To the issue of the sustainable development of the tourism economy in the Republic of Kazakhstan by D. N. Shaikin, D. O. Abutalip, A. Zh. Bekmatova

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Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry-measured fat mass and lean mass indices and cardiometabolic diseases in elderly Japanese men: the Fujiwara-kyo Osteoporosis Risk in Men (FORMEN) st... by Katsuyasu Kouda, Yuki Fujita, Yuki Murakami, Kumiko Ohara, Takahiro Tachiki, Junko Tamaki, Jong-Seong Moon, Etsuko Kajita, Akemi Nitta, Nami Imai, Kazuhiro Uenishi, Masayuki Iki

“…Methods: We investigated associations between cardiometabolic diseases and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)-measured body composition indices, including the FM index (FM/height2), percent body fat, trunk-to-appendicular fat ratio (TAR), trunk-to-leg fat ratio (TLR), LM index (LM/height2) and FM-to-LM ratio in 595 community-dwelling elderly Japanese men (mean age, 74 years; standard deviation, 6; range, 65 to 94). …”
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The Lay-up Number on Ultraviolet Resistant Properties of Polyester/Nylon Composite Microfiber Artificial Leather by Shaoni MENG, Caiqian ZHANG, Peirong BO

“…The summer clothing of polyester/nylon composite microfiber artificial leather has the characteristics of air permeability, heat dissipation and UV protection, among which the anti-UV performance is the focus to consumers. …”
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Finite Element Modeling of Laminated Composite Plates with Locally Delaminated Interface Subjected to Impact Loading by Saddam Hussein Abo Sabah, Ahmad Beng Hong Kueh

“…This paper investigates the effects of localized interface progressive delamination on the behavior of two-layer laminated composite plates when subjected to low velocity impact loading for various fiber orientations. …”
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Influence of Core Thickness and Boundary Condition on the Modal Characteristics of Composite Structure with Metallic Damping Core by Fuhao Peng, Yiwan Wu, Hongbai Bai, Yichuan Shao, Zhiqiang Qin

“…To reduce the vibration of the plate-like structure under different boundary conditions, an all-metal damping composite structure was proposed, and its damping layer was entangled metallic wire material (EMWM). …”
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Nutrient and Antinutrient Compositions and Heavy Metal Uptake and Accumulation in S. nigrum Cultivated on Different Soil Types by Adijat Funke Ogundola, Callistus Bvenura, Anthony Jide Afolayan

“…Solanum nigrum cultivated on different soil texture types, sandy clay loam, silty clay loam, clay loam, loam, and control soils, were evaluated for proximate compositions, antinutrients, vitamins, and mineral composition with plant age using standard analytical methods. …”
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Research on Crimp Pitch Measurement for Overhead Transmission Line Based on Image Processing With Composite Algorithm by Junjie Zhang, Huashen Guan, Qiushen Cai, Xiaoguang Zhang, Huitu Shao, Shengguan Qu

“…This paper proposes an automated crimp pitch measurement system for overhead transmission lines based on image processing with a composite algorithmic approach. First, the indentation enhancement algorithm and indentation segmentation algorithm are used on the captured image to accurately identify the indentation region. …”
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Machinability and Geometric Evaluation of FFF-Printed PLA-Carbon Fiber Composites in CNC Turning Operations by Sergio Martín-Béjar, Fermín Bañón-García, Carolina Bermudo Gamboa, Lorenzo Sevilla Hurtado

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Optimization of thermal conductivity in coir fibre-reinforced PVC composites using advanced computational techniques by Saksham Anand, Venkatachalam Gopalan, Shenbaga Velu Pitchumani

“…A Box-Behnken experimental design helps to create composite samples using hydraulic injection moulding and thermal conductivity is measured with a two-slab guarded hot plate device. …”
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Characterization method of basalt fiber dispersion uniformity in rubber composite matrix and its effect on properties by Donglin Zhu, Shaoming Li, Yukun zhou, Hui Xu, Longyu Wang, Yufei Hong, Chuansheng Wang, Huiguang Bian, Mingchao wang

“…This paper proposes a method for detecting and characterizing the uniformity of basalt fibers in rubber composites based on machine vision technology, and establishes a mathematical model for uniformity detection and builds an experimental platform, which realizes the characterization of the uniformity of basalt fibers in rubber. …”
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Behaviour of reactively sintered TiB2-SiC composites under sudden impact by Kozień Dawid, Banaś Wojciech, Cudziło Stanisław, Graboś Adrian, Pasiut Katarzyna, Pyda Waldemar, Wojteczko Agnieszka, Grabowy Marek, Pędzich Zbigniew

“…Layers that are responsible for track deviation and blunting of the projectile, typically made of hard ceramics, are nowadays considered to be replaced by ceramic composite. …”
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Development and Validation of PARCOMS Composite Scales for Assessing Disease Progression and Treatment Effects in Parkinson’s Disease by Gil L’Italien, Basia Rogula, Lauren Powell, Michele Potashman, Samuel P. Dickson, Nick Kozauer, Patrick O’Keefe, Ellen Korol, Madeleine Crabtree, Fernanda Nagase, Vlad Coric, Jordan Dubow, Liana S. Rosenthal, Suzanne Hendrix

“…Conclusions PD stage-specific composite measures were developed and demonstrated greater sensitivity to change than the original MDS-UPDRS, supporting the value of weighted composites tailored for disease stage.…”
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The Validation and Discussion of a Comparative Method Based on Experiment to Determine the Effective Thickness of Composite Glass by Dake Cao, Xiaogen Liu, Zhe Yang, Jiawei Huang, Ming Xu, Detian Wan

“…This study introduces and validates a comparative experiment-based method for determining the effective thickness of composite glass, including polymeric laminated glass (with polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and SentryGlas^® (SGP) interlayers) and vacuum glazing. …”
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Airborne microplastics pollution in municipal solid waste processing and disposal complex: Concentration, characterization, and composition by Adel Mokammel, Kazem Naddafi, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Ramin Nabizadeh, Sasan Faridi, Elahe Noruzzade, Kamyar Yaghmaeian

“…Airborne MPs concentration ranged from 1.7 to 24.7 N/m3 with an average (± standard deviation (of 6.54 ± 5.08 N/m3. The highest concentrations were found in the windrow composting area, with an average concentration of 12.4 ± 9.32 N/m3. …”
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Maternal dietary patterns as predictors of neonatal body composition in Ethiopia: the IABC birth cohort study by Daniela Viktoria Nickel, Rasmus Wibaek, Henrik Friis, Jonathan C. K. Wells, Tsinuel Girma, Pernille Kaestel, Kim F. Michaelsen, Bitiya Admassu, Mubarek Abera, Matthias B. Schulze, Ina Danquah, Gregers S. Andersen

“…Abstract Background Malnutrition during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes, but the importance of maternal diet during pregnancy for neonatal body composition remains inconclusive. This study investigated the role of maternal diet during pregnancy for neonatal body composition in the Ethiopian iABC birth cohort. …”
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Oral microbial community composition is associated with pancreatic cancer: A case‐control study in Iran by Emily Vogtmann, Yongli Han, J. Gregory Caporaso, Nicholas Bokulich, Ashraf Mohamadkhani, Alireza Moayyedkazemi, Xing Hua, Farin Kamangar, Yunhu Wan, Shalabh Suman, Bin Zhu, Amy Hutchinson, Casey Dagnall, Kristine Jones, Belynda Hicks, Jianxin Shi, Reza Malekzadeh, Christian C. Abnet, Akram Pourshams

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Validation of the procedure for determination of amino acids composition of glatiramer acetate by C-13 NMR spectroscopy by N. E. Kuz’Mina, S. V. Moiseev, V. I. Krylov, A. A. Kutin, E. A. Zhukov, V. A. Yashkir, V. A. Merkulov

“…The article describes validation of the procedure for determination of amino acids composition of glatiramer acetate by C-13 NMR spectroscopy. …”
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Composite Index for Identifying Anomalies in Low Voltage Systems Using Smart Meter Measurement Data by Felipe B. B. Rolim, Fernanda C. L. Trindade, Vinicius C. Cunha

“…This study proposes a composite index that uses smart meter data, and statistical concepts to simultaneously detect and locate anomalous system operations. …”
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Pregestational overweight and obesity are associated with differences in gut microbiota composition and systemic inflammation in the third trimester. by María Florencia Zacarías, María Carmen Collado, Carlos Gómez-Gallego, Heini Flinck, Janne Aittoniemi, Erika Isolauri, Seppo Salminen

“…Weight gain, inflammatory biomarkers (hs_CRP, haptoglobin, and suPAR), and microbiota composition were assessed during the third trimester. …”
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Postnatal Anthropometric and Body Composition Profiles in Infants with Intrauterine Growth Restriction Identified by Prenatal Doppler. by E Mazarico, R Martinez-Cumplido, M Díaz, G Sebastiani, L Ibáñez, M D Gómez-Roig

“…No significant differences emerged when comparing anthropometry and body composition at each time point, in relation to Doppler findings. …”
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