Insights and perspectives on PVDF/MgO NCs films: Structural and optical properties for optoelectronic device applications by Shivaraj Madivalappa, R.B. Basavaraj, P.B. Chethan, D.P. Aarti, P.K. Jisha

“…In the current investigation, pure polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and PVDF-MgO nanocomposite (NC) thin films are fabricated via solvent casting method using PVDF as a polymer matrix with different proportions of magnesium oxide (MgO) (0.5–2 wt%). …”
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Shoulder complaints in wheelchair athletes: A systematic review. by Omar W Heyward, Riemer J K Vegter, Sonja de Groot, Lucas H V van der Woude

“…All articles in the English language that contained any type of shoulder complaint in relation with a wheelchair sports player, at any level of status (recreational to elite), of any sport, were included. …”
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Assessment of polyvinyl alcohol–stabilized compressed earth bricks on performance and durability of structures by Salman Farooq, Zia Ul Islam, Muhammad Saeed Khan, Muhammad Umair Umar, Abdullah Khan Jadoon

“…In a bid to overcome such hurdles, the current work discusses the prospect of using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a stabilizing additive in a bid to lower environmental burden due to cement manufacture. …”
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Output Characteristics of Graphene Field Effect Transistors by V. N. Mishchenka

“…To perform the simulation, a computational algorithm was developed and a program of numerical simulation using the Monte-Carlo method in three-dimensional space using the Poisson equation was compiled and debugged.The results of the studies show that the development of field-effect transistors using graphene layers can improve the output characteristics – to increase the output current and transconductance, as well as the limit frequency of semiconductor structures in high frequency ranges.…”
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GOLIMUMAB SAFETY ACCORDING TO CLINICAL FINDINGS by G. V. Lukina, Ya. A. Sigidin

“…The overall cancer rate did not increase during a follow-up of less than 160 weeks. …”
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SWOT-ANALYSIS OF ORGANIZATION FOR INCLUDING A FOOTBALL GAME IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME ON PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORT FOR FEMALE STUDENTS by G. Dyakova, T. Dyakov

“…Results of SWOT-analysis give us a reason for deducing practicalapplication recommendations, and namely: to realize a close contact between the institutions, preparing experts on female football and the institutions that would make use of these experts; to update the methods of education on female football with newer and current means, methods and forms; to increase the activity of institutions, responsible for creation of suitable material base in the Higher schools for practicing of football by men and women; to enhance the motive activity and motivation of female students on football study; the available preconditions for practicing the female football in Tracian University should find its realization via the inclusion of this sport in the educational programme on Physical education and sport.…”
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Statistical optimization and electrochemical analysis of gambir extract as a corrosion inhibitor for SS-316 in hydrochloric acid by Suprapto Suprapto, Handi Ardiansyah, Djarot Sugiarso, Kartika A. Madurani, Yosephine S.W. Manuhara, Syamsuardi Syamsuardi

“…The response surface methodology plot showed that I_corr increased with increasing HCl concentration and contact time, but decreased with higher concentrations of Gambir extract, indicating its effectiveness in inhibiting corrosion even under harsher conditions. …”
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The Design and Analysis of a Proportional Solenoid with Experimental Validation of Static and Dynamic Behavior by Ercan Düzgün, Gürsel Şefkat

“…The static analysis results provided the magnetization curve data, which were used to create Look-Up Tables for a dynamic model in MATLAB R2024b-Simulink, and this method reduced the simulation time and increased the dynamic simulation accuracy. Following static analysis, a prototype electromagnet was manufactured and tested. …”
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Data Parameters From Participatory Surveillance Systems in Human, Animal, and Environmental Health From Around the Globe: Descriptive Analysis by Carrie McNeil, Nomita Divi, Charles Thomas Bargeron IV, Andrea Capobianco Dondona, Kacey C Ernst, Angela S Gupta, Olukayode Fasominu, Lucy Keatts, Terra Kelly, Onicio B Leal Neto, May O Lwin, Mvuyo Makhasi, Eric Beda Mutagahywa, Diego Montecino-Latorre, Sarah Olson, Pranav S Pandit, Daniela Paolotti, Matt C Parker, Muhammad Haiman Samad, Kara Sewalk, Anita Sheldenkar, Lertrak Srikitjakarn, Channé Suy Lan, Michael Wilkes, Terdsak Yano, Mark Smolinski

“…Technological advances increase the use and scope of these systems. This initiative sought to collate information from active participatory surveillance systems to better understand parameters collected across the One Health spectrum. …”
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INFLUENCE OF THE EFFECT OF INTERSTATES ON THE TERRITORIAL ORGANIZATION OF TOURIST AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE RUSSIAN-BELARUSIAN BORDER AREA by S. A. Sherbakova

“…On the one hand, the opportunities that allow the border region to attract and increase resources for the development of the tourism industry are increasing, and on the other hand, the potential of the tourism industry in the border region is noticeably lagging, which increases the infrastructure problems of tourism development and delays tourist flows to the capital regions.…”
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Why a strong global plastics treaty is essential for agricultural systems, food safety, food security and human health by Marie-France Dignac, Melissa Bakhos, Susanne Brander, Gabin Colombini, Megan Deeney, Etienne Dufour, Violette Geissen, Asta Hooge, Esperanza Huerta Lwanga, Baptiste Monsaingeon, Kristian Syberg, Joe Yates

“…The current narrative, biased by vested interests, overemphasizes short-term benefits of agricultural plastics, while ignoring their adverse effects. …”
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Dielectric Passivation Treatment of InGaN MESA on Si Substrates for Red Micro-LED Application by Hongyu Qin, Shuhan Zhang, Qian Fan, Xianfeng Ni, Li Tao, Xing Gu

“…Experimental results reveal that Al₂O₃ exhibits superior thermal stability and lower current leakage under high-temperature annealing, while HfO₂ achieves higher light-output power (LOP) and efficiency under increased current densities. …”
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Guidance from key organisations on exploring, confirming and interpreting subgroup effects of medical treatments: a scoping review by Johannes B Reitsma, Maroeska M Rovers, Stan R W Wijn, Ly H Le, Michail Belias, Jeroen Hoogland, Joanna IntHout, Thomas Debray

“…Objectives With the increasing interest in personalised medicine, the use of subgroup analyses is likely to increase. …”
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Effect of cotton nanocrystals on corrosion resistance and properties of electrodeposited Cu-Sn coatings by Ana Luisa C. de Carvalho, Ferdinando M.R. Borges, Marcus V.B. do Nascimento, Isabel C. Rigoli, Daniel Véras Ribeiro, Carlos A.D. Rovere, Carlos A.C. de Souza

“…Current efficiency increased with 1 %v/v and 2.5 %v/v CNC, indicating reduced energy consumption during electrodeposition. …”
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Prevalence of Narcotics-Induced Poisoning in Children under 18 Years of Age Referring to the Al-e-Jalil Educational and Therapeutic Center, Aq Qala, Golestan Province (2020-2022) by Mohsen Yekrang, Mahsa Besharat, Sima Besharat, Javad Enayat, Khadije Amjadi

“…However, there is strong evidence of increased opium use among young people and some evidence of increased methadone use.…”
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Shared decision making embedded in the undergraduate medical curriculum: A scoping review. by Marie-Anne Durand, Peter R DiMilia, Julia Song, Renata W Yen, Paul J Barr

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Shared decision making (SDM) training is shown to be effective and is increasingly embedded in continuing medical education. …”
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The impact of accredited social health activists in India on uptake of modern contraception: A nationally representative multilevel modelling study by Catherine Moughalian, Josué Almansa, Tobias Vogt, Regien Biesma, Susanne Täuber, Arathi Rao, Ashish Srivastava, Jelle Stekelenburg

“…The data provide strong evidence that ASHAs have succeeded in increasing modern contraceptive use. Women exposed to ASHAs had twice the odds of being current users of modern contraception compared to those with no contact, even after controlling for household and individual characteristics. …”
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Towards Sustainable Building Materials: An Experimental Investigation into the Effect of Recycled Construction Waste Aggregate on the Properties of High-Performance Concrete by Radoslav Gandel, Jan Jerabek, Andrea Peknikova, Libor Topolář, Oldrich Sucharda

“…Initially, the properties of concrete containing both the natural and recycled aggregate types were characterized. …”
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Crack initiation life in notched Ti-6Al-4V titanium bars under uniaxial and multiaxial fatigue: synthesis based on the averaged strain energy density approach by Giovanni Meneghetti, Alberto Campagnolo, Filippo Berto, Keisuke Tanaka

“…Crack nucleation and subsequent propagation have been accurately monitored by using the direct current potential drop (DCPD) technique. Based on the results obtained from the potential drop technique, the crack initiation life has been defined in correspondence of a relative potential drop increase ?…”
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Phase Retrieval of One-Dimensional Objects by the Multiple-Plane Gerchberg–Saxton Algorithm Implemented into a Digital Signal Processor by Varis Karitans, Maris Ozolinsh, Sergejs Fomins

“…In the current study, we address the phase retrieval of one-dimensional phase objects from near-field diffraction patterns using the multiple-plane Gerchberg–Saxton algorithm, which is still widely used for phase retrieval. …”
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