Screening of Trace Elements in Hair of the Female Population with Different Types of Cancers in Wielkopolska Region of Poland by Bogusław Czerny, Krzysztof Krupka, Marcin Ożarowski, Agnieszka Seremak-Mrozikiewicz

“…It seems safe to conclude that our results confirmed usefulness of hair element analysis in screening tests for the assessment of the biomarker of various cancer diseases in a female population.…”
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Evaluating the Effect of Active Charcoal-Containing Toothpaste on Color Change, Microhardness, and Surface Roughness of Tooth Enamel and Resin Composite Restorative Materials by Ali Forouzanfar, Pouria Hasanpour, Yasaman Yazdandoust, Hosein Bagheri, Hamideh Sadat Mohammadipour

“…Two samples of each group were prepared for surface roughness assessment via atomic force microscope. Data were analyzed by Shapiro–Wilk, Independent sample t-test and Mann–Whitney U tests. …”
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Fretting behavior of piston ring-cylinder liner components of a diesel engine running on TiO2 nanolubricant by Ali Can Yılmaz

“…Scanning electron microscopy analysis was conducted to observe morphology of the nanoparticle and to analyze the surface structure of the samples before and after the abrasion tests. Atomic force microscopy analysis was done to obtain the 3D images of the worn surfaces and to make a comprehensive comparison of tribological performance between engine lubricant and nanolubricant. …”
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The Influence of Heavy Metals and Trace Elements on Comatose Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in the First Week of Admission by Bahia Belatar, Abdallah Elabidi, Malika Barkiyou, Mamoun El Faroudi, Rachid Eljaoudi, Laila Lahlou, Saad Kabbaj, Wajdi Maazouzi

“…Concentration of heavy metals and trace elements in serum was determined by electrochemical atomic absorption spectrometry. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical software (SPSS) and the cases and controls were compared using the Mann–Whitney U test and Student’s t-test for cadmium according to gender and final evolution. …”
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Effect of Silicone Oil on Dispersion and Low-Temperature Fracture Performance of Crumb Rubber Asphalt by Nonde Lushinga, Liping Cao, Zejiao Dong

“…The fracture mechanics-based single-edge notch beam (SENB) test was performed at temperatures of −12°C, −18°C, and −24°C. …”
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ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS IN WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE DUE TO LEADS EXPOSURE FROM CONTAMINATED WATER by Perdina Nursidika, Dedeh Kurnia, Ganthina Sugihartina

“…Subsequently, sample preparation was conducted, and the samples were analyzed using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The Spearman correlation test was employed to analyze the data and establish any potential correlations. …”
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Effect of the Addition of Essential Oils and Functional Extracts of Clove on Physicochemical Properties of Chitosan-Based Films by Paola Reyes-Chaparro, Nestor Gutierrez-Mendez, Erika Salas-Muñoz, Juan Guillermo Ayala-Soto, David Chavez-Flores, León Hernández-Ochoa

“…In the case of punction test, the films made with the esters E6 and E7 resisted more the applied strength before tearing up compared with the chitosan control film (without any treatment). …”
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Hydrogen Storage Enhancement Attained by Fixation of Ti on MWNTs by J. J. Pérez-Bueno, M. L. Mendoza López, K. M. Brieño Enriquez, J. Ledesma García, L. A. Godínez Mora-Tovar, C. Angeles Chavez

“…This work explores the use of some procedures involving electrochemistry, aimed to bond atomic Ti on the outer surface of MWNTs. Each titanium atom has the potential of hosting two hydrogen molecules and relinquishing them by heating. …”
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Physical, Thermal, and Morphology Characteristics of Waste Latex Rubber Glove-Modified Bitumen by Auni Diyana Fadzil, Nur Izzi Md Yusoff, Shuhaida Harun, Khairiah Haji Badri, Iswandaru Widyatmoko, Faridah Hanim Khairuddin, Abdalrhman Milad, Munder Bilema, Naeem Aziz Memon

“…The penetration, softening point, ductility, and viscosity tests of the modified binders show a consistent pattern. …”
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Metallized Sol–Gel coatings on ceramic glazes with photocatalytic activity by Guillermo Monrós, Carolina Delgado, José Antonio Badenes, Guillem Monrós-Andreu, Mario Llusar

“…The use of photocatalytic layers grown on the glaze facilitates the recovery of the photocatalyst, extending its lifespan and facilitating reuse tasks. The photodegradation test carried out with glazed samples on Orange II solution shows excellent photocatalytic activity in the case of TiO2 samples, with a half-life period (t1/2= 34.53 min for the optimal sample), comparable to P25 from Evonik used as reference powder. …”
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Study of Teakwood Quality from Community Forests in Gunungkidul. VI. Inorganic Material Contents and Acidity by Ganis Lukmandaru, Rudy Nur Hidayah

“…The woods from Playen (middle zone/Ledok Wonosari) had significantly high in ash and silica-silicate contents. By Kruskal-Wallis test, radial direction factor affected significantly the levels of Ca, K, and Mg. …”
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Levels of Heavy Metals in Popular Cigarette Brands and Exposure to These Metals via Smoking by Muhammad Waqar Ashraf

“…The concentrations of Cd and Pb in cigarettes were significantly different between cigarette brands tested. The results of the present study were compared with those of other regional and international studies.…”
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PLLA honeycombs activated by plasma and high-energy excimer laser for stem cell support by P. Slepička, N. Slepičková Kasálková, J. Musílková, L. Bačáková, B. Frýdlová, P. Sajdl, Z. Kolská, E. Rebollar, V. Švorčík

“…In addition, the metabolic activity of adipose stem cells was evaluated using the MTS test, and cell numbers in selected samples were determined. …”
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Synthesis Characterization and Biological Activity Study of New Schiff and Mannich Bases and Some Metal Complexes Derived from Isatin and Dithiooxamide by Ahlam J. Abdulghani, Nada M. Abbas

“…The biological activity of the prepared compounds and some selected metal complexes was tested against three types of bacteria and against cell line of human epidermoid larynx carcinoma (Hep-2).…”
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Levels of some heavy Metals in Cocoyam (<i>Colocasia esculentum</i>) grown on Soil receiving Effluent from a Paint Industry by ED Udosen, EO Akpan, SM Sam

“…Correlation analysis tested at 0.05 level of significance show that no significant correlation existed between the metals levels in the soil and the level in the tuber. …”
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The Electrochemical Variation of a Kind of Protein Staining and Food Dye as a New Corrosion Inhibitor on Mild Steel in Acidic Medium by Demet Özkır

“…As a result of the increment of the inhibitor concentration, it was seen that the values ​​of polarization resistance increased and covered the metal surface of FG-FCF like a blanket. Tests endorse that the FG-FCF is chemically adsorbed on mild steel surface, according to the Langmuir isotherm. …”
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Genetic determinants of silver nanoparticle resistance and the impact of gamma irradiation on nanoparticle stability by Amira M. Mahfouz, Walaa A. Eraqi, Hala Nour El Din El Hifnawi, Alaa El Din Shawky, Reham Samir, Mohamed A. Ramadan

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An Improved Bio-Inspired Material Generation Algorithm for Engineering Optimization Problems Including PV Source Penetration in Distribution Systems by Mona Gafar, Shahenda Sarhan, Ahmed R. Ginidi, Abdullah M. Shaheen

“…The simulation results are then compared to various established bio-inspired algorithms, including Artificial Ecosystem Optimization (AEO), Fitness–Distance-Balance AEO (FAEO), Chef-Based Optimization Algorithm (CBOA), Beluga Whale Optimization Algorithm (BWOA), Arithmetic-Trigonometric Optimization Algorithm (ATOA), and Atomic Orbital Searching Algorithm (AOSA). Moreover, MGO and IMGO are tested on a real Egyptian power distribution system to optimize the placement of PV and the capacitor units with the aim of minimizing energy losses. …”
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Levels of Cadmium, Copper, and Lead in Soils and Cassava Tubers Grown in Machakos County, Kenya by E. M. Kasyoka, G. W. Mbugua, R. N. Wanjau, G. N. Nambafu, J. N. Ndiritu

“…Significant treatment difference was tested at α = 0.05 using the Tukey test. The results revealed that soils from single-cropped farms had a range of 0.09–0.59, 4.1–4.6, and 0.021–0.032 mg·kg−1 for cadmium, copper, and lead, respectively, while soils from intercropped farms had a range of 0.25–0.83, 4.9–10.1, and 0.022–0.037 mg·kg−1 for cadmium, copper, and lead, respectively. …”
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Microstructural modifications in bitumens rejuvenated by oil from pyrolysis of waste tires by Michela Alfe, Valentina Gargiulo, Giovanna Ruoppolo, Francesco Cammarota, Pietro Calandra, Cesare Oliviero Rossi, Valeria Loise, Michele Porto, Roberto Di Capua, Paolino Caputo

“…Bitumen was aged by the rolling thin-film oven test procedure and blended with the WT pyrolysis oil at three different concentrations (1%, 3%, and 6% w/w) to evaluate the rheological behaviors. …”
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