Analytical Solutions for Girder Distribution Factor in Steel-Concrete Composite Girders with the Effect of Parapets by Zejun Zhang, Yongjian Liu, Bowen Feng, Yinping Ma, Guojing Zhang

“…First, a simply supported steel-concrete composite girder bridge was tested to investigate the effect of parapets on the GDF. …”
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Optimization of the second phase morphology and content effect to impact resistance of epoxy resin composite by Fitri Muhamad, Mahzan Shahruddin, Muhammad Zago Dagaci, Zakaria Supa’at, Feriyanto Dafit

“…The increasingly widespread use of composite materials for structural materials forces composite materials to have superior mechanical properties, one of which is impact strength. …”
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Synthesis and Application of SiO2/NbOx Composites for Environmental Remediation by Adsorption by Carla de Albuquerque Dias, Armindo Santos, Dayane Izabelita Santos Lacerda, Harlley Sander Silva Torres, Jefferson Arlen Freitas, Sérgio Carneiro Reis, Querem Hapuque Felix Rebelo

“…In this study, a novel SiO2/NbOx composite was synthesized through high-energy mechanical milling followed by thermal treatment, aiming to explore its effectiveness as an adsorbent for environmental remediation. …”
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Apatite Textures, Elemental and Isotopic Compositions Unmask the Homogenizing Process in Silicic Magma Chambers by Jian Xu, Xiao‐Ping Xia, Qiang Wang, Christopher J. Spencer, Le Zhang, Xin Zhu

“…Here, we present textural observations, elemental mapping, and in situ elemental and Nd‐O isotopic data of apatites from the compositionally homogeneous Late Permian Yuanyang A‐type granitic pluton (SW Yunnan, South China). …”
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Effect of Preheating on Microhardness, Degree of Conversion, and Depth of Cure of Various Bulk-Fill Composites by Berna Tarım, Zeynep Hale Keleş

“…Background: This study aims to evaluate the effect of preheating on microhardness, degree of conversion, and depth of cure of bulk-fill composites (Tetric EvoCeram Bulk-Fill, SonicFill2) and a conventional composite (Tetric EvoCeram). …”
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Microscale iron and sulphur isotopic compositions reveal pyritization pathways during early diagenesis by Virgil Pasquier, Johanna Marin-Carbonne, Thomas Giunta, Livio Ruffine, Itay Halevy

“…Abstract Sedimentary pyrite iron and sulphur isotope compositions (δ56FePYR, δ34SPYR, Δ33SPYR) are commonly used to reconstruct global ocean properties and the evolving oxidation state of Earth’s surface, motivating exploration of impacts of diagenesis on pyrite-based proxies. …”
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Testing the Explosion Resistance and Energy Absorption of a Polyurethane-Foamed Aluminum Composite Structure by Zhang Yong, Xue Zheng-yu, Lin Zhen-rong, Lu Yu-song, Wang Xiao-hui

“…The aim of this paper is to investigate the energy-absorbing capability of a composite structure of polyurethane-foamed aluminum and concrete. …”
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Fish composition and their habitat preferences in human impacted tributaries of the upper Awash River, Ethiopia by Habtamu Tadesse, Aschalew Lakew

“…We conducted field surveys at five strategically selected sites where we recorded data on fish species composition, habitat characteristics and key environmental parameters. …”
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Potential Growth and Chemical Composition Changes During the Growth of New Zealand White Rabbits by Adenike Adetutu Eniwaiye, Zikhona Theodora Rani-Kamwendo

“…This study was conducted on New Zealand White male and female rabbits over a period of 133 days to ascertain their potential growth rates, body composition for major body parts, and chemical makeup. …”
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In vitro Assessment of Bond Strength of three Luting Agents to Fiber Reinforced Composite Posts by Azita Kaviani, Hengameh Alinejad, Fatemeh Dabaghi Tabriz

“…Background and Objective:The increasing demand for esthetic posts and cores has led to the development of Metal–free post and core systems. Fiber–reinforced composite posts are one of them. The aim of this study was to evaluate bond strength of three adhesive–resin–cements to fiber posts using push– out test. …”
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Thermal degradation assessment, impact strength, and hardness of combination epoxy and polystyrene powder composite by Jubier N.J., Al-Jorani K.R., Ali A.A.

“…The present study investigates the reactions of polystyrene and epoxy/polystyrene powder composites, exploring different weight percentages (8%, 12%, and 16%) of polystyrene during decomposition under highly elevated temperatures within a nitrogen atmosphere. …”
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Bridging gaps: the role of gender and team composition in collective intelligence within STEM education by Francisca Beroíza-Valenzuela, Natalia Salas-Guzmán, David Huepe

“…This study examines the impact of gender dynamics and team composition on collective intelligence (CI) in STEM higher education, addressing performance variability in individual and collaborative tasks. …”
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Relationship between diet, sociodemographic factors, and body composition in students from UNEMI and ESPOCH by Katherine Denisse Suaárez-González, Angélica María Solis-Manzano, María Victoria Padilla-Samaniego, Verónica Patricia Sandoval-Tamayo, Edgar Rolando Morales-Caluña

“…Data were collected via structured interviews, 24-hour dietary recall, and food frequency questionnaires, along with anthropometric and clinical evaluations. …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of Bromelain and Papain Enzymes on Shear Bond Strength of Composite Resin to Enamel by Farahnaz Sharafeddin, Mohammad Hossein Yazdanpanah, Zahra Jowkar

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effects of 6% bromelain and 10% papain enzymes on shear bond strength (SBS) of composite resin to enamel compared to conventional 37% phosphoric acid etching. …”
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Optimized Cooling Solutions for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles using PCM Composites by Marappan Muthukumar, Mahendran A., Ravivarman G., Suresh Kumar K., Elango M., Kesavan S.P., Devarajan R.

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Experimental Characterization of Ionic Polymer Metal Composite as a Novel Fractional Order Element by Riccardo Caponetto, Salvatore Graziani, Fulvio L. Pappalardo, Francesca Sapuppo

“…Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) are electroactive materials made of ionic polymer thin membranes with platinum metallization on their surfaces. …”
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Macro- and Microelemental Composition and Toxicity of Unsweetened Natural Cocoa Powder in Sprague-Dawley Rats by Isaac Julius Asiedu-Gyekye, Samuel Frimpong-Manso, Benoit Banga N’guessan, Mahmood Abdulai Seidu, Paul Osei-Prempeh, Daniel Kwaku Boamah

“…Elemental composition in UNCP was analyzed with ED-XRF spectroscopy. …”
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Effects of Elastic Band Exercise on Body Composition and and Cognitive-related Factors in Elderly Women by Chang-Gyun Kim

“…OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week elastic band exercise program on body composition and cognitive-related factors in elderly women. …”
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Optimization of Wear Process Parameters of Al6061-Zircon Composites Using Taguchi Method by R. Vijayakumar, J. S. Srikantamurthy, Shanawaz Patil, S. Rudresha, A. Manjunatha, T. Hemanth Raju, A. Haiter Lenin

“…Aluminium metal matrix composites are utilised extensively in a variety of engineering applications, including those involving automobiles, aerospace, and other fields of engineering because of its superior tribological properties. …”
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Resin composite aggregated S-PRG particles are not superior to non-S-PRG under microcosm biofilm by Andrea Freire, Victor Augusto Alves Bento, Eduardo Inocente Jussiani, Avacir Casanova Andrello, Maria Carolina Silva Marques

“…Abstract This study assessed the effect of composite resins, aggregated or not with S-PRG particles, and the use of toothpaste in controlling demineralization and bacterial growth. …”
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