Microstructural and mechanical responses of Sn58Bi/Cu composite solder joints with 0.1wt.% Ni and carbon fiber addition by Xiangxia Kong, Zuchen Liu, Ruipeng Ma, Junjun Zhai, Zhen Pan, Xuemei Li, Fenglian Sun

“…Abstract The effect of carbon fibers (Cf) and Ni nanoparticles addition on the melting point, microstructure, shear strength, indentation hardness and indentation creep of SnBi58/Cu solder joints were explored. Composite solder with various Cf percentages (0, 0.02, 0.04 and 0.06 wt.%) and 0.1 wt.% Ni nanoparticles were prepared by solder paste stirring method. …”
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Unveiling the corporate governance dynamics: exploring the nexus of board composition, audit committee attributes, foreign ownership, and firm performance in an emerging market by Mohd Arsh, Mohd Shamim Ansari, Gayas Ahmad, Marghoob Enam, Mosab I. Tabash, Mujeeb Saif Mohsen Al-Absy

“…To address methodological limitations in prior studies, this research employs the System Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) to mitigate endogeneity concerns and uses Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) for robustness checks. …”
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Association between triglyceride-glucose index and its composite obesity indexes and cardio-renal disease: analysis of the NHANES 2013-2018 cycle by Yu Wu, Chengsen Liu, Jiandong Cao

“…BackgroundThe association between triglyceride-glucose (TYG) and its composite obesity indexes and cardio-renal disease in the American population remains insufficiently researched.MethodsThis study examined a cohort of 11,491 American adults aged 20 years and older from the 2003-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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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

“…In this work, high resolution mass spectrometry was applied to profile the tissue distribution of phospholipids and glycerolipids in 12 organs/tissues of mice and rats. Using this method, not only the amounts of phospholipids and glycerolipids in each organ/tissue but also the fatty acid compositions were acquired. …”
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Changes in the acid resistance of erythrocytes upon contact with TiC, TiN, Ti-Nb, Ti-Zr and Ti-Ta compositions by Petr A. Ilchenko, Elena N. Sazonova, Alexander A. Burkov

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Yield, Composition, and Chemotypes of Essential Oils from <i>Origanum vulgare</i> L. Aerial Parts Cultivated in Different European Countries by Ain Raal, Tetiana Gontova, Anu Ivask, Anne Orav, Oleh Koshovyi

“…<i>O. vulgare</i> is a polymorphic species with subspecies, which differ in the structure of their reproductive organs, the location of essential oil (EO) trichomes, and the composition of EO. Therefore, it is very important to identify the most valuable chemotypes rich in biologically active substances and cultivate them more widely. …”
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Experimental Study on Physio-Chemical Characteristics of Stinging Nettle Fiber Toward Compatibility for Polymer Composites Used in Wind Turbine Blade Application by Nsanzumuhire C., O. O. Daramola, I. O. Oladele, A. D. Akinwekomi, F. O. Aramide, Mwasiagi Josphat Igadwa, Ben Dulo, T. Habanabakize

“…Owing to its properties compared to other natural fibres used for wind turbine blades, the achieved alkali-treated fibre can also be considered a better reinforcement to improve the mechanical characteristics of polymer composites for this area. The novelty of this work is to evaluate the compatibility of stinging nettle fibre as a reinforcement material in polymer composites for wind turbine blade applications, given the global push towards more sustainable and biodegradable alternatives to synthetic fibre-reinforced composites. …”
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Effect of Eight Weeks Plyometric Training on Some Kinematic Parameters, Horizontal Jumping Power, Agility, and Body Composition in Elite Parkour Athletes by Abdolrasoul Daneshjoo, Soudabeh Raeisi

“…Methods: In this quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design, 20 elite Parkour athletes aged 19-26 years were selected and randomly divided into two groups of exercise (n=10) and control (n=10). …”
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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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Construction of Transport Channels by HNTs@ZIF-67 Composites in a Mixed-Matrix Membrane for He/CH₄ Separation by Jiale Zhang, Huixin Dong, Fei Guo, Huijun Yi, Xiaobin Jiang, Gaohong He, Wu Xiao

“…In this work, HNTs@ZIF-67 composites were synthesized using the in situ growth method and incorporated into 6FDA-TFMB to prepare mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs). …”
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Experimental analysis and optimization of hydrogen pre-cooling liquefaction process with composite catalyst through a hybrid priority cluster modeling approach by Faisal Khan, Osama Khan, Praveen Pachauri, Mohd Parvez, Aiyeshah Alhodaib, Zeinebou Yahya, Haidar Howari, M. Javed Idrisi, Worku Tenna

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Evaluating Prostate Cancer Using Fractional Tissue Composition of Radical Prostatectomy Specimens and Pre-Operative Diffusional Kurtosis Magnetic Resonance Imaging. by Edward M Lawrence, Anne Y Warren, Andrew N Priest, Tristan Barrett, Debra A Goldman, Andrew B Gill, Vincent J Gnanapragasam, Evis Sala, Ferdia A Gallagher

“…<h4>Background</h4>Evaluating tissue heterogeneity using non-invasive imaging could potentially improve prostate cancer assessment and treatment.<h4>Methods</h4>20 patients with intermediate/high-risk prostate cancer underwent diffusion kurtosis imaging, including calculation of apparent diffusion (Dapp) and kurtosis (Kapp), prior to radical prostatectomy. …”
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Evaluation of Risk Factors and Stone Composition in Patients with Recurrent Renal Calculus: A Retrospective Descriptive Study from Tamil Nadu, India by AR Bhaskarapprakash, H Abishek Karthik, V Selvaravaraj, B Natarajan

“…Aim: To analyse some of the various risk factors and stone composition in patients with recurrent renal calculi. …”
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<i>Pantoea</i>–<i>Bacillus</i> as a Composite Microbial Community: Inhibition and Potential Mechanism Against Potato Anthracnose Disease by Haojie Zhang, Huiqin Shi, Mingkai Luo, Yanan Li, Wei Li, Jian Wang, Shuo Shen

“…When these two strains were mixed at a 4:6 ratio, the inhibitory effect on pathogenic bacteria was even more significant, reaching 68.58% inhibition. In addition, the composite microbial community produced biofilms with their yield gradually increasing within 24 h and showing a slight decrease after 72 h. …”
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Allelopathic effects and composition of aqueous extracts from different parts of Galinsoga parviflora Cav. on Medicago sativa L. and Avena sativa L by Shipu Cheng, Fanru Xu, Zhiyong Lu, Huairui Xu, Mengqi Cai, Juan Sun, Yufang Xu

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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>Conclusion</h4>P-CONUT is a strong independent predictor of mortality in PD patients, outperforming both CONUT and PNI in prognostic accuracy. The composite P-CONUT score, integrating both nutritional and inflammatory status, provides superior predictive value, aiding in more precise risk stratification. …”
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The long-term straw return resulted in significant differences in soil microbial community composition and community assembly processes between wheat and rice by Siyuan Cui, Shangqi Xu, Guangqiao Cao, Xinkai Zhu

“…However, the impact of varying straw return durations on soil microbial community composition and development remains insufficiently understood within a rice-wheat cropping system.MethodsIn this study, soil samples were collected during the wheat and rice harvesting periods following seven straw return durations: no straw return (NR) or 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 years of straw return (SR1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11), and microbial sequencing was performed.ResultsThe results revealed a biphasic pattern in alpha diversity (Chao1 and Shannon) of soil microbial communities with increasing straw return duration, characterized by an initial increase followed by a subsequent decrease. …”
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A higher composite dietary antioxidant index is associated with a decreased risk of subclinical hyperthyroidism in adults: evidence from epidemiological studies by Jie Wu, Junxian Niu, Junxian Niu, Chuyu Jia, Qingkai Yang, Dewei Li, Xuqin Dong

“…This study aimed to investigate the association between CDAI and thyroid dysfunction in a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults.MethodsFor this research, data was drawn from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted in the United States between 2007 and 2012. …”
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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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Body composition and changes with significant fibrosis in NAFLD: a cross-sectional analysis from a tertiary care center in Western India by Abhishek Yadav, Sunil Dadhich, Vivek Saini, Rajendra Bhati, Bobby Mitrolia

“…Methods A total of 146 patients with NAFLD were enrolled, of whom 69 had significant fibrosis (F2 or higher, Group A), while 77 had no significant fibrosis (F0-F1, Group B). …”
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