Mathematical Modeling of Multiple Quality Characteristics of a Laser Microdrilling Process Used in Al7075/SiCp Metal Matrix Composite Using Genetic Programming by Mohammed Yunus, Mohammad S. Alsoufi

“…The conventional method for machining metal matrix composites (MMCs) is difficult on account of their excellent characteristics compared with those of their source materials. …”
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An Integrated Fault Identification Approach for Rolling Bearings Based on Dual-Tree Complex Wavelet Packet Transform and Generalized Composite Multiscale Amplitude-Aware Permutatio... by Wuqiang Liu, Xiaoqiang Yang, Shen Jinxing

“…Besides, this solution can judge the different faults more accurately compared with other ordinary methods.…”
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Group-wise normalization in differential abundance analysis of microbiome samples by Dylan Clark-Boucher, Brent A. Coull, Harrison T. Reeder, Fenglei Wang, Qi Sun, Jacqueline R. Starr, Kyu Ha Lee

“…The best results are obtained from using FTSS normalization with the DAA method MetagenomeSeq. Conclusion Compared with other methods for normalizing compositional sequence count data prior to DAA, the proposed group-level normalization frameworks offer more robust statistical inference. …”
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Diversity and Composition of Gastrointestinal Helminths and Gram-Negative Bacteria of the West African Rainbow Lizard (Agama picticauda) in a Human-Modified Landscape: Implications... by Benjamin Y. Ofori, Juliet M. Ewool, Rachel E. A. Asamoah, Philomina A. Adarkwah, Daniel Oduro

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Investigation into the Feasibility of a Synergistic Photocatalytic Degradation Process for Fracturing Flowback Fluid Streams Utilizing O₃ and Ti/Ni Composite Materials by Huohai Yang, Yeqi Gong, Xin Chen, Renze Li, Yuhang Chen, Mingjun Li, Xinrui Tang

“…This improvement led to a reduction of 98.42% during a processing time of 90 min, using a Ti/Ni mass ratio of 1:1. This collaborative method partially replaced traditional methods of evaporation concentration and electrochemical degradation, resulting in a 24.18% enhancement compared to individual material catalyst systems. …”
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Influence of structural characteristics on sorption properties of lithium-selective composite materials based on TiO₂ and MnO₂ by M. O. Chaban, L. M. Rozhdestvenska, A. V. Palchik, V. M. Belyakov

“…Novel composite materials with equimolar ratio of TiO2 to MnO2 have been synthetized. …”
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First two bilateral hand transplantations in India (Part 3): Rehabilitation and immediate outcome by Mohit Sharma, Subramania Iyer, P. Kishore, Jimmy Mathew, Sundeep Vijayaraghavan, Ravi Sankaran, Arun N. Nair, R. Janarthanan, Abhijeet Wakure, Raghuveer Reddy, S. M. Chetan Mali, Visakh Varma, Ashish Chaudhari, Swapnil Dhake, Akshay Omkumar

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Effects of cross-linking oxidative acetylation on the quality of arrowhead starch by ZHOU Tingting, LI Meng, WU Di, LIANG Pengjuan, DUAN Lili, JI Derong

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Investigating contemporary dental practice in restorative dentistry and Dentists-related factors in placing and replacing restorations in Kurdistan, Iraq by Bushra Rashid Noaman, Lezan Dawood Fattah

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Lanthanum Recovery from Aqueous Solutions by Adsorption onto Silica Xerogel with Iron Oxide and Zinc Oxide by Ionuţ Bălescu, Mihaela Ciopec, Adina Negrea, Nicoleta Sorina Nemeş, Cătălin Ianăşi, Orsina Verdes, Mariana Suba, Paula Svera, Bogdan Pascu, Petru Negrea, Alina Ramona Buzatu

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European Baseline Series, Polish Baseline Series, Polish Standard… Why compositions of patch test series undergo revisions and how does it influence clinical practice? by Radosław Śpiewak, Grzegorz Ostrowski, Ewelina Szendzielorz, Jadwiga Kalicińska

“…Experts agree that patch test is nowadays the only validated method for the detection of contact allergy to haptens. …”
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Characterization of Physicochemical Properties, Bioactivities, and Sensory Attributes of Sea Buckthorn–Fava Bean Composite Instant Powder: Spray-Drying Versus Freeze-Drying Coupled... by Shi Li, Xizhe Fu, Jing Wen, Lin Jiang, Liheng Shao, Yinglin Du, Chunhui Shan

“…In this study, sea buckthorn and fava bean were used as the main raw materials to prepare sea buckthorn–fava bean composite instant powder (S-FCP). Different drying methods (spray-drying (SD) and freeze-drying (FD)) combined with carriers (maltodextrin (MD) and inulin (INU)) were involved to investigate their effects on physicochemical properties, functional properties, and sensory attributes of instant powder. …”
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Enhanced magnetic properties and densification of SrFe12O19/Fe3O4 hard/soft composites via cold sintering process by Nuchjaree Salidkul, Prasit Thongbai, Supree Pinitsoontorn

“…The successful synthesis of these composites via CSP at low temperatures demonstrates its feasibility as a method for investigating phase formation and magnetic interactions in ceramic nanocomposites.…”
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Size and Composition of Caregiver Networks Who Manage Medications for Persons Living With Dementia: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2011-2022 National Health and Aging Trends Study by Reed WR Bratches, Frank Puga, Paul J Barr, Amanda N Leggett, Meredith Masel, James Nicholas Odom, Rita Jablonski

“…MethodsThis cross-sectional secondary analysis used data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) “other person” files from 2011 to 2022. …”
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Removal of Phosphate from the Aqueous Environment Using Iron Oxide/Activated Carbon Composites: Activated Carbon Derived from Ziziphus Nuts as a New Precursor by Behnam mousazadeh, Nima mohammadi, Touba hamoule

“…The iron oxide/activated carbon composite (IOAC) was characterized using XRD, EDX, SEM, and BET methods. …”
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Effects of Climatic Conditions and Agronomic Practices on Health, Tuber Yield, and Mineral Composition of Two Contrasting Potato Varieties Developed for High and Low Input Producti... by Gultekin Hasanaliyeva, Ourania Giannakopoulou, Juan Wang, Marcin Barański, Enas Khalid Sufar, Daryl Knutt, Jenny Gilroy, Peter Shotton, Halima Leifert, Dominika Średnicka-Tober, Ismail Cakmak, Levent Ozturk, Bingqiang Zhao, Per Ole Iversen, Nikolaos Volakakis, Paul Bilsborrow, Carlo Leifert, Leonidas Rempelos

“…To test this hypothesis, we used an existing long-term factorial field experiment (the NEFG trials) to assess the effect of crop management practices (rotation design, fertilization regime, and crop protection methods) used in conventional and organic farming systems on crop health, tuber yield, and mineral composition parameters in two potato varieties, Santé and Sarpo mira, that were developed in breeding programs for high and low-input farming systems, respectively. …”
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Evolution of microstructure and thermophysical properties of Y2Hf2O7/YAG composite ceramic prepared by solution combustion combined with pressure-less sintering by Shengyue Gu, Rui Li, Yimin Guo, Bei Xue, Qian Zhou, Longkang Cong, Ding Li, Ruimei Yuan

“…Composite ceramics were carefully designed to meet the challenges of more complex and demanding application scenarios, such as high-temperature environments where material performance is crucial. …”
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Development of a territory-wide household-based composite index for measuring relative distribution of households by economic status in individual small areas throughout Hong Kong by Eva L.H. Tsui, Philip L.H. Yu, K. F. Lam, Kelvin K.Y. Poon, Adam C.M. Ng, K. Y. Cheung, Winnie Li, Michael L.H. Leung, David H.Y. Lam, James L.Y. Cheng, Sharon P.W. Ng

“…Of the 18 administrative districts, only two are concentrated with more homogeneously well-off SSUGs. Conclusions Small-sized geographical units may contain a heterogeneous composition of households with diverse economic statuses, underlying the need for more precise information to quantify their relative distribution. …”
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Association of lipid composition with diabetic foot ulcer size and depth: a cross-sectional study on plant versus animal oils, cholesterol, and omega fatty acids by Faezeh Geravand, Ensieh Nasli-Esfahani, Mohsen Montazer, Moharam Jalalzadeh, Leila Azadbakht

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The impact of diagnosis-related group-based medical insurance payment model on the prognosis and nursing care of patients undergoing composite trabeculectomy: a retrospective cohor... by Yu Wang, Yu-yun Zhang, Jie Yan, Tian-bo Ji, Luo-dan Fan, Hai-di Wang, Tong Sun, Dan He

“…This study aims to investigate the influence of the DRG-based medical insurance payment reform on the prognosis and nursing care of patients undergoing composite trabeculectomy.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted on 300 patients who underwent composite trabeculectomy in a Class A tertiary hospital in Yunnan Province between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2022. …”
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