Which design is better? A lifecycle approach to the sustainable management of artificial habitat‐structures by Dan Parker, Stanislav Roudavski, Chiara Bettega, Luigi Marchesi, Paolo Pedrini, Mattia Brambilla, Kylie Soanes

“…Our approach integrates knowledge of how natural hollows form and persist with analyses of how artificial structures function over time to create innovative designs and evaluate their sustainability. …”
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Effects of an integrated social-art intervention on cognitive and psychosocial outcomes among older adults with mild cognitive impairment in nursing homes: a mixed methods study by Chenshan Huang, Yuanjiao Yan, Wilson Wai San Tam, Wenqian Sun, Yu Ye, Nafang Wang, Yanhong Shi, Ziping Zhu, Danting Chen, Lin Chen, Junyu Zhao, Rong Lin, Hong Li

“…Quantitative outcomes were measured at baseline (T0), immediately post-intervention (T1), and at 24-week follow-up (T2), with global cognitive function as the primary outcome, and specific cognitive functions, psychosocial indicators, functional abilities, and quality of life as secondary outcomes. …”
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Recycled Concrete in Foundations: Mechanical and Environmental Insights by Tereza Pavlů, Jan Pešta, Kristina Fořtová, Jakub Řepka

“…The study demonstrates that RAC can be optimized for structural applications, particularly in foundation structures, without compromising functional integrity. Unlike previous studies, this research provides a systematic evaluation of how a two-stage recycling process enhances aggregate quality, leading to improved RAC performance, and introduces practical strategies for optimizing RAC durability and mix design for real-world foundation applications. …”
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Some Comments Concerning the Preparation of and Fatigue Testing of the Aircraft’s Cable-Control System by Brzęczek Józef

“…It is not possible to estimate the operational durability of the systems and forecast inspections and diagnoses intervals based on the mentioned results. …”
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Dynamic Processes of Development Jointing of a Fractal Type: Models for a Solid-State Material of the Chamber in a Power Facility during its Operation by T. V. Ryzhova, D. N. Bukharov, M. M. Arakelyan, S. M. Arakelyan

“…The issues of dynamic processes of development of micro- and nanojointing structures of a fractal type from stress points in the solid material/metal of the internal chamber with the working substance of energy devices under conditions of different modes of their functioning are considered. At the same time, regularity, determinism and stochasticity can be realized according to various well-known scenarios, which is illustrated by the example of a number of modes. …”
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MODERN DENTAL ALLOYS: STATUS OF THE ISSUE by V.D. Kindii

“…The constant development of technologies and materials allows to create more and more perfect dental structures that provide high functionality, aesthetics and durability. The constant development of dentistry is aimed at creating new materials that will be not only strong and durable, but also absolutely safe for the patient's health. …”
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Using Local Earthenware Clay to Create Water Filtration Pots in Kabale Town. by Turyasingura, Jepherson

“…The research involved a comprehensive approach to clay, including its workability, durability, and suitability for water filtration pot production. …”
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Meter-scale heterostructure printing for high-toughness fiber electrodes in intelligent digital apparel by Gun-Hee Lee, Yunheum Lee, Hyeonyeob Seo, Kyunghyun Jo, Jinwook Yeo, Semin Kim, Jae-Young Bae, Chul Kim, Carmel Majidi, Jiheong Kang, Seung-Kyun Kang, Seunghwa Ryu, Seongjun Park

“…Our approach involves encapsulating deformable liquid metal particles (LMPs) within a functionalized thermoplastic polyurethane matrix. This encapsulation induces in situ assembly of LMPs during fiber formation, creating a heterostructure that seamlessly integrates the matrix’s durability with the LMPs’ superior electrical performance. …”
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Evaluating Effectiveness, Safety, and Patient Outcomes of 3D Printing in Orthopedic Implant Design and Customization: A PRISMA-Complaint Systematic Review by Mainak Roy, Madhan Jeyaraman, Naveen Jeyaraman, Arpit Sahu, Sanjeevi Bharadwaj, Abhijith K Jayan

“…Results: The analysis included data from numerous studies, highlighting several key findings, such as (a) customization: 3D-printed implants provide a highly personalized fit that conforms precisely to individual anatomies, enhancing biomechanical performance and reducing complications, (b) surgical outcomes: The use of 3D-printed implants significantly reduces surgery time and intraoperative errors due to advanced imaging and meticulous pre-operative planning, (c) patient satisfaction: Patients reported higher satisfaction rates due to improved implant stability and functionality, leading to quicker recovery and a better quality of life post-surgery, and (d) challenges: The high costs of 3D printing technology and concerns about the long-term durability and performance of 3D-printed implants remain significant barriers to widespread adoption. …”
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Developments in the Field of Textile-Based Sensors: An Overview by Derya Tama Birkocak, Elisabeth Eppinger, Lilia Sabantina

“…This incorporation is critical for the functionality of products, enabling them to sense, respond, and adapt to external stimuli. …”
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Patrimoine(s) et Conservation-Restauration(s) by Roland May

“…Evolution and expansion of a cultural heritage concept applied to fields such as contemporary art and, sciences, technology, ethnography...over the last twenty five years, raises questions about its relationship with conservation, the bases of which were defined in the sixty's, then essentially focused on artwork and aestheticism.With respect to other values and stakes, messages, functions, use, isn't it the opportunity to assess the suitability of these notions and, to some extent, their integration in a process which preserves the narrow and compulsory link between conservation and the durability of cultural heritage with respect to both ancient and new values?…”
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Utilization of SiO₂ Nanoparticles in Developing Superhydrophobic Coatings for Road Construction: A Short Review by Nazerke Kydyrbay, Mergen Zhazitov, Muhammad Abdullah, Zhexenbek Toktarbay, Yerbolat Tezekbay, Tolagay Duisebayev, Olzat Toktarbaiuly

“…The application of superhydrophobic (SH) coatings in road construction has attracted growing attention due to their potential to improve surface durability, reduce cracking, and enhance skid resistance. …”
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Destabilising Effect of Class B CpG Adjuvants on Different Proteins and Vaccine Candidates by Kawkab Kanjo, Rakesh Lothe, Gaurav Nagar, Meghraj Rajurkar, Harish Rao, Saurabh Batwal, Umesh Shaligram, Raghavan Varadarajan

“…<b>Background:</b> Adjuvants function by enhancing the breadth, durability, and magnitude of the immune response, but little is known about their impact on vaccine stability. …”
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Performance of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Date Palm Midrib Composites by Mohammad Hassan Mazaherifar, Octavia Zeleniuc, Camelia Cerbu, Sergiu-Valeriu Georgescu, Antonela Lungu, Camelia Coșereanu

“…The physical properties and mechanical strength of the composites, as a function of fiber types, lamination configuration, as well as adhesive types, were determined. …”
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Preliminary Evidence of Enhanced Immunogenicity of Hepatitis B Virus Vaccines When Co-Administered with Calcium Phosphate, Aluminum Hydroxide, and Cytosine Phospho-Guanine Oligodeo... by Oumou Ouattara, Josephine W. Kimani, James H. Kimotho

“…The safety evaluations revealed no adverse impact on liver and kidney function, with normal ALT, AST, urea, and creatinine levels (<i>p</i> < 0.55). …”
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A Narrative Review and Clinical Study on Er:YAG Laser Debonding of Ceramic and Composite Veneers by Jose Villalobos-Tinoco, Fabio Andretti, Clint Conner, Silvia Rojas-Rueda, Nicholas G. Fischer, Margiezel Pagan-Banchs, Carlos A. Jurado

“…Ceramic veneers, particularly feldspathic and lithium disilicate, offer superior esthetics and durability, as demonstrated by studies showing their high survival rates and enamel-preserving preparation designs. …”
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Multifunctional III-nitride optoelectronic system on a tiny chip by Binju Wang, Jianwei Fu, Kang Fu, Ziqi Ye, Wenxuan Wu, Xumin Gao, Jiabin Yan, Yongjin Wang

“…As the ambient temperature varies from −60 to 120 °C, the peak emission wavelength shifts from 465 to 476 nm, and even with further temperature changes from −70 to 150 °C, the communication function remains stable. Encapsulated for durability, METIS functions reliably in extreme conditions such as ice, water, salt solutions, and other light-transmitting fluids without needing external circuitry. …”
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4f-modified Ru-O polarity as a descriptor for efficient electrocatalytic acidic oxygen evolution by Xiuxiu Zhang, Yuhao Zhang, Bogdan O. Protsenko, Mikhail A. Soldatov, Jing Zhang, Chenyu Yang, Shuowen Bo, Huijuan Wang, Xin Chen, Chao Wang, Weiren Cheng, Qinghua Liu

“…We find that the OER activity of 4f-RuO2 shows a volcano shape as a function of the polarity of Ru–O bond. Consequently, the best 4f-Nd-RuO2 catalyst possesses an ultra-low overpotential of 214 mV at 10 mA cm−2 and robust electrochemical stability in 0.1 M HClO4. …”
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Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair With Reconstruction Augmentation by Patrick Szukics DO, Frantz Lerebours MD, Jose Robaina MD, Gautam Yagnik MD, James Ross MD

“…Augmenting repairs with grafts, such as semitendinosus allografts, enhances durability. Indications: This technique is indicated for acute LCL injuries with distal avulsions. …”
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Enhancing food safety and quality through high-pressure processing and PEF technologies: Comparative analysis by Bаibatyrov T. Abelbaeviсh, Moldakhmetova Zamzagul, Muldabekova B. Zhaksylykovna, Alashbayeva L. Zhanabayevna, Tursunbayeva Sholpan, Yerzhigitov Yerkin, Borankulova A. Sarsenbayevna

“…Extraction efficiency is considered as a function of electric field power, time and applied pulses amounts, temperature, and pulse frequency of the generator. …”
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