Comparative analysis of navy bean starch nanoparticles prepared via ultrasound, enzymatic debranching, and their synergistic application by Nora Ali Hassan, Aijun Hu, Ammar B. Altemimi, Jie Zheng, Ran Han, Darya Khan, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad, Tarek Gamal Abedelmaksoud

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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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Service quality dimensions as predictors of customer loyalty in mobile payment services: moderating effect of gender by Pamela Liana, Jan-Erik Jaensson, Goodluck Mmari

“…Theoretically, the foundation of this research adds up to the consideration of the moderation effect of gender and their differential assessment of technical and functional quality as predictors of customer loyalty. …”
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Identifying and validating immunological biomarkers in obstructive sleep apnea through bioinformatics analysis by En-hui Zhou, Tian-jiao Zhou, Xiao-ting Wang, Jing-yu Zhang, Jian Guan, Shan-kai Yin, Wei-jun Huang, Hong-liang Yi, Jian-yin Zou

“…IL33, IL10RB, ANGPTL1, EIF2AK2, SEM1, IFNA16, SLC40A1, FCER1G, IL1R1, TNFRSF17, and ERAP2 were identified as DEIRGs among 175 differentially expressed genes in OSA. …”
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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

“…The composites were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), horizontal burn test, and microcalorimetry tests. …”
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Towards Enhanced Osteointegration: A Comparative and In-Depth Study of the Biocompatibility of an Innovative Calcium-Doped Zirconia Coating for Biomedical Implants by Tchinda Alex, Olivier Joubert, Richard Kouitat-Njiwa, Pierre Bravetti

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Electrospinning of Bovine Split Hide Collagen and Collagen/Glycosaminoglycan for a Study of Stem Cell Adhesion and Proliferation on the Mats: Influence of Composition and Structura... by Todorka G. Vladkova, Dilyana N. Gospodinova, Peter D. Dineff, Milena Keremidarska-Markova, Kamelia Hristova-Panusheva, Natalia Krasteva

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Effect of residual carbon on crystallization and solidification behavior of coal gasification coarse slag by Ze Meng, Rongsheng Xu, Qian Feng, Xiongchao Lin, Mei Li

“…Abstract This work investigates the influence of carbon residue on the crystallization and solidification behavior of slag at different temperatures and cooling methods as it has a significant impact on the flow and discharge of slag, as well as the proper functioning of gasification equipment. The experimental approach involves the utilization of various techniques, namely ash fusion temperature (AFT) tests, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential thermal analysis (DSC), and K-value semiquantitative analysis. …”
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Comparing the psychometric evidence of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) between Spanish and Chinese primary schoolteachers: insights from classical test theor... by Xu Wang, Cui-Hong Cao, Xiao-Ling Liao, Xing-Yong Jiang, Mark D. Griffiths, I-Hua Chen, Chung-Ying Lin, Olga Malas

“…After excluding Differential Item Functioning (DIF) items, strict measurement invariance between Spanish and Chinese teachers was achieved, as verified by multi-group CFA. …”
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Optimization and Enhancement of Oral Bioavailability of Dabrafenib as Nanobubbles Using Quality by Design Approach by Bijili Vijaya Laxmi, Darna Bhikshapathi, Sailaja Rao

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) images displayed uniform spherical nanosized particles. …”
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Carboxyl-terminated butadiene-acrylonitrile-toughened epoxy/carboxyl-modified carbon nanotube nanocomposites: Thermal and mechanical properties by H. F. Xie, Y. T. Wang, C. S. Wang, H. Y. Yin, L. L. Wang, R. S. Cheng

“…Furthermore, cure kinetics, glass transition temperature (Tg), mechanical properties, thermal stability and morphology of DGEBA/CTBN/MWCNT–COOHs nanocomposites were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), universal test machine, thermogravimetric analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Synthesis, properties and enzymatic biodegradation behavior of fluorinated poly(ε-caprolactone)s by G. Acik

“…The structure and properties of F-PCLs are investigated by Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), proton and fluorine 19 nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR and 19F-NMR) spectroscopies, gel permeation chromatography (GPC), energy dispersive scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), water contact angle (WCA) measurements, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). …”
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Upgrading Electrical, Mechanical, and Chemical Properties of CNTs/Polybond® Nanocomposites: Pursuit of Electroconductive Structural Polymer Nanocomplexes by Muhammad Sarfraz

“…Chemical structure of NCs, investigated via Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, corroborated successful grafting of CNTs functional groups onto PB chains. The morphology of NCs, as examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), ensured their optimum state of dispersion. …”
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A comparative parasitological, histopathological, and proteomic analysis of Schistosoma mansoni infected mice treated with ivermectin and praziquantel by Eman Sayed El-Wakil, Mona Mohamed Tolba, Mona Hasan El-Sayad, Maha Khairy Hassen, Hayat S. Al-Rashidi, Mina A. Almayouf, Wafa Abdullah I. Al-Megrin, Hind Alzaylaee, Esraa Abdelhamid Moneer

“…In adult worms treated with PZQ and IVM, severe tegumental destruction, peeling, erosion, ulceration, and suckers damage were detected by SEM. The proteomic study identified 19 protein bands, 12 commonly shared proteins between all studied groups, and seven differential protein bands. …”
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RETRACTED: An empirical investigation between brand orientation and brand performance: Mediating and moderating role of value co-creation and innovative capabilities by Zhao Yueqiang

“…Using the organization’s size differential characteristic, additional testing of these criteria across disaggregated SME levels is performed. …”
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Interaction of silica with polystyrene: mechanical properties, polymer/filler adhesion and failure behavior by Selvin P. Thomas

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies of the tensile fractured samples revealed the extent of filler dispersion and filler/matrix interaction. …”
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Research of the Rheological Modification Mechanism of Crumb Rubber-Modified Asphalt Containing Polyamide 6 Additive by Zhihua Tan, Jijing Wang

“…Furthermore, to investigate the interaction mechanism of crumb rubber and asphalt, a series of advanced tools, including the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) test, differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) test, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) test, were conducted. …”
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Anticancer and antibacterial activity of the cellulose nanocrystals modified by cyclodextrin and loaded by propolis by Maryam Akhondi, Zahra Sotoudehnia Korrani, Maryam Mohammad-Sadeghipour, Reza Bahramabadi, Maryam Mohamadi

“…The β-CD/CNCs were characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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392 Adjuvants for the potentiation of the activity of β-lactam antibiotics against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Caitlyn Thomas, Caitlyn A Thomas, Choon Kim, Amr M. El-Araby, Biruk T. Birhanu, Shahriar Mobashery, Mayland Chang

“…Inhibition of BlaR by compound 1 (best potentiator of oxacillin) was studied by nano-differential scanning fluorimetry (nanoDSF), surface plasmon resonance (SPR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and time-kill assays. …”
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Size Effect on the Structural and Magnetic Properties of Nanosized Perovskite LaFeO3 Prepared by Different Methods by Nguyen Thi Thuy, Dang Le Minh

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) observations indicate that the particle size of the LaFeO3 powder varies from 10 nm to 50 nm depending on the preparation method. …”
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