PREDICTION OF CONCRETE STRENGTH WITH MODIFIED PLASTIC WASTE AGGREGATE AS PARTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR COARSE AGGREGATE by Muhammad FU, Agboola SA

“…The findings show that chemically treated plastic aggregates maintained fresh density while reducing slump value at 30% and 45% replacement levels, even with the addition of polycarboxylate acid (superplasticizer), possibly due to surface roughness and irregular shapes of the MPA. …”
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On the Energy Efficiency of Indoor Air Conditioning by S. N. Osipov, A. V. Zakharenko, E. M. Shirokova

“…It is important to take into account that electricity prices are currently maintained at a high level for homeowners, and in the coming years the prices will only grow. …”
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The fibrin-derived peptide FX06 protects human pulmonary endothelial cells against the COVID-19-triggered cytokine storm by Zhiran Wang, Dmitrii Lebedev, Simeng Li, Sudharshan Rao, Kevin Wu, Lorcan Doyle, Kieran Wynne, Alfonso Blanco, Margaritha M. Mysior, Jeremy C. Simpson, Dimitri Scholz, Petra Wülfroth, Kai Zacharowski, Walter Kolch, Vadim Zhernovkov, Günther Eissner

“…Additionally, FX06 might assist in maintaining the normal barrier function of ECs by altering the surface expression of Syndecan-1 (SDC1/CD138). …”
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Quantifying complexity in DNA structures with high resolution Atomic Force Microscopy by Elizabeth P. Holmes, Max C. Gamill, James I. Provan, Laura Wiggins, Renáta Rusková, Sylvia Whittle, Thomas E. Catley, Kavit H. S. Main, Neil Shephard, Helen. E. Bryant, Neville S. Gilhooly, Agnieszka Gambus, Dušan Račko, Sean D. Colloms, Alice L. B. Pyne

“…Abstract DNA topology is essential for regulating cellular processes and maintaining genome stability, yet it is challenging to quantify due to the size and complexity of topologically constrained DNA molecules. …”
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Fabrication and Characterization of Flexible pH Sensors Based on Pulsed Laser-Ablated Graphene/MoS₂ Interdigitated Electrodes by Zhaochi Chen, Chengche Liu, Minh-Quang Tran

“…The influence of laser processing parameters on the surface morphology, electrical conductivity, and wettability of the composite thin films was systematically characterized. …”
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Sustainable Management of Natural Resources at Disaggregated Levels with Insights from Landscape Dynamics by T V Ramachandra, Paras Negi, Tulika Mondal, Bharath Settur

“…Natural Resource Rich Regions (NRRRs) are areas endowed with abundant natural resources, which maintain ecological balance and economic activities. …”
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A novel 3D-printed electrochemical cell for operando synchrotron experiments by Niklas H. Deissler, Valentin Vinci, Jon Bjarke Valbæk Mygind, Xianbiao Fu, Shaofeng Li, Jakob Kibsgaard, Jakub Drnec, Ib Chorkendorff

“…Electrochemical processes are often accompanied by significant transformations at the electrode-electrolyte interface, such as the formation of a solid electrolyte interphase or surface reconstruction. …”
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Skin-Resident γδ T Cells Exhibit Site-Specific Morphology and Activation States by Abigail S. Marshall, Jaqueline Raymondi Silva, Courtney A. Bannerman, Ian Gilron, Nader Ghasemlou

“…Skin-resident γδ T cells play an important role in maintaining the immune barrier at the epithelial surface. …”
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Distribution and pollution assessment of heavy metal(loid)s in seawater and organisms in Rongcheng coastal area, China by Nana Yue, Chao Dong, Jiaojiao Yang, Jianqiang Wang, Jing Feng, Jing Sun

“…Source apportionment analysis differentiated the heavy metal(loid)s into two distinct groups: Cu, Pb, Zn, Cr and As predominantly originating from human activities, whereas Hg and Cd derived mainly from geological processes. Notably, despite typically low aqueous-phase concentrations, these elements demonstrate significant biomagnification potential through trophic transfer processes. …”
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Choice and justification of the method of titanium welding with platinum by Anatolii Sanin, Ihor Mamchur, Tetiana Nosova, Stella Mamchur

“…Micro-X-ray spectral analysis was carried out on a Cameca device using the scanning method and determining the composition by elements with a distance between points of 2 μm in the direction perpendicular to the welding surface. The formation of the welding zone is determined by diffusion processes and affects the strength of the joint. …”
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Cenozoic epeirogeny of the Arabian Peninsula from drainage modeling by J. W. P. Wilson, G. G. Roberts, M. J. Hoggard, N. J. White

“…Admittance calculations, surface wave tomography studies, and receiver function analyses all imply that regional topography is generated and maintained by some combination of mantle convective circulation and lithospheric thickness changes. …”
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An Automated Framework for Streamlined CFD-Based Design and Optimization of Fixed-Wing UAV Wings by Chris Pliakos, Giorgos Efrem, Dimitrios Terzis, Pericles Panagiotou

“…A Bayesian Optimization case study then illustrates the framework’s utility, identifying a wing design with an 8% improvement in the lift-to-drag ratio, while maintaining an average <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msup><mrow><mi>y</mi></mrow><mrow><mo>+</mo></mrow></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> value below 1 along the surface. …”
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High-Resolution Global Land Cover Maps and Their Assessment Strategies by Qiongjie Xu, Vasil Yordanov, Lorenzo Bruzzone, Maria Antonia Brovelli

“…The article highlights significant advances in data pre-processing and processing, showcasing a shift from classical methods to modern approaches, including machine learning (ML) and deep learning techniques (e.g., neural networks and transformers), and their direct application on powerful cloud-computing platforms. …”
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Design and Fabrication of a Car Sports Rims. by Nsimbe Laban

“…There is need to design a lighter rim but maintaining the same strength as that of the original steel rim. …”
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Morphometric characteristics of Lake Limboto as critical lake in Gorontalo Province, Indonesia by RAGHEL YUNGINGER, INDRIATI MARTHA PATUTI, IDAWATI SUPU, NURFITRI ABDUL GAFUR, MUHAMMAD ZULKIFLI, ELFIRAWATI HASAN, ZAKIA MASRURAH, SITI ZULAIKAH, TISEN TISEN

“…Lake Limboto covers an approximate surface area of 26.09 square kilometers, boasts a maximum depth of 4 meters, and maintains an average depth of 2.83 meters. …”
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Experimental Observation of Dynamic Transmission Lineshapes in a Robust SNAP Microbottle-Taper Coupling System by Mengyu Wang, Sifan Zeng, Lingjun Meng, Yu Yang, Xueying Jin, Yongchao Dong, Lei Zhang, Wenbin Xu, Keyi Wang

“…Our approach hold unique potential in sensitivity-enhanced sensing, quantum information processing, and all-optical switching.…”
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Diurnal Variations of Below‐Canopy CO2 Concentration in a Subtropical Forested Valley by Shizuo Fu, Yang Wang, Guofang Miao, Rong Wang, Hongda Zeng, Bai Yang, Jing M. Chen

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Marker-Less Navigation System for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with 3D Femoral Analysis and Arthroscopic Guidance by Shuo Wang, Weili Shi, Shuai Yang, Jiahao Cui, Qinwei Guo

“…The system employs advanced image processing techniques for accurate condyle segmentation and implements the Bernard and Hertel (BH) grid system for standardized positioning. …”
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Impact of a wavy wall triangular porous cylinder on diffusive-mixed convection in a lid-driven triangular cavity by Duna T. Yaseen, Amani J. Majeed, Sahib S. Ahmed, Muneer A. Ismael

“…Such a problem simulates various processes such as crystallization, absorption, and distillation where both heat and mass transfer are involved. …”
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Basil essential oil-incorporated bacterial nanocellulose foam: Fabrication, characterization, and application in extending ground beef shelf life by Anita Lotfi Javid, Hadi Almasi, Rahim Molaei, Mehran Moradi

“…A spray method was used with low BEO concentrations (1 and 2 μL/cm2) based on foam surface to optimize BEO usage while maintaining its antimicrobial effectiveness. …”
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