Effects of carbon levels and surface area variations on mild steel strength: A comparative study by Md. Abdullah, Md Abdul Muttalib, Zafrin Fatme Alam, Md Mosharrof Hossain, Md Mahadi Hassan Parvez

“…The findings aspire to contribute significantly to refining manufacturing techniques and developing more resilient steel products, thereby advancing our comprehension of material behavior in mechanical applications.…”
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Impact of plasma discharge pressure on implant surface properties and osteoblast activities in vacuum-assisted plasma treatment by Ara Jung, Hyungyu Lee, Heejin Kim, Hyun Jeong Jeon, Sanghoo Park, Bomi Gweon

“…These findings suggest that optimizing gas pressure in plasma devices is critical for effectively controlling excited nitrogen radicals, which improves plasma surface modification and enhances the biocompatibility of implant surfaces.…”
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Infectious Hypodermal and Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus Detection in Shrimp Farming Pond Sediments by Ruoxuan LÜ, Xiuhua WANG, Meifeng WANG, Xinyu LIAN, Chen LI, Hua XU, Weili YIN, Peng JIA, Bing YANG

“…Monitoring pathogens in the water environment is a more direct and effective method compared with testing cultivated shrimp for biosecurity investigations and risk assessments. …”
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Numerical Investigation of the Pull-Out and Shear Mechanical Characteristics and Support Effectiveness of Yielding Bolt in a Soft Rock Tunnel by Yan Zhu, Mingbo Chi, Yanyan Tan, Ersheng Zha, Yuwei Zhang

“…Under pull-out loading, the axial forces in yielding bolts decreased more rapidly along the bolt length, reducing stress concentration at the head. …”
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4D printing of electro-activated thermochromic composites for dynamic 3D displays by S. Siddharth Kumar, Wudith W. Niyagama, Jan S. Akmal, Mika Salmi

“…Shorter pulses at higher currents resulted in more efficient and predictable color transformations than constant current inputs.A functional 7-segment display was fabricated, demonstrating the practical application of this technology for smart displays, sensors, and other 4D-printing applications.…”
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One-Dimensional Electro-Thermal Modelling of Battery Pack Cooling System for Heavy-Duty Truck Application by Mateusz Maciocha, Thomas Short, Udayraj Thorat, Farhad Salek, Harvey Thompson, Meisam Babaie

“…The findings of this study suggest that optimal cooling system parameters, including a flow rate of 18 LPM (litres per minute) and actively controlling the inlet temperature within ±7.8 °C, significantly enhance thermal performance and stability. …”
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Rheology-dependent magma reservoir pressurization history constrained by the deformation cycle of Okmok volcano, Alaska by Jared M. Long-Fox, Sui Tung, Theodore Donovan, Timothy Masterlark

“…The eruption cycle of a volcano is controlled by the subsurface migration and storage of magma. …”
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Methods of detection of adverse events in critical care: a protocol for a systematic review by Oleksa Rewa, Sandy Widder, Jocelyn Slemko, Janice Y Kung, Jay Gorman

“…The objective of this systematic review is to gain insight into the capacity of individual methods to detect adverse events in the intensive care unit (ICU), to inform implementation, and to facilitate quality improvement.Methods and analysis Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, CINAHL, the Cochrane Library and Google Scholar were searched on 2 October 2023 for randomised controlled trials and observational studies evaluating the implementation or ongoing use of one or more systems of detection of adverse events in ICUs (neonatal to adult). …”
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Analyzing the Strength, Durability and Microstructural Characteristics of Econcrete Incorporating Waste Printed Circuit Boards (WPCBs) as Coarse Aggregate by Pothinathan S.K.M., Mukilan K., Prem Kumar R., Christopher Gnanaraj S.

“…Addressing the critical issue of resource depletion, this research investigates the potential of waste printed circuit boards from electronic waste as a sustainable alternative for coarse aggregate in concrete production. Through a controlled experiment, varying proportions of WPCBs (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) were substituted for traditional aggregates. …”
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When is the best time to test paratuberculosis positivity? Observations from a follow-up study in Hungarian dairy herds by Barbara Vass-Bognár, Mikolt Bakony, Kinga Fornyos, Walter Baumgartner, Johannes Lorenz Khol, Viktor Jurkovich

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of stretching techniques on balance performance by Weishuai Guo, Youngsuk Kim, Chaojie Wu, Sukwon Kim

“…A visual distribution of effect sizes further supported this optimal duration range for static balance enhancement.Conclusion: Dynamic stretching is more effective than static stretching for improving static balance in healthy adults. …”
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Diffusion Characteristics of LetibotulinumtoxinA, OnabotulinumtoxinA, and AbobotulinumtoxinA and its Impact on Muscle Relaxation: A Randomized Split-Face Clinical Trial by Maxine Bennek, Daniela Rudowitz, Martina Kerscher

“…Conclusions Leti-BoNTA provides wrinkle reduction with a more limited diffusion, as assessed with the Minor’s starch–iodine test. …”
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GROWTH HORMONE AND INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR IN ADULTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by T. A. Mangileva

“…For the participants from the upper tercile by the level of insulin-like growth factor it was more common to have higher diastolic pressure than in lower tercile.Conclusion. …”
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation and Analysis of Non-Newtonian Drilling Fluid Flow and Cuttings Transport in an Eccentric Annulus by Muhammad Ahsan, Shah Fahad, Muhammad Shoaib Butt

“…Fluid velocity and drill pipe rotation play a crucial role in optimizing cuttings transport. Higher fluid velocities with controlled drill pipe rotation enhance cuttings removal and prevent particle build-up, thereby giving very useful guidance on how to clean the wellbore efficiently in drilling operations.…”
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Annealing Effects on the Crystallinity of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polyetheretherketone and Polyohenylene Laminate Composites Manufactured by Laser Automatic Tape Placement by Svetlana RISTESKA, Anka T. PETKOSKA, Samoil SAMAK, Marian DRIENOVSKY

“…Also, the void content during the production process could be controlled. More particularly, the authors showed that composites based on PPS matrix manufactured with LATP process possess higher flexural strength, with less void content compared to samples based on PEEK matrix. …”
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A Resource Allocation Trade-Off between Virulence and Proliferation Drives Metabolic Versatility in the Plant Pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum. by Rémi Peyraud, Ludovic Cottret, Lucas Marmiesse, Jérôme Gouzy, Stéphane Genin

“…Moreover, a phcA mutant has an expanded metabolic versatility, being able to metabolize 17 substrates more than the wild-type. Model predictions indicate that metabolic pathways are optimally oriented towards proliferation in a phcA mutant and we show that this enhanced metabolic versatility in phcA mutants is to a large extent a consequence of not paying the cost for virulence. …”
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Music in fundus disease: current applications and future prospects by PU Jiaxin, JI Yuying

“…Preliminary studies have demonstrated that music can reduce cell apoptosis and improve depression in rat models of diabetic retinopathy complicated with depression. Looking forward, more rigorous randomized controlled trials are needed to establish standardized music intervention protocols to maximize the positive effects of music in ophthalmic treatment.Meanwhile, emphasis should be placed on the principle of individualized treatment, developing appropriate music intervention strategies based on patients' personal preferences and specific clinical conditions.…”
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Mechanical Properties of Improved Multiple-Layers Viscoelastic Damper by Joaquim Mimusse Tchamo, Yi Xiao, Ying Zhou

“…First, the steel plates are more susceptible to experiencing buckling due to out-of-plane deformations. …”
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Effect of different regional anaesthesia techniques on postoperative analgesia following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis by Kun Long, Chengfu Zhou, Jingqiu Liang, Xixi Tang, Zhijian Li, Qi Chen

“…Background and Aims: The optimal analgesia for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) remains uncertain. …”
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Effects of applying a graphene/polyurethane composite thermally conductive film on capacitor heat dissipation performance by Qinghua Miao, Ruihan Guo, Pengfei Liu, Jie Li

“…This study is of great significance for optimizing the design of capacitors, improving their efficiency, and maintaining long-term stable operation. …”
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