MoS2-Fe3C composite: a dual-functional material for methylene blue adsorption and photocatalysis in sustainable energy systems by Amal T. Mogharbel, Amnah S. Al Zbedy, Mona H. Alhalafi, Ahmed H. Jawhari, Zehbah A. Al-Ahmed, Omaymah Alaysuy, Sahar Sallam, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly

“…The individual materials and the composite were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and BET surface area analysis, confirming the successful formation of the composite with the desired structure. The adsorption and photocatalytic performance of the synthesized materials were evaluated for methylene blue (MB) removal from water. …”
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Preparation of bio-polyol via bamboo wastes liquefaction and the effects of bleaching by hydrogen peroxide treatment by Redzuan Mohammad Suffian James, Paridah Md Tahir, Norwahyuni Mohd Yusof, Syeed SaifulAzry Osman Al-Edrus, Zurina Zainal Abidin, Mohd Zuhri Mohamed Yusoff, Seng Hua Lee, H’ng Paik San

“…Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) results showed that bleached and unbleached bamboo polyols only showed slight distinctions indicates that the chemical composition and structure of the untreated liquefied bamboo did not undergo significant changes as a result of the bleaching process.…”
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Design of novel pyrazole and benzofuran-based derivatives as potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitors for Alzheimer’s disease management by Mohamed El Fadili, Amine Ez-Zoubi, Mourad Aloui, Somdutt Mujwar, Hatem A. Abuelizz, Menana Elhalaoui, Adnan Amin

“…Both C27** and C7 revealed their significant chemical reactivity after their optimization with B3LYP 6-31G (d, p) using the density functional theory (DFT), in addition to large similarities to the candidate drugs with desired pharmacokinetic and physicochemical features and good levels of molecular stability towards the crystal structure of human acetylcholinesterase protein (PDB ID of 4EY7).…”
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Theoretical Insight into Organic Dyes Incorporating Triphenylamine-Based Donors and Binary π-Conjugated Bridges for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Shuxian Wei, Xiaoqing Lu, Xiaofan Shi, Zhigang Deng, Yang Shao, Lianming Zhao, Wenyue Guo, Chi-Man Lawrence Wu

“…Molecular geometry, electronic structure, and optical absorption spectra are analyzed in the gas phase, chloroform, and dimethylformamide (DMF) solutions. …”
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Comparative Corneal Histomorphometry Between Birds of Different Species by Rafaela A. R. Tozetti, Matheus V. L. Moreira, Rosélia L. S. Araújo, Liria Q. L. Hirano, Bret A. Moore, Paula D. Galera

“…While the general structure and composition were consistent with those of other vertebrates, significant differences were found among species in the thickness of the corneal layers. …”
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Temperature Sensing Diode in InP-Based Photonic Integration Technology by Wenjing Tian, Bart Bas, Dylan Harmsen, Kevin Williams, Xaveer Leijtens

“…These sensors boast a simple structure, easy operation, straightforward temperature interpretation, and high compatibility with the foundry process. …”
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Molecular insights into the interaction between cytochrome c and carbon nanomaterials by Ivana Fenoglio, Shagufta Gul, Francesco Barbero, Enrica Mecarelli, Claudio Medana, Angelo Gallo, Carlotta Polizzi

“…Here the mechanism of interaction of carbon nanoparticles (CNPs), chosen as model of redox-active CNMs, with cyt c has been studied with the aim to shed light into these discrepancies. The effect of CNPs on the redox state of cyt c was monitored by UV–vis spectroscopy and 1D 1H NMR, while the effect on the primary, secondary, and tertiary cyt c structure was investigated by FIA/LC-MS and Circular Dichroism (CD). …”
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The relationship between income level and road traffic deaths: an empirical analysis for 22 OECD countries by Yuksel Bayraktar, Serdar Aydin, Mehmet Firat Olgun, Ayfer Ozyilmaz, Metin Toprak

“…Fractional frequency unit root test with structural break was used for convergence analysis. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF BIOCOMPOSITE FILM FROM BANANA PEEL AND CORN STARCH INCORPORATED WITH CINNAMON ESSENTIAL OIL by Azlin-Hasim Shafrina, Fatin Nur Nabila Natasha Khairul Jamil, Mohamad Khairi Zainol

“…This may due to the modification of structural positioning of the film matrix occurred with the addition of cinnamon EO, hence, resulted in brittlenessand reductionstrength of the biocomposite film. …”
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Diagnostic Analysis of Crosswalk Safety Hazards in Pedestrian Environments: A SHAP-Enhanced Machine Learning Approach With Street-View Imagery by Caryl Anne M. Barquilla, Jeongwoo Lee

“…These results highlight the importance of combining visual and structural data for thorough risk assessment and further the use of interpretable machine learning in urban safety research. …”
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Eggshell powder as a mineral source for calcium fortification of brownie by Arman Esmaeili, Mohsen Barzegar, Amir Pouya Ghandehari Yazdi, Amin Karimi

“…This study examines the effects of incorporating eggshell powder (ESP) at different levels of 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, and 8.0 % as a natural calcium (Ca) source in brownie formulations, focusing on their physicochemical, nutritional, textural, structural, and sensory properties. Additionally, the oxidative stability of the fortified brownies, measured through peroxide value (PV) and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) value, was assessed during 10 day of storage at room temperature. …”
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Retracted: Overexpression of RPN2 promotes osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs through the JAK/STAT3 pathway by Ling Ni, Jianhua Yu, Xueqiong Gui, Zhonghua Lu, Xiwen Wang, Hongyan Guo, Ying Zhou

“…Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone mass and degenerating bone structure, which cause severe bone fragility and increase the risk for fractures. …”
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Robust MXene aerogel assisted by cellulose nanofiber for efficient crude oil spill remediation by Shuwei Tang, Lansheng Wei, Zhengguo Wu, Jiayao Weng, Jiwen Luo, Xiaoying Wang

“…Here, a novel multifunctional aerogel was fabricated through directional freeze-drying, leveraging its photothermal properties and directional structure for the rapid cleanup of crude oil. The aerogel incorporates 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy oxidized nanocellulose to enhance Ti3C2Tx (MXene) to construct functional networks, MXene/gold nanoparticles (MX/AuNPs) as photothermal absorbers, and methyltrimethoxysilane for hydrophobic coatings. …”
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Magnetic soft centirobot to mitigate biological threats by Jayraj V. Vaghasiya, Carmen C. Mayorga‐Martinez, Jaroslav Zelenka, Shelja Sharma, Tomas Ruml, Martin Pumera

“…Finally, factors affecting the accelerated propulsion of g‐C3N4 soft centirobot such as design principle, structure geometry, body mass, driving mechanism, and magnetic sensitivity, have been investigated. …”
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Rethink of Individual Transferable Quota Fishery Management System in China: A Case Study in Zhejiang Province, China by Yuan Jiang, Zoe Qu, Huijuan Hao, Siying Wang

“…In light of the successful experience of ITQ-management in many countries’ fishery reforms, the Chinese government has also carried out corresponding reform pilot projects in some cities. …”
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Bioremediation Potential of <i>Rhodococcus qingshengii</i> PM1 in Sodium Selenite-Contaminated Soil and Its Impact on Microbial Community Assembly by Mu Peng, Guangai Deng, Chongyang Hu, Xue Hou, Zhiyong Wang

“…Our results indicated that sodium selenite and strain PM1 were key predictors of bacterial community structure in selenium-contaminated soils. Exposure to sodium selenite initially led to reductions in microbial diversity and a shift in dominant bacterial groups, particularly an increase in <i>Actinobacteria</i> and a decrease in <i>Acidobacteria</i>. …”
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Photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin antibiotic from aqueous solution by BiFeO3 nanocomposites using response surface methodology by R. Mostafaloo, M. Asadi-Ghalhari, H. Izanloo, A. Zayadi

“…The influent of ciprofloxacin to water resources in a low concentration affect the photosynthesis of plants, transforms the morphological structure of the algae, and then disrupts the aquatic ecosystem. 75% of this compound is excreted from the body down to the wastewater which should be removed. …”
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Diversity and Key Organisms in the Biocrust of a Tropical Granite-Gneiss Rocky Outcrop by Mateus Fernandes Oliveira, Cleber Cunha Figueredo, Adaíses Simone Maciel-Silva

“…This study examines biocrust composition in a granite-gneiss outcrop in a rural landscape in Southeastern Brazil, identifying microhabitats and analyzing co-occurrence patterns and community structure. We recorded eleven bryophyte species and one diatom species, while six cyanobacteria, three charophytes, and two chlorophytes were identified at the genus level. …”
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Wearable devices for monitoring sweat glucose: an integrated strategy for efficient electrochemical sensors by Ruiyu Luo, Yi Yang, Shayuanzi Huang, Zhi Huang

“…Firstly, the principle, classification, application and role of electrochemical sensor in biological fluid monitoring are introduced. Then the structure of sweat glands, sweat production mechanism, collection methods and detection difficulties were reviewed, and the advantages and disadvantages of common detection methods were analyzed. …”
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Physical characteristics of biodegradable pots from empty fruit bunches (EFB) and sawdust waste as planting media by Hamidah Harahap, Halimatuddahliana Nasution, Renita Manurung, Ayuni Yustira, Azura A. Rashid

“…The percentage of biodegradation decreased because of the dense structure of sawdust and high lignin content. FTIR analysis showed that biodegradable pots have various functional groups of organic materials that form biodegradable pots. …”
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