Study on medium-temperature crack resistance of asphalt mastic based on filler characteristics by Haihai Zhuang

“…The fundamental properties of these raw materials are characterized using a variety of techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and specific surface area analysis. …”
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Synthesis of a novel highly active single-atom nanozyme Cu-N-C with high surface area as a laccase-mimicking catalyst for the efficient catalytic aerobic oxidative synthesis of pyr... by Hamzeh Veisi, Amin Rostami

“…Single-atom nanozymes (SAzymes) enable the optimal utilization of metal atoms and the capability to surpass intrinsic limitations. …”
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Does Repolishing Affect the Gloss and Roughness of Lithium Disilicate and Monolithic Zirconia Ceramics? by Cigdem Cebi Tuysuz, Necla Demir, Emir Yuzbasioglu

“…Mechanical polishing systems performed similarly or better than glazing. …”
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Development of co-doped ZnS-CdS quantum dots based composite sensor for the detection of cefixime (CXM) and tetracycline (TET), and application in real samples from local dairies by Shakiba Javaheri, Fatemeh Keshavarzi, Changiz Karami

“…These findings underscore the potential of this rapid detection system as an effective tool for monitoring antibiotic residues in food products, significantly contributing to food safety and environmental sustainability. …”
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Assessing Unified Payments Interface (UPI) adoption and usage through the interplay of UTAUT factors by K Padma Kiran, Naga Sailaja Vedala

“…Employing the survey responses of 416 UPI users, this research applies partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to validate the hypothesized model developed for this study. …”
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Application of the Structural Equation Modeling Method for Assessing Cause-and-Effect Relationships Between Indexes of Socio-Economic Development of the Russian Federation Regions by A. S. Vtorygin

“…Materials and methods. A system of 106 indexes related to the national goals established by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation was used as an empirical base. …”
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Mapping the colorectal cancer patient journey in Egypt: A qualitative study of diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle perspectives. by Assem Gebreal, Karim Abdeltawab, Omar Hesham, Samr Kolkas, Somaia Khamess, Omnia Fouad, Mahmoud Ebeid, Omar Tarek, Aya Khaled, Hamza Mahmoud, Mahmoud Bassiony, Yara Adel, Muhammed Helmi, Maryam Mansour, Omnia Nahas, Barbara Hansen, Waleed Arafat, Mona N Fouad, Elabrar Ebrahim, Ahmed Ashour Badawy, Lori Brand Bateman

“…We identified facilitators and barriers to optimal care at several levels of the SEM. The main barriers were as follows: lack of awareness, symptom neglect, fear and embarrassment of colonoscopy, limited diet and activity from chemotherapy and colostomy, job loss, and poverty (individual); peers fear of colonoscopy and judgment (interpersonal); misdiagnosis, inadequate patient education, and lack of structured diet and activity programs (health organization); unsupportive work environments, cultural and religious beliefs, health literacy, and cancer stigma (social context); and unclear screening policies, lack of equipment, lack of insurance, high costs, and limited rural healthcare (policy). …”
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Technology Anxiety in Virtual Reality Adoption: Examining the Impact of Age, Past Experience, and Cybersickness by Eman Al Khalifah, Ramy Hammady, Mahmoud Abdelrahman, Ons Al-Shamaileh, Mostafa Marghany, Hatana El-Jarn, Alyaa Darwish, Yusuf Kurt

“…Attitude toward the system strongly predicted use intention, highlighting the necessity of designing VR experiences that balance usability with emotional engagement. …”
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The influence of cavity configuration and irrigation activation on root canal smear removal—an in vitro study by Duygu Degirmencioglu, Şeyda Erşahan, Yelda Erdem Hepsenoglu, Erhan Erkan, Mustafa Gundogar, Kadir Sagir

“…Sterilization of the root canal system is crucial for successful root canal therapy. …”
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Toward Enhancing the Thermoelectric Properties of Bi₂Te₃ and Sb₂Te₃ Alloys by Co-Evaporation of Bi₂Te₃:Bi and Sb<s... by Bernardo S. Dores, Marino J. Maciel, José H. Correia, Eliana M. F. Vieira

“…The structural properties, film morphology, and chemical composition of the optimized films were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy combined with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). …”
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Exploring the determinants of AIGC usage intention based on the extended AIDUA model: a multi-group structural equation modeling analysis by Xueyan Bai, Lin Yang, Lin Yang

“…Our results indicate that technological transparency emerges as the strongest predictor of performance expectancy, alongside system compatibility and human-computer interaction perception, significantly enhancing users' perceived system performance. …”
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Magnetic PDMS@SiO2/Fe3O4 composite friction layer material for enhanced triboelectric nanogenerator output performance by Zhang Shaojun, Yin Zhirao, Wang Tianshu, Sun Rui, Zhang Qianyong, Zhao Chun, Wang Youzhi, Wang Mingyu

“…Consequently, the innovation of novel material systems and devices to augment the output performance and efficiency of TENG is paramount in achieving effective ocean energy exploitation. …”
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Slurry Synthesis and Thin-Film Fabrication Toward Production of Li₂O-B₂O₃-Al₂O₃-Based Multilayer Oxide Solid-State Batteries for Internet of Things Applications by Jihyun Park, Jongmin Choi, Jihye Seo, Wolil Nam, Soobeom Lee, Seungchan Cho, Kyungchul Park, Geonhyoung An, Beomkyeong Park, Moonhee Choi

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Qualitative Mechanisms of Perceived Indoor Environmental Quality on Anxiety Symptoms in University by Fei Guo, Mingxuan Luo, Hui Zhao, Zekun Du, Zhen Zhang, Hongchi Zhang, Jing Dong, Dongxu Zhang

“…The findings enrich the IEQ system and provide directions for optimizing the dormitory indoor environment from the perspective of student mental health, with implications for other types of residential buildings.…”
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Unlocking the thermoelectric potential of nanocrystalline magnesium selenide thin films grown by single stage horizontal tube furnace (SSHTF) by Anas Al Tarabsheh, A. Rehman, K. Javaid, Lamia Ben Farhat, A. Ali, K. Mahmood, M. Yasir Ali, S. Ikram, Jolly Jacob

“…The post-growth samples were characterized using XRD, SEM, and Raman Spectroscopy. The thermoelectric potential of all samples was tested by a home-developed Seebeck system. …”
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Postannealing Effect at Various Gas Ambients on Ohmic Contacts of Pt/ZnO Nanobilayers toward Ultraviolet Photodetectors by Chung-Hua Chao, Mao-Yi Chen, Chii-Ruey Lin, Yueh-Chung Yu, Yeong-Der Yao, Da-Hua Wei

“…The as-deposited Pt/ZnO nanobilayer samples were then annealed at 450∘C in two different ambients (argon and nitrogen) to obtain optimal Ohmic contacts. The crystal structure, surface morphology, optical properties, and wettability of ZnO thin films were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), photoluminescence (PL), UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer, and contact angle meter, respectively. …”
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Assessing the relationships among the initial conditions, PSD and SWCC of compacted soil by Lincui Li, Xi-An Li, Yong Li, Yonghong Li, Cheng Li, Li Wang, Yiping He, Chaowei Yao

“…Mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were performed to collect the microstructure information. …”
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Influence of Mechanical Activation on the Evolution of TiSiCN Powders for Reactive Plasma Spraying by Lazat Baimoldanova, Bauyrzhan Rakhadilov, Aidar Kengesbekov, Rashid Kuanyshbai

“…This study examines the effects of mechanical activation for two compositions in the TiSiCN system and their impact on the quality and performance characteristics of RPS-produced coatings. …”
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Catalytic degradation of norfloxacin using persulfate activation by Ni-Fe layered double hydroxide catalyst supported on activated carbon by Adel Adly, Mona M Galal, Minerva E Matta

“…Characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, EDS, TEM, FTIR, and BET confirmed the successful synthesis and structural integrity of the composite. …”
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Preparation, Structural Characterization and in Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Selenized Polygonatum sibiricum Polysaccharides by ZHAO Xinyue, WANG Qingyu, WANG Baixuan, ZHAO Qingxu, LI Dapeng, YANG Yue

“…Selenized Polygonatum sibiricum polysaccharides (PSP-Se) were prepared using a redox system containing glacial acetic acid and sodium selenite and characterized inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), particle size and zeta potential analysis. …”
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