The shear bond measurement of two self-adhesive composite resins to both enamel and dentin (An in vitro study) by Abdulkareem Ramadhan Ibrahim

“… Background and objectives: The aim of this study is to measure the shear bond strength of two self-adhesive composite resins (Vertise Flow, Kerr and Constic, DMG) to both enamel and dentin and compared it to that of conventional flowable composite (used with self-etching bonding system). Methods: Sixty freshly extracted human third molar teeth were chosen for this study (thirty for enamel samples and thirty for dentin samples). …”
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Unlocking the potential of rice straw: Sustainable utilization strategies for Bangladesh by Bidhan Nath, Md Moudud Ahmmed, Subrata Paul, Md Durrul Huda, Mohammad Afzal Hossain, Sharmin Islam

“…A strategic approach to overcoming challenges and leveraging opportunities in rice straw utilization through technological advancements is proposed, aiming for sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. The current study emphasizes the importance of further research, particularly in the exploration of industrial and commercial applications of rice straw, to maximize its potential as a valuable agricultural residue.…”
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Waterpipe Smokers in Sulaimani City/ Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Bestun Ibrahim Hama Rahim, Abdulrahman M. Ibrahem, Niaz Mustafa Kamal

“…0.05 was used to show a level of significance. The age range of the waterpipe smokers was 16-39 years with the mean age was 24.63 years.  …”
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Advancements in Nanotechnology for Enhanced Food Safety and Hygiene: Pathogen Detection, Smart Packaging, and Preservation Applications by Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Ammar B. Altemimi, Qausar Hamed AlKaisy, Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Aryan Mahmood Faraj, Tablo Azad H.Slih, Rawaa H. Tlay, Tarek Gamal Mohamed Abd El-Maksoud, Franscesco Cacciola

“…The emergence of biodegradable nanocomposites and edible films offers eco-friendly packaging alternatives, addressing environmental concerns while maintaining food integrity. …”
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Zika, a Mosquito-Transmitted Virus by L. Phil Lounibos, Barry W. Alto, Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena, Cynthia C. Lord, Chelsea T. Smartt, C. Roxanne Rutledge Connelly, Jorge R. Rey

“… Zika is a mosquito-transmitted virus that has spread broadly in tropical regions and caused epidemics, especially in the past 8 to 9 years. In its native range in West Africa and Uganda, the Zika virus stays in the forest for the most part, and human infections are considered incidental and medically inconsequential. …”
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NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSBORDER CRIME: AN OVERIEW by OWUDA RASHIDA LAMIDI

“…Nigeria works with neighbours and friends to stop the spread of weapons and fight terrorism. …”
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Exploring the Reasons for Dropouts of Injectable Contraceptive in Burdwan Municipal area, West Bengal, India: Beneficiaries’ and Service Providers’ Perspectives by Arif Hossain, Pramit Goswami, Kaushik Mitra, Pranita Taraphdar, Suman Sannigrahi, Soumik Dandapat

“…The study’s findings are anticipated to be applied in formulating regulations that will increase compliance with Antara and make the program more acceptable and consumer-friendly.…”
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Geoelectrical Characterization of Aquifer Precincts in Parts of Lapai, North Central Nigeria by MT Tsepav, SI Ibrahim, FA Bayegun

“…The 1xD Interprex interpretation software was used for the data interpretation which revealed four layers comprising the top lateritic soil, silty /clayey, weathered basement and fresh basement rocks. The resistivity of these layers varied from 4.54Ωm to 27987.60Ωm while the depth varied from 0.440m to 1079.5m. …”
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Efficient recovery of Ce(III) ions from acidic solutions using oxalic acid crosslinked chitosan by Tabtila Okta Rinila, Soon Kong Yong, Waheeba Ahmed Al-Amrani, Agustono Wibowo, Nurul Filzah Ghazali, Murat Yılmaz, Faiz Bukhari Mohd Suah, Megat Ahmad Kamal Megat Hanafiah

“…The oxalic acid crosslinked chitosan (CHOA) adsorbent was fabricated via an eco-friendly two-step technique and employed for the Ce(III) ions adsorption from a water-based solution. …”
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SINO-NIGERIA RELATIONS AND GLOBAL OIL POLITICS, 1999-2023: ASYMMETRICAL OR SYMMETRICAL? by RUTH O. OGUNNOWO, SAMUEL S. OJO

“…This approach provides a fresh perspective by combining geopolitical and economic analyses, thus moving beyond the traditional narratives and offering a richer exploration of the subject. …”
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Comparative drug release kinetics of Terminalia arjuna mediated SeNPs NanoGel and ZnONPs NanoGel – An in-vitro study by R. Vijayalakshmi, N. Ambalavanan, S. Rajeshkumar, Jaideep Mahendra, Uma Sudhakar, Devi Parameswari

“…Five-milliliter samples were withdrawn from the dissolution medium at 30-min intervals and replaced with fresh PBS buffer to maintain a constant volume. The released drug amount was measured using a UV spectrophotometer (Systronics, India) at 290 nm. …”
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Potassium-pillared Na4FeV(PO4)3@C cathode for high-performance sodium-ion batteries by Jiafeng Zhou, Wei Zhang, Jin Bai, Qingqing Wang, Bo Ding, Hao Gong

“…In this study, we partially substituted V with the environmentally friendly and cost-effective transition element Fe and doped K into the Na site to fabricate a series of Na4-xKxFeV(PO4)3@C composites using a facile sol-gel method. …”
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Adapting the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist: A collaborative study in West Africa by Kadidiatou R. Kourouma, Tieba Millogo, Aissatou Diallo, Wambi M.E. Yaméogo, Marie L. Agbré-Yacé, Mamadou D. Baldé, Issaka Tiembré, Alexandre Delamou, Séni Kouanda

“…Background: The World Health Organization Safe Childbirth Checklist (WHO SCC) was developed to increase the uptake of essential birth practices; however, only a few studies have adopted this process in French West African countries. Aim: This study aimed to describe the WHO SCC adaptation process across Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Guinea, and the lessons learned. …”
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Deterioration in Physical Engine Oil Properties after Different Trip Length by Dana Kareem Hameed

“…Fresh engine oils or engine lubricants lose some of their properties during service, engine lubricant deterioration leads to change in oil properties, which ultimately have effect on engine overall performance.  …”
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The Public Signs of Vilnius: Languages and Genres by Inga Daraškienė

“…The analysis of monolingual signs in foreign languages shows that the most significant proportion of such signs are stickers, shop signs, and graffiti, and the most common languages are English, Russian, Italian, German, French, Latin, and Latin. …”
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Web-Based File Sharing System: A Case Study of Kabale University. by Akandinda, Abraham

“…Sharing files is also protected by access control. Security, user - friendly and cross platform capability are the main purposes of the new Web-based File Sharing System. …”
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Assessment of the Effect of Rosemary on Tomato Preservation. by Nanyanzi,Teopista

“…This study investigated the efficacy of rosemary extract in preserving tomatoes, aiming to assess its impact and evaluate varying concentrations on tomato shelf life. Fresh tomatoes were randomly sourced from local markets, and crude extracts were prepared from rosemary leaves using cold maceration. …”
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Experiences of Participants in An Agricultural Livelihood Support Initiative for People Living With HIV In Central Uganda. by Tumwine, Christopher, Addo, Isaac Yeboah, Zakumumpa, Henry, Seeley, Janet, Oucul, Lazarus

“…The following themes emerged as facilitators: access to land and animal feed, prior farming experience, and supportive family and friends. Some participants experienced challenges including animal/poultry diseases, livestock theft, “low quality” agricultural inputs, unfavorable weather conditions, limited finance and land to support livelihood activities, and difficulties working in groups. …”
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Design and Simulation of a Solar Thermal Dryer for Fruits. by Amanya, Sylus

“…The main objective was to design and manufacture a user-friendly solar fruit dryer that utilizes minimal effort and harnesses the power of the sun to dehydrate various fruits into tasty chips. …”
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Design and Construction of a Solar Installation System for a Reading Room at St. Johns Secondary School Ikumba. by Turyashemererwa, Norbet

“…This project was based on applied research which aims to solve our problems, save energy, protect our environment, and encourage us not to use fossil fuels but instead be an eco-friendly human. It is radiant heat from the sun that's a natural source of energy using a range of ever-changing and developing technologies such as solar thermal energy, solar architecture, solar heating, molten salt power plants, and artificial photosynthesis. …”
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