Preparation and characterization of pH-responsive metal-polyphenol structure coated nanoparticles by Qile Xia, Yan Liang, Ailing Cao, Yan Cao, Luyun Cai

“…In this paper, tannic acid (TA) and Fe3+ were added to form a layer of metal-polyphenol network structure on the surface of the nanoparticles which were fabricated by zein and carbon quantum dots (CQDs) encapsulating phlorotannins (PTN). pH-Responsive nanoparticles were prepared successfully (zein-PTN-CQDs-FeIII). …”
Get full text

Assessment and forecasting of particulate matter emissions and structural health monitoring of buildings in Bangalore by L. Pinky Devi, R. Chandana, Din Bandhu

“…This study focuses on assessing PM emissions, forecasting Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, and evaluating the structural health of buildings in Bangalore. Data from 12 monitoring stations across the city, collected between 2013 and 2021, were analysed to identify key pollutants, seasonal variations, and their impact on buildings. …”
Get full text

Effect of Digital Inclusive Finance on the Upgrading of the Consumption Structure of Rural Residents in China by Wensheng Wang, Yihuai Yan

“…This study uses macro data from 31 provincial regions in China from 2011 to 2021, and use a fixed-effect model to empirically study the impact of China’s digital inclusive finance development on the scale and structure of rural residents’ consumption, as well as the mechanism and effect differences. …”
Get full text

Flexural Performance and Failure Mode of Wood-Based Sandwich Structure Plate Members by Donxia Yang, Lihua Guo, Changsheng Fan

“…This study was able to provide reliable experimental data and theoretical support for the application of wood-based sandwich structure plate members in prefabricated temporary buildings, landscape timber structures, and other fields, in order to promote their optimized design and wide application.…”
Get full text

Detection of Structural Damage After an Earthquake Using GIS and Remote Sensing Methods by Aşır Yüksel Kaya

“…However, high-resolution geospatial imagery and drones provide faster and more accurate detection of structural damage.  In this study, damaged building detection was performed using Göktürk-1 satellite images from 6 February 2023 using Mask-RCNN architecture. …”
Get full text

First-Principles Calculations to Investigate Structural, Electronic, Optical, and Elastic Properties of Ceria by Lemessa Asefa Eressa, Teshome Gerbaba Edossa

“…The structural, electronic, optical, and elastic properties of Ceria (CeO2) were investigated using local density approximation (LDA), PBE, DFT + U, and PBE0 approximations. …”
Get full text

Study on the Influence of Reform of Cultural Administrative System on the Upgrading of Urban Industrial Structure by Guangye Che

“…The impact of cultural administrative reform on industrial structure upgrading is empirically tested using panel data from 261 prefecture-level cities in China from 2001 to 2017. …”
Get full text

Understanding climate-sensitive tick development and diapause with a structured population model by Kamil Erguler, Anastasios Saratsis, Gerhard Dobler, Lidia Chitimia-Dobler

“…Understanding the environmental factors that sustain tick populations is crucial for enhancing prevention and control measures.MethodsThis study presents a multi-process structured population model that simulates nymph activity, development, and diapause in response to temperature and photoperiod. …”
Get full text

Using DIC-based FEM to determine work-hardening parameters in structural steels by E. Fagerholt, D. Morin, V. Aune, T. Børvik, O. S. Hopperstad

Get full text

Structural insights into the roles of PARP4 and NAD+ binding in the human vault cage by Jane E. Lodwick, Rong Shen, Satchal Erramilli, Yuan Xie, Karolina Roganowicz, Simone Ritchey, Anthony A. Kossiakoff, Minglei Zhao

“…In this study, we determined the structure of the human vault cage in complex with PARP4 and its enzymatic substrate NAD+. …”
Get full text

Dynamic epidemiological models for dengue transmission: a systematic review of structural approaches. by Mathieu Andraud, Niel Hens, Christiaan Marais, Philippe Beutels

“…Model assumptions were systematically extracted from each reviewed model structure, and were linked with their underlying epidemiological concepts. …”
Get full text

Versatility of the Burkholderia cepacia complex for the biosynthesis of exopolysaccharides: a comparative structural investigation. by Bruno Cuzzi, Yury Herasimenka, Alba Silipo, Rosa Lanzetta, Gianfranco Liut, Roberto Rizzo, Paola Cescutti

“…The ability of these microorganisms to produce exopolysaccharides with different structures is testified by numerous articles in the literature. …”
Get full text

CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY FIRMS IN NIGERIA by Nasiru Adamu Kanoma, Nurudeen Usman Miko, Augustine Ayuba, Idris Mohammed, Idris Mohammed, Mark G Tagwai

“… This study seeks to examine the effect of capital structure on financial performance of the listed information and communications technology firms in Nigeria. …”
Get full text

Integration of Structural Characteristics from GEDI Waveforms for Improved Forest Type Classification by Mary M. McClure, Satoshi Tsuyuki, Takuya Hiroshima

“…Forest types correspond to differences in structural characteristics and species composition that influence biomass and biodiversity values, which are essential measurements for ecological monitoring and management. …”
Get full text

LIVESTOCK AND ANIMAL PRODUCTION IN ROMANIA - DYNAMICS AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN THE PERIOD 2007-2020 by Agatha POPESCU, Toma Adrian DINU, Elena STOIAN, Valentin ŞERBAN, Horia Nicolae CIOCAN, Mirela STANCIU

“…Two sub-periods: P1- 2007-2013 and P2 2014-2020 were compared for assessing if the achievements in P2 were superior. The data from the National Institute of statistics regarding livestock and production by species were processed using fixed basis index, structural index, regression equations, coefficient of determination, multi annual mean per decade, absolute and relative differences between P2 and P1, in order to emphasize the trends and changes during the studied period. …”
Get full text

Incomplete epidemiological transition in Kazakhstan: changes in the structure of life expectancy and causes of death by А. Алдангаркызы, М. Денисенко

Get full text

ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE OF VEGETATIVE ORGANS OF NITRARIA SCHOBERI L. (SULAKSKY POPULATION, DAGESTAN) by Zagirbeg M. Asadulaev, Zulfira R. Ramazanova, Magomed G. Gadzhiataev, Gasan N. Gasanov, Aytemir A. Aytemirov

“…The article is devoted to the study of the anatomical structure of the vegetative organs of Nitraria schoberi L. growing on saline soils in the Caspian lowland of Dagestan and to the analysis of some of its features in relation with its habitat. …”
Get full text

CAPITAL STRUCTURE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND MARKET VALUE OF NIGERIA LISTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS by Oluwatimileyin Esther ADENLE, Aderemi Olalere ADEBAYO, Peter Sunday DARAMOLA

“… A well-managed capital structure can lower perceived risk and boost market value through increased investor confidence whereas an ineffective capital structure will result into higher risk and lower market value. …”
Get full text

Concrete Damage Identification and Localization for Structural Health Monitoring Based on Piezoelectric Sensors by Hongjie Li, Bo Di, Yu Zheng, Hongwei Ma, Xiaomiao Huang, Hekun Wu, Jize Zhang

“…In recent years, effective methods for concrete damage identification and localization have become crucial in the field of structural health monitoring (SHM). This study proposes an approach utilizing piezoelectric sensors to detect and localize damage in concrete structures. …”
Get full text

A scientometric analysis of the thematic structure and analysis of the convergence mapping of medical education. by Mohammad Bagher Negahban

“… This study investigates the thematic structure and conceptual dynamics of research in medical education using scientometric and network analysis approaches. …”
Get full text