β-Yb₂CdSb₂—A Complex Non-Centrosymmetric Zintl Polymorph by Spencer R. Watts, Larissa Najera, Michael O. Ogunbunmi, Svilen Bobev, Sviatoslav Baranets

“…It consists of three different layers, made of corner-sharing [CdSb₄] tetrahedra and stacked in the ABC sequence. …”
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A novel, low-cost clay ceramic membrane for the separation of oil-water emulsions by Dema Almasri, Yehia Manawi, Suhde Makki, Nafia Tasneem, Simjo Simson, Iman Abdel-Hadi, John Agcaoili, Jenny Lawler, Viktor Kochkodan

“…Abstract The development of a facile and efficient method for the fabrication of ceramic membranes fills a vital gap in the ceramic membrane manufacture research field. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES OF POSTAL OPERATORS by Kaitanovska Olha

“…It has been found out that there have been changes in the practical activities of postal operators, which have led to the expansion and transformation of the functions of postal operators. This has made it necessary to update the professional competence of postal operators, its structure and component composition, which must meet the requirements of the National Framework of Qualifications and its descriptors. …”
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Physico-Chemical Properties of Granular Sorbents Based on Natural Bentonite Modified by Polyhydroxocations of Aluminum and Iron (III) by Co-Precipitation by Bakytgul Kussainova, Gaukhar Tazhkenova, Ivan Kazarinov, Marina Burashnikova, Raigul Ramazanova, Yelena Ivashchenko, Bekzat Saurbayeva, Batima Tantybayeva, Ainur Seitkan, Gulsim Matniyazova, Khalipa Sadiyeva, Aisha Nurlybayeva, Aidana Bazarkhankyzy

“…It was found that modification of natural bentonite with iron (III) polyhydroxocations (mod. 1_Fe_5 GA) and aluminum (III) (mod. 1_Al_5 GA) by the “co-precipitation” method leads to a change in their chemical composition, structure, and sorption properties. …”
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Design approach for cost-effective hybrid CLT floors by Nemanja Marković, Miroslav Marjanović, Radovan Cvetković

“…Therefore, an approach for the design of cost-effective hybrid CLT panels in bending, based on the existing analytical and novel finite element procedures, is presented in the paper. The gamma-method, the extended gamma method, and the composite theory are applied in the analysis of square panels, while the finite element model based on the Reddy’s full layerwise theory is used for the complex-shape panels in bending. …”
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Assessment of Urban Landscape Patterns to Measure the Effects of Urbanization on Landscape Structure (Case Study: Kermanshah City) by Gholam Reza Sabzghabaei, Soolmaz Dashti, Kaveh Jafarzadeh, Mojgan Bazmara Baleshti

“…Then the images were classified with maximum likelihood method by software ENVI 4/7 and land use map was prepared. …”
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Variable Sound Insulation Structure with MFC Elements by Paweł GÓRSKI, Michał KOZUPA

“…Simulations of mechanical vibrations and acoustic radiation for the plate were performed with the finite element method and ANSYS software. Simulation results made it possible to select locations for gluing the active elements and sensors. …”
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Assessment of Risks and Threats of "Green" Entrepreneurship based on Cross-Factor Modeling by O. V. Kozhevinа, L. A. Belyaevskaya-Plotnik

“…"Green" entrepreneurship is a priority area for the development of Russian regions, consistent with the achievement of Russia's national strategic goals for the period up to 2030.Methods: in this work, cross-factor modeling and the method of integral analysis are used to calculate the composite index of the state of economic security and its structural components, taking into account the development of "green" entrepreneurship, supplemented by the method of a priori ranking of factors to assess the contribution of each component and justify the priority the selected factors affecting the level of economic security of the regions.Results: a three-component cross-factor model for assessing the state of economic security in certain regions of the Russian Federation (Moscow Region, Leningrad Region, Sverdlovsk Region, Novosibirsk Region, Altai Territory, Krasnodar Territory) had been calculated and tested. …”
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Influence of matrix nature on the functional efficacy of biomedical cell product for the regeneration of damaged liver (experimental model of acute liver failure) by S. V. Gautier, M. Yu. Shagidulin, N. A. Onishchenko, I. M. Iljinsky, V. I. Sevastianov

“…A comparative analysis of the functional efficacy of biomedical cell products (BMCP) for the regeneration of damaged liver based on biopolymer scaffolded porous and hydrogel matrices was performed on the experimental model of acute liver failure. Materials and methods. Matrices allowed for clinical use were employed for BMCP in the form of a sponge made from biopolymer nanostructured composite material (BNCM) based on a highly purified bacterial copolymers of poly (β-hydroxybutyrate-co-β-oxyvalerate) and polyethylene glycol and a hydrogel matrix from biopolymer microheterogeneous collagen-containing hydrogel (BMCH). …”
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Electroacupuncture modulates the gut-brain axis via the PI3K/Akt pathway to improve feeding behavior, body weight, glucolipid metabolism, and reduce insulin resistance in T2DM rats by Shaoyang Liu, Shuting Zhuang, Rui Li, Haoru Duan

“…The research aims to reveal the mechanisms underlying EA’s therapeutic effects and to investigate a novel strategy for managing T2DM. Methods To induce T2DM in rat models, a high-fat diet and intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) were used. …”
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Corrosion Behavior of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete by A. Wiratma, M.M. Al Bakri Abdullah, M.S.I. Ibrahim, T. Stachowiak, P. Vizureanu, F.F. Zainal, A. Romisuhani

“…This paper examines various methods for assessing corrosion, including electrochemical techniques, non-destructive testing, and microstructural analysis. …”
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Synergetic Effect of Digestate Dissolved Organic Matter and Phosphogypsum Properties on Heavy Metals Immobilization in Soils by Skvortsova P. O., Ablieieva I. Yu., Tonderski K., Chernysh Ye. Yu., Plyatsuk L. D., Sipko I. O., Mykhno H. I.

“…The study aimed to determine the potential of a composite made from digestate and phosphogypsum for remediation of HMs polluted soils and the role of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in binding HMs. …”
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Postharvest quality of guava with a novel gum Arabic-beeswax-coconut oil coating under ambient and chilling storage by Ung Hua Ting, Mohd Zahid bin Abidin, Francis Yew Fu Tieng, Mohd Syafiq bin Abdullah, Armstrong Ighodalo Omoregie, Abdul Fattah B. Ab Razak, Mohammad Hafsanjani bin Salleh, Siti Nadhira binti Mohamad Basri

“…Abstract Postharvest losses of tropical fruits like guava remain a significant challenge, with traditional preservation methods often proving ineffective. This study investigates a novel composite edible coating made from gum Arabic, beeswax, and coconut oil to extend the shelf life and preserve the quality of guava (cv. …”
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Investigation of the effect of impurity and surface defect in the sonocatalytic and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye by TiO2 powder by Ayodeji Precious Ayanwale, Margarita Sánchez-Domínguez, Rodrigo Mayén Mondragón, Daniel Aguirre Aguirre, M. Navarrete

“…Additional studies are done to provide information about the changes in the size, functional group, crystal structure, morphology, elemental composition, electronic structure and surface chemistry of TiO2 by using various analytical methods. …”
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Characterization of total phenolic and flavonoid content in Pseudoconyza viscosa (Mill.) and its in-silico antioxidant evaluation by Ayesha Zahid, Abrar Hussain, Asim Mehmood, Muhammad Adnan Iqbal, Muhammad Akram, Javaid Iqbal, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Nawab Ali, Adel M. Al-Saif

“…Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the total phenolic and flavonoid contents and their antioxidant potential through insilico studies.MethodsThe ethanolic extracts were characterized by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and UV-visible spectroscopy. …”
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Pharmaceutico-analytical Standardisation of Tripurabhairava Rasa and Evaluation of its Acute Oral Toxicity, Antipyretic, and Analgesic Activities in Wistar Albino Rats: A Research... by Sukeshini Julme, Mujahid Khan

“…Given it composition, especially Vatsanabha, a toxicity study is necessary. …”
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Formation conditions and evolution of oil and gas source strata of the Laptev sea shelf ore and gas province by V. Yu. Kerimov, Yu. V. Shcherbina, A. A. Ivanov

“…The conducted research made it possible to study the regional trends in oil and gas content, the features of the sedimentary cover formation and the development of hydrocarbon systems in the area under study.Materials and methods. …”
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Features of the microbiota for various malignant neoplasms by L. G. Solenova, N. I. Ryzhova, I. A. Antonova, G. A. Belitsky, K. I. Kirsanov, M. G. Yakubovskaya

“…Recent studies using omics technologies have shown significant differences in the composition of microbial communities of healthy and tumor tissues and have made it possible to characterize the potential tumor microbiota in some types of cancer. …”
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A Recruiting Maneuver Algorithm in Patients with Early Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome by D. I. Levikov, D. A. Timashkov, A. Yu. Chervov, A. V. Biryukov, S. N. Dondokov

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficiency of a recruiting maneuver (RM) and adjustment of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in patients with early acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Subjects and methods. The study enrolled 16 patients (14 men and 2 women) aged 46 to 78 years (range 62±5.6 years) with ARDS of various genesis. …”
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A machine-learning approach for predicting butyrate production by microbial consortia using metabolic network information by Claudia Silva-Andrade, Sergio Hernández, Pedro Saa, Ernesto Perez-Rueda, Daniel Garrido, Alberto J. Martin

“…Despite its importance, there is a lack of computational methods capable of predicting its production as a function of the consortium composition. …”
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