Photonic crystal hydrogels based on highly reproducible molding method by Jingyeong Kim, Nguyen Hoang Minh, Da-In Kwon, Kwanoh Kim, Do Hyun Kang, Yeong-Eun Yoo, Jae Sung Yoon

“…The ratio of 50:1 was identified as the optimal composition for the molding method to ensure both mechanical stability and chemical responsiveness. …”
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Experimental Investigation of the Shear Behavior of the Blind Rivet and Self-tapping Screw Hybrid Connection by Yunpeng CHU, Jinrong FU, Zhihao ZHONG, Xiaoqiang CHEN

“…Under the experimental conditions of this study, based on the observed failure mode of the hybrid connection, an improved calculation method is proposed. This new method is based on existing calculation methods but provides more accurate results.…”
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Prospects of Using Microbiota Correction Methods in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease by A. I. Akinshina, D. V. Smirnova, A. V. Zagainova, V. V. Makarov, S. M. Yudin

“…However, such methods did not provide complete information on the microbiota composition. …”
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Mechanical and Physical Properties of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polymer Rods Manufactured by Different Pultrusion Methods by Hossein Alikhani, Fatemeh Sharifzadeh, Hadi Khoramishad

“…In this study, different methods of pultrusion including the out-of-mold and in-mold ultraviolet (UV)-cured and thermal pultrusion methods were investigated by comparing the mechanical and physical properties of the manufactured glass fiber-reinforced composite rods. …”
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Modeling of Asphalt Concrete While Using Discrete Element Method by V. V. Alekseenko, K. Yu. Vabishchevich, E. V. Verkhoturova

“…The twodimensional method of discrete elements has been applied to investigate destruction of asphalt-concrete samples under uniaxial compression, tension during splitting and compression by the Marshall method. …”
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Long-term outcomes of a novel method of femoropopliteal bypass by A. B. Zakeryaev, R. А. Vinogradov, P. V. Sukhoruchkin, S. R. Butaev, T. E. Bakhishev, A. I. Derbilov, E. R. Urakov, A. G. Baryshev, V. A. Porkhanov

“…To analyze the long-term outcomes of a novel method of femoropopliteal bypass (FPB) surgery.Material and methods. …”
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Analytical Verification of the Normal Vector Determination Methods for Planar Magnetic Structures by Wai-Leong Teh

“…., $\left\langle {B}_{n}\right\rangle $ = 0). A more suitable normal vector determination method for single-spacecraft measurements, based on the minimum variance concept, is recommended for PMS studies, namely the MVAB method associated with the constraint $\left\langle {B}_{n}\right\rangle $ = 0 (MVABC). …”
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A cross-sectional study on dentists’ learning preferences for learning about light-curing units and resin-based composites by Afnan O. Al-Zain, Khlood Baghlaf, Omar Abdulwassi, Reem Almukairin, Maram Alanazi, Elaf Alshomrani, Sultan Alftaikhah, Richard B. Price

“…Aim: To identify the parameters dentists use when choosing an LCU or resin-based composite (RBC) and to determine the most effective educational method for dentists to learn about LCUs. …”
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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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A comparison of mosquito sampling methods in six Pacific Island countries by Adam T. Craig, Amanda K. Murphy, Charlie Ave, Nelson Ngaiorae, Lesieli Maha, Filisi Tonga, Charles Butafa, Vineshwaran Rama, Fata Paulo, Tabomoa Tinte, Tessa B. Knox, Holly Jian, Geoff Fisher, Tanya L. Russell, Thomas R. Burkot

“…BGS traps yielded considerably more mosquitoes than GAT and SWN (p < 0.05). No major species bias was observed across sampling methods. …”
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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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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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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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