Modeling and Planning a Transmission Network Expansion System in a Regulated Electricity Market by Considering Demand-Side Management via a Developed Fuzzy-Salp Optimization Algori... by Yuying Zhang, Lei Xu, Ji Li, Long Zhang, Zhi Yuan

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Elucidation of novel, alternative, fiber-reinforced iron-based pozzolanic composites as SCMs by Hafiz Muhammad Nadir, Ash Ahmed, Ikram Moshi

“…The microstructural analysis using X-ray diffraction/fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive analysis with X-ray spectroscopy supported the strength and durability parameters by showing minimal/no ettringite formation and increased calcium silicate hydrates gel formation due to the use of FeCO3 and pozzolans. …”
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The Impact of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Tibial Bone Stress Injury Rehabilitation: An Exploratory Case Series by Andrew P Golden, Kathleen K Hogan, Jamie B Morris, Bryan B Pickens

“…The primary outcomes were whole leg bone mineral density (BMD), bone mineral content (BMC), and lean body mass (LM) as measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Secondary outcomes included thigh and leg circumference measures and patient-reported outcomes, including the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System 57 (PROMIS-57), and Global Rating of Change (GROC)…”
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Luminescence enhancement of Y2O3:Er3+ and Y2O3:Yb3+/Er3+ sub-microcrystals by Zr4+ ions Co-doping by Zixuan Jiang, Bing Liu, Zehua Zhang, Lili Wang, Zhixu Jia, Dan Zhao

“…The UC luminescent properties have been discussed in detail via luminescence spectra, decay curve analysis and a suitable energy level diagram. The enhancement mechanism of UC luminescence in the two series of Zr4+ ions doped sub-microcrystals was attributed to the complex crystal field around Er3+ ions caused by Zr4+ ions co-doping. …”
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Klasifikasi Kandungan Nutrisi Buah Pisang Berdasarkan Fitur Tekstur dan Warna LAB menggunakan Jaringan Syaraf Tiruan Berbasis Pengloahan Citra Digital by Wulandari, Sasmita, Musda Rida Mulia, Andi Baso Kaswar, Dyah Darma Andayani, Andi Sadri Agung

“…Sehingga didapatkan dua kombinasi fitur terbaik yaitu fitur warna LAB dan fitur tekstur dimana yang diambil adalah nilai contrast dan energy. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian terhadap 100 citra uji, diperoleh rata-rata precision 98,18%, recall 98%, F1-Score 98,09% dan akurasi keseluruhan mencapai 98%. …”
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Contribution of NGO’s and Private Sector to Natural Forest Conservation of Nyugwe National Park Rwanda. by Sabbas, Duhayimana .A.

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Analysis of the relationship between abdominal aortic calcification and frailty in the middle-aged and older US population by Rena Rehemuding, Kaisaierjiang Kadier, Xinliang Peng, Pengfei Liu, Diliyaer Dilixiati, Aikeliyaer Ainiwaer, Xiaozhu Liu, Xiangtao Liu, Xiang Ma

“…AAC was quantified using the Kauppila scoring system based on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Frailty was assessed using the frailty index. …”
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Towards faster plan adaptation for proton arc therapy using initial treatment plan information by Benjamin Roberfroid, Margerie Huet-Dastarac, Elena Borderías-Villarroel, Rodin Koffeing, John A. Lee, Ana M. Barragán-Montero, Edmond Sterpin

“…Materials and Methods: The proposed workflow transfers spots from initial computed tomography (CT) to the CT of the day, updates energy layers considering the initial pattern, and re-optimizes selected transferred spots based on their initial weights and impact on the objective function.A retrospective study was conducted on five head and neck patients who underwent plan adaptation on a repeated CT. …”
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The Role of Nutrients in Supporting The Immune System Against Viral Infection; Newly Emerged Coronavirus (COVID19): A Narrative Review by Halgord Ali Farag, Hardi Rafat Baqi, Yousif Taha Hussein, Osama Hamid Shareef, Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Amany El Afifi, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi

“…The macronutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are essential for cells to generate energy and participate in immune function as well. …”
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Use of probiotic lactobacilli as alternative to monensin in beef feedlot cattle by Flavia Ivana Mansilla, María Hortencia Miranda, Cecilia Aristimuño Ficoseco, Mariano Obregozo, Marcela D´Urso Villar, María Elena Fátima Nader-Macias, Graciela Margarita Vignolo

“… In an effort to substitute antibiotics in high-energy diets fed to feedlot cattle, probiotics have emerged as a viable alternative. …”
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Advanced analysis of soil pollution in southwestern Ghana using Variational Autoencoders (VAE) and positive matrix factorization (PMF) by Raymond Webrah Kazapoe, Daniel Kwayisi, Seidu Alidu, Samuel Dzidefo Sagoe, Aliyu Ohiani Umaru, Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah, Millicent Obeng Addai, Obed Fiifi Fynn

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Emission Characteristics of Volatile Organic Compounds from Typical Coal Utilization Sources: A Case Study in Shanxi of Northern China by Yang Xu, Hualong Yu, Yulong Yan, Lin Peng, Rumei Li, Cheng Wang, Zhiyong Li

“…Abstract China, where coal is the dominant energy resource, accounted for 50.5% of the world’s coal consumption—or 1906.7 million tons of oil equivalent—during 2018. …”
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Life cycle assessment for calcination process of flue gas desulfurization gypsum and transformation into β-CaSO4·0.5H2O by Payal Bakshi, Asokan Pappu, Dhiraj Kumar Bharti

“…Effect of calcination on particle size distribution of FGD gypsum is studied along with mineralogical, compositional and morphological analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and field emission scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (FESEM-EDS), respectively. …”
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Current status and development trends of deep coalbed methane research in China by Wei JU, Shu TAO, Zhaobiao YANG, Jiayao CHENG, Haiyan SHANG, Weike NING, Chunlong WU

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Effects of ultrasonic rotating extrusion assisted wire arc additive manufacturing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 5356 aluminum alloy by Rongtao Zhu, Liang Zhang, Longhan Duan, Zhaofeng Liang, Chuang Li, Bo Yuan, Peng Du, Zhiwen Xie, Yaping Zhang

“…Furthermore, the U-RE-WAAM process achieves a reduction in porosity and an enhancement in grain size and precipitated phase distribution by the coupling of mechanical force field and ultrasonic energy field. Consequently, the mechanical properties of U-RE-WAAM samples are markedly superior, with a 32.8% increase in hardness and significant improvements in yield strength 81%, ultimate tensile strength 41%, and elongation 38.9%.…”
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Towards a net-zero healthcare system in Kenya: Stakeholder perspectives on opportunities, challenges and priorities by Iris Martine Blom, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Susannah Mayhew, Neil Spicer, Andy Haines, Sarah Whitmee

“…Stakeholders ranked three interventions as the highest priority: implementing clean energy solutions in healthcare facilities, developing national sustainable healthcare policies that are informed by existing evidence on climate benefits, and generating localized data to guide actionable policies. …”
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Understanding Ozone Formation and Carbonyl Contributions in the Seoul Metropolitan Area by Seung-Ha Lee, Ji-Seon Lee, Hyung-Min Lee, Hyeong-Ahn Kwon, Caroline R. Nowlan, Gonzalo González Abad, Rokjin J. Park, Ji-Hoon Park, Soyoung Kang, Hye-Jung Shin, Dai-Gon Kim, Jung-Min Park

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Synchrotron X-ray imaging study on the mechanism of solids transfer to bitumen froth during oil sands flotation 1: True flotation by Hanyu Zhang, Liuyin Xia, Ning Zhu, Sergey Gasilov, Iris He, Xiaofan Ding

“…The collected bitumen froth was immediately characterized using synchrotron-based X-ray imaging by a monochromatic X-ray with photon energy of 60 keV provided by 05ID-2 beamline of the BioMedical Imaging and Therapy (BMIT) facility at the Canadian Light Source (CLS). …”
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RETRACTED: Mycosynthesis of Hematite (α-Fe₂O₃) Nanoparticles Using <em>Aspergillus niger</em> and Their Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Activities by Ebrahim Saied, Salem S. Salem, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar, Fathy M. Elkady, Amr A. Arishi, Amr H. Hashem

“…Nanoparticles (NPs) and nanomaterials (NMs) are now widely used in a variety of applications, including medicine, solar energy, drug delivery, water treatment, and pollution detection. …”
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Socio-economic determinants and spatial analysis of access to sanitation among older adults in Ghana by Ebenezer Nana Kwaku Boateng, Yvonne Ami Adjakloe, Addae Boateng Adu-Gyamfi, Amos Apraku, Simon Mariwah, Razak M. Gyasi

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