Nanotechnology coatings in the defense and aerospace industry by Victor U. Agbogo, Emmanuel R. Sadiku, Lucey Mavhungu, Williams K. Kupolati, Oryina M. Injor

“…Critical characterization techniques including SEM-EDS mapping, EBSD, and XRD for nanoscale structural evaluation are covered alongside advanced production techniques like atomic layer deposition, chemical vapor deposition, and sol-gel processing. …”
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Advancing Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: Performance, Crack Resistance Mechanism, and Future Innovations by Zehra Funda Akbulut, Taher A. Tawfik, Piotr Smarzewski, Soner Guler

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) has been crucial in investigating fiber–matrix interactions, elucidating the effects of ST and SYN fibers on hydration, crack-bridging mechanisms, and interfacial bonding. …”
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The Role of Parental Qualities in Supporting Children with ADHD by Galia Ankori, Maly Solan, Sarit Plishty, Anat Brunstein Klomek, Alan Apter, Yaron Yagil

“…Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: The key finding was that a latent ‘parental rejection/non-warmth’ factor mediated the relationship between (a) parents’ anxious attachment and child behavior problems, and (b) parental mindfulness and child problems. …”
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Carcinomatous encephalitis as clinical presentation of occult lung adenocarcinoma: case report Encefalite carcinomatosa como apresentação inicial de adenocarcinoma de pulmão oculto... by Henrique Barbosa Ribeiro, Tadeu Ferreira de Paiva Jr, Gustavo Pignatari Rosas Mamprin, Milton Luiz Gorzoni, Antônio José da Rocha, Carmen Lucia Penteado Lancellotti

“…Clinical manifestations such as hemiparesis, seizures, ataxia, speech difficulties, cerebrospinal fluid findings as well as computed tomography are nonspecific. …”
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Shaken baby syndrome (síndrome do bebê chacoalhado): relato de caso Skaken baby syndrome: case report by Yvens B. Fernandes, Jayme A. Maciel Jr, Cláudio M. H. Guedes, Adriana Davoli, Nubor O. Facure

“…Ao exame apresentava-se sem sinais externos de trauma, hipoativa e com crises convulsivas generalizadas. …”
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The Falcon Test: An Observer Agreement Study in Subjects With and Without Anterior Knee Pain by Michael T. Cibulka, Payton Wunderlich, Hayden Klockenga, Andrew Reed, John Sandman

“…However, this test position is often difficult to assume and there are difficulties with reliably measuring rectus femoris length. …”
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Fabrication of Chrysin-Loaded Hyaluronic Acid Decorated Niosomal Nanoparticles: Potential Anti-inflammatory and Anti-osteoclastic Effects on PBMCs of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients by Sarah Nadhim Sahib, Fadhil Jawad Al-Tu’ma, Atheer Hameed Odda, Maha M. Kadhim Al-Tu’ma

“…Targeted therapy using nanoparticle systems is a novel approach to overcome these difficulties. Methods: The hyaluronic acid-decorated niosomal nanoparticles (NPs) were fabricated using the thin-film hydration method and characterized by various techniques (DLS, AFM, SEM, FT-IR, and drug release pattern analysis). …”
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Oil spill cleanup using EDTA-coated magnetite magnetic nanoparticles by Maha J. Awda, Basma A. Abdulmajeed, Zaid Nidhal Shareef

“…MNPs were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). …”
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The role of cyclic di-GMP in biomaterial-associated infections caused by commensal Escherichia coli. by Shanshan Li, Chengwei Bi, Bingquan Xiang, Zhonghui Wang, Hui Yang, Chaojiang Fu, Lianpu Chen, Ying Chen

“…By employing in vitro BAI models and techniques such as crystal violet (CV) staining, XTT assay, confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we observed that the ΔdgcQ strain, with low c-di-GMP levels, adhered more readily to biomaterial surfaces at the initial stage of biofilm formation, yet faced difficulties in sustaining mature biofilms. …”
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Cerebrovascular disease in childhood: neuropsychological investigation of 14 cases Doença cerebrovascular na infância: investigação neuropsicológica em 14 casos by Inês Elcione Guimarães, Sylvia Maria Ciasca, M. Valeriana L. Moura-Ribeiro

“…Neste estudo fizeram parte 28 crianças, sendo 14 pertencentes ao grupo experimental (GE) com diagnóstico clínico e de imagem de AVC isquêmico. Outras 14 crianças sem história de AVC que formaram o grupo controle (GC). …”
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Mastering the art of sectioning: a comprehensive guide to slide-microtome technology and histological applications by Yasmin M. Abd El-Aziz, Mohammed S. Sobh, Hebatallah M. Saad, Menna H. E. Morsy, Ehab El-Haroun, Kasim Sakran Abass, Zulhisyam Abdul Kari, Roshmon Thomas Mathew, Moaheda E. H. Eissa, El-Sayed Hemdan Eissa

“…The well-known technique of microtomy, which is an essential cutting tool, was first developed for light and transmission electron microscope uses, but it is currently also utilized to prepare specimens for atomic force microscopy (AFM), ion microscopy using a focused ion beam (FIB), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Ultramicrotomy can only be used on soft substances and metals that are sufficiently ductile to be cut with a diamond knife. …”
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Progress and Application of Mass Spectrometry Techniques for Single Particle Analysis in Nuclear Safeguard by Li-ping WANG, Wei-hua XIE, Peng-hui XIONG, Si-wei SHI, Ling ZHANG, Zhen QIN

“…The main characteristics, difficulties and limitations of various isotope analysis techniques were emphatically discussed, the unsolved problems and future directions were also prospected.…”
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中學生成長型思維與學習投入之關係： 以後設認知與羞愧感為中介變項 A Study on the Impact of Growth Mindset on Learning Engagement Among Junior and Senior High School Students: Exploring the Mediating Roles of Metac... by 王佳琪 Chia-Chi Wang, 孫國瑋 Guo-Wei Sun

“…本研究探討中學生成長型思維與學習投入的關係，並檢驗後設認知與羞愧感的中介效果，以1,167位國、高中生為研究對象，完成「思維量表」、「後設認知量表」、「羞愧感量表」與「學習投入量表」等研究工具的填答，採結構方程模式（Structural Equation Modeling, SEM）進行分析。研究結果顯示，一、學生的成長型思維能正向預測後設認知、後設認知能直接正向預測學習投入、成長型思維會間接正向預測學生的學習投入；二、學生的成長型思維能直接負向預測羞愧感、羞愧感會直接負向預測學生的學習投入；三、學生的後設認知與羞愧感，在成長型思維與學習投入間具有中介效果。…”
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Inclusive educational process at the university: Theoretical and experimental model of teachers' psychological readiness by V. Z. Kantor, Yu. L. Proekt

“…To check the consistency of the proposed theoretical model of the psychological readiness of university teachers to implement an inclusive educational process, structural equation modelling (or SEM - the method of asymptotically non-parametric assessment) was employed. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Chinese anesthesiologists toward difficult airways by Shuang Xie, Wen-Jing Xu, Huan-Liang Wang

“…., when a healthcare provider with skills in airway management encounters difficulties when using recognized techniques) require proper training (or supervision), experience, risk assessment, and clinical judgment, but the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of Chinese anesthesiologists toward difficult airways is poorly known. …”
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Experimental study on freeze-thaw durability of high plasticity clay treated with waste glass powder and waste tire textile fibers by Ali Zanj, Masoud Jamshidi Chenari, Maryam Zolfalizadeh, Mahdi Salimi, Iman Hosseinpour, Meghdad Payan

“…High-plasticity clayey soils are widely prevalent across the globe and pose major difficulties to geotechnical infrastructure due to their inherent swelling and shrinking behavior upon wetting and drying, particularly when exposed to freeze-thaw cycles (FTCs). …”
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Parenthood and neurosurgery in Europe, a white paper from the European association of neurosurgical societies’ diversity in neurosurgery committee, part II – practice with children... by Claudia Janz, Uri Pinchas Hadelsberg, Marike Broekman, Claudio Cavallo, Doortje Engel, Gökce Hatipoglu Majernik, Anke Hoellig, Tijana Ilic, Hanne-Rinck Jeltema, Dorothee Mielke, Ana Rodríguez-Hernández, Yu-Mi Ryang, Saeed Fozia, Nikolaos Syrmos, Kristel Vanchaze, Pia Vayssiere, Silvia Hernandez-Duran

“…Results: In spite of the prevailing heterogeneity in policies across the continent, common difficulties can be identified for both mothers and fathers considering the utilization of parental leave. …”
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Investigations of solid waste biosorbents for eliminations of total hardness from water: An experimental study of conversion of waste into valuable products by Subhashish Dey, G.T.N. Veerendra, A.V. Phani Manoj, Seelam Srikanth, V.V Praveen Kumar

“…Alkaline hardness can cause eye pain, respiratory tract collapse, liver difficulties, and skin concerns. Human biological hardness after the extreme exposures depends on their concentration, time, and volume absorbed. …”
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