Sensitivity of the auroral zones to temporal changes in Earth’s internal magnetic field by Maffei Stefano, Livermore Philip W., Mound Jonathan E.

“…It is commonly accepted that the shape and temporal evolution of the auroral zones (here defined as the climatological average of the auroral ovals) are primarily influenced by the dipolar and high-latitude features of the geomagnetic field. …”
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A Fundamental Study on an SAP Mixed Asphalt Mixture for Reducing the Urban Heat Island Effect by Dae-Seong Jang, Chi-Su Lim, Kanghwi Lee, Cheolmin Baek

“…As the average temperature in summer rises and heat waves occur more frequently, the urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon is becoming a social problem. …”
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Experimental Study on Van der Waals Interactions Between Organic Groups of Quaternary Ammonium Salt Surfactants and Montmorillonite in Aqueous Solutions by Yongzheng Fu, Ming Chang, Yuhao Pan, Wennan Xu, Rui Li, Wenzhao Zhu, Hongliang Li

“…In this study, the average adsorption distance, VDW adsorption energy, and VDW constant of QASs and their groups adsorbed on the montmorillonite surface are obtained by microcalorimeter. …”
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Direct Vapor-Phase Bromination of Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes by Ilya Mazov, Dmitry Krasnikov, Andrey Stadnichenko, Vladimir Kuznetsov, Anatoly Romanenko, Olga Anikeeva, Evgeniy Tkachev

“…We present the simple procedure of the vapor-phase bromination of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) at moderate temperatures. MWNTs with average diameter 9±3 nm were treated with Br2 vapors at 250°C to produce Br-functionalized product. …”
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Fabrication of Large-Aspect-Ratio Micro Tool Electrodes by Bipolar Pulsed Vertical Liquid Membrane Method by Xiujuan Wu, Li Wang, Weijing Kong, Tao Yang, Yusen Hang, Yongbin Zeng

“…Finally, the tool electrode with an average diameter of about 23.8 μm and an aspect ratio of 91.2 was prepared.…”
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The relationship of microcirculation parameters of the bulbar conjunctiva and coronary angiography in patients with coronary artery disease by N. V. Korneeva, B. Z. Syrotin, N. V. Bondar, V. Ya. Rudman

“…Multiple positive and negative correlations of the average force between microcirculation parameters (arteriolar-venular ratio (AVR), capillary number per 1 mm2 of conjunctival surface, intravascular erythrocyte aggregation in the eye corner) conjunctival areas) and severity of coronary sclerosis. …”
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Effect of smear layer deproteinization on bonding of self-etch adhesives to dentin: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Khaldoan H. Alshaikh, Hamdi H. H. Hamama, Salah H. Mahmoud

“…The results of the meta-analysis revealed that the pooled average microtensile bond strength values to dentin pre-treated with deproteinizing agents (15.71 MPa) was significantly lower than those of the non-treated control group (20.94 MPa).ConclusionsIn light of the currently available scientific evidence, dentin surface pretreatment with deproteinizing agents does not enhance the bonding of SE adhesives to dentin. …”
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Elements-Added Diamond-Like Carbon Film for Biomedical Applications by Narin Sunthornpan, Shuichi Watanabe, Nutthanun Moolsradoo

“…The chemical composition of films was measured using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The average surface roughness of films was measured by using a surface roughness tester. …”
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Estimating irrigation demand of urban green spaces and the influencing factors by XU Xinyu, WU Tianjun, ZUO Jin, SHI Jiening

“…【Result】 ① In 2022, the daily average net irrigation water demand of green space plots estimated from the model ranged from 0.45 to 0.85 mm, slightly lower than the measured values. …”
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Characteristics of integrated mangrove-shrimp farming systems in Ben Tre Province, Vietnam: preliminary findings for organic shrimp production certification by Huynh Van Thao, Nguyen Van Cong

“…The results showed that the average mangrove forest and shrimp pond ratio was 56.90:42.70 (%). …”
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Novel vat design for liquid crystal display vat photopolymerization: reduction of separation force and pixelated effect by Sandeep Kumar Paral, Jeng-Ywan Jeng, Yih-Lin Cheng, Ding-Zheng Lin

“…Tests with commercially available high-viscosity foam resin (4L15) and acrylate-based fast curing (high-speed) resin demonstrate that introducing the gap effectively reduces elastic contact, lowering separation forces by 33.4% and 23.6% respectively. Surface quality improved significantly, with the 1.0 mm gap achieving an 80% reduction in average surface roughness by effectively minimising pixelation. …”
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A comprehensive approach to monitoring peatland changes using multi-temporal airborne LiDAR data by Sebastian Czapiewski, Tomasz Giętkowski, Danuta Szumińska

“…The average rate of peat subsidence in the analysed sites in the period 2011/12–2022 was about 6  cm yr−1. …”
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Fabrication and Characterization of Nanofibers Membranes using Electrospinning Technology for Oil Removal by Amer Naji Al-Naemi, Mohammed Amer Abdul-Majeed, Mustafa H. Al-Furaiji, Inmar N Ghazi

“…The prepared membranes were characterized using a scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to verify the graphene stabilization on the surface of the membrane homogeneously; while FTIR was used to detect the functional groups on the membrane surface. …”
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Is localized chemiosmosis necessary in mitochondria? Is Lee's TELP protonic capacitor hypothesis a reasonable model? by Todd P. Silverstein

“…With the low ΔpH, the thermodynamic efficiency of proton-driven ATP synthesis exceeds 100 % for average- and low-potential (−123 mV) mitochondria, and possibly also for high-potential (−180 mV) mitochondria. …”
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Rapid, Chemical-Free Generation of Optically Scattering Structures in Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Using a CO2 Laser for Lightweight and Flexible Photovoltaic Applications by Simon D. Hodgson, Alice R. Gillett

“…Key surface parameters that equate to the amount and structure of surface roughness and features have been analysed. …”
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High-Efficiency 6′′ Multicrystalline Black Solar Cells Based on Metal-Nanoparticle-Assisted Chemical Etching by W. Chuck Hsu, Yen-Sheng Lu, Jung-Yi Chyan, J. Andrew Yeh

“…Multicrystalline silicon (mc-Si) photovoltaic (PV) solar cells with nanoscale surface texturing by metal-nanoparticle-assisted etching are proposed to achieve high power efficiency. …”
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Vegetation and snow effects on soil-atmosphere heat exchange: 2024/25 winter study by Frolov D. M., Seliverstov Y. G., Koshurnikov A. V., Gagarin V. E., Nikolaeva E. S., Sidorova T. A.

“…An observational system was implemented to monitor ground, snow, and near-surface air temperatures beginning in the 2024/25 winter season. …”
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Application of a Multi Tube Array Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage Device in Solar Greenhouses by Li Weizhao, Zhang Chong, Wei Juan, Yang Luwei, Sheng Wei, Pan Hongmin

“…The results indicated that the heat storage capacity of the device with a black surface was 66.7% higher than that with a white surface under similar irradiation conditions. …”
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Advantages and disadvantages of negative pressure wound therapy in equine wound treatment by Anastasiya A. Skvortsova, Ekaterina A. Pavlovskaya, Vladimir N. Obolenskiy

“…Acceleration of granulation tissue formation and epithelialization of the wound surface is observed. The average rate of wound healing with LNP was 3040% higher compared to treatment with antiseptic and antibacterial preparations. …”
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Study of the parameters atmospheric boundary layer in the development of cloud convection by Nina Evgenievna Danilova, Lyudmila Mikhailovna Kulygina, Yuliya Aleksandrovna Semenova, Robert Gurgenovich Zakinyan

“…A very important role in the development of cloud convection is played by the parameters of the surface layer, such as: the dynamic factor due to orography; Thermal factor due to initial overheating. …”
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