A Comprehensive Investigation for the Production of Optimized Interlocking Compressed Earthen Bricks with Varying Proportions of Stabilizer, Water, and Fine Aggregate by Mashhood Fiaz, Shayan Ali Khan, Hassan Amjad, Zeerak Waryam Sajid, Rao Arsalan Khushnood

“…Higher sand percentages initially reduced compressive strength but improved it with higher cement proportions. The optimal mix ratio was selected for ICEB production, followed by tests including flexural strength assessment, forensic investigations, curing regimes impact, and comprehensive durability and structural performance evaluation. …”
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Optimal design and experimentation of full tailings and cementitious materials: a case study of a lead-zinc mine in China by Jiang Guo, Yanni Yu, Jiachuang Wang

“…This paper provides parameter basis for the design of a mine filling system, firstly, different filling materials and proportions were selected, and basic physicochemical property tests, along with cementitious material analysis, were conducted to determine the key physical and chemical properties and mineral composition of the materials. …”
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Parametric optimization of aloe vera coagulant for nitrate removal from textile wastewater using response surface methodology (RSM) by Lukman Shehu Mustapha, Kehinde Shola Obayomi

“…The influence of four factors such as aloe vera dosage, agitation time, agitation speed, and settling time on the removal of nitrate was examined to determine the optimal conditions for water treatment. The selected range of operating parameters is 20–40 min agitation time, 60–120 min settling time, a dosage of 0.5–1.5 g/L, and an agitation speed of 150–250 rpm respectively. …”
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Optimized ultrasound-assisted extraction for phenolic and antioxidant analysis in purple senggani (Melastoma malabathricum) flowers: Influence of developmental stages by Dea Tio Mareta, Umar Santoso, Supriyadi, Widiastuti Setyaningsih

“…Key variables such as temperature, pulse-duty cycle, solvent composition, and solvent-to-sample ratio were optimized using response surface methodology. …”
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SLM-printed EUROFER steel for fusion applications by Ramil Gaisin, Carsten Bonnekoh, Simon Bonk, Heiko Neuberger, Vladimir Chakin, Michael Rieth

“…Optimized powder preparation improved chemical composition and grain size after heat treatment, enhancing Charpy impact toughness with an upper shelf energy surpassing the EUROFER97 standard and a lower ductile-to-brittle transition temperature (−120 °C vs. −100 °C). …”
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Regulation and Mechanisms of L-Lactic Acid and D-Lactic Acid Production in Baijiu Brewing: Insights for Flavor Optimization and Industrial Application by Yabin Zhou, Jin Hua

“…This review synthesizes recent research on regulating L- and D-lactic acid production in Baijiu brewing, highlighting advancements in raw material selection, fermentation starter composition, temperature control, LAB strain selection, and distillation techniques. …”
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In Situ Growth of Au NPs on Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Quantum Dots Decorated Graphene Composites for the Construction of an Electrochemical Immunosensor and Its Application in CEA De... by Zhengzheng Yan, Lujie Wang, Fei Yan

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Impact of nanoparticles (B4C-Al2O3) on mechanical, wear, fracture behavior and machining properties of formwork grade Al7075 composites by T. B. Prakash, M. Gangadharappa, Santhosh Somashekar, M. Ravikumar

“…These findings offer valuable insights into the ease of machining of composite metal alloys, emphasizing the importance of parameter selection and optimization for desired machining outcomes…”
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Optimization of calcium chloride and ultrasonication pre-treatment to mitigate the microbial load on fresh carrots using response surface methodology by Muhammad Sameem Javed, Haq Nawaz, Fatima Filza, Muhammad Junaid Anwar, Faiz Ul Hassan Shah, Umair Ali, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Hammad Hafeez, Tawfiq Alsulami, Yash D. Jagdale, Robert Mugabi, Gulzar Ahmad Nayik

“…Three process variables including ultrasonication time, ultrasonication temperature, and calcium chloride concentration were optimized, each at five levels, to find the minimum optimal response of microbial load in terms of total plate count (TPC), total coliform count (TCC) and yeast mold count (YMC) using response surface central composite design. …”
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Data driven design of ultra high performance concrete prospects and application by Bryan K. Aylas-Paredes, Taihao Han, Advaith Neithalath, Jie Huang, Ashutosh Goel, Aditya Kumar, Narayanan Neithalath

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Downshifting Layer of Europium‐Doped NaGdF4: From the Optimization of the Sol–Gel Process to the Luminescent Properties by Anna Lucia Pellegrino, Francesca Lo Presti, Francesca Loschi, Adolfo Speghini, Graziella Malandrino

“…In this context, the present work is devoted to the optimization of a downshifting (DS) system made of the NaGdF4 matrix in the form of thin film as a host material for the europium‐luminescent ions. …”
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A Poly(methacrolein-<i>co</i>-methacrylamide)-Based Template Anchoring Strategy for the Synthesis of Fluorescent Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Nanoparticles for Highly Selective Se... by Madhav Biyani, Mizuki Matsumoto, Yasuo Yoshimi

“…We optimized the synthesis of poly(methacrolein-<i>co</i>-methacrylamide) under three different conditions by varying the monomer compositions and reaction parameters. …”
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대장내시경 검사를 위한 적절한 장정결제 선택

“…As bowel preparation regimens vary, it is important that clinicians understand each and select the proper one for each patient. Accordingly, here we investigated recent studies and describe how to choose the optimal bowel preparation regimen. …”
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A Dielectric-Loaded FSS-Based Radome Design With an Adjustable RCS Reduction Band by Yuan-Chang Hou, Sang-Fei Wang, Wen-Jiao Liao

“…To achieve RCS suppression, the structure combines periodic frequency selective surfaces (FSSs) and dielectric loadings of different compositions, which leads to wave cancellation due to propagation delays of opposite phases. …”
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Effects of non-vital bleaching agents and resin composites on the color stability, translucency, and whiteness index of stained teeth at different time intervals: a laboratory inve... by Oğuz Tavşan, Muhammet Fidan

“…Clinical relevance This study enhances the understanding of how different non-vital bleaching agents and resin composites affect the long-term optical properties of endodontically treated teeth, providing valuable insights for optimal material selection in esthetic restorations.…”
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ASSESSMENT THE INFLUENCE OF THE MAIN TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS ON YOGURT QUALITY by ADRIANA DABIJA, MIRCEA OROIAN, GEORGIANA GABRIELA CODINĂ, LĂCRĂMIOARA RUSU

“…Another important factor is the quality and dose of lactic bacteria used for starter cultures. By selecting lactic bacteria suitable for the substrate that ferments, at the optimal temperature for their metabolism, highly superior quality products can be obtained. …”
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Optimization of the reaction parameters of heavy naphtha reforming process using Pt-Re/Al2O3 catalyst system by Hussien A. Elsayed, Mohamed F. Menoufy, Seham A. Shaban, Hoda S. Ahmed, Bassem H. Heakal

“…Optimization of the catalytic process reaction conditions, i.e.; temperature, hydrogen pressure and liquid hourly space velocity (LHSV) was carried out with regard to conversion and selectivity. …”
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Process Mineralogy Research on a Gold Concentrate in Shandong by Jiaxing LIU, Panzhi WANG, Yun GAO, Baisui HAN

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Multi-Template Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Coupled with a Solid-Phase Extraction System in the Selective Determination of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Envir... by David Aurelio-Soria, Giaan A. Alvarez-Romero, Maria E. Paez-Hernandez, I. Perez-Silva, Miriam Franco-Guzman, Gabriela Islas, Israel S. Ibarra

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How to Improve Blue–Green–Gray Infrastructure to Optimize River Cooling Island Effect on Riparian Zone for Outdoor Activities in Summer by Min Wang, Yuqing Su, Jieqiong Wang

“…The results showed that for Suzhou River, the green–blue–green–gray–green composition most effectively optimizes the river cooling island effect. …”
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