Formation of Silicon Carbide Films by Magnetron Sputtering of Compound Carbon-silicon Target by V.I. Perekrestov, A.S. Kornyushchenko, I.V. Zahaiko

“…In the proposed work conventional methods of SiC layers formation and polytypes of this compound have been reviewed. …”
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TECHNOLOGICAL PECULIARITIES OF THERMAL BARRIER COATINGS BASED ON ZIRCONIUM DIOXIDE by V. V. Okovity, O. G. Devoino, V. A. Okovity, V. M. Astashinsky

“…The coating obtained from the powder of ZrO2 – 7 % Y2O3 in accordance with the developed technology can withstand heating – cooling cycles by 1.5-fold more than similar coatings being made previously. Thus the proposed method allows to increase the coating resistance to thermal cycling at temperatures of 1100 °C.…”
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Effects of propolis supplementation on prooxidant-antioxidant balance, oxidative stress biomarkers, and body composition in obese patients with NAFLD: A double-blind randomized con... by Hamideh Nazari-Bonab, Mahlagha Nikbaf-Shandiz, Helda Tutunchi, Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mameghani

“…The present clinical trial investigated the effect of Iranian PRP on prooxidant-antioxidant balance (PAB), oxidative stress biomarkers, and body composition in obese patients with NAFLD. Methods: In the present double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial, 44 obese patients with NAFLD were randomly allocated to either Iranian PRP (1500 mg/d) or placebo (1500 mg/d) accompanied by a calorie-restricted diet (CRD) for eight weeks. …”
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An early evaluation of team consistency and scope optimization in team-based cancer care by Leah K. Lambert, Farinaz Havaei, Scott M. Beck, Andy Ma, John Larmet, Jagbir Kaur, Nassim Adhami, Dan Le, Ryan Woods

“…Abstract Background The British Columbia (BC) government has made significant investments towards the implementation of team-based care (TBC) in its provincial comprehensive cancer control program. …”
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Mathematical Modeling of Multiple Quality Characteristics of a Laser Microdrilling Process Used in Al7075/SiCp Metal Matrix Composite Using Genetic Programming by Mohammed Yunus, Mohammad S. Alsoufi

“…The conventional method for machining metal matrix composites (MMCs) is difficult on account of their excellent characteristics compared with those of their source materials. …”
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Enhanced magnetic properties and densification of SrFe12O19/Fe3O4 hard/soft composites via cold sintering process by Nuchjaree Salidkul, Prasit Thongbai, Supree Pinitsoontorn

“…The successful synthesis of these composites via CSP at low temperatures demonstrates its feasibility as a method for investigating phase formation and magnetic interactions in ceramic nanocomposites.…”
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Impact of adverse environmental conditions on the fatigue behavior of carbon epoxy adhesive joints under mode II fracture by Paula Vigón, Jaime Viña, Miguel Lozano, Antonio Argüelles

“…Abstract This work analyses how environmental degradation affects the behaviour of adhesive joints in carbon-epoxy composites. These joints, made from a unidirectional carbon fibre-reinforced epoxy matrix and bonded with an epoxy-based adhesive, were tested under mode II fracture static and fatigue loading conditions. …”
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Influence of Weight Loss, Body Composition, and Lifestyle Behaviors on Plasma Adipokines: A Randomized Weight Loss Trial in Older Men and Women with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis by Gary D. Miller, Monica Z. Jenks, Mandolyn Vendela, James L. Norris, Gloria K. Muday

“…To investigate effects of weight loss on adipokines and health measures in obese older adults with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Methods. Participants were randomly assigned to either weight loss (WL) (men: 12, women: 14) or weight stable (WS) group (men: 12, women: 13). …”
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Resin Composite Surface Pre-Reacted Glass-Ionomer (S-PRG) Filler for Non-Carious Cervical Lesions: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Split-Mouth Clinical Trial by Adam Lowenstein, Carlos Fernando Mourão, Mabi L. Singh, Sarah E. Pagni, Ronald D. Perry, Gerard Kugel

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Assessment of the frequency and association with morbidity of DNA markers in multinational administrative divisions based on indigenous population data (based on cardiovascular dis... by E. V. Balanovskaya, A. Yu. Potanina, S. M. Koshel, D. S. Adamov, I. V. Evsyukov, A. L. Borisova, M. S. Pokrovskaya, A. N. Meshkov

“…The data on the gene pools of the indigenous population and the ethnic composition of Russian regions made it possible to assess the frequencies of 24 DNA markers in 85 Russian regions. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Study on the Performance of Steel–Coarse Aggregate Reactive Powder Concrete Composite Beams with Uplift-Restricted and Slip-Permitted Connectors under Ne... by Xuan-Yang Zhong, Liang-Dong Zhuang, Ran Ding, Mu-Xuan Tao

“…The plastic resistance moment of the beams was also compared with the calculation results using the methods introduced in Eurocode 4, and it was proved that the calculation results were lower than the experimental results by approximately 10%, which meant that the method was reliable for this kind of composite beam.…”
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The optimization of consensus decision-making for a multi-microwave source system based on composite leader-follower clustering for intelligent agent-based joint heating temperatur... by Biao Yang, Baowei Song, Cheng Cheng, Youpeng Zhao, Haiqin Yang, Yuchen Li, Zhongyi He

“…Compared with traditional microwave heating methods, the uniformity in the horizontal and vertical sections was improved by 25.3% to 61.2% and 24.2% to 66.6%, respectively. …”
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Study of the influence of pulse heating on the structure and properties of reinforcing fibers from tungsten-rhenium alloys by V. Shalomeev, S. Sheyko, O. Hrechanyi, T. Vasilchenko, V. Vinichenko, O. Korobko

“…A promising method for forming a composite material is the pulse heating method, which, if the parameters are set irrationally, can lead to a decrease in the properties of reinforcing fibers made of tungsten-rhenium or molybdenum-rhenium wire. …”
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CONTACT PROBLEM FOR A TWO-LAYERED CYLINDER by D. A. Pozharskii, N. B. Zolotov, I. Ye. Semenov, E. D. Pozharskaya, M. I. Chebakov

“…By using a Fourier integral transformation, the problem is reduced to an integral equation with respect to the unknown contact pressure.Materials and Methods. Different combinations of linearly elastic materials of the composite cylinder are considered. …”
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APPLICATION OF MULTIVARIATE ANOVA AND GENERALIZED DESIRABILITY TO OPTIMIZE THE COMPOSITION AND TECHNOLOGY OF TABLETS CONTAINING N-BENZYL-N-METHYL-1-PHENYLPYRROLO [1,2-A] PYRAZINE-3... by S. V. Tishkov, E. V. Blynskaya, K. V. Alekseev, V. K. Alekseev, D. I. Gavrilov

“…The use of this method made it possible to reduce the conflicting variance analysis results to the most optimal composition.…”
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Machine learning-driven prognostic prediction model for composite small cell lung cancer: identifying risk factors with network tools and validation using SEER data and external co... by Fei Li, Mengfan Zhao, Linlin Cao, Shuai Qie

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Features of physical activity and school anxiety in pupils of the secondary general education school and the cadet corps by S. L. Valina, I. E. Shtina, O. Yu. Ustinova, D. A. Eisfeld

“…The comparative assessment of physical activity bases on the analysis of the physical education implementation in educational organizations and the results of a survey according to the author’s questionnaire. A comparison was made of the parameters of bioimpedance analysis (BIA) of body composition, the content of cortisol and serotonin in the blood serum, and indicators of the Phillips school anxiety test.The results. …”
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Clonal Micropropagation of Wild Berry Plants of the Genus Rubus by Sergey S. Makarov, Mikhail T. Upadyshev, Natalia R. Sungurova, Olga N. Tyukavina, Elena I. Kulikova, Irina B. Kuznetsova

“…Clonal micropropagation of cloudberry and arctic raspberry requires new methods adapted for Russian varieties. This research featured the effect of sterilizing agents on the survival rate of explants of R. chamaemorus and R. arcticus, as well as the effect of growth regulators in the nutrient medium on their organogenesis in vitro. …”
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Technologies and materials for repair, restoration and restoration of historical and cultural monuments by G. N. Hadzhishalapov, P. D. Bataeva, A. D. Bataev

“…The task has been set to develop materials and technologies for repair, restoration and restoration of cultural heritage objects (CHOs) - historical and cultural monuments of CHOs that meet the requirements.Method. The work uses modern methods of physical and mechanical testing of materials and structures, including destructive and non-destructive quality control methods, as well as a modern mathematical apparatus for generalizing and processing experimental and statistical data.Result. …”
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Exploring factors related to changes in body composition, insulin sensitivity and aerobic capacity in response to a 12-week exercise intervention in overweight and obese women with... by David Scott, Cheryce L Harrison, Samantha Hutchison, Barbora de Courten, Nigel K Stepto

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To determine factors associated with differential changes in body fat, insulin resistance and aerobic capacity following a 12-week exercise intervention in overweight and obese women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).<h4>Methods</h4>16 overweight and obese women (9 PCOS; 7 without PCOS) completed a supervised progressive 12-week exercise program. …”
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