Enhanced wear resistance, hydrophobic properties and corrosion resistance of plasma electrolyte oxidation coatings on Ti6Al4V alloys via addition of ZrO2 nanoparticles by Yue Yang, Weihua Zhang, Kunlong Zhang, Xiangyu Sun, Boxuan Men, Sirong Yu

“…The PEO coatings with ZrO2 NPs in 6 g/L exhibited a higher corrosion inhibition efficiency and a higher charge transfer resistance than that in other concentrations and without ZrO2 NPs addition, respectively. …”
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Green synthesis of magnetic iron-nickel oxide nanoparticles using Terminalia chebula extract by Hadise Asadian, Fariba Tadayon, Sanaz Raeis Farshid

“…Modifying the surface of these nanoparticles by plant extract enhances their efficiency in absorbing hazardous dyes and mineral pollutants. …”
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Improved YOLOv8-Based Algorithm for Citrus Leaf Disease Detection by Zhengbing Zheng, Yibang Zhang, Luchao Sun

“…Furthermore, it strikes an effective balance between enhancing detection accuracy, reducing model complexity, and maintaining a lightweight architecture, making them well-suited for efficient citrus leaf disease detection.…”
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A Comparative In Vitro Analysis of Attachment and Enhanced Structural Features for Molar Distalization in Clear Aligner Therapy by Youn-Kyung Choi, Min-Jeong Jee, Sung-Hun Kim, Seong-Sik Kim, Soo-Byung Park, Yong-Il Kim

“…The results indicate that designs incorporating enhanced structures with attachments increase CA stiffness and applied forces/moments, enhancing distalization efficiency while minimizing vertical side effects. This suggests that, clinically, reinforced CAs can serve as a simple yet effective modification to existing protocols in Class II orthodontic cases, enabling more efficient molar distalization without requiring complete appliance redesign or additional fabrication and allowing easy adaptation to individual treatment needs.…”
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Development of postcastration syndrome and corrective effect of xenon in exponential dose regimen in young patients with gynecological cancers by O. I. Kit, N. N. Popova, A. I. Shikhlyarova, E. M. Frantsiyants, T. I. Moiseenko, A. P. Menshenina, G. V. Zhukova, T. P. Protasova, Yu. Yu. Arapova

“…Together with general clinical and laboratory examinations, we used international scales for assessing the severity of the patient condition by the Kupperman menopausal index (MMI), ESAS, quality of life (MOS-SF-36), in a modification of the Russian International Center, pain (VAS); the types of general adaptive reactions were identified by the method of L.Kh. …”
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Valorizing Grape Pomace: A Review of Applications, Nutritional Benefits, and Potential in Functional Food Development by Vladimir S. Kurćubić, Nikola Stanišić, Slaviša B. Stajić, Marko Dmitrić, Saša Živković, Luka V. Kurćubić, Vladimir Živković, Vladimir Jakovljević, Pavle Z. Mašković, Jelena Mašković

“…This review emphasizes the promise of GP as a valuable ingredient in functional foods and nutraceutical formulations, contributing to health, sustainability, and resource efficiency.…”
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Recent advances on application of polysaccharides in cosmetics by Qingyuan Wu, Na Cheng, Danjiao Fang, Hao Wang, Faiz-Ur Rahman, Huifang Hao, Yongmin Zhang

“…Natural products have attracted wide attention in the cosmetics market due to their safety and high efficiency. As a highly active substance in nature, natural polysaccharides have been reported in recent years to have various cosmetic activities such as moisturizing, whitening, anti-aging and repairing skin, and are becoming a hot research topic in the cosmetics industry. …”
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Effect of the deflector plate on hydraulic performance and optimization of impact sprinkler nozzle by LI Haoyu, LI Tao, DI Yahe

“…The nozzle was fabricated using 3D printing to enable rapid prototyping and easy modification. Field experiments were conducted using an orthogonal experimental design. …”
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Fatigue life prediction of hoist drum-rail contact pair based on digital twin by Michael A Zhuravkov, Mikhail A Nikolaitchik, Zengcheng Wang, Guangbin Yu

“…The solutions developed were tested and implemented in the practice of one of the operating mining enterprises and showed their high efficiency.…”
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PATH PLANNING AND OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS by Ihor Berizka

“…Research at the time of writing focuses on optimizing existing algorithms and hybridization to improve efficiency. An example of such hybridization is the artificial potential field method using fuzzy logic. …”
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Reinforcement of epoxy polymers with hydride-silylated fumed silica by P. O. Kuzema, D. L. Starokadomsky, O. O. Tkachenko, V. A. Tertykh

“…Chemical modification of silica surface enlarges its functional capabilities. …”
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Valorization of natural adsorbents for removing chromium (VI) from industrial wastewater: a review by Hajira Haroon, Hajira Haroon, Tayyab Ashfaq Butt, Jehanzeb Ali Shah, Alin Ciobica, Alin Ciobica, Alin Ciobica, Alin Ciobica, Laura Ecaterina Romila, Vasile Burlui, Vasile Burlui, Hamida Bibi, Muhammad Bilal

“…Literature also shows that leaves are more efficient and economical for Cr(VI) removal without pretreatment from among the various available bulk biomasses. …”
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Regulatory Mechanism of <i>DHCR7</i> Gene Expression by Estrogen in Chicken Granulosa Cells of Pre-Hierarchical Follicles by Dandan Li, Longxiao Hu, Qingqing Wei, Li Kang, Yi Sun, Yunliang Jiang

“…The difference in chicken egg production is closely related to the efficiency of follicle selection, which is marked by granulosa cell differentiation and progesterone production with cholesterol as the substrate. …”
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Upper Limb-Salvage Surgery in Pediatric Patients with Malignant Bone Tumors Using Microsurgical Free Flaps: Long-Term Follow-Up by Jakub Opyrchał, Bartosz Pachuta, Daniel Bula, Krzysztof Dowgierd, Dominika Krakowczyk, Anna Raciborska, Łukasz Krakowczyk

“…In cases of resection, including the metaphysis of a long bone, a modification of the flap harvest was applied in order to prevent arthrodesis. …”
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PRIMERS: Polydopamine Radioimmunotherapy with Image-Guided Monitoring and Enhanced Release System by Shahinur Acter, Lindokuhle M. Ngema, Michele Moreau, Debarghya China, Akila Viswanathan, Kai Ding, Yahya E. Choonara, Sayeda Yasmin-Karim, Wilfred Ngwa

“…The results of anti-cancer drug loading and releasing efficiency of these functionalized nanobowls are presented. …”
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No-Tillage Treatment with Total Green Manure Mulching Reduces Soil Respiration by Regulating Soil Water Content Affecting Heterotrophic Respiration by Yongpan Shang, Aizhong Yu, Yulong Wang, Pengfei Wang, Hanqiang Lyu, Feng Wang, Xuehui Yang, Yalong Liu, Bo Yin, Dongling Zhang

“…Green manure is widely applied in agricultural production due to its beneficial soil modification and fertilization effects. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of green manure return methods on soil respiration (Rs) and its components remain unclear. …”
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RNA-Seq transcriptome analysis of porcine cloned and in vitro fertilized blastocysts by Wei-hua XU, Zi-cong LI, Zhi-ping OUYANG, Bo YU, Jun-song SHI, De-wu LIU, Zhen-fang WU

“…Additionally, some developmentally important genes such as lipid metabolism related genes (MGLL, DDHD2 and FADS2) and epigenetic modification genes (DNMT1, KDM5C and MBD3L5) were found differentially expressed between cloned and IVF embryos.…”
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Kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics studies on natural and heat treated clays for the removal of arsenate ions from aqueous solution by Ali El-Rayyes, Mohamed Hefnawy, Moamen S. Refat, Oyebola Elizabeth Ogunbamowo, Abidemi Mercy Babatimehin, Patrick T. Ngueagni, Edwin Andrew Ofudje, Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani

“…The unique adsorption behaviors of the clays, enhanced by heat treatment, provide valuable insights into the influence of surface modification on adsorption efficiency. Characterization of the clays revealed significant changes in surface area, pore structure, and functional groups upon heat treatment, which improved their adsorption capacity. …”
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Comparative analysis of principal modulation techniques for modular multilevel converter and a modified reduced switching frequency algorithm for nearest level pulse width modulati... by M. Benboukous, H. Bahri, M. Talea, M. Bour, K. Abdouni

“…The results also confirm the proposed modifications to the RSF capacitor voltage balancing algorithm. …”
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Advances in the Functionalization of Vaccine Delivery Systems: Innovative Strategies and Translational Perspectives by Ingrid Andrêssa de Moura, Anna Jéssica Duarte Silva, Larissa Silva de Macêdo, Karina Mayumi Tani Bezerra de Melo, Lígia Rosa Sales Leal, Benigno Cristofer Flores Espinoza, Maria da Conceição Viana Invenção, Samara Sousa de Pinho, Antonio Carlos de Freitas

“…The conjugation of specific ligands or the modification of parameters such as shape, charge, and size of vectors can enhance the specificity, stability, and efficiency of antigen transport to cellular compartments, thereby facilitating a robust immune response. …”
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