Numerical Modelling and Parametric Study of Steel-Concrete Composite Slim-Floor Flexural Beam Using Dowel Shear Connectors by Xinxin Xu, Xianghe Dai, Dennis Lam

“…The proposed calculation method for bending moment resistance is more than 90% accurate for composite beams that have a shear connection degree greater than 40%. …”
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Forage yield, chemical composition and in vitro gas production of triticale varieties (x Triticosecale Wittmack) preserved by silage or hay by Andres Morales-Osorio, María de Guadalupe Gutierrez Martinez, Jorge Osorio Avalos, Lizbeth Esmeralda Robles Jimenez, Manuel González Ronquillo, Octavio Alonso Castelan Ortega

“…The objectives of the present study were to evaluate the forage yield, the chemical composition and in vitro gas production of three varieties of triticale (UAEMex, Bicentennial and Siglo XXI), by two conservation method (ensiled or hay). …”
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Optimum Design of Fully Composite, Unstiffened, Built-Up, Hybrid Steel Girder Using GRG, NLR, and ANN Techniques by Mohamed A. El-Aghoury, Ahmed M. Ebid, Kennedy C. Onyelowe

“…However, there is still a need to develop a more practical optimization method. The aim of this research is to develop simple and practical equations to determine the optimum cross section dimensions for both shored and unshored, simply supported, hybrid and nonhybrid, composite steel beam under static loads. …”
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A topological approach to understanding crack initiation and propagation in carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites under an opening load by Mayrene Uy, Daiki Kido, Masao Kimura

“…Additionally, the method identifies trigger sites and the timing of crack propagation by correlating the crack’s progression along the length of the carbon fiber/epoxy composites with its temporal evolution. …”
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Enhanced optical and electrical properties of NiO-GO composite thin films on flexible PET substrates for optoelectronic applications by Bandhna Verma, Ashish Kumar, H.C. Swart, Vinay Kumar

“…In the present work, we have reported the nickel oxide (NiO)-graphene oxide (GO) composite thin films on flexible indium tin oxide-coated poly-ethyleneterephthalate (ITO PET) substrates by a simple solution processing approach (spin coating method). …”
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Mineral Composition and Full-Scale Pore Structure of Qianjiadian Sandstone-Type Uranium Deposits: Application for In Situ Leaching Mining by Qizhi Wang, Xuanyu Liang, Wei Wang, Qinghe Niu, Jinyi Zhuo, Xuebin Su, Genmao Zhou, Lixin Zhao, Po Li, Wei Yuan, Jiangfang Chang, Zhongmin Ji, Anye Su

“…This study can provide guidance for the selection of favorable ore beds for ISL mining and reservoir stimulation methods in low-permeability sandstone-type uranium deposits.…”
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Externally bonded and anchored engineered cementitious composite and glass fiber mesh strips for enhancing defected RC beams in shear by Galal Elsamak, Ayah A. Alkhawaldeh, Moataz Badawi, Emad Alshammari, Taher A. Tawfik, Mohamed Ghalla

“…The efficiency of the strengthening methods was judged in terms of energy absorbed, elastic index, maximum deflection, ultimate load, cracking load, and failure mode. …”
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Stress intensity factors analyses for external semi-elliptical crack for repaired gas-pipeline by composite overwrap under pressure by D. E. Belhadri, M. Belhamiani, W. N. Bouzitouna, W. Oudad

“…The purpose of this article is to present the stress intensity factors (SIF) solutions for semi-elliptic crack in pipelines under internal pressures, the stress intensity factors are calculated by the three-dimensional finite element method (FEM) for cracked pipelines and repaired pipe by composite patch. …”
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Effect of systemic glucocorticosteroids in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation on respiratory microbiota composition in the period of st... by S. V. Fedosenko, M. A. Karnaushkina, L. M. Ogorodova, V. A. Petrov, I. A. Deev, E. S. Kulikov, A. E. Sazonov

“…The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of systemic glucocorticosteroids administered during the exacerbation of the disease to have a modifying effect on the qualitative and quantitative composition of the oropharyngeal microbiota.Material and methods. …”
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Macro–Micro Failure Characteristics of Soft–Hard Composite Rock with Unparallel Joints: Analysis Based on DIC and AE Technique by Xinglong Feng, Su Li, Chaoyi Yang, Zhengrong Li, Hang Lin, Zeyue Wang

“…Jointed composite rock masses are ubiquitous, where the interplay between fractures and bedding planes significantly complicates their failure mechanisms. …”
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Graphene oxide/layered double hydroxide composite as highly efficient and recyclable adsorbent for removal of ciprofloxacin from aqueous phase by Nidhi Sikri, Sandeep Kumar, Bunushree Behera, Jyotsana Mehta

“…The composite containing ZnAlNi-LDH with specific removal capability towards CIP and GO displaying high surface area for adsorption has been synthesized using the co-precipitation method followed by hydrothermal aging. …”
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Improving pear (Pyrus spp.) harvest maturity assessment: Integration of color composite indicators and sophisticated multivariate analysis techniques by Zeinab Shafaei-Cherush, Kazem Arzani, Nima Ahmadi, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Mahdi Ayyari, Hamid Abdollahi

“…Due to the complexity and multi-dimensionality of harvest maturity, composite indicators provide a more accurate description and assessment. …”
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Longitudinal changes of body composition during a 3-year follow-up in Taiwan adults with type 2 diabetes by Wu-Chien Chien, Chia-Ling Lin, Hsueh-Ching Wu, Neng-Chun Yu, Yuan-Ching Liu, I-Ying Chiu, Yung-Yen Lee

“…Objectives To elucidate longitudinal changes of body composition among type 2 diabetes (T2D).Methods This was a retrospective study designed. …”
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Analysis of the nutritional composition of Bahraini breed camel (Camelus dromedarius) milk: fatty acid, mineral, phenolic, and antioxidant content by Afnan Freije, Rukaya Abdulghafoor, Hawra Abdulhussain, Aysha Khonji, Jamila Albasara, Hajar Hussain, Amal Dhaif, Mona A. Aljar, Simone Perna

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Effects of outdoor play on body composition and physical performance in children: the Yamanashi Adjunct study of the Japan Environment and Children's Study. by Masanori Wako, Taro Fujimaki, Jiro Ichikawa, Kensuke Koyama, Ryoji Shinohara, Sanae Otawa, Anna Kobayashi, Sayaka Horiuchi, Megumi Kushima, Zentaro Yamagata, Hirotaka Haro, Yamanashi Adjunct Study of the Japan Environment and Children’s Study Group

“…Notably, the association between body composition and sports test results was more pronounced in boys than in girls, with phase angles exhibiting stronger links to running and jumping.…”
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Associations of reallocating time between movement behaviours with adiposity and physical fitness among employees: a compositional data analysis by Nucharapon Liangruenrom, Dorothea Dumuid, Zeljko Pedisic, Dyah Anantalia Widyastari, Waris Wongpipit, Piyawat Katewongsa

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New Approach to Drug Delivery in Ophthalmological Practice: Development of Composite Ophthalmological Solution for Drug Loading of Soft Contact Lenses by D. K. Naplekov, E. T. Zhilyakova, A. Yu. Malyutina, A. V. Bondarev, N. B. Demina, O. O. Novikov, R. A. Abramovich

“…Also, it was found out that the more components are added to the viscous solution, the more viscosity level is decreased. …”
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The influence of FADS1 and ELOVL2 genetic polymorphisms on polyunsaturated fatty acid composition in response to fish oil supplementation by Alessandro Medoro, Francesca Graziano, Gaetano Cardinale, Serena Voccola, Tiziana Zotti, Mariano Intrieri, Giovanni Scapagnini, Sergio Davinelli

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Effects of exercise intensity on nutritional status, body composition, and energy balance in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial by Tomoyuki Ikeuchi, Kazuya Shingai, Katsuyuki Ichiki, Takeo Jimi, Tetsuya Kawano, Kaori Kato, Toru Tsuda

“…Conclusions In patients with COPD who lost body weight during pulmonary rehabilitation with high-intensity exercise, continuing this exercise had a more positive effect on body composition, nutritional status, physical function, and energy balance than did reducing exercise intensity. …”
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Functional and sensory properties of iron and folic acid fortified NABE-3 bean and silver fish composite instant flour by Geoffrey Ssepuuya, Sharon Hooper, Khadijah Nakyinsige, Eria Gyagenda Maseruka, Dianah Musabi, Peter Rukundo, Harriet Kebirungi, Lorraine Weatherspoon, Jose Jackson-Malete

“…However, all the composites were more acceptable than the control 100% BF: 0% SFF. …”
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