Accessory graphite in phyllites as indicator of metamorphic grade and stage (Szendrő Mts., NE Hungary) by Lívia Leskóné Majoros, Máté Zs. Leskó, Krisztián Fintor, Ferenc Móricz, Délia Bulátkó-Debus, Sándor Szakáll, Ferenc Kristály

“…., NE-Hungary, were analyzed using ore microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDX), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF). …”
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Factors influencing the sustainable entrepreneurial intention of university students from an emerging economy in Latin America: evidence from the theory of extended planned behavio... by Alejandro Valencia-Arias, Erica Janet Agudelo Ceballos, Lucía Palacios-Moya, Wilmer Londoño-Celis, Kathyusca Ipaguirre Sanchez, Paula Andrea Rodríguez-Correa, Ezequiel Martínez Rojas

“…The results are analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings substantiate the assertion that TPB factors exert a significant influence on students’ sustainable entrepreneurial intentions, particularly in relation to perceived control over behavior and social norms. …”
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Understanding the role of technological self-efficacy in fostering creative problem-solving and curiosity in teacher education: A structural equation modeling approach by Randy Mangubat, Veronica Calasang, Raymond Espina, Dennis Capuyan, Eliza Gamusa, Johannes Pernaa, Dharel Acut, Manuel Garcia

“…Despite the expanding literature on technological self-efficacy, creativity, and curiosity in education, significant gaps persist in understanding their relationships, especially in teacher education. …”
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Optimization and comparative study of FeMn bimetallic catalysts for phenol degradation under controlled groundwater conditions: H2O2 vs. S2O82− activation by Sungjik Oh, Soyoung Baek, Jiyeol Bae

“…Phenol contamination in groundwater poses significant environmental risks due to its persistence and toxicity. In this study, FeMn bimetallic catalysts were synthesized via a co-precipitation method and characterized comprehensively using XRD, XPS, FTIR, and SEM-EDS. …”
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Innovative nanocomposite comprising of ZrO2, MnCO3, and CdCO3 for superior crystal violet dye adsorption: synthesis, characterization, and regeneration insights by Nada S. Al-Kadhi, Ehab A. Abdelrahman, Fowzia S. Alamro, Fawaz A. Saad, Doaa S. Al-Raimi

“…Abstract Crystal violet dye, widely used in industries, poses environmental and human health hazards due to its persistence and toxicity. Effective removal methods are critical to mitigate these impacts. …”
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Enhancing the Antimicrobial Activity of a Vinyl-Coated Fabric Product by Using a Dual Multilayered Organic-Inorganic Additive System by Cristina Combariza, Gabriela Montes de Oca-Vásquez, Diego Batista-Menezes, Yendry Corrales-Ureña, Mauricio Acelas, Mayka Bautista, Juliana Lasprilla-Botero

“…Changes in the morphology and chemistry of the surface after exposure were monitored by ATR-FTIR, SEM-EDS, and apparent water contact angle measurements. …”
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Enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of soil Bio-Cementation improvement using Persian gum by Tahereh Kariminia, Mohammad A. Rowshanzamir, Hamid Mortazavi Bak, S. Mahdi Abtahi, Arman Khoshghalb, Babak Shahbodagh, Sabihe Soleimanian-Zad, Alireza Baghbanan

“…Despite its promise, challenges persist in controlling the injection rate of the cementation solution (CS) and mitigating the emission of harmful gases during the bio-cementation process. …”
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Effect of annealing on the wear resistance of CrN/CrTiSiN PVD nitride coatings by Mohammadali Sohrabizadeh, Hassan Elmkhah, Meisam Nouri, Teng Fei Zhang

“…The coatings were annealed in air at temperatures ranging from 500 to 1000 °C for 1 h. XRD, SEM, FESEM, EDS, and ball-on-disk wear testing techniques were used. …”
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Sustainable water purification through the adsorptive removal of tetracycline via modified clay and regeneration via controlled thermolysis: a reusable and environmentally friendly... by Iyad Dawood, Ahed H. Zyoud, Shaher Zyoud, Ameed Amireh, Samer H. Zyoud, Tae Woo Kim

“…Structural characterization techniques (XRD, SEM, TGA, and FT-IR) were used to validate the thermal stability, porous structure, and high adsorption capacity of MC. …”
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Fe-Ti Mixed Nanoparticles for Enhanced Lead Removal from Aqueous Solutions by Shamika P. W. R. Hewage, Harshica Fernando

“…The synthesized NPs were characterized using XRD, FTIR, XPS, SEM-EDS, and BET analysis, revealing an amorphous structure with a high surface area (292.89 m² g⁻¹) and mesoporous characteristics. …”
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Synergistic effects of electric current and GAs/Bi₂O₃/ZIF-67 photocatalysis on graphite in a planar microreactor applied for tetracycline degradation and kinetic pathway analysis... by Negin Entezami, Mehrdad Farhadian, Ali Reza Solaimany Nazar

“…The composite was characterized using XRD, UV-Vis-DRS, FTIR, PL, SEM, EDX, TEM, EIS, and Photocurrent techniques. …”
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Manufacture of Self-Lubricating Mechanical Parts from Al-Si Alloy Matrix Hybrid Nanocomposites by Mohammed Jabbar Fouad, Muna Khethier Abbass, İbrahim İnanç

“…Research is still being done to find solutions to the wear,abrasion and moving mechanical parts problems that persist. Production of moving and stationary parts, particularly those made of Al-Si alloy, due to their characteristics, which need for constant development. …”
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Electrospun fibers/nanofibers loaded with phase change materials: Characterization, applications and challenges by Moloud Nourani, Seid Mahdi Jafari

“…Techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) are employed for detailed surface characterization of EPCFs. …”
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The Impact of Background Music on Flow, Work Engagement and Task Performance: A Randomized Controlled Study by Yuwen Sun

“…While prior research identifies flow and engagement as potential mediators, theoretical conflicts persist regarding their temporal dynamics and susceptibility to auditory habituation. …”
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A Small Piece of a Complicated Puzzle: The Resurrection of <i>Randia tomatillo</i> Loes. from the <i>Randia aculeata</i> L. Complex (Rubiaceae) by Alejandro Torres-Montúfar, Mayte Stefany Jiménez Noriega

“…This study aimed to resolve the taxonomic identity of <i>R. tomatillo</i> through morphological observations from herbarium specimens, and transverse sections from mature leaves were observed using SEM microscopy to explore crystal types. Morphological traits, such as lifeform, twig pubescence, stipule persistence, fruit size, and pericarp texture, are critical in distinguishing <i>R. tomatillo</i> from morphologically related species, such as <i>R. aculeata</i> and <i>Randia thurberi</i>. …”
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The role of personality and home office practices in developing organizational commitment: The post-COVID-19 Hungarian case by Anita Kozák, Ervin István Markó, Gabor Arva

“…Using data collected from 730 Hungarian employees working in various industries in late 2023 via a self-administered questionnaire and employing PLS-SEM analysis, the study confirms that personality-commitment relationships persist in the post-COVID-19 era. …”
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Advancing Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: Performance, Crack Resistance Mechanism, and Future Innovations by Zehra Funda Akbulut, Taher A. Tawfik, Piotr Smarzewski, Soner Guler

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) has been crucial in investigating fiber–matrix interactions, elucidating the effects of ST and SYN fibers on hydration, crack-bridging mechanisms, and interfacial bonding. …”
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Influence of Cigarette Butt Extract on the Suppression of Metal Corrosion by Verena Šućurović, Nives Vladislavić, Ivana Škugor Rončević

“…The chemical composition of cigarette butts, which comprises about 4000 different toxic chemicals, as well as their persistence in the environment and their potential negative effects pose a major threat to the environment as they regularly enter aquatic habitats and endanger water supplies and aquatic species. …”
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Exploring the determinants on continuance participation of college students toward blended learning: the stimulating role of course characteristics and instructor support by Maoyan She, Yiyang Xu, Zhigang Li, Die Hu

“…BackgroundBlended learning (BL) has become an important learning method in the high education with the rapid advancement of “Internet + Education,” however, college students face notable challenges, such as high dropout rates, low participation and low persistence, which largely reduce the learning effect of BL. …”
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Development of functional bacterial cellulose composites from Kombucha waste for biodegradable food packaging by Tarek Agha, Ahmet Kati

“…Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to understand the structure further more like the strand size which varied between. …”
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