Additive manufacturing of catenary arch structure design: Microstructure, mechanical properties and numerical simulation by Ye Yuan, Hongsheng Chen, Jing Wang, Wenxian Wang, Xiaochun Chen

“…The WC/High Entropy Alloy composites (WC/HEA) catenary arch structure, distinguished by its variable spans and heights, was fabricated using selective laser melting (SLM) technology. …”
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Hydrogen generation through metal waste corrosion: a systematic investigation on old/post-consumer scrap Al6063-series alloy by Meenal Gupta, Filippo Selleri, Antonio Ficarella, Patrizia Bocchetta

“…The process is investigated in a novel hand-made batch reactor with a low-cost commercial body suitable to an easy scale-up. …”
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Adaptation of the process‐based CSM‐CROPGRO model to simulate the growth and development of industrial hemp for seed and fiber production by Alwin Hopf, Kenneth J. Boote, Yogendra Upadhyaya, Hardeep Singh, Michael J. Mulvaney, Navdeep Kaur, Lakesh K. Sharma, Zachary Brym, Jonathan A. Watson, Gerrit Hoogenboom

“…Model adaptations were made in (1) tissue composition and assimilate partitioning, (2) cardinal temperatures for different growth and development processes, and (3) leaf photosynthesis and senescence. …”
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BIOCHEMICAL CRITERIA OF BREWING EVALUATION OF AROMATIC HOP VARIETIES by L. Protsenko, N. Koshitska, S. Ryzhuk, O. Svirchevska, А. Bober, S. Gunko, L. Janse

“…The comprehensive assessment of the quality of hop pellets Type 90 produced in Ukraine and European countries and that are most demand by Ukrainian beer producers were conducted. It made possible to form a database of biochemical characteristics of fine aromatic and aromatic varieties based on the absolute values of such indicators as the mass fraction of alpha-acids and beta-acids (with including their chemical composition), xanthohumol, essential oil and its components and the ratio of certain valuable hop compounds. …”
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Exploring the causal relationship between obesity, immune cell characteristics and cervical cancer risk using Mendelian randomization by HongYin Cui, Jingjing Zhang, Xiaolin Lang, Changchang Huang, SongQing Yang

“…Methods This study employed Mendelian randomization (MR) using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as genetic instrumental variables to analyze causal relationships between obesity, immune cell composition, HLA expression, and cervical cancer risk. …”
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ON THE ISSUE OF ASSESSING THE ECOLOGICAL STATE OF VARIOUS WATERCOURCES IN THE CONDITIONS OF ANTHROPOGENIC PRESSURE by Elena A. Shashulovskaya, Svetlana A. Mosiyash, Olga V. Shashulovskaya, Irina G. Filimonova, Liliya V. Grishina, Elena G. Kuzina

“…The principal component analysis made it possible to structure the indices calculated for each river and to “explain” some of the information contained in the initial variables. …”

Sedimentary and mineralogy characteristics of late quaternary sediments, Garmian area, Kurdistan Region, NE Iraq by Barween Qader, Sabah A. Majeed

“…The quaternary deposits of multi-features, multi-sources, and variable lithological, compositional characteristics in this area and mostly either of depositional or erosional geomorphological features. …”
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Fatigue Crack Propagation Analysis of Rail Surface Under Mixed Initial Crack Patterns by Jianhua Liu, Weiqi Yang, Zhongmei Wang

“…In contrast, mode-I expansion is less sensitive to these conditions. …”
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The role of cellular heterogeneity in thyroid cancer: a multi-modal analysis approach with Mendelian randomization by Yichun Qian, Wei Chen, Xinyuan Chen, Shuai Cheng, Fangzhou Liu

“…Multiple MR methods (MR Egger, weighted median, inverse variance weighted, simple mode, and weighted mode) were used to enhance robustness. …”
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Crop, semi-natural, and water features of the cotton agroecosystem as indicators of risk of infestation of two plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) pests by Michael J. Brewer

“…Comparisons of three approaches to select landscape variables in stepwise multiple regressions were made across spatial scales and two weeks of insect data extracted from monitoring of 21 cotton fields, years 2010 through 2013.Results and discussionThe spatial variation of plant bug abundance and the landscape features were substantial, aiding the regression approach. …”
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FUNCTIONAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PARATEXT IN P. MERIMEE’S HISTORICAL ESSAYS AND DRAMAS ABOUT FALSE DMITRY by T.Y. Boyarskaya

“…The comparison of the titles of the essays, the titles of the dramas, their preface and remarks made it possible to reveal the author's idea, which affected the plot variability and genre modulations, focused on introducing different categories of readers to the works about False Dmitry and on continuing the dramatic interpretation of the impostor's story. …”
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Cutting Feature Extraction Method for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Based on Feature Classification and Improved Hilbert–Huang Transform by Shanshan Hu, Jinzhao Feng, Hui Liu, Guoxin Tang, Geng’e Zhang, Fali Xiong, Shirun Zhong, Yilong Huang

“…Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber-reinforced concrete (UHMWPE-FRC) is a hard–soft multiphase hybrid composite with exceptional toughness and impact resistance compared to conventional concrete. …”
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Evaluation of Evaporative Degradation of Arc Torch Cathodes in Hydrocarbon-Containing Plasmas for Spraying, Thermal Protection Testing and Related Technologies by A. V. Gorbunov, V. A. Gorbunova, O. G. Devoino, G. Petraconi Filho, A. A. Halinouski

“…For this procedure, as the first stage, thermodynamic methods can be used to simulate the composition and properties of reactive C–H–O–N–Ar–Me-systems with variable set of such input parameters as the ratio of components of plasma-forming mixture, its pressure and temperature. …”
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Laboratory Modeling of the Bazhenov Formation Organic Matter Transformation in a Semi-Open System: A Comparison of Oil Generation Kinetics in Two Samples with Type II Kerogen by Anton G. Kalmykov, Valentina V. Levkina, Margarita S. Tikhonova, Grigorii G. Savostin, Mariia L. Makhnutina, Olesya N. Vidishcheva, Dmitrii S. Volkov, Andrey V. Pirogov, Mikhail A. Proskurnin, Georgii A. Kalmykov

“…Differences between the samples were detected in hydrocarbon generation endurance (5 and 8 days), n-alkane composition, and C27/C29 and DBT/Phen. A hypothesis about the influence of kerogen variability and mineral matrix on oil production was made. …”
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Formulation and nutritional quality of plant-based cheese sold in Italy by Andrea Bresciani, Paola Biscotti, Donato Angelino, Cristian Del Bo’, Nicoletta Pellegrini, Patrizia Riso, Alessandra Marti, Daniela Martini

“…For this reason, there is the need for assessing their nutritional composition and ingredients, which might help in understanding the relation between formulation and composition, enhancing product development, and driving conscious and healthy food choices.The present study aims to evaluate plant-based cheese (PBC) currently on the Italian market, in terms of nutritional quality (i.e., energy, nutrient and salt content) and ingredients used for their formulation. …”
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Quantifying sedimentary ’blue carbon’ in relation to canopy cover in the seagrass meadows of Turneffe Atoll, Belize by Stacey L. Felgate, Stacey L. Felgate, Stacey L. Felgate, Richard Sanders, Richard Sanders, Valdemar Andrade, Christopher D. G. Barry, Hannah Brittain, Stephen Carpenter, Stephen Carpenter, Abel Carrias, Eliceo Cobb, Chris D. Evans, James Hunt, Anna Lichtschlag, Daniel J. Mayor, Kate Peel, David M. Price, Freya Radford, Arlene Young, Claire Evans

“…However, the controls over accumulation and the sources of organic C to these sediments beds are highly variable and poorly understood with the relative importance of hydrodynamic setting, species composition and canopy density being unclear.MethodsHere we address these questions using the first observation-based estimates of Corg stocks and provenance on Turneffe Atoll, Belize, made via remotely-sensed habitat extent, local Corg data and isotopic data. …”
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The impact of butyrate on glycemic control in animals and humans: a comprehensive semi-systemic review by Nouhaila Hamari, Ellen E. Blaak, Emanuel E. Canfora

“…However, translating these benefits to humans remains challenging due to variability in mode of butyrate administration or production upon fermentation of dietary fibers, as well as in butyrate absorption, and its metabolism. …”
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Reducing Silica Levels in WTP PLTGU X Wastewater using Rice Husk Filter Membranes by Indah Agus Setiorini, Indah Pratiwi, Irawan Rusnadi, Amiliza Miarti, Achmad Faisal Faputri, Dian Kurnia Sari, Reco Rambang Putra Negsagis

“…Therefore, this research aimed to determine the effectiveness of silica reduction in the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) of PLTGU X by observing the permeate flux values relative to time and operating pressure variables, using ceramic membrane made from rice husk. …”
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Calculation of the Effective Dielectric Constant and Capacitance of Slit and Plane-Parallel Capacitors with High Temperature Stability Characteristics Based on a Multilayer Ferroel... by I. G. Mironenko, S. S. Sokolov, M. E. Shevchenko, V. S. Severikov, Kong Che Fam, A. I. Protchenko, N. N. Sharova, A. P. Burovikhin, A. A. Ivanov

“…Creation of computational models of planar slit structures containing multilayer films with thickness-variable stoichiometric compositions of ferroelectric materials. …”
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Extraction of Bioactive Substances from Medicinal Plants with Whey: Selecting Optimal Parameters by Natalia S. Velichkovich, Ann A. Stepanova, Oksana V. Kozlova, Veronika A. Lutz, Timothy A. Larichev

“…The antioxidant activity was assessed using the spectrophotometric method. The extraction variables included temperature, extraction time, material-to-extractant ratio, and composition of herbal mixes. …”
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