Dual pH- and Temperature-Responsive Performance and Cytotoxicity of N-Isopropylacrylamide and Acrylic Acid Functionalized Bimodal Mesoporous Silicas with Core–Shell Structure and F... by Huijie Ge, Xiaoli Wang, Shiyang Bai, Yuhua Bi, Fei Liu, Jihong Sun, Wenliang Fu, Donggang Xu

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Comparative analysis of innovative socks made from special synthetic fibers by Giulia Börner, Berat Arici, Carolin Rohrbach, Boris Mahltig

“…Functional textiles cover a broad range of different materials and products. …”
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The impact of customer involvement in airline loyalty programs: a multigroup analysis by Pablo Flôres Limberger, Lucimari Acosta Pereira, Tércio Pereira

“…Although the benefits, satisfaction, perceived functional value (PFV), and loyalty (BSPfvL) have been widely explored, few studies have attempted to compare the results of this model in different groups of consumers. …”
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Investigating the potential of dietary taurine supplementation to mitigate temperature stress in juvenile olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) by Abayomi Oladimeji Ogun, Haham Kim, Sooa Yoon, Suhyun Lee, Hyuncheol Jeon, Deni Aulia, Junhyeok Hur, Seunghyung Lee

“…In total, 420 juvenile fish, with an average initial weight of 12.97 ± 0.1 g (mean ± SEM), were randomly assigned to 21 tanks (20 fish per tank), forming seven triplicate groups. …”
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Facile Fabrication of Polydopamine-Functionalized Titanium Dioxide Nano/Submicro-Particles on the NiTi Substrate for Highly Efficient Solid-Phase Microextraction of Benzotriazole U... by Huiju Wang, Shoujia Wang, Kang Li, Yulong Ma, Tianhong Zhou

“…A new polydopamine-functionalized titanium dioxide nano/submicro-particles (PDA@TiO2NPs) coating was successfully constructed on the surface of NiTi substrate as a solid-phase microextraction (SPME) fiber. …”
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Dual-functional Cu2O/g-C3N4 heterojunctions: a high-performance SERS sensor and photocatalytic self-cleaning system for water pollution detection and remediation by Shuo Yang, Kaiyue Li, Ping Huang, Keyan Liu, Wenhui Li, Yuquan Zhuo, Ziwen Yang, Donglai Han

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Response of Long-Term Water and Phosphorus of Wheat to Soil Microorganisms by Junjie Hu, Yanhao Lian, Hui Guo, Zongzhen Li, Haifang Pang, Mengjiao Zhang, Yongzhe Ren, Tongbao Lin, Zhiqiang Wang

“…We initiated a comprehensive, long-term, in situ wheat field experiment to measure soil physicochemical properties, focusing on the different forms of soil inorganic P. Subsequently, 16S rRNA and ITS marker sequencing was employed to study changes in soil microbial abundance and community structure and predict functional alterations. …”
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Effects of Dietary Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Inclusion on Acute Temperature Stress Responses in Juvenile Olive Flounder (<i>Paralichthys olivaceus</i>) by Abayomi Oladimeji Ogun, Haham Kim, Sooa Yoon, Suhyun Lee, Hyuncheol Jeon, Deni Aulia, Junhyeok Hur, Seunghyung Lee

“…A total of 360 juvenile fish, with an average initial weight of 12.97 ± 0.1 g (mean ± SEM), were randomly assigned in triplicate to 18 tanks (20 fish per tank) and reared at 19.5 °C for 8 weeks, with bi-monthly collection of growth performance data. …”
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Produtividade e potencial hídrico foliar do cafeeiro Catuaí, em função da época de irrigação Productivity and leaf water potential of the Catuaí coffee crop as a function of irriga... by Antonio C. Silva, Antônio M. da Silva, Gilberto Coelho, Fátima C. Rezende, Fabio A. Sato

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Physical-chemical characteristics determination of potato (Solanum phureja Juz. & Bukasov) starch by Julián David Velásquez Herrera, Juan Carlos Lucas Aguirre, Victor Dumar Quintero Castaño

“…The aim of this research was to evaluate the functional properties of the native potato (Solanum phureja Juz. & Bukasov) starch in the food and non-food industry for which a thermal analysis was conducted, including thermogravimetric (TGA) analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, morphologic analysis via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and rapid viscoamylograph analysis (RVA). …”
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Precision and Reliability of a Dynamometer for Trunk Extension Strength and Steadiness Assessment by Franciele Parolini, Márcio Goethel, Johan Robalino, Klaus Becker, Manoela Sousa, Barbara C. Pulcineli, Ulysses F. Ervilha, João Paulo Vilas-Boas, Rubim Santos

“…Test–retest analysis showed excellent reliability for peak force (ICC = 0.81, SEM = 0.50, MDC = 1.39), mean force (ICC = 0.93, SEM = 0.17, MDC = 1.08), and steadiness (ICC = 0.87, SEM = 0.85, MDC = 2.36), with no significant intersession differences (<i>p</i> > 0.05). …”
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Multiscale characterization of microstructural reconfiguration induced by oxidation in lignite from the Lingquan mining colliery by Jian Chen, Ying Wen, Baoshan Jia, Xiaopeng Mao, Qinai Zhou

“…The pore structure characteristics, surface morphology, microcrystalline structure, and functional groups of lignite in Lingquan Mine were studied using low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, SEM, XRD, and FTIR tests. …”
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Service quality dimensions as predictors of customer loyalty in mobile payment services: moderating effect of gender by Pamela Liana, Jan-Erik Jaensson, Goodluck Mmari

“…Specifically, the study focuses on moderating gender differences to enhance robustness. Data were collected from 379 respondents and analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) with smart PLS (partial least square). …”
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Production and characterization of kombucha-like beverage by cocoa (Theobroma cacao) by-product as raw material by Lívia de Matos Santos, Mariana Nougalli Roselino, Janaína de Carvalho Alves, Suelen Neris Almeida Viana, Elis dos Reis Requião, Jéssica Maria Rio Branco dos Santos Ferro, Carolina Oliveira de Souza, Camila Duarte Ferreira Ribeiro

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Copper(II) Complex with a 3,3′-Dicarboxy-2,2′-Dihydroxydiphenylmethane-Based Carboxylic Ligand: Synthesis, Spectroscopic, Optical, Density Functional Theory, Cytotoxic, and Molecul... by Ayman H. Ahmed, Ibrahim O. Althobaiti, Kamal A. Soliman, Yazeed M. Asiri, Ebtsam K. Alenezy, Saad Alrashdi, Ehab S. Gad

“…The solid compounds’ chemical structures were determined using elemental analysis, UV-Vis, FT-IR, MS, ¹H-NMR, PXRD, SEM, TEM, magnetic studies, as well as molecular modeling based on DFT (density functional theory) calculations. …”
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Cuteness vs. Usefulness: A Dual Perspective on Service Robot Acceptance in the Travel Industry by José Maeiro, Álvaro Dias, Leandro Pereira

“…This study addresses this gap by applying the Service Robot Acceptance Model (SRAM) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to examine the dual role of cuteness and usefulness in shaping consumer attitudes toward service robots in tourism. We employ a PLS-SEM approach based on survey data from 183 respondents, analyzing how these perceptions differ between individuals who have and have not previously interacted with service robots. …”
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Adsorption of Congo Red Dye from Aqueous Solution onto Natural and Modified Bauxite Clays by Baghdad Science Journal

“…Both bauxite and modified bauxite are primarily characterized by using, FTIR, SEM, AFM, and XRD. Several variables are studied as a function of adsorption including contact time, adsorbent weight, pH, ionic strength, particle size and temperature under batch adsorption technique. …”
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Reliability and Accuracy of Ultrasonographic Muscle Thickness Measurements: Evaluating Key Postural Stabilisers in Rehabilitation by Arkadiusz Żurawski, Natalia Barańska, Aleksandra Tomala, Edyta Majorczyk, Joanna Macierzyńska

“…Its capacity to provide real-time visualisation of muscle structure and function underpins its utility in clinical practice and scientific research. …”
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Phosphorus Cycling Dominates Microbial Regulation of Synergistic Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus Gene Dynamics During <i>Robinia pseudoacacia</i> Restoration on the Loess Plateau by Ning Peng, Yan Wang, Huifeng Wu, Hongjian Hao, Ahejiang Sailike, Zhouchang Yu, Shicai Li, Runhao Shi, Wenfang Hao, Wei Zhang

“…This study addresses this gap by investigating the dynamic changes in C, N, and P cycling functional genes and their microbial and environmental drivers across <i>Robinia pseudoacacia</i> plantations of different restoration stages (10, 20, 30, and 40 years) on the Loess Plateau. …”
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Elucidating the role of nano boron and zinc oxide-coated silane-treated cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) on the mechanical, thermal, and flammability characteristics of high-density p... by Amirmohammad Raeisi, Ismat Ara, Greg Holt, Nicole Stark, Dilpreet S. Bajwa

“…To address this challenge, silane-functionalized cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), nano boron oxide (B2O3) and nano zinc oxide (ZnO) were incorporated into the HDPE matrix in different percentages (3 %, and 5 %) and weight ratios (1:1, and 1:2). …”
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