The impact of coarse aggregate mineral compositions on skid resistance performance of asphalt pavement: A comprehensive study. by Chen Zhang, Lihao Zeng, Huimin Wang, Xin Qu

“…The micro-scale adhesive friction coefficients correlated well with the macroscopic findings (correlation coefficient of 0.81), providing theoretical support for optimizing coarse aggregate selection to enhance skid resistance in road applications.…”
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Extraction of essential oils by hydrodistillation of four aromatic species: Conditioning, extraction conditions, yield and chemical composition by Karyn Alicia Olascuaga-Castillo, Olga Castillo-Medina, Marleni Villacorta-Zavaleta, Jorge Diaz-Ortega, Cyntia Blanco-Olano, Dan Altamirano-Sarmiento, Juan Valdiviezo-Campos

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Triboelectric pressure sensor using PDMS/β-Si₃N₄ micro-composite for plantar pressure detection by Anu Chalil, Vivek Venugopal, Sreenidhi Prabha Rajeev

“…In this study, a novel flexible polymer micro-composite based pressure sensor was fabricated using pristine polydimethylsiloxane elastomer (PDMS) integrated with β-Si3N4, which enhance the overall triboelectric property of the composite. …”
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Do physiological changes in fatty acid composition alter cellular ferroptosis susceptibility and influence cell function? by Graeme I. Lancaster, Andrew J. Murphy

“…Herein, we have reviewed emerging evidence that supports the idea that being able to selectively and controllably induce or resist ferroptosis is essential for development and cell function. …”
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Evaluation of Asphalt Overlay Properties on Reflection Cracking Behavior of Composite Pavement Using Finite Element Modeling by Mohamed Gamal, Mahmoud Enieb, El-Sayed Abd Alla

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Experimental study to unraveling the seismic behavior of CFRP retrofitting composite coupled shear walls for enhanced resilience by Mohammad Meghdadian, Amir R. Masoodi, Mansour Ghalehnovi

“…Finally, a parametric study explores the impact of CFRP sheets and their adhesion patterns on the seismic behavior of composite coupled shear walls. The selection of the optimal retrofitting scheme considers the construction cost of each specimen based on the total area of CFRP sheets utilized.…”
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Investigation of the chemical composition of cell cultures of DIOSCOREA CAUCASICA in connection with the production of BAS sources with cardioprotective potential by A. I. Loseva, V. I. Minina, A. V. Pozdnyakova, E. V. Ostapova

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Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Compositions in different Plant Fractions of Cajanus cajan Forage from Malaysia and Indonesia by Dian Agustina Abidinsyah, Halimatun Yaakub

“…Keywords: Forage production, silage, dry matter yield, nutritional composition, anti-nutritional content .…”
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Development of the composition and technology of a combined gel for the treatment of osteoarthritis with a pharmacological rationale for the content of components by U. V. Nogaeva, Ju. M. Kotsur, E. V. Flisyuk, D. Yu. Ivkin, E. D. Semivelichenko, I. A. Titovich, I. A. Narkevich, V. G. Antonov

“…The criteria for choosing the optimal composition of the gel were the size of the damaged joint, exercise tolerance and the histological picture in comparison with intact and control animals. …”
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Novel composite health assessment risk model for older allogeneic transplant recipients: BMT-CTN 1704 by Mohamed L. Sorror, Wael Saber, Brent Logan, Nancy Geller, Anna Bellach, Jianqun Kou, William Wood, John M. McCarty, Thomas G. Knight, Lyndsey Runaas, Laura Johnston, Jeremy Walston, Ryotaro Nakamura, Lori Jarrett, Asmita Mishra, Joseph Uberti, Parastoo B. Dahi, Jennifer N. Saultz, Shannon R. McCurdy, Lawrence E. Morris, Philip H. Imus, William J. Hogan, Kalyan Nadiminti, Vijaya Raj Bhatt, Rebecca Olin, Joseph Maakaron, Ronald Sobecks, Sarah A. Wall, Deborah Mattila, Bailey Protz, Steven M. Devine, Mary M. Horowitz, Andrew S. Artz

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Rootstock-mediated effects on vine performance and quality composition of ‘Miguang’ under protected cultivation in northern China by Xinyu Wang, Changjiang Liu, Nan Jia, Yonggang Yin, Bin Han, Yan Sun, Shuli Han, Yong Guo, Minmin Li

“…This could lead to the development of more sustainable and high-yielding viticulture practices by optimizing rootstock selection. Future research directions are suggested, such as exploring the long-term stability of beneficial rootstock effects across different environments and investigating the interaction between rootstocks and soil microbiota, which could further contribute to the improvement of grape quality and vine health in horticulture.…”
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Eco-friendly composite hydrogel based on cellulose and bentonite for removal of lead (II): Kinetics and isotherm studies by Abiy Lolasa Obsa, Nurelegne Tefera Shibeshi, Eyobel Mulugeta, Getachew Adam Workeneh

“…Furthermore, EDX mapping displayed uniform dispersion of bentonite within the cellulose-based hydrogel (H), leading to enhanced swelling capacity and mechanical strength. To optimize the adsorption process, the effect of experimental conditions on the amount of Pb2+ adsorbed per bentonite/cellulose-based composite hydrogel (BCH3) was investigated. …”
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Studies on mechanical properties characterization of hybrid sisal and stinging nettle fiber reinforced epoxy composite material by Habtemariam Mersha Adam, Teshome Mulatie Bogale, Velmurugan Paramasivam

“…This study concludes that optimal mechanical performance of the hybrid composite can be achieved by strategically adjusting the sisal-to-stinging nettle fiber ratio and selecting the appropriate fiber orientation, depending on the specific structural or industrial applications.…”
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Optimizing ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC) mix proportions using technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) for enhanced performance: Precision... by Sathya Sai Regalla, N. Senthil Kumar

“…Since the early 1990s, researchers globally have explored various approaches to refine the selection of optimal UHPC compositions, addressing criteria such as strength, durability, workability, cost analysis, environmental impact, and microstructural properties. …”
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Consequences of Surface Composition and Aggregation Conditions of Ag Nanoparticles on Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) of Pesticides by Marcelo José dos Santos Oliveira, Gilia Cristine Marques Ruiz, Rafael Jesus Gonçalves Rubira, Santiago Sanchez-Cortes, Carlos José Leopoldo Constantino, Leonardo Negri Furini

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Inversion of Aerosol Chemical Composition in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region Using a Machine Learning Algorithm by Baojiang Li, Gang Cheng, Chunlin Shang, Ruirui Si, Zhenping Shao, Pu Zhang, Wenyu Zhang, Lingbin Kong

“…We then established models of aerosol chemical composition based on a machine learning algorithm. By comparing the inversion accuracies of single models—namely MLR (Multivariable Linear Regression) model, SVR (Support Vector Regression) model, RF (Random Forest) model, KNN (K-Nearest Neighbor) model, and LightGBM (Light Gradient Boosting Machine)—with that of the combined model (CM) after selecting the optimal model, we found that although the accuracy of the KNN model was the highest among the other single models, the accuracy of the CM model was higher. …”
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Mechanical and biological properties of 3D-printed porous titanium scaffolds coated with composite growth factors by Chunwen Jiang, Guojia Gong, Shan Xiao, Shengxiang Zhang, Diansheng Chen, Shuqing Song, Honglin Dai, Chongxue Wu, Qiaoru Zou, Jianping Li, Bing Wen

“…Subsequently, three different sets of composite scaffolds were developed, consisting of the selected scaffold modified with chitosan microspheres loaded with Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 (BMP-2), Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB (PDGF-BB), or a combination of both. …”
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Simulation Analysis and Optimization of Board-Level Power Integrity Based on PDN Impedance by YANG Guotao, LIU Haiyang, LI Ming

“…The study began with analyses related to an equivalent model representing board-level capacitance, the decoupling effects of different capacitor combinations, and relevant optimization methods based on the full-band PDN composition. …”
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Differences in Physiological and Agronomic Traits and Evaluation of Adaptation of Seven Maize Varieties by Shuqi Ding, Dan Zhang, Ying Hao, Mengting Hu, Huijuan Tian, Kaizhi Yang, Guolong Zhao, Ruohang Xu, Wentao Du

“…This classification provides a reference for the promotion and utilization of different varieties in the southern border region and aims to optimize the comprehensive trait selection of the varieties studied.…”
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Multi-objective Bayesian optimization of carbon nanotube yield and diameter control at synthesis by R. Waelder, W. Kim, M. A. Pitt, J. I. Myung, B. Maruyama

“…We show results where both yield and selectivity are increased. This work presents the first multi-objective autonomous experimentation campaign for CNT synthesis, maximizing both overall CNT yield and diameter control. …”
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