Development and validation of the sarcopenia composite index: A comprehensive approach for assessing sarcopenia in the ageing population by Hsiu-Wen Kuo, Chih-Dao Chen, Amy Ming-Fang Yen, Chenyi Chen, Yang-Teng Fan

“…Additionally, we explore the risk factors associated with ZoSCI to provide insights into early prevention and intervention strategies. Method: This retrospective study analysed data between January 2017 and December 2021 from an elderly health programme in Taiwan, applying the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia criteria to assess sarcopenia. …”
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Insights from core/shell ZnCuInS/ZnS nanocrystals, type-II confinement, and implications for the design of safer industrial nanocrystals by Michał Zieliński, Agnieszka Gajewicz-Skretna

“…Overall, our study demonstrates that atomistic modeling of ZnCuInS/ZnS nanocrystals provides a powerful method to engineer quantum dot performance through compositional and geometric optimization, paving the way for advanced applications in photonics, optoelectronics, and nanosafety.…”
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Chemical Composition and Bioactivity Dataset Integration to Identify Antiproliferative Compounds in <i>Phyllanthus</i> Plants by Luis Diaz, Taylor H. Díaz-Herrera, Ericsson Coy-Barrera

“…Methods: The integration of liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS)-based chemical composition data with antiproliferative activity against three cancer cell lines—PC-3 (prostate adenocarcinoma), SiHa (cervical carcinoma), and A549 (lung carcinoma)—as well as a normal mouse fibroblast line (L929) was performed by covariate analysis. …”
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Dynamics of saliva cytokine levels during intraoperative photodynamic therapy in patients with locally advanced oral cancer by E. Yu. Komarova, E. Yu. Zlatnik, E. F. Komarova, I. A. Novikova, E. A. Dzhenkova, M. A. Engibaryan, A. B. Sagakyants, V. V. Pozdnyakova, L. Ya. Rozenko

“…Assessment of the level of certain cytokines in the saliva of patients with primary locally advanced cancer of the oral mucosa in addition to surgical treatment with intraoperative PDT (IPDT).Patients and methods. …”
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Graded SiC reinforced magnesium wires: Towards high throughput composite alloy discovery by Zhuocheng Xu, Xingjian Zhao, Oliver Watts, W. Mark Rainforth, Milo S.P. Shaffer, Sam Holdsworth, Dikai Guan, Qianqian Li

“…High-throughput methods can accelerate the development of metal alloys and (nano)composites, both empirically and as input to computational methods. …”
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Hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper-based architected materials and copper–aluminum interpenetrating phase composites by Abdulrahman Jaber, Agyapal Singh, Dimitrios C. Rodopoulos, Nikolaos Karathanasopoulos

“…The work investigates the thermomechanical performance of copper-based architected metamaterials and Copper–Aluminum Interpenetrating Phase Composites (IPCs) engineered through hybrid casting manufacturing methods. …”
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Analysis of Failures and Protective Measures for Core Rods in Composite Long-Rod Insulators of Transmission Lines by Guohui Pang, Zhijin Zhang, Jianlin Hu, Qin Hu, Hualong Zheng, Xingliang Jiang

“…Preventive strategies encompassing material modification (such as superhydrophobic coatings, self-diagnostic materials, and self-healing epoxy resin), structural optimization (like the optimization of grading rings), and advanced inspection methods (such as IRT detection, Terahertz (THz) detection, X-ray computed tomography (XCT)) are proposed. …”
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Monte Carlo Simulation of Gamma and Neutron Shielding with High-performance Ultra-heavy Cement Composite by Mohammadreza Alipoor, Mahdi Eshghi, Ramazan Sever

“…This study highlights the effective radiation shielding potential of cementitious composites and demonstrates the importance of advancing safety measures in medical and industrial radiation applications.…”
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Influence of Electrolyte Composition on the Semiconductor–Electrolyte Interface (SEI) Built-In for Enhanced Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Processes by Bartłomiej Leks, Aleksandra Parzuch, Nabila Nawaz, Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, Krzysztof Bienkowski, Renata Solarska

“…By tailoring electrolyte composition, researchers can unlock significant improvements in catalytic efficiency and stability, paving the way for advanced PEC technologies. …”
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Robust biochar yield and composition prediction via uncertainty-aware ResNet-based autoencoder by Yali Zhang, Bowen Lei, Amirhossein Mahdaviarab, Xiao Wang, Zong Liu

“…Additionally, robust sensitivity analyses of the input covariates revealed the impact of data uncertainty on the performance of the model, emphasizing the robustness of the model. In advancing the application of machine learning in biochar research, this study provides a reliable method to determine optimal production conditions. …”
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Research Progress in the Composition and Performance of Mn-Based Low-Temperature Selective Catalytic Reduction Catalysts by Yuming Yang, Xue Bian, Feng Xie, Yuting Bai, Jing Wang

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Fast Reverse Design of 4D‐Printed Voxelized Composite Structures Using Deep Learning and Evolutionary Algorithm by Mengtao Wang, Zaiyang Liu, Hidemitsu Furukawa, Zhuo Li, Yifei Ge, Yifan Xu, Zhe Qiu, Yang Tian, Zhongkui Wang, Ren Xu, Lin Meng

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Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)-Reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Fibrillar Composite Membranes: Production by Centrifugal Spinning and Characterization by Enes Atas, Abdulbaki Belet, Murat Kazanci

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Multifunctional Polyimide for Packaging and Thermal Management of Electronics: Design, Synthesis, Molecular Structure, and Composite Engineering by Xi Chen, Xin Fu, Zhansheng Chen, Zaiteng Zhai, Hongkang Miu, Peng Tao

“…This review first summarizes the intrinsic properties of polyimides, followed by a systematic discussion of chemical synthesis, surface modification approaches, molecular design principles, and composite fabrication methods. We comprehensively examine both conventional polymerization synthetic routes and emerging techniques such as microwave-assisted thermal imidization and chemical vapor deposition. …”
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Dual-Mode Integration of a Composite Nanoparticle in PES Membranes: Enhanced Performance and Photocatalytic Potential by Rund Abu-Zurayk, Nour Alnairat, Haneen Waleed, Aya Khalaf, Duaa Abu-Dalo, Ayat Bozeya, Razan Afaneh

“…The nanoparticles were synthesized using the sol–gel auto-combustion method and incorporated into PES membranes through mixed-matrix embedding (1 wt% and 3 wt%) and surface coating. …”
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Smart Polymer Composites Strain Sensors in Biomedicine: State-of-the-Art Material De-Sign and Applications by Tabarak M.K. Al-Sharooi, Wessam Al Azzawi, Muzher Taha Mohamed

“… Polymer composite strain sensors have garnered significant attention in recent years within the field of biomedical applications, primarily due to the remarkable advancements achieved in conductive polymer technology. …”
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Electrospun composite nanofibers for wound healing: synthesis, characterization, and clinical potential of biopolymer-based materials by Prashant D. Yadav, Pramod V. Londhe, Sachin S. Chavan, Dadaso D. Mohite, Ghansham B. Firame, Sarang S. Kadam, Mahesh J. Patil, M. I. Ansari

“…This review discusses the preparation methods, optimal electrospinning parameters, and challenges like solution viscosity and environmental conditions. …”
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Using isometric log-ratio in compositional data analysis for developing a groundwater pollution index by Junseop Oh, Kyoung-Ho Kim, Ho-Rim Kim, Sunhwa Park, Seong-Taek Yun

“…This study highlights the essential role of CoDa, especially the ILR -transformation, in overcoming the limitations of traditional statistical methods that often neglect the relative nature of hydrochemical data. …”
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Effect of Online Plasma Treatment on Fiber Surfaces and Mechanical Properties of Continuous Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites by Yipeng Pan, Yuanyuan Liu, Yadong He, Chunling Xin, Feng Ren, Yang Yu

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Quantum phase transition and composite excitations of antiferromagnetic spin trimer chains in a magnetic field by Jun-Qing Cheng, Zhi-Yao Ning, Han-Qing Wu, Dao-Xin Yao

“…Abstract Motivated by recent advancements in theoretical and experimental studies of the high-energy excitations on an antiferromagnetic trimer chain, we numerically investigate the quantum phase transition and composite dynamics in this system by applying a magnetic field. …”
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