A Chemistry-Based Optimization Algorithm for Quality of Service-Aware Multi-Cloud Service Compositions by Mona Aldakheel, Heba Kurdi

“…The increasing complexity of cloud service composition demands innovative approaches that can efficiently optimize both functional requirements and quality of service (QoS) parameters. …”
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Color Alteration of Resin Composites by Cigarette Smoke with Various Levels of Tar, Nicotine, and Carbon Monoxide by Jéssica Dias Theobaldo, Waldemir Francisco Vieira-Junior, Marcela Alvarez Ferretti, Lorena Barros Costa, Giselle Maria Marchi, Debora Alves Nunes Leite Lima, Flávio Henrique Baggio Aguiar

“…Conclusion: Color alteration of resin composites was modulated by the cigarette and resin composite type, the NF resin composite being more susceptible to staining.…”
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Axial Compression Performance of L-Shaped Partially Encased Steel–Concrete Composite Stub Columns by Yuansen Qi, Haochuan Zhu, Youwu Xu, Zhibin Xiao, Zhenfen Jin

“…The L-shaped partially encased steel–concrete composite (PEC) stub column, composed of profile steel, concrete, and transverse links, tends to occupy less space than the rectangle-shaped PEC column when used as side or corner columns. …”
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Postnatal Anthropometric and Body Composition Profiles in Infants with Intrauterine Growth Restriction Identified by Prenatal Doppler. by E Mazarico, R Martinez-Cumplido, M Díaz, G Sebastiani, L Ibáñez, M D Gómez-Roig

“…No significant differences emerged when comparing anthropometry and body composition at each time point, in relation to Doppler findings. …”
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Thermal Energy Storage Possibilities in the Composite Trombe Wall Modified with a Phase Change Material by Joanna Krasoń, Przemysław Miąsik, Aleksander Starakiewicz, Lech Lichołai

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Optimization of thermal conductivity in coir fibre-reinforced PVC composites using advanced computational techniques by Saksham Anand, Venkatachalam Gopalan, Shenbaga Velu Pitchumani

“…A Box-Behnken experimental design helps to create composite samples using hydraulic injection moulding and thermal conductivity is measured with a two-slab guarded hot plate device. …”
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Solution of the optimization problem for the purpose of designing a lattice polymer composite structure with the outer skin by A. A. Skleznev, A. A. Chervyakov, I. G. Agapov

“…One of the widespread structural designs is an anisogrid lattice structure made of polymer composite materials. Such structures are mass-produced and used as load-bearing bodies of space vehicles or fuselage compartments of atmospheric aircraft of advanced structural design. …”
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Ultrasonic welding of thermoplastic composites with woven mesh energy directors: Enhanced strength and hygrothermal resistance by Dongsheng Yue, Guoqun Zhao, Jiaying Pan, Jiaming Liu, Dong Quan

“…By optimizing process parameters, a low defect level of 1.1 % and a maximum shear strength of 32.6 MPa was obtained for the welded joints. …”
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Correlation between milk composition and selected blood indicators of liver function in ewes during lactation by Zvonko Antunović, Boro Mioč, Željka Klir Šalavardić, Ivan Širić, Valentino Držaić, Marija Jukić Grbavac, Josip Novoselec

“…Samples were collected in the area of western Slavonia in Croatia from lactating sheep grazing on natural pastures. Chemical composition of sheep milk was analysed as well as biochemical parameters in serum. …”
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Lightweight and ultra-high ductility engineered geopolymer composite for marine application: Design and material characterization by Jun Li, Lingzhi Li, Lei Su, Mahfouz Ahmadi, Iftikhor Kalandarbekov, Kequan Yu, Fei Wang

“…This study focused on revealing the effects of the key design parameters including GGBS content, fiber content, and heating curing time on the mechanical properties of lightweight and ultra-high ductility engineered geopolymer composite (EGC) through the Taguchi method and proposed the optimal level. …”
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Correlation between milk composition and selected blood indicators of liver function in ewes during lactation by Zvonko Antunović, Boro Mioč, Željka Klir Šalavardić, Ivan Širić, Valentino Držaić, Marija Jukić Grbavac, Josip Novoselec

“…Samples were collected in the area of western Slavonia in Croatia from lactating sheep grazing on natural pastures. Chemical composition of sheep milk was analysed as well as biochemical parameters in serum. …”
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Variability in seed essential oil composition of the cultivated Satureja hortensis L. (Lamiaceae) populations in Iran by Shiva Shariatzadeh, Seyed Mehdi Talebi, Mansour Ghorbanpour

“…Therefore, careful analysis of essential oil compositions is crucial before their widespread utilize in various applications.…”
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Effect of Baffle on Heat Transfer Performance of Turbine Blade Composite Cooling Channel Based on Latticework by Minlong Li, Ke Yang, Huishe Wang, Rongguo Yu, Jingze Tong

“…Further, the heat transfer performance of the composite cooling structure caused by the difference between the rectangular channel and the wedge channel is compared. …”
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Gamma ray shielding capability of flexible silicone rubber composites reinforced with recycled CRT glasses by Doaa A. Elsayed, Mohamed Elsafi, Esraa H. Abdel-Gawad, Shoaa M. Al-Balawi, M. I Sayyed, Ibrahim H. Saleh

“…Abstract With a focus on extending the horizons of combining electronic waste (e-waste) with different materials for creating efficient, affordable, eco-friendly, and sustainable radiation shielding composites, the present study investigates the radiation shielding performance of different composites made of silicon rubber and e-waste glass. …”
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Investigation of machining performance of waspaloy using copper-graphite composite electrodes in electric discharge machining by Priyanka Putta, Jayakumar V, Giridharan PK

“…This study endeavoured to investigate the machining of Waspaloy using Electric Discharge Machining (EDM), utilizing copper-graphite composites as the tool material. Given the limited existing research on machining Waspaloy with composite tools, this study aims to address this gap by employing a copper-graphite composite tool. …”
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First Basic Problem of Elasticity Theory for a Composite Layer with Two Thick-Walled Tubes by Oleksandr Yu. Denshchykov, Valentyn P. Pelykh, Yaroslav V. Hrebeniuk, Vitalii Yu. Miroshnikov

“…The spatial problem of elasticity theory for a fibrous composite in the form of a layer with two thick-walled cylindrical tubes is solved. …”

Short-Term Effects of Wood Biochar on Soil Fertility, Heterotrophic Respiration and Organic Matter Composition by Rossella Curcio, Raffaele Bilotti, Carmine Lia, Michele Compitiello, Silvana Cangemi, Mariavittoria Verrillo, Riccardo Spaccini, Pierluigi Mazzei

“…The heterotrophic soil respiration (SR) was monitored continuously for two months via a Closed Dynamic Chamber (CDC) associated with an innovative pilot system, and the most important soil chemical parameters were measured 9 and 54 days after biochar application. …”
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Fracture Characteristics and Tensile Strength Prediction of Rock–Concrete Composite Discs Under Radial Compression by Tengfei Guo, Houqiang Wang, Xuefeng Si, Chengzhi Pu, Zhixiang Liu, Qi Zhang, Weijun Liu

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Physicochemical Properties, Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Properties, and Antibacterial Effects of Four Palestinian Honey Varieties by Basheer Abu-Farich, Mahmud Masalha, Eisaam Egbaria, Abdalsalam Kmail, Asmae El Ghouizi, Doha Weld Ali, Badiaa Lyoussi, Bashar Saad

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Parametric Analysis of Position and Direction of Laminated Composite C-Spar on Aeroelastic Flutter in Aircraft Tail by Ahmad Reza Ghasemi, Hamid Rabieyan-Najafabadi, Hossein Nejatbakhsh, Amin Gharaei

“…C-section spars are primarily utilized in composite structures due to their straightforward manufacturing process. …”
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