Efficiency and safety of transfer of type 2 diabetes patients inadequately controlled on metformin alone to combined therapy with metformin and diabeton MB by Alexander Sergeevich Ametov, Lyudmila Nikolaevna Bogdanova

“…To evaluate efficiency and tolerability of diabeton MB/metformin combination in patients failing to achieve optimal glycemic control when onmetformin monotherapy and prove advantages of this combination over combined low-dose therapy with glibenclamide and metformin. …”
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In the quest of lossless slow light at surface plasmons by Korlan Ziyatkhan, Bakhtiyar Orazbayev, Constantinos Valagiannopoulos

“…The reported results can offer multiple optimal alternatives in the forward and inverse design of photonic components calling for high-intensity, low-loss slow light being guided across two-dimensional boundaries.…”
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Analysis of the availability and affordability of pharmaceuticals for children in need of palliative care by D. M. Medvedeva, I. A. Narkevich, O. D. Nemyatykh

“…Pharmaceutical price and affordability estimates show that low-priced generics, which cover over 75% of the whole range, have the most optimal median value of the median price ratio (MPR<1) on top of low affordability ratios (AR<1). …”
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Synthesis of Physically Activated Carbons from <i>Vitellaria paradoxa</i> Shells for Supercapacitor Electrode Applications by Joshua Atta Alabi, Neda Nazari, Daniel Nframah Ampong, Frank Ofori Agyemang, Mark Adom-Asamoah, Richard Opoku, Rene Zahrhuber, Christoph Unterweger, Kwadwo Mensah-Darkwa

“…These findings demonstrate SNS-derived activated carbon as a versatile, eco-friendly material, with CO₂ activation optimizing power delivery and steam activation enhancing energy capacity, offering tailored solutions for supercapacitor applications and sustainable waste utilization.…”
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Characterization and application of Fe1−xCoxFe2O4 nanoparticles in Direct Red 79 adsorption by Hau Vu Thi, Linh Pham Hoai, Ha Pham Thu, Chinh Nguyen Thuy, Viet Ngo Thi Mai, Dung Dang Duc, Dung Nguyen Quoc, Tran Thi Kim Ngan

“…The Fe1−x CoxFe2O4 materials demonstrated significant adsorption performance for Direct Red 79 (DR79), particularly at low pH levels, with optimal results observed at x = 0.5 (FC3). …”
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Influence of substrate bias on the properties of CrAlN wear-resistant coating prepared by arc/magnetron composite technology by Xiaoyan NIU, Mingze LIU, Guoqiang DONG, Yujiang WANG, Haoliang TIAN

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Cerium Addition Enhances Impact Energy Stability in S355NL Steel by Tailoring Microstructure and Inclusions by Jiandong Yang, Bijun Xie, Mingyue Sun

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Advancements in lamb wave high-frequency devices using diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings by Jatinder Pal Singh, Ajay Kumar Sao, Babita Sharma, Satyam Garg, Anjali Sharma, Reema Gupta, Lokesh Rana, Mallika Verma, Akhilesh Pandey, Archibald Theodore Nimal, Upendra Mittal, Amit Kumar Vishwakarma, Monika Tomar, Arijit Chowdhuri

“…Diamond-like carbon (DLC) stands as a material of profound scientific and technological importance, owing to its exceptional blend of mechanical, tribological, and chemical properties. …”
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A Study on Evanescent Wave Humidity Sensor Based on PEG-PMMA Microspheres With Enhanced Performance by Yuxin Chen, Yutong Qi, Bao Zhu, Xingchen Zhou, Xuefei Xiao, Zheyuan Gu, Jun Qian, Chuanyang He, Min Lai, Yan Ma, Bo Liu

“…Moreover, the sensor exhibits low hysteresis, excellent repeatability, short-term and long-term stability and electromagnetic immunity. …”
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Network Meta-Analysis of Factors Influencing the Carbon Sink Capacity of Urban Park Green Spaces by Yutong JI, Tianyi LIN, Lian LIU, Xiong LI

“…Maintenance practices often act on other influencing factors to enhance carbon sink capacity, such as using native tree species, selecting natural materials, and designing low-maintenance sites to reduce the cost of maintenance. …”
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Suppression Efficiency for Dust from an Iron Ore Pile Using a Conventional Sprinkler and a Water Mist Generator by Yen-Yi Lee, Chung-Shin Yuan, Po-Hsuan Yen, Justus Kavita Mutuku, Chien-Er Huang, Chih-Cheng Wu, Po-Jen Huang

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Inkjet printing of amorphous indium aluminum oxide active layers for high-performance thin-film transistors by Jiameng Kang, Kai Wang

“…Abstract Oxide semiconductors are regarded as a kind of promising active materials for thin-film transistors (TFTs) to drive organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) because of their advantages of high mobility, good electrical uniformity, and low cost. …”
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The Circular Kitchen by Bas Jansen

“…Strategies such as Refuse, Rethink, and Reduce, along with substituting high-impact materials with low-impact, renewable ones and slowing and closing existing material loops, are crucial for consistently achieving a more sustainable built environment. …”
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Design Considerations for Sub-1-V 1T1C FeRAM Memory Circuits by Mohammad Adnaan, Sou-Chi Chang, Hai Li, Yu-Ching Liao, Ian A. Young, Azad Naeemi

“…We focus on the most promising ferroelectric materials, hafnium zirconium oxide (HZO) and barium titanate (BTO), known for their fast switching speeds and low coercive voltages. …”
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Lightweight Cf/HC–SiBCN composite for multifunctional applications by Lingyu Yang, Lumeng Wang, Shun Dong, Guiqing Chen, Changqing Hong, Xinghong Zhang, Yanchun Zhou

“…Carbon fiber composites hold significant promise as electromagnetic wave (EMW)-absorbing materials. However, balancing lightweight materials with excellent mechanical properties, low thermal conductivity, and EMW absorption for multifunctional applications remains challenging. …”
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Novel Design Method for the Roll Forming Process and Improved Forming Quality of 316L Stainless Steel BPP Flow Channels with Right-Angled Sidewalls by Fuqiang Zhao, Hugang Tian, Qingxue Huang, Yanlei Zhang, Xiaolong Xie, Zhigang Qi, Shuaifeng Chen

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Qualitative Insights on Barriers to Receiving a Second Dose of Measles-Containing Vaccine (MCV2), Oromia Region of Ethiopia by Kalkidan Solomon, Brooke N. Aksnes, Abyot Bekele Woyessa, Chala Gari Sadi, Almea M. Matanock, Monica P. Shah, Paulos Samuel, Bekana Tolera, Birhanu Kenate, Abebe Bekele, Tesfaye Deti, Getachew Wako, Amsalu Shiferaw, Yohannes Lakew Tefera, Melkamu Ayalew Kokebie, Tatek Bogale Anbessie, Habtamu Teklie Wubie, Aaron Wallace, Ciara E. Sugerman, Mirgissa Kaba

“…We selected ten woredas (districts) in the Oromia Region, Ethiopia, stratified by settlement type (urban/rural), MCV1 coverage (high ≥ 80%; low < 80%), and history of measles outbreaks between June 2019 and June 2020. …”
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Place of istmusectomy in thyroid tumors management: experience of National Medical Research Center of Endocrinology by P. A. Nikiforovich, D. G. Beltsevich, M. S. Berlovich

“…The lack of studies and recommendations regarding the volume of thyroid resection in patients with tumors limited by its isthmus does not allow determining what the surgery volume is optimal, especially for patients at low risk of relapse.Aim. …”
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Research progress of fuel ethanol refining and life cycle carbon footprint by Pan LI, Lulu ZHANG, Hai CHEN, Xingguo WU, Wei CHEN, Jing BAI, Chun CHANG, Junhao HU

“…Future research will concentrate on developing a comprehensive suite of technologies designed to optimize low-energy, high-efficiency, and environmentally friendly pretreatment processes for raw materials. …”
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QUALITY CONTROL EVALUATION OF LEUCODEPLETED RED BLOOD CELL COMPONENTS PREPARATION WITH TOP AND BOTTOM TECHNIQUE IN GSH BLOOD BANK IN SAO PAULO, BRAZIL by MS Aline, Akil-Fabiana, R Eduardo, AD Santos-Janaina, F Felipe, S Paula, García-Rebecca, Vianna-Thiago, Frontier-Ludwig, Moreno-Dalia

“…Objectives: To evaluate the quality of leukodepleted red cell concentrates (LD-RCC) obtained with top and bottom systems from the whole blood collected and processed in the GSH blood bank Sao Paulo, during 22 – 26 April 2024, verifying local and the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines &amp; HealthCare (EDQM) Blood Guide. Material and methods: The study was performed following European guidelines for blood processing during collection day, after resting at 22°C. …”
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