Hydrogen peroxide activation of waste tire crumb rubber for improving compatibility with bitumen: Laboratory and molecular dynamics insights by Nie Tian, Piergiorgio Tataranni, Cesare Sangiorgi

“…Molecular dynamics simulations further confirmed that AWCR has a closer solubility parameter and higher binding energy to bitumen than WCR, reflected in a relatively slower diffusion rate. This study provides comprehensive evidence for an eco-friendly method of WCR surface treatment for more efficient recycling of tire rubber in asphalt pavements.…”
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Carbon-Rich Nanocomposites Based on Polyaniline/Titania Nanotubes Precursor: Synergistic Effect Between Surface Adsorption and Photocatalytic Activity by Brankica Gajić, Milica Milošević, Dejan Kepić, Gordana Ćirić-Marjanović, Zoran Šaponjić, Marija Radoičić

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ACO-NM hybrid optimization calculation method for transit time of oxygen activation logging in CO2 injection profile by WANG Zhengyan, CHEN Meng, YANG Guofeng, LIU Guoquan, PEI Yang, CHEN Qiang

“…Pulsed neutron oxygen activation logging is employed as a dynamic monitoring technology for oxygen-containing fluid injection in a complex string structure, reflecting the dynamic behavior of injected CO2 by recording variations in activated oxygen spectrum peaks. …”
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Bioprocess strategies for maximizing SCOBY growth and evaluating fermentation dynamics on phenolic content and antioxidant activity in Roselle-based Kombucha by Widiastuti Setyaningsih, Wa Ode Reza Sindy Warni, Intan Dewi Larasati, Rini Yanti, Tyas Utami

“…This study aimed to optimize fermentation parameters—roselle concentration, sucrose levels, and initial symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) mass—to enhance microbial activity, phenolic stability, and antioxidant properties.High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) identified chlorogenic acid (270.62 mg L⁻¹), quercetin-3-glucoside (31.96 mg L⁻¹), and rutin (7.7 mg L⁻¹) as predominant phenolics, with protocatechuic acid increasing over 14 days. …”
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Relative Pose Estimation of an Uncooperative Target with Camera Marker Detection by Batu Candan, Simone Servadio

“…Accurate and robust relative pose estimation is the first step in ensuring the success of an active debris removal mission. This paper introduces a novel method to detect structural markers on the European Space Agency’s Environmental Satellite (ENVISAT) for safe de-orbiting using image processing and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). …”
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Determination of the maximum number of employees of the JSC Russian Railways engaged in transportation activities when planning measures for programs to increase labor productivity by E. N. Efimova, P. A. Shanchenko, E. V. Ershova

“…Optimization of its number is reflected in the characteristics of the production process, and above all on its sustainability. …”
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Photo-Enhanced Peroxymonosulfate Activation via Well-Dispersed Cobalt Nanoparticles Encapsulated on Carbon Nitride for 2,8-Dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Removal by Yao Yue, Teer Wen, Yunfei He, Xuetong Qu, Jibo Dou, Yuchi Zhong, Jiafeng Ding, Hangjun Zhang

“…The removal of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) via advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) poses a significant challenge due to their high toxicity and chemical stability. In this study, a series of well-dispersed cobalt nanoparticles supported on carbon nitrides (xCoCNs) was synthesized to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for 2,8-dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (2,8-DCDD) degradation under visible light. …”
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Investigation of the role of Gd3+ in energy transfer mechanism of Eu3+ activated LaNbO4 phosphors for solid-state lighting by Nitesh Kumar M, K Muralidaran, Samuel P

“…Lanthanum niobate (LaNbO _4 ), due to its remarkable chemical and thermal stability, is an excellent host material and europium (Eu ^3+ ) ion is a key red activator in several inorganic phosphor materials. …”
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Prussian Blue Analogue-Derived p-n Junction Heterostructure for Photothermal Reverse Water–Gas Shift: Enhanced Activity and Selectivity via Synergistic Effects by Shaorui Jia, Xinbo Zhang, Junhong Ma, Chaoyun Ma, Xue Yu, Yuanhao Wang

“…This unique configuration offers dual functional advantages: (1) the abundant heterointerfaces provide highly active sites for enhanced CO₂ and H₂ adsorption/activation, and (2) the engineered energy band structure optimizes charge separation and transport efficiency. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Sol–Gel-Derived Ni-Doped TiO₂ Photocatalyst for Rapid Visible Light-Driven Mineralization of Paracetamol by Nicola Morante, Katia Monzillo, Vincenzo Vaiano, Zukhra C. Kadirova, Diana Sannino

“…Stability tests demonstrated 84% retained efficiency over five cycles, with a kinetic rate constant of 0.010 min⁻¹. …”
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Novel Visible Light-Driven Ho₂InSbO₇/Ag₃PO₄ Photocatalyst for Efficient Oxytetracycline Contaminant Degradation by Jingfei Luan, Tiannan Zhao

“…Moreover, the adaptability and stability of the HAO heterojunction were thoroughly validated. …”
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Freeze-Dried Probiotic Fermented Camel Milk Enriched with Ajwa Date Pulp: Evaluation of Functional Properties, Probiotic Viability, and In Vitro Antidiabetic and Anticancer Activit... by Sally S. Sakr, Hassan Barakat

“…All FCM variants demonstrated low water activity (0.196–0.226), indicating good potential for shelf stability. …”
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Comparative Physicochemical and Pharmacotechnical Evaluation of Three Topical Gel-Cream Formulations by Ramona Pârvănescu, Cristina Trandafirescu, Adina Magdalena Musuc, Emma Adriana Ozon, Daniela C. Culita, Raul-Augustin Mitran, Cristina-Ionela Stănciulescu, Codruța Șoica

“…AFC showed the highest oxidative stability and antioxidant activity, while IRC presented superior spreadability and cosmetic efficacy, likely due to its complex composition. …”
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Fabrication of Titanium Dioxide/Carbon Fiber (TiO2/CF) Composites for Removal of Methylene Blue (MB) from Aqueous Solution with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity by Hao Cheng, Wenkang Zhang, Xinmei Liu, Tingfan Tang, Jianhua Xiong

“…After 5 repeated uses, the composite TiO2/CF2/1 still exhibited rather high activity toward the degradation of methylene blue, where the decolorization efficiency of methylene blue achieved 92% and the loss of activity was negligible. …”
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CABAD: A video dataset for benchmarking child aggression recognition by Shehzad Ali, Md Tanvir Islam, Ik Hyun Lee, Mohammad Hijji, Khan Muhammad

“…These quantitative improvements reflect a strong balance between accuracy, stability, and computational efficiency, confirming CABA_Net’s effectiveness in recognizing child-aggressive activities.…”
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Selenium foliar application alleviates salinity stress in sweet william (Dianthus barbatus L.) by enhancing growth and reducing oxidative damage by Haider Adnan Alvan, Zohreh Jabbarzadeh, Javad Rezapour Fard, Parviz Noruzi

“…Indeed, at 10µM application level in most of salinity treatments and controls, enhancing the salinity tolerance was reflected. These evidences show cell membrane stabilization of Se through maintaining compounds with various protective functions coupled with enhancing their antioxidant enzyme capacity at efficient low doses. …”
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Tomato Pomace as a Valuable Resource: Characterization of Sunflower and Rapeseed Oil Extracts from Ox Heart Tomato (<i>Lycopersicon esculentum</i>) by Dumitriţa Flaiş, Mariana Spinei, Mircea Oroian

“…Notable differences between extracts made with sunflower versus rapeseed oil were observed, reflecting variations in chemical composition, extraction efficiency, and oil–pomace interactions. …”
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Analysis of students’ foot pressure distribution on the ground, as well as their body balance before and after exercise by Jarosław Jaszczur-Nowicki, Joanna Bukowska, Dariusz Kruczkowski, Michał Spieszny, Magdalena Pieniążek, Grzegorz Mańko

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FORMATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS OF CADETS OF SES HIGHER SCHOOLS TO WORK IN RISKY CIRCUMSTANCES by Andriy V. Lytvyn, Larysa A. Rudenko

“…The essence of psychological readiness of future civil defense specialists to work in risky circumstances in the context of the specifics of their professional activity is considered. Its successful implementation requires from specialists not only the formation of specific professional knowledge, skills, and abilities to apply them quickly and accurately (competence), but also constant and extreme concentration, mobilization, vigilance, efficiency of thinking and of responding to events, confidence in the correctness of decisions, in the success of their own actions (professionally important qualities), as well as the state of emotional and volitional stability and actualization of their intellectual and personal potential in decisionmaking and direct activities in extreme situations, reflecting the connection with various aspects of personal regulation, including rationality (psychological readiness). …”
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Comparison of High-Efficiency MgO/Na₂CO₃ and MgO/K₂CO₃ as Heterogeneous Solid Base Catalysts for Biodiesel Production from Soybean Oil by Xiangyang Li, Xunxiang Jia, Weiji Li, Shufan Jia, Siwei Zhang, Jiliang Song, Jiao Wang

“…This study confirms that Na⁺ incorporation into the MgO lattice can optimize the distribution of active sites. Although K⁺ surface enrichment can enhance structural stability, the higher leaching rate leads to a rapid decline in catalyst activity, providing a theoretical basis for balancing catalyst activity and durability in sustainable biodiesel production.…”
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