Synthesis of propellant grade HHTPB by hydrogenation of HTPB using Pd-activated charcoal as catalyst by Ch. Devi Vara Prasad, P. Kanakaraju, R Vinu, Abhijit P Deshpande

“…To derive more performance from the conventional composite propellant based on hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) and ammonium perchlorate (AP), it is envisaged to hydrogenate HTPB, which increases the H/C (hydrogen to carbon ratio) of the base polymer. …”
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In-vessel co-composting of yard waste and food waste: an approach for sustainable waste management in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia by Amirhossein Malakahmad, Natasha Binti Idrus, Motasem S. Abualqumboz, Sara Yavari, Shamsul Rahman M. Kutty

“…Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the applicability of converting yard waste generated in Cameron Highlands Malaysia into high-quality and fast compost via in-vessel method. Methods In-vessel composting technique was applied for speedy biotransformation of yard waste. …”
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Etiologic Characteristics of Influenza Epidemics on the Territory of Russia in the Period of Pandemic COVID-­19 in 2020–2023 by P. A. Petrova, N. I. Konovalova, A. Y. Boyarintseva, D. M. Danilenko, A. D. Vasilieva, T. N. Shelepanova, A. V. Prokopets, M. Y. Eropkin

“…According the results of HI- and MN-tests we could conclude that in 2021-2022 there was a partial consistency between the vaccine strain A/Cambodia/е0826360/20 (H3N2) and the strains in circulation which were more like to the reference strain A/ Darwin/9/21. …”
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Affordable Condominium Housing by Rosa Elena Donoso Gomez

“…The aim of this study is to gain more insight into how homeowner’s associations work in low-income owner-occupied apartments. …”
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g-C3N4–Co3O4 Z-Scheme Junction with Green-Synthesized ZnO Photocatalyst for Efficient Degradation of Methylene Blue in Aqueous Solution by Mintesinot Tamiru Mengistu, Tadele Hunde Wondimu, Dinsefa Mensur Andoshe, Jung Yong Kim, Osman Ahmed Zelekew, Fekadu Gashaw Hone, Newaymedhin Aberra Tegene, Noto Susanto Gultom, Ho Won Jang

“…The photocatalytic performance in the degradation of MB dye of the GZC-3 composite was about 8.2-, 3.3-, and 2.5-fold more than that of the g-C3N4, g-C3N4-ZnO, and g-C3N4-Co3O4 samples. …”
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CMC/SA/CB/CNT/thermally exfoliated-MXene five-component sponge-structured sensing materials and their enhanced sensitivity and stability by Yanzhi Cai, Zixuan Yu, Laifei Cheng, Yibing Yuan, Xue Huang, Mingxing Chen, Yalong Chai, Shaoxiong Ren, Yuan Zhou

“…This study introduces a one-step integral assembly method to create a carboxymethyl cellulose/sodium alginate/carbon black/carbon nanotubes/thermally-treated MXene five-component sponge-structured piezoresistive composite (CMC/SA/CB/CNT/T-MXene sponge, CSCCMT sponge). …”
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Applicability of the regression approach for histological multi-class grading in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Mayu Shibata, Akihiro Umezawa, Saki Aoto, Kohji Okamura, Michiyo Nasu, Ryuichi Mizuno, Mototsugu Oya, Kei Yura, Shuji Mikami

“…Using convolutional neural network models (DenseNet-121 and Inception-v3), we found that regression models predict as accurately as classification models, achieving an accuracy of 0.990 at the highest, with fewer prediction errors by two or more grades. Furthermore, we found that the predictions by the regression models qualitatively capture intra-tumor heterogeneity of grades using the composite image patches. …”
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Content and Occurrence State of Niobium and Rare Earth Elements in Hornblendite of Dagele, East Kunlun by the Electron Probe Technique by Jiandong LIU, Bingzhang WANG, Wufu LI, Tingting JIN, Xinyuan ZHANG, Chuntao WANG, Jinshan CAO, Ying ZHENG, Zhongguo ZHAO

“…The primary focus is on investigating the characteristics of niobium minerals and rare earth minerals, such as their species, dissemination relationships, and chemical composition. Additionally, the aim is to accurately analyze the occurrence state of niobium and rare earth elements. …”
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Easy Direct Functionalization of 2D MoS2 Applied in Covalent Hybrids with PANI as Dual Blend Supercapacitive Materials by Matteo Crisci, Felix Boll, Sara Domenici, Jaime Gallego, Bernd Smarsly, Mengjiao Wang, Francesco Lamberti, Andrea Rubino, Teresa Gatti

“…Abstract The pressing demand for more sustainable energy provision and the ongoing transition toward renewable resources underline the critical need for effective energy storage solutions. …”
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Zirconium–Polycarboxylato Gel Systems as Substrates to Develop Advanced Fluorescence Sensing Devices by Jon Pascual-Colino, Garikoitz Beobide, Oscar Castillo, Javier Cepeda, Mónica Lanchas, Antonio Luque, Sonia Pérez-Yáñez

“…Therefore, to increase their mechanical stability during manipulation, a composite material was developed by combining the MOGs with quartz microcrystals, which proved to be a more reliable fluorescent system. …”
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Study on the crack self-healing performance of nano-micro silica modified hydrogel by MA Mengyang, LI Ting, WANG Tie, LONG Yong, SU Ying, YANG Jin

“…This study used nano-micro silica fume to compositely modify hydrogels to enhance their crack self-healing ability. …”
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The effect of gamification on brand co-creation in app-based businesses: investigating the mediating role of consumer engagement and the moderating role of hedonic and innovativene... by Rayhane Rezagholizade, Zahra Sadeqi-Arani, Esmail Mazroui

“…By involving consumers in the brand, gamification causes more participation of consumers in the brand co-creation, creating cooperation, and ultimately more consumer loyalty. …”
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Identifying factors affecting the distribution strategy in the food industry with the attitude of marketing and online sales by solmaz seyedghafouri, Vahid nasehifar, Farid askari

“…This research applicable-developmental is in terms of purpose, qualitative in terms of data collecting method, and a meta-composite approach in terms of the research implementation method. …”
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The OPTION trial: outpatient induction of labour – study protocol for a prospective, non-inferiority, multicentre randomised controlled trial by Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson, Susanne Hesselman, Sophia Brismar Wendel, Magnus Domellöf, Ulla-Britt Wennerholm, Maria Jonsson, Verena Sengpiel, Helen Elden, Ylva Carlsson, Sofie Graner, Tove Wallström, Helena Kopp-Kallner, Heléne Sangskär, Andreas Herbst

“…Before introducing outpatient induction into clinical routine, studies need to assure safety for the child and woman as well as efficacy of the method.Method and analysis A register-based randomised controlled multicentre non-inferiority trial to study if outpatient induction in low-risk inductions is (1) as safe for the child (perinatal composite of mortality and morbidity) and (2) as effective (proportion of vaginal deliveries) as inpatient induction at the hospital. …”
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Efficacy of a gelatin-based hemostatic sponge and hydroxyapatite-chitosan nanocomposites (nHAp/CS) on regeneration of radial bone defects in rabbits by Taher Naser Elmeshreghi, Fathy D. El-Seddawy, Mohamed Gomaa, Shimaa A. Ezzeldein, Mustafa Abd El Raouf

“…Conclusion: The findings of the radiographic, macroscopic, CT, and histopathological analyses firmly demonstrate that the combination of a 75/25 weight ratio composite of nHAp/CS with Surgispon is more effective than Surgispon alone in its ability to significantly increase bone formation. …”
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Dispersive micro-solid phase extraction coupled with spectrophotometric using (MgFe CLDH)/GO magnetically separable sorbent for pre-concentration of anionic food dyes in water samp... by Zarin Mohammadi, Mohammad Mehdi Sabzehmeidani, Mehrorang Ghaedi, Kheibar Dashtian, Hamid Abbasi-Asl

“…The analytes were accumulated on MgO/MgFe2O4/GO-NCs with more detail recognized by XRD, FESEM, EDS element mapping, VSM and FTIR methods. …”
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MEMBANGUN INDEKS KOMPOSIT DALAM MENGEVALUASI EFEKTIVITAS KEBIJAKAN SNI WAJIB: LITERATURE REVIEW by Ery Vita Pramumardani, Arfan Bachtiar, Ary Arvianto

“…The composite index is a method that is widely used to analyze public policy and can ease to monitor and review policies periodically. …”
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Effects and mechanisms of fermentation media on sensory qualities, nonvolatile components, and microbiota in cigar tobacco leaves by Qianying Zhang, Qianying Zhang, Jie Liu, Jie Liu, Zhishun Chai, Zhishun Chai, Shuanghong Yang, Yun Jia, Yun Jia, Hongfei Zhang, Xiaoying Ji, Xiaoying Ji, Jinshan Lei, Jinshan Lei, Dongliang Li, Dongliang Li

“…This study examined two CTLs (Dexue No. 1 from Shifang, Sichuan Province, and Chuxue No. 14 from Enshi, Hubei Province) using three fermentation media.MethodsThe effects that different media have on the sensory quality, chemical composition, microbial communities, and metabolism of CTLs were explored to reveal the mechanisms underlying quality differences.ResultsResults indicated that the effect different fermentation media have on the same type of CTL was less pronounced than that which a single medium had on different CTLs. …”
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Spatial heterogeneity of landslide distribution and its drivers in the Yangtze River Basin: a remote sensing and GIS-based multi-factor analysis by Yun Liu, Yun Liu, Yun Liu, Xibin Han, Xibin Han, Xiaodong Cui, Xiaohu Li, Xiaohu Li, Haiyan Jin, Haiyan Jin

“…IntroductionThe Yangtze River Basin (YRB) is a region of immense economic and ecological significance in China, whose complex topography and climatic variability render it particularly susceptible to landslide disasters.MethodsIn this study, landslide spatial density (LSD) is adopted as a quantitative indicator and multiple linear regression analysis alongside the geographic detector method are employed to evaluate the influence of natural and anthropogenic factors on LSD. …”
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The antiviral activity of cerium and lanthanum nanooxides modified with silver by M. M. Zahornyi, O. M. Lavrynenko, O. Yu Pavlenko, O. Yu Povnitsa, L. O. Artiukh, K. S. Naumenko, S. D. Zahorodnia, A. I. Ievtushenko

“…In this research, the surface structure of doped CeO2 (La2O3) was studied by nitrogen adsorption-desorption based on BET method. The silver atom’s existence in CeO2 - Ag0 can facilitate the transport of more holes to the surface and can enhance the optical, antivirus activity. …”
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