In Vitro Prediction of Skin-Sensitizing Potency Using the GARDskin Dose–Response Assay: A Simple Regression Approach by Robin Gradin, Fleur Tourneix, Ulrika Mattson, Johan Andersson, Frédéric Amaral, Andy Forreryd, Nathalie Alépée, Henrik Johansson

“…The assessment of a dataset of 30 chemicals showed that the cDV₀ values still correlated strongly and significantly with both LLNA EC3 and human NOEL values (ρ = 0.645–0.787 [<i>p</i> < 1 × 10⁻³]). A composite potency value that combined LLNA and human potency data was defined, which aided the performance of the proposed model for the prediction of NESILs. …”
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The revised version of the Physical Self-Description Questionnaire-Short for Chinese middle school students by Ruijin Cai, Yaru Guo, Chunyu Lu

“…The average variance extracted from each factor of the Chinese version of the PSDQ-S convergent validity index was greater than 0.50, and the composite reliability was greater than 0.60. The gender invariance hypothesis was established.ConclusionThe revised Chinese version of the PSDQ-S has good validity, reliability, and gender equivalence, encompassing eight sub-dimensions that can assess the independent yet interrelated latent constructs within the physical self-concept of Chinese middle school students.…”
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Recent Advances in Flexible and Wearable Gas Sensors Harnessing the Potential of 2D Materials by Azmira Jannat, Md Mehdi Masud Talukder, Zhong Li, Jian Zhen Ou

“…It highlights how engineering approaches like defect creation, composite formation, and surface functionalization significantly enhance sensor sensitivity, selectivity, and response times. …”
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The Impact of Corporate Governance on Earnings Management in Palestine: The Moderating Effects of Political Instability by Ali Hassan Ibraheem Aljadba, Norhaziah Nawai, Nur Hidayah Laili

“…Unlike most previous studies, this article addresses political instability as a moderating variable for the relationship between the BOD and AC quality as a composite measure of EM in the most emerging and smallest stock market in the region. …”
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Dental age assessment of Western Saudi children and adolescents by Amin M. Alshihri, Estie Kruger, Marc Tennant

“…The establishment of a composite international repository of atlas-based data for diverse ethnic sub-populations would be of great value to clinicians across the globe. …”
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Microtensile Bond Strength of Etch-and-Rinse Adhesives in Different Hydroabrasion Conditionings by Michele Tepedino, Maciej Iancu Potrubacz, Antonella Imperiale, Claudio Chimenti, Mario Capogreco, Maurizio D’Amario

“…Data were statistically analyzed. Failure mode analysis was performed. …”
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Impact of Turbidity on Satellite-Derived Bathymetry: Comparative Analysis Across Seven Ports in the South China Sea by Chunzhu Wei, Yaqi Xiao, Dongjie Fu, Tingting Zhou

“…This study investigates the uncertainty of satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB) in turbid port environments by integrating multi-temporal composites of Sentinel-2 and Landsat 8 satellite imagery with in situ bathymetry and turbidity data. …”
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Variational-difference Approach to calculation of a Three-layer beam taking into account the creep of the middle layer by В. М. Yazyev, S. V. Litvinov, E. V. Vinogradova, M. A. Magomedov

“…There are no restrictions on the boundary conditions and type of loading, and the material of the beam's bearing layers can be not only metal, but also any other material, in particular, composite.…”
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Comparison of Pulse-Echo Tomography and Through-Transmission Ultrasonic Test for UPV Characterization of Building Materials by Emilia Vasanelli, Davide Di Gennaro, Matteo Sticchi, Gianni Blasi, Luigi Capozzoli

“…PE-UT and TT-UT results were compared considering the effect of material compositeness, water, transmission mode, and transducer type. …”
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A Multi-Objective Optimization Design Method for High-Aspect-Ratio Wing Structures Based on Mind Evolution Algorithm Backpropagation Surrogate Model by Jin Nan, Junhua Zheng, Bochuan Jiang, Yuhang Li, Jiayun Chen, Xuanqing Fan

“…This study focused on the composite material wing of a long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). …”
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PALEOGEODYNAMICS OF MAGMATIC AND METAMORPHIC PROCESSES OF FORMATION OF ULTRAMAFIC ROCKS OF CHAGAN-UZUN MASSIF (OPHIOLITES OF GORNY ALTAI) by V. A. Simonov, A. V. Kulikova, A. V. Kotlyarov, T. B. Kolotilina

“…The Geochemical and mineralogical studies showed, that harzburgites of the Chagan-Uzun massif are restites with a degree of partial melting 15–20 %, which formed at temperatures 1520–1420 °С under the conditions of the mid-oceanic ridge and transformed during the evolution of paleooceanic structures under the influence of magmatic processes at the initial stages of subduction and manifestation of boninite magmatism. The combined use of data on the geochemistry of rare and rare earth elements, as well as on the compositions of pyroxenes, Cr-spinels, melt inclusions in Cr-spinels and computational modeling, indicates the formation of clinopyroxenites of Chagan-Uzun ophiolites at the mid-oceanic ridge during crystallization of picrite and picrobasalt melts at temperatures 1315–1245 °C and pressures 4–2 kbar. …”
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Adsorption Properties of Vermiculite with —Immobilized Polyaniline with Respect to Cr(VI), Mo(VI), W(VI), V(V) and P(V) Anions by K.V. Ryabchenko, E.S. Yanovska, V.A. Tertykh, O.Yu. Kichkiruk, D. Sternik

“…The results indicated that the synthesized composite had a high adsorption capacity with respect to Cr(VI) and Mo(VI) anions in acidic medium through the formation of dichromate anions (Cr 2 O 7 2– ) and an equilibrium mixture of molybdate (MoO 4 2– ) and polymolybdates ([Mo 6 O 21 ] 6– [Mo 7 O 24 ] 6– ). …”
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Investigating the Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Iranian Version of the Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale by Zobeydeh Dehghan Manshadi, Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf, Susan Hamedi, Marieh Dehghan Manshadi, Safoora Nowroozi

“…In order achieve the aims of this study, the Iranian version of the ACSS was completed. The data was analyzed using internal consistency, composite, Pearson s correlation coefficient, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis. …”
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A Wide-Range, Highly Stable Intelligent Flexible Pressure Sensor Based on Micro-Wrinkled SWCNT/rGO-PDMS with Efficient Thermal Shrinkage by Lei Fan, Zhaoxin Wang, Tao Yang, Qiang Zhao, Zhixin Wu, Yijie Wang, Xue Qi, Lei Zhang

“…This sensor is composed of a composite of reduced graphene oxide (rGO), single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). …”
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Identification and functional analysis of AvLACS genes unveils their role in lipid homeostasis and waterlogging tolerance in kiwifruit (Actinidia valvata Dunn) by Meijuan Zhang, Kaiyu Ye, Jianyou Gao, Shibiao Liu, Ruonan Liu, Ruonan Liu, Yuexing Chen, Qian Zhao, Yushan Lei, Jiewei Li, Cuixia Liu, Faming Wang

“…The AvLACS genes were subsequently divided into five clusters on the basis of their phylogenetic relationships, and similar subcellular localizations, exon-intron structures, motif compositions, and protein tertiary structures were found within each cluster. …”
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A site-specific survey for EO-based phenological monitoring in regenerative agriculture within LULUCF framework by Marzia Gabriele, Raffaella Brumana, Nicola Genzano

“…Current Land Use, Land Use Change, and Forestry (LULUCF) platforms primarily analyze macro-scale Earth Observation (EO) vegetation trends, yet are increasingly enhancing ground-based data collection. This study integrates these approaches through a methodological workflow comprising: (1) a survey segment with a 30 × 30 m pixel sampling grid for landscape-scale trend assessment and sub-hectare Survey Validation Areas delineating specific RA management practices; and (2) an EO monitoring segment using Landsat 5, 7, and 8 time series, processed in R and Google Earth Engine (GEE) to model 30 m phenological dynamics, alongside 10 m Sentinel-2 NDVI 15-day Maximum Value Composites published via a GEE application (RegenAPP). …”
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Animal-derived foods, physical activities, and mild cognitive impairment among Chinese older adults: findings from CLHLS (2008–2018) by Boyu Si, Keqing Zhang

“…The study utilized Cox Proportional Hazard Models to examine the associations between baseline DEM consumption and MCI incidence. A composite DEM consumption measure, ranging from 0 to 3, with exercise assessed as a binary interaction variable. …”
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Developing Scientific Writing Skills Instrument Using An Inquiry-Based Approach to Local Wisdom Dilemma Stories for Senior High School Students by Erwin Salpa Riansi, Yuliarty Yuliarty, Ahmad Sulthon, Suhaele Sohnuy

“…According to the measurement model reliability evaluation, the instrument is in the dependable category, which comprises Composite Reliability with a value of 0.89. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed the Root Mean Square Error of Approximation value to be 0.043 < 0.08 and the Goodness of Fit Index to be 0.98 > 0, 90 or the declared model by the data obtained in the field and can be used in a wide range of measurements. …”
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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) and hyperuricemia: evidence from the CHARLS study by Xin Hou, Zhenghao Zhu, Xinmin Chen, Yanhui Li, Guofeng Feng, Xiangjie Zhou, Zheng Gong, Yang Yang, Xiaohong Zhang

“…Background and aimsThe non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) is an innovative composite lipid measure. This study aims to examine the correlation between NHHR and hyperuricemia in the middle-aged and elderly demographic in China.MethodsThis investigation comprised 4,639 individuals who were devoid of hyperuricemia at baseline in 2011, utilizing data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). …”
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Critical Review and Benchmark Proposal on FE Modeling for Patch Loading Resistance of Slender Steel Plate Girders in Launched Bridges by Marck Anthony Mora Quispe

“…The patch loading resistance of slender steel plate girders is a critical factor in the design of launched steel and composite steel–concrete bridges. Traditional design methods enhance patch loading resistance through various stiffening techniques, with contributions typically estimated via code expressions calibrated on experimental data that do not always reflect the complexities of full-scale bridge applications. …”
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