Effects of Working Medium Gases on Emission Spectral and Temperature Characteristics of a Plasma Igniter by Gao Cheng Chen, Li Ming He, Bing Bing Zhao, Hua Lei Zhang, Zi Chen Zhao, Hao Zeng, Jian Ping Lei, Xiong Liu

“…With increasing O2 concentration in the working medium gas, the spectral line intensity of oxygen-containing particles in emission spectra of the plasma jet was significantly enhanced, and the spectral intensities of nitrogen-containing particles, NO molecular bands, the second positive system of N2C3∏u−B3∏g, and the first negative system of N2+B2∑u+−X2∑u+ were also enhanced obviously. …”
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A new preparation method of hierarchical microstructure for wear-resistant superhydrophobic surface by Zhi Chen, Zefeng Yang, Zhizhong Zhang, Jian Li, Guojun Zhang, Fenglin Han

“…Biomimetic superhydrophobic surfaces are increasingly used on substrate materials in order to improve their performance, such as corrosion resistance, self-cleaning, anti-icing and fluid drag reduction. …”
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A tool for the assessment of the risk drivers and public perception of WASH in South Africa by Phindile Madikizela, Janice Limson, Ronen Fogel, Jozef Ristvej, Roman Tandlich

“…This study was conducted as WASH has played an important role in the containment of the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and it is also one of the most effective and easiest-to-deploy tools in decreasing risk from infectious diseases. …”
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Analysis of some factors reducing the efficiency and effectiveness of dental accompanying therapy in cancer patients by A. M. Avanesov, E. N. Gvozdikova, E. F. Khalil, E. Yu. Kandakova, K. A. Avanesov

“…The current clinical guidelines governing the process of examination and treatment of patients with malignant tumors do not contain detailed instructions for dentists about the techniques, approaches of dental accompaniment, and the necessary medications.Conclusion. …”
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Effect of Using Under Sieve Beans in Growing Quail Diets on Performance, Carcass Traits and Some Serum Parameters by Cevher Şamil Çaldağı, Alpönder Yıldız

“…In the current research, it was aimed to determine the effect of the use of under sieve beans, which are not suitable for human consumption, in the diets of growing quails on performance, carcass, and serum parameters. …”
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Proteomics Analysis Suggests Mitochondria Disorders and Cell Death Lead to Spaghetti Meat Myopathy by Brian Bowker, Byungwhi Kong, Hong Zhuang, Janghan Choi, Majid Shakeri

“…Spaghetti meat (SM) is a myopathy that affects the structural integrity of pectoralis major muscles in broilers and accounts for decreased meat acceptability and significant economic losses for the industry. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural communities: a cross-sectional study in the Sichuan Province of China by Mohsin Shafi, Junrong Liu, Deng Jian, Imran Ur Rahman, Xunwei Chen

“…However, as income increases, the level of stress decreases. The results further show that government transfer payment is a significant factor in reducing stress due to its reliable and uninterrupted income flow. …”
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Challenges of ICT use for nurse-patient communication in Portugal: a mixed methods research by Marlene Peres, Raquel Simões de Almeida, António Moreira

“…Despite the predominance of face-to-face care, 62.5% stated that they do not experience difficulties or concerns, recognizing ICT as an increasingly integrated and advantageous tool for remote communication. …”
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Automated Control System for Drum-Type Biofermenter by A. Yu. Briukhanov, E. V. Vasilev, S. A. Egorov

“…Modern production increasingly relies on the implementation of automated control systems to improve the efficiency, precision, and safety of technological processes. …”
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Calibration of DEM Parameters and Microscopic Deformation Characteristics During Compression Process of Lateritic Soil with Different Moisture Contents by Chao Ji, Wanru Liu, Yiguo Deng, Yeqin Wang, Peimin Chen, Bo Yan

“…Lateritic soils in tropical regions feature cohesive textures and high specific resistance, driving up energy demands for tillage and harvesting machinery. However, current equipment designs lack discrete element models that account for soil moisture variations, and the microscopic effects of water content on lateritic soil deformation remain poorly understood. …”
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A chronological study on formation mechanism of nesquehonite from nanoparticles to grown crystals and its application in nanoparticle synthesis by Amin Yahyazadeh, Ali Faham Mofrad, Ehsan Yahyazadeh, Mohammad Outokesh, Seyed Mohammadreza Safavi, Sina Kazzazi, Neda Madani, Behzad Badr Hesari

“…During this reaction, the viscosity (and other bulk properties) of the slurry dramatically increases after 20–40 min induction period. Such a surge of viscosity is important for the reactor engineers, as it may damage the driving motor. …”
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“You're Building Trust, You're Building Rapport”: Contributions from Implementers of Health-Focused Community Engagement by Autumn Tamlyn, Sarah Barnes, Yewon Na, Hope White, Matthew Spence, Benjamin Linas, Mari-Lynn Drainoni

“…While health-focused CE may contribute to better health outcomes by establishing feelings of empowerment within the community, strengthening relationships, and increasing a community’s resiliency, the perspective of the implementers is often not considered. …”
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Regulation of Ca2+/Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase II Signaling within Hippocampal Glutamatergic Postsynapses during Flurazepam Withdrawal by Damien E. Earl, Paromita Das, William T. Gunning, Elizabeth I. Tietz

“…These studies revealed decreased total, but not autophosphorylated (Thr286) CaMKIIα expression in CA1 PSDs. …”
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Simulation and experimental investigation of single CVD micro-edge diamond abrasive grain grinding by Dongdong Liu, Haojie Zhu, Rui Shen, Fanghong Sun

“…The grinding mechanism of micro-edge diamond abrasive grains is to increase numerous pyramidal micro-edges contact with the grinding workpiece. …”
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Acute HIV infection in family by Z. A. Khokhlova, T. N. Lonshakova, T. V. Sereda, M. E. Bataeva

“…Background. Currently, there is an increase in the proportion of HIV-infected women of childbearing age. …”
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Biodegradable film development by nisin Z addition into hydroxypropylmethylcellulose matrix for mozzarella cheese preservation by Pedro A. V. Freitas, Rafael R. A. Silva, Taíla V. de Oliveira, Raquel R. A. Soares, Nilda F. F. Soares

“…Currently, improvement of food preservation has been a substantial challenge for industries to increase shelf-life of products and to maintain food quality during storage. …”
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Quality evaluation of snack bars prepared using different proportions of Khudri dates and fried green lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) by Rehab F. M. Ali

“…The current study aimed to determine the impact of adding fried green lentil powder (FGLP) into date paste on the nutritive and sensory aspects of date bars. …”
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Hybrid closed-loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and economic modelling by Asra Asgharzadeh, Mubarak Patel, Martin Connock, Sara Damery, Iman Ghosh, Mary Jordan, Karoline Freeman, Anna Brown, Rachel Court, Sharin Baldwin, Fatai Ogunlayi, Chris Stinton, Ewen Cummins, Lena Al-Khudairy

“…It is not known whether these issues persist in the current iQVIA CDM. The EAG assesses the cost-effectiveness of HCL and CSII + CGM. …”
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Pulsed electrodeposition and characterization of HAp-Ta2O5 composite coating on NiTi for orthopedic applications by Sima Mohammadi Kahnamouei, Mir Saman Safavi, Jafar Khalil-Allaf

“…In this study, hydroxyapatite-tantalum pentoxide (HAp-Ta2O5) composite coatings were electrodeposited on the NiTi from the aqueous bath containing calcium nitrate tetrahydrate and ammonium dihydrogen phosphate salts along with different concentrations of Ta2O5 nanoparticles, i.e., 0–1 g/L, under pulsed current at a density of 15 mA/cm2. …”
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Spin Seebeck in the weakly exchange-coupled Van der Waals antiferromagnet across the spin-flip transition by Xue He, Shilei Ding, Hans Gløckner Giil, Jicheng Wang, Mona Bhukta, Mingxing Wu, Wen Shi, Zhongchong Lin, Zhongyu Liang, Jinbo Yang, Mathias Kläui, Arne Brataas, Yanglong Hou, Rui Wu

“…The spin Seebeck effect increases as the magnetic field increases before the spin-flip transition due to the enhancement of the thermal spin current as a function of the applied field. …”
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