Effective Mechanical Properties of a Composite Material Reinforced by Oil Shale Ash Particles by Olga Kononova, Andrejs Krasnikovs, Ilgar Jafarli, Iveta Novakova, Volodymyr Gulik, Mindaugas Vaišnoras

“…For concrete–OSA, the compressive strength tests followed the LVS EN 12390-3:2019 standards, with elastic modulus conversions being made via IS 456:2000 Clause 6.2.3.1, which showed a variable decrease across different strength classes. …”
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Methodology for Developing a Composite Social Development Index (CSDI): Essential Decisions and Results by Mehdi Mobaraki, Zohre Shahbazi, Najme Mostafavi

“…However, measuring complex social issues, such as social development with their various dimensions and dispersed information as a single variable poses significant challenges. As a result, composite indicators are typically employed. …”
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Linear Vibrations Analysis of a Composite Sandwich Conical Shell Manufactured by Additive Technologies by Kostiantyn V. Avramov, Borys V. Uspenskyi, Borys H. Liubarskyi, Oleksii A. Smetskykh

Diversity of Ethiopian Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.) Based on Compositions of Essential Oil by Basazinew Degu, Bizuayehu Tesfaye, Wendawek Abebe, Kebebew Assefa

“…Studies have revealed the presence of variability among black cumin genotypes in EOCs. In Ethiopia, few studies have been conducted to explore the variability of black cumin genotypes by using EOCs. …”
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Optimized Cooling Solutions for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles using PCM Composites by Marappan Muthukumar, Mahendran A., Ravivarman G., Suresh Kumar K., Elango M., Kesavan S.P., Devarajan R.

“…The variables used for optimization include the phase change materials mass denotes as X, the thermal conduction of paraffin aluminum composite denotes as Y, and the water flow rate denotes as Z. …”
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Random shear resistance of a headed-stud connector in composite steel-concrete beam by Tomasz Domański, Mariusz Maślak

“…The dependence of such value on the mutual relationship between the coefficients determining the statistical variability of the strength of the connector steel as well as the strength of the concrete from which the floor slab was made is also demonstrated. …”
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Nutritional quality of Piptocoma discolor and Cratylia argentea as a non-timber forest products for animal feed in the Caquetá province by Faver Álvarez Carrillo, Fernando Casanoves, Yolanda Cuellar Medina, Jhoyner Felipe Ortiz Meneses, Victor Julio Balanta Martinez, Gustavo Adolfo Celis Parra

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Effects of the Commercial Yogurt Starter on the pH, aw, TPC, TotalBacteria of Lactic Acid, Yeast Mold Numbers and Organoleptic inFermented Sausages by Agus Susilo, Aris Sri Widati, Herly Evanuarini, Mulia Winirsya Apriliyani, Premy Puspitawati Rahayu, Dewi Septi Ayuning Tyas, Raihan Rafly, Ananda Diah Pramudita

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Comparative chromato-mass spectrometric study of tinctures based on Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench by Y. I. Kornievskiy, D. Yu. Skoryna, V. H. Korniievska, N. V. Kandybei

“…The results of the study indicate that the qualitative and quantitative chemical composition of rhizomes with roots of Echinacea purpurea was characterized by complexity and variability. …”
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Is intraindividual reaction time variability an independent cognitive predictor of mortality in old age? Findings from the Sydney Memory and Ageing Study. by Nicole A Kochan, David Bunce, Sarah Pont, John D Crawford, Henry Brodaty, Perminder S Sachdev

“…Intraindividual variability of reaction time (IIVRT), a proposed cognitive marker of neurobiological disturbance, increases in old age, and has been associated with dementia and mortality. …”
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Spectral indexation of pixels of MODIS sea surface images for detecting inconstancy of phytopigment composition in water by Genrik S. Karabashev

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Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and wear performance of halloysite nanotube infused carbon fiber epoxy composites by Muralidhara B, S. P. Kumaresh Babu, Suresha B, Yogesha K K, Vasundhara M G, Kalavathi G K, Dayanand M. Goudar, Rajashekar V. Kurahatti, Subraya Krishna Bhat

“…Specifically, the 0.75 wt.% HNT composite showed outstanding heat stability and wear resistance, which made it a good option for high-performance uses such as power plant chute and automobile liners.…”
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Physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of red oncom, a traditional fermented food from Indonesia, based on the variability of ingredients and processing steps by Aji Mustaq Firoh, Joncer Naibaho, Sugiyono, Christofora Hanny Wijaya

“…The hard texture and a higher intensity of bitter taste caused red oncom made from peanut cake to be less preferred by panelists. …”
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Experimental Study on Fatigue Performance of Composite Box Girder With Steel Bottom Plate and Corrugated Steel Webs by Shijin Wang, Genhui Wang, Jiang Fan, Zichen Zhang

“…In order to study the fatigue performance and fatigue failure mode of the composite box girder with steel bottom plate and corrugated webs (SBCSWs), the model beam was made and the constant and variable amplitude fatigue experiment were performed. …”
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Laboratory Study on a New Composite Plugging Material with High Bearing Strength and High-Temperature Resistance by Xiaoming Su, Zhanghua Lian, Hanqiao Xiong, Yuan Yuan, Junwei Fang

“…Also, it can work well with other fiber materials (E), variable filling particles (F and G), and superfine filling particles (H) and form a novel plugging material, named MGY-I, whose temperature resistance value is more than 473.15 K, the bearing strength is over than 9 MPa, the mud filtrate invasion depth of sand bed made from coarse particles (10∼20 mesh) is only 3.0 cm within 30 minutes, and the invasion depth is less than 1 cm within 30 minutes when the sand bed is made from 80∼100 mesh. …”
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Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and the prevalence of periodontitis: results from NHANES 2009–2014 by Xinru Chen, Rui Han, Xinwei Liu, Jincheng Xu

“…Methods Six dietary antioxidants (vitamins A, C, and E, zinc, selenium, and carotenoids) were extracted from two 24-h recall interviews utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted between 2009 and 2014. The composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) made calculations using data on the intake of these six dietary antioxidants. …”
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METHANE IN GROUND ICE AND FROZEN SEDIMENTS IN THE COASTAL ZONE AND ON THE SHELF OF KARA SEA by I. D. Streletskaya, A. A. Vasiliev, G. E. Oblogov, P. B. Semenov, B. G. Vanshtein, E. M. Rivkina

“…It has been established that the composition of non-hydrocarbon gases in the underground ice does not correspond to the composition of the atmosphere in the time of formation of them. …”
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Development and characterization of gluten-free bread enriched with whey protein from sorghum-rice composite flours by Borufan Itefa Achalu, Habtamu Admassu Tessema, Abebe Teshome Ayele

“…Response surface methodology (RSM) using Box-Behnken design was applied to determine optimal levels of three selected processing variables such as baking temperature (160–200 °c), baking time (15–25 min) and whey proportion (20–50 %) for the production of gluten-free bread made from a rice-to-sorghum flour ratio of 80:20 %. …”
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Shear Behavior of High-Strength and Lightweight Cementitious Composites Containing Hollow Glass Microspheres and Carbon Nanotubes by Dongmin Lee, Seong-Cheol Lee, Oh-Sung Kwon, Sung-Won Yoo

“…In this study, an experimental program was conducted to investigate the shear behavior of beams made of high-strength and lightweight cementitious composites (HS-LWCCs) containing hollow glass microspheres and carbon nanotubes. …”
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Causes of Uncertainties in Paleoclimatic Reconstructions Based on the Oxygen Isotope Composition of Glacier Ice on Elbrus (Western Plateau) by Ju. N. Chizhova, V. N. Mikhalenko, S. S. Kutuzov, I. I. Lavrentiev, V. Ya. Lipenkov, A. V. Kozachek

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