Optimization of a sustainable composition of fine-grained concrete for 3D-printing with partial substitution of sand with fly ash and slag waste by Murat A. Rakhimov, Zulfiya A. Aubakirova, Aliya K. Aldungarova, Ignacio Menéndez Pidal de Navascués, Zhangazy N. Moldamuratov

“…However, most research focuses on conventional concrete and does not consider the specific requirements for rheological properties and interlayer adhesion, which are critical for 3D printing technology. Methods and Materials. The study used Portland cement CEM I 42.5N, fly ash and slag waste from the Ust-Kamenogorsk TPP, crushed sand, and the MasterGlenium superplasticizer. …”
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Influence of root canal sealer composition on postoperative pain after endodontic treatment of permanent teeth: a systematic review and meta-analyses by Vania Gomes Moraes, Sandra Regina Santos Meyfarth, Guido Artemio Maranón-Vásquez, Lívia Azeredo Alves Antunes, Leonardo Santos Antunes

“…Material and Methods: Electronic searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, LILACS, and grey literature databases until September 2021. …”
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Modeling and Reconstruction of Mixed Functional and Molecular Patterns

“…Formulating the task as a blind source separation or composite signal factorization problem, we report here a statistically principled method for modeling and reconstruction of mixed functional or molecular patterns. …”
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Exploring the link between age at menarche, anthropometry and body fat composition with type II diabetes in a Singapore multi-ethnic cohort by Paula Benny, Qian Yang, Beverly Wen-Xin Wong, Cuilin Zhang, Eu-Leong Yong, Ling-Jun Li, Zhongwei Huang

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Modeling and Reconstruction of Mixed Functional and Molecular Patterns by Yue Wang, Jianhua Xuan, Rujirutana Srikanchana, Peter L. Choyke

“…Formulating the task as a blind source separation or composite signal factorization problem, we report here a statistically principled method for modeling and reconstruction of mixed functional or molecular patterns. …”
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BioCompNet: A Deep Learning Workflow Enabling Automated Body Composition Analysis toward Precision Management of Cardiometabolic Disorders by Jianyong Wei, Hongli Chen, Lijun Yao, Xuhong Hou, Rong Zhang, Liang Shi, Jianqing Sun, Cheng Hu, Xiaoer Wei, Weiping Jia

“…However, conventional methods for quantifying BC components using medical images are hindered by labor-intensive workflows and limited anatomical coverage. …”
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Development of porous COP–ceramic composites for application as low-relative-permittivity, low-dielectric-loss substrates in next-generation communication systems by Seisuke Ata, Takumi Ono, Yuto Kato

“…Furthermore, the $$\:{\varepsilon\:}_{r}$$ trend was consistent with effective medium theories, specifically the Maxwell–Garnett and Bruggeman models. Additional analyses of the thermal expansion and conductivities of the composites revealed enhanced compatibility with copper conductors, supporting the viability of these composites for next-generation communication devices.…”
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Systematic Analysis of the Whole-Body Tissue Distribution and Fatty Acid Compositions of Membrane Lipids in CD1 and NMRI Mice and Wistar Rats by Lina Xu, Maximilian V. Schmitt, Huabin Ruan, Yupei Jiao, Xueying Wang, Yusong Wang, Tao Yang, Philip Lienau, Andreas Reichel, Xiaohui Liu

“…The measurement of lipid compositions in animal models, usually mice and rats, without a standardized approach hindered the accuracy of PBPK investigation. …”
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Modeling of Droplet Deposition in Air-Assisted Spraying by Jian Song, Zhichong Wang, Changyuan Zhai, Chenchen Gu, Kang Zheng, Xuecheng Li, Ronghua Jiang, Ke Xiao

“…To facilitate targeted pesticide application in the canopy of fruit trees, this study employed a newly developed wind-speed-adjustable orchard sprayer and established a prediction model for deposition based on data from orthogonal trials using a central composite design accounting for the coupling effect of three-dimensional spatial parameters. …”
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Finite Element Analysis of Bone Stress around Micro-Implants of Different Diameters and Lengths with Application of a Single or Composite Torque Force. by Ying-juan Lu, Shao-hai Chang, Jian-tao Ye, Yu-shan Ye, Yan-song Yu

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To compare the stress on the bone surrounding a micro-implant after application of a single force (SF) of 200 g or a composite force (CF) of 200 g and 6 N.mm torque.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Finite element models were developed for micro-implant diameters of 1.2, 1.6, and 2.0 mm, and lengths of 6, 8, 10, and 12 mm and either a SF or CF was applied. …”
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Resource utilization of decarbonized coal gasification slag in soil quality improvement: New insights into microbial community composition and environmental risk assessment by Longfei Kang, Qiang Li, Kenneth Dumack, Kaiyu Zhang, Yulin Xiang, Jiangdong Bian, Feng Ai

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COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE OF THE NEPSKY AND TIRSKY FORMATION OF THE PRILENSK-NEPSKY STRUCTURAL-FACIES ZONE OF THE NEPA-BOTUOBA ANTECLISE BY THE RESULTS OF CORE MATERIAL STUDIES by A. V. Plyusnin, M. I. Gyokche

“…To characterize and compare the composition of the upper Vendian of the central and southern parts of the Prilensk-Nepsky structural-facies zone.Materials and methods. …”
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Improving adhesive bonding of short carbon fiber thermoplastic composites to aluminum alloys with a hybrid laser-plasma surface modification strategy by Brodey Z. Lu, Yao Qiao, Ethan K. Nickerson, Yongsoon Shin, Gabrielle M. Schuler, Nate L. Brown, Nathan L. Canfield, Kevin L. Simmons

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Association between lifetime endogenous estrogen exposure and body composition metrics in postmenopausal women: findings from the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study by Elahe Rashidi, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Majid Valizadeh, Mahtab Niroomand, Maryam Mahdavi, Maryam Farahmand, Behnaz Abiri, Fereidoun Azizi, Farhad Hosseinpanah

“…This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between EEE and body composition indices among postmenopausal women. Methods Data were obtained from the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS), including 960 women aged over 40 years. …”
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Enhanced prognostic value of a composite nutritional-inflammatory index (P-CONUT) for predicting mortality risk in patients initiating peritoneal dialysis. by Xing Li, Xueli Zhou, Kuo Li, Li Pu, Xueqin He, Xia Liu, Hui Zhong, Dengyan Ma

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This retrospective study included 810 PD patients. …”
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Coach-Assisted eHealth With Group or Individual Support for Employees With Obesity: Randomized Controlled Trial on Weight, Body Composition, and Health Metrics by Siniriikka A Männistö, Kirsi H Pietiläinen, Joona Muotka, Laura-Unnukka Suojanen, Raimo Lappalainen, Riitta Korpela

“…MethodsThis study was a randomized controlled trial with a 12-month intervention, followed by a 12-month follow-up period without additional support (March 2021 to March 2023). …”
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Reallocating 24-hour movement behaviors and its impact on mental health in preschool children: a compositional data and dose-response analysis by Tian Wang, Junyu Wang, Xuelin Lu, Xuhui Chen, Lanzhi Chen, Yixin Liang, DongQing Yang, Yanmei Shi, Rui Li, Yong Yang, Beibei Luo, Jie Zhuang

“…Understanding how reallocations of time among different 24-hour movement behaviors-moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light physical activity (LPA), sedentary behavior (SED), and sleep (SLP)-affect various dimensions of mental health is essential for designing effective interventions. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 828 Chinese preschool children aged 3 to 6 years were assessed. …”
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Longitudinal assessment of changes in muscle composition using proton density fat fraction and T2* in patients with and without incidental vertebral compression fractures by Yannick Stohldreier, Yannik Leonhardt, Jannik Ketschau, Florian T. Gassert, Marcus R. Makowski, Jan S. Kirschke, Georg C. Feuerriegel, Philipp Braun, Benedikt J. Schwaiger, Dimitrios C. Karampinos, Nina Hesse, Alexandra S. Gersing, Alexandra S. Gersing

“…ObjectiveChemical shift encoded-based water-fat separation magnetic resonance imaging (CSE-MRI) is an emerging noninvasive tool for the assessment of bone and muscle composition. This study aims to examine both the predictive value and the longitudinal change of proton density fat fraction (PDFF) and T2* in the paraspinal muscles (PSM) in patients with and without the development of an incidental vertebral compression fracture (VCFs) after 6 months of follow-up.MethodsPatients (N=56) with CT and 3T CSE-MRI of the lumbar spine at baseline and CSE-MRI at 6 months follow-up were included in this retrospective study. …”
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT SYNTHESISING THE MODEL OF THE PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE OF ATMOSPHERIC PIPE STILL by E. S. Gebel, A. A. Ibatullin, M. S. Peshko, V. N. Gudinov

“…The aim of the study is to develop a model of a predictive maintenance system allowing the output parameters of a high-capacity distillation unit to be stabilised.Method. …”
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Elastoplastic analysis of cracked Aluminum plates with a hybrid repair technique using the bonded composite patch and drilling hole in opening mode I by Wahiba Nessrine Bouzitouna, Wahid Oudad, Mohamed Belhamiani, Djamel Eddine Belhadri, Leila Zouambi

“…The Notch Stress Intensity Factor (NSIF) is adopted to model the behavior of the cracked notch based on the volumetric method. …”
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