Material matters: artificial substrate composition and biofilm presence influence larval settlement of Diadema antillarum by Johanna Catharina Rippen, Johanna Catharina Rippen, Tom Wijers, Tom Wijers, Charlotte Geerte Elisabeth Van Bruggen, Marc Antoun, Marc Antoun, Britas Klemens Eriksson, Alwin Hylkema, Alwin Hylkema

“…To make artificial reefs more sustainable and ecologically optimal, research into alternative materials is required. …”
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Development and usability testing of a multifaceted intervention to reduce low-value injury care by Mélanie Bérubé, Alexandra Lapierre, Michael Sykes, Jeremy Grimshaw, Alexis F. Turgeon, François Lauzier, Monica Taljaard, Henry Thomas Stelfox, Holly Witteman, Simon Berthelot, Éric Mercier, Catherine Gonthier, Jérôme Paquet, Robert Fowler, Natalie Yanchar, Barbara Haas, Paule Lessard-Bonaventure, Patrick Archambault, Belinda Gabbe, Jason R. Guertin, Yougdong Ouyang, Lynne Moore, the Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium

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Optimal sandwich panel's core design for an enhanced impact resistance by Assil Charkaoui, Noha M. Hassan, Zied Bahroun

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Mitigation strategies for soil acidification based on optimal nitrogen management by Pengshun WANG, Donghao XU, Prakash LAKSHMANAN, Yan DENG, Qichao ZHU, Fusuo ZHANG

“…In addition, low soil acid buffering capacity, mainly determined by soil parent materials and soil organic matter content, also accelerates acidification. …”
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Biomodification of Ostrich Meat Properties with Collagenase: Optimization of Technological Parameters by Kolodyaznaya V., Shestopalova I., Kiprushkina E., Rogozina E., Golovinskaia O.

“…Enzymes are used for biomodification proposes when it goes about raw materials with the high-content of connective tissue, e.g. chopped semi-finished products, delicatessen, sausages, etc. …”
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Rapid mold optimization based on ultraviolet curing 3D printing technology by Hanyu Rao, Xinyu Bai, Wen Yan, Jie Liu

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Surimi and Low-Salt Surimi Gelation: Key Components to Enhance the Physicochemical Properties of Gels by Noman Walayat, María Blanch, Helena M. Moreno

“…Surimi-based products are nutritionally valuable due to their essential amino acid composition, their content of high-quality proteins with excellent digestibility, and their low fat content. However, to achieve the desired texture, a significant amount of salt (1–3%) must be added, which could compromise their health benefits. …”
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Study of the Formation of Low-Dimensional Defect States in Single-Crystal Silicon with the Participation of Oxygen by Akramjon Y. Boboev, Biloliddin M. Ergashev, Nuritdin Y. Yunusaliyev, Murodiljon M. Xotamov

“…This study investigates the formation of low-dimensional defect states in monocrystalline silicon involving oxygen, focusing on structural inhomogeneities and their impact on material properties. …”
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Portable and Low-Cost Paper-Based Sensor Integrated with Smartphone for Chromium Ions Detection by Pambudi Teguh, Umam Hilman Imadul, Putri Fajar Amelia Rachmawati, Halimah Melisa Nur, Anjani Cindy Salsabilla

“…The detection of targeted chromium has been evaluated using digital image-based colorimetric analysis, with parameters of chromogenic concentration, pH, and reaction time optimized. The SEM image shows a layer of silica on the surface of the paper, indicating that the silica-supporting material was successfully coated. …”
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Geospatial impact evaluation of a low-cost agricultural intervention for enhancing environmental resilience by Pratap Khattri, Rachel Sayers, Kunwar K. Singh, Ryan Slapikas, Chet Bahadur Tamang, Dinee Tamang, Brad Sagara, Ariel BenYishay

“…However, while uptake was evident, the expected environmental outcomes, such as soil erosion control and riverbank stabilization, did not materialize. This study demonstrates the potential of GIE in evaluating low-cost interventions for sustainable development and provides insights into the role of sugarcane cultivation in promoting climate resilience. …”
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Optimization of graded porous acoustic absorbers based on triply periodic minimal surfaces by Xueying Guan, Elke Deckers, Hao Dong, Maarten Hornikx, Jieun Yang

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On the advisability of long-term use of low-dose glucocorticoids in elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis by A. V. Gordeev, E. V. Matyanova, E. G. Zotkin, A. M. Lila

“…Despite decades of GC use in comprehensive RA therapy, questions regarding the optimal safe dose, treatment duration, and the necessity of discontinuation or complete avoidance of these drugs remain unresolved.Objective: to assess the efficacy and safety of long-term low-dose GC use in elderly RA patients based on real-world clinical data.Material and methods. …”
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Frictional Characteristics and Mechanical Model of PTFE Against Stainless Steel Under Low Loads by ZHAO Shoujiang, DAI Junwu

“…Given the close relationship between friction characteristics and contact surface pressure, it is of practical significance to investigate the friction characteristics of PTFE and stainless steel under low load conditions. This research contributes to enhancing the accuracy of isolation effect predictions and optimizing the design of seismic isolators.MethodsThe specimens of PTFE and 304 stainless steel were prepared to ensure a smooth surface and accurate size, and a test device was designed and constructed. …”
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Optimization of fractional composition of the excipient in the elastomeric covering for asphalt highways by E. M. Nurullaev, A. S. Ermilov

“…The coefficient of dynamic viscosity of polymeric suspension or the initial module of a viscoelasticity of the join solidification low-molecular rubbers with the final functional groups, filled by many fractional dioxide of silicon are considered as criteria of optimization. …”
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Optimizing Osseodensification Drilling for Dental Implant Placement: An In Vitro Study by Xingru Tao, Jie Yang, Tai Ma, Ming Chen, Qinglong An, Dedong Yu

“…ABSTRACT Objectives This study aims to optimize the parameters of osseodensification drilling (OD) to improve the primary stability of dental implants in low‐density bone. …”
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Research on the method of weight calculation and equipment arrangement optimization of tramcar by DUAN Huadong, LIU Xiaofeng, JIANG Zhongcheng, ZHANG Bo

“…Because of its low optimization efficiency and only searching the local optimal solution, the mixed integer linear programming algorithm was finally proposed to develop the tram equipment layout optimization model. …”
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Novel Design and Optimization of Porous Titanium Structure for Mandibular Reconstruction by Renshun Liu, Yuxiong Su, Weifa Yang, Xiaobing Dang, Chunyu Zhang, Ruxu Du, Yong Zhong

“…A porous material is considered to be a potential material that can be used to repair bone defects. …”
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Optimizing Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete for Sustainable Construction Practices by T Porpadham, S Thirugnanasambandam

“…GPC, utilizing industrial by-products like fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), offers a low-carbon alternative to conventional concrete (CC). …”
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Particleboard Surface Optimization for High-Quality Laminating with Decor Paper by Coskun Kursun, Saadettin Murat Onat, Orhan Kelleci, Suheyla Esin Koksal

“…This study is the first comprehensive optimization approach to improve quality in coating low-density particle boards with decorative paper, potentially leading to material savings and production efficiency for the furniture and coating industries.…”
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Global–Local Cooperative Optimization in Photonic Inverse Design Algorithms by Mingzhe Li, Tong Wang, Yi Zhang, Yulin Shen, Jie Yang, Ke Zhang, Dehui Pan, Ming Xin

“…We developed the Global–Local Integrated Topology inverse design algorithm (denoted as the GLINT algorithm), which employs a trajectory-based optimization strategy with waveguide–substrate material-flipping structural modifications, enabling the direct optimization of discrete waveguide–substrate binary structures. …”
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