Selection mechanism for regional energy security indicators by Елена Осадченко, Ирина Ферова

“…The study aims at developing a selection mechanism for indicators to evaluate the energy security of the region and prepare a list of these indicators. Materials and Methods. The work referred to such general scientific methods as analysis, synthesis, generalization, deduction, and systematization. …”
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Preparation and enhanced photocatalytic performance of N-TiO2/g-C3N4 heterostructure for Rhodamine B degradation by Xiao-xia Lin, Jie-sheng Wu, Qi Shi, Wei-xia Gu

“…The photocatalytic activity of N-TiO2/g-C3N4 in the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) was investigated, and the electrochemical method was used to determine the origin of the enhanced photoactivity of N-TiO2/g-C3N4. …”
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Impact of Extracorporeal Detoxification on the Serum Levels of Microbial Aromatic Acid Metabolites in Sepsis by S. E. Khoroshilov, N. V. Beloborodova, A. V. Nikulin, A. Yu. Bedova

“…A search for low molecular weight biomarkers to objectively evaluate the efficiency of extracorporeal detoxification methods is extremely relevant. …”
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EVALUATION OF RESULTS OF PUBLIC MUNICIPAL PASSENGER TRANSPORT WORK IN OMSK by S. M. Mochalin, M. Ev. Kasper

“…Indicators of municipal passenger enterprises in Omsk city, surveys of experts - heads of the Department of Transport and enterprises are used for adequate evaluation.Materials and methods. The set of effectiveness indicators of the enterprise (carrier) is determined by the proposed classification model. …”
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The features of functional state of masters athletes in training and competitive activities by O. Ye. Dorofieieva, K. S. Yarymbash

“…Based on a comparative analysis of the functional state of the masters athletes, the dynamics of changes in the functional state indicators in training and competitive activities were determined. Conclusions. The main indicators that provide information on a comprehensive diagnosis presenting the level of functional status of masters athletes are: ALT; AST; CPK; LDH; spare capacity; total metabolic capacity; coefficient of blood circulation efficiency. …”
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Optimization of the structure of the learning process under the given constraints by A. A. Lobaty, D. A. Konopacki

“…The numerical values of the weight coefficients are proposed to be determined by applying the method of analyzing hierarchies based on expert assessments, which are set by appointed specialists. …”
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Evapotranspiration and water response function of squash cv. ‘Italiana’ under different cultivation conditions by Charles C. Martim, Suzana G. da Silva, Brena G. Ferneda, Adilson P. de Souza, Andréa C. da Silva, Mariana Pizzatto

“…ETc was obtained by soil water balance through tensiometry, whereas Kc values were given by the ratio between ETc and the reference evapotranspiration (ETo) obtained by the FAO-56 Penman-Monteith method. For the water response function, the rates of 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120% ETc were applied, in which case the Class A pan method was used to obtain ETo. …”
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Design features of a high-pressure transmission devices for hydro-jet technologies by V. I. Novikov, O. V. Kuzmin

“…The paper discusses the constructing of the high-pressure hydro-puller device for hydro-jet technologies.Materials and methods. An analysis of the methods by hydro-jet technologies classification was made. …”
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Structural, Optical and Photocatalytic Properties of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles by Anbuvannan Mari, Maria Vinosel Vincent, Dhatshanamurthi Pachiyappan, Ramesh Mookkaiah, Uvarajan Sambath

“…Sphere-like cerium dioxide nanoparticles were synthesized by a hydrothermal method. The resulting samples were investigated using various techniques, including X-ray powder diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (HRSEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and ultraviolet visible absorption spectroscopy (UV-Vis spectra). …”
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Mechanochemical synthesis of core-shell MWCNTs@acrylic resin nanoparticles with toughening effect on PVC composites by Yuling Peng, Wei Wang, Jie Zhang, Jiang Li

“…The grafting efficiency of MMA was found to be 13.6 %, while the ACR coating efficiency was 22 %, as determined by TG. …”
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Ultraviolet-stimulated photocatalysis of crystal violet using (Gd(2-x)La(x)Zr(2-x)Sn(x)O7) pyrochlore nanoparticles by Mohamed Abdelbaky, Amr Mohamed Abdelghany, Ahmed Hamza Oraby, Mohamed M. Rashad

“…Moreover, to ensure the efficiency of the photocatalysis process, unknown concentrations were determined using the visible spectrophotometer. …”
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Fabrication of the Polyvinyl fluoride Nanofibers Membranes Via Electrospinning Technique for Oil Removal by Thamer Diwan, Zaidun N. Abudi, Mustafa H. Al-Furaiji, Rouhollah Y. Farsani

“…The water contact angle and wettability were determined using the Contact Angle Measuring Instrument; Porosity was evaluated through a gravimetric method, while the average diameter of the nanofibers was measured with ImageJ software. …”
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Algorithm for Processing X-ray Images Using Fuzzy Logic by A. S. Mannaa

“…It is necessary to create solutions with absolute accuracy, higher processing efficiency, as well as methods suitable for analyzing other joints.…”
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Assessment of Uneven Wear of Freight Wagon Brake Pads by Sergii Panchenko, Juraj Gerlici, Alyona Lovska, Vasyl Ravlyuk

“…A method for optimizing the distribution of the pressure force using weight coefficients and the Lagrange function has been developed; it reduces the uneven wear of brake pads to 8–10% compared to that of a typical wagon bogie brake system, which is 20–35%. …”
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In Vitro Micropropagation of Kale (<i>Brassica oleracea</i> var. <i>sabellica</i> L.) by Maike Beyeler, Dirk Carl Albach

“…The aim of this study is to develop optimised micropropagation protocols for three kale varieties. First, it was determined which seed surface disinfection method resulted in the highest germination rate and the lowest infection rate. …”
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Environmental Risk Mitigation via Deep Learning Modeling of Compressive Strength in Green Concrete Incorporating Incinerator Ash by Amin Amraee, Seyed Azim Hosseini, Farshid Farokhizadeh, Mohammad Hassan Haeri

“…Initial laboratory tests have determined the optimum mix design, weight variation, and compressive strength. …”
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Environmental friendly carrier material for nifedipine as hypertension drug by E. Budianto, S.H. Astuti

“…The composition of 100% polylactic acid produces the highest percent encapsulation efficiency of 89.84% but produces the lowest percentage of drug release at 6.80%. …”
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Experimental study and optimizing the effective parameters on the extraction of the anti-cancer substance naringin under ultrasound waves by Mojtaba Nosrati, Neda Gilani, Hadiseh Masoumi

“…In this research, naringin substance is extracted from orange peel using ethanol solvent by ultrasonic method. Design-Expert (DOE) software was used to determine the optimal parameters including time, pH, and sample-to-solvent ratio while keeping the temperature constant at 40°C. …”
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The enhanced antifungal effect against <i>Pyricularia oryzae</i> of Cu nanoparticles/chitosan supplemented with ammonium soap synthesised from palm oil by Tuan Nghiem Anh Le, Nghi Tran, Nhung Hong Nguyen, Tho Phuoc Tran, Giang Ngoc Doan, Ngoc Thanh Truong, Du Duy Bui

“… This study reports the preparation method of ammonium soap (AS) from palm oil and NH4OH solution, in combination with chitosan-coated copper nanoparticles (CuNPs/CS), to enhance antifungal efficacy (AE) against Pyricularia oryzae, the causal agent of rice blast disease. …”
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Effect of Disk Friction Loss Reduction on Flow Phenomena in Low-specific Speed Centrifugal Pump: An Experimental and Numerical Approach by D. Satish, A. Doshi, M. Bade

“…Reducing the rear axial clearance (Cs,a,r) is profound method to lower the LDF and improve the efficiency of pump (η). …”
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