Effects of Conditioning Temperature on Pellet Quality, Nutrients Digestibility, and Metabolizable Energy of Broilers Diet by Seyedeh Vajiheh Shakhese Emampour, Abolghasem Golian, Heydar Zarghi, Ali Reza Hesabi Nameghi

“…Pellet quality was determined as a function of pellet durability index (PDI), fine percentage and pellet hardness. …”
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Alginate Sphere-Based Soft Actuators by Umme Salma Khanam, Hyeon Teak Jeong, Rahim Mutlu, Shazed Aziz

“…Their demonstrated functionalities include shape transformation, locomotion and mechano-optical feedback. …”
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Reduction of Ceramic Wear by Concave Dimples on the Bearing Surface in CoC Hip Implants: A Finite Element Analysis by Mario Ceddia, Arcangelo Morizio, Giuseppe Solarino, Bartolomeo Trentadue

“…Conclusions: The integration of textured surfaces with dimples in ceramic prostheses can substantially improve their functionality and durability, representing a promising approach to addressing the issues associated with hip prosthesis wear.…”
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Inference and Optimal Design on Partially Accelerated Life Tests for the Power Half-Logistic Distribution Under Adaptive Type II Progressive Censoring by Hanan Haj Ahmad, Mahmoud M. El-Awady

“…This study explores accelerated life tests to examine the durability of highly reliable products. These tests involve applying higher stress levels, such as increased temperature, voltage, or pressure, that cause early failures. …”
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Fired clay bricks made by incorporating organic additives: A review by LEWO NKONDI Blanca, AZAMA Nilas, BLAYSAT Benoit, de BAYNAST Hélène, MOUTOU PITTI Rostand

“…Optimizing incorporation rates, particle size distribution of additives and drying and firing parameters is therefore essential to guarantee bricks that combine mechanical durability and thermal efficiency. Hence the need to continue exploring the use of organic additives in the production of fired clay bricks remains paramount.…”
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Gut microbiota modulation and health benefits of various fasting regimens by Sumel Ashique, Biplab Debnath, Naheed Mojgani, Mohd. Tariq, Tanweer Haider, Eman Shorog, Sabina Yasmin, Anas Islam, Himanshu Sharma, Md Sadique Hussain, Ayush Madan, Tabarak Malik, Mohammad Yousuf Ansari

“…This review examines the impact of various fasting regimens, including time-restricted eating (TRE), Ramadan fasting (RF), and long-term fasting, on the composition and function of the gut microbiota in both animal models and human subjects. …”
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Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Knee Joint Pain Using a V-Shaped Active Tip Needle: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study by Lo Bianco G, Pugliesi M, Misseri G, Li S, Day M, Schatman ME, Abd-Elsayed A, Yong RJ, Robinson CL

“…Pain and function were assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS) at rest and during movement, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), Douleur Neuropathique en 4 Questions (DN4), and EuroQol-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) at baseline and 1, 3, 6, and 9 months post-procedure.Results: By 6 months, 64% of patients showed ≥ 50% reduction in VAS pain scores, sustained at 9 months (p< 0.0001). …”
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Biomechanical Comparison of Two Plantar Lapidus Plating Systems by Felix Werneburg MD, Maria Felsberg MD, Juliane Beschauner MD, Christin Arnold MD, Darius Arbab MD, PhD, Heike Kielstein MD, Alexander Zeh MD, Karl-Stefan Delank MD, Natalia Gutteck MD

“…Background: Hallux valgus (HV) is a common forefoot deformity that often leads to foot pain and functional limitations, requiring surgical intervention when conservative treatments fail. …”
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Unraveling the Origins of Fatigue in Hafnia Ferroelectric Capacitors by Hyeon-Seo Do, Ik-Jyae Kim, Jiwoung Choi, Jang-Sik Lee

“…The results of this study emphasize the importance of controlling the charge state and distribution of oxygen vacancies in the central region to enhance the durability and functionality of ferroelectric devices. …”
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Green synthesis of superhydrophobic cotton filters using Pistacia atlantica gum for efficient oil and water separation by Zahra Seifi, Ali Ashraf Derakhshan, Ali Rostami, Laleh Rajabi

“…Boehmite (γ-AlOOH) functionalized with curcumin (BCur) and TiO2 nanoparticles were coated with the NPS reagent. …”
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Cutaneous metallosis following ceramic insert fracture in total hip arthroplasty: a case report and revision with ceramic-on-ceramic bearing couple by Giovanoulis Vasileios, Vasiliadis Angelo V., Marmor Simon

“…A second revision utilized a ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) bearing couple, resulting in excellent functional outcomes and resolution of symptoms. Cutaneous pigmentation post-THA is rare and has not been previously reported following a ceramic fracture. …”
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Improved Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand for Architecture and Construction: Integrating Prestressed Mechanisms with Self-Healing Elastomers by Mijin Kim, Rubaya Yaesmin, Hyungtak Seo, Hwang Yi

“…The proposed robotic hand was evaluated through real-world construction tasks, including wall painting, floor plastering, and block stacking, showcasing its durability and functional performance. These findings contribute to promoting the cost-effective deployment of soft robotic hands in robotic construction.…”
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Optical Force Probes for Spatially Resolved Imaging of Polymer Damage and Failure by Berçin V. Asya, Sitao Wang, Eric Euchler, Vu Ngoc Khiêm, Robert Göstl

“…Optical force probes (OFPs), functional molecular motifs in polymer mechanochemistry, enable the study of mechanical properties by undergoing force‐activated optical changes, such as absorption, fluorescence, or chemiluminescence. …”
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From ancient practices to contemporary green building: Analyzing organic additives in Pitalkhora earthen plasters for sustainable construction by Bhushan Dighe, Manager Rajdeo Singh

“…While traditional organic additives may hold potential for modern sustainable construction and conservation, this study does not directly evaluate their long-term durability or environmental benefits. Further research is necessary to explore their functional properties and assess their viability in contemporary applications.…”
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Bioelectronic Hydrogels: Exemplifying the Synergy Between Biopolymers and Conjugated Polymers by Thanh Nhi Tra, Kristina Fidanovski, Damia Mawad

“…However, hydrogels' vulnerability to mechanical failure limits their durability in bioelectronic applications. To address this, self‐healing conductive hydrogels with reversible dynamic networks have emerged. …”
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pH-responsive intrinsic self-healing coating via in-situ confined solid-liquid transition of hydrogel microdomains by Jie Yang, Ting Shen, Jiahong Wei, Chong Chen, Wenkai Cao, Weihua Li

“…Abstract Inspired by pH variation in corrosion microenvironment and the emerging solid-liquid composite strategies, this study presents an innovative self-healing coating based on pH-responsive confined solid-liquid transition behavior, with anti-corrosion functionality as a proof of concept. The coating integrates poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) crosslinked with boronic acid (BA) through an in-situ solvent exchange process, forming borate ester-based, pH-responsive PVA-BA (AB) hydrogel microdomains within a poly (3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate) (PTPM) network. …”
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Design process innovation through flexible and circular technological solutions by Antonella Violano, Monica Cannaviello

“…The climate emergency, in fact, asks us today to reinterpret Vitruvius’ concept of Firmitas according to the criteria of durability reliability and resilience associated with widespread usability functionality and circularity (Utilitas) traceable throughout the life cycle a building. …”
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Research progresses of composites with natural fibers recycled from textiles waste by Xinxin Huang, Runling Ye, Lin Zhao

“…It is recommended that future developments of regenerated fiber composites emphasize improvements in durability, uniformity, and sustainability.…”
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Spatial Analysis of Physical Quality of Rural Housing in Iran by mohammad hajipour, Vahid riahi, hadi gharagozloo

“…Housing enjoys a multilateral functioning in the rural system. One of the aspects highlighted by planning system is the renewal and rehabilitation of housing. …”
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Influence of structural factors on the tribological performance of organic friction modifiers by Febin Cyriac, Xin Yi Tee, Sendhil K. Poornachary, Pui Shan Chow

“…The occasional variation in friction observed for these OFMs can be attributed to the stability and durability of the boundary film formed during the rubbing phase.…”
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