Improving creep resistance and durability forecasting of Balau wood–PGFRP composite cross-arms using sleeve retrofitting for transmission towers by Vijayvignesh Namasivayam Sukumaar, Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak, Noorfaizal Yidris, Norkhairunnisa Mazlan, Muhammad Asyraf Muhammad Rizal

“…Cross-arms of high-voltage transmission towers are traditionally made from wood or pultruded glass fibre reinforced polymer (PGFRP) composites, but both materials face limitations in creep resistance and long-term durability. …”
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Modern methods of analysis and instruments measuring sorption properties of magnetic sorbents by Inna V. Dolbnya, Elena A. Tatarintseva, Kristina V. Kozmich, Maria V. Komissarenko, Andrey M. Zakharevich

“…These sorbents have magnetic properties and they can be used for water purification from ions of heavy metals (HM), petroleum and petroleum products (PP). Compositional sorption material (CSM) has been made with the use of ferritized galvanic sludge (FGS) as a magnetic component and paraffin as a binder substance. …”
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Preparation and properties of asymmetric porous antimicrobial nZnO/P34HB composite guided bone regeneration membrane by LIU Chang, LIU Wei, LUO Jingmei

“…Methods Ultrasonic dispersion technique, solvent displacement method and freeze-drying technique were used to prepare P34HB composite GBR membrane loaded with nZnO at different doses (0%, 0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5%).Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy spectrometry (EDS) were conducted to determine the load of nZnO and observe the structure of the prepared membrane.Then MC3T3-E1 cells were implanted in a 24-well culture plate with the prepared GBR membrane pre-laid in the well.Thus the experiment included blank control group (no membrane) and groups with membranes composing 0%, 0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5% nZnO, respectively.CCK-8 and cell scratch assays were used to detect cell proliferation capacity and migration ability.The protein adsorption capacity of GBR membrane was detected by protein adsorption experiment.The in vitro degradation of GBR membrane was tested; the activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was detected with chemical test.And calcified nodules were observed with alizzarin red staining; the antibacterial ability of GBR membranes was tested with in vitro antibacterial experiments. …”
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Effect of the biological protection system on the composition of soil microbiota and quality of potatoes in the central agro‐climatic zone of Krasnodar Territory, Russia by S. N. Nekoval', O. A. Maskalenko

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Efficiency of activated charcoal powder in stain removal and effect on surface roughness compared to whitening toothpaste in resin composite: In vitro study by Raneem S. Alofi, Haya A. Alsuayri, Lojain S. Mohey, Adeem S. Alofi

“…Materials and methods: Sixty-six disk-shaped composite specimens were fabricated using a custom-made ring mold. …”
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Performance of Rigid and Soft Transfer Templates Using Viscous and Fluid Resin-Based Composites in the Attachment Bonding Process of Clear Aligners by Cristina Valeri, Angelo Aloisio, Stefano Mummolo, Vincenzo Quinzi

“…The analysis leads to the error estimation in the faithful reproduction of master model attachments using two types of transfer templates and two light-curing resin-based composites usually used in orthodontics. Methods. The authors have used two transfer templates made of two different materials. …”
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Influence of salivary PH in color stability of different flowable resins: In vitro study by Andrea Mejía, Víctor Montaño, Andrés Viteri, Ana Armas

“…Materials and methods: An experimental, comparative and in vitro study is proposed using 90 discs made from two fluid resin markings of 10mm diameter and 1mm thickness, light-cured using the same lamp, after being immersed in distilled water and made a first registration color using Easy-shade digital colorimeter, the samples were divided into three groups and in turn into three subgroups, becoming submerged in artificial saliva with different pH of 5, 6 and 7 respectively for 7 days, making a new color taking by digital colorimeter, later the samples were submerged in beet juice as a pigmenting agent for 24 hours, after this period they were washed to eliminate pigment residues and made a third color take. …”
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Production technology and chromato-mass spectroscopy of the valeriana officinalis tinctures by Yu. I. Korniievskyi, V. M. Odyntsova, V. H. Korniievska, N. V. Kandybei, N. Yu. Bohuslavska

“…The purpose of the work is to determine, by means of gas-liquid chromatography, the component composition of valerian tinctures produced by PrAT Pharmaceutical Factory “Viola”, made from rhizomes with valerian roots from different suppliers / manufacturers and various series. …”
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Chromato-mass spectroscopy of tinctures from the underground part of Valerian plants growing in Zaporizhzhia region by V. M. Odyntsova, Yu. I. Korniievskyi, D. Yu. Skoryna, V. Н. Korniievska

“…The aim of the work is to determine the component composition of valerian tinctures made from rhizomes with valerian roots of different species growing in the Zaporizhzhia region by gas chromatography and to carry out their comparative analysis. …”
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CURRENT STATE OF POPULATION OF GAME MAMMALS HABITING SHELKOVSKOY DISTRICT OF CHECHNYA AND WAYS FOR OPTIMIZATION by A. M. Batkhiyev, H. S. Yandakrhanov

“…Methods. We used mapping techniques, various methods of census forms and scientific processing of the collected material, systematic and bioecological analysis. …”
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INDIRECT METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE MASS OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS IN CRYOGENIC TRANSPORTATION TANKS by I. S. Medvedkov

“…A review and comparison of the applied methods for calculating the density of the vapor-liquid medium and equilibrium compositions for hydrocarbon liquefied natural gas type mixtures in the cryogenic temperature range are presented. …”
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State of the art detection methods of microplastics as marine litter: a mini review by Rajib Biswas

“…The detection and quantification of microplastics pose considerable challenges due to their small size, diverse composition, and widespread distribution. In recent years, significant progress has been made in developing detection methods to enhance our understanding of microplastic pollution. …”
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A Model Based on Neural Network to Predict Surface Settlement During Subway Station Construction: A Case Study of the Dongba-Zhongjie Station in Beijing, China by Jiaqi Zhang, Hua Jiang, Jinsen Wang, Jili Feng

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Biochar from Wood Waste: Textural and Structural Properties Depending on Production Method by Antonina Stepacheva, Yury Lugovoy, Vladimir Molchanov, Mikhail Sulman, Yury Kosivtsov

“…Modification of carbonaceous products obtained from biomass is one of the actual tasks to produce the tailor-made materials. This article presents a comparison of the characteristics of biochar obtained by three methods: pyrolysis, torrefaction, and hydrothermal carbonization. …”
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Colloid-chemical properties of aqueous propolis dispersion prepared by the solvent diffusion method by M. Yu. Pletnev, T. S. Solovyeva, D. A. Blinov

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Enhancing Flexural Strength of RC Beams with Different Steel–Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite Laminate Configurations: Experimental and Analytical Approach by Arash K. Pour, Mehrdad Karami, Moses Karakouzian

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PROMISING ACCESSIONS OF CHAENOMELES AND THEIR USE IN THE FUNCTIONAL FOOD by V. N. Sorokopudov, O. A. Sorokopudova, A. G. Kuklina, A. В. Artjukhova, N. I. Myachikova

“…Thus, a comprehensive assessment of the biological properties and productivity of breeding forms of Chaenomeles has been made showing that they exceeded the parent variety in stability are regarded as promising intense-vitamin fruit culture, that can be used for various processing methods, as part of functional and therapeutic product-prophylactic nutrition, especially in obtaining natural low-calorie foods.…”
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Effect of fiber length on tensile strength, impact toughness, and flexural strength of Banana Stem Fiber (BSF)-polyester composite for train body by Balla Wahyu Budiarto, Willy Artha Wirawan, Fadli Rozaq, Natriya Faisal Rachman, Dhina Setyo Oktaria

“…The study aimed to determine the tensile and impact strength characteristics of the banana steam fiber (BSF)-polyester composite modified with NaOH treatment. The composites were made using the hand lay-up method, varying the length of the BSF fibers to 10 mm, 20 mm, and 30 mm. …”
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Evaluating the influence of vibrational assistance friction stir processing on improving the wear and mechanical properties of hybrid composite AZ31 Mg alloy by Zhaoyang Zuo, Moslem Paidar, R. Vaira Vignesh, Hosein Keshavrazi, Sagr Alamri, Xiaodan Liu

“…In this study, the mechanical and tribological properties of AZ31/CeO2+hBN hybrid surface composites made with friction stir processing (FSP) and vibrational-assistance friction stir processing (VAFSP) are appraised. …”
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Seasonal Variations in Chemical Composition and Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of <i>Rosmarinus officinalis</i> L. Essential Oil from Southwestern Romania by Ludovic Everard Bejenaru, Adina-Elena Segneanu, Cornelia Bejenaru, Andrei Biţă, Felicia Tuţulescu, Antonia Radu, Maria Viorica Ciocîlteu, George Dan Mogoşanu

“…Our study reports for the first time, over a 12-month period, the seasonal variations in chemical composition and antibacterial and antioxidant activity of <i>Rosmarinus officinalis</i> L. essential oil (RoEO) from Southwestern Romania (Oltenia region). …”
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