Composite Materials of Epoxy Resin–W System for Radiation Shielding Against Gamma Radiation by A. A. Rotkovich, D. I. Tishkevich, S. A. German, A. A. Bondaruk, S. V. Leonchik, E. S. Dashkevich, V. M. Fedosyuk, A. V. Trukhanov

“…Сomposite materials based on the epoxy resin–W system with varying W content (0–80 %) were obtained using the method of chemical curing. Microstructural investigations of the samples showed that with increasing W content there is a more uniform distribution of grains in the epoxy resin matrix could be observed. …”
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Study of the effect of onion husk ethanol extract on the chemical composition and microstructure of meat pates by N. V. Kupaeva, Yu. I. Bogdanova, A. A. Motovilina, D. A. Utyanov, A. S. Knyazeva, M. E. Spirina, V. A. Pchelkina, E. A. Kotenkova

“…The total antioxidant capacity by the DPPH radical method (TACDPPH), fatty acid composition and amino acid composition were determined; microelement content analysis, proteomic and microstructural studies of meat pate samples with and without the addition of extract were also carried out. …”
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Electrochemical nanostructured CuBTC/FeBTC MOF composite sensor for enrofloxacin detection by Thi Kim Ngan Nguyen, Tien Dat Doan, Huy Hieu Luu, Hoang Anh Nguyen, Thi Thu Ha Vu, Quang Hai Tran, Ha Tran Nguyen, Thanh Binh Dang, Thi Hai Yen Pham, Mai Ha Hoang

“…Additionally, energy-dispersive X-ray mapping demonstrated the uniform distribution of the two MOFs within the electrode composition. The synergistic effect of the electrocatalytic properties of CuBTC and the high conductivity of FeBTC significantly enhanced the electrochemical response of ENR, increasing the signal by more than ten times compared to the unmodified electrode. …”
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Coupling of medium temperature desulfurization and hydrogenation catalysis of Zinc-Cobalt-Molybdenum composite desulfurizer by Xinrui SONG, Yu ZHAO, Yuxiao WANG, Zhelin SU, Jiawei KOU, Chao YANG, Huiling FAN

“…Under a condition of 350 ℃, the zinc-cobalt-molybdenum composite desulfurizer with a molybdenum molar fraction of 20% exhibits a breakthrough sulfur capacity of 223.6 mg/g. …”
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Rangeland Condition and the Appropriate Rangeland Management Methods by Kambiz Kamrani, Hosein Arzani, Seyed Akbar Javadi, Reza Azizi Nejad

“…Results showed that the vegetation percentage of palatable species composition did not increase, the balanced and natural methods were the best methods in good and fair rangeland condition. …”
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Features of formation and transformation of fallows and methods for their optimisation by O. N. Kurdyukova

“…The objective of this research was to establish the reasons for productivity reduction and changes in the species and quantitative composition of phytocenoses of multiple‐aged fallows and to develop methods for their use optimisation.Material and Methods. …”
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The Le Rozel footprints: snapshots of Neandertal groups in the Late Pleistocene. A combined morphometric and experimental approach by Jérémy Duveau

“…Because of the particular time scale that they represent and the information they provide, they make it possible to approach the size and composition of hominin groups in a different way from the methods used with the more common archaeological artefacts and osteological assemblages. …”
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Determination of the kidney stone composition using infrared spectroscopy in Iran at a national referral center during 2019–2023 by Abbas Basiri, Azin Tahvildari, Mohammad Naji, Pardis Ziaeefar, Amir H. Kashi

“…However, reports on the composition of kidney stones have been based on imprecise methods like the chemical analysis. …”
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Report of a Meeting: An Expert Consultation on Body Composition and Adiposity for Children and Adolescents in All Their Diversity by Lauren E O’Connor, Lucero Lopez-Perez, Ricardo X Martinez, Maureen K Spill, Juan Pablo Peña-Rosas, Amanda J MacFarlane

“…We convened experts to discuss methods for measuring body composition and diagnosing obesity among infants, children, and adolescents aged 0–19 y. …”
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Mosquito ecology surveillance and analysis in Yangpu District， Shanghai from 2019 to 2023 by LU Chonghua, ZHANG Jie, ZONG Lili

“…ObjectiveTo delineate the species composition structure and seasonal density fluctuations of mosquito populations in Yangpu District, Shanghai, and to provide scientific insights for the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases.MethodsA total of 12 monitoring sites from different habitats were selected to conduct adult mosquito monitoring using the CO2 trap light method during 2019‒2023, elucidating the temporal and spatial distribution and change patterns of mosquito populations and densities in Yangpu District.ResultsFrom 2019 to 2023, a total of 1 321 female mosquitoes was captured, with an overall density of 0.16 case·(lamp·h)-1. …”
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Extraction of Building Construction Time Using the LandTrendr Model With Monthly Landsat Time Series Data by Tengyun Hu, Meng Zhang, Xuecao Li, Tinghai Wu, Qiwei Ma, Jianneng Xiao, Xieqin Huang, Jinchen Guo, Yangchun Li, Donglie Liu

“…We identified the sensitive index of short wavelength infra-red (SWIR) from satellite observations for detecting changes in building construction, demolition, and reconstruction. Comparing composite results at different temporal intervals revealed that monthly data is more effective in accurately characterizing building changes compared to daily and yearly intervals. …”
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Diversity of ciliates in small rivers in vicinity of Khabarovsk and in southern Sakhalin Island by Alexander G. Panov, Mikhail M. Tribun, Lyudmila I. Nikitina

“…Data on species composition of ciliates in the small rivers at Khabarovsk and in southern Sakhalin Island are presented. …”
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Creatine supplementation protocols with or without training interventions on body composition: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis by Fereshteh Pashayee-Khamene, Zeinab Heidari, Omid Asbaghi, Damoon Ashtary-Larky, Kian Goudarzi, Scott C Forbes, Darren G. Candow, Reza Bagheri, Matin Ghanavati, Fred Dutheil

“…Background Despite the robust evidence demonstrating positive effects from creatine supplementation (primarily when associated with resistance training) on measures of body composition, there is a lack of a comprehensive evaluation regarding the influence of creatine protocol parameters (including dose and form) on body mass and estimates of fat-free and fat mass.Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effect of creatine supplementation on body composition were included. …”
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Screening of Aroma Compounds in Commercial Tea (Camellia sinensis) from Indonesia and Testing Their Activity as Antioxidants by Warsito Warsito, M. Fadel Alief, Vina Octavia Azzahra, M. Farid Rahman, Rurini Retnowati

“… Tea from tea leaves of the Camellia sinensis species is a superior industrial plant that promises superior bioactivity. For a more in-depth study of the essential oils contained in commercial teas on the market, their significant characteristic from their constituent compounds were determined. …”
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Neonatal body composition, salivary feeding gene expression, and feeding outcomes in infants of diabetic mothers by Dara Azuma, Yvette Penner, Tomoko Kaneko-Tarui, Taysir Mahmoud, Janis L. Breeze, Angie Rodday, Perrie O’Tierney-Ginn, Jill L. Maron

“…The objective of this study was to explore whether saliva serves as an informative biofluid for detecting expression of hunger signaling and energy homeostasis modulator genes and to perform exploratory analyses examining expression profiles, body composition, and feeding outcomes in late preterm and term IDMs and infants born to mothers with normoglycemia during pregnancy.MethodsIn this prospective cohort pilot study, infants born at ≥ 35 weeks’ gestation to mothers with gestational or type II diabetes (IDM cohort) and normoglycemic mothers (control cohort) were recruited. …”
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Effects of Recreational Football on Bone Mineral Density and Isokinetic Muscle Strength in Elderly Men: A Study of Turkish Older Men by Cemal Polat, Alparslan Unveren, Hayri Ertan, Gian Mario Migliaccio, Zarife Pancar, Luca Russo

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Age-Related Trends in Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry–Measured Adiposity and Their Clinical Relevance: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study of Korean Peri- and Postmenopausal Women... by Jung Yoon Park, Hyoung Moo Park, Youn-Jee Chung, Mee-Ran Kim, Kyung Jin Hwang, Jae-Yen Song

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Body composition changes with aging and menopause, often leading to increased adiposity and a shift in fat distribution. …”
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RELATIONSHIP OF THE FASN GENE POLYMORPHISM WITH MILK PRODUCTION AND ITS COMPONENTS IN LOCAL AWASSI SHEEP by Y. A. Almaamory, N. N. Al-Anbari

“…In conclusion, FASN gene can be used to develop strategies for genetic improvement of sheep, and expanding the study to a larger sample and multiple sites and study the types of fatty acids in milk, as well as finding the interaction between two SNPs, would give more accurate results and determine the best method for managing and improving sheep flocks. …”
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Composition Characterization of Fatty Acid Zinc Salts by Chromatographic and NMR Spectroscopic Analyses on Their Fatty Acid Methyl Esters by Kwang Seo Park, Yun Ju Kim, Eun Kyung Choe

“…Although both structural and composition identifications are required, the latter can more importantly result in the essential data to fill out the required substance information such as purity and concentrations of constituents, as well as impurities. …”
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Dynamic Performance Analysis of a Curved Cable-Stayed Bridge Based on the Direct Method and the Sensitivity-Based Iterative Method by Guanzhe Fa, Leqia He, Luigi Fenu, Bruno Briseghella

“…Moreover, by using the iterative method, the solutions of the updating parameters are generally more accurate compared with the solutions of the direct method. …”
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