Recovery of Carbon Fibres From Aged Epoxy Matrix Composites Using H2O2 as an Oxidant: A Thermodynamic and Technoeconomic Analysis by Paul Njeni Mabalane, Kristof Molnar, Philani Thembelihle Mazibuko, Kolos Molnár, Caroline Khoathane, Mike Masukume

“…However, there is little information on the technoeconomic impact of this method, thus whether it is economically better than current techniques. …”
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Identification of fish species using the next generation sequencing (NGS) technology by T. A. Fomina, M. G. Kuleshova, M. Yu. Minaev, E. A. Konorov

“…In this work, we present the method for detection of fish species using next generation sequencing (NGS). …”
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In-house Fabrication of Nanoplastics of Tunable Composition and Application: Assessment of Bioelectric Changes in Primary Rat Lung Alveolar Epithelial Cell Monolayers Exposed to Na... by Ricki Chairil, Juan Alvarez, Arnold Sipos, Noah Malmstadt, Edward Crandall, Kwang- Kim

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The impact of indoor and outdoor exercise programs on anthropometric, body composition, metabolic status, cardiovascular response, and neuromuscular capacity in individuals with In... by Miguel Jacinto, Rui Matos, Diogo Monteiro, Raul Antunes, André Caseiro, Beatriz Gomes, Maria João Campos, José Pedro Ferreira

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Study of the Effect of 3D Printing Parameters on the Dielectric Constant in Piezoelectric Polylactic Acid/Barium Titanate Composites via Fused Granular Fabrication by Rodrigo Ruz, Dreidy Vasquez, Rodrigo Ortiz, Francisco Pizarro

“…The dielectric constant of the polylactic acid - barium titanate composite reached 8.47 and a loss tangent of 0.099 in the X-band, making it suitable for applications involving high frequencies with a lower cost process and using a more sustainable polymer.…”
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Characterizing the essential oil composition and assessing the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of two compositae taxa: Gerbera delavayi Franch. and Gerbera piloselloides (... by Junkai Wu, Wanjun Hu, Wanjun Hu, Jing Chen, Jianping Hu, Cuimin Ke, Zunlai Sheng, Zunlai Sheng

“…Despite their traditional use, these species have been subjected to limited research regarding their biological activities, leaving a gap in scientific understanding. MethodsThis study was designed to investigate the essential oil (EO) compositions, as well as the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of G. piloselloides and G. delavayi. …”
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Compositional associations of 24-h physical activities, sedentary time and sleep with depressive symptoms in urban and rural residents: a cross-sectional study by Marjo Seppänen, Tiina Lankila, Maisa Niemelä, Nina Rautio, Maija Korpisaari, Markku Timonen, Raija Korpelainen, Vahid Farrahi

“…When modelling pairwise reallocations of time, more MVPA or more sleep at the expense of LPA or ST was associated with lower BDI-II score among rural residents. …”
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Exploring the Nutritional Profile and Cost of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Compared with Dairy Milk in the UK with Consideration of Environmental Impact Data by Gemma K Nowson, Rosalind Fallaize, Kate E Earl

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Evaluation of microbial and oxidative changes of 100% Iberian Spanish salchichón in contact with a composite olive-leaf-extract food film and vacuum-packaged by Mónica Sánchez-Gutiérrez, Arturo Rivera-Ruiz, Laura Sánchez-Fernández, Alejandro Rodríguez, Elena Carrasco

“…In parallel, consumers are becoming more health conscious, demanding safe and natural products through the use of natural additives and ingredients. …”
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Effect of preoperative nutritional support on the main indicators of body composition and nutritional status in patients with high operative and anesthetic risk in abdominal oncolo... by A. Yu. Medvedev, I. N. Leyderman, O. G. Eremeeva, R. A. Zukov

“…Bioimpedance analysis (BIA) is a key method of analyzing the body composition. The study of the dynamics of the main indicators of bioimpedance and nutritional status can provide important information about the effectiveness of preoperative preparation, as well as contribute to a more personalized choice of nutritional support in the perioperative period.The objective was to identify the main patterns of changes in body composition and nutritional status during preoperative nutritional support in patients with high surgical and anesthetic risk in abdominal oncosurgery.Materials and Methods. …”
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Comparison and Optimization of Sr Isotope Analysis in Carbonate Rocks by Multiple-step Leaching Method by Xu PAN, Ziwei SUN, Jiwei GAO, Hongmei GONG, Xiaohong WANG, Meng DUAN, Yuanyuan XIAO

“…Therefore, the more conservative method proposed by Li, et al[29] is recommended for leaching unknown limestone samples, and B7-B9 are the target steps for leaching representative primary carbonate fraction. …”
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Effect of Marinating on Selected Quality Characteristics of Pork Tenderloin Cooked by Sous Vide Method by Marian Gil, Mariusz Rudy, Paulina Duma-Kocan, Renata Stanisławczyk, Aleksandra Wolińska, Anna Krajewska, Dariusz Dziki

“…Meat marinated in red wine and using the dry method received higher scores, while longer marinating resulted in more favorable scores.…”
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Methods of Modifying the Content of Glucosinolates and Their Derivatives in Sprouts and Microgreens During Their Cultivation and Postharvest Handling by Magdalena Michalczyk

“…Sprouts and microgreens which belong to the Brassicaceae family contain significantly more glucosinolates than mature vegetables, and their composition often differs too. …”
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Optimizing Effects of Organic Farming and Moderately Low Nitrogen Levels on Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Pools by Guanghua Wang, Yu Yang, Yuqi Chen, Shilong Yu, Xiaomin Huang, Min Jiang, Zujian Zhang, Lifen Huang

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Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Flour: Effect of Drying Method and Variety on the Quality and Bioactivity by Nelson Pereira, Ana Cristina Ramos, Marco Alves, Vítor D. Alves, Cristina Roseiro, Manuela Vida, Margarida Moldão, Marta Abreu

“…Multivariate analysis indicated that the variety significantly influenced the bioactive profiles more than the drying method. The interaction between carotenoids and anthocyanins and the SP fibrous composition likely contributed to their stability during drying, indicating that FD showed no advantages over HAD. …”
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Study of Structural Defects Evolution in Fine-Grained Concrete Using Computed Tomography Methods by A. V. Puzatova, M. A. Dmitrieva, A. О. Tovpinets, V. N. Leitsin

“…Materials and Methods. The study used fine-grained concrete mixtures of three compositions with different sand gradation. …”
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Impact of bonding protocols and physical-mechanical properties of composite on durability and failure rate of fixed orthodontic retainers: a systematic review of laboratory studies by Maciej Jedliński, Marta Mazur, Claudia Salerno, Katarzyna Grocholewicz, Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska

“…It has been found that composite with higher filler content are more resistant to mechanical stress. …”
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Effects on quality of crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) meat treated with different thermal processing methods by Liu Du, Xuan Liu, Chuanfeng Hu, Dongyin Liu, Yu Qiao, Wei Yu

“…This study employed four thermal processing methods to cook crayfish meat, including hot-water steaming (HS), hot-water boiling, cold-water steaming (CS), and cold-water boiling (CB). …”
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Trimethylchlorosilane (TMCS) modified hydrophobic silica dry gel (TSA) enhanced the optical, aging behavior and thermal properties of polyvinyl butyral composite coatings by Enwen Liu, Yijuan Chang, Haiqiao Zhang, Zhangbei Chen, Zhihui Wu

“…The thermal conductivity of the 30 % TSA composite coating was reduced to 0.068 W/(m·K). Compared with traditional methods, the composite coating prepared in this study is more environmentally friendly, economical, and energy-saving, and has outstanding building protection performance.…”
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Evaluation of Effects of a High-Protein Hypocaloric Diet on Body Composition and Cardio-Metabolic Factors in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Overweight or Obesity by Wang F, Wei W, Liu PJ

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the impacts of a hypocaloric high-protein diet (HPD) versus an isocaloric conventional calorie-restricted diet (CRD) with normal protein intake on the body composition and biochemical profiles of women diagnosed with PCOS combined with overweight or obesity.Methods: This was a dietary intervention study evaluating the effects of two types of diets on women with PCOS who initiated weight loss independently at the Clinical Nutrition Clinic of Peking Union Medical College Hospital from March 2023 to March 2024 was carried out. …”
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