Sucrose, Lactose, Thermogravimetry, and Differential Thermal Analysis: The Estimation of the Moisture Bond Types in Lactose-Containing Ingredients for Confectionery Products with R... by Elena Melnikova, Ekaterina Bogdanova, Daria Paveleva, Igor Saranov

“…The similar to some extent form of the DSC and TG curves to lactose-containing ingredients and granulated sugar confirms the possibility of using them as the component of bakery and confectionery product formulas to reduce the glycemic index and improve organoleptic properties of products as well as correct their mineral compositions. Considering the constant changing of technologies for obtaining various dairy ingredients as well as the occurrence of their new kinds, such studies contribute to the expansion of existing knowledge and reference data.…”
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The Use of PEEK and PEKK in Prosthodontics by Hatice Özdemir, Gizem Erdaş

“…PEKK biomaterials are elastic with excellent shock absorption and fracture resistance, demonstrating ultra-high performance compared to other thermoplastic composites, offering exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and high thermal stability. …”
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Sustainability disclosure and the relationship with board characteristics and assurance by Nickolas Patrick Garcia Duarte, Rodrigo Vicente dos Prazeres, Umbelina Lagioia, Juliana Gonçalves de Araújo, Luiz Carlos Marques dos Anjos

“…This study provides a discussion on the current state of board compositions, highlighting the high number of directors and the low proportion of women, despite the significant positive influence women have on sustainability disclosure. …”
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Involvement of proinflammatory S100A9/A8 in the atherocalcinosis of aortic valves by R. А. Moskalenko, А. M. Romaniuk, I. O. Iashchishyn, I.-M. S. Zakorko, А. M. Piddubnyi, Ye. O. Chernov, L. O. Morozova-Roche

“…In CAV tissues the fibrillar component (collagen I) growths was found, but the quantitative and qualitative compositions of CD68+ circulating inflammatory cells are not significantly different from the control group. …”
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Cr(VI) Adsorption by Mg/Al Layered Double Hydroxide-Modified Sphagnum Moss Cellulose Gel: Performance and Mechanism by Junpeng Ren, Shijiang Zhang, Yu Wang, Huixian Shi, Cheng Zhen

“…The resulting porous composite gel features abundant -COOH and -OH chelating groups, significantly enhancing its adsorption capacity and structural stability. …”
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Green practices and sustainability as precursors to the intention to participate again in sporting events held in nature by Karla Chaves-Castro, Guillermo Morán-Gámez, Alberto Nuviala, Antonio Fernández-Martínez

“…We used a questionnaire composed of 24 items taken from different validated scales. For the purpose of data analysis, we applied various statistical techniques, including the calculation of descriptive statistics, Cronbach's alpha index, the average variance extracted, composite reliability and structural equation models.ResultsSustainability is an important determining factor of event quality. …”
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Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Quality of School Life Scale in the Indonesian Educational Context by Istiqomah Istiqomah, Bambang Budi Wiyono, Hetti Rahmawati, Tutut Chusniyah

“…The scale exhibited strong reliability, with Composite Reliability (CR) = 0.98 and Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.921. …”
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Evaluation of Study and Patient Characteristics of Clinical Studies in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review. by T Ziemssen, S Rauer, C Stadelmann, T Henze, J Koehler, I-K Penner, M Lang, D Poehlau, M Baier-Ebert, H Schieb, S Meuth

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Optimal PPMS study methods involve appropriate patient selection, especially regarding the PPMS phenotype and progression rate. Functional composite endpoints might be more sensitive than single endpoints in capturing progression.…”
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Virtual Cities: From Digital Twins to Autonomous AI Societies by Andrey Nechesov, Ivan Dorokhov, Janne Ruponen

“…A composite fidelity metric (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$F_{0}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) provides systematic approach to evaluate accuracy variations across applications in VCs. …”
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A Statistical Modeling and Optimization for Cr(VI) Adsorption from Aqueous Media via Teff Straw-Based Activated Carbon: Isotherm, Kinetics, and Thermodynamic Studies by Surafel Mustefa Beyan, Sundramurthy Venkatesa Prabhu, Temesgen Abeto Ambio, C. Gomadurai

“…The prepared TSAC was characterized using BET, FTIR, SEM, and XRD. A central composite approach-based RSM analysis was undertaken for statistical modeling and optimization for maximized Cr(VI) removal with respect to four important factors, namely, initial concentration of Cr(VI), the dosage of TSAC, pH, and adsorption time. …”
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Feature importance of climate vulnerability indicators with gradient boosting across five global cities by Lidia Cano Pecharroman, Melissa Oberon Tier, Elke U. Weber

“…We draw on an international urban survey in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Johannesburg, South Africa; London, United Kingdom; New York City, United States; and Seoul, South Korea that collected data on: exposure to various types of extreme weather events, socioeconomic characteristics commonly used as proxies for vulnerability (i.e., income, education level, gender, and age), and additional characteristics not often included in existing composite indices (i.e., Queer identity, disability identity, non-dominant primary language, and self-perceptions of both discrimination and vulnerability to climate hazard risk). …”
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Mechanical evaluation of a novel resin infiltrated lithium-disilicate ceramic network versus resin infiltrated feldspathic ceramic network by Mariam Adel, Moustafa Aboushlieb, Nour A. Habib

“…Abstract Mechanical properties of polymer infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) fall in range between that of resin-based composites and glass ceramics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of a newly fabricated polymer infiltrated lithium-disilicate network (PILN) and compare it with the commercially available PICN whose ceramic network is feldspathic ceramic (Vita Enamic, Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany). …”
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Paleomagnetic Secular Variation Records From the Post‐Glacial Tahiti Coral Reef by Steve P. Lund, Ellen Platzman, Gilbert Camoin, Nicolas Thouveny

“…Combining all of the paleomagnetic data let us build a composite paleomagnetic record for each tract, which is correlatable between tracts in their interval of temporal overlap. …”
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Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress and associated risk factors among out-of-school girls in western Kenya. by Philip Spinhoven, Susan Nungo, Anna Maria van Eijk, Elizabeth Nyothach, Linda Mason, David Obor, Daniel Kwaro, Penelope A Phillips-Howard, Garazi Zulaika

“…Outcome variables were a positive screen for anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-A), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD; PCL-C), and a composite measure for overall symptom severity. Survey data were analysed with univariable and multivariable binary logistic and multiple linear regression analyses using SPSS 29.0.…”
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Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Clinicians towards Light-Curing Units: A Cross-Sectional Study by Dana Al-Senan, Fatin Ageel, Amani Aldosari, Haifa Maktabi

“…Light curing is crucial when applying composite resin restorations. Complete polymerization of the resin depends on delivering adequate light energy to it. …”
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Bonding effects of cleaning protocols and time-point of acid etching on dentin impregnated with endodontic sealer by Tatiane Miranda Manzoli, Joissi Ferrari Zaniboni, João Felipe Besegato, Flávia Angélica Guiotti, Andréa Abi Rached Dantas, Milton Carlos Kuga

“…For microshear bond strength, 4 resin composite cylinders were placed over the dentin after the cleaning protocols. …”
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Perinatal Outcome of Previable Premature Rupture of Membranes Before 24 Weeks of Gestation: A Single-Centered Retrospective Cohort Study by Yasemin Dogan, Ercan Kockaya, Muzeyyen Dilsad Eser, Ayla Gunlemez

“…Of the survivors, twelve babies (66%) were discharged without composite neonatal morbidity. Maternal complications in the expectant management group included clinical chorioamnionitis (n=12, 33%) and placental abruption (n=2, 5%). …”
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Studi Pengurangan Bilangan Asam, Bilangan Peroksida dan Absorbansi dalam Proses Pemurnian Minyak Goreng Bekas dengan Zeolit Alam Aktif by Widayat Widayat

“…Proses optimasi menggunakan metode respon permukaan/central composite. Pengolahan data menggunakan perangkat lunak Statica 6. …”
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Humanitarian Support for Displaced Populations: A Comparative Study of Counties of Rubkona, South Sudan, and Turkana, Kenya by Keat Bayak Nyang Chuil, Ferdinand Nabiswa Makhanu

“…Humanitarian support theory, a composite framework that informs the design and delivery of humanitarian support in crisis settings, forms the conceptual underpinning. …”
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The construction of a psychometric instrument for the educational role enactment of attending physicians in teaching hospitals by Ling-Chun Ou, Yu-Chih Lin

“…In the formal study, purposive sampling from the same institutions yielded 364 valid responses, achieving a response rate of 91%. Data analysis included item analysis, factor analysis, and evaluation of internal consistency reliability. …”
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