“Chemical modification of guar by different synthetic vinyl monomers for enhancing oil recovery under severe sandstone reservoir conditions” by Samah A.M. Abou-alfitooh, F.I. El-Hosiny, M. Ramzi, E.M. Mansour, Osama M. Elnaggar, A.N. El-hoshoudy

“…In this research, grafted guar with different vinyl monomers prepared through a free radical emulsion polymerization reaction to enhance the drawbacks of native guar gum. Structure characterization was conducted by various spectroscopic techniques including (FTIR) spectroscopy, atomic force microscope (AFM), nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR), and thermal analysis established by TGA analysis. …”
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Fostering Critical Thinking through Socio-Scientific Issue-Based Problem-Based Learning in Stoichiometry Instruction by Aida Hajijah, Mariam Nasution, Nur Azizah Putri Hasibuan, Lelya Hilda, Najah Yousef Baroud

“…Data were collected through essay tests designed around Ennis’s twelve critical thinking indicators. …”
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Reaction Pathways of Oxidative Transformation of the Radioprotector Quercetin by V. V. Olicheva, A. D. Titova, I. R. Ilyasov, V. N. Fateenkov, A. V. Braun

“…The most characteristic oxidation pathways of quercetin are determined by the chemical structure of the rings, which exhibit specific reactivity. …”
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Inactivation of <i>Pichia membranaefaciens</i> in Soybean Paste by Dual-Frequency and Moderate Thermosonication by Jingya Qian, Shubei Chen, Shuhao Huo, Feng Wang, Bin Zou, Cunshan Zhou, Lei Zhang, Haile Ma

“…Scanning electron microscope observation revealed TS_50°C damaged the cell structure, leading to the leakage of intracellular contents. …”
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Genetic Comparison and Selection of Reproductive and Growth-Related Traits in Qinchuan Cattle and Two Belgian Cattle Breeds by Xiaopeng Li, Peng Niu, Xueyan Wang, Fei Huang, Jieru Wang, Huimin Qu, Chunmei Han, Qinghua Gao

“…This study investigates the genetic structure of Belgian Red (BR), Belgian Red and White (BWR), and Qinchuan (QinC) cattle, with a focus on identifying genes associated with reproductive functions, growth, and development. …”
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Study of high-resolution analysis of Rayleigh waves on the basis of the Choi–Williams distribution by Min Xiang, Min Xiang, Xuhui Zhang, Xuhui Zhang, Yuxuan Wei, Xiaoyong Yao, Xiaoyong Yao

“…Rayleigh wave exploration is widely used in the field of engineering investigation, which can analyze the near surface velocity structure. However, the traditional Rayleigh wave exploration data processing method can only provide the average change of Rayleigh wave phase velocity with depth under the seismic line, but cannot obtain the horizontal change of Rayleigh wave phase velocity along the line direction, which brings great challenges to the detection of underground wave velocity anomalies. …”
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Assessment of the impact of procurement centralization on the drug provision for patients within the High-Cost Nosology Program in the Russian Federation by V. V. Omelyanovskiy, V. A. Ryagina, A. G. Kharitonova, K. I. Matrenin, A. A. Kingshott, O. V. Ashikhmina, M. V. Zhirov

“…In the Russian Federation, patients receive expensive drugs from the federal budget funds within High-Cost Nosology (HCN) Program.Objective: to assess the impact of drug procurement centralization on the weighted average price (WAP) per 1 unit of measurement (UM) of a drug, the procurement structure within HCN Program over 5 years (2019–2023), as well as the annual volume of procurements for each nosology and the additional annual growth compared to the previous year.Material and methods. …”
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OPACITY INFLUENCED INCONSTANT METHOD FOR 3D HOLOGRAPHIC PYRAMID RENDERING by Sarah َQahtan Mohammed Salih, Puteri Suhaiza Sulaiman, Abdul Sattar Arif Khammas, Ramlan Mahmod, Rahmita Wirza O.K. Rahmat

“…The opacity value has the ability to show the inner structure of an object to be visualized if it is available. …”
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Multi-Humanoid Robot Arm Motion Imitation and Collaboration Based on Improved Retargeting by Xisheng Jiang, Baolei Wu, Simin Li, Yongtong Zhu, Guoxiang Liang, Ye Yuan, Qingdu Li, Jianwei Zhang

“…However, due to significant differences in structure, range of motion, and joint torques between the human body and robots, motion imitation remains a challenging task. …”
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Multiscale Intermuscular Coupling Analysis via Complex Network-Based High-Order O-Information by Chang Yu, Qingshan She, Michael Houston, Tongcai Tan, Yingchun Zhang

“…This study introduced a multiscale intermuscular coupling analysis framework based on complex networks with O-Information (Information About Organizational Structure). In addition, to introduce microscopic neural information, sEMG signals were decomposed to obtain motor units (MU). …”
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Features of the level of matrix metalloproteinase-2, -3, -9 and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases-1, -2, -3, -4 in the aqueous humor of patients with primary open-angle glauc... by V. V. Chernykh, V. I. Konenkov, O. V. Ermakova, N. B. Orlov, A. N. Trunov

“…The study showed a statistically significant increase in the levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases-1, -2, -3, -4 in the aqueous humor of patients with moderate POAG compared with patients with uncomplicated cataract.Conclusion. The obtained data on high concentrations and imbalance in the levels of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors in the aqueous humor of patients with moderate POAG confirm the role of local inflammation, as well as impairments in the structure of the extracellular matrix and its remodeling in the mechanisms of development of this pathology.…”
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A systematic review of the therapeutic potential of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide precursors for cognitive diseases in preclinical rodent models by Musaab Abdulrazzaq Qader, Leila Hosseini, Nasrin Abolhasanpour, Farnaz Oghbaei, Leila Maghsoumi-Norouzabad, Hanieh Salehi-Pourmehr, Fatemeh Fattahi, Reza Naghdi Sadeh

“…NAD+ precursors have received increased interest due to their unique molecular structure targets antioxidant and inflammatory pathways and mitochondrial function. …”
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Continued Photometric Monitoring Supports Long-term Dynamical Evolution in the Young Binary Star–Disk System KH 15D by Luke Lamitina, Lynne Hillenbrand, Michael Poon

“…We present photometric time series data spanning 2018–2024 that show the effects of temporal dynamics in the binary system KH 15D, a member of the NGC 2264 star-forming region. …”
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Breastfeeding patterns and total volume of human milk consumed influence the development of the infant oral microbiome by Roaa A. Arishi, Zoya Gridneva, Sharon L. Perrella, Ali S. Cheema, Ching T. Lai, Matthew S. Payne, Donna T. Geddes, Lisa F. Stinson

“…However, breastfeeding characteristics, such as time spent breastfeeding (min/24 h), breastfeeding frequency (number of breastfeeds per day), and human milk intake (ml/day) vary significantly between breastfeeding dyads.Objectives Given that human milk and breastfeeding exposures likely influence early colonisation of the infant oral microbiome, this study aimed to elucidate the impact of breastfeeding characteristics on the development of the infant oral microbiome.Materials and methods Oral swabs (n = 55) were collected from infants at three months of age, alongside breastfeeding data collected over a 24-hour period. Bacterial DNA profiles were analysed using full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing.Results Variations in breastfeeding characteristics contributed to differences in microbial community structure. …”
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Fracturing and deformation in the Chicxulub crater – Complex trace analysis of instantaneous seismic attributes by Eduardo Salguero-Hernández, Jaime Urrutia-Fucugauchi, Luis Ramírez-Cruz

“…Geophysical studies of subsurface crater structure may assist in studying shock-induced effects of deformation and fracturing of target rocks. …”
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RETRACTED: How Multi-Dimensional Local Government Competition Impacts Green Economic Growth? A Case Study of 272 Chinese Cities by Xufeng Su, Xufeng Su, Guangliang Liu, Yang Xu, Wenfeng Ge, Bing Shen, Qiying Ran, Qiying Ran, Hui Zhou

“…The influence mechanism indicates that economic competition, ecological competition, service competition, and comprehensive competition significantly affect green economic growth through economic agglomeration and industrial structure upgrading, respectively. Moreover, the impact of multi-dimensional local government competition on green economic growth shows significant temporal and regional heterogeneity. …”
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Citric acid is more effective than sodium thiosulfate in chelating calcium in a dissolution model of calcinosis by Kyle A. Burgess, Richard E. P. Winpenny, Alberto Saiani, Aline F. Miller, Ariane L. Herrick, Rachel E. B. Watson

“…When applied topically to 3D models as near-saturated solutions, chelators were not irritant nor did they impact model structure histologically. CA was the most efficient chelator of calcium salts. …”
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Effects of Polysaccharides Extracted from Stem Barks on the Spontaneous Contractile Activity of the Ileal Smooth Muscle by Ericka Lorleil Mayindza Ekaghba, Olivier Perruchon, Patrice Lerouge, Line Edwige Mengome

“…To this end, we investigated the structure and the pharmacological activity of polysaccharides extracted from their stem barks. …”
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Near-surface remote sensing applications for a robust, climate-smart measurement, monitoring, and information system (MMIS) by Benjamin R. K. Runkle, Mallory Barnes, Matt Dannenberg, John A. Gamon, Troy Magney, Zoe Pierrat, Charles D. Southwick, Christopher Still, William Woodgate

“…Near-surface RS can help quantify carbon stocks by assessing vegetation structure and function, and it can inform cross-scale understanding of ecosystem carbon processes and properties. …”
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Selection of Comprehensive Assessment Categories Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health for Elderly Patients with Heart Failure: A Delphi... by Shigehito Shiota, Makiko Naka, Toshiro Kitagawa, Takayuki Hidaka, Naoki Mio, Kana Kanai, Mariko Mochizuki, Hiroaki Kimura, Yasuki Kihara

“…A total of 58 ICF items were adopted based on the results: 27 body function items, 4 body structure items, 20 activity and participation items, and 7 environmental factor items. …”
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