Unraveling the spatiotemporal trends and source attribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and oxygenated derivatives in Guangzhou agricultural ditch sediment by Shaomin Li, Weisong Chen, Yichen Liu, Haoyu Wang, Yongtao Li, Zhen Zhang, Xingjian Yang

“…Notably, concentrations were elevated during the rainy season, attributed to intensified atmospheric deposition and surface runoff during the rainy season. Spatially, Pearson correlation and path analysis disclosed a linkage between OPAHs and high-molecular-weight PAHs and adjacent agricultural practices, whereas low-molecular-weight PAHs were associated with human and industrial operations. …”
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Assessment of the mechanical properties and antimicrobial efficiency of orthodontic adhesive modified with Salvadora Persica oil by Ameer Abdulhaddi, Sarmad S. Salih. Al Qassar, Ahmed Mudhfar Mohammed

“…Following this, the buccal surfaces were etched using 37% phosphoric acid gel. …”
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Pharmacological Modulation of the Unfolded Protein Response as a Therapeutic Approach in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma by Nadia St. Thomas, Benjamin N. Christopher, Leticia Reyes, Reeder M. Robinson, Lena Golick, Xiaoyi Zhu, Eli Chapman, Nathan G. Dolloff

“…Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a rare T-cell malignancy characterized by inflamed and painful rash-like skin lesions that may affect large portions of the body’s surface. Patients experience recurrent infections due to a compromised skin barrier and generalized immunodeficiency resulting from a dominant Th2 immune phenotype of CTCL cells. …”
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Influence of Tool Pin Profiles on Aluminium Alloy A356 and Ceramic-Based Nanocomposites for Light Weight Structures by Friction Stir Processing by L. Karthick, Mruthunjaya M., Srinivas. S., Prasanna Venkatesh R., Naveen Kumar Gurajala, Meghavath Mothilal, Hari Banda

“…Before the processing, the A356 alloy was prepared by the grooved surfaces for packing the chromium oxide particles to compose the aluminium metal matrix composites. …”
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Optimized process and modeling of waste Gmelina arborea seed pyrolytic oil production and its characterization as a sustainable biofuel by Victor Idankpo Ameh, Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru, Helen Uchenna Modekwe, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, Ishmael Matala Ramatsa

“…Consequently, in this study, pyrolytic oil was produced from waste Gmelina arborea seed, the process parameters were optimized using the surface response methodology with experimental validations, the process model was established, and the pyrolytic oil was characterized. …”
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Design and Analysis of Floater Structures using Composite Material in 19 Seaters Aircraft by Andi Muhdiar Kadir, Arief Setyawan, Fithri Nur Purnamasari, Nurhadi Pramana, Muhammad, Ilham Akbar Adi Satriya, Riza Wirawan, Budi Sampurno

“…The N219 amphibious aircraft was developed based on the N219 basic aircraft (maximum take-off weight, MTOW 7030 kg), with the incorporation of two floats, enabling it to land on both land and water surfaces. It was intended that the addition of this float would not significantly change the performance of the N219 aircraft, so there was no need to make big changes in terms of the number of passengers. one of the important factors in this performance was the weight penalty. …”
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The rapid infilling of a tide-dominated channel on the southern Yangtze Delta plain during the Medieval Climate Anomaly by Zhuoxuan Wu, Jianwen Wang, Xiaomei Nian, Fengyue Qiu, Zhanghua Wang, Zhanghua Wang

“…Three cores were drilled in the lower reaches of the palaeo-Wusong River, and surface sediment samples were collected from the Huangpu River in the southern plain of the Yangtze Delta. …”
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Environmental sensitivity of flash flood hazard using geospatial techniques by H.T. Abdel Hamid, W. Wenlong, L. Qiaomin

“…Ten factors as elevation, slope, distance from the network, land use, density of the drainage, flow accumulation, surface roughness, stream power index, topographic wetness index and curvature of the topography were digitized and then contributed in the mapping of Flash flood. …”
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Mechanical Behavior of Ion-Exchanged Alkali Aluminosilicate Glass Ceramics by Bruno M. F. Nunes, André Dinis, Jorge C. Fernandes, Rui M. Almeida, Luís F. Santos

“…On the other hand, ion exchange can strengthen the glass surface and reduce failure. As a result, ceramization followed by ion exchange can further enhance the mechanical characteristics of the parent glass. …”
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Optimization of Tillage Operation Parameters to Enhance Straw Incorporation in Rice-Wheat Rotation Field by Sagni B. Miressa, Qishuo Ding, Yinian Li, Edwin O. Amisi

“…In the research, the response surface design employed was the Box–Behnken Design (BBD). …”
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La télédétection de la neige dans les Andes comme outil de prévision des débits des rivières du Cuyo by Nicolas Delbart, Samuel Dunesme, Emilie Lavie, Malika Madelin, Régis Goma

“…In this study, we analyse the link between the seasonal and interannual variations in the discharge measured upstream of the first dams on four rivers (Mendoza, Tunuyán, Diamante, Atuel) of the Argentinian Cuyo region (in the Federal Province of Mendoza) and those of the snow bed extent as mapped by optical remote sensing (MODIS MOD10A2 product) on a weekly basis in the 2001-2014 period, at the scale of each watershed.For the four snow-glacier regime rivers, seasonal variations in the discharge appear directly related to those of the snow bed surface area in each watershed, as shown previously (Masiokas et al., 2006). …”
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Digital enhancement and photogrammetric recording of La Joquera Levantine rock art (Borriol, Castelló) by Inés Domingo, Peyman Javadi, Dídac Roman

“…This paper reports the technologies and methods used, the challenges faced (in terms of space available, lighting restrictions and the visual interference caused by the protective fence), and the results obtained at La Joquera rock art site as part of the 2D and 3D digital recording of the rock surface, the colour and the motifs depicted. Highlights of this paper include the identification of previously invisible weaponry and adornments of the only archer preserved on this site, as well as some other incomplete remains. …”
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Influential Mechanisms of Roughness on the Cyclic Shearing Behavior of the Interfaces Between Crushed Mudstone and Steel-Cased Rock-Socketed Piles by Yue Liang, Jianlu Zhang, Bin Xu, Zeyu Liu, Lei Dai, Kui Wang

“…In these projects, the steel–mudstone interfaces experience complex loading conditions, and the surface profile tends to vary within certain ranges during construction and operation. …”
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The study of changes in tear film and tear film secretion before and after refractive surgery by Hassan S. Yousef, Abdel H.E. Elaskary, Aya M. Hosny

“…Conclusion Postrefractive surgery patients had worse ocular surface status than normal controls. Reduced tear break-up time and Schirmer I test results, and decreased functional visual acuity, are clinical indicators of postrefractive surgery dry eye. …”
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Fracture behavior of a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) under airbag deployment conditions evaluated through Reversed Charpy tests by E.A. Paredes-Mogica, U. Figueroa-López, S.B. Mohd Yasin, A.C. Taylor, A. Guevara-Morales

“…This was supported with the fracture surface analysis, in which a relaxation zone near the crack tip caused by a temperature increase was observed. …”
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A High-Status Middle Sarmatian Burial from the Kovalevka Burial Complex in the Volgograd Region by Valeriy M. Klepikov

“…The phalars made of forged silver sheet traces of gilding on the surface. The multi-figure compositions of animals, birds and floral ornaments were depicted on the obverse, in low relief. …”
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Fruit Leather Melon Formulation with Supplementation of Pineapple Puree, Carrageenan and Sorbitol by Aini Nur, Nurfadilah Azzahra Salma, Setyawati Retno, Sustriawan Budi, Eko Kusuma Kurniawan Ruly, Sabila Arsyistawa Hadana, Putri Roro Arianti Embun

“…The study used Response Surface Methodology with a Central Composite Design. …”
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Modulation of the high concentration viscosity of IgG1 antibodies using clinically validated Fc mutations by Joel Heisler, Daniel Kovner, Saeed Izadi, Jonathan Zarzar, Paul J. Carter

“…Molecular dynamics simulations provided mechanistic insight into the impact of Fc mutations in modulating electrostatic and hydrophobic surface properties as well as conformational stability of the Fc. …”
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A Study of the Electronic Absorption and Emission Spectra of DBDMA Dye: Solvent Effect, Energy Transfer, and Fluorescence Quenching by Sadeq M. Al-Hazmy, Jameelah Al-Harby, Mohammed Hassan, Sabri Messaoudi, Ibrahim A. Alhagri, Ahmed N. Alhakimi

“…The photostability of dye was tested, and its energy transfer behavior in the presence of oxygen and hydrated copper sulfate quenchers was investigated. We also gave a qualitative estimation of the effect of acidic media on the absorption and emission spectra. …”
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Impact of Microwave Time on the Structure and Functional Properties of Glycosylated Soy 7S Globulins by Jixin Zhang, Tao Cui, Lan Zhang, Huiqing Xu, Jingguo Xu, Jun Wang

“…It also showed the lowest endogenous fluorescence and surface hydrophobicity, and the highest thermal denaturation temperature (76.8 °C). …”
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