Prospects for the Development of the Present Stage of Higher School by I. I. Bobrova, E. G. Trofimov

“…Someone is satisfied with the current (nominally) Bologna system, while others are happy for the good old specialist programme. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of a quaternary composite based on RGO/MWCNTs/choline chloride + malonic acid for methyl orange dye adsorption by Zainab Hussein Abd Al-khuder, Faiq F. Karam

“…Efffect of some parametrs upon adsorption of dye were investigated such as weight of adsorbent, the contact time between dye with composite, as well as the temperature, pH and ionic density. …”
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Filling characteristics of grout diffusion zone in fractured rock mass and its influence mechanism on rock mass strength by Ermeng ZHANG, Lang LIU, Yanchun XU, Yu FEI, Jishi GENG, Yabing LIN

“…After slurry solidification, the joint action of cohesion and space encroachment limits the relative sliding of the fracture boss, increasing the initial friction and contact area of the fracture, thereby enhancing the shear strength of the modified rock mass. …”
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Enhancement of Mechanical and Chloride Binding Properties in Seawater Cement Using a Novel Carbon Nanomaterial by Yin Hu, Tianyao Hong, Sheng Zhou, Chuang He, Haijie He, Shifang Wang

“…The compressive and flexural strengths of seawater cement containing 0.05 wt.% NGQDs increase by 8.21% and 25.77% after 28 d curing, respectively. …”
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Podcasts in Mental, Physical, or Combined Health Interventions for Adults: Scoping Review by Elizabeth M Dascombe, Philip J Morgan, Ryan J Drew, Casey P Regan, Gabrielle M Turner-McGrievy, Myles D Young

“… BackgroundThe increasing prevalence of poor mental and physical health in adults is a global health concern. …”
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Research results of the screw dispenser of dry bulk feed components by S. Yu. Bulatov, A. N. Pronin

“…In the production of compound feeds, it is necessary to follow the recipe at the time of introducing all the necessary components, for which various types of dispensers are used. Currently, automatic dosing systems are widely used, providing increased dosing accuracy. …”
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RD5-mediated lack of PE_PGRS and PPE-MPTR export in BCG vaccine strains results in strong reduction of antigenic repertoire but little impact on protection. by Louis S Ates, Fadel Sayes, Wafa Frigui, Roy Ummels, Merel P M Damen, Daria Bottai, Marcel A Behr, Jeroen W J van Heijst, Wilbert Bitter, Laleh Majlessi, Roland Brosch

“…This unexpected finding stimulates a reassessment of the immunomodulatory properties of PE_PGRS/PPE-MPTR proteins, some of which are contained in vaccine formulations currently in clinical evaluation.…”
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Evaluation of physico-chemical parameters of the risk of pollution of the Jiu River in Gorj and Dolj Counties by Mihai Baroga, Eugenia Dumitrescu, Florin Muselin, Sergiu Aurel Orasan - Alic, Alexandru Octavian Doma, Razvan Florin Moruzi, Romeo Teodor Cristina

“…Water and soil were considered for a long time to be renewable resources, but currently, the opposite is demonstrated and water and soil pollution represent an important factor in causing ecological imbalances that can have serious consequences for the biosphere. …”
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Dual Reporter Gene Imaging by Jiantu Che, Mikhail Doubrovin, Inna Serganova, Ludmila Ageyeva, Pat Zanzonico, Ronald Blasberg

“…These studies indicate the potential for a wider application of hNIS reporter imaging and translation into patient studies using radioisotopes that are currently available for human use for both SPECT and PET imaging.…”
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What do we really know about brucellosis diagnosis in livestock worldwide? A systematic review. by Sonia Vection, Christopher G Laine, Angela M Arenas-Gamboa

“…This highlights, not only significant gaps in currently available literature leading to an inaccurate picture of brucellosis in livestock, but most importantly raises significant issues regarding the accuracy of data reported by countries. …”
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Quantitative characterization of adsorbed and free shale oil microscopic distribution based on nuclear magnetic resonance: a case study of Chang 7 member of Triassic Yanchang Forma... by Fei LIU, Jinliang DU, Lin SUN, Ruiliang GUO, Bofei HAO, Peng LIU

“…Adsorbed oil mainly exist in micropores (< 100 nm), and the amount of free oil in micropores, mesopores, and macropores sequentially decreases. Organic-matter-rich shale generally contain higher amount of free oil and lower amount of adsorbed oil due to the existence of hydrocarbon generation-induced microfractures and less developed organic pores. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Various Intravenous Thrombolytics for Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) at Various Dosages: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Yibin Hu, Shengxian Wu, Haixuan Zhang, Kangfeng Wang, Lijuan Zhang, Yizheng Ma, He Li

“…However, as tenecteplase’s dosages increase (0.32 mg/kg and 0.4 mg/kg), its efficacy in improving neurological deficits decreases, while the risk of intracranial hemorrhage and death (especially at 0.4 mg/kg) increases. …”
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Perceptions of family physicians in Istanbul about e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: a qualitative study by Melis Selamoglu, Ayse Emel Onal, Bircan Erbas, Selma Karabey, Meryem Merve Oren, Mahmut Talha Ucar, Chris Barton

“…Abstract Background Family physicians (FPs) are the first point of contact for people who smoke who are seeking to quit smoking in Türkiye. …”
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Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effectiveness of Combined Action Antiallergic Drugs in Monotherapy of Allergic Conjunctivitis by N. G. Zumbulidze, V. M. Khokkanen, I. B. Litvin

“…According to statistical studies in recent decades, there has been an increase of allergic diseases in most countries of the world. …”
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Exploring the correlation between tree structure characteristics and carbon storage in historic gardens using TLS technology: a case study of Jian Xin Pavilions at Jingyi Park, Fra... by Cuiyu Ouyang, Xiaoxiao He, Ruipeng Lin, Ke Qin

“…Abstract Historic gardens contain a greater number and variety of ancient trees, which are older, have unique forms, and larger volumes. …”
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Effects of long-term pioglitazone treatment on peripheral and central markers of aging. by Eric M Blalock, Jeremiah T Phelps, Tristano Pancani, James L Searcy, Katie L Anderson, John C Gant, Jelena Popovic, Margarita G Avdiushko, Don A Cohen, Kuey-Chu Chen, Nada M Porter, Olivier Thibault

“…Finally, a combination of microarray analyses on hippocampal tissue and serum-based multiplex cytokine assays revealed that age-dependent inflammatory increases were not reversed by PIO.<h4>Conclusions</h4>While current research efforts continue to identify the underlying processes responsible for the progressive decline in cognitive function seen during normal aging, available medical treatments are still very limited. …”
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Cr doping modification for tribological behavior of Cr/a-C multilayer coatings against PEEK under diverse operational conditions by Xiaohui Zhou, Yingpeng Zhang, Hao Li, Li Cui, Wei Yang, Aiying Wang, Peng Guo, Peiling Ke

“…Considering the increasing demand for wear-resistant materials used for various frictions with dynamic sealing parts, we employed hybrid magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate Cr/amorphous carbon (a-C) multilayered coatings with and without Cr doping for comparison. …”
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Study on the influence of load and sliding speed on the friction behavior of electrodeposited Ni–SiC composite coatings by Pao-Chang Huang, An-Yu Cheng, Chih-Cheng Chou, Jung-Sen Huang, Zi-An Wang, Kung-Hsu Hou

“…Increasing sliding speed significantly reduced wear and coefficient of friction (COF), attributed to the formation of a continuous tribo-oxidative layer. …”
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Norbornenic anhydride as versatile additive optimizing interphases to enable high-performance LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2/Li batteries by Fujie Yang, Zihao Yang, Qiujie Huang, Pipi Wang, Chong Mao, Zhanqiang Li, Huiyang Li, Xudong Chen

“…A LiǁLi symmetric cell with NA exhibits excellent cycling stability at a current density of 1.0 mA cm−2 for cycling 400 h. …”
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The Evaluation of the Illinois Multi-Site Police-Initiated Deflection Initiative by Jessica A. Reichert, Alex Menninger, Nancy Sullivan, Cameron Kimble, John P. Smith, Sharyn Adams

“…The Illinois Multi-Site Deflection Initiative is a groundbreaking project aimed at increasing the number of deflection programs in the state to help individuals who come into contact with police. …”
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