Experimental evaluation of aluminothermic welds by Lukáš Zeman, Jaroslav Valach, Petr Zlámal, Nela Krčmářová, Veronika Koudelková, Jaroslav Zeman

“…The aluminothermic reaction is associated with the formation of a localised heat source with a time evolution dictated by the technological procedure, which manifests itself in heat propagation to the surrounding weld material. …”
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Minerals function as signals to modulate microbial adaptation by Jianchao Zhang, Beibei Wang, Sumin Qu, Xiangyu Zhu, Yuebo Wang, Hui Henry Teng

“…These findings underscore the intricate interplay between minerals and microbes, challenging the conventional notion that minerals function solely as material sources for organism growth.…”
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Historical view of the effects of radiation on cancer cells by Saskia Hazout, Christoph Oehler, Daniel R. Zwahlen, Daniel Taussky

“…This historical review traces the evolution of radiobiological theories and their impacts on current therapeutic strategies.Materials and MethodsDatabases such as PubMed were utilized to trace the evolution of concepts in radiobiology.Results/DiscussionOne of the first theories concerning the effect of radiation was Dessauer’s target theory, introduced in the 1920s. …”
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Digital simulation of zero-temperature spontaneous symmetry breaking in a superconducting lattice processor by Chang-Kang Hu, Guixu Xie, Kasper Poulsen, Yuxuan Zhou, Ji Chu, Chilong Liu, Ruiyang Zhou, Haolan Yuan, Yuecheng Shen, Song Liu, Nikolaj T. Zinner, Dian Tan, Alan C. Santos, Dapeng Yu

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On the subsurface erosion, micro-tunneling and deformation induced by high-frequency droplet impingement in gravity-cast aluminum, analyzed through micro-computed tomography by Sergej Hloch, Kamil Souček, Jaroslava Svobodová, Alice Chlupová, Akash Nag

“…Erosion metrics such as the volume of material extruded above the treated surface, the volume of material removed, maximum depth, and subsurface micro-tunneling were derived from X-ray μ-CT analysis. …”
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Irradiation Performance of a Multiphase MoNbTiVZr Refractory High-Entropy Alloy: Role of Zr-Rich Phase Precipitation by Liqiu Yong, Yilong Zhong, Hongyang Xin, An Li, Dongsheng Xie, Lu Wu, Jijun Yang

“…Phase separation induced by Zr precipitation reduced chemical complexity, accelerating irradiation defect evolution. These findings demonstrated that Zr-rich phase precipitation detrimentally impacted the radiation resistance of BCC-structured RHEAs, suggesting that single-phase stability should be prioritized in nuclear material design.…”
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Biochar supplementation affects the microbiome of recycled manure solids for cow bedding: A metagenomic analysis by Joana F. Guerreiro, Ana J. Pires, Mónica Nunes, Ana Esteves, Lélia Chambel, Pedro Pascoal, Marcelo Pereira, David Fangueiro, Luís Tavares, Ricardo Dias, Ricardo Bexiga, Manuela Oliveira

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Les enjeux éducatifs du jouet fabriqué par l’enfant dans la Russie des années 1910-1920 by Cécile Pichon-Bonin

“…We successively examine the evolution of the status of the toy made by the child, considered as an object of study and educational material, the manufacture understood as an educational activity, and finally the articulation between practical, educational and ideological considerations through waste materials.…”
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Independent Cultural Centers in Poland by Michał Bergier

“…The aim of the work is to present the genesis of the phenomenon of ICC, referring to the squat movement and changes resulting from their evolution. Keywords: Independent Cultural Centers, squat, squatting Material and methods - Results - Conclusions -…”
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Statistical aspects of acoustic returns from a wind-driven water surface covered with organic films by S.J. POGORZELSKI

“…The elastic properties of composite sea surfaces likely to be present in nature and consisting of oil spills filled with a surface active material, floating solid particles, bubbles or drops of a third fluid with their important implications in remote sensing techniques are also discussed. …”
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Clinical and pedagogical school of Semen Semenovich Zimnitsky by V. N. Oslopov, N. R. Khasanov, Yu. V. Oslopova, E. V. Khazova, Yu. S. Mishanina, D. V. Oslopova

“…The outstanding talent of the lecturer and deep knowledge of clinical material won the love of affection and junior doctors. …”
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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK): a contemporary modality in cranio maxillofacial reconstruction by Nada M. Fahmy

“…<p>This descriptive review focuses on the evolution of polyetheretherketone [PEEK] for the reconstruction of cranio-maxillofacial defects. …”
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The Hutsul Ethnicity (Ethnic Group with Medieval Origins) in the Romanian Space. The Transfer of Hutsul Households in the National Village Museum by Florian Dumitrache

“…Along with the ethnographic natives, the attention of the Village Museum in Bucharest was focused, from the outset, on minority representation in the Romanian space, with their traits of life and the evolution of their material culture, spiritual experiences and last, but not least, with links regarding mutual cultural connections with the native population and other inhabitant minorities. …”
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Cöchèra. Un fienile in Val Sabbia by Alberto Ferlenga

“…Through detailed surveys and typological analysis, the author documented their architectural evolution and sought ways to counter their progressive disappearance. …”
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AI, Consciousness, and the Evolutionary Frontier: A Buddhist Reflection on Science and Human Futures by Peter D. Hershock

“…The technological advances and material control that have resulted from reductive and deterministic practices of science are quite real. …”
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La famille Richou : de la meunerie à la banque en Anjou (fin XVIIIe siècle-début XXe siècle) by Claire Steimer, Viviane Manase

“…A closer examination of certain members of the family illustrates the evolution of a bourgeois dynasty during the 19th century characterised by its agricultural and industrial revolutions. …”
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Les frontières, fronts inefficaces de la lutte contre le trafic international de drogue by Pierre-Arnaud Chouvy

“…Given the evolution of illegal drug production in recent decades and even in recent years, the outcome of global prohibition appears clearly negative. …”
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Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer en los años treinta: los sacerdotes amigos / Josemaría Escrivá in the 1930s: priest friends by José Luis González Gullón, Jaume Aurell

“…The study is based on documents already published on Saint Josemaria together with unpublished material on the biographical details of the priests who associated with him during these years.…”
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L’Arbre colonne de Kitayama : comment passer d’une ressource matérielle à un paysage culturel ? by Benoît Jacquet, Andrea Flores Urushima

“…The goal of this research is to survey how the exploitation of a material resource can give birth to a place recognised for the exceptional character of its cultural landscape. …”
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Resilience Strategies of Ottoman Architecture between the 15th and 16th Centuries. Case Study of the Restoration of the Columns at the Bardo National Museum in Algiers by Lahlou Sihem

“…The National Bardo Museum is a significant symbol of Algeria's cultural and historical identity, having undergone various architectural changes that mirror the evolution of Algerian society and culture. Notable features, such as the architraves and columns, serve as silent witnesses to the nation’s turbulent history. …”
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