Radiation shielding study of tungsten impact on tellurite-bismuth based glasses by Kh.A. Bashar, M.F.N. Jaafar, Y. Mansur, S.O. Baki, M.A. Mahdi

“…The uncertainty concentrations of the samples are calculated were they emphasized the accuracy of glass compositions. Moreover, the calculation results of stimulated MCNP5 code and theoretical XCOM program are closely matched, as the difference between them can be neglected. …”
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Screening Elite Genotypes of Durum Wheat Based on Univariate and Multivariate Stability Models under Unpredictable Environments by Sharyar Sasani, Armin Saed-Moucheshi

“…SAS software was used for calculations related to composite analysis of variance (ANOVA) and mean comparison. …”
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Retinal Microperimetry as a Novel Tool for Early Detection of Subclinical Cognitive Dysfunction and Brain Damage in Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Study by Manel Mateu‐Salat, Nicole Stanton‐Yonge, Frederic Sampedro Santaló, José Ignacio Vela, Jesús Díaz Cascajosa, Eva Safont Pérez, Daniela Rego‐Lorca, Ana Chico

“…We found a correlation between RS and memory alteration tests (p = 0.016) and between GFS(%) and a composite of attention and executive neuropsychological tests (p = 0.025). …”
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Kinetic study into the phosphorus release and carbon conversion behavior of sewage sludge coke during gasification by Eric Franke, Sergei Shalnev, Felix Küster, Martin Gräbner

“…Based on the peak positions of the phosphorus signal, the kinetic parameters (EA = 359 kJ mol-1 and k0 = 1.5 · 109 s-1) for the phosphorus release were determined.These results provide new insights into the phosphorus release kinetics and contribute to the understanding required for process design and phosphorus recovery from SS.…”
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Gas Chromatography of Environmentally Active Aromatic Amines in Industrial Dyes Effluents and Human Blood Serum by Asma Chanar, Taj Muhammad Khuhawar, Muhammad Khuhawar, Muzamil Khuhawar, Saima Ghoto, Muhammad Lanjwani

“…Results of analysis were further confirmed by standard addition technique and percent recoveries were calculated within 96-99 and 95-97 along with % RSD within 3.2 and 2.9 from the effluents and the human serum respectively. Central composite design (CCD) was employed to optimise the parameters. …”
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Effects of opioid-free anesthesia combined with iliofascial nerve block on perioperative neurocognitive deficits in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: study protocol... by Tong Zhi, Shirong Wei, Jiao Kuang, Sitong Zhou, Danhong Yu, Tesheng Gao, Long Lei, Chengfei Xu, Liang Cheng, Qinghe Zhou, Ming Yao, Huadong Ni

“…The primary outcome will be the change in composite neurocognitive scores, assessed through a battery of neuropsychological tests from baseline to 3 months postoperatively. …”
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Development of Polydopamine–Chitosan-Modified Electrochemical Immunosensor for Sensitive Detection of 7,12-Dimethylbenzo[a]anthracene in Seawater by Huili Hao, Chengjun Qiu, Wei Qu, Yuan Zhuang, Zizi Zhao, Haozheng Liu, Wenhao Wang, Jiahua Su, Wei Tao

“…In this study, we have successfully developed an electrochemical immunosensor based on a polydopamine (PDA)–chitosan (CTs) composite interface to overcome existing technical limitations. …”
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Use of Inulin and Pumpkin Oil in the Manufacture of High-Quality Mortadella-Style Sausage from Buffalo Meat by Silvia Jane Lombardi, Filomena Nazzaro, Luigi Grazia, Raffaele Coppola, Florinda Fratianni, Michela Pellegrini, Ilenia Iarusso, Patrizio Tremonte, Francesca Coppola

“…This study investigated the effects of replacing pork fat with inulin and pumpkin seed oil in a cooked buffalo meat product, focusing on compositional, oxidative, microbiological, and sensory parameters. …”
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Use of Biowaste for Sodium Removal in Mediterranean Irrigation Water: A Sustainable Approach by Dámaris Núñez-Gómez, Alejandro Andy Maciá-Vázquez, Carlos Giménez-Valero, Juan José Martínez-Nicolás, Pilar Legua, Pablo Melgarejo

“…Adsorption experiments were conducted using real irrigation water, capturing the complexity of its physicochemical properties to evaluate the effectiveness of these biosorbents under practical conditions. A Central Composite Rotational Design (CCRD) was applied to optimize adsorption parameters, focusing on adsorbent concentration, agitation, and contact time. …”
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Surface functionalization of cellulose nanocrystals derived from waste newspaper for highly efficient Mn (VII) sorption by F. M. Mohamed, Mohamed R. El-Aassar, B. Y. Eweida, A. M. Abdullah, H. A. Hamad, M. F. Alrakshy, Mohamed. Abdel Rafea, R. E. Khalifa

“…The hybrid FCNCs were able to easily execute at least six adsorption–desorption recycles. The hybrid composite's unique characteristics make it a very promising enhanced adsorbent with great promise for heavy metal removal in wastewater treatment on an industrial scale.…”
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Quantitative risk assessment and eco-engineering mitigation strategies for debris flows utilizing dynamic process simulation in Shuzheng gully, Jiuzhaigou valley scenic and histori... by Dongxu Yang, Dongxu Yang, Xin Zong, Bin Wu, Yiming Wang, Binqi Liang, Fangkai Wan, Jiankang Liu, Jiansong Peng

“…Using the Massflow model calibrated with empirical hydrodynamic parameters and 1m-resolution DEM data, we simulated debris flow scenarios under 20- and 50-year rainfall return periods. …”
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Dyeing of silk with isolated bixin based orange yellow natural dye: Kinetic, thermodynamic and colorimetric aspects by Muhammad Ibrahim, Bisma, Shahid Adeel, Al Mojnun Shamim, Mohammad Khajeh Mehrizi, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Asif Tahir, Rony Mia

“…Microwave-assisted extraction (MW) was employed to improve dye yield, with optimal conditions determined using response surface methodology through formulated central composite design under ANOVA analysis. Dyeing parameters were optimized, and the effects of eco-friendly mordants (Al, Fe salts, pomegranate, and myrobalan) were evaluated. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization in Hard Turning of AISI 4140 Steel Using Taguchi-Based GRA and DEAR with Ceramic Tool by Mohand Ouidir Sahbi, Sadeddine Abdelhamid, Mohamed Athmane Yallese, Salim Belhadi, Abdelatif Belamri

“…Four factors were varied: cutting speed (Vc), feed rate (f), depth of cut (Doc), and cutting tool material (mixed ceramic CC650, TiN-coated mixed ceramic CC6050, and composite ceramic CC670). The experimental results were carefully measured after each test, and ANOVA was performed to analyze the influence of input parameters on the output variables. …”
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Microbiome and metabolome explain the high-fat diet-induced diabetes development and diabetes resistance in Guizhou mini-pigs by Yanjun Wu, Jiayuan Mo, Jiayuan Mo, Qianguang Wang, Jialong Li, Jia Wei, Nuo Zhang, Yuanqiu Dong, Xiang Zhu, Taofeng Lu, Sicheng Huang, Sicheng Huang

“…Key findings demonstrated anti-DM group parameters-including metabolic indices (fasting blood glucose, insulin levels, HbA1c, IVGTT), histopathology (HE-stained pancreatic/hepatic tissues), microbial profiles (structural, compositional, functional), and metabolomic signatures-occupied intermediate positions between CTR and DM groups. …”
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K Dwarf Radius Inflation and a 10 Gyr Spin-down Clock Unveiled through Asteroseismology of HD 219134 from the Keck Planet Finder by Yaguang Li, Daniel Huber, J. M. Joel Ong, Jennifer van Saders, R. R. Costa, Jens Reersted Larsen, Sarbani Basu, Timothy R. Bedding, Fei Dai, Ashley Chontos, Theron W. Carmichael, Daniel Hey, Hans Kjeldsen, Marc Hon, Tiago L. Campante, Mário J. P. F. G. Monteiro, Mia Sloth Lundkvist, Nicholas Saunders, Howard Isaacson, Andrew W. Howard, Steven R. Gibson, Samuel Halverson, Kodi Rider, Arpita Roy, Ashley D. Baker, Jerry Edelstein, Chris Smith, Benjamin J. Fulton, Josh Walawender

“…We show that existing calibrated prescriptions for angular momentum loss, incorporating weakened magnetic braking with asteroseismically constrained stellar parameters, accurately reproduce the observed rotation period. …”
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Comparison of real-world kidney outcomes with predicted outcomes at the time of diagnosis and post-biopsy in a cohort of children with IgA nephropathy by Mafalda Félix Cabral, Inês Martins, Miguel Pereira, Gonçalo Vale, Madalena Almeida Borges, Maria Soto-Maior Costa, Fernando Caeiro, Mário Góis, Helena Sousa, Telma Francisco, Gisela Neto, Margarida Abranches, Rute Baeta Baptista

“…The primary outcome was a composite endpoint of ≥30% eGFR decrease or progression to end stage kidney disease (ESKD). …”
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Biomimetic design and integrated biofabrication of an in-vitro three-dimensional multi-scale multilayer cortical model by Ling Wang, Luge Bai, Sen Wang, Jiajia Zhou, Yingjie Liu, Chenrui Zhang, Siqi Yao, Jiankang He, Chaozong Liu, Dichen Li

“…To achieve integrated biomanufacturing of such a complex multi-scale brain-like model, a multi-material composite printing/culturing integrated bioprinting platform was developed in-house by integrating cell-laden hydrogel ink direct writing printing and electrohydrodynamic fiber 3D printing technologies. …”
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Failure mechanisms of sandstone subjected to cyclic loading considering stress amplitude effects by Qican Ran, Yunpei Liang, Quanle Zou, Zihan Chen, Jinfei Zhan, Liang Chen, Zhaopeng Wu, Tengfei Ma

“…Moreover, the sandstone exhibited a tensile‒shear composite failure mode dominated by shear failure. …”
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Flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete cantilever beams having insufficient splice length by Moataz Badawi, Alireza Bahrami, Mohamed Ghalla, Mohamed Emara, Ehab A. Mlybari, Galal Elsamak

“…Eleven beams underwent flexural testing until reaching failure. The experimental parameters encompassed the strengthening scenarios and the bonded length. …”
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A Novel Platform Featuring Nanomagnetic Ligand Fishing Based on Fixed-Orientation Immobilized Magnetic Beads for Screening Potential Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors from <i>Panax notog... by Fan Zhang, Fan Sun, Lequan Yu, Fei Li, Lixia Liu, Xiaoyan Cao, Yi Zhang, Lijie Wu

“…The analytical parameters influencing the magnetic solid-phase fishing efficiency were optimized by univariate and multivariate methods (Box–Behnken design) by testing a positive control and celecoxib with active and inactive COX-2. …”
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