Electrochemical-Based Extraction, Separation, and Purification of Coumarin Compounds from Trifolium chinensis by Yujie Zhu, Wenle Wang, Renyu Ruan, Jinquan Chen

“…On the basis of this method, according to the chemical properties of coumarin and the extraction rate of coumarin as an index, the two-phase solvent extraction method and macroporous adsorption resin method were used to separate and purify it, and the best separation was determined. …”
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A comparative bench scale study of oxygen transfer dynamics using micro-nano bubbles and conventional aeration in water treatment systems by Mohamed Ibrahim kizhisseri, Marwa Sakr, Munjed Maraqa, Mohamed M. Mohamed

“…This study used micro-nano air bubbles to experimentally determine the volumetric oxygen transfer coefficient (kLa), standard oxygen transfer rate (SOTR), and standard oxygen transfer efficiency (SOTE) of an MNB aeration system and compared them with those of a conventional aeration system. …”
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Web-Quest as a Means of Developing Flexible Skills of Future Lecturers in a Higher Educational Institution by N. N. Kolosova

“…Thus, the problem of purposeful formation of flexible skills among future lecturers, the search for the necessary mechanisms and resources for this, and the study of the potential of the web-quest determine the relevance of the research.Materials and methods: in the course of the study, methods of studying and analyzing psychological, pedagogical and methodological literature were used, summarizing the experience of using web-quests in the educational process of the university. …”
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Physical therapy of athletes with diaphysis shin bone fractures after intramedullary osteosynthesis (based on team sports games) by E. Yu. Doroshenko, O. K. Nikanorov, І. М. Liakhova, L. I. Levchenko, S. H. Puzik, O.Ye. Chernenko, A. M. Hurieieva, I. O. Sazanova

“…Methods of analysis and generalization of literature sources were used; method of anthropometric measurements to determine the comprehensiveness of a healthy and injured limb; goniometry method for measuring the available range of motion in the knee joint of a healthy and injured limb; myotonometry method to determine the tone of the quadriceps femoris; testing to calculate the symmetry index of the lower extremities (LSI ‒ Lower Extremity Symmetry Index); methods of mathematical statistics. …”
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Heterogeneity in diabetic distal neuropathy and differential approach to its treatment by Oksana Evgen'evna Khutornaya, Vadim Borisovich Bregovskiy, A G Demina, I A Karpova

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: 4494 outpatient subjects participated in this study. …”
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Assessing the stability of indoor farming systems using data outlier detection by Jean Pompeo, Ziwen Yu, Chi Zhang, Songzi Wu, Ying Zhang, Celina Gomez, Melanie Correll

“…Ensuring data quality in CEA systems is essential, as it affects system stability and operational efficiency. This research aims to assess system stability by analyzing the correlation between cumulative agricultural operations (Agr.Ops) and air temperature data variability.MethodsThe methodology involved collecting air temperature data from IoT sensors in the CEA system throughout lettuce cultivation trials. …”
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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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Research on Obstacle-Avoidance Trajectory Planning for Drill and Anchor Materials Handling by a Mechanical Arm on a Coal Mine Drilling and Anchoring Robot by Siya Sun, Sirui Mao, Xusheng Xue, Chuanwei Wang, Hongwei Ma, Yifeng Guo, Haining Yuan, Hao Su

“…Firstly, the kinematic model of the robotic arm with material was established by improving the D-H parameter method. Then, the working space of the robotic arm with the material was analyzed using the Monte Carlo method. …”
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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

“…It determines the optimal collision particle size ratio and initial velocity. …”
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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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Application of machine learning algorithms for predicting the life-long physiological effects of zinc oxide Micro/Nano particles on Carum copticum by Maryam Mazaheri-Tirani, Soleyman Dayani, Majid Iranpour Mobarakeh

“…Machine learning (ML) methods are recommended to elucidate more consistence and predictable relations among the affected parameters. …”
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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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A case study on the site supervisory attributes in construction labour management, performance assessment and productivity measurement practices by Kesavan Manoharan, Pujitha Dissanayake, Chintha Pathirana, Dharsana Deegahawature, Renuka Silva

“…Findings – The mean performance scores of supervisors indicate proficient-level grades in the competency characteristics related to applying efficient labour management procedures and developing-level grades in designing productivity measurement tools, performing assessments on efficiency and productivity and proposing enhancement practices on efficiency and productivity for site operations. …”
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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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Modeling the Dynamic Loads Affecting a Bridge Crane during Start-Up by I. R. Antipas

“…By reducing the impact of dynamic loads during the start-up, the overall performance and longevity of a bridge crane can be improved, ultimately enhancing safety and efficiency of the industrial operations. The present research offers a new approach to improving the efficiency and safety of industrial operations by providing a more precise account of the dynamic loads during the start-up of a bridge crane. …”
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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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Field‐programmable gate array acceleration of the Tersoff potential in LAMMPS by Quan Deng, Qiang Liu

“…Finally, mathematical models of the accelerator are built, and a method for using the models to determine the optimal‐performance parameters is proposed. …”
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Administrative databases as a tool for identifying healthcare demand and costs in an over-one million population by Fabiana Madotto, Michele A Riva, Carla Fornari, Luciana Scalone, Roberta Ciampichini, Chiara Bonazzi, Lorenzo G Mantovani, Giancarlo Cesana

“…These costs need an appropriate identification of healthcare demand, that could be efficiently monitored through the use of administrative databases.…”
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