Do oversimplified durability metrics undervalue biochar carbon dioxide removal? by A J Ringsby, K Maher

“…Via a re-analysis of existing biochar incubation data and several case studies, we show that durability standards based on bulk compositional metrics are biased towards particular feedstocks and may not account for key environmental drivers. …”
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Elicitation of Norwegian EQ-5D-5L values for hypothetical and experience-based health states based on the EuroQol Valuation Technology (EQ-VT) protocol by Knut Stavem, Tonya Moen Hansen, Ylva Helland, Liv Ariane Augestad, Kim Rand, Andrew Garratt

“…The most recent EQ-5D valuation protocol will be followed which includes computer assisted face-to-face, one-to-one interviews and use of composite time trade-off and discrete choice experiments.Ethics and dissemination The study has been reviewed and found to be outside of the scope of the ethics committee and thus not in need of ethical approval. …”
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Cu-32.02% Zn-2.30% Pb alloy surface superhydrophobicity induced by an arachidate layer by Aniedi E. Nyong, Godwin J. Udoh, Joachim J. Awaka-Ama, Joshua F. Effiong, Ifiok Ekwere, Clement Obadimu, Pradeep Rohatgi

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Electrically chargeable inorganic persistent luminescence in an alternating current driven electroluminescent device by Cunjian Lin, Rujun Yang, Zishuang Wu, Yajing Wang, Chenhan Zhan, Hirohisa Miyata, Xiankan Zeng, Yuantian Zheng, Shihai You, Ying Lv, Yixi Zhuang, Rong-Jun Xie, Jumpei Ueda

“…Despite the promise of electric power-driven PersL for lighting and display device applications due to its convenience and manageability, studies on electrically driven inorganic PersL are lacking. …”
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Combined analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing data reveals core vaginal bacteria across livestock species by Lucille C. Jonas, Lucille C. Jonas, Curtis R. Youngs, Stephan Schmitz-Esser, Stephan Schmitz-Esser

“…Beta diversity analysis revealed structural differences of the vaginal microbiota between different animal species. Compositionally, the most abundant phyla were Bacillota, Pseudomonadota, and Bacteroidota. …”
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Investigating the relationship between thought interference, somatic passivity and outcomes in patients with psychosis: a natural language processing approach using a clinical reco... by Robert Stewart, Anna Kolliakou, Jyoti Sanyal, Rashmi Patel, Thibault Thierry Magrangeas

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BOOK REVIEW: CIPRIAN PORUMBESCU NECUNOSCUT (CIPRIAN PORUMBESCU UNKNOWN), PUBLISHING BY ED. LIDANA, SUCEAVA, 3 EDIŢII, 2011-2013 (ISSN: 2284-712X) by Gabriela COCA

“…These papers are all included, in this presented volume, with other two studies: Ciprian Porumbescu – Friends and his Collaborators of Braşov (author: the regretted musicologist professor Constantin Catrina from the Transylvania University of Braşov) and The Aspects of the Musical Language and of its Architecture in Compositions by Ciprian Porumbescu (author: Ozana Kalmuski-Zarea – from the “Mihail Jora” Philharmonic of Bacău). …”
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Long-term Measurements of Carbonaceous Aerosol at Cape Hedo, Okinawa, Japan: Effects of Changes in Emissions in East Asia by Kojiro Shimada, Akinori Takami, Takatsugu Ishida, Yuta Taniguchi, Shuichi Hasegawa, Chak K. Chan, Yong Pyo Kim, Neng-Huei Lin, Shiro Hatakeyama

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In situ template synthesized silver nanoparticulate banana fibre materials with antimicrobial and antibiotic release properties: Efficacy evaluation in ex vivo wound infection mode... by Pompi Das, Debajit Mahanta, Sharmila Giogi, Tarh Kaha, Ngurang Nisha, Sanjeeb Kalita

“…The biocomposites exhibited potent antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), with inhibition zones ranging from 18.5 ± 1.2 mm to 22.3 ± 1.1 mm. Controlled release studies of amoxicillin-loaded composites demonstrated sustained drug release over 72 hours, achieving a cumulative release of 81.6 % in BFS-SNP-AMOX. …”
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Response surface methodology for the design of malachite green dye removal by γ-Fe2O3 dispersed on reduced graphene oxide sheets by Liu Zhu, Anam Sana, Muhammad Tariq Qamar, Ali Bahadur, Guocong Liu, Mohammad Aslam, Ammar Zidan, İsmail Seçkin Çardaklı, Shahid Iqbal, Sajid Mahmood, Muhammad Saad, Khalid M. Alotaibi

“…Moreover, XPS and FTIR results also confirmed the composite formation due to the existence of peaks relevant to the composite’s components. …”
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Duckweed: a starch-hyperaccumulating plant under cultivation with a combination of nutrient limitation and elevated CO2 by Ling Guo, Ling Guo, Yang Fang, Songhu Wang, Yao Xiao, Yanqiang Ding, Yanling Jin, Xueping Tian, Anping Du, Zhihua Liao, Kaize He, Shuang Chen, Yonggui Zhao, Li Tan, Zhuolin Yi, Yuqing Che, Lanchai Chen, Jinmeng Li, Leyi Zhao, Peng Zhang, Zhengbiao Gu, Fangyuan Zhang, Yan Hong, Qing Zhang, Hai Zhao

“…Therefore, there is a pressing need to explore and develop new sources of starch.MethodsWe develop a novel duckweed cultivation technology that combines nutrients limitation and CO2 supplementation to achieve very high starch content. In this study, we integrated whole-genome sequencing, epigenomics, transcriptomics, enzyme activity, and composition variation to elucidate the mechanisms of efficient starch accumulation in duckweed in terms of starch accumulation and carbon partitioning, regulation of the expression of genes in the starch metabolic pathway, and sucrose biosynthesis and transportation.Results and discussionAlthough Landoltia punctata exhibits dramatic gene family contraction, its starch content and productivity reached 72.2% (dry basis) and 10.4 g m-2 d-1, respectively, in 10 days, equivalent to a yield of 38.0 t ha-1 y-1, under nutrient limitation treatment with elevated CO2 levels. …”
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Effects of Nontraditional Division III Lacrosse Participation on Movement Pattern Quality and Dynamic Postural Control by Christopher Rosenborough, Sean M. Collins, Edward Smith, Thomas G Bowman

“…# Background/Purpose No studies have observed the effects of a collegiate lacrosse season on movement pattern quality, dynamic postural control, or the accuracy of athletes’ perceived movement pattern quality. …”
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Size-controllable synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanorods via fluorine modulation: applications in dental adhesives for enhanced enamel remineralization by Linzhi Meng, Mengmeng Shu, Peng Mei, Yakun Liang, Lunguo Xia

“…Three groups of the composite adhesives could release Ca2+ and F− continuously. …”
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The Innovation Intermediaries Role in the Adoption of Emerging Technologies in Iran's Automotive Industry by Ali Maleki, Hadi Nilforoushan

“…However, this issue has been almost neglected and most of the studies only examined the factors influencing the adoption and use of technology at a particular time. …”
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Efficacy and safety of anemoside B4 in canine pneumonia treatment: a prospective, randomized controlled trial by Jinzhao Ji, Jinzhao Ji, Xiaoqing Ding, Xiaoqing Ding, Chuanli Liu, Chuanli Liu, Lingling Dai, Lingling Dai, Junting Yu, Junting Yu, Linghao Li, Linghao Li, Shaobing Wan, Shaobing Wan, Yangyang Song, Junqing Zhao, Zhetong Su, Kun Jia, Kun Jia, Shoujun Li, Shoujun Li

“…Anemoside B4 (AB4), derived from the traditional Chinese medicine Pulsatilla, has shown promise in preclinical studies for modulating inflammatory responses and improving clinical symptoms of pneumonia. …”
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Theoretical framework and experimental validation for monitoring the glass transition temperature of thermosets using a low-cost Fresnel reflection sensor by James DR. Talbot, David King, Francisco N. Bogonez, Venkata R. Machavaram, Dee Harris, Madhav Ramesh, Surya D. Pandita, Liwei Wang, Maximilian Hlatky, Gerard F. Fernando

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A Characterisation and Profiling of District Health Indicators in Zimbabwe: An Application of Principal Component Analysis in a Data Limited Setting by Shepherd Shamu, Simbarashe Rusakaniko, Charles Hongoro

“…**Objective:** The aim of the study was to construct a set of simple, feasible, reliable and valid composite health indicators for use in characterising and profiling of the different districts in Zimbabwe. …”
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One-pot low-temperature preparation of thermo-responsive self-ceramifiable glass fiber insulation tiles with exceptional mechanical and ablative properties by Fengchun Ji, Zhihang Peng, Xin Yang, Jian Feng, Yang Xiang, Zeyu Liu

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Shelf-Life Assessment of Canola Protein Bio-Adhesive by Lawrence Tene Tayo, Aldo Joao Cárdenas-Oscanoa, Lizhen Chen, Darshan Shivappa Nayaka, Markus Euring

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Association of Time in Target Range of Resting Heart Rate With Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Jianmei Zheng, Cen Chen, Zhongcai Fan, Qiang Ye, Yi Zhong, Jinsong Li, Hao Huang, Jianping Deng, Jinghong Zhao, Tinglin Xiong, Wenjie Tian, Xuemei Zhang

“…After multivariate adjustment, TTR-HR [hazard ratio = 2.11, 95% CI: 1.19–3.74, p = 0.01] was independently associated with composite endpoint. In summary, our study demonstrates that TTR-HR holds significant prognostic value, with TTR-HR > 75%–100% being independently associated with reduced composite endpoint risk in ACS patients following PCI. …”
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