A Damage Classification Approach for Structural Health Monitoring Using Machine Learning by Diego Tibaduiza, Miguel Ángel Torres-Arredondo, Jaime Vitola, Maribel Anaya, Francesc Pozo

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Bone substitute made from a Brazilian oyster shell functions as a fast stimulator for bone-forming cells in an animal model. by Ricardo Coringa, Eduardo Martins de Sousa, Juliana Nunes Botelho, Rafael Soares Diniz, Joicy Cortez de Sá, Maria Carmen Fontoura Nogueira da Cruz, Marco Aurelio Beninni Paschoal, Letícia Machado Gonçalves

“…Chemical and surface characterization of EBS was performed using Individually Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), respectively. Seventy-two rats were randomly assigned to groups according to the treatment of bone defects created in the submandibular area: Negative Control (-C), Positive Control (+C; Bio-Oss®) and EBS. …”
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Anion Exchange Properties of β-FeOOH by J. Ellis, R. Giovanoli, W. Stumm

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Electrodeposition of Platinum Black on Brass by Gustavo A. Maldonado Bautista, Víctor E. Reyes Cruz, Felipe M. Galleguillos Madrid, Jose A. Cobos Murcia, Gustavo Urbano Reyes, Miguel Pérez Labra, Carlos Portillo

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the formation of nanostructures of metallic Pt and Pt black on brass, with the latter presenting a larger surface area to enhance the active sites for catalysis in electrochemical processes.…”
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Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in patients undergoing nasal surgeries for prevention of emergence agitation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Gustavo R.M. Wegner, Bruno F.M. Wegner, Henrik G. Oliveira, Luis A. Costa, Luigi W. Spagnol, Valentine W. Spagnol, Gilberto T.F. de Oliveira Filho

“…Results: After a rigorous selection process, 17 Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) encompassing 2,122 patients and 14 interventions were included. …”
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Fabrication and Properties of Polycaprolactone/Poly(Butylene Succinate) Blends Based on Electrospinning by Lan Yu, Feng Wang, Shan Huang

“…Electrospinning technology is famous for its simple preparation, and accurate and easy control of process parameters. It is widely used in ultrafine filtration membrane and biological tissue engineering support. …”
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β phase transformation and dynamic recrystallization of a metastable β -Ti6554 alloy during electrically assisted tension by Wu Chuan, Liu Bao Xi

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Design and Application of Energy Recovery System for AC Diesel Engine Test Platform by WU Tong, ZHOU You, NIU Jianna

“…The diesel engine of AC diesel locomotive would generate huge of electricity energy during the maintenance and commissioning process. In order to recover those energy, the energy storage and novel power electronics topology based energy recovering system was developed. …”
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A NEURAL NETWORK APPROACH TO BEAM SELECTION AND POWER OPTIMIZATION IN MM WAVE MASSIVE MIMO by Shahnaz Fatima, M. P. Subba Raju, R. Anil Kumar, Vatsala Anand, Yarrapragada K. S. S. Rao, D. Kishore, U. S. B. K. Mahalaxmi, K. Kalyani

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An Insight into Synthesis, Optical Properties, and Applications of Green Fluorescent Carbon Dots by Sanjeev Kumar, Jyoti Gaur, Sandeep Kaushal, Jasvir Dalal, Mrinmoy Misra, Harpreet Kaur, Supreet Kaur, Navneet Kaur, Gautam Singh, Gurjinder Singh

“…In the ever-advancing field of nanotechnology and nanoscience, luminescent carbon dots, or carbon quantum dots, have emerged as one of the most up-and-coming carbon-based nanomaterials in recent years due to their diverse physicochemical properties, which include low toxicity, ease of synthesis, superior photostability, excellent water solubility, high specific surface areas with ease of surface functionalization, and unique electronic and optical properties. They exhibit two-photon absorption and unique tunable fluorescence emission across a wide range of wavelengths, which can be precisely controlled by surface modifications and particle size. …”
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Heat-induced transformation of nickel-coated polycrystalline diamond film studied in situ by XPS and NEXAFS by Olga V. Sedelnikova, Yuliya V. Fedoseeva, Dmitriy V. Gorodetskiy, Yuri N. Palyanov, Elena V. Shlyakhova, Eugene A. Maksimovskiy, Anna A. Makarova, Lyubov G. Bulusheva, Aleksandr V. Okotrub

“…Controlling high-temperature graphitization of diamond surfaces is important for many applications, which require the formation of thin conductive electrodes on dielectric substrates. …”
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Influence of Nd:YAG Laser Melting on an Investment-Casting Co-Cr-Mo Alloy by Francisco Cepeda Rodríguez, Carlos Rodrigo Muñiz Valdez, Juan Carlos Ortiz Cuellar, Jesús Fernando Martínez Villafañe, Jesús Salvador Galindo Valdés, Gladys Yerania Pérez Medina

“…The investment casting process, also known as lost-wax casting, is widely used for producing ferrous and non-ferrous metal parts due to its excellent surface finish and dimensional accuracy. …”
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In vitro model of bacterial biofilm mineralization in complex humid environments: a proof of concept study by L. Zorzetto, S. Hammer, S. Paris, C. M. Bidan

“…Both the specimen shape and the bioreactor designs resulted from an optimization process thoroughly documented in this work. As a proof of concept, we showed that it is possible to locate the bacteria and minerals using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).ResultsWe achieved an in vitro model representative of the conditions of growth and mineralization of biofilms in humid environments on a rigid substrate: something between the traditional solid-air and solid-liquid interface models.ConclusionSuch model will be useful to understand fundamental mechanisms happening in complex environments.…”
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Thermal dynamics of nanofluids with aggregating nanoparticles and magnetic heating: Utilization of Maxwell-Bruggeman and Kreiger-Dougherty models by Muhammad Idrees Afridi, Abdullah Alhushaybari, Ali J. Chamkha

“…Nanoparticle aggregation plays a critical role in enhancing heat transfer processes across various industries. Controlling nanoparticle aggregation can significantly improve thermal efficiency in energy systems, such as solar thermal collectors. …”
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Tertiary prevention interventions for patients with stroke in African countries: a systematic review by Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Thomas Frese, Eric Sven Kroeber, Lucas Adam, Susanne Unverzagt, Etienne Ngeh, Betselot Yirsaw Wubete

“…Objectives To summarise the best available evidence on tertiary prevention interventions for patients with stroke conducted in African countries, identify the gaps in stroke prevention research and augment efforts to establish stroke rehabilitation guidelines in African countries.Design We performed a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement on the basis of a published protocol.Data sources We conducted a systematic search of nine electronic databases, including PubMed, the Cochrane Library and African Index Medicus, published until August 2023 and additionally contacted authors and screened reference lists.Eligibility criteria We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective cohort studies on African adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of stroke. …”
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Flapless Immediate Implant Placement With and Without Bone Grafting: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Saeed Sadat Mansouri, Farhan Musaie, Abbas Mirzaei, Samad Samadizadeh, Salar Chaychi Salmasi, Tahereh Bitaraf

“…Material and Methods A comprehensive research process was undertaken, including electronic searches of databases such as Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane, as well as a manual search. …”
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User-Centred Design and Multi-Actor Approach in Agricultural Innovations – Case: Combi Drill Design by Hannu Haapala

“…The need for hydraulics is minimized and the row spacing and coulter design has been optimized so that economical tractors with moderate drawbar power can be used. The ISOBUS-based control electronics was designed to be fitted either in the existing tractor or, if ISOBUS is missing, with an optional cable-set and terminal. …”
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Assessment of the Role of Ginsenoside RB1 Active Substance in Alginate/Chitosan/Lovastatin Composite Films by Thi-Loc Thach, Thuy-Chinh Nguyen, An-Quan Vo, Minh-Thanh Do, Quang-Tung Nguyen, Tuan-Anh Nguyen, Long-Giang Bach, Hoang Thai

“…The ginsenoside Rb1 was also contributed positively on the LOV release from these films in different pH buffer solutions. The LOV release process from these films included two stages (fast/burst release and slow/control release). …”
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Hyperspectral signature-band extraction and adaptation for sugar content prediction on Ziziphus mauritiana and Syzygium samarangense by Yung-Jhe Yan, Jen-Tzung Chien, Zi-Yin Hong, Wen-Li Lee, Kuo-Dung Chiou, Chi-Cho Huang, Mang Ou-Yang

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Efficient hydrogen peroxide reduction in glutathione peroxidase cycle using cost-effective FeSe2 nanospheres by Saif Khan, Sundeep S. Bhagwath, Mohammad Rehan Ajmal, Intikhab A. Ansari, Mohtashim Lohani, Sanjaya Pavgada Raghunandana, Mohammad Luqman

“…The initial reaction rate was 11 times higher than the control sample and significantly outperformed other enzymes, except for those relying on expensive noble metals. …”
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