Seismic Performance Evaluation of Precast Concrete Beam-to-Shear Link Composite Connection with Bending Moment and Shear Force Separate Method by Shujun Hu, Qi Guo, Xinfu Xiong, Jingang Xiong

“…In this paper, an innovative precast concrete beam-to-shear link composite connection (PCB-SLCC) with bending moment and shear force separate method is proposed. …”
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Theoretical, Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Behavior of Adhesive Bonded Joints Thin-Walled Aluminum-Composite Structures Under Axial Loading by Hamed Saeidi Googarchin, Reza Rahmani

“…The proposed theoretical model can quickly predict the average collapse force and dissipated energy of the structure when the geometrical parameters and mechanical properties of the composite and metals are given. …”
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Novel high-performance 2–1–2 composites with two ferroelectric components causing a variable anisotropy of figures of merit by Vitaly Yu. Topolov, Sofya A. Kovrigina

“…For the first time, the studied parameters are compared in two directions: (i) the composite based on [0 0 1]-poled single crystal versus the composite based on [0 1 1]-poled single crystal and (ii) the lead-free composite versus the lead-containing composite (both based on [0 0 1]-poled single crystals). …”
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Adsorption of ammonium from aqueous solution using coffee husk-derived activated charcoal composite with Fe3O4 by Thuy-Tien Do, Huu-Tap Van, Quang-Huy Pham, Thi-Hien Nguyen

“…In this study, a composite materials between Fe3O4 and activated charcoal from coffee husks (denoted FO@ACH) was synthesized using co-precipitate and hydrothermal methods for the removal of ammonium from aqueous solutions. …”
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Optimisation of areca nut husk-derived cellulose nanofibers for enhancing the mechanical properties of epoxy composites using response surface methodology by Vasudevan Alagumalai, Verma Rajamanickam, Heba G. Mohamed, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, Muhammad Nasir Bashir, Rhoda Afriyie Mensah

“…Epoxy composites were fabricated with CNF loadings ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 wt%, while key processing parameters, including mixing time (10–30 min) and curing temperature (60–100 °C), were optimised using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) based on a Box–Behnken Design. …”
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Estimation of Length-Weight Relationship and Proximate Composition of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) from Two Different Culture Facilities by Olaniyi Alaba Olopade, Mercy Gbaramana, Nenibarini Zabbey

“…The T- test shows that the total length of earthen pond were significantly higher than the concrete tank and the weight in the earthen pond was significantly higher than the concrete tank. Parameters of proximate composition analysed were moisture, protein, lipid, carbohydrate, ash and fiber from the fish flesh. …”
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The Origin and Mixed-Source Proportion of Natural Gas in the Dixin Area of the Junggar Basin: Geochemical Insights from Molecular and Isotopic Composition by Sizhe Deng, Dujie Hou, Wenli Ma

“…A novel multivariate mathematical analysis method was developed and applied to convert compositional and isotopic data into quantitative parameters, enabling the accurate estimation of end-member mixing ratios in natural gas. …”
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THE DEPENDENCE OF DIELECTRIC PERMEABILITY AND SPECIFIC VOLUME RESISTANCE OF POLYMER COMPOSITES ON THE CONCENTRATION OF NANO-DIMENSIONAL ALUMINIUM PARTICLES AND CARBON BLACK FILLERS by A. S. Akhriev, Z. Kh. Gaytukieva, B. I. Kunizhev, R. B. Tkhakakhov

“…The main idea of the present study was the production of polymer composites based on synthetic isoprene elastomer and low-density polyethylene containing nanoparticles of carbon black and aluminium in various amounts.Methods. …”
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Seasonal Differences in Lipid and Fatty Acid Composition of European Eels (Anguilla anguilla, Linnaeus 1758) from Orontes River, Turkiye by İdil Can Tunçelli, Özkan Özden, Nuray Erkan

“…Seasonal differences in the lipid contents and fatty acid composition of European Eels (Anguilla anguilla, Linnaeus 1758) caught from the Orontes River (Hatay, Turkey) were determined. …”
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Analyzing microstructural features, surface topography, and scratch resistance of innovative nano-composites coated with high velocity air-fuel technology by G. J. Naveen, P. Sampathkumaran, A. Sathyanarayanaswamy, Avinash Lakshmikanthan

“…This improvement in scratch resistance can be due to the composites' increased HVAF coating's hardness and adherence. …”
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Evaluation of compressive strength of eco-friendly cementitious composites incorporating waste oyster shells under sodium chloride solution exposure by Jinwoong Kim, Inyeong Cha, Byungkyu Jo, Heeyoung Lee

“…In this study, oyster shell cementitious composites were produced to assess the potential of waste oyster shells as a sand replacement. …”
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Enhanced wound healing with flaxseed extract-loaded polyvinyl alcohol nanofibrous scaffolds: Phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and antimicrobial properties by Ahmed G. Abdelaziz, Hassan Nageh, Mohga S. Abdalla, Sara M. Abdo, Asmaa A. Amer, Samah A. Loutfy, Ali Alsalme, David Cornu, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum

“…This study aimed to develop and optimize composite nanofibrous scaffolds for enhanced wound healing and antimicrobial applications. …”
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Pulsed reverse electrochemical synthesis of Ag-TiO2 composites from deep eutectic solvents: Photocatalytic and antibacterial behaviour by Ionela-Cristina Petcu, Raluca Negrea, Ana T.S.C. Brandão, Cosmin Romanitan, Oana Brincoveanu, Nikolay Djourelov, Iuliana Mihalache, L. Monica Veca, Gabriela Isopencu, Carlos M. Pereira, Liana Anicai, Cristina Busuioc, Sabrina State (Rosoiu)

“…Different electrochemical parameters were adjusted, and their influence on the structure and morphology of the composite was investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Species Composition and Length-Weight Frequency Distribution of Lobsters (Panulirus spp.) Landed on The Puger Coast, Jember Regency, East Java by Arief Setyanto, Muhammad Arif Rahman, Yulianita Fatmasari, Viga Ballacka Irawan, Andik Isdianto, M. Arif Asadi, Kristina Marsela, Luthfia Ayu Dhea, Nico Rahman Caesar, Irwan Jatmiko

“…This study aims to identify and determine the species composition of lobsters based on the fishing gear used by local fishers in Puger Beach, as well as to analyze key biological parameters of lobsters, including the distribution of carapace length and body weight, the length-weight relationship, and sex ratio. …”
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Anthropometric Profile, Body Composition and Somatotype of Elite ILCA 7 Class Sailors—Differences Across General Competitive Success Levels by Luka Pezelj, Jan G. Bourgois, Mirjana Milić, Josip Maleš, Israel Caraballo

“…The main purpose of this study was to determine the anthropometric characteristics, body composition, and somatotype profiles of elite international ILCA 7 class sailors and to determine the differences contributing to different levels of competitive success. …”
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Effect of Composition and Processing Conditions on Selected Properties of Potato-Based Pellets and Microwave-Expanded Snacks Supplemented with Fresh Beetroot Pulp by Katarzyna Lisiecka, Agnieszka Wójtowicz, Agnieszka Sujak

“…In contrast, the microwave treatment reduced values of these parameters in expanded products and decreased the insoluble dietary fiber content of the expanded snacks. …”
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Utilizing Untargeted Lipidomics Technology to Elucidate Differences in Lipid Compositions Among Sensitive Dry, Sensitive Oily and Healthy Skin Types by Agui Xie, Xingjiang Zhang, Qing Huang, Jianxin Wu

“…There is a notable research gap concerning the comparative analysis of physiological parameters and lipid profiles among individuals with sensitive dry skin (SDS), sensitive oily skin (SOS), and healthy skin (HS). …”
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Effects of exercise interventions on bone health and body composition in postmenopausal women with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shan Yu, Chengfei Gao, Chuanjian Yi, Jingyou Hei

“…The results indicated no significant differences between exercise and control interventions in patients’ bone mineral density (BMD) at the lumbar spine (WMD = 0.116, 95% CI [-0.357, 0.589], p = 0.631), femoral neck (WMD = -0.214, 95% CI [-0.497, 0.068], p = 0.137), or total hip (WMD = 0.299, 95% CI [-0.283, 0.882], p = 0.314). For body composition parameters, exercise interventions led to significant improvements in lean mass (WMD = 0.192, 95% CI [0.023, 0.362], p = 0.026) and marked reductions in percent body fat (WMD = -1.327, 95% CI [-2.587, -0.066], p = 0.039) compared to the control. …”
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Comparative evaluation of nutritional composition, phytochemicals and sensorial attributes of lyophilized vs conventionally dried Grewia asiatica fruit pulp powder by Saima Latif, Muhammad Sohaib, Sanaullah Iqbal, Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan

“…In this context, we aimed to extend the shelf life of G. asiatica fruit pulp using conventional and lyophilization drying and to evaluate their impact on nutritional composition, phytochemicals attributes, sensory evaluation and product shelf life for fruit pulp powder stored at ambient conditions for 3 months (0, 45th and 90th day). …”
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Steel-polypropylene hybrid fiber high performance cement-based composites: Mechanical properties, microscopic mechanisms, and carbon emission evaluation by Weiguo Zhang, Xiang Lv, Jun Tian, Hongbo Liu, Xiaowei Wu, Shengwen Tang, Nengzhong Lei, Yulin Wang, Wentong Huang

“…To overcome the problems of steel fiber reinforced high performance cementitious composites (SF/HPCC), such as mixing difficulties, self-weight, high cost and high carbon emissions. …”
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