Determinants of general health perception among individuals with chronic low back pain overtime: structural equation modeling. by Owis Eilayyan, Line Enjalbert-Auneau, Sara Ahmed

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM), based on health frameworks, was used to estimate the predictors of health perception among people with LBP at baseline and 6-months.…”
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In vitro Evaluation of Calcium Phosphate Precipitation on Possibly Bioactive Titanium Surfaces in the Presence of Laminin by Kostas Bougas, Victoria Franke Stenport, Fredrik Currie, Ann Wennerberg

“…Surface topography was investigated by interferometry and morphology by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Analysis of the precipitated calcium and phosphorous was performed by Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) and the adsorbed laminin was quantified by iodine (125I) labeling.Results: SEM demonstrated that all specimens except for the negative control were totally covered with calcium phosphate (CaP) after 1 week. …”
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Extraction and Characterization of Cellulose from Coffee Husk and Brewery’s Spent Grain Fibers Using Alkali-Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment Method by Yoobsan Ejeta Amensisa, Hundessa Dessalegn Demsash, Muluken Eshetu Tefera

“…A reduction in the absorption of peaks was observed on the FTIR spectrum for both C-BSG and C-CH samples at different wavelengths. SEM demonstrated that the surface roughness of the celluloses was enhanced. …”
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Oropharyngeal morphological aspects of Arapaima gigas (Schinz, 1822) by Luana Félix de Melo, Julia Bastos de Aquino, Keila Silva Pinto, Jerônimo Vieira Dantas Filho, Maria Angelica Miglino, Sandro de Vargas Schons, Rose Eli Grassi Rici

“… The study of the functional anatomy of the digestive system of fish, in particular the oropharyngeal cavity, is of great importance because it allows inferences about the feeding habit, mechanisms of capture, selection, and processing of food carried out by different species. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization and Modification of Novel Food Packaging Material from Dimethyl acrylamide/Gelatin and Purple Cabbage Extract by Tuba Ersen Dudu, Nahit Aktaş, Duygu Alpaslan

“…Dynamic and Mechanical Analyzer (DMA), Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were used for the characterizations. FT-IR revealed the existence of bonding between the functional group of PCE and Gelatin, carbonyl groups of DMAAm and carboxylic acid groups of CA. …”
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Oil Sludge as a Rejuvenator for Aged Bitumen: Structural and Thermal Effect by Gulzat Aitkaliyeva, Saltanat Ashimova, Ilyas Baidullayev, Yerik Merkibayev, Madeniyet Yelubay, Gaukhar Toleutay, Cesare Oliviero Rossi

“…FTIR spectra revealed partial restoration of aliphatic and aromatic functional groups, with a decrease in sulfoxide absorption bands, while SEM analysis indicated improved homogeneity and reduced microcracking. …”
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Green synthesis of nickel oxide nanoparticles using Allium cepa stalks and investigation of their antibacterial activity by Md Abu Shahid Chowdhury, Muhammad Muinul Islam, Mamun Jamal

“…The antibacterial activity of NiONPs was examined after confirming the formation of NiONPs by investigating different physicochemical properties using UV–Vis spectroscopy, SEM, XRD, EDX, and FTIR. …”
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Integrative study of Anchusa italica Retz flower’s microstructure and chemical composition by Linyang Wang, Haiyan Xu, Zenghong Sun, Haiyan Zhang, Ainiwaer Aikemu, Shuge Tian

“…Infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy were employed to elucidate the vibrational characteristics of the functional groups in the sample. Characteristic structures, including nonglandular hairs, ducts, epidermal cells, and pollen grains, were revealed through microscopic and SEM analyses. …”
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Studies on Adsorption of Fluorescein Dye from Aqueous Solutions Using Wild Herbs by Ghadah M. Al-Senani, Nada S. Al-Kadhi

“…The morphologies of JH and SH were analyzed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses. The JH and SH adsorbents contained different functional groups, which were involved in the binding of the FD molecules during adsorption. …”
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Green Synthesis of Pure and Zirconium-Doped Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of Sanvitalia procumbens, Its Characterization, Antiplatelet and Cytotoxic Activities by Tasmeena Parveen, Ijaz Ahmad, Madeeha Aslam, Fozia Fozia, Ahmad Khushal, Mohamed Mohany, Salim S. Al-Rejaie, Ziaullah Ziaullah, Marija Milošević

“…The synthesized NPs were characterized by different analytical techniques, such as UV-visible (UV-Vis), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). …”
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Feasibility and inter-rater reliability of physical performance measures in acutely admitted older medical patients. by Ann Christine Bodilsen, Helle Gybel Juul-Larsen, Janne Petersen, Nina Beyer, Ove Andersen, Thomas Bandholm

“…Absolute reliability was expressed as the standard error of measurement and the smallest real difference as a percentage of their respective means (SEM% and SRD%).…”
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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

“…RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were observed when the caffeine and bromazepam conditions were compared to the normative database. …”
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Interaction of silica with polystyrene: mechanical properties, polymer/filler adhesion and failure behavior by Selvin P. Thomas

“…Composites of polystyrene with different loading of silica were prepared by melt mixing in a Brabender Plasticorder at a rotor speed of 60 rpm. …”
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An analysis of ramie fiber (Boehmeria nivea L. Gaud) treated with low temperature plasma using a mathematical model by Markus Paramahasti, Valentinus Galih Vidia Putra, Yusril Yusuf

“…FT-IR analysis discovered that fibers that were exposed for four minutes differed from untreated fibers. According to the findings, plasma treatment caused: (1) ramie fiber became more hydrophilic, as indicated by the presence of hydrophilic functional groups such as hydroxyl (O–H), carboxyl (O–C), and carbonyl (C=O) in FT-IR with a deeper T%, (2) ramie fiber mass reduction was accompanied by an increase in surface roughness via SEM testing and image processing, and (3) plasma-treated fiber had a coefficient of mass variation (CV) of 0.7211 higher than untreated fiber. …”
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3D-printing of Polylactic acid/nano silica filament: Properties and Applications by Mona, A. Algouz, Neveen, A. Saleh, Manal, A. Sorour

“…The objective of this work to functionalize polylactic acid (PLA/nano silica) composite to produce environmentally ‎friendly filament using it in Polylactic acid (PLA) and nanosilica with different concentrations (1, 2%) were prepared to produce PLA/nanocomposites. …”
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Source-dependent variations in chitin: a comparative study on Antarctic krill, white shrimp and crayfish by Chenyi Yang, Xiaoyun Chen, Zuman Chen, Yadong Zhao, Ruizhi Yang, Yu Xia, Qinyi Zeng, Yanhong He, Hao Lan

“…Notably, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) characterization confirmed that chitin samples from different biological sources exhibit significant structural heterogeneity. …”
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Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Garlic Peel Extract and Their Antibacterial Potential by Ali Abdelmoteleb, Benjamín Valdez-Salas, Ernesto Beltran-Partida, Vianey Mendez-Trujillo, Daniel González-Mendoza, Olivia Tzintzun-Camacho, Ahmed F. Roumia

“…The biosynthesized ZnO NPs were characterized using different analyses including Ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Biofabrication of copper oxide nanoparticles using Dalbergia sisso leaf extract for antibacterial, antibiofilm and antioxidant activities by Muhammad Hussnain Siddique, Maimona Sadia, Saima Muzammil, Muhammad Saqalein, Asma Ashraf, Sumreen Hayat, Saba Saba, Arif Muhammad Khan, Abeer Hashem, Graciela Dolores Avila-Qezada, Elsayed Fathi Abd-Allah

“…FTIR indicated presence of different functional groups that were used as reducing and capping agents while XRD analysis showed crystalline phase structure for the nanoparticles. …”
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Texture Properties, Water Activity, Emulsion Stability, and Microstructure of Beef Sausage with the Addition of Papaya Peel Flour by Herly Evanuarini, Agus Susilo, Premy Puspitawati Rahayu

“…Beef sausages were formulated with different levels of papaya peel flour, and their quality attributes were assessed using texture analysis, water activity measurement, emulsion stability tests, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).  …”
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Phyto-Fabrication, Structural Characterization and Antibacterial Properties of <i>Hybanthus enneaspermus</i>-Assisted Mn-Doped ZnO Nanocomposites by Kanmani Kannan, Sankareswaran Muruganandham, Archana Ganeshan, Rajiv Periakaruppan, Nithish Kathiravan, Sathyabama Narayanan

“…The synthesized nanocomposites were characterized by XRD, FTIR, SEM, and EDX analysis. XRD shows the crystalline nature of nanocomposites with particle sizes of 30–40 nm, and FTIR reveals the presence of functional groups responsible for capping and stabilization. …”
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