Performance Evaluation and Optimization of Binder-Toner and Mixing Efficiency Ratios in an E-Waste Toner-Modified Composite Mixture Using Response Surface Methodology by Syyed Adnan Raheel Shah, Sabahat Hussan, Nabil Ben Kahla, Muhammad Kashif Anwar, Mansoor Ahmad Baluch, Ahsan Nawaz

“…The study utilized a central composite design (CCD) together with the response surface methodology (RSM) to optimize the mix design variables, specifically the binder-toner ratio (BT) and mixing efficiency ratio (MER). …”
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Study on optimization of Al6061 sphere surface roughness in diamond turning based on central composite design model and grey wolf optimizer algorithms by Le Thanh Binh, Duong Xuan Bien, Ngo Viet Hung, Chu Anh My, Hoang Nghia Duc, Nguyen Kim Hung, Bui Kim Hoa

“…This paper presents optimization results of the Al6061 surface roughness in turning ultra-precision based on the central composite design method (CCD) and the grey wolf optimization algorithm (GWO). …”
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Gas composition and pressure in the hypopharynx during high-flow oxygen therapy through a nasal cannula in healthy volunteers with different breathing patterns by Andrey I. Yaroshetskiy, Anna P. Krasnoshchekova, Fedor D. Tkachenko, Alina V. Rubashchenko, Daniil D. Zubarev, Vasiliy D. Konanykhin, Maxim I. Savelenok, Maxim M. Nosenko, Zamira M. Merzhoeva, Sergey N. Avdeev

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The association between loneliness, suicidal ideation, and psychological distress considering family compositions: a cross-sectional study in a Japanese rural area by Atsushi Iwasawa, Fumiya Tanji, Syohei Miyamoto, Kyoko Nomura

“…It also remains unclear whether the effects vary according to family composition. This study aimed to investigate the associations among loneliness, suicidal ideation, and psychological distress in a rural population in Japan. …”
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Fitness and food environments around junior high schools in Taiwan and their association with body composition: Gender differences for recreational, reading, food and beverage expo... by Po-Huang Chiang, Lin-Yuan Huang, Meei-Shyuan Lee, Hui-Chen Tsou, Mark L Wahlqvist

“…School environments may contribute to adolescent behavior, reproductive physiology and body composition (BC). The Nutritional and Health Survey in Taiwan (2010) for 1458 junior high school students was geo-mapped for 30 school environs. …”
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Novel bio-adsorbent of alginate/HTC hydrochar & alginate/HTH hydrochar composite beads for removal of basic blue 9 from water by Nayereh.S Tadayoni, Mohammad Dinari

“…To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to incorporate hydrochar into alginate-based composite beads, using pomace carrot as a novel and sustainable biomass precursor. …”
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Zooplankton as an Indicator: A Dramatic Shift in Its Composition Following a Sudden Temporal Brownification of a Tropical Oligotrophic Lake in Southern Mexico by Manuel Elías-Gutiérrez, Martha Valdez-Moreno, Lucia Montes-Ortiz, Alma E. García-Morales

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The Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Ultra-High Performance Engineering Cementitious Composite (UHP-ECC) Beams Fabricated with Polyethylene Fiber (Numerical and Analytical Study) by Ahmed M. Yassin, Mohamed Ahmed Hafez, Mohammad Mohie Eldin

“…Ultra-high performance engineered cementitious composite (UHP-ECC), which is a new and ductile version of concrete, has attracted researchers recently due to its exceptional mechanical properties: its very high compressive strength (from 100 to 200 MPa) and very high tensile strain capacity (not less than 3% and up to 8%). …”
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Multi-objective optimization of wear parameters of hybrid composites (LM6/B4C/fly ash) using grey relational analysis. by Charles Sarala Rubi, Jayavelu Udaya Prakash, Sunder Jebarose Juliyana, Sachin Salunkhe, Robert Cep, Emad Abouel Nasr

“…<h4>Background</h4>Aluminium based composites with hybrid reinforcement hold significant potential to replace Al-alloys in a variety of automotive sectors where cheap cost, a significant ratio of strength to weight, and better wear resistance are required.…”
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Body composition changes and clinical outcomes in pediatric cystic fibrosis during 24 months of lumacaftor ivacaftor therapy based on real-world data by Marcell Imrei, Adrienn F. Kéri, Éva Gács, Ildikó Gönczi, Melinda Meláth, Éva Kosaras, Botond Demeter, Csaba Péterfia, Klára Vass, Gyöngyi Székely, Klementina Ocskay, Andrea Párniczky

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Effect of different curing times and distances on the microhardness of nanofilled resin-based composite restoration polymerized with high-intensity LED light curing units by Haifa Barakah

“…Purpose: This study examined the effect of different distances and curing times on the microhardness (VHN) of nanofilled resin-based composite (RBC) restorations polymerized with high-intensity LED LCUs. …”
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The impact of indoor and outdoor exercise programs on anthropometric, body composition, metabolic status, cardiovascular response, and neuromuscular capacity in individuals with In... by Miguel Jacinto, Rui Matos, Diogo Monteiro, Raul Antunes, André Caseiro, Beatriz Gomes, Maria João Campos, José Pedro Ferreira

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Standardization and characterization of Mohanthal using response surface methodology by M. B. Chaudhary, K. Jayaraj Rao, Ankit Bihola, Shaikh Adil

“…This study addresses these challenges by employing Response Surface Methodology with a Central Composite Design to optimize the ingredient formulation of Mohanthal, ensuring consistent quality while preserving its traditional essence. …”
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Perfil de composición corporal y estado nutricional de adolescentes con sobrepeso u obesidad mediante indicadores habituales e inusuales (Body Composition Profile and Nutritional S... by Greice Westphal, César Faúndez-Casanova, Felipe Merchan Ferraz Grizzo, Anselmo Alexandre Mendes, Karine Oltramari, Mara Pascoini, Marcelo Castillo-Retamal, Ricardo Souza de Carvalho, Jaime Vásquez-Gómez, Nelson Nardo Junior

“…It should be considered that this study was cross-sectional and did not indicate cause-effect between the variables. Keywords: Body composition; nutritional condition; cardiometabolic risk; Evaluation; young teenagers …”
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Intelligent multi-modeling reveals biological relationships and adaptive phenotypes for dairy cow adaptation to climate change by Robson Mateus Freitas Silveira, Angela Maria de Vasconcelos, Concepta McManus, Luiz Paulo Fávero, Iran José Oliveira da Silva

“…Biological analysis formed seven distinct mechanisms, each associated with specific biological functions and climate-driven effects on physiological and productive traits. 1) Blood traits were related to all milk components; 2) Lipid and energy metabolism, as well as kidney function, are related to the regulation of body temperature and milk composition; 3) Immunity and thyroid hormones are related to radiant thermal load; and 4) Homeostasis is the organic balance maintained between thermoregulatory, hormonal, hematological, productive, and biochemical functions, which are influenced by environmental variables. …”
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Effect of Structured Physical Activity Programs on Physical Fitness and Body Compotition Among Junior High School: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Yafi Velyan Mahyudi, Desy Tya Maya Ningrum, Hafizah Hafizah, Danang Aji Setyawan

“… Abstract: The purpose of the study is to ascertain how an organized physical exercise program might enhance body composition and physical fitness. The research method used was an experiment by comparing the two interventions in the control and experimental groups. …”
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Exploring the biotechnological applications of Spirulina maxima: a comprehensive review by J. C. Jacuinde-Ruíz, J. C. González-Hernández

“…Abstract The Spirulina maxima algae is a phototrophic, multicellular, filamentous cyanobacteria of greenish blue tones, without ramifications and is characterized mainly by its helical form, thickness of approximately 3 to 12 µm and length of 500 µm; its development depends on factors such as temperature, light intensity, pH, aeration speed, carbon dioxide concentration, carbon source, nitrogen source which determine its chemical composition, which is composed of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, and vitamins; due to this, it is widely used in industries such as food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and energy to obtain different products of great value. …”
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Characterization of EAF and LF Slags Through an Upgraded Stationary Flowsheet Model of the Electric Steelmaking Route by Ismael Matino, Alice Petrucciani, Antonella Zaccara, Valentina Colla, Maria Ferrer Prieto, Raquel Arias Pérez

“…A reliable characterization of the slag’s composition is crucial for the identification of the best valorization pathway, but, currently, slag monitoring is often discontinuous. …”
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FEEDING FREQUENCY IN REARING JUVENILES OF SURUVI Steindachneridion scriptum by Jeanderson da Silva VIANA, Fábio Carneiro STERZELECKI, Juliet Kiyoko SUGAI, Alex Pires de Oliveira NUÑER

“…At the end of the feeding, no significant differences were observed in the growth variables, body composition of proteins and lipids, and alkaline proteases and lipase activity (p>0.05) between treatments. …”
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Identifying landscape patterns at different scales as driving factors for urban flooding by Yao Li, Frank Badu Osei, Shaoqing Dai, Tangao Hu, Alfred Stein

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