Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene and Coir Fiber Composites: Contributions to the Circular Economy by Guilherme de Oliveira Martins, Silvia Angélica Domingues de Carvalho, Karine Cappuccio de Castro, Ivana Cesarino, Alcides Lopes Leão

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of polypropylene and coir fiber composites and of sheets made with coir fiber alone, without the addition of binders. …”
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An Audit of Indication, Distribution, and Failure of Direct Composite Restoration in a Tertiary Hospital by Shakeerah O. Gbadebo, Gbenga Emmanuel Adebayo, Asidat Olayonu Oyediran, Zakka Gundiri Baraya

“…Background: Currently, the move to phase down/phase out Amalgam as a direct restorative material has made composite restoration presently the most used direct tooth-coloured restoration in all teeth. …”
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Static and Dynamic Assessments of a Sulfur-Triglyceride Composite for Antimicrobial Surface Applications by Shalini K. Wijeyatunga, Perla Y. Sauceda-Oloño, Nawoda L. Kapuge Dona, Bárbara G. S. Guinati, Katelyn M. Derr, Katelyn A. Tisdale, Ashlyn D. Smith, Andrew G. Tennyson, Rhett C. Smith

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Investigation of enhancing EDM machining performance of INCONEL alloy using composite electrodes by Shabarinathan KT, Senthilkumar K, Kathiravan N, Udhayachandran RM

“…Experiments revealed a strong correlation between high duty cycles, duty ratios, and arcing propensity, with composite tools being more susceptible due to their variable conductivity. …”
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Dynamic Properties of Concrete Composite Panels under Eccentric Compression Loading Tests by Max De Castro MAGALHAES, Roberto Marcio da SILVA

“…The main aim of this paper is to examine the variability of some dynamic properties of concrete composite panels to in-plane eccentric compression loads via static and dynamic impact testing. …”
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Biochemical composition and nutritional value of green mass of the sainfoin varieties and promising lines by N. S. Kravchenko, S. A. Ignatiev, N. G. Ignatieva, A. A. Regidin

“…The study of the biochemical composition of sainfoin made it possible to establish varietal differences and variability of traits that characterize the nutritional value of the feed. …”
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Optimized Cooling Solutions for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles using PCM Composites by Marappan Muthukumar, Mahendran A., Ravivarman G., Suresh Kumar K., Elango M., Kesavan S.P., Devarajan R.

“…The variables used for optimization include the phase change materials mass denotes as X, the thermal conduction of paraffin aluminum composite denotes as Y, and the water flow rate denotes as Z. …”
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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

“…For concrete–OSA, the compressive strength tests followed the LVS EN 12390-3:2019 standards, with elastic modulus conversions being made via IS 456:2000 Clause 6.2.3.1, which showed a variable decrease across different strength classes. …”
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Random shear resistance of a headed-stud connector in composite steel-concrete beam by Tomasz Domański, Mariusz Maślak

“…The dependence of such value on the mutual relationship between the coefficients determining the statistical variability of the strength of the connector steel as well as the strength of the concrete from which the floor slab was made is also demonstrated. …”
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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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Diversity of Ethiopian Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.) Based on Compositions of Essential Oil by Basazinew Degu, Bizuayehu Tesfaye, Wendawek Abebe, Kebebew Assefa

“…Studies have revealed the presence of variability among black cumin genotypes in EOCs. In Ethiopia, few studies have been conducted to explore the variability of black cumin genotypes by using EOCs. …”
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Nutritional quality of Piptocoma discolor and Cratylia argentea as a non-timber forest products for animal feed in the Caquetá province by Faver Álvarez Carrillo, Fernando Casanoves, Yolanda Cuellar Medina, Jhoyner Felipe Ortiz Meneses, Victor Julio Balanta Martinez, Gustavo Adolfo Celis Parra

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Effects of the Commercial Yogurt Starter on the pH, aw, TPC, TotalBacteria of Lactic Acid, Yeast Mold Numbers and Organoleptic inFermented Sausages by Agus Susilo, Aris Sri Widati, Herly Evanuarini, Mulia Winirsya Apriliyani, Premy Puspitawati Rahayu, Dewi Septi Ayuning Tyas, Raihan Rafly, Ananda Diah Pramudita

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Comparative chromato-mass spectrometric study of tinctures based on Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench by Y. I. Kornievskiy, D. Yu. Skoryna, V. H. Korniievska, N. V. Kandybei

“…The results of the study indicate that the qualitative and quantitative chemical composition of rhizomes with roots of Echinacea purpurea was characterized by complexity and variability. …”
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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

“…Specifically, the 0.75 wt.% HNT composite showed outstanding heat stability and wear resistance, which made it a good option for high-performance uses such as power plant chute and automobile liners.…”
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Spectral indexation of pixels of MODIS sea surface images for detecting inconstancy of phytopigment composition in water by Genrik S. Karabashev

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Experimental Study on Fatigue Performance of Composite Box Girder With Steel Bottom Plate and Corrugated Steel Webs by Shijin Wang, Genhui Wang, Jiang Fan, Zichen Zhang

“…In order to study the fatigue performance and fatigue failure mode of the composite box girder with steel bottom plate and corrugated webs (SBCSWs), the model beam was made and the constant and variable amplitude fatigue experiment were performed. …”
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Laboratory Study on a New Composite Plugging Material with High Bearing Strength and High-Temperature Resistance by Xiaoming Su, Zhanghua Lian, Hanqiao Xiong, Yuan Yuan, Junwei Fang

“…Also, it can work well with other fiber materials (E), variable filling particles (F and G), and superfine filling particles (H) and form a novel plugging material, named MGY-I, whose temperature resistance value is more than 473.15 K, the bearing strength is over than 9 MPa, the mud filtrate invasion depth of sand bed made from coarse particles (10∼20 mesh) is only 3.0 cm within 30 minutes, and the invasion depth is less than 1 cm within 30 minutes when the sand bed is made from 80∼100 mesh. …”
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Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and the prevalence of periodontitis: results from NHANES 2009–2014 by Xinru Chen, Rui Han, Xinwei Liu, Jincheng Xu

“…Methods Six dietary antioxidants (vitamins A, C, and E, zinc, selenium, and carotenoids) were extracted from two 24-h recall interviews utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted between 2009 and 2014. The composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) made calculations using data on the intake of these six dietary antioxidants. …”
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