Correlation of composition, aspect ratio and magnetic resistance of multilayer micro- and nanowires of the “ferromagnetic / diamagnetic” type by V. M. Fedosyuk

“…A significant effect of the composition of the ferromagnetic layer (Co, CoNi, and NiFe) on the value  of the GMR coefficient is noted. …”
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Analytical investigation on resolution calculation method for nonlinear temperature load of steel-concrete composite girders by Chun-Ming Zhang, Wei-Hong Wu, Wei Xian, Wei Xian

“…The analysis encompasses temperature-induced self-restraint stresses, secondary stresses, and axial deformation in variable-section continuous composite girders. Key findings reveal that code-specified thermal stresses exhibit opposing polarity characteristics at specific locations compared to other models. …”
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Effect of ZrP on properties of CuBi-steel-backed double-layer metal composites by DING Xiaolong, YANG Zhaofang, ZHENG Hejing

“…The copper-bismuth (CuBi)-steel-backed double-layer metal composite plates were prepared by the sintering and press-rolling composite technology, the effect of zirconium phosphate (ZrP) on the bonding strength, hardness, and tribological properties of the CuBi-steel-backed composite plates was studied. …”
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Landscape complexity and edge effects shape bird community composition and filter functional traits in villages by Tamás Lakatos, András Báldi, Zoltán Benkő, Róbert Gallé, Dávid Korányi, István Kovács, Zoltán László, Jenő J. Purger, Krisztina Sándor, Gábor Seress, István Urák, Péter Batáry

“…However, the surrounding landscape and within-village position could determine bird species composition and functional traits. We examined how bird functional traits (diet, nest location, body mass, nestling diet, foraging technique, migration status), species composition, and predation on dummy caterpillars were affected by landscape-scale variables in 64 villages in Hungary and Romania. …”
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Gut Microbial Composition Is Associated with Symptom Self-Report in Trauma-Exposed Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans by Y. Irina Li, Kathleen Pagulayan, Holly Rau, Rebecca Hendrickson, Abigail G. Schindler

“…They also submitted fecal samples, and metagenomic sequencing was used to calculate alpha and beta diversity and taxonomic microbial composition. Associations between microbiome data and clinical variables were then examined. …”
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Machine learning optimization of environmental factors influencing biomass and nutritional composition in local algal species by Aisha Khan, Saleem Ullah, Rifat Ali, Mahwish Rehman, Said Moshawih, Khang Wen Goh, Long Chiau Ming, Lai Ti Gew

“…This study investigates the influence of pH, temperature, light intensity, light colour and CO2 concentration on biomass and biochemical composition in five algal genera (Chlorella, Botryococcus, Chlamydomonas, Tetraselmis and Closterium). …”
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Experimental investigation on shear strengthening of RC beams using advanced fibre-reinforced cementitious composites by Xiangsheng Liu, Osamah Karaghool, Georgia E. Thermou, Jing Yu

“…Seven reinforced concrete (RC) beams, including one control specimen, were subjected to three-point bending tests to examine the effects of key strengthening variables, including UHTSS textile density (1.57 and 3.14 cords/cm), cementitious composites (HTS-SHCC and UHPC), and jacketing thickness (10 mm and 20 mm). …”
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Seasonal dynamics in abundance and species composition of nekton in the upper epipelagic layer of the western Bering Sea by Aleksey A. Somov

“…The western Bering Sea is the feeding area for many nekton species with seasonally variable composition. Seasonal changes in abundance, composition and structure of the nekton community in the upper epipelagic layer (0-50 m) of this area are considered on the data collected in trawl surveys conducted by Pacific Fish. …”
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Cold storage modifies bulb biochemical composition and morpho-phenological characteristics of tow lily cultivars by Fatemeh Abazarifard, Roohangiz Naderi, Seyed Najmmaddin Mortazavi, Sepideh Kalateh Jari

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Management-induced micro-habitats in crop fields alter the trait composition of arable plant communities by Elsa Lagerquist, Göran Bergkvist, Alexander Menegat

“…Understanding how weed and crop management affects the trait composition of arable plants could help finding management practices that favour less competitive species or species providing valuable ecosystem services. …”
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Survival Rate of Direct Posterior Composite Resin Restorations at a Southern California Dental School by Anand Shah, Himani Radadiya, Shreya Manocha, Holli Riter, Udochukwu Oyoyo, So Ran Kwon

“…Background The study’s purpose was to assess the survival rates and associated factors affecting posterior composite resin restorations placed by dental students at a Southern California Dental School (SCDS).Methods Retrospective data from patient records were reviewed, including direct composite resin restorations placed on posterior permanent teeth from January 2018 to April 2018. …”
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Unveiling the Impact of Anaerobic Soccer Training and Small-Sided Games on Soccer Player’s Body Composition by Mochammad Ilham Ramadhani, David Agus Prianto, I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya Kusuma, Dewa Ayu Praba Amustikarani, Alex Aldha Yudi, Ketut Chandra Adinata Kusuma

“…While soccer research has concentrated on enhancing physical, technical, tactical, and mental abilities, this study uniquely shifts the focus to body composition, a relatively unexplored area, particularly among amateur soccer players. …”
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Microbiota composition-based donor selection affects FMT efficacy in a murine colitis model by Zhongming Dai, Wen Cheng, Huan Peng, Xiaokui Qiu, Jiawen Sun, Xiaoqiang Liu, Xianjiu Sun, Jinwei Cai, Jincui Wang, Guolong Li, Yongling Lv, Shaobo Chen, Zhongying Zhong

“…BackgroundGrowing evidence links gut microbial dysbiosis to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pathogenesis, establishing fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a microbiota-targeted therapy; however, variable outcomes in randomized trials highlight the need to identify compositional features of donor microbiota associated with FMT efficacy.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate how the composition of the donor gut microbiota influences the therapeutic efficacy of FMT in IBD.MethodFecal DNA from 39 IBD patients and 42 healthy donors was analyzed via 16S rRNA sequencing. …”
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Body composition is associated with changes in health-related quality of life in patients with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis by Jérémie Sellam, Francis Guillemin, Bernard Mazières, Anne-Christine Rat, Patrice Fardellone, Willy Ngueyon Sime

“…Body composition variables were fat mass index (FMI (kg/m²)), percentage of fat mass, trunk to leg fat mass ratio (TFM/LFM) and skeletal muscle mass index (SMI (kg/m²)). …”
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Association of Body Composition Changes with the Development of Diabetes Mellitus: A Nation-Wide Population Study by Hyung Jun Kim, Hyung-Woo Lee, Min-Kyoung Kang, Gwang Hyun Leem, Min-Ho Kim, Tae-Jin Song

“…A prediction equation was constructed by combining age, weight, height, waist circumference, serum creatinine levels, alcohol consumption status, physical activity, and smoking history as variables affecting body composition. Results Decreased pASMMI (men: hazard ratio [HR], 0.866; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.830 to 0.903; P<0.001; women: HR, 0.748; 95% CI, 0.635 to 0.881; P<0.001), decreased pLBMI (men: HR, 0.931; 95% CI, 0.912 to 0.952; P<0.001; women: HR, 0.906; 95% CI, 0.856 to 0.959; P=0.007), and increased pBFMI (men: HR, 1.073; 95% CI, 1.050 to 1.096; P<0.001; women: HR, 1.114; 95% CI, 1.047 to 1.186; P=0.007) correlated with the development of new-onset DM. …”
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Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and wear performance of halloysite nanotube infused carbon fiber epoxy composites by Muralidhara B, S. P. Kumaresh Babu, Suresha B, Yogesha K K, Vasundhara M G, Kalavathi G K, Dayanand M. Goudar, Rajashekar V. Kurahatti, Subraya Krishna Bhat

“…Abstract This work explores the mechanical, thermal, and tribological characteristics of carbon fabric reinforced epoxy (CF-Ep) composites filled with halloysite nanotubes (HNT). The mechanical properties were evaluated, including hardness, interlaminar shear strength (ILSS), tensile strength, and flexural strength. …”
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Body Composition and Metabolic Improvement in Patients Followed Up by a Multidisciplinary Team for Obesity in China by Difei Lu, Zhenfang Yuan, Lihua Yang, Yong Jiang, Min Li, Yuanzheng Wang, Lulu Jing, Rongli Wang, Junqing Zhang, Xiaohui Guo

“…This study evaluated the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary team (including a specialist, a dietitian, a physical exercise trainer, a surgeon for bariatric surgery, an acupuncturist, and several health educators) for obesity management and the body composition change and improvements in metabolic biomarkers during a 2-year follow-up. …”
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A Taguchi-based study on the control factors of reinforced composites with the fiber of coir and pineapple leaves by Md Firoz Kabir, Md Alamgir Hossain, Md Nazmus Sakib, Md Waliullah Shadhin, Md Ariful Alam

“…The use of composite materials, whether metallic or non-metallic, is becoming more popular nowadays because of some of their superior characteristics compared to the use of wood and metallic materials alone. …”
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Anthropometric and Body Composition Changes After Bariatric Surgery—The Effect of Sex, Age, and Type of Surgery by Rita Soares Guerra, Cíntia Pinho-Reis, Ana Sofia Sousa, Joana Mendes, Cláudia Silva

“…Therefore, this study aims to explore the changes in the anthropometric and body composition characteristics of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. …”
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The Association of Body Composition and Musculoskeletal Characteristics with Police Recruit Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study by Vanessa R. Sutton, Myles C. Murphy, Callum J. McCaskie, Paola T. Chivers, Nicolas H. Hart, Jodie L. Cochrane Wilkie, Garth Allen, Jack Dalla Via

“…<b>Objective</b>: Exploring how body composition and musculoskeletal characteristics relate to physical performance may provide insights for optimising training outcomes. …”
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