Method for Predicting Barge Impact Force Based on Nonlinear Spring Stiffness by Junhu Shao, Yulin Zhan, Shuai Song, Mengqi Cai, Xiaoping Chen, Haiying Yu

“…The NSS model of the barge is obtained by nonlinear response surface fitting. The impact force can be predicted by combining the simplified NSS model and the proposed method in this study. …”
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Identification of natural phytochemicals as AKT2 inhibitors using molecular docking and dynamics simulations as potential cancer therapeutics by Jibon Kumar Paul, Mahir Azmal, Md Naimul Haque Shohan, Mohua Mrinmoy, ANM Shah Newaz Been Haque, Omar Faruk Talukder, Ajit Ghosh

“…Notably, uzarigenin's superior stability, as evidenced by its lower root mean square deviation (RMSD), which measures structural stability, and solvent-accessible surface area (SASA), which indicates molecular compactness, highlights its promise as a potent inhibitor of AKT2. …”
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Innovative CO2-NBs-assisted ultrasonication for the phytochemical extraction of peanut (Arachis hypoga) shells: Synthesis and characterization of CO2-nanobubbles by Nayyar Iqbal, Miral Javed, Ramy M. Khoder, Areej Areej, Renyu Zheng, Shanbai Xiong, Ibrahim Khalifa, Hassan Barakat, Youming Liu

“…Later, these CO2-NBs, combined with ultrasonic method, were used for the extraction of polyphenols, achieving the highest polyphenol content (3619.21 ± 113.07 µg GAE/mL) as compared to ultrasonic extraction (2914.69 ± 145.45 µg GAE/mL) and conventional extraction (2340.11 ± 80.02 µg GAE/mL). Response surface methodology (RSM) provided optimization parameters, including ultrasonic power of 358.76 W, surfactant concentration of 4.54 %, and extraction time of 41.41 min. …”
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Low-cost and scalable machine learning model for identifying children and adolescents with poor oral health using survey data: An empirical study in Portugal. by Susana Lavado, Eduardo Costa, Niclas F Sturm, Johannes S Tafferner, Octávio Rodrigues, Pedro Pita Barros, Leid Zejnilovic

“…This study is one of the few in oral health care that includes bias auditing of classification models. The audit surfaced potential biases related to demographic factors such as age and social assistance status. …”
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Study on a Large-Scale Persistent Strong Dense Fog Event in Central and Eastern China by Hongbin Wang, Zhiwei Zhang, Duanyang Liu, Yuying Zhu, Xuerong Zhang, Chengsong Yuan

“…A large-scale persistent strong dense fog (SDF) event that occurred from December 30, 2016, to January 5, 2017, in central and eastern China is analyzed by using a variety of data, including high-resolution satellite and surface observations, meteorological tower observations, fine-resolution sounding observations, and NCEP/NCAR reanalysis data. …”
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Assessment of residential exposures to agricultural pesticides: A scoping review. by Raphaëlle Teysseire, Guyguy Manangama, Isabelle Baldi, Camille Carles, Patrick Brochard, Carole Bedos, Fleur Delva

“…They predominantly used Geographic Information Systems and sometimes surveys or interviews to calculate surrogate exposure metrics, the most common being the amounts of pesticides applied or the surface area of crops around the dwelling. Twenty-six (17.2%) were observational measurement studies conducted to quantify levels of pesticide exposure and identify their possible determinants. …”
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New insights on the shell-crusher shark Ptychodus decurrens Agassiz, 1838 (Elasmobranchii, Ptychodontidae) based on the first known articulated dentition from the Upper Cretaceous... by Manuel Amadori, Sanja Japundžić, Jacopo Amalfitano, Luca Giusberti, Eliana Fornaciari, Patrick L. Jambura, Jürgen Kriwet

“…Even though a defined cusp is missing, the occlusal surface of the teeth is undeniably raised and bulgy in some un-cuspidate species of Ptychodus (e.g., P. decurrens). …”
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Evaluation of Polymerization Shrinkage and Depth of Cure of Silorane Based Composite Resin and Methacrylate Based Composite Resin (Comparative Study) by Diyar kh Bakr

“…Materials and methods: fifteen premolar teeth for each group were collected and cavities prepared on the buccal surface to the depth of 1.5 mm with 3 mm using a diamond cylindrical bur with water coolant. …”
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PbO2/rGO Electrode as a Superior and Efficient Anode in Electrocatalytic Degradation of Safranine-O by Titin Aryani, Roto Roto, Mudasir Mudasir

“…The rGO particles in the form of sheets (layers) seem to be distributed on the surface of PbO2.  PbO2/rGO electrode has the atomic composition of C (87.24%), O (9.03), and Pb (3.73). …”
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The Incidence of Complications of Dental Trauma and Associated Factors: A Retrospective Study by Ines Kallel, Nabiha Douki, Syrine Amaidi, Faten Ben Amor

“…The incidence of complications was 8%: external root resorption was present in 70% of cases, surface resorption was observed in 10% of cases, and replacement resorption in 10%, ankylosis in 10%. …”
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Preparation and Gas-Sensitive Properties of SnO₂@Bi₂O₃ Core-Shell Heterojunction Structure by Jin Liu, Yixin Gao, Yuanyuan Lv, Mengdi Yang, Haoru Guo, Neng Li, Danyang Bai, Anyi Wang

“…Based on the conclusions from XRD and SEM, it can be observed that as the hydrothermal temperature increases, the content of Bi₂O₃ coated on the surface of SnO₂ spheres gradually increases, and the diameter of Bi₂O₃ nanoparticles also increases. …”
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Detection of Crop Damage in Maize Using Red–Green–Blue Imagery and LiDAR Data Acquired Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle by Barbara Dobosz, Dariusz Gozdowski, Jerzy Koronczok, Jan Žukovskis, Elżbieta Wójcik-Gront

“…This study evaluates two methods for assessing maize crop damage using UAV-acquired data: (1) a deep learning-based approach employing the Deepness plugin in QGIS, utilizing high-resolution RGB imagery; and (2) a method based on digital surface models (DSMs) derived from LiDAR data. Manual visual assessment, supported by ground-truthing, served as the reference for validating these methods. …”
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Adsorption-Oxidation Mechanism of δ-MnO2 to Remove Methylene Blue by Ge Yan, Pu Wang, Yuqian Li, Zhangjie Qin, Shuai Lan, Yupeng Yan, Qin Zhang, Xiaodi Cheng

“…With an increase in the initial pH from 2.00 to 8.05, the redox potential of δ-MnO2 decreased, and its oxidation ability for the removal of MB also gradually decreased. In contrast, the surface negative charges of δ-MnO2 increased with an increase in the pH, and the adsorption ability towards positively charged MB also gradually increased. …”
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Utilizing Artificial neural networks (ANN) to regulate Smart cities for sustainable Urban Development and Safeguarding Citizen rights by Zhen Kuang, Junyu Su, Ahmad Latifian, Sanli Eshraghi, Alireza Ghafari

“…However, as cities become increasingly interconnected and data-dependent, concerns related to data privacy and security, as well as citizen participation and representation, have surfaced. This article emphasizes the significance of regulating smart cities to foster a culture of citizenship and safeguard civic rights, security, and privacy. …”
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The Small Mobile Ozone Lidar (SMOL): instrument description and first results by F. Chouza, T. Leblanc, P. Wang, S. S. Brown, K. Zuraski, K. Zuraski, W. Chace, W. Chace, W. Chace, C. C. Womack, C. C. Womack, J. Peischl, J. Peischl, J. Hair, T. Shingler, J. Sullivan

“…An additional comparison with nearby surface ozone measuring instruments indicates unbiased measurements by the SMOL lidars down to 200 m a.g.l. …”
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Dynamic heat transfer mechanisms of internal thermal mass: Effects of thermal conductivity and diffusivity under varied temperature conditions by Ru Yang, Liting Yuan, Dong Zhang, Taiquan Wu, Yihang Lu

“…., plywood with 0.17 W/m·°C) generate more thermal waves and experience faster surface temperature rises compared to materials with higher conductivity (e.g., reinforced concrete with 1.74 W/m·°C). …”
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Effect of Cellulase Enzyme Treatment on Cyst Wall Degradation of Acanthamoeba sp. by Tisha Lazuana, Hendri Astuty, Ika Puspa Sari

“…Furthermore, treatment results with the most optimum concentration and incubation time were observed by using SEM to see changes in the surface of the walls of the cyst. A cysticidal test was performed to determine the effectiveness cysticidal action of disinfectant solution, cellulase, and the combination of disinfectant solution and cellulase in killing Acanthamoeba sp. cyst assessed by their viability value. …”
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Development of Spray-Dried Micelles, Liposomes, and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Enhanced Stability by Shradha Dattani, Xiaoling Li, Charina Lampa, Amanda Barriscale, Behzad Damadzadeh, David Lechuga-Ballesteros, Bhaskara R. Jasti

“…SEM images revealed differences in morphology, where nanocarriers spray-dried with trehalose or a combination of trehalose and L-leucine produced smooth or corrugated particle surfaces, respectively. Reconstituted spray-dried nanocarriers maintained their nanosize and paclitaxel content over 7 days at 4 °C. …”
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Occurrence of Helicobacter pylori in drinking water sources and antimicrobial resistance profile in the central region of Peru by María Custodio, Raúl Montalvo-Otivo, Jhonatan Crispín-Ayala, Jeampier Bendezu-Meza, Pilar Herrera-Quintana, Heidi De la Cruz, Javier Huarcaya

“…Previously, biofilm sampling was performed from the internal surface of the taps. The samples were cultured on modified brain heart infusion blood agar at 37 °C under microaerophilic conditions for seven days. …”
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Response of Slope Made Up of Soil and Other Waste Materials under Sinusoidal Motion by Nipa Chanda, Sima Ghosh, Manish Pal

“…Analytical solution of slope considering planer rupture surface is done using pseudodynamic method and results are compared with experimental observation. …”
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