Deriving household composition using population-scale electronic health record data-A reproducible methodology. by Rhodri D Johnson, Lucy J Griffiths, Joe P Hollinghurst, Ashley Akbari, Alexandra Lee, Daniel A Thompson, Ronan A Lyons, Richard Fry

“…<h4>Results</h4>Two relative age-based algorithms were developed and returned similar results when applied to population and household-level data, describing household composition for 3.1 million individuals within 1.2 million households in Wales. …”
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Finishing and polishing effects of multiblade burs on the surface texture of 5 resin composites: microhardness and roughness testing by Elodie Ehrmann, Etienne Medioni, Nathalie Brulat-Bouchard

“…The hardness and roughness of the 5 nanocomposites presented less significant differences when QWB was used.…”
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Effect of curing and silanizing on composite repair bond strength using an improved micro-tensile test method by Sigfus Thor Eliasson, Jon E. Dahl

“…Objectives: To evaluate the micro-tensile repair bond strength between aged and new composite, using silane and adhesives that were cured or left uncured when new composite was placed. …”
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Performance of recycled aggregate concrete composite metal decks under elevated temperatures: a comprehensive review by Fetih Kefyalew, Thanongsak Imjai, Reyes Garcia, Nguyen Khanh Son, Sandeep Chaudhary

“…The investigation delves into studies encompassing fire resistance, physio-thermal properties, mechanical attributes, and structural performance of composite metal decks constructed with RAC. The analysis reveals that the inclusion of recycled aggregates has both positive and negative impacts on these elements when exposed to high temperatures. …”
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PREDICTION INDONESIA COMPOSITE INDEX USING INTEGRATION DECOMPOSITION- NEURAL NETWORK ENSEMBLE DURING VUCA ERA by Imelda Saluza, Ensiwi Munarsih, Faradillah Faradillah, Leriza Desitama Anggraini

“…The impact is a decline in the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) in 2020. Therefore, future data is needed to inform investors and business people when making portfolio decisions. …”
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Understanding the interaction of resin composite with light for predictable aesthetic results in anterior teeth: A case report by Cassiana Koch Scotti, Natália Almeida Bastos, Marília Matar de Amoêdo Campos Velo, Giovanna Speranza Zabeu, Lígia Saraiva Bueno, Juliana Fraga Soares Bombonatti, Rafael Francisco Lia Mondelli

“…Eight direct veneers were built up with resin composite taking the optical properties of the material into account and their influence on the thickness of the layers that create specific light effects when superimposed on each other. …”
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In vitro evaluation of shear bond strength of polymethyl methacrylate/montmorillonite modified Biodentine with dental resin composite by Fagr Hassan Elmergawy, Ola M. Elborady, Dina M. Wahied

“…However, no statistically significant difference was found between the unmodified and modified Biodentine groups at 2 hours and 2 weeks.Conclusion: The incorporation of 10% modified nanoclay by weight into Biodentine could enhance the bond strength with resin composite when placed after 12 minutes of Biodentine's setting time.…”
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Study of the structure and development of the set of reference materials of composition and structure of heat resisting nickel and intermetallic alloys by E. B. Chabina, D. V. Zaitsev, A. A. Alekseev, S. V. Sbitneva

“…Metrological requirements for reference materials of composition and structure of heat resisting nickel and intermetallic alloys are formulated. …”
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The Effect of Different Detox Drinks on Surface Roughness, Colour Change, and Translucency Parameters of Universal Resin Composites by Ayşenur Bulut, Ayşe İrem Yetiş, Serra Yaren Yeşil, Sinem Akgül, Oya Bala

“…The highest ∆TP₀₀ values were obtained from OM in all periods and all detox drinks, while the lowest ∆TP₀₀ values were obtained from FU. When the effects of resin composites, detox drinks, and time on ∆TP₀₀ were analysed, a statistically significant difference was found (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Optimization of processing parameters for enhanced tensile performance of 3D-printed TCNP reinforced PLA composites by Muthuselvan Balasubramanian, R. Saravanan, Sathish. T

“…This research aims at examining the mechanical behaviour of PLA based composites reinforced with terminalia chebula nanoparticles (TCNP) through 3D printing. …”
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New Synthesis Method of Biopolymer Composites Based on Alginate, Carrageenan and ZnONPS for Wound Healing Applications by Mohammed Kassim. Al-Hussainawy, Ali Fahem Getran Khazaali, Makarim A. Mahdi, Waleed K. Abdulsahib, Layth S. Jasim Al-Hayder

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Influence of metakaolin and acetic acid on sodium silicate-based inorganic bonded wood composites for additive manufacturing by Alexandra M. Lehman-Chong, James L. Setters, Armando G. McDonald, Michael R. Maughan

“…Flexural and compressive strengths were highest for dry, untreated composites (8–13 MPa and 12–34 MPa, respectively), especially when cured at lower temperatures (60 °C and 105 °C). …”
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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

“…Individuals within the highest CDAI quartile demonstrated a diminished prevalence of total periodontitis compared to those in the lowest quartile (OR = 0.70 [0.53–0.93], P trend = 0.012). When moderate/severe periodontitis served as the outcome variable, those within the fourth CDAI quartile exhibited a 32% reduced prevalence compared to those in the first quartile (OR = 0.68 [0.52–0.88], P trend = 0.006). …”
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Influence of Alkali Treatment on Mechanical, Physical, Thermal and Morphological Properties of Kenaf Fiber/Polyamide 6 Composites by S. Ayu Rafiqah, Norihan Abdullah, Khalina Abdan, Muhammad Huzaifah Mohd Roslim, Mohd Nazren Radzuan

“…When comparing composites treated with 3% and 9% NaOH, the samples treated with 6% NaOH performed optimally, outperforming the others in terms of tensile strength (47 MPa), flexural strength (88 MPa), flexural modulus (2292 MPa), and impact strength (3.5 KJ/m2). …”
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Assessing CO2 separation performances of IL/ZIF-8 composites using molecular features of ILs by Hasan Can Gulbalkan, Alper Uzun, Seda Keskin

“…We simulated CO2, CH4, and N2 adsorption properties of these composites and used this high-quality molecular simulation data to develop ML models that can predict gas uptakes of any IL/ZIF-8 composite when chemical and structural features of the IL are given. …”
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A damage assessment method based on recent-time acoustic emission events for composite interlaminar damage by Jingye Hao, Su Ju, Ke Duan, Pengcheng Zou, Congcong Jia, Jinshui Yang, Changping Yin, Dingding Chen

“…Interlaminar damage in composite materials presents significant challenges for damage assessment based on monitoring data due to its concealed nature. …”
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Exploring the Potential of <i>Posidonia oceanica</i> Fibers in Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: A Review by Cristiano Fragassa, Ana Pesic, Sara Mattiello, Ana Pavlovic, Carlo Santulli

“…The growing demand for sustainable materials has driven the exploration of natural fibers as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic reinforcements for composites. This study investigates the potential of <i>Posidonia oceanica</i>, an abundant marine biomass, which is often driven to be stacked on the backshore and used so far for energy recovery and low-value applications, as a filler and possible reinforcement in cementitious and polymer composites. …”
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Electron Beam-Irradiated Cross-Linked Polyethylene Composites Containing Graphene Nanoplatelets for Thermally Conducting Pipes by Wenge Xu, Kuan Lu, Huinan Li, Chen Xiong, Yang Liu, Baijun Liu

“…The conductivity was over 2.5 W/m·K when 30 fractions of GE were involved. Furthermore, an electron beam irradiation technology is utilized to obtain the cross-linked composite materials with excellent comprehensive performance. …”
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Assessment of a polymeric composite as a radiation attenuator and a restoration mortar for cracking in biological shields by A. T. Gheith, M. A. El-Sarraf, I. E. Hasan, N. L. Helal, R. A. Rizk, Amal A. El-Sawy, A. El-Sayed Abdo

“…Also, the MCNP5 code and MERCSF-N program have been used to compute the parameters theoretically. When applicable, measured and calculated results were compared, and it tells us a comprehensive agreement.…”
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Analysis of Dynamic Response of Composite Reinforcement Concrete Square Piles Under Multi-Directional Seismic Excitation by Chenxi Fu, Gang Gan, Kepeng Chen, Kai Fan

“…Composite reinforcement concrete square piles exhibit excellent bending resistance and deformation capacity, along with construction advantages such as ease of transportation. …”
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