Vibration-Based, Nondestructive Methodology for Detecting Multiple Cracks in Bending-Torsion Coupled Laminated Composite Beams by Stephen R. Borneman, Seyed M. Hashemi

“…This paper presents a method for detection of multiple cracks present in laminated composite bending-torsion coupled cantilevered beams using natural frequency data, a type of Nondestructive testing (NDT). …”
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Numerical Analysis of the Flexural Strength and Ductility of RC Beams Strengthened with Steel-Reinforced Grout (SRG) Composites by Kamaran S. Ismail

“…This research examines the flexural behavior and ductility of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with steel-reinforced grout (SRG) composites using a numerical modeling approach. Experimental results from nine SRG-strengthened beams, as reported in the literature, were used to validate the model. …”
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The impact of coarse aggregate mineral compositions on skid resistance performance of asphalt pavement: A comprehensive study. by Chen Zhang, Lihao Zeng, Huimin Wang, Xin Qu

“…The imprint method was utilized to assess the contact probability between various graded asphalt surface aggregates and tires. …”
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Enhanced convolutional neural networks for defect detection in fiber-reinforced composites: a hyperparameter optimization approach by Pankaj Beldar, Rasika Chandramore, Sarika Jagtap, Dipali Bendale

“…The proposed method provides a powerful tool for improving the reliability and efficiency of quality assurance processes in fiber-reinforced composite manufacturing. …”
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Influence of oxidizer flow speed on the toxic species composition in laminar diffusion flame under weightless conditions by Hui Ying Wang, Némo Decamps

“…Thermal radiation is calculated using the discrete-ordinates method coupled with a non-grey model for the radiative properties of CO, CO2, H2O and soot. …”
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Efficient Fluoride Removal Using a CeO₂/Attapulgite (ATP) Composite by Jianguo Zhu, Yeting Chen, Xin Xiao

“…In this study, a CeO₂/attapulgite (ATP) composite was synthesized via a straightforward hydrothermal method to efficiently remove excess fluoride from water. …”
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The correlations of serum uric acid with lean mass, fat mass and grip strength in adolescents aged 12-19 years by Feng Xu, Jianjun Shen, Zhongxin Zhu

“…To address this knowledge gap, we sought to elucidate the relationships between sUA and key indicators of body composition and musculoskeletal health in adolescents aged 12-19 years, specifically examining appendicular lean mass index (ALMI), appendicular fat mass index (AFMI), and combined grip strength.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, we analyzed data from 2,003 adolescents participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014. …”
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The Mechanism of Interaction of Esters of Methacrylic Acid with Carbon Nanotubes to Create a New Polymer Composite Material by I.V. Zaporotskova, L.S. Elbakyan

“…The influence of carbon nanotubes on the conductivity of the considered composite polymer materials is studied. The calculations are performed using DFT method within the model of molecular cluster.…”
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Comparative efficacy of different exercise types on body composition in university students: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Jihai Li, Liuhong Zang, Sihai Hao, Hui Wang

“…BackgroundTo systematically assess the impact of various exercise modalities and dosages on the body composition of college students through a comprehensive review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive search of relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in eight databases, covering data from the inception of each database to August 2024. …”
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Impact softening performance of low melting point alloy/copper foam composite phase change materials by Jingjing Song, Minzu Liang, Yuliang Lin, Leilei Wu, Jiakai Guo, Wen Liang, Yuwu Zhang

“…The deformation failure mechanism and the strain rate softening effect of low melting point alloy/copper foam composite phase change material (CPCM) under impact loading were investigated using a macro-fine-micro multi-scale analysis method. …”
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Association between myosteatosis or sarcopenia based on abdominal CT and hypertension in systemic lupus erythematosus patients by Bowen Wang, Liping Zuo, Jinlei Fan, Wei Zhao, Yueming An, Wangshu Cai, Dexin Yu

“…The association between these body composition measures and hypertension was tested using logistic regression analyses, while mediation modeling was used to assess the mediators. …”
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The role of education composition in shaping the burden of obesity and diabetes in Indonesia: a microsimulation-based projection study by Lilipramawanty K. Liwin, Tianyu Shen, Collin F. Payne

“…Methods We utilise three data sources as the inputs for our projection model. …”
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Analytical Solution for Consolidation Behaviors of Combined Composite Foundation Reinforced with Penetrated PCCSs and Floating DM Columns by Chaozhe Zhang, Dingwen Zhang, Songyu Liu, Jianyong Han, Chen Jiang, Yue Zhao

“…However, there is a lack of feasible method for consolidation behaviors of this combined composite foundation (CCF) reinforced with penetrated PCCSs and floating DM columns under flexible loads. …”
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Fatigue Life (Limit) Analysis Through Infrared Thermography on Flax/PLA Composites with Different Reinforcement Configurations by Samuel Charca, Diego G. Cervantes, Liu Jiao-Wang, Carlos Santiuste

“…The methods used to estimate the fatigue limit are the fitting of stress versus number of cycles data using Weibull and Basquin equations, the surface thermographic technique with bilinear and exponential models to analyze the evolution of temperature increment, and volumetric dissipated energy. …”
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Effect of thermocycling on flexural strength of dental CAD/CAM ceramics of variable thicknesses and structures: an in vitro study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wi... by Shahad T. Alameer, Laila Al Dehailan, Sultan Akhtar, Turki Alshehri, Nourhan M. Aly, Yousif A. Al-Dulaijan, Passent Ellakany

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Effect of thermocycling on flexural strength of dental CAD/CAM ceramics of variable thicknesses and structures: an in vitro study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wi... by Shahad T. Alameer, Laila Al Dehailan, Sultan Akhtar, Turki Alshehri, Nourhan M. Aly, Yousif A. Al-Dulaijan, Passent Ellakany

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Composite on the basis of hydrated zirconium dioxide and graphene oxide for removal of organic and inorganic components from water by Yu. S. Dzyazko, V. M. Ogenko, Yu. M. Volfkovich, V. E. Sosenkin, T. V. Maltseva, T. V. Yatsenko, K. O. Kudelko

“…Oxidized graphene has been obtained by Hammer’s method. The composite, which includes hydrated zirconium dioxide and graphene oxide (» 2 mass. %), has been synthesized by deposition from sol containing dispersed particles of the carbon material. …”
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JWST COMPASS: NIRSpec/G395H Transmission Observations of the Super-Earth TOI-776 b by Lili Alderson, Sarah E. Moran, Nicole L. Wallack, Natasha E. Batalha, Nicholas F. Wogan, Anne Dattilo, Hannah R. Wakeford, Jea Adams Redai, Munazza K. Alam, Artyom Aguichine, Natalie M. Batalha, Anna Gagnebin, Peter Gao, James Kirk, Mercedes López-Morales, Annabella Meech, Johanna Teske, Angie Wolfgang

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Phase angle and body composition in long-term type 1 diabetes in adults: a comparative study in a Brazilian public reference outpatient clinic by Natália Fenner-Pena, Virgínia Capistrano Fajardo, Lívia Froes, Paulo Augusto Miranda Carvalho, Fábio Vasconcellos Comim, Viviane Sahade, Márcio Weissheimer Lauria, Henrique Oswaldo da Gama Torres

“…Methods A comparative study was carried out in a public university outpatient clinic including a cohort of adult patients of both sexes diagnosed with DM1 and healthy controls matched by age and sex in a 2:1 ratio. …”
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Association between Serum Testosterone Levels and Body Composition among Men 20–59 Years of Age by Jiajie Ye, Xiaojun Zhai, Jinxiao Yang, Zhongxin Zhu

“…Weighted multiple regression analyses were used to estimate the independent association between serum testosterone levels and body composition. Weighted generalized additive models and smooth curve fittings were used to characterize the nonlinear associations between them. …”
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