Influence of NaCl on Phase Development and Corrosion Resistance of Portland Cement by Byung-Hyun Shin, Miyoung You, Jinyong Park, Junghyun Cho, Seongjun Kim, Jung-Woo Ok, Jonggi Hong, Taekyu Lee, Jong-Seong Bae, Pungkeun Song, Jang-Hee Yoon

“…Microstructural changes as a function of the NaCl concentration were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Patients’ trajectory from tooth loss to dental rehabilitation and living with implant-supported dentures – a qualitative interview study by Gabriele Müller-Mundt, Philipp-Cornelius Pott, Lara Prinz, Simone Schaumann, Meike Stiesch, Nils Schneider, Franziska A. Herbst

“…The participants held high expectations regarding the function, durability, and – in cases involving visible tooth gaps – aesthetic outcomes of their implants. …”
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State-of-the-art: Insights from the Ross RegistryCentral Message by Buntaro Fujita, MD, Anas Aboud, MD, Hans-Hinrich Sievers, MD, Stephan Ensminger, MD, DPhil

“…The Ross procedure uses the autologous pulmonary valve as an aortic valve substitute and aims to improve valve durability while avoiding anticoagulation and therefore achieve a sustained long-term result with regard to survival, valve functionality, and quality of life. …”
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Effect of Nano-Modified Recycled Wood Fibers on the Micro/Macro Properties of Rapid-Hardening Sulfoaluminate Cement-Based Composites by Chunyu Ma, Liang Wang, Yujiao Li, Qiuyi Li, Gongbing Yue, Yuanxin Guo, Meinan Wang, Xiaolong Zhou

“…Although both modifications improved mechanical properties and durability, the KH560-modified SAC composite group demonstrated superior overall performance than the NS-modified group, providing a technical pathway for developing sustainable, high-performance recycled wood fiber cement-based materials with balanced functional properties for low-carbon construction applications.…”
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A Multifunctional Hydrogel with Multimodal Self-Powered Sensing Capability and Stable Direct Current Output for Outdoor Plant Monitoring Systems by Xinge Guo, Luwei Wang, Zhenyang Jin, Chengkuo Lee

“…Highlights A simple and scalable fabricated hydrogel with multiple functionalities to realize self-sustainable outdoor monitoring solely by it for large-scale applications in precision agriculture. …”
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Cultural identity and sustainable development – A methodological model for the Venetian Arsenal by Emanuela Sorbo, Tommaso Moretto, Sara Grandi, Giuseppe Modena

“… The redevelopment of the external paths of the Venetian Arsenal in Italy requires design responses in terms of functional performance, material compatibility with historical pre-existences, durability, and sustainability of the intervention. …”
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Fonctionnement des tombes du début du Bronze final (XIVe – XIIe s. av. J.C.) dans le sud-est du bassin parisien (France) by Stéphane Rottier

“…Eleven states of burial were defined as a result of taphonomic examinations. These functioned as stages of the burial process, depending upon the durability of the structure and its suitability for re-use. …”
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A COATING BASED ON CROSS-LINkED POLyDIMETHyLSILOXANE AND NANOPARTICLES WITH DIFFERENT MORFOLOGIES FOR SUPERHyDROPHBIC TEXTILE FABRICATION by V. V. Terekhin

“…It is shown that the degree of hydrophobicity and durability of the composition are the functions of NP, PDMS and FAS concentration and their ratios. …”
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Reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine: a critical and pedagogical perspective by Massimo Mariello

“…Advances in materials science, device engineering, power management, and biocompatibility are essential to ensure sustained functionality in dynamic biological environments. This perspective highlights key factors affecting the durability, reliability and stability of Bioelectronic Medicine technologies, explores current solutions and emerging approaches, and outlines the necessary steps to achieve robust, long-lasting bioelectronic therapeutics. …”
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Quality Evaluation of Recycled Concrete Coarse Aggregate Based on Attribute Mathematical Theory by Xiang Chen, Huan-xia Ren

“…Subsequently, attribute measurement functions for each index are developed to calculate both the individual and composite attribute measurement values. …”
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Microsurgical treatment of recurrent and residual previously clipped/or coiled intracranial aneurysms: a single center series of 22 patients by Jo Ee Sam, Dragan Janković, Yasuhiro Yamada, Riki Tanaka, Kento Sasaki, Takamitsu Tamura, Fuminari Komatsu, Yoko Kato

“…Data on demography, previous treatments, aneurysm characteristics, surgical indications, microsurgical treatment strategy, post-surgical occlusion rate, durability of treatment, complications, and functional outcome were collected. …”
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Agricultural Electrostatic Spraying Electrode Corrosion Degradation Mechanisms: A Multi-Parameter Coupling Model by Yufei Li, Anni Zou, Jun Hu, Changxi Liu, Shengxue Zhao, Qingda Li, Wei Zhang, Yafei Wang

“…Theoretical analysis indicates that the Fermi level and work function of electrode materials fundamentally determine charge transfer efficiency, while corrosion resistance emerges as a key parameter affecting system durability. …”
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Pre-Vaccination Immune Profiles and Responsiveness to Innate Stimuli Predict Reactogenicity and Antibody Magnitude Following mRNA Vaccination by Amanda E. Zelkoski, Emilie Goguet, Emily Samuels Darcey, Mohamad-Gabriel Alameh, Hooda Said, Simon Pollett, John H. Powers, Eric D. Laing, Cara Olsen, Edward Mitre, Allison M. W. Malloy

“…Conclusions: The pre-vaccination assessment of innate immune function and resting states can be used to fit models potentially predictive of immunogenicity and reactogenicity to BNT162b2 vaccination. …”
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Safety and immunogenicity after a 30-month boost of a subtype C ALVAC-HIV (vCP2438) vaccine prime plus bivalent subtype C gp120/MF59 vaccine boost (HVTN 100): A phase 1-2 randomize... by Vimla Naicker, Fatima Laher, Linda-Gail Bekker, Kelly E Seaton, Mary Allen, Stephen De Rosa, Nicole L Yates, Nonhlanhla N Mkhize, Kevin Saunders, Jack Heptinstall, Mookho Malahleha, Kathryn Mngadi, Brodie Daniels, Craig Innes, Chenchen Yu, Tandile Modise, Valerie Bekker, Nicole Grunenberg, Briana Furch, Maurine D Miner, Sanjay Phogat, Carlos A Diazgranados, Sanjay Gurunathan, Marguerite Koutsoukos, Olivier Van Der Meeren, Alison C Roxby, Guido Ferrari, Lynn Morris, David Montefiori, M Juliana McElrath, Georgia D Tomaras, Zoe Moodie

“…Secondary outcomes included neutralizing and antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity functions and durability at months 30 and 36. Both vaccine groups had an acceptable safety profile. …”
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MDO of Robotic Landing Gear Systems: A Hybrid Belt-Driven Compliant Mechanism for VTOL Drones Application by Masoud Kabganian, Seyed M. Hashemi

“…It is anticipated that the proposed <i>hybrid</i> design would also offer improved durability and ease of maintenance, thereby enhancing functionality and safety in comparison with existing robotic landing gear systems.…”
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Surface Roughness-Dependent Corrosion: Implications for Cochlear Implant Reliability by Blank Tatiana, Behrens Sabine, Klose Christian, Jürgen Maier Hans

“…The corrosion behavior of platinum electrodes in cochlear implant (CI) systems is a critical factor affecting their long-term functionality. This study investigated the influence of the surface roughness of the platinum electrodes on their corrosion behavior. …”
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Analysis of Large Membrane Vibrations Using Fractional Calculus by Nihar Ranjan Mallick, Snehashish Chakraverty, Rajarama Mohan Jena

“…The solutions are obtained in terms of Mittag–Leffler functions.…”
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LOW TRAUMATIC METHODS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT IN THE COMBINED THERAPY OF JUVENILE ARTHRITIS by D. E. Zubkov

“…Results. Functional results were good and stable (at least during the 1st year after the operation). …”
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UHPC SANDWICH STRUCTURES WITH COMPOSITE COATING UNDER COMPRESSIVE LOAD by Jan Markowski, Ludger Lohaus

“…The composite coating on the column’s outside functions both as a layer increasing the construction’s durability and as a structural component increasing the the maximum and the residual load capacity. …”
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ENHANCING MOBILITY: DEVELOPING A PEDESTRIAN SOLUTION FOR LOCOMOTION CHALLENGES AND ROAD SAFETY by Aneta WNUK, Dagmara JANKOWSKA-KARPA

“…In addition, areas related to road safety and pedestrian safety devices were identified, the implementation and promotion of which could improve the functioning of orthopedic equipment users.…”
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