Evaluation of the mechanical characteristics of bagasse ash concrete using response surface methodology by Uzoma Ibe Iro, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, Nakkeeran Ganasen, M. VishnuPriyan, Imoh Christopher Attah, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze, Bamidele Charles Olaiya, Somtochukwu Ejeabukwa

“…Additionally, a Student’s t-test (p-value = 1.0) verified no statistically significant difference between experimental and predicted values, ensuring model dependability. …”
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Optimization of α-mangostin and catechins compound extraction from mangosteen skin extract (Garcinia Mangostana L.) as potential antioxidant using combination method of microwaved... by Hakun Wirawasista Aparamarta, Muhammad Rizky Sanjaya, Rigen Azimatarrusydi, Tepy Lindia Nanta, Arief Widjaja, Michael W.Y. Chan

“…Subsequent purification using the BSE method further refined the extract by exploiting polarity differences. After one stage of BSE purification, the polar fraction exhibited an improved antioxidant performance with a DPPH inhibition of 68.37 % and a TPC of 930.47 mg GAE/g. …”
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Effect of lincRNA-EPS/miR-24-3p/BMP2 signal axis on enamel development: An experimental study in vitro by YU Xiujun, SU Jiansheng

“…[Methods:] The overexpressed plasmid of lincRNA-EPS and miR-24-3p mimics were transfected into LS8 cells and their transfection efficiency was detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). …”
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Greenness visibility in urban living environments as pathway to promote health and well-being: Mapping spatial differentiation in Flanders (Belgium) based on viewshed analysis by Peter Vervoort, Stijn Vanderheiden, Lorenz Hambsch, Lien Poelmans, Frédéric Vandermoere, Ilse Loots

“…By introducing technical improvements that significantly increased computational efficiency, we extended this approach to create a comprehensive VGVI map for Flanders, the northern region of Belgium. …”
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Effects of Probiotic-Fermented Chinese Herb on Immune Response and Growth Performance in Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>) by Wenzheng Zou, Xuanxuan Huang, Fang Han, Zhongqin Li

“…It can significantly improve farming efficiency and economic benefits, reduce dependence on chemical drugs, and lower environmental pollution, showing good application prospects in production.…”
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Enhanced Performance of Intensity Modulation With Direct Detection Using Golay Encoded Nyquist Pulses and Electronic Dispersion Compensation by Julien Moussa H. Barakat, Abdul Rahman El Falou, Zeynep Nilhan Gurkan, Shadi A. Alboon, Abdullah S. Karar

“…A 24-dimensional (24D) extended Golay binary code effectively transforms each incoming 12-bit message into a 24-bit codeword, achieving a coding efficiency of 0.5 bits per symbol for a 56 Gb/s on-off keying (OOK) transmission over 80 km of single mode fiber. …”
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Variation in the diversity and composition of tree-related microhabitats across climate and human impact gradients on a tropical mountain by Giovanni Bianco, Andreas Hemp, Matthias Schleuning

“…The composition of TReMs showed high turnover across ecosystem types, with a stark difference between forest and non-forest ecosystems. …”
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Neuromodulatory effects of caffeine and bromazepam on visual event-related potential (P300): a comparative study Efeitos neuromoduladores da cafeína e do bromazepam no potencial ev... by Mariana Montenegro, Heloisa Veiga, Andréa Deslandes, Maurício Cagy, Kaleb McDowell, Fernando Pompeu, Roberto Piedade, Pedro Ribeiro

“…The P300 component of the event-related potential (ERP) is a general measurement of "cognitive efficiency". It is an index of the ability of an individual's central nervous system (CNS) to process incoming information. …”
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Ex vivo evaluation of the clinical performance of an elastic crepe or support bandage for the treatment of varicose veins by Rathnaganpathi Thulasikumar, Dr med, Manoj Prabakar Ravichandran, Dr med, Ferdinand Tamoue, PhD, Thulasikumar Ganapathy, Dr med

“…A statistically significant difference was observed between the initial and final pressure measurements. …”
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A comparison of cervical smear adequacy using either the cytobrush or the Ayre spatula: a practice audit by Don O'Mahony, Lech Banach, Ehi U. Igumbor

“…Other sampling devices have been developed to improve efficiency, including the cytobrush. The purpose of this study was to compare the adequacy of cervical smears taken with the Ayre spatula as opposed to the cytobrush. …”
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Navigating the Collective: Nanoparticle-Assisted Identification of Leader Cancer Cells During Migration by Anastasia Alexandrova, Elizaveta Kontareva, Margarita Pustovalova, Sergey Leonov, Yulia Merkher

“…We observed a significant difference in encapsulation efficiency between leader and peripheral cells for both high-MP (<i>p</i> < 0.013) and low-MP (<i>p</i> < 0.02) cells. …”
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Early Activation of Children Operated on under Extracorporeal Circulation by P. R. Dudov, I. A. Kozlov

“…Objective: to study the safety and clinical and economic efficiency of early activation of children operated on under extracorporeal circulation (EC). …”
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Robust growth of avirulent phase II Coxiella burnetii in bone marrow-derived murine macrophages. by Diane C Cockrell, Carrie M Long, Shelly J Robertson, Jeffrey G Shannon, Heather E Miller, Lara Myers, Charles L Larson, Tregei Starr, Paul A Beare, Robert A Heinzen

“…Results with NMII were recapitulated in primary macrophages where C57BL/6J Nramp1+ BMDM efficiently killed Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. …”
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The Impact of Flooding on Soil Microbial Communities and Their Functions: A Review by Ashim Kumar Das, Da-Sol Lee, Youn-Ji Woo, Sharmin Sultana, Apple Mahmud, Byung-Wook Yun

“…O₂ depletion is critical in shaping microbial community adaptation, which is linked to variations in soil pH, nutrient concentrations, and redox status, and fresh and saline water vary differently in terms of the adaptation of microorganisms. …”
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Comparison of the results of active surgical treatment and serial stenting for urolithiasis in pregnant women by P. Yu. Nizin, R. A. Perov, A. A. Nemenov, S. V. Kotov

“…It is possible to perform surgical treatment with high efficiency and low complication rate, which improves the quality of life.…”
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Effect of Bearing Support Parameters on the Radial and Angular Deformation of Rotor Shaft Gear Based on CRDRS Support Configuration with Intermediate Bearing Support by Xiaojie Yuan, Xiaoyu Che, Rupeng Zhu, Weifang Chen

“…Deformation of the rotor shaft can affect the meshing performance of the output stage gears in the main gearbox, thereby affecting load transfer efficiency. By adjusting the support parameters of the rotor shaft, deformation at critical positions can be minimized, and the meshing performance of the output stage gears can be improved. …”
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Impact of dietary Biocide clay on growth, physiological status, and histological indicators of the liver and digestive tract in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by Asmaa S. Abd El-Naby, Amel M. El Asely, Mona N. Hussein, Abd El-Rahman A. Khattaby, Haitham G. Abo-Al-Ela

“…Fish fed Biocide-supplemented diets demonstrated significantly improved growth performance, with the highest weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and protein efficiency ratio observed in the 1 g kg⁻¹ group. Survival rates did not differ significantly among treatments. …”
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Revisiting the Mechanistic Pathway of Gas-Phase Reactions in InN MOVPE Through DFT Calculations by Xiaokun He, Nan Xu, Yuan Xue, Hong Zhang, Ran Zuo, Qian Xu

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The Triglyceride–Glucose Index, a Marker of Insulin Resistance, Is Associated with the Myocardial Performance Index in Asymptomatic Subjects by Necip Nas, Muzaffer Aslan, Semih Saglik, Hafize Uzun

“…The MPI provides a comprehensive view of the overall efficiency of the heart’s pumping ability, making it a valuable tool for detecting early signs of heart dysfunction, even in the absence of overt symptoms. …”
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation complexity score by Christopher Malkin, Daniel J Blackman, Noman Ali, Amr Abdelrahman, Michael Cunnington, Paul Bamford, Sacchin Arockiam, Suleman Aktaa, Rowan Hall

“…Background Increasing demand for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) places greater emphasis on the efficiency of pathways and services. A significant limitation to increasing TAVI capacity is the availability of cardiac catheterisation laboratory time. …”
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