NAF-MEEF: A Nonlinear Activation-Free Network Based on Multi-Scale Edge Enhancement and Fusion for Railway Freight Car Image Denoising by Jiawei Chen, Jianhai Yue, Hang Zhou, Zhunqing Hu

“…The proposed method achieves significant denoising performance on railway freight car images affected by Gaussian, composite, and simulated real-world noise, with PSNR gains of 1.20 dB, 1.45 dB, and 0.69 dB, and SSIM improvements of 2.23%, 2.72%, and 1.08%, respectively. …”
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Compósitos à base de cimento reforçados com polpa celulósica de bambu. Parte I: Determinação do teor de reforço ótimo Cement-based composite reinforced with bamboo pulp. Part I: De... by Marcos A. S. dos Anjos, Khosrow Ghavami, Normando P. Barbosa

“…After the preparation of fresh composite mix the experimental specimens were prepared applying a specially developed process based on Hastshek method using suction then moulding and pressing. …”
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Hydrothermal behaviour of hybrid nanofluid flow in two types of shell and helical coil tube heat exchangers with a new design. Numerical approach by Dheyaa J. Jasim, Seyed Hossein Hashemi Karouei, Thamer J. Mohammed, Ahmed Salah Al-Shati

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ENERGY EFFICIENT DESALINATOR by Nikolaj V. Bekrenev, Dmitriy Yu. Lukov

“…Objectives The aim of the research was the development of an ultrasonic generator of technological design with a wide frequency range of output voltage. Methods The prototype works were performed and the functional scheme of the multifrequency ultrasonic generator realised in the experimental sample was developed, as well as the design of an ultrasonic piezoceramic system capable of operating at two resonant frequencies of 22 and 44 kHz. …”
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Influence of type of final restoration on the fracture resistance and fracture mode of endodontically treated premolars with occluso-mesial cavities by Salwa Omar Bajunaid, Norah Omar AlSadhan, Noura AlBuqmi, Reem Alghamdi

“…Materials and methods: sixty sound maxillary premolars were divided into four experimental groups; group A: the control group, where neither root canal treatment nor preparation were performed; group B: teeth were restored with a direct Filtek Z250 composite restorative material; group C: teeth were restored with an indirect inlay Filtek Z250 composite restorative material; group D: teeth were restored with IPS E.Max CAD/CAM monolithic ceramic inlays. …”
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Effect of Nickel Content and Cooling Rate on the Microstructure of as Cast 316 Stainless Steels by Lei Chen, Yang Wang, Yafeng Li, Zhengrui Zhang, Zhixuan Xue, Xinyu Ban, Chaohui Hu, Haixiao Li, Jun Tian, Wangzhong Mu, Kun Yang, Chao Chen

“…To meet the requirement of low magnetic permeability, which, in turn, lowers the ferrite content of castings, of special interest is 316 stainless steel, whose low ferrite content renders it suitable also for nuclear power applications. …”
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Rating of Regions of Kazakhstan in Terms of Readiness for B2C E-commerce: Evaluation Methodology and Recommendations by A. B. Zhanbozova, T. A. Azatbek, M. M. Khalitova, G. B. Moldabekova

“…The research methodology is based on the use of methods for compiling a composite index, expert assessments, aggregation and normalization of data. …”
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Main Approaches to Assessing the Quality of Drug Therapy in Cardiology by S. Yu. Martsevich, N. P. Kutishenko, Yu. V. Lukina, N. A. Komkova, N. A. Dmitrieva, O. A. Drapkina

“…In addition, a review of the methods and scales of the composite evaluation of the quality of drug therapy developed to date has been conducted, as well as attempts to improve them and create new ones that continue to the present day. …”
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Gelatin-Chitosan-Tetraethyl Orthosilicate Calcium Hydroxide Composite as a Dental Pulp Medicament on  COX-2, PGP 9.5, TNF-α Expression and Neutrophil num... by Yulita Kristanti, Mh Busra Fauzi, Bidhari Pidhatika, Iwa Sutardjo Rus Sudarso, Retno Ardhani, Al-qatta Ghadah Abdulrahman, Endytiastuti Endytiastuti, Heni Susilowati, Juni Handajani

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Cultivation of multidisciplinary professional talent for the internationalization of China's Agri-Sci-tech industry by Xiong Xin

“…Addressing these issues will enable China to integrate into the global agricultural value chain and enhance its international competitiveness.The study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating a literature review, comparative analysis, and case studies.The necessity for composite talent with both professional expertise and foreign language proficiency is highlighted. …”
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Increasing the Technological Efficiency of Well Killing Using Innovative Technologies by R. A. Gasumov, E. R. Gasumov, Yu. S. Minchenko, V. G. Kopchenkov, V. V. Fedorenko

“…The study is based on a summary of many years of experience in the field of creation and practical use of process fluids for killing wells and on the results of theoretical, laboratory, bench studies of killing fluids and blocking compositions, performed in specialized scientific laboratories using specialized laboratory equipment according to standard methods for the oil and gas industry.Research results and discussion. …”
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Current developments in grain science. Review by E. P. Meleshkina, L. V. Vanina, I. S. Vitol

“…The authors examined options for their use in the production of fortified flour and cereal products for both general and special purposes; enzymatic methods for modifying by-products (secondary products) of grain and grain mixtures processing; the use of microbial enzyme preparations with cellulolytic, proteolytic and phytase action as a tool for deep processing of by-products (secondary raw materials) to obtain grain hydrolysates and structurally modified bran — valuable components for increasing the nutritional and biological value of food products and feed, as well as a source of available nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition for yeast in fermentation technologies; development of methods for determining norms and duration of safe storage of grain and grain products — wheat flour and semolina, based on the acid value of fat; assessment of the quality and microbiological safety of grain; development of requirements for the targeted use of bakery, confectionery, pasta, and culinary flour; scientifically based approaches to measures to protect grain reserves from pests. …”
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Bactericidal Properties of Modular Protective Materials by V. V. Zavyalov, N. V. Zavyalova, V. I. Kholstov, V. A. Kovtun, V. K. Gorelenkov, G. A. Frolov, I. V. Lyagin, N. A. Stepanov, E. N. Efremenko, A. G. Frolov

“…The bactericidal properties depended on the chosen method of fibrous material functionalization. Due to the principle of modular construction of materials with desired properties, it turned out to be possible to use organometallic composites with complexes of metal nanoparticles introduced into them. …”
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The Calculation and Optimization Methodology of Repairable Elements of a UAV Structure by Wojciech Skarka, Sergiy Kurennov, Kostiantyn Barakhov, Fedir Gagauz, Olesia Maksymovych, Oleksii Vambol

“…Compared with conventional repair procedures (in which composite prepregs or wet lay-up are used), the suggested method allows damaged UAV structures to be repaired relatively quickly in field conditions without the need for a vacuum or special equipment. …”
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CRESTED SHEAR CONNECTORS APPLICATION TO COMBINE REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB AND PLANK-NAILED STRUCTURE OF BRIDGE SPAN by V. A. Utkin, I. I. Gotovtsev

“…The span consists of planktimber- nailed-dowel blocks and a reinforced concrete slab generating a composite action. Some special crested shear connectors are suggested as combining elements. …”
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LATEST INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES BASED ON THE USE OF A SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE FOR MINERALOGICAL ANALYSIS: APPLICATIONS IN FORENSIC SOIL ANALYSIS PART 1. EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE... by M. Lukashova, E. Nesterina

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Sprayable Bonded Fabric with Protective Chemical and Biological Properties by V. V. Zavyalov, M. P. Shabelnikov, E. U. Basova, N. V. Zavyalova, V. A. Kovtun, V. I. Kholstov

“…Scientific publications available on the Internet and own studies of the authors of this paper.Materials and methods. Analytical method has been employed in this study.Results. …”
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An Advanced Compression Molding Simulation and Validation of a Thick-Walled Carbon Fiber Sheet Molding Compound Brake Caliper by Andreas Kapshammer, Severin Huemer-Kals, Kepa Zulueta, Peter Fischer, Zoltan Major

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The Problem of Asymmetric Development of the Global Financial Market by I. A. Balyuk, M. A. Balyuk

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Optimization of Coating Process from Cermet Powders by Plasma Spraying in Air by V. A. Okovity, F. I. Panteleenko, V. V. Okovity, V. M. Astashinsky

“…Such powders and powder compositions can be obtained by the method of agglomeration of a fine powder mixture with its subsequent high-temperature sintering. …”
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