Photonic crystal hydrogels based on highly reproducible molding method by Jingyeong Kim, Nguyen Hoang Minh, Da-In Kwon, Kwanoh Kim, Do Hyun Kang, Yeong-Eun Yoo, Jae Sung Yoon

“…The ratio of 50:1 was identified as the optimal composition for the molding method to ensure both mechanical stability and chemical responsiveness. …”
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Study on natural gas metering technology and pricing methods in China by Yunyun XIE, Yao SU, Pengtao LI, Fan ZHANG, Wenyao LIU, Jianwen GUO

“…Energy-based metering more accurately reflects the economic value of natural gas, particularly in the trade of gas from different sources and with varying compositions, as it helps eliminate errors caused by differences in gas composition. …”
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Effects of Different Cooking Methods on the Quality of Golden Pomfret Fillets by Keyi YUAN, Tiantian ZHAO, Wenjuan JIAO, Jun LIU, Fang ZHOU, Weifeng LIU, Yehui ZHANG, Lanqing PENG, Haijun NAN, Xiaoying CHEN

“…To investigate the differences in the quality characteristics of golden pomfret (Trachinotus ovatus) fillets under various cooking methods, a comparative study was conducted to analyze the impacts of three commonly used cooking methods, namely steaming, boiling, and roasting, on the thermal processing loss rate, color difference, pH, basic nutritional composition, texture properties, fatty acid profile, free amino acid content, and volatile flavor components of golden pomfret fillets. …”
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Modeling of Asphalt Concrete While Using Discrete Element Method by V. V. Alekseenko, K. Yu. Vabishchevich, E. V. Verkhoturova

“…The twodimensional method of discrete elements has been applied to investigate destruction of asphalt-concrete samples under uniaxial compression, tension during splitting and compression by the Marshall method. …”
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Designing of hydroxyapatite-gelatin based porous matrix as bone substitute: Correlation with biocompatibility aspects

“…In the present study polyacrylamide (PAm)-gelatin-hydroxyapatite (HA) composites have been synthesized by suspension polymerization method. …”
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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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Consensus stability among composite decision makers in the framework of hesitant fuzzy graph model with application to doctor–patient disputes by Tianming Zhang, Dayong Wang, Yejun Xu

“…To be specific, first, this research uses HFPRs to represent the preferences of individuals within a group, and thereby defines a consensus measurement method based on grey relational analysis. Then, the K-means clustering method is improved based on social trust network and grey relational analysis. …”
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Long-term outcomes of a novel method of femoropopliteal bypass by A. B. Zakeryaev, R. А. Vinogradov, P. V. Sukhoruchkin, S. R. Butaev, T. E. Bakhishev, A. I. Derbilov, E. R. Urakov, A. G. Baryshev, V. A. Porkhanov

“…To analyze the long-term outcomes of a novel method of femoropopliteal bypass (FPB) surgery.Material and methods. …”
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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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Interfacial Effects Between Dental Impression and Die Materials and Their Role in the Internal Fit of Indirect Resin-Based Composite Restorations by Murillo Weissheimer, João Carlos S. N. Foly, Fabíola G. Carvalho, Eliseu A. Münchow

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study tested a method for evaluating the internal fit of indirect resin-based composite (RBC) restorations, as well as the influence of different combinations of impression and die materials on the reproducibility of the topography of teeth prepared for indirect RBC restoration. …”
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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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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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A cross-sectional study on dentists’ learning preferences for learning about light-curing units and resin-based composites by Afnan O. Al-Zain, Khlood Baghlaf, Omar Abdulwassi, Reem Almukairin, Maram Alanazi, Elaf Alshomrani, Sultan Alftaikhah, Richard B. Price

“…Aim: To identify the parameters dentists use when choosing an LCU or resin-based composite (RBC) and to determine the most effective educational method for dentists to learn about LCUs. …”
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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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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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