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

“…Digital Image Correlation (DIC) revealed more uniform crack distribution at higher long fiber content. …”
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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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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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Mineral Composition and Full-Scale Pore Structure of Qianjiadian Sandstone-Type Uranium Deposits: Application for In Situ Leaching Mining by Qizhi Wang, Xuanyu Liang, Wei Wang, Qinghe Niu, Jinyi Zhuo, Xuebin Su, Genmao Zhou, Lixin Zhao, Po Li, Wei Yuan, Jiangfang Chang, Zhongmin Ji, Anye Su

“…The results show that more than 65% of the minerals in the Qianjiadian uranium deposits are felsic minerals, and the carbonate minerals, clay minerals, and augite are auxiliary minerals. …”
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Externally bonded and anchored engineered cementitious composite and glass fiber mesh strips for enhancing defected RC beams in shear by Galal Elsamak, Ayah A. Alkhawaldeh, Moataz Badawi, Emad Alshammari, Taher A. Tawfik, Mohamed Ghalla

“…Developing the behavior of RC beams using composite materials has gained potential in recent years according to their superior mechanical properties. …”
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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

“…The high-strength CF as the skeleton endows high mechanical strength, and the in-situ grown SiCnw aerogels lead to good thermal insulation of the composites. More importantly, a dense SiC shell was also formed and tightly coated on the surface of CF (CF@SiC) during the in-situ growth process, which effectively protects the CF from oxidation, thus enhancing the high temperature oxidation resistance of the composites. …”
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Experimental Research on Pile-Soil Stress Ratio of Rigid Pile Composite Foundation in Shallow-Buried Rock and Soft Soil by REN Jia-li, JIANG Ji-wei, HU Sheng-gang, CHEN Hang, YE Chen-hui

“…[Method] Based on a concrete sluice dam project, this study carried out 7 sets of scaled indoor physical model tests, systematically studied the bearing characteristics of soft soil single-pile composite foundations and the pile-soil stress ratio, analyzed the influences of factors such as cushion type, pile loading conditions, pile spacing and pile end bearing stratum, and obtained the variation trend of pile-soil stress ratio with load and the pile-soil stress ratio corresponding to bearing capacity. …”
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Effect of systemic glucocorticosteroids in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation on respiratory microbiota composition in the period of st... by S. V. Fedosenko, M. A. Karnaushkina, L. M. Ogorodova, V. A. Petrov, I. A. Deev, E. S. Kulikov, A. E. Sazonov

“…The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of systemic glucocorticosteroids administered during the exacerbation of the disease to have a modifying effect on the qualitative and quantitative composition of the oropharyngeal microbiota.Material and methods. …”
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Improving pear (Pyrus spp.) harvest maturity assessment: Integration of color composite indicators and sophisticated multivariate analysis techniques by Zeinab Shafaei-Cherush, Kazem Arzani, Nima Ahmadi, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Mahdi Ayyari, Hamid Abdollahi

“…Due to the complexity and multi-dimensionality of harvest maturity, composite indicators provide a more accurate description and assessment. …”
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Longitudinal changes of body composition during a 3-year follow-up in Taiwan adults with type 2 diabetes by Wu-Chien Chien, Chia-Ling Lin, Hsueh-Ching Wu, Neng-Chun Yu, Yuan-Ching Liu, I-Ying Chiu, Yung-Yen Lee

“…Objectives To elucidate longitudinal changes of body composition among type 2 diabetes (T2D).Methods This was a retrospective study designed. …”
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Effects of outdoor play on body composition and physical performance in children: the Yamanashi Adjunct study of the Japan Environment and Children's Study. by Masanori Wako, Taro Fujimaki, Jiro Ichikawa, Kensuke Koyama, Ryoji Shinohara, Sanae Otawa, Anna Kobayashi, Sayaka Horiuchi, Megumi Kushima, Zentaro Yamagata, Hirotaka Haro, Yamanashi Adjunct Study of the Japan Environment and Children’s Study Group

“…Notably, the association between body composition and sports test results was more pronounced in boys than in girls, with phase angles exhibiting stronger links to running and jumping.…”
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Associations of reallocating time between movement behaviours with adiposity and physical fitness among employees: a compositional data analysis by Nucharapon Liangruenrom, Dorothea Dumuid, Zeljko Pedisic, Dyah Anantalia Widyastari, Waris Wongpipit, Piyawat Katewongsa

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New Approach to Drug Delivery in Ophthalmological Practice: Development of Composite Ophthalmological Solution for Drug Loading of Soft Contact Lenses by D. K. Naplekov, E. T. Zhilyakova, A. Yu. Malyutina, A. V. Bondarev, N. B. Demina, O. O. Novikov, R. A. Abramovich

“…Also, it was found out that the more components are added to the viscous solution, the more viscosity level is decreased. …”
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The influence of FADS1 and ELOVL2 genetic polymorphisms on polyunsaturated fatty acid composition in response to fish oil supplementation by Alessandro Medoro, Francesca Graziano, Gaetano Cardinale, Serena Voccola, Tiziana Zotti, Mariano Intrieri, Giovanni Scapagnini, Sergio Davinelli

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Effects of exercise intensity on nutritional status, body composition, and energy balance in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial by Tomoyuki Ikeuchi, Kazuya Shingai, Katsuyuki Ichiki, Takeo Jimi, Tetsuya Kawano, Kaori Kato, Toru Tsuda

“…Conclusions In patients with COPD who lost body weight during pulmonary rehabilitation with high-intensity exercise, continuing this exercise had a more positive effect on body composition, nutritional status, physical function, and energy balance than did reducing exercise intensity. …”
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Functional and sensory properties of iron and folic acid fortified NABE-3 bean and silver fish composite instant flour by Geoffrey Ssepuuya, Sharon Hooper, Khadijah Nakyinsige, Eria Gyagenda Maseruka, Dianah Musabi, Peter Rukundo, Harriet Kebirungi, Lorraine Weatherspoon, Jose Jackson-Malete

“…However, all the composites were more acceptable than the control 100% BF: 0% SFF. …”
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Calcium and silicon nanofertilizers improved morphological attributes and fatty acid composition in olive; an insight to synergistic interaction between these elements by Javad Erfani-Moghadam, Abdolkarim Zarei

“…The utilization of nano-fertilizers for targeted and controlled nutrient release represents a promising strategy to advance sustainable agricultural practices while minimizing environmental impact. Method The effects of foliar application of Ca and Si nanoparticles were investigated on the morphological attributes and fatty acid composition of olive tree cultivar ‘Zard’. …”
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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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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

“…To overcome these issues, we build a general composition approach that can be applied to units with any type of structure. …”
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