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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Upcycling supercritical-CO2-defatted tiger nut milk Co-products into pork burgers: A sustainable fat replacer with enhanced quality properties by Raquel Lucas-González, Carmen Botella-Martínez, Manuel Salgado-Ramos, Noelia Pallarés, Pedro V. Martínez-Culebras, Francisco J. Barba, Juana Fernández-López

“…Horchata is a traditional beverage from Valencia, Spain, made from tiger nuts (a tuber), which industrial production generates large amounts of co-products. …”
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Not stealing from the treasure chest (or just a bit): Analyses on plant derived writing supports and non-invasive DNA sampling. by Anna Schulz, Silke Lautner, Jörg Fromm, Markus Fischer

“…In future, such analyses can help to explore the biological diversity not only of plants and of additives utilized for producing writing supports, but also of the plenty products made from paper.…”
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Preliminary Design of a Tandem-Wing Unmanned Aerial System by Alejandro Sanchez-Carmona, Daniel del Río Velilla, Antonio Fernández López, Cristina Cuerno-Rejado

“…However, taking the most restrictive estimates into account, the results show that the structural weight estimates of the wing, made using classical manned aviation methods, align with the final weight obtained, assuming the wing can withstand the aerodynamic and inertial loads applied within a certain safety margin.…”
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Classification technology of machine-plucking high quality tea by ZHANG Lan-lan, DONG Ji-fen, TANG Meng, CAI Wei-zhi, WEN Zheng-jun, LUO Yao-ping

“…This study aims to explore the technological development of the machine-plucking classification method of fresh tea leaves.Three methods of classification of fresh, machine-plucked tea leaves were compared in this study: 1) roll screen (6CXF-70 bulk tea leaves classification machine, MCF self-made high quality tea leaves classification machine); 2) flat circular screen (Zhechajing 766); and, 3) wind election (FX450 type). …”
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Effect of the photoinitiator system on the properties of a dental material based on a hybrid polymer by Sandro Aurélio de Souza Venter, Gedalias Custódio Martim, Andressa dos Santos, Tiago Roerto Detomini, Eduardo Radovanovic, Emerson Marcelo Girotto

“…The composites were made with a 70 % wt of inorganic filler. …”
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Inverse Design of Highly Deformable Mechanical Metamaterial Based on Partitional Semi‐Random Optimization by Xueqing Cao, Zeang Zhao, Panding Wang, Shengyu Duan, Hongshuai Lei

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Interlayer Cracks Evolution in Slab Ballastless Track Based on Acoustic Emission Technology by CHEN Jialu, HE Yuelei, LU Hongyao

“…Therefore, it is necessary to study the interlayer evolution of slab ballastless track by combining micro and macro methods. ［Method］ Concrete-mortar composite specimens are made and partial are anchored with embedded bars. …”
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Effect of Wet and Dry Finishing and Polishing Technique on Microhardness and Flexural Strength of Nanocomposite Resins by Amir Ghasemi, Anoosh Mohammadzadeh, Mehdi Molaei, Seyedeh Mahsa Sheikh-Al-Eslamian, Mandana Karimi

“…This in vitro study was aimed to assess the effect of wet and dry finishing and polishing techniques on the flexural strength and microhardness of different commercial nanoparticle contained composite resins. Methods and Materials. The samples were made of Z250 (microhybrid), Z350 XT (nanofilled), and Z550 (nanohybrid) resin composites. …”
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Relevance of Mental Health Care for Drivers to Make them Competitive by Nelly Dioses Lescano, Humberto Iván Morales Huamán, David González Espino

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> determine the relevance of mental health care for vehicle drivers to avoid accidents and to make them competitive. <br /><strong>Methods</strong>: the sample was 219 drivers and collectors of land transportation in Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru; who answered the General Well-being Test-5, previously applied in Peru by other researchers, made up of 5 composite questions. …”
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Nanoparticle-facilitated targeted nutrient delivery in plants: Breakthroughs and mechanistic insights by Meena Yadav

“…In the past decade, there have been advancements in the methods of NF synthesis, such as synthesis of metal and metal oxide NFs; synthesis of nano-composites using hydroxyapatite (HA), silica, zeolite and graphene oxide; loading of nutrients onto layered double hydroxides, and chitosan; synthesis of chelated NFs; synthesis of 2-D nano-formulations and 2-D NFs; synthesis of organic NFs using biopolymers and agricultural waste; and synthesis of nano-biofertilizers. …”
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Absorption and Desorption Remediation of Environmental Pollution to Remove Heavy Metal Ions From Waste Water Using Batch experimental System by Ban Abdulelah Mohammed

“…Graphene oxide is a Composite material fabricated from Graphite. Micrometer thick films of graphene oxide paper are also named as graphite oxide  membranes, secondly we silanized it with 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propylamine to get (GO-Si) product, thirdly react this product with functional gropus (Aldehyde) (3,5,Di-tert-butyle-2-hydroxy-benzenaldehyde) to get (Go-Si-Ald) that form graphene Schiff base material, that we used it to several process under different laboratories factors such as (pH, different concentrations of metals / Zinc and Cobalt, different stirring time, with different temperatures), The adsorption of metals (Zn and Co) were investigated successfully, this is one of development method for treatment of waste and drinking water for reuse. …”
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Influence of testing parameters on the load-bearing capacity of prosthetic materials used for fixed dental prosthesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mutlu Özcan, Julia Höhn, Gabriela Monteiro de Araújo, Dayanne Duarte Moura, Rodrigo Souza

“…Data were analyzed considering the test method (static loading), material type (metal-ceramic-MC, oxide all-ceramic-AC, fiber reinforced composite resin-FRC, composite resin-C), PDL (without or with) and restoration type (single crowns, 3-unit, 4-unit, inlay-retained and cantilever FDPs). …”
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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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Development of qualimetric model of combined snack foods by V. N. Strizhevskaya, I. V. Simakova, M. V. Pavlenkova

“…A qualimetric model developed by a team of authors is relevant for modeling compositions of combined snack products and can be used to calculate and verify the quality level of products from other plant raw materials of functional purpose produced by the dehydration method.…”
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Low-temperature sequential deposition for efficient inverted perovskite solar cells by Mengjiong Chen, Zhenzhen Qin, Ziyang Zhang, Wenxiang Xiang, Yingming Liu, Chuang Tian, Siyuan Chen, Yanbo Wang, Liyuan Han

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Beyond identification of familial hypercholesterolemia: Improving downstream visits and treatments in a large health care system by Harin Lee, Tarun Kadaru, Ruth Schneider, Taylor Triana, Carol Tujardon, Colby Ayers, Mujeeb Basit, Zahid Ahmad, Amit Khera

“…Of those contacted, 35 % had a follow-up visit with a PCP and/or a lipid specialist, and 22 % saw any composite change. Patients whose PCP was contacted were more likely to have adjustments made to their lipid lowering medication(s) (p = 0.016), be diagnosed with FH (p = 0.025), and have a follow-up visit (p = 0.033). …”
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Energy Efficiency in Buildings Through the Application of Phase Change Materials: An In-Depth Analysis of the Integration of Spent Coffee Grounds (SCGs) by Abir Hmida, Fouad Erchiqui, Abdelkader Laafer, Mahmoud Bourouis

“…In this review, the authors suggest new methods to improve PCM efficiency by using the multilayered wall technique, which involves employing two layers of a hybrid bio-composite—specifically, the hybrid hemp/wood fiber-reinforced composite with a polypropylene (PP) matrix—along with a layer of PCM made from spent coffee grounds (SCGs). …”
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Examination of Scales for Test Anxiety with Thematic Content Analysis by Nurevsa Münevver Bahçeci, Yıldız Yıldırım, Melek Gülşah Şahin

“…In reliability estimates, the Cronbach alpha coefficient was calculated for all scales, but different reliability estimation methods were also used, including Composite reliability, Spearman-Brown Split half reliability, and test-retest. …”
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Immigration patterns inferred from oxygen isotope analysis of human teeth from the Tylos-period Maqaba burial mounds in Bahrain by Yu Itahashi, Kenji Okazaki, Kazuhisa Yoshimura, Yumiko Oyabu, Kiyohide Saito

“…Oxygen isotopic signatures of water from modern springs, wells, precipitation, and bottled water sourced from Bahraini wells were used as contemporary proxies for ancient oasis water, allowing a comparison to be made between enamel and water compositions.Results and discussionOur results indicate that many of the individuals interred in the Maqaba burial mounds cluster originated from higher latitudes than that of Bahrain, suggesting that they were immigrants who were involved in trade or administration, rather than native Bahrainis. …”
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