition, a strong relationship was found between operational and financial performance indicators with training status.Originality: The study is original in demonstrating the effectiveness of the ID3 decision tree algorithm in predicting the performance of public hospitals.…”
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Climatology of Total Cloudiness in the Arctic: An Intercomparison of Observations and Reanalyses by Alexander Chernokulsky, Igor I. Mokhov

“…The main reason for the discrepancies among observations is the difference in the cloud-detection algorithms, especially when clouds are detected over the ice/snow surface (during the whole year) or over the regions with the presence of strong low-tropospheric temperature inversions (mostly in winter). …”
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The Role of Synthesis Methods of Ceria-Based Catalysts in Soot Combustion by Gabriela Grzybek, Andrzej Wójtowicz, Piotr Legutko, Magdalena Greluk, Grzegorz Słowik, Andrzej Sienkiewicz, Andrzej Adamski, Andrzej Kotarba

“…As confirmed in the current study, every tested ceria sample can be used as an effective soot oxidation catalyst, with a temperature of 50% soot conversion not exceeding 400 °C in a tight contact mode. A strong correlation was observed between the catalysts’ Ce³⁺ concentration and activity, with higher Ce³⁺ levels leading to improved performance. …”
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Sequence Variants of ADIPOQ and Association with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Taiwan Chinese Han Population by Ming-Kai Tsai, Hui-Min David Wang, Jeng-Chuan Shiang, I-Hung Chen, Chih-Chiang Wang, Ya-Fen Shiao, Wen-Sheng Liu, Tai-Jung Lin, Tsung-Ming Chen, Ya-Huey Chen

“…Statistical analysis gauged association of these polymorphisms with risk of T2DM to show ADIPOQ rs1501299 polymorphism variations strongly correlated with T2DM risk (P=0.042), with rs2241766 polymorphism being not associated with T2DM (P=0.967). …”
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L’arrivée des centres commerciaux dans les marges urbaines de Rabat : Des lieux inédits de sociabilité et de déambulation urbaine by Tarik Harroud

“…A look at the flows of people converging to these spaces on week-ends will attest to the importance they now hold in the social and spatial practices of a large segment of the Rabat population.With a diversified, well-staged commercial offer, these places are increasingly favored by a heterogeneous crowd, for multiple non-commercial uses reminiscent of the ambulatory habits in public streets (gathering, strolling, window-shopping, etc.) Based on a series of investigations conducted in these places (four malls in Rabat) combining solid observation of the ways and means of their social use with the analysis of representations associated with them by a sample of users, this study shows the emergence of new forms of sociability revealing a unique relationship with the city and its specific foundations (public space, urban center, urban identity, etc.). …”
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Chief Isaac Oluwole Delano: A Legend and His Legacy by Toyin Falola

“…The head of a lazy person is not comparable to the nail of the strong; shame follows the pride of the lazy.2 Chief Isaac Delano discovered his intellectual mission during the colonial moment. …”
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Regular black holes from Kiselev anisotropic fluid by L. C. N. Santos

“…By choosing specific forms of w(r), we obtain regular black hole solutions, and show that the matter surrounding the black hole can satisfy the weak and strong energy conditions under certain values of parameters analyzed. …”
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Learning and teaching through inquiry with geospatial technologies: A systematic review by Vendula Mašterová

“…The analysis of the studies shows that the methods used are strongly heterogeneous, and qualitative and quantitative methods are similarly represented. …”
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Quality of Life in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review by Daniela Marchetti, Danilo Carrozzino, Federica Fraticelli, Mario Fulcheri, Ester Vitacolonna

“…Conclusion. Future studies are strongly recommended to further examine the impact of integrative programs, including telemedicine and educational interventions, on QoL of GDM patients by promoting their illness acceptance and healthy lifestyle behaviors.…”
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The Study on Credit Risk Warning of Regional Listed Companies in China Based on Logistic Model by Qingping Zhou, Long Wang, Li Juan, Shugong Zhou, Lingli Li

“…The results show that the logistic regression model with gray clustering analysis has high predictive accuracy and has a strong predictive ability to evaluate the credit risk of listed companies. …”
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