Correlation between coronary calcification and cardiac structure in non‐dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease by Siyi Rao, Mengjie Weng, Ruoshan Lian, Yongjie Zhuo, Jiaqun Lin, Danyu You, Jiong Cui, Yi Chen, Jianxin Wan

“…During a mean follow‐up time of 18.26 ± 10.17 months, 65 (36.52%) patients had a composite renal endpoint event, of which 36 (20.22%) were admitted to renal replacement therapy. …”
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Effect of Glass Fiber Reinforcement on Mechanical Properties of Wood Material by Abdi Atilgan, Rabia Kocaer

“…Increasing the mechanical strength of wooden materials with glass fiber fabric reinforcement and composite elements can be a very suitable method for restoration and strengthening techniques in historical wooden structures. …”
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer with Shredded Fibers: Quasi-Isotropic Material Properties and Antenna Performance by Gerald Artner, Philipp K. Gentner, Johann Nicolics, Christoph F. Mecklenbräuker

“…Moreover, fiber shreds can be recycled from carbon fiber composites. Conductivity, permittivity, and permeability are obtained with the Nicolson-Ross-Weir method from material samples measured inside rectangular waveguides in the frequency range of 4 to 6 GHz. …”
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Chemometric representation of molecular marker data of some Niger Delta crude oils by Mudiaga Chukunedum Onojake, Selegha Abrakasa, Leo Chigbu Osuji

“…Chemometric representation of data is the most preferred and adopted method of research reporting in contemporary times. …”
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Interplay Between Residential Nature Exposure and Walkability and Their Association with Cardiovascular Health by Omar M. Makram, MD, MPH, Nwabunie Nwana, PhD, MPH, Alan Pan, MS, Juan C. Nicolas, BS, Rakesh Gullapelli, BS, MS, Budhaditya Bose, MS, Ashutosh Sabharwal, PhD, Jenny Chang, MD, Zulqarnain Javed, PhD, MBBS, MPH, Bita Kash, PhD, Jay E. Maddock, PhD, Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, MSc, Sadeer Al-Kindi, MD

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study including one million adult patients from the Houston Methodist Learning Health System Outpatient Registry (2016-2022). …”
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ASA / spherical Cu nanocomposites in MEX additive manufacturing: a comprehensive interpretation of the engineering and biocidal multi-functionality by Nectarios Vidakis, Nektarios K. Nasikas, Nikolaos Michailidis, Vassilis Papadakis, Nikolaos Mountakis, Apostolos Argyros, Vasileios Stratiotou Efstratiadis, Katerina Gkagkanatsiou, Emmanuel Stratakis, Markos Petousis

“…A significant improvement in mechanical strength was observed at certain Cu loadings (more than 14.0 % in tensile and flexural strength and more than 10 % in the respective stiffness properties at 8 wt % Cu). …”
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Design of Encoding Algorithm for Underwater Wireless Optical Communication Based on Spinal Code by Xiaoyang Yu, Min Yu, Yun Zhou, Tianwei Chen

“…The results show that the Superposition UEP-Spinal Code provides a more stable, reliable, and efficient communication solution for underwater wireless optical communication systems with randomly varying channel conditions.…”
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Effect of Bi-doping on the electrophysical properties of sodium niobate solid solutions by E.V. Barabanova, N.M. Ospelnikov, A.I. Ivanova

“… Introduction of dopants is a classic method for modifying the properties of materials, in particular, complex oxides of the perovskite family with the general formula ABO3. …”
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Influence of the Anomalous Patterns of the Mascarene and Australian Highs on Precipitation during the Prerainy Season in South China by Xue Han, Fengying Wei, Xingrong Chen

“…When either the IEMH or IEAH is stronger (weaker), more (less) rainfall occurs during the prerainy season in South China.…”
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Adsorption Properties of Combined Vegetable Powders by Zhanna Petrova, Kateryna Samoilenko

“…Comparison of adsorption isotherms, despite the same nature of these isotherms, show that these materials are capillary-porous colloidal bodies and have the same forms of moisture binding (adsorption, capillary and osmotic) and at the same time differ significantly from each other by equilibrium humidity. When storing composite powders in order to preserve their technological properties, it is recommended to maintain the following conditions in the room: humidity not more than 60 % at the temperature of 20 - 25 ºC and to pack hermetically.…”
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Entropy Weight TOPSIS Evaluation of Corporate Internal Control Quality Based on Fuzzy Matter-Element Model by Tao Tian, Xiaoning Li, Qing Wang, Dajian Tong

“…By the entropy weight method, five evaluation indices of internal control were weighed and compared with the positive and negative ideal indices. …”
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The Role of Phosphorus Slag in Steam-Cured Concrete by Jin Liu, Dongmin Wang

“…The results show that elevated steam curing temperature does not lead to new crystalline hydration products of the composite binder containing phosphorus slag. Elevating steam curing temperature enhances the early hydration heat and nonevaporable water content of the binder containing phosphorus slag more significantly than increasing steam curing time, and it also results in higher late-age hydration degree and finer pore structure. …”
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Ten-year long-term outcomes of conventional and eversion carotid endarterectomy. Multicenter study by Yu. V. Belov, A. N. Kazantsev, R. A. Vinogradov, A. V. Korotkikh, V. V. Matusevich, S. V. Artyukhov, E. Yu. Kachesov, D. V. Shmatov, A. B. Zakeryaev, P. V. Sukhoruchkin, A. A. Erofeev, A. R. Shabaev, M. O. Dzhanelidze, B. M. Taits, D. B. Taits, G. Sh. Bagdavadze, N. E. Zarkua, A. S. Fedorov, I. M. Radzhabov, V. A. Lutsenko, R. V. Sultanov, F. R. Alizada, A. D. Abdullaev, A. V. Povtoreyko, T. I. Kapran, D. A. Popov, R. Yu. Leader, E. F. Vaiman, A. I. Solobuev, E. O. Meleshin, E. R. Ginzburg, V. P. Derbilova, E. R. Vinogradova, A. E. Gofman, E. O. Alekseeva, K. L. Zakharova, L. V. Roshkovskaya, Yu. P. Linets

“…Thus, the composite endpoint (lethal ischemic stroke + non-lethal ischemic stroke + MI) after conventional CE with patch angioplasty was more than 6 times higher than this parameter of eversion CE: group 1: 2,2%, n=397; group 2: 13,2%, n=888; p<0,0001; OR=0,14; 95% CI=0,12-1,16.Conclusion. …”
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Study on the Retention and Distributions of the Copper-Based Preservative in Standing Tree Chinese Fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) by Youhua Fan, Yong Wang, Ninghua Yu, Layun Deng, Zejun Chen

“…In the present study, copper- (Cu-) based preservative with other reagents is injected into the standing tree Chinese fir using sap-flow method. The chemical compositions of the retreated woods are analyzed with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Numerical Investigation and Mold Optimization of the Automobile Coat Rack Compression Molding by Youmin Wang, Xiangli Li, He Sui

“…In order to have more accurate control over the compression molding of automobile coat rack, improve the quality of molding products, and achieve the goal of lightweight design, a novel mechanical model for the main two-layer composite structure of the coat rack is proposed. …”
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Enhanced thermal stability and flame retardancy of PLA through intumescent flame retardant with B-modified ZSM-5 as a synergistic agent by Xiaokun Zhai, Qin Ma, Jing Lu, Yuwei Jin, Ruiyan Zhang, Faliang Luo

“…In order to improve the inherent flammability of polylactic acid (PLA) and make this new biodegradable material more widely used, B-modified ZSM-5 (B/Z5) was designed as synergistic agent of intumescent flame retardant (IFR), composed of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and pentaerythritol (PER), and introduced into PLA/IFR (PLAs) to fabricate PLAs/B/Z5 composites by melt extrusion. …”
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Comparative Study of CFRP-Confined CFST Stub Columns under Axial Compression by Ying Guo, Yufen Zhang

“…Through data analysis, the study confirmed the ultimate strength calculation results of the limit equilibrium method were found to be more reliable and approximate to the test results than those of Unified Theory of CFST. …”
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Regreening Practices and Effectiveness Evaluation for Rocky Slope Drawdown Zones in Pumped Storage Power Station Reservoirs by YANG Zhi-chao, MA Xiao-xiao, CHANG Shi-ju, TANG Yu-shuang, ZHAO Rui-yi, WAN Dan, ZHANG Qian-zhu

“…Based on a comprehensive consideration of topography, geology, and water level fluctuation patterns, the geogrid + ecological bag + hanging net composite technique is applied in permanently exposed and alternately submerged zones, while the long-fiber ecological bag + mesh reinforcement composite technique is used in permanently submerged zones. …”
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Exploring the therapeutic potential of Quercus ilex acorn extract in papillomavirus-induced lesions by Ana I. Faustino-Rocha, Maria João Pires, Maria João Neuparth, Helena Vala, Cármen Vasconcelos-Nóbrega, Irene Gouvinhas, Ana Novo Barros, Maria Inês Dias, Lillian Barros, Margarida M. S. M. Bastos, Lio Gonçalves, Luís Félix, Carlos Venâncio, Rui Medeiros, Rui Miguel Gil da Costa, Paula A. Oliveira

“…Scientists have studied natural products for over half a century due to their diverse chemical composition, acknowledging their value in fighting cancer. …”
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An investigation into the zoning of ecosystem sensitivity control areas in Mentougou District (Beijing, China). by Xiaodan Li, Haoyu Tao, Jing Li, Zhen Liu, Zhiping Liu

“…To achieve a more precise delineation of ecosystem sensitivity control areas, this study examines the Mentougou District in Beijing and introduces the Ecosystem Sensitivity Control Area Classification Method (ESCACM). …”
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