Machine-Learning-Driven Analysis of Wear Loss and Frictional Behavior in Magnesium Hybrid Composites by Barun Haldar, Hillol Joardar, Arpan Kumar Mondal, Nashmi H. Alrasheedi, Rashid Khan, Murugesan P. Papathi

“…The wear loss and frictional characteristics of magnesium-based hybrid composites reinforced with boron carbide (B₄C) particles and graphite filler were the main subjects of the investigation. …”
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Linear Vibrations Analysis of a Composite Sandwich Conical Shell Manufactured by Additive Technologies by Kostiantyn V. Avramov, Borys V. Uspenskyi, Borys H. Liubarskyi, Oleksii A. Smetskykh

Effective Mechanical Properties of a Composite Material Reinforced by Oil Shale Ash Particles by Olga Kononova, Andrejs Krasnikovs, Ilgar Jafarli, Iveta Novakova, Volodymyr Gulik, Mindaugas Vaišnoras

“…This study determined the elastic properties of composites and concretes reinforced with oil shale ash (OSA) particles, a byproduct of oil shale combustion in an electric power plant in Estonia (Auvere). …”
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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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Durability and Microstructure Analysis of Loess-Based Composite Coal Gangue Porous Vegetation Concrete by Manman Qiu, Wuyu Zhang, Shuaihua Ye, Xiaohui Li, Jingbang Li

“…In order to improve the durability of loess-based composite coal gangue porous planting concrete (LCPC), the effects of fly ash and slag powder content on the durability and microstructure of LCPC were studied. …”
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Electromechanical Resonant Ice Protection Systems Using Extensional Modes: Optimization of Composite Structures by Giulia Gastaldo, Younes Rafik, Marc Budinger, Valérie Pommier-Budinger

“…The final objective of this paper is to establish the design rules for a composite leading edge de-icing system. For this purpose, an incremental approach will be used on profiles with different radii of curvature: plate or beam (infinite radius), circular profile (constant radius), NACA profile (variable radius). …”
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Epoxy/Silicone Blend Loaded with N-Doped CNT Composites: Study on the Optoelectronic Properties by Younes Ziat, Hamza Belkhanchi, Maryama Hammi, Ousama Ifguis

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Finite Element Modeling of Beam-to-Column Steel Timber Composite Joints with Different Parameters by Yifan Li, Yumo Wang, Yawen Zhong, Weisong Wei, He Su, Tianyu Gao

“…The findings are discussed in detail, highlighting the intricate relationships between the selected parameters and their respective effects on the performance and overall stability of the composite connections. This thorough evaluation aimed to enhance the understanding of how these variables interact within the context of composite joint design and behavior. …”
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Effects of Isoflavone Intake on Energy Requirement, Satiety, and Body Composition of Neutered Adult Cats by Ana Lúcia Yoshida da Silva Yamada, Mônica Estela Zambon Merenda, Layne Carolina Pereira, Nayara Maira Dalgallo Bonneti, Isabela de Oliveira Martins, Alina Stadnik Komarcheuski, Lucas Ben Fiuza Henríquez, Eduardo Kato Watanabe, Guilherme Bernardo Cornélio Coelho, Vanderly Janeiro, Nilva Maria Freres Mascarenhas, Ricardo Souza Vasconcellos

“…No significant individual or interaction effects were observed for any of the analyzed variables. Therefore, the inclusion of 1.0% isoflavone in the diet did not affect the energy requirements, satiety responses, or body composition of neutered adult cats.…”
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Sensor Selection With Composite Features in Identifying User-Intended Poses for Human-Prosthetic Interfaces by Tianshi Yu, Alireza Mohammadi, Ying Tan, Peter Choong, Denny Oetomo

“…A non-convex optimisation problem is formulated which accounts for the constraint introduced by the composite features. A projection matrix is utilised as the optimisation variable to select intended features for evaluation. …”
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Insights into the Lunar Imbrium Basin Mare Units by Characterizing Their Regolith Property, Chronology, and Composition by Shuangshuang Wu, Jianping Chen, Feng Zhang, Cheng Zhang, Xiaojian Xu

“…Although the range of compositions varied in each eruption, the general trend suggests an increasingly highly evolved composition for the mare deposits emplaced in the Imbrium basin over time. …”
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Performance of engineered cementitious composites containing high volume of ceramic powder and magnetized water by Khalid A. Eltawil, Mostafa M. Keshta, Mohamed M. Yousry Elshikh, Waleed E. El-Demerdash, Osama Youssf

“…Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) is a promising type of ultra-high-performance concrete with improved ductility, high tensile strain-hardening, and multiple-cracking characteristics. …”
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Local structural distortions drive magnetic molecular field in compositionally complex spinel oxide by Rukma Nevgi, Subha Dey, Nandana Bhattacharya, Soheil Ershadrad, Tinku Dan, Sujay Chakravarty, S. D. Kaushik, Christoph Klewe, George E. Sterbinsky, Biplab Sanyal, Srimanta Middey

“…We address this for a compositionally complex spinel oxide (Mn0.2Co0.2Ni0.2Cu0.2Zn0.2)Cr2O4 (A 5Cr2O4). …”
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Application and evaluation of PCA-CA composite model for technical effectiveness in table tennis matches by Huagen Yin, Yanxiang Zhou, Xia Chen, Linbao Zhang, Jingshan Zhang, Cong Yao

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Adaptive capacity management in municipalities in the Semiarid region of Brazil: Application of a composite index by Yonara Claudia dos Santos, Zoraide Souza Pessoa

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Failure Risk of Composite Resin and Amalgam Restorations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Woroud Al-Sulimmani, Asmaa Al-Rasheed, Hebah Al-Daraan, Muna Al-Mutairi, Yash Brahmbhatt, Hesham Al-Hazmi, Hend Al-Qaderi

“…Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to compare the failure risk between amalgam and composite resin materials in permanent posterior teeth. …”
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Variation in the metagenomic analysis of fecal microbiome composition calls for a standardized operating approach by Zhilu Xu, Yun Kit Yeoh, Hein M. Tun, Na Fei, Jingwan Zhang, Mark Morrison, Michael A. Kamm, Jun Yu, Francis Ka Leung Chan, Siew C. Ng

“…In our study, we utilized microbial metagenomic data sets from 2,722 fecal samples generated from a single research center to examine the extent to which sample storage and DNA extraction influence the quantification of microbial composition and compared this variable with other sources of technical and biological variation. …”
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Body Composition Profiles and Associated Factors in Adolescents UndergoingLong-term Regular Exercise by WANG Yutong, GUO Xiaoyuan, DU Hanze, PAN Hui, WANG Wei, ZHANG Mei, BAN Bo, LI Ping, ZHANG Xinran, ZHANG Qiuping, SUN Hongshuang, LI Rong, CHEN Shi

“…ObjectiveTo investigate body composition and associated factors in adolescents undergoing long-term regular sports training.MethodsThis prospective longitudinal cohort study employed convenience sampling to recruit adolescents receiving structured athletic training at Jining Sports Training Center in June 2023. …”
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Methodology for Developing a Composite Social Development Index (CSDI): Essential Decisions and Results by Mehdi Mobaraki, Zohre Shahbazi, Najme Mostafavi

“…However, measuring complex social issues, such as social development with their various dimensions and dispersed information as a single variable poses significant challenges. As a result, composite indicators are typically employed. …”
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Cross-sectional associations between physical activity and sedentary time with cardiovascular health in children from the ALSPAC study using compositional data analysis by K. M. Sansum, B. Bond, R. M. Pulsford, A. McManus, A. O. Agbaje, A. M. Skinner, A. R. Barker

“…Multiple linear regression analyses were adjusted for key covariates with LPA, MVPA and ST entered as compositional exposure variables. Neither LPA, MVPA or ST were significantly associated with the vascular outcomes. …”
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