Optimizing the core loading pattern and fuel composition in a hexagonal small modular nuclear reactor via ANN-PSO approach by G.R. Ansarifar, M.R. Karimi, H. Zayermohammadi Rishehri

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Vibration-Based Damage Detection of a Steel-Concrete Composite Slab Using Non-Model-Based and Model-Based Methods by Liang Fang, Yun Zhou, Yunzhong Jiang, Yilin Pei, Weijian Yi

“…Using damage functions, Strand7 software was used to conduct FE analysis coupled with the MATLAB application programming interface to update multiple physical parameters. Of the three different FE models used to simulate the behavior of the composite slab, the calculated MFD of the shell-solid FE model was almost identical to the test results, indicating that the performance of the tested composite structure could be accurately predicted by this type of FE model.…”
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Frequency of weight and body composition increases in advanced non‐small cell lung cancer patients during first line therapy by Philip Bonomi, Hita Moudgalya, Sandra L. Gomez, Palmi Shah, Sanjib Basu, Marta Batus, Levi B. Martinka, Ahmed Abdelkader, Iphigenia Tzameli, Sonia Cobain, Susie Collins, Edmund J. Keliher, Danna M. Breen, Roberto A. Calle, Mary Jo Fidler, Jeffrey A. Borgia

“…Abstract Background The primary objective of this study was to assess the frequency of body composition increases and their relationships to changes in body weight in two cohorts of real world, treatment‐naïve, advanced non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. …”
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Relationship between red blood cell distribution width with non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring and body composition in peritoneal dialysis patients by YAO Yun-jiao, WU Yong-gui

“…Objective To investigate the relationship between the red blood cell distribution width（RDW） with non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring and body composition in peritoneal dialysis（PD） patients,and its applied value in PD patients.Methods Forty-four hospitalized PD patients were retrospectively reviewed,and 30 cases of healthy people served as a control group.The clinical characteristics and parameters such as RDW,brain natriuretic peptide（BNP）,N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide（NT-proBNP）,non-invasive hemodynamics and body composition were collected.The differences between two groups and the relationship between RDW and other parameters were analyzed.Results The RDW,BNP,and NT-proBNP in PD group were significantly higher than in the control group with the difference being statistically significant（P<0.01）.ECW/TBW was significantly higher,and body fat mass,body mass index,percent body fat,visceral fat area and body-hip ratio were significantly lower in PD group than those in the control group（P<0.05）.RDW in PD group was positively correlated with BNP and NT-proBNP（r₁ = 0.417,r₂ = 0.396;P<0.01）,and BNP was positively correlated with NT-proBNP（r = 0.891,P<0.01）.RDW was positively correlated with HR and STR（r₁ = 0.343,r₂ = 0.364,P<0.05）,and negatively with CI,SV,SI,EF,VI（r₁ =-0.277,r₂ =-0.399,r₃ =-0.437,r₄ =-0.335,r₅ =-0.338,P<0.05）.In PD group RDW was positively correlated with ECW/TBW（n = 0.300,P<0.05）.Multivariate linear regression method showed that RDW was associated with ECW/TBW（t = 2.03,P<0.05）.Conclusions RDW can be used as a predictor of poor prognosis in PD patients,and NT-proBNP can be used to assess the cardiac function in dialysis patients instead of BNP.…”
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Functional effect of adiponectin and body composition assessment in lung cancer subjects after video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy by Gaetana Messina, Giovanni Natale, Alfonso Fiorelli, Maria Antonietta Puca, Fiorenzo Moscatelli, Vincenzo Monda, Marcellino Monda, Marina Di Domenico, Carminia Maria Della Corte, Gabriella Marsala, Giuseppe Vicario, Carmine Dalia, Paola Bassi, Beatrice Leonardi, Antonella De Maria, Antonietta Monda, Giovanni Messina, Antonietta Messina, Rita Polito

“…Methods In this study, we analyzed body composition through bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and biochemical parameters such as glycemic and lipidic profile, inflammation profile and adiponectin serum levels in 30 patients (19 male; 11 women) undergoing video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy for lung cancer from September 2021 to May 2022 at the Thoracic Unit of Luigi Vanvitelli University of Naples. …”
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Composite bioscore is superior to routine biomarkers and established scoring systems in predicting mortality in adult critically ill patients with secondary sepsis by Rondović Goran, Šurbatović Maja, Đorđević Dragan, Stanojević Ivan, Zeba Snježana, Udovičić Ivo, Đukić Snežana, Erić Stevan, Šarac Momir, Vojvodić Danilo

“…Apart from SAPS II and SOFA score, on the 3rd day presepsin, MPV, and lactate (AUCs of 0.716, 0.667, and 0.642, respectively) and on the 5th day presepsin, MPV, CRP, and WBC count (AUCs of 0.790, 0.681, 0.643 and 0.654, respectively) were good predictors of the lethal outcome. Composite bioscore (presepsin, MVP, and lactate) on the 3rd day had the highest AUC of 0.820 in comparison with individual scores and parameters. …”
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Antibacterial Activity, Antioxidant Benefits, Chemical Composition, and Physicochemical Properties of Ziziphus jujuba Honey from Five Distinct Regions in Morocco by Karima El-yagoubi, Mahmud Masalha, Basheer Abu-Farich, Soumaya Touzani, Badiaa Lyoussi, Bashar Saad

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Experimental Investigation on Density and Volume Fraction of Void, and Mechanical Characteristics of Areca Nut Leaf Sheath Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites by B. A. Praveena, N. Santhosh, Abdulrajak Buradi, H. V. Srikanth, G. Shankar, K. Ramesha, N. Manjunath, S. N. Karthik, M. Rudra Naik, S. Praveen Kumar

“…In this regard, the present work is formulated with the objectives related to the development, characterization, and optimization of the wt% of reinforcements and the process parameters. The novelty of this work is related to the identification and standardization of the appropriate wt% of reinforcements and parameters for the processing of the areca nut leaf sheath fiber-based polymer composites for enhanced performance attributes. …”
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Microstructure characterization and quantitative analysis of copper alloy matrix composites reinforced with WC-xNi powders prepared by spontaneous infiltration by Daoud I., Miroud Dj., Yamanoglu R.

“…The results show that a small addition of Ni improves the densification of the infiltrated composites. The highest density value of 11.84 g/cm3 with a hardness of 327 HV was obtained for the infiltrated composite with the addition of 3 wt.% of Ni. …”
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Optimal Frequency of Stiffened Piezolaminated Composite Plates Implementing a Hybrid Special Relativity Search and Hill Climbing Optimization Algorithm by Vahid Goodarzimehr, Umut Topal, Mehdi Bohlooly Fotovat

“…This study focuses on maximizing the fundamental frequency of stiffened piezolaminated composite plates using a novel hybrid optimization algorithm that combines the Special Relativity Search (SRS) and Hill Climbing (HC) techniques. …”
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The role of the interfacial layer in time -temperat ure dependence of the electrical resistance of hi gh-density polyethylene /carbon black composites by N. N. Komova

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Effects of combined diet and physical activity on glycemic control and body composition in male recreational athletes with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Kayri Chouk, Raoua Triki, Ismail Dergaa, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Houda Bougrine, Houda Bougrine, Muntean Raul-Ioan, Abderraouf Ben Abderrahman

“…No significant changes occurred in the control group.ConclusionA combined therapeutic diet and physical activity program effectively improved body composition and biochemical parameters in recreational athletes with T2DM. …”
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The mediating role of postoperative blood glucose in the relationship between body composition and overall survival in non-diabetic gastric cancer patients by Ning Lan, Min Lai, Ying Gao, Xuan Wang, Min Chen, Shuheng Bai, Junyang Wang, Wenzhen Yuan, Juan Ren

“…Additionally, we explored whether postoperative BG mediates the relationship between body composition parameters and postoperative survival, and to what extent this mediation occurs. …”
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Fe-based catalytic modification of a birch sawdust-based carbon structure: The effect of process parameters on the final product using an experimental design by Henna Lempiäinen, Davide Bergna, Anne Heponiemi, Tao Hu, Glaydson S. dos Reis, Rafal Sliz, Ulla Lassi

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Influence of puberty stage in immune-inflammatory parameters in well-trained adolescent soccer-players, following 8-weeks of pre-seasonal preparation training by Marios Hadjicharalambous, Eleanna Chalari, Nikolaos Zaras

“…Body fat was reduced, and all physical fitness parameters improved in both groups over time (P < 0.05). …”
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A New Efficient Modified First-Order Shear Model for Static Bending and Vibration Behaviors of Two-Layer Composite Plate by Vu H. Nam, Nguyen H. Nam, Pham V. Vinh, Dang N. Khoa, Do V. Thom, Phung V. Minh

“…A two-layer (connected by stubs) partial composite plate is a structure with outstanding advantages which can be widely applied in many fields of engineering such as construction, transportation, and mechanical. …”
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Quality Evaluation and Predictive Analysis of Drilled Holes in Jute/Palm/Polyester Hybrid Bio-Composites Using CMM and ANN Techniques by Salah Amroune, Abdelmalek Elhadi, Mohamed Slamani, Mustapha Arslane, Ahmed Belaadi, Mahmood M. S. Abdullah, Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Tarek Bidi, Herbert Mukalazi, Amar Al-Khawlani

“…In this study, the evaluation of 75 holes drilled in a hybrid bio-composite jute/palm/polyester plate and controlled by a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is essential to ensure the quality, dimensional precision, and geometric conformity of the plate. …”
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Research on deception jamming of chaotic composite short-range detection system based on bispectral analysis and genetic algorithm–back propagation by Dongxu Wei, Shuning Zhang, Si Chen, Huichang Zhao, Linzhi Zhu

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Cyclic expansion extrusion results in successful consolidation and enhancements in mechanical and physical properties of semi biodegradable Ti-Mg composite implants by Elnaz Gharehdaghi, Faramarz Fereshteh-Saniee

“…Adding magnesium has caused a reduction in the elastic modulus of the Ti-Mg composite, favorable to avoid the stress shielding. …”
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Moisture-Resistant, High-Performance Polarizing Films via Aligned PMMA/CNT Composite Fibers: A Scalable Electrospinning Approach by Yanyu Gao, Xueyang Chen, Yunjie Zhang, Xue-Hui Dong, Qianqian Yu, LinGe Wang

“…Further uniaxial stretching aligned the CNTs, enhancing optical anisotropy and polarization performance. The optimized parameters, 45 min of SVA and 75% stretching strain, produced composite films with a polarization degree exceeding 60%, which was combined with exceptional moisture resistance (<2% weight variation under 90% relative humidity). …”
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