A Generalized Composition Approach in Network Data Envelopment Analysis for Complex Structures: An Application of Higher Education Institutions in Poland by Dimitrios Sotiros, Gregory Koronakos, Julia Żołądkiewicz

“…Our approach relies on Multi-Objective Programming and, unlike existing methods in the literature, we identify the divisional efficiency scores in a min-max and max-min sense simultaneously. …”
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Enhanced Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries Using 3D MoS₂/Conductive Polymer Composite by Tongxin Jiang, Sijie Li, Zexiang Luo, Xue Li, Lifeng Zhang, Haisheng San, Xin Li, Yifei Ma

“…Recent studies have focused on the metastable 1T-MoS₂ phase, which exhibits superior electrical conductivity and electrochemical activity compared to the more stable 2H phase. Herein, a straightforward one-step hydrothermal method was used to synthesize three-dimensional MoS₂/polymer composites (H-MoS₂-PEDOT). …”
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Assessment of Maternal Dietary Intake, Physical Activity Status, and Body Composition During Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study by Vasiliki Michou, Arsenios Tsiotsias, Panagiotis Eskitzis

“…<b>Objective:</b> This study aimed to estimate the Greek population’s maternal dietary intake, physical activity status, and body composition during pregnancy. <b>Research method:</b> Forty-nine women during pregnancy, with a mean age of 31.08 ± 4.90 years old, were asked to fill in the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) to assess their physical activity levels, the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) to assess the maternal dietary intake, and a Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to evaluate different body composition indices. …”
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Influence of long-fibre content on the reinforcement capacity of nonwovens obtained from recycled textile waste for application in cement composites by Bárbara Julián, Josep Claramunt, Mònica Ardanuy, Heura Ventura

“…Nonwoven fabrics were produced using an enhanced carding and needle-punching method and subsequently characterized for their mechanical properties. …”
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Changes in the elemental composition of agrocenosis components on gray forest soil under long-term application of mineral and organic fertilizers by A. D. Kotelnikova, T. I. Borisochkina, K. A. Kolchanova, M. A. Shishkin, F. S. Egorov, V. V. Okorkov, O. B. Rogova

“…The joint use of data on changes in the elemental composition of soils and plants allows better differentiation of experimental variants in the space of principal components when analyzed by this method and is promising for monitoring the consequences of agrogenic load of different degrees. …”
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Effects of Brushing Simulation on the Surface Roughness, Microhardness and Colour Stability of Indirect Composite Resin and Polyetheretherketone Polymer: An In-vitro Study by Bhavini Nahata, Vaishnavi Rajaraman, Amrutha Shenoy, Smiline AS Girija, Kannika Parameshwari Kannan

“…The difference in colour stability after the brushing simulation was greater in PEEK than in the indirect composite resin group (p<0.001). Conclusion: PEEK was more resistant to surface wear but less colour-stable, while indirect composite resin demonstrated better colour stability and higher post brushing hardness but was more affected in terms of surface roughness.…”
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Variations in Lorica Morphology and Element Composition in the Euglenoid Trachelomonas hispida var. coronata Under the Influence of Fe and Mn Supply by Małgorzata Poniewozik, Mateusz Kudlak, Emil Zięba

“…Our research also shows that a broad discussion of the problem should be undertaken, and modern methods must be developed to unravel the complexities not only within the species but also within the entire Trachelomonas.…”
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The effect of ultrasonic vibrations with superimposed low-frequency modulation on the mechanical, tribological properties and structure of a multicomponent polymer composite by D. A. Negrov, V. Yu. Putintsev, A. I. Glotov, D. A. Veber

“…The structure of polymer composite materials after different technological pressing modes is examined. …”
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Simultaneous removal of Cd(II) and Sb(V) by MnFe2O4-biochar composite: Performance and mechanisms by Changsheng Jin, Xiaoqing Chen, Shuyao Sun, Yuxi Liu, Baowei Hu

“…This study synthesized a MnFe2O4-biochar composite (MF-RBC) using the coprecipitation method, and explored its adsorption performance and mechanisms for coexisting Cd(II) and Sb(V). …”
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Magnesium ferrites and their composites based photocatalysts: Synthesis approaches, effect of doping, and operational parameters on photocatalytic performance for wastewater remedi... by Rohit Jasrotia, Kanika Raj, Suman, M. Ramya, Rajesh Kumar, Deepak Pathania, Yogesh Kumar, Abhishek Kandwal

“…Factors like cation distribution, dosage, pH, as well as methods for recovery and reuse are discussed to aid in production of more efficient photocatalysts. …”
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Spectrum of urolith composition among a multi-ethnic population at the Aga Khan hospital, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. by Mapendo Providence, Hussam Uddin Soomro, Natasha Housseine, Ali Akbar Zehri

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This was a hospital based cross-sectional study carried out among patients with urolithiasis treated during a ten-year period from January 2011 to December 2020 whose stones were sent for stone analysis by infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Enhancing CO2 sequestration efficiency: A comprehensive study of nanostructured MOF-composite membrane for sustainable climate solution by Putu Doddy Sutrisna, Sibudjing Kawi, Khoiruddin Khoiruddin, Pra Cipta W.B. Mustika, Nicholaus Prasetya, I Gede Wenten

“…Additionally, the incorporation of advanced computational modelling and green synthesis methods is emphasized as essential in furthering the development of MOF-composite membranes. …”
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Colour stability comparison between ormocer nanohybrid composites and udma-based nanocomposites after immersion in coffee – Experimental study by Julia Elizabeth Guy, Tawfiq Hijazi Alsadi, Susana Muwaquet Rodriguez

“…Objectives: Analyze the effect of coffee on the colour stability of nanohybrid composites and nanocomposites. Material and Methods: 40 composites discs were utilized in total, with 20 fabricated of an Ormocer-based nanohybrid composite (Admira Fusion) and 20 of a UDMA-based nanocomposite (Normofill nanoceram) in shade A2. 10 discs of each material were then immersed in coffee or water for 12 days. …”
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Impact of Blastocystis carriage and colonization intensity on gut microbiota composition in a non-westernized rural population from Colombia. by Sergio Castañeda, Jeff Tomiak, Lee O'Brien Andersen, Claudia Patricia Acosta, Luis Reinel Vasquez-A, Christen Rune Stensvold, Juan David Ramírez

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This study examines the impact of Blastocystis carriage and colonization intensity on gut microbiota composition in a rural community in Colombia. …”
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Various configurations of externally bonded strain-hardening cementitious composite reducing shear failure risk of defected RC beams by Alireza Bahrami, Mohamed Ghalla, Galal Elsamak, Moataz Badawi, Ehab A. Mlybari, Fathi A. Abdelmgeed

“…This study delves into the efficacy of external strengthening methods in improving the shear behavior of defected reinforced concrete (RC) beams that lack shear stirrups, utilizing both experimental and numerical methodologies. …”
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Integrated Assessment of Antibacterial Activity, Polyphenol Composition, Molecular Docking, and ADME Properties of Romanian Oak and Fir Honeydew Honeys by Calin Hulea, Diana Obistioiu, Anca Hulea, Mukhtar Adeiza Suleiman, Doris Floares (Oarga), Ersilia Alexa, Ilinca Merima Imbrea, Alina-Georgeta Neacșu, Marius Pentea, Cosmin Alin Popescu, Florin Imbrea

“…<b>Methods:</b> Spectrophotometric methods quantified total phenolic, flavonoid contents and antioxidant activity, and individual polyphenols were identified via HPLC-MS. …”
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Synthesis of carbon fiber reinforced SiC aerogel composites with enhanced mechanical and antioxidant properties for high temperature insulation by Chunxue Zheng, Jie Yu, Xinyang Li, Jingbo Duan, Zhulin Huang, Ming Li, Xiaoye Hu, Yue Li

“…However, it is still challenging to achieve large-scale preparation of aerogels that integrate the above functions through a simple method. In this work, carbon fiber (CF) felts are introduced as a reinforcement and template to prepare silicon carbide nanowire (SiCnw) aerogel composites through a simple in-situ growth strategy. …”
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Association between the composite dietary antioxidant index and sarcopenia risk in American adults: a cross-sectional NHANES study by Lingling Zhu, Yun She, Xiangyun Guo, Jinran Qin, Xiqiao Zhou, Jiangyi Yu, Qianhua Yan

“…This study aims to explore the association between the composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) and sarcopenia, offering new insights into nutritional strategies for sarcopenia-prone populations.Methods This cross-sectional study analysed secondary data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycles spanning 2001–2006 and 2011–2018. …”
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A novel composite index of PSA and periprostatic adipose tissue quantification for enhancing high-grade prostate cancer prediction by Jie Xiong, Yunfan Liu, Xiaofeng Qiao, Guangyong Ai, Jiangqin Ma, Xiaojing He

“…Abstract Background To explore the efficacy of combining MRI-derived quantitative data on Periprostatic adipose tissue (PPAT) with clinical biomarkers, including prostate-specific antigen (PSA), to enhance the high-grade (PCa) screening. Methods In a retrospective analysis, we reviewed clinical and pathological records of patients who had undergone prostate MRI between January 2020 and January 2023. …”
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Novel Composite Scoring System for Predicting Prognosis in Stage IV Gastric Cancer Patients Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors by Yang L, Li H, Xia M, Pu X

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