The impact of different DNA extraction kits and laboratories upon the assessment of human gut microbiota composition by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. by Nicholas A Kennedy, Alan W Walker, Susan H Berry, Sylvia H Duncan, Freda M Farquarson, Petra Louis, John M Thomson, UK IBD Genetics Consortium, Jack Satsangi, Harry J Flint, Julian Parkhill, Charlie W Lees, Georgina L Hold

“…This highlights the importance of ensuring that samples in a study are prepared with the same method, and the need for caution when cross-comparing studies that use different methods.…”
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A Novel THz Differential Spectral Clustering Recognition Method Based on t-SNE by Tie-Jun Li, Chih-Cheng Chen, Jian-jun Liu, Gui-fang Shao, Christopher Chun Ki Chan

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Efficient removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions using graphene Oxide@Isatin-PVP composite: Synthesis, characterization, and adsorption studies by Chandrakant D. Ghugare, Nilesh V. Rathod, Jayshri S. Jadhao, Ankita Rao, Akash V. Kubade, Parikshit S. Thakare, Arun B. Patil

“…The adsorption behavior conformed to a pseudo-second-order kinetic model, indicating that chemisorptions was the primary process. …”
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Effect of an α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate/treated dentin matrix composite to regenerate bone in critically sized SD rat calvarial defects by Mengmeng Wang, Bingyan Li, Wenshuai Li, Zelong Hu, Haojie Fu, Rui Li

“…This study aims to develop composite cements by combining treated dentin matrix (TDM) with α-CSH to enhance osteogenic properties for the healing of bone deformities.MethodsThe composite cements were prepared by mixing treated dentin matrix (TDM) with α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate (α-CSH) and characterized for their mechanical, morphological, and chemical properties using a universal mechanical testing machine, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. …”
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A Comparative Study of the Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Properties, and In Vitro Anti-Diabetic Efficacy of Different Extracts of <i>Caulerpa prolifera</i> by Safae Ouahabi, Nour Elhouda Daoudi, Mohamed Chebaibi, Ibrahim Mssillou, Ilyesse Rahhou, Mohamed Bnouham, Belkheir Hammouti, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Alicia Ayerdi Gotor, Larbi Rhazi, Mohammed Ramdani

“…To ensure better extraction of the various metabolites present, two extraction methods, namely maceration and the Soxhlet method, were employed using solvents of varying polarity (hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol, and water). …”
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Chemical Composition, Quality, and Bioactivity of <i>Laurus nobilis</i> L. Hydrosols from the Adriatic Regions of Croatia: Implications for Dermatological Applications by Lea Juretić, Valerija Dunkić, Ivana Gobin, Suzana Inić, Dario Kremer, Marija Nazlić, Lea Pollak, Silvestar Mežnarić, Ana Barbarić, Renata Jurišić Grubešić

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Effects of lifestyle modification counselling on weight and body composition among adults with overweight or obesity on antiretroviral therapy: a randomized controlled trial by Agete Tadewos Hirigo, Moges Derbe, Daniel Yilma, Ayalew Astatkie, Zelalem Debebe

“…The effect of lifestyle modification counselling on weight and body composition was evaluated through linear mixed effects model and multiple linear regression analysis. …”
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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

“…Samples were printed using a construction 3D printer (model S-6045) and tested for compressive strength, density, interlayer adhesion, and subjected to micro and nanostructural analysis. …”
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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

“…Some treatment-related parameters were associated with the development of postoperative pain, including the sealer composition and extrusion. Objective: This systematic review aimed to answer the clinical question: Do root canal sealers composition influence postoperative pain after endodontic treatment of permanent teeth? …”
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Human Visceral Adipose Tissue Macrophages Are Not Adequately Defined by Standard Methods of Characterization by Alecia M. Blaszczak, Anahita Jalilvand, Joey Liu, Valerie P. Wright, Andrew Suzo, Bradley Needleman, Sabrena Noria, William Lafuse, Willa A. Hsueh, David Bradley

“…However, much less is known about the immune cell composition and how to best define AT macrophages in humans. …”
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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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A joint data and knowledge‐driven method for power system disturbance localisation by Zikang Li, Jiyang Tian, Hao Liu

“…By integrating the physical constraints of disturbance type‐topology information and localisation cost characteristics, a composite constraint loss function is proposed that embed physical knowledge into the data‐driven method. …”
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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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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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An NSCT-Based Multifrequency GPR Data-Fusion Method for Concealed Damage Detection by Junfang Wang, Xiangxiong Li, Huike Zeng, Jianfu Lin, Shiming Xue, Jing Wang, Yanfeng Zhou

“…The comparison between the evaluation metrics before and after fusion demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed fusion method. Both shallow and deep hollow targets hidden in the simulated concrete structure, real tunnel model, and road are identified through one radargram obtained by fusing different radargrams. …”
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Electricity pinch analysis method for flexibility supply-demand matching in power systems by Yaling Mao, Tiejiang Yuan, Xueqin Tian, Yue Teng

“…Subsequently, a unified characterization method is developed to model the amplitude-frequency characteristics of flexibility resources, ensuring compatibility with pinch analysis requirements. …”
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Identification method of roof rock interface based on response characteristics of drilling parameters by LI Dianshang, LIU Cancan, WANG Chuanbing, REN Bo, REN Shuai, KANG Zhipeng

“…On-site tests yielded 0.04m of average error in predicting the position of the coal rock interface. Yet, the method produces relatively low accuracy in rock interface identification of composite roof rock strata.…”
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Study on Distributed Ultrasonic Detection Method of Two-dimensional Gas Temperature Field by LI Shaozhuang, SHI Youan, LU Xiaokang, CHEN Yu, WEI Dong

“…ObjectiveThis study applies several temperature sensors in current autoclave systems to control the forming temperature of composite components. This point-measurement method presents challenges in capturing the spatial temperature field. …”
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Determining CO₂ front in CO₂-EOR using a well-testing method by Jinghong Li, Chuanzhi Cui, Junkang Wang, Yueru Zhang, Guoqiang Li, Youquan Li, Hongbo Li, Fengrui Han

“…This study established a numerical well-testing model based on a compositional framework to characterize interactions among multiple components during CO2 flooding. …”
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Antipenetration Performance of Multilayer Protective Structure by the Coupled SPH-FEM Numerical Method by Wenlong Yang, Renchuan Ye, Peng Ren, Ali Tian

“…Multilayer composite structures have significant advantages in antipenetration protection. …”
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