Comparison between compositional data analysis and principal component analysis for identifying dietary patterns associated with hyperuricemia by Junkang Zhao, Junkang Zhao, Yajie Zhao, Jiannan Han, Jiannan Han, Yixuan Zhao, Sumiao Liu, Zhida Liu, Liyun Zhang, Yan Zhang

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Self-evaluation of appearance by female medicine students by Stanislaw Nowak, Ihor Zanevskyy

“…Material and Methods. Ninety-nine Casimir Pulaski Radom University in Radom females students (22.0±2.1 years old) who studied at a medicine faculty have been involved in the research. …”
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Interface microstructural and mechanical properties of Al/Mg bimetal composites fabricated by friction stir additive manufacturing by Wenxin Zhang, Yang Chen, Mingxing Han, Long Li, Ashish Kumar, Song Gao, Chuansong Wu, Lei Shi

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A comprehensive recent review and practical insights on the usage of advanced materials and enhancement strategies in thermoelectric applications by Mohamad Darwiche, Jalal Faraj, Khaled Chahine, Ali Shaito, Sary Awad, Mehdi Mortazavi, Mahmoud Khaled

“…In addition, in the present study the new recent materials after applying enhancement methods will be presented. These new materials are developed by different methods and synthesis such as doping, superlattice and heterostructure materials and other methods will be discussed. …”
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Effect of thermocycling on flexural strength of dental CAD/CAM ceramics of variable thicknesses and structures: an in vitro study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wi... by Shahad T. Alameer, Laila Al Dehailan, Sultan Akhtar, Turki Alshehri, Nourhan M. Aly, Yousif A. Al-Dulaijan, Passent Ellakany

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Effect of thermocycling on flexural strength of dental CAD/CAM ceramics of variable thicknesses and structures: an in vitro study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wi... by Shahad T. Alameer, Laila Al Dehailan, Sultan Akhtar, Turki Alshehri, Nourhan M. Aly, Yousif A. Al-Dulaijan, Passent Ellakany

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Power System Reliability Assessment with Quantification of Demand Response Uncertainty Based on Advanced Sigmoid Cloud Model by Bo Hu, Yue Sun, Wei Huang, Changzheng Shao, Tao Niu, Xin Cheng, Kaigui Xie

“…Accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed method are investigated through the case study on RBTS, RTS79 and RTS96 reliability test systems.…”
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Integrated Non-Destructive Testing for Assessing Manufacturing Defects in Melt-Fusion Bonded Thermoplastic Composite Pipes by Obinna Okolie, Nadimul Haque Faisal, Harvey Jamieson, Arindam Mukherji, James Njuguna

“…The density method is used to determine the void volume fraction. …”
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Advances in sustainable additive manufacturing: a systematic review for construction industry to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by Oluwole Joseph Oladunni, Oluwole Joseph Oladunni, Carman K. M. Lee, Idowu David Ibrahim, Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju

“…This study systematically evaluates the role of AM in advancing sustainable construction, particularly its impact on reducing GHG emissions.Materials and methodsSystematic research was conducted using resourceful methodologies. …”
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Examination into nanomaterials, nanofibers and nanoparticles advances for wound healing and scaffolds in tissue engineering application: A review by Jesubori W. Sojobi, Oluwatoyin L. Bankole, Daniella C. Ulelu, Ojo S.I. Fayomi

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Advances in 3D printing technology for preparing bone tissue engineering scaffolds from biodegradable materials by Zhen Wang, Zhen Wang, Zhen Wang, Yanan Sun, Chen Li

“…Additionally, integrating 3D bioprinting with composite materials could enhance scaffold biocompatibility and mechanical properties, presenting viable solutions to current challenges.DiscussionThis review summarizes recent advances in 3D bioprinting for BTE scaffold applications, exploring the strengths and limitations of various materials and proposing composite material combinations to improve scaffold performance. …”
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Oral Factor Xa Inhibitors versus Warfarin for the Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease by Tania Ahuja, Kelly Sessa, Cristian Merchan, John Papadopoulos, David Green

“…Warfarin remains the preferred oral anticoagulant for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have become preferred for treatment of VTE in the general population, patients with advanced CKD were excluded from the landmark trials. …”
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Smart nano-hybrid metal-organic frameworks: Revolutionizing advancements, applications, and challenges in biomedical therapeutics and diagnostics by Dilip Kumar Chandra, Awanish Kumar, Chinmaya Mahapatra

“…Various synthesis techniques, including “ship-in-bottle” and “one-pot” methods, enable the creation of nano-hybrid composites with optimized catalytic performance, biosensing abilities, and drug delivery capabilities. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Zn-Nix Advanced Alloys Prepared by Mechanical Milling and Sintering at Solid-State Process by José G. Miranda-Hernández, Héctor Herrera-Hernández, Carlos O. González-Morán, Jesús Noé Rivera Olvera, Ivanovich Estrada-Guel, Fabián Botello Villa

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Is there a need for anthropometric standards in olympic sports? A proposal for the kinanthropometric profile of elite flag football athletes by Luis Felipe Talavera-Hernández, Claudia Maceroni, Eleanor Louise Travis-Carr, Lewis James Macgregor, Luis Gerardo Vázquez-Villarreal, Rubén Menargues-Ramírez, Martha Patricia Dergal-Irigoyen, Elizabeth Reyes-Castillo, Jesús Iván Castro-Ávila, José Miguel Martínez-Sanz, Nidia Rodriguez-Sanchez

“…Data were collected from 91 male and 48 female players, and body composition was estimated using the five-way fractionation method. …”
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Advancing nitrocellulose thermal stability through the incorporation of ion-exchanged ZSM-5 zeolite for enhanced performance by Memdouh Chebbah, Ahmed Fouzi Tarchoun, Fouad Benaliouche, Amir Abdelaziz, Djalal Trache

“…To study their molecular compatibility and chemical compositions, the prepared samples underwent structural characterization employing advanced analytical methods. …”
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New prognostic index for neoadjuvant chemotherapy outcome in patients with advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer by Chuying Huo, Bin Wu, Dongdong Ye, Miaochun Xu, Shaolin Ma, Aoshuang Cheng, Yunyun Liu, Chunxian Huang, Yuhao Zhang, Zhongqiu Lin, Bowen Li, Huaiwu Lu

“…To address this need, we developed an ovarian neoadjuvant chemotherapy prognostic index (ONCPI) to improve predictive accuracy. Methods We encompassed an analysis of the clinicopathological characteristics of patients with advanced HGSOC who were administered platinum-based NACT. …”
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Immune Dysregulation and Cellular Composition in Lichen Sclerosus Revealed by Integrative Epigenetic Analysis with Cell Type Deconvolution by Wang J, Fan H, Bao Z, Li G, Wang L, Zhang D

“…Its etiology is unknown, possibly involving immune dysregulation and inflammation.Methods: Study used DNA methylation (DNAme) and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to compare LS with normal skin. …”
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Dynamic optimization of a composite material robot arm using a flexible link and joint model by Marwah Ghazi Kareem, M. Abdularazza, Kawther K. Younus, Husam Jawad Abdulsamad, Luay S. Al-Ansari

“…The study aims to optimize the design of a six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm using advanced composite materials specifically carbon/polyester fiber-reinforced composites to achieve a lightweight yet stiff structure with superior dynamic performance. …”
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Prognostic value of advanced lung cancer inflammation index in heart failure patients: A comprehensive analysis by Wentao Chen, Guihua Zhang, Qiao Lei, Huixia Lu

“…Abstract Aims The prognosis of heart failure (HF) is closely linked to inflammation and nutritional status. The advanced lung cancer inflammation index (ALI) is a composite indicator consisting of several parameters used to assess inflammation and nutritional status. …”
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