Using a hybrid multi-criteria analysis method to classify hot mix asphalt regarding permanent deformation by Victória Nunes-Ramos, Jéssica da Silva Vieira, Alejandro Ruiz-Padillo, Luciano Pivoto Specht

“…Based on the relative importance assigned by a panel of experts, it was found that it is possible to obtain a ranking statistically similar to that of Flow Number using only data from softening point and viscosity of the binder, granulometric range, shape index of the aggregate fraction #3/4 and binder content. The method is more effective for traffic of less than 6.8E+07 repetitions of standard axis under normal conditions. …”
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Flow assurance methods for transporting heavy and waxy crude oils via pipelines without chemical additive intervention by Rakesh Kumar Ratnakar, Sivakumar Pandian, Hepzibah Mary, Himanshu Choksi

“…A combination of two or more techniques for viscosity reduction is more suitable for flow assurance in pipeline transportation.…”
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Effects of Three Modification Methods on the In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion and Colonic Fermentation of Dietary Fiber from Lotus Leaves by Hui Zheng, Yao Xu, Yuhang Wu, Xuantong Huangfu, Wenxiu Chen, Kai He, Yong Yang

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Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Yanbian Cattle Bone Gelatin Extracted Using Acid, Alkaline, and Enzymatic Hydrolysis Methods by Song Zhang, Duanduan Zhao, Lu Yin, Ruixuan Wang, Zhiyan Jin, Hongyan Xu, Guangjun Xia

“…Specifically, A gelatin, prepared using 0.075 mol/L hydrochloric acid, achieved the highest yield (18.64%) among the acid-extraction methods. B gelatin, extracted with 0.1 mol/L sodium hydroxide, achieved the highest yield (21.06%) among the alkaline-extraction methods. …”
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Harnessing unsupervised machine learning with [18F]FDG PET/CT to develop a composite model for predicting overall survival in cervical cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemora... by Jinyu Shi, Lian Wang, Min Zhou, Shushan Ge, Shushan Ge, Bin Zhang, Jiangqin Han, Jihui Li, Shengming Deng, Shengming Deng

“…Background and purpose:This study sought to develop an advanced composite model to enhance the prognostic accuracy for cervical cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT). …”
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Evaluation of the current methods for assigning molecular formulas to dissolved organic matter using high resolution mass spectrometry by Zhiyuan Deng, Xinxia He, Wenjuan Ouyang, Hao Ying, Qiong Tang, Dianchang Wang, Chong Li, Yao Chen, Zhe Li

“…Our findings reveal that Formularity and TRFU are the most suitable methods for MF assignment in DOM. These two methods show high similarity ratios (93–99%) and low Bray-Curtis distances (0.13–0.14), indicating more substantial assignment capability. …”
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Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Analysis of Human Breast Cancer via Silver Nanoparticles: An Examination of Fabrication Methods by Beata Brozek-Pluska, Monika Kopec, Jakub Surmacki

“…Nowadays, Raman spectroscopy-based methods are gaining more and more importance. Raman spectroscopy and imaging allow to characterize human tissue samples using an electromagnetic radiation from a safe range, and simultaneously, a minimal sample preparation is required. …”
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A chemical cross-linking method for the analysis of binding partners of heat shock protein-90 in intact cells by Shaoming Song, Sutapa Kole, Michel Bernier

“…Therefore, chemical cross-linking combined with proteomic methods has the potential to unravel the protein components of this p240 complex and, more importantly, may provide an approach to expand the range of tools available to the study of the Hsp90 interactome.…”
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Formation Mechanisms and Methods for Calculating Pollutant Emissions from Natural Gas Combustion Depending on the Burner Emission Class by Yu. P. Yarmolchick

“…A comparative analysis of the methods and conditions for determining the emission class of the burner device is carried out depending on the selected units of measure, the coefficient of excess air (oxygen concentration in flue gases), air humidity and the initial composition of natural gas using examples of EU and EAC standards. …”
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Evaluation of the River Salinity Changes using Hydrochemical Method in Arid Area (Case Study: Namaklan River, Ilam) by Maryam Mousavi, Noredin Rostami, Haji Karimi

“…So that the amount of EC, SAR and RSC in Namkalan River in January were 336, 75 and 23 times more than before joining to the Godarkhosh River, respectively. …”
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Synthesis and electrophysical properties of nanostructured composites NіCо/BaTiO₃ and NiCo/TiO₂ by S. M. Makhno, O. M. Lisova, G. M. Gunya, P. P. Gorbyk, M. T. Kartel

“…The aim of the work is to develop methods for the synthesis of nanostructured NiCo composites based on BaTiO3 and TiO2, as well as to find the differences and regularities of their physicochemical properties. …”
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An Experimental Study of Structural Identification of Bridges Using the Kinetic Energy Optimization Technique and the Direct Matrix Updating Method by Gwanghee Heo, Joonryong Jeon

“…This paper aims to develop an SI (structural identification) technique using the KEOT and the DMUM to decide on optimal location of sensors and to update FE model, respectively, which ultimately contributes to a composition of more effective SHM. Owing to the characteristic structural flexing behavior of cable bridges (e.g., cable-stayed bridges and suspension bridges), which makes them vulnerable to any vibration, systematic and continuous structural health monitoring (SHM) is pivotal for them. …”
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An Innovative Method of Obtaining Herbal Propolis Extracts and Application of its Spray-Dried Form as Natural Food Preservatives by Michał Miłek, Ewelina Sidor, Radosław Bonikowski, Dorota Grabek-Lejko, Gabriela Kowalska, Justyna Rosicka-Kaczmarek, Ewa Ciszkowicz, Małgorzata Dżugan

“…HPPE compared to PE extract turned to be more effective as a preservative, so the proposed method can increase the use of propolis in food preservation.…”
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Land cover changes in grassland landscapes: combining enhanced Landsat data composition, LandTrendr, and machine learning classification in google earth engine with MLP-ANN scenari... by Cecilia Parracciani, Daniela Gigante, Onisimo Mutanga, Stefania Bonafoni, Marco Vizzari

“…A specific analysis was developed to identify areas where conservation measures related to the Natura 2000 network have been more or less effective in preserving grasslands. …”
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Toward standardized methods in canine vaginal microbiome research: evaluation of storage, host DNA depletion, and database selection by Lotte Spanoghe, Guillaume Domain, Florin Posastiuc, Amanda Hettiarachchi, Adelaide Panattoni, Sebastiaan Theuns, Filip Van Immerseel, Geert Opsomer, Ann Van Soom, Penelope Banchi

“…ABSTRACT Standardized methods for investigating the canine vaginal microbiome are not available yet. …”
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Comparative Study of Fish Diversity in Wanquan River Based on Environmental Technology and Traditional Fishing Gear Survey Methods by Jun LEI, Yuanyuan SU, Lianzheng YIN, Ruohan ZENG, Ping LI, Yongqiang QIN, Xingwei CAI, Xiaoping DIAO

“…The results showed that 76 species of fish in six orders, 32 families, and 65 genera were detected by eDNA technology, whereas 44 species in four orders, 14 families, and 44 genera were detected by the traditional fishing gear survey method. Overall, the eDNA method detected more fish species than the traditional survey method at all sampling sites. …”
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Relaxation mechanisms in low-stress polymer networks with alternative chemistriesWhy Is This Important? by Steven H. Lewis, BS, MS, Ana Paula P. Fugolin, DDS, MS, PhD, Anissa Bartolome, BS, Carmem S. Pfeifer, DDS, PhD

“…Results: The kinetic profiles of all materials differed substantially, including more than a 2-fold difference in the rate of polymerization between TU-modified composites and SDR Flow+. …”
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Clinical direct posterior restoration in aesthetic and functional aspect by A. V. Mitronin, D. A. Ostanina, Kh. N. Eshnazarov

“…Composite nano-ceramic restorations are an alternative to traditional prosthetic treatment in view of the growing demand for minimally invasive technologies, since crowns or other prosthetic restorations imply a significant loss of tooth structure with macro-mechanical and more invasive preparation of the dental tissues. …”
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Improving mechanical performance and reducing CO2 emissions of cement-based composites via one-step synthesis of highly dispersed flake g-C3N4 by Jiaqian Pang, Yangrui Wang, Lingjie Jiang, Haijie He, Bin Wang, Yufei Gao

“…To address this issue, this study employs a one-step method to synthesize highly dispersed flake g-C3N4 (F-CN) for improving the mechanical properties and reducing the CO2 emissions of cement-based composites, and investigates the underlying mechanisms. …”
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The association of workforce configurations with length of stay and charges in hospitalized patients with congestive heart failure by Tremaine B. Williams, Alisha Crump, Alisha Crump, Pearman Parker, Maryam Y. Garza, Emel Seker, Taren Massey Swindle, Taiquitha Robins, Adrian Price, Kevin Wayne Sexton, Kevin Wayne Sexton, Kevin Wayne Sexton

“…Care team configuration data within electronic health record systems of hospitals could be an effective method of isolating and tracking high-risk patients. …”
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