The Effects of the Social Hierarchy Destabilization on the Foraging Activity of Eusocial Wasp Mischocyttarus cerberus styx Richards, 1940 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Polistinae) by Vanderlei Conceição Costa Filho, Sulene Noriko Shima, Ivan Cesar Desuó, André Sunao Nishiuchi Murakami

“…They form small colonies (rarely more than few tens of individuals); castes are morphologically undifferentiated and determined behaviorally by agonistic interactions. …”
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Formation and growth mechanism of the α2 lath within the γ phase in high Nb containing TiAl alloy by Gengwu Ge, Gang Yang, Yingchao Guo, Yongfeng Liang, Junpin Lin

“…The microhardness of the alloy with basketweave microstructure is higher than the as-cast alloy.…”
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Effect of Reduction in Thickness and Rolling Conditions on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Rolled Mg-8Al-1Zn-1Ca Alloy by Yuta Fukuda, Masafumi Noda, Tomomi Ito, Kazutaka Suzuki, Naobumi Saito, Yasumasa Chino

“…A cast Mg-8Al-1Zn-1Ca magnesium alloy was multipass hot rolled at different sample and roll temperatures. …”
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Microstructure and properties of Ni–Ti–Cu alloy fabricated in situ by treble-wire arc additive manufacturing by Peng Yu, Zhetao Liang, Xinya Chen, Hengsheng Ma, Mingfu Shao, Jian Han, Yinbao Tian

“…Traditional manufacturing methods for Ti–Ni–Cu alloy are casting and powder metallurgy with the disadvantages such as high cost and long periods. …”
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Perilunar Luxation. Case Report by Yaniel Truffín Rodríguez, José Julio Requeiro Molina, Rafael Ezmandy Gámez Arregoitía, Osmany Pérez Martínez

“…For the marked angulation and conminution of the fracture surgical open-cast treatment was decided, using the technique of Ruse, that was postpone to the tenth day from the initial lesion, when the wrist was less inflamed and the risks of complications were less. …”
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Liver Regeneration after Partial Hepatectomy Is Not Impaired in Mice with Double Deficiency of Myd88 and IFNAR Genes by Javier Vaquero, Kimberly J. Riehle, Nelson Fausto, Jean S. Campbell

“…These results indicate that type I IFNs are not responsible for the preservation of liver regeneration in Myd88-deficient mice, and they also cast doubt on the idea of microbial products being essential triggers of liver regeneration in mice undergoing PH.…”
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Effects of yttrium addition on microstructure and mechanical property of Nb-1Zr-0.1C alloy by Wanxin Liu, Shengjie Wang, Xiaoxin Zhang, Yanchang Liu, Bin Liang, Shilei Li

“…The addition of Y element to the Nb-1Zr-0.1C alloy could enhance both the strength and plasticity to a certain extent. Compared with the as-cast and warm-rolled and annealed samples, the Nb-1Zr-0.1C alloy with different Y additions after cold-rolling and annealing exhibited a higher work hardening rate.…”
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Investigation of Mechanical Behavior and Microstructure Analysis of AA7075/SiC/B4C-Based Aluminium Hybrid Composites by HassabAlla M. A. Mahmoud, P. Satishkumar, Yenda Srinivasa Rao, Rohinikumar Chebolu, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Arnold C. Alguno, Mahesh Gopal, A. Firos, Murthi C. Saravana

“…The (SiC + B4C) combination was used in various weight percentages of 4, 8, 12, and 16% to create the hybrid composites utilizing the traditional stir casting procedure. XRD and SEM measurements were used to investigate the dispersion of the reinforced particles. …”
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Enhanced antitumor efficacy through sustained release of 5-fluorouracil from poly(trimethylene carbonate) membranes by Zongheng Wang, Zhipeng Hou, Shuguang Zhang, Shuangyi Ren, Liqun Yang, Qianshi Zhang

“…The membranes were prepared using the solvent-casting method, and their comprehensive properties were characterized.Results and DiscussionWe evaluated the in vitro sustained release capability, as well as the biocompatibility and antitumor activity at both cellular and animal levels. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on Methodologies Employed for Visual Evoked Potentials by Ruchi Kothari, Pradeep Bokariya, Smita Singh, Ramji Singh

“…In the first part of the paper, we cast a cursory glance on the historical aspect of evoked potentials. …”
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Exploring Maxim Flouting in “A Man Called Otto” Movie: A Pragmatic Study by Ni Putu Adelia Wulantari, Putu Devi Maharani

“…In the movie A Man Called Otto, there were several times when the cast committed violations of the maxim. Due to the discovery of these problems, the primary aims of this study are to ascertain the various categories of maxims that are flouted within the movie “A Man Called Otto,” and to provide an explanation of the situational context underlying the character’s dialogues that involve the flouting of maxims. …”
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The Effect of Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris L.) Population Density and Soil Water Content Interactions on Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Agricultural Soils by Andrew K. Evers, Tyler A. Demers, Andrew M. Gordon, Naresh V. Thevathasan

“…Earthworms may have an influence on the production of N2O, a greenhouse gas, as a result of the ideal environment contained in their gut and casts for denitrifier bacteria. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris L.) population density, soil water content and N2O emissions in a controlled greenhouse experiment based on population densities (90 to 270 individuals m−2) found at the Guelph Agroforestry Research Station (GARS) from 1997 to 1998. …”
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Taxonomic and Functional Dynamics of Bacterial Communities During Drift Seaweed Vermicomposting by Manuel Aira, Ana Gómez-Roel, Jorge Domínguez

“…Seaweed is a valuable natural resource, but drift or beach-cast seaweed is considered a waste product. Although seaweed is traditionally used as an organic amendment, vermicomposting has the potential to transform the material into valuable organic fertilizer, thereby enhancing its microbial properties. …”
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Deep-Learning-Based Bughole Detection for Concrete Surface Image by Gang Yao, Fujia Wei, Yang Yang, Yujia Sun

“…Bugholes are surface imperfections that appear as small pits and craters on concrete surface after the casting process. The traditional measurement methods are carried out by in situ manual inspection, and the detection process is time-consuming and difficult. …”
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Model Studies of Metallurgical Processes Based on the Example of Blowing Steel with Argon by T. Merder, J. Pieprzyca, R. Wende, J. Witek, M. Saternus

“…The tested process is aimed at preparing liquid steel for casting and largely determines the quality of the semi-finished product, which is a steel ingot.…”
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Assessment of the quality of abrasion-resistant plates welded joint by Górka J.

“…The article presents the analysis of the structure and properties of joints made of abrasion-resistant plates having the structure of chromium cast iron and welded with filler metals, the use of which aimed to provide the high abrasion resistance of the surface layer and good mechanical properties of the base material. …”
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Transforming CCTV cameras into NO2 sensors at city scale for adaptive policymaking by Mohamed R. Ibrahim, Terry Lyons

“…For instance, if trucks only drive at night, their effects on NO2 levels are most likely to be seen in the morning when people commute. These findings cast doubt on the efficacy of some of the urban policies currently being implemented to reduce pollution. …”
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Dynamic Optimization Design of Cranes Based on Human–Crane–Rail System Dynamics and Annoyance Rate by Yunsheng Xin, Gening Xu, Nina Su

“…The proposed model and method were used to optimize the design of a double-girder 100 t–28.5 m casting crane, and the optimal parameters are obtained. …”
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