Research on Quasi-Elastic–Plastic Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Frame–Shear Wall Structures by Fengling Jin, Bo Hu, Jianlu Zhou, Boqing Gao, Qiankun Zhang

“…The quasi-elastic–plastic optimization with the particle swarm optimization efficiently completes elastic–plastic optimization for reinforced concrete structures, determining section sizes that meet performance standards while reducing material usage.…”
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Surface-functionalized UIO-66-NH2 for dual-drug delivery of vancomycin and amikacin against vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Nazanin Rahmanian, Pooria Moulavi, Fatemeh Ashrafi, Aram Sharifi, Sepideh Asadi

“…The current study aimed to synthesize PEG-coated UIO-66-NH2 nanoparticles loaded with vancomycin and amikacin (VAN/AMK-UIO-66-NH2@PEG) and evaluate their antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities against vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) clinical isolates. Methods The VAN/AMK-UIO-66-NH2@PEG were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) to determine their size, polydispersity index (PDI), encapsulation efficiency (EE%), zeta-potential, drug release profile, and physical stability. …”
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Effects of cinnamon, rosemary and oregano on growth performance, blood biochemistry, liver enzyme activities, excreta microbiota and ileal morphology of Campylobacter jejuni‐challe... by Zahra Alimohammadi, Hassan Shirzadi, Kamran Taherpour, Enayat Rahmatnejad, Ali Khatibjoo

“…Feed intake, body weight gain (BWG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), energy efficiency ratio (EER) and protein efficiency ratio (PER) were assessed during the rearing period (0–42 days). …”
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Research on the influencing factors of collision and infiltration of fine coal dust by magnetized charged droplets by Hongjie ZHANG, Yuming ZHAO, Jiezhong WU, Shaocheng GE

“…Magnetized charging technology, as a new type of coupling enhanced dust reduction technology, can effectively improve the poor efficiency of traditional wet water mist in capturing fine and difficult to infiltrate coal dust. …”
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Swing JIB rack stacker crane by M. S. Korytov, A. E. Bezrodina

“…Rack stacker cranes are the main hoisting and transport machine for maintenance of multi-level rack warehouses. The efficiency and profitability of the warehouse depends on their efficiency. …”
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Feasibility of at-Home Sleep Monitoring in Adolescents with and without Concussion by Donahue CC, Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Kniss JR, Simon SL, Wilson JC, Howell DR

“…Understanding the usability of different sleep monitoring tools is essential for determining their applicability for longitudinal assessment in an ecologically valid environment.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to: (1) report on the adherence and feasibility of at-home sleep monitoring in adolescents following concussion, and (2) compare outcomes of subjective and wearable measures of sleep between adolescents with and without a concussion.Patients and Methods: Participants included adolescents within 21 days of a concussion and uninjured controls that participated in four separate, prospective and longitudinal investigations of sleep following concussion. …”
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Extended photoperiod improves growth and nutritional quality of pak choi under constant daily light integral by Kartika R. Susilo, Anastasia Eu, Britt Besemer, Ep Heuvelink, Ric C. H. de Vos, Leo F. M. Marcelis

“…This study aimed to determine to what extent the effect of DLI on pak choi (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) growth, yield and quality depends on whether DLI is changed by light intensity (PPFD) or by photoperiod.MethodsThree cultivars (‘Hybrid Special’, ‘Red Summer’, and ‘Shanghai Green’) were grown under four different DLIs (10.8, 13.5, 16.2, and 18.9 mol m-2 d-1). …”
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United Kingdom’s contribution to European research output in biomedical sciences: 2008–2017 by Raoul Tan, Eric Sijbrands

“…To provide evidence for more informed negotiations, we sought to determine the contribution of the UK to EU’s research in biomedical sciences.Methods: We performed a macro level scientometric analysis to estimate the contribution of the UK and EU member states, including those associated with EU-funding (EU+) namely Albania, Armenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, and Ukraine, to preclinical, clinical and health sciences. …”
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Electric signals for separation of earthworms (Eudrilus eugeniæ) Sinais elétricos para a separação de minhocas (Eudrilus eugeniæ) by Maria J. de Moraes, Delly Oliveira Filho, José H. Martins, Luiz C. Santos

“…To determine separation efficiency of worms from humus, a controlled pulse generator was used with frequencies of 1 and 5 Hz, voltages of 100 and 200Â V, peak widths of 2, 3 and 4 x 10-3 s and exposure times of 15 and 30 min. …”
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Research on adaptability of fracturing technologies for CBM horizontal wells based on the viewpoint of “unblocking and channeling” by Yuhang XIAO, Qingzhong ZHU, Qun ZHAO, Meizhu WANG, Yang ZHAO, Qinping SUN, Sanshuai WANG, Zongyuan LI, Qing DONG, Zihan WANG, Zhi ZHOU, Jigang GUO

“…Horizontal well fracturing stimulation is currently the most core technical means to achieve efficient development of unconventional coalbed methane resources. …”
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Investigating the Response of Rainfed Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to Different Nitrogen Fertilizer Levels in Cold Regions by Yaser Azimzadeh, Arash Mohammadzadeh, Hamid Hasanian Khoshroo, Gholamreza Ghahramanian

“…Similarly, rainwater use efficiency exhibited the highest positive correlations with grain yield, biological yield, and plant height, respectively. …”
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Anti-Virulence Efficacy of Chinese Dragon’s Blood Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Wound Infections by Shen Y, Gu Z, Li Y, Zhou H, Zhu S, Sheng L, Qiang X, Zheng X

“…Antimicrobial susceptibility profiles were determined using the agar dilution method. Biofilm formation and eradication assays, quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR), and bacterial motility assays were performed to evaluate the efficacy of CDB on biofilm formation, mature biofilm eradication, and motility ability of P. aeruginosa isolates.Results: Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of CDB against P. aeruginosa isolates were ≥ 1024 μg/mL. …”
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Optimizing soybean variety selection for the Pan-African Trial network using factor analytic models and envirotyping by Maurício S. Araújo, João P. S. Pavan, André A. Stella, Bruno F. Fregonezi, Natally F. Lima, Erica P. Leles, Michelle F. Santos, Peter Goldsmith, Godfree Chigeza, Brian W. Diers, José B. Pinheiro

“…Additionally, we sought to determine the environmental factors influencing yield through envirotyping tools. …”
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Phosphorus-solubilizing fungi promote the growth of Fritillaria taipaiensis P. Y. Li by regulating physiological and biochemical reactions and protecting enzyme system–related gene... by Yueheng Wang, Lin Yuan, Lin Yuan, Yuhan Wang, Jiaqi Lang, Mingyan Ye, Qingqiu Liu, Qiang Ma, Nong Zhou

“…Its wild resources have become increasingly scarce, and the demand for efficient artificial cultivation has increased significantly in recent years. …”
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Cryo-electron tomography pipeline for plasma membranes by Willy W. Sun, Dennis J. Michalak, Kem A. Sochacki, Prasanthi Kunamaneni, Marco A. Alfonzo-Méndez, Andreas M. Arnold, Marie-Paule Strub, Jenny E. Hinshaw, Justin W. Taraska

“…Existing sample preparation methods are insufficient at accessing the plasma membrane and its associated proteins. …”
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Availability and readiness of public health facilities to provide differentiated service delivery models for HIV treatment in Zambia: implications for better treatment outcomes by Patrick Kaonga, Mutale Sampa, Mwiche Musukuma, Mulanda Joseph Mulawa, Mataanana Mulavu, Doreen Sitali, Given Moonga, Oliver Mweemba, Tulani Francis Matenga, Cosmas Zyambo, Twaambo Hamoonga, Henry Phiri, Hikabasa Halwindi, Malizgani Paul Chavula, Joseph Mumba Zulu, Choolwe Jacobs

“…However, for DSD models to be efficient, facilities should have indicators of HIV services available and ready to provide the DSD models. …”
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Treating grapes with a natural alkaline decoction prepared from (Salsola arbuscula Pall.) by Odinayev Mirzamad, Safarov Asqar

“…In the article, the methods of increasing the efficiency of drying, shortening the drying time and obtaining high-quality dried raisins have been achieved by processing the bunches of large-sized raisin varieties of grapes grown in the Republic of Uzbekistan in different ways. …”
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An IMU-Based Machine Learning System for Container Collision Position Identification by Xin Zhang, Zihan Song, Do-Myung Park, Byung-Kwon Park

“…The accurate identification of collision positions on containers is critical in logistics and trade for enhancing cargo safety and determining accident liability. Traditional visual inspection methods are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and costly. …”
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Fault Detection and Classification for Photovoltaic Panel System Using Machine Learning Techniques by Ghalia Nassreddine, Amal El Arid, Mohamad Nassereddine, Obada Al Khatib

“…Consequently, it is imperative to implement efficient methods for the accurate detection and diagnosis of PV system faults to prevent unexpected power disruptions. …”
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Innovative aspects of micropropagation in olive by Maurizio Micheli, Luca Regni, Anna De Carlo, Carla Benelli, Cristian Silvestri

“…These goals are based on efficient propagation systems and methods to obtain high-biological quality plants. …”
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