Composition, determinants, and risk factors of low birth weight in Sri Lanka. by Sachith Mettananda, Himali Herath, Ayesha Thewage, Kumudu Nanayakkara, Indeewari Liyanage, K S Udani, Rajika Savanadasa, Sampatha Goonewardena, Nimesha Gamhewage, Asiri Hewamalage, Dhammica Rowel, Abner Elkan Daniel, Chithramalee de Silva, Susie Perera

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study presents the results of one of the most extensive country-wide studies evaluating the composition and determinants of low birth weight. …”
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Comparison of the Effects of Copper T and Levonorgestrel IUD on Proteoglycan Composition of Cervical Mucus by Yeşim Bayoğlu Tekin, Emine Seda Güvendağ Güven, Zihni Açar Yazıcı, Aynur Kırbaş, Figen Kır Şahin

“… OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Copper T and Levonorgestrel IUD (LNG-IUD) on the proteoglycan composition of cervical mucus. …”
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BOARD COMPOSITION AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by Motunrayo E Omolehin, Folashade O Obaje, Abdulmumuni Ogirima

“…This study therefore examined the effect of board composition on the financial performance of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. …”
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Preparation, characterization, and antibacterial application of cross-linked nanoparticles composite films by Yuxin Zhao, Guanglong Yao, Kaimian Li, Jianqiu Ye, Jian Chen, Jie Zhang

“…This study aimed to prepare a composite film by blending cross-linked tapioca starch (CLTS) with sodium alginate (SA), silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), and ZnO nanoparticles (ZnOs). …”
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Enhanced composite performance: Evaluating silane treatment on Cordia dichotoma Fibers by Kuncoro Diharjo, Andoko Andoko, Johny W Soedarsono, Femiana Gapsari, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin

“…This study investigates the effects of silane treatment on the mechanical and thermal properties of Cordia dichotoma fibers (CF). …”
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UV induced changes in bismuth oxychloride–filled polycarbonate composite films by Vijayashri Ashok Kandagal, Blaise Lobo

“…These composites were irradiated with UV-C radiation at a wavelength of 254 nm for four hours and were studied before and after UV-C irradiation. …”
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FEATURES OF TRACE ELEMENT COMPOSITION OF BERYL FROM THE URALIAN IZUMRUDNYE KOPI by A.K. Gavrilchik, S.G. Skublov, E.L. Kotova

“…In discriminant diagrams for the identification of emeralds from various world regions, the composition of beryl from the Uralian Izumrudnye Kopi correspond to the field of compositions of the Uralian emeralds or is close to them.…”
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Advances in the carbon-ceramic composites oxidation and ablation resistance: A review by Anna Didenko, Alexey Astapov

“…The focus of this study is on the behavior of Cf/UHTC, Cf/C–UHTC, Cf/SiC–UHTC, and Cf/C–SiC–UHTC composites under thermochemical interaction with oxidizing gas flows. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variations in Chemical Composition of Wet Atmospheric Deposition in Mexico City by Elizabeth Vega, Ann Wellens, Ana Luisa Alarcón, Rodolfo Sosa, Monica Solano, Monica Jaimes-Palomera

“…Abstract A comprehensive analysis of the chemical composition of wet atmospheric deposition was performed on 7048 samples collected between 2003 and 2021 over Mexico City. …”
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Parameters of the Component Composition of the Body and Their Relationship with the Development of Ascites in Liver Cirrhosis by Yu. O. Zharikov, M. S. Zharkova, A. N. Gadjiakhmedova, A. M. Aliyeva, V. N. Nikolenko, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Significant negative correlations were revealed between fat mass, active cell mass, phase angle (r = –0.395; p &lt; 0.001) and the severity of ascites.Conclusion. Our study confirms the importance of body composition parameters in the development of ascites in patients with cirrhosis of the liver. …”
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BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER COMPOSITE BASED ON POLYVINYL CHLORIDE AND WOOD WASTE. DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION by VLAD BARBULESCU, LAURENTIA ALEXANDRESCU, MIHAELA NITUICA, MIHAI GEORGESCU, MARIA SONMEZ, DANIELA-MARIA STELESCU, DANA GURAU

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RESEARCH ON THE RECOVERY OF SOME AGRICULTURAL WASTE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS WITH CLAY MATRICES by ELENA SURDU, CLAUDIA-DANA FARCAȘ-FLAMAROPOL, PETRU CÂRDEI, ION DURBACĂ, NICOLETA SPOREA

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Sarcopenia as a leading component of malignant cachexia syndrome by V. K. Lyadov, E. A. Bulanova, A. P. Seryakov

“…The article presents in detail data on clinical value of sarcopenia along with academical aspects of body composition analysis by radiological methods. Perspective trends of scientific studies in this area are proposed.Conclusion. …”
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Evaluation of the chemical composition, protein quality and digestibility of lupin (Lupinus albus and Lupinus angustifolius) by Márcia Regina Pereira Monteiro, Aline Bárbara Pereira Costa, Suellen Fabiane Campos, Mauro Ramalho Silva, Cassiano Oliveira da Silva, Hércia Stampini Duarte Martino, Marialice Pinto Coelho Silvestre

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the protein quality of lupin (Lupinus albus and Lupinus angustifolius) and to determine their chemical composition, including dietary fiber. …”
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Parametric analysis of composite tubular adhesive joints bonded by the bi-adhesive technique by André Lima Faria, Raul Duarte Salgueiral Gomes Campilho

“…The objective of this study is to conduct a numerical analysis using cohesive zone modeling (CZM) to investigate the tensile behavior of joggle tubular adhesive joints between composite adherends bonded by the bi-adhesive technique. …”
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Commercially important fish biodiversity of Hail Haor with physicochemical properties and planktonic composition by Md. Monjurul Hasan, Md. Mehedi Hasan Pramanik, Md. Mozzammel Hoque, Rumana Yasmin, Ehsanul Karim, Md. Anisur Rahman, Yahia Mahmud

“…This article also contains research on physicochemical parameters and the planktonic composition of water. The physicochemical parameters of water were determined to be more or less in line with Bangladesh standards, albeit they did vary between study sites. …”
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Chemical Composition and Mixing State of Fine Particles during Haze Periods in Yinchuan by Kangning Li, Yanqiu Ma, Liukun Li, Bin Huang

“…Abstract In this study, we explored the chemical composition and mixing state of fine atmospheric particles in Yinchuan between December 21 and 31, 2021. …”
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Effects of mixing of europium oxide in resin composites on the fluorescence characteristics and mechanical properties by Yuta Utsumi, Masatsugu Oishi, Kazuhide Yonekura, Masaomi Ikeda, Yusuke Matsuki, Kenichiro Ohge, Tomoki Iuchi, Keiichi Hosaka

“…Abstract Objective The objective of this study is to disperse europium oxide (Eu2O3) in a resin composite (RC) using a planetary centrifugal mixer and assess its effects on photoluminescence and mechanical properties. …”
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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 researchers pioneered incorporating waste materials exhibiting pozzolanic properties and waste fibers from diverse industrial/agricultural fields into the construction industry to formulate enhanced, greener supplementary cementitious composites (SCMs). This research focused objectively on the formulation/evaluation of low-CO2-embodied greener construction materials known as “novel, alternative, fiber-reinforced iron-based binary/ternary pozzolanic composites (abbreviated as NAFRIC)”. …”
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