On the Fenton’s process for the treatment of effluents from the dyeing of agates containing Rhodamine B and ethanol by Cassiano R. dos Santos, Augusto C. Rodrigues, Fernanda da Silva Vilasbôas, Clóvia Marozzin Mistura, Ivo André Homrich Schneider

“…In the Fenton reaction treatment, 11.1 g L−1 of ferrous sulphate and 20 mL L−1 of oxygen peroxide (in a molar ratio [H2O2]:[Fe2+] of 7.5:1) were defined as the best dosage, which allowed complete alcohol removal, an average absorbance reduction of 99.9% at 554 nm, a TOC reduction of 93.3%, an increase in surface tension from 58.9 to 64.4 mN m−1 and a toxicity factor (TF) decrease from 526 to 16 with respect to the organism Daphnia similis. …”
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Regulating Li electrodeposition by constructing Cu–Sn nanotube thin layer for reliable and robust anode‐free all‐solid‐state batteries by Jaeik Kim, Seungwoo Lee, Jeongheon Kim, Joonhyeok Park, Hyungjun Lee, Jiseok Kwon, Seho Sun, Junghyun Choi, Ungyu Paik, Taeseup Song

“…Furthermore, the large surface area of the Cu–Sn NT layer ensures close contact with the SE layer, leading to a reduced lithiation overpotential compared to that of a flat Cu–Sn layer. …”
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THE OCCURRENCE OF CONTRACTURE AND THE SEVERITY OF BURN INJURIES AMONG BURN PATIENTS TREATED AT DR. SOETOMO GENERAL ACADEMIC HOSPITAL, SURABAYA, INDONESIA (2020-2022) by Gifta Marshanda Qanitah Hamiseno, Iswinarno Doso Saputro, Diah Mira Indramaya, Lobredia Zarasade

“…Highlights: • A robust association was observed between total body surface area (TBSA) and burn injuries, except in the case of elderly individuals…”
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Analysis of Temporal and Spatial Changes in Ecological Environment Quality on Changxing Island Using an Optimized Remote Sensing Ecological Index by Yuanyi Zhu, Yingzi Hou, Fangxiong Wang, Haomiao Yu, Zhiying Liao, Qiao Yu, Jianfeng Zhu

“…With respect to coastline changes, the total coastline length of Changxing Island steadily increased from 2002 to 2022, with an average annual growth rate of 2.15 km. This change was driven mainly by reclamation and infrastructure construction. …”
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Investigating age-related muscle force adaptations in males and females during sit-to-walk transition motion using EMG-informed modeling by Zakia Hussain, Alpha Agape Gopalai, Siti Anom Ahmad, Mazatulfazura Sf Binti Salim, Darwin Gouwanda, Pei-Lee Teh

“…Methods: This study involved 65 healthy adults (32 males and 33 females) from three age groups. Motion capture and surface electromyography (sEMG) data were used to develop an EMG-informed neuromusculoskeletal model for estimating muscle forces. …”
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Source-specific fine particulates emission linked to prevalence of ophthalmic cases in India by Saroj Kumar Sahu, Ashirbad Mishra, Poonam Mangaraj, Ravi Yadav, Mahesh Chandra Sahu, Gufran Beig, Bhishma Tyagi, Sachin S. Gunthe, B. Anjan Kumar Prusty, Madhusmita Mishra

“…This study suggests that surface emission data could be a potential tool to link prevailing diseases in India.…”
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Study of Radon Radiation in the Area of the Akchatau Polymetallic Mine, Republic of Kazakhstan by Yuriy Pak, Dmitriy Pak, Vladimir Matonin, Diana Ibragimova, Pavel Timoshenko, Yuriy Barkov, Anar Tebayeva, Pavel Medvedev

“…The increased radon concentration is caused by high exhalation from the soil surface, the radioactivity of building materials, and low air exchange in the surveyed premises. …”
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Emerging contaminant removal using eco-friendly zinc ferrite nanoparticles: Sunlight-driven degradation of tetracycline by Ramesh Vinayagam, Syonaa Batra, Gokulakrishnan Murugesan, Louella Concepta Goveas, Thivaharan Varadavenkatesan, Ashton Menezes, Raja Selvaraj

“…XRD analysis confirmed a spinel cubic structure with an average crystallite size of 8.02 nm, while XPS revealed the elemental composition, including Zn (8.92 %), Fe (17.6 %), C (27.88 %), and O (45.6 %). …”
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New results on the synthesis of nitrogen-doped TiO2 and their application in heterogeneous photocatalysis under solar irradiation by M. Ocampo-Gaspar, C. Rosiles-Pérez, K. V. Torres-Nava, L. J. Aleman-Capistran, A. E. Jiménez-González

“…An important property of N-doped TiO2 is that it has on average a smaller crystal size (15.2 nm) and a greater BET surface area (79.6 m2/g) than the commercial photocatalyst Degussa P-25 (23 nm and 48.6 m2/g, respectively), a fact that influences having a greater availability of active sites as a photocatalyst. …”
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Study on the potential links between clinical features of oral lichenoid mucositis and systemic diseases by Peilin Wang, Peipei Yan, Yihang Zhang, Yanjie Li, Fei Du, Miao Zhang, Rong Wang, Yingbing Yan, Hongkai Zhang, Ruiyang Chen, Chenlu Liu

“…Furthermore, lesions on both the dorsal (P < 0.000) and ventral (P < 0.038) surfaces of the tongue, particularly patchy lesions on the dorsal surface, showed a strong association with hyperuricemia. …”
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Optimization of the encapsulation of arazá pulp by spray drying: Physicochemical, morphological and in vitro digestion studies by Greilis Quintero-Gamero, Francis S. Sánchez-Garzón, Aureliano Rodríguez-Cortina, María Hernández-Carrión, Luz Stella Nerio

“…Morphological analysis showed semi-spherical particles without agglomeration with an average diameter of 7.1 ± 3.4 μm. This study presents an optimized method to obtain microencapsulates from arazá pulp (not obtained before), with a great potential for the development of functional foods.…”
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The role and diagnostic value of assessing the degree of coronary arteries calcification for predicting the severity of coronary heart disease by A. O. Nykonenko, A. L. Makarenkov, H. S. Pidluzhnyi, A. M. Materukhin

“…According to the purpose of the study, 46 patients were included: 32 (69.6 %) males and 14 (30.4 %) females. The average age of the patients was 59.0 ± 9.8 years, height – 172 ± 9 cm, weight – 85.6 ± 12.9 kg, body mass index (BMI) – 28.6 ± 4.13, body surface area (BSA) – 1.98 ± 0.17 m2. …”
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Effects of in Vitro Fermentation of Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis Polysaccharides on Hypoglycemic Activity, Gut Microbiota and Structural Alterations by Cheng ZHONG, Junyun LUO, Wencong MA, Aimei ZHOU

“…Structural analysis revealed that, compared to the unfermented FCP-2-1 (DFPG-0), DFPG-8 exhibited a reduced average molecular diameter and its surface morphology became rougher, likely due to microbial degradation. …”
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Assessment of location and anatomical characteristics of lingual foramen using cone beam computed tomography by Veličković Stefan, Matijević Stevo, Jovičić Bojan, Bubalo Marija, Stevanović Momir, Vasović Miroslav

“…A lingual foramen (LF) is a small opening on the lingual surface of the mandible, most frequently located in the middle of the anterior part of the mandible, and shows significant variations in its location, size, and number. …”
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Investigation of chemical change in water quality and spatial modeling with GIS mapping: A case study from Beşgöz Lake in Konya Province of Türkiye by Muhammed Kamil Öden, M.Cüneyt Bağdatli

“…Rehabilitation work was carried out in 2020 with the resources of the State Hydraulic Works. The average depth of Beşgöz Lake was increased from 4 m to 8.5 m, and its surface area was increased from 86.000 m2 to 230.000 m2. …”
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Colorimetric Sensing of Chlorpyrifos Pesticides Using Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Neem Root Extracts by Abidemi Mercy Babatimehin, Oyebola Elizabeth Ogunbamowo, Gabriel Olukayode Ajayi, Ali El Gamal, Talha Bin Emran, Edwin Andrew Ofudje, Mohamed Hefnawy

“…Scanning electron microscopy revealed nanoparticles with an average particle size of 68.3 nm, while energy-dispersive X-ray spectrum confirmed the presence of silver (0.14% atomic, 0.25% weight) alongside stabilizing organic compounds. …”
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The 2018–2023 drought in Berlin: impacts and analysis of the perspective of water resources management by I. Pohle, S. Zeilfelder, J. Birner, B. Creutzfeldt

“…</p> <p>As a case study of how droughts impact large cities, we analysed observed and modelled time series of hydrometeorological, hydrogeological, and hydrological variables in Berlin and the Spree and Obere Havel catchments to characterise the years 2018–2023 in comparison with long-term averages.</p> <p>We found that the meteorological drought propagated into soil moisture drought and hydrological drought, e.g. in terms of record-low groundwater and surface water levels and streamflow, with smaller rivers drying up. …”
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Enhanced performance and reduced emissions in compression-ignition engine fueled with biodiesel blends synthesized via CaO and MgO nano catalysts by Sabah Mohamed Farouk, Aghareed M. Tayeb, Shereen M. S. Abdel-Hamid, Randa M. Osman, Hassan M. M. Mustafa

“…Characterization results demonstrated superior catalytic activity of nano-CaO (average particle size: 67.1 nm; specific surface area: 80.7 m²/g) compared to nano-MgO (32.5 nm; 60.2 m²/g). …”
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Do generational diversity and perceived similarity improve team functioning in rural Chinese hospitals? A cross-sectional survey study by Martina Buljac-Samardžić, Joris van de Klundert, Jeroen van Wijngaarden, Hujie Wang

“…Multilevel mediation modelling was used to test the hypotheses.Setting The study was conducted in four rural Chinese hospitals.Participants 841 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, were included in the study.Primary and secondary outcome measures Generational diversity was measured by calculating the average of individuals’ Blau’s indices regarding all the generations for each team. …”
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Effect of degree of saturation on stresses and pore water pressure in the subgrade layer caused by railway track loading by Mohammed Y. Fattah, Qutaiba G. Majeed, Hassan H. Joni

“…Purpose – The experiments of this study investigated the effect of the subgrade degree of saturation on the value of the stresses generated on the surface and the middle (vertical and lateral stresses). …”
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