Grand Canonical Monte Carlo simulations of the Hydrogen and Methane storage capacities of a novel Co-MOF by A. Granja-DelRío, I. Cabria

“…This research uses Grand Canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) simulations at 77 and 298.15 K and pressures between 0.5 and 25 MPa, to explore the gravimetric and volumetric hydrogen and methane storage capacities of the newly synthesized Co-MOF, named KEZBUQ. The study includes a comparative analysis of selected MOFs with similar metal compositions, as well as those with analogous density, all assessed at room temperature and moderate pressures, 25 MPa. …”
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Resveratrol-derived carbon dots integrated into gelatin/chitosan multifunctional films for intelligent packaging by Tianxin Fu, Yuchao Feng, Shu Zhang, Yanan Sheng, Changyuan Wang

“…In this study, multifunctional Resveratrol-derived carbon dots (Res-CDs) were prepared using a hydrothermal method. …”
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A modern scientific perspective on the flavor and functional properties of diverse teas in traditional cuisine “tea-flavored fish”: From macroscopic quality to microscopic variatio... by Wenxia Wang, Kun Liu, Chunlong Liu, Bei Yang, Hao Dong, Wenzhen Liao, Xingfen Yang, Qi He

“…Furthermore, minor compositional variations were observed in the final product. …”
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Investigation of Hydro-Geochemical Characteristics of Groundwater In Port Harcourt City, Nigeria: Implication for Use and Vulnerability by HO Nwankwoala, GJ Udom

“…Chloride is the dominant anion found in the groundwater of the study area. Piper trilinear diagram for the study area shows that there is a mixture of two types of water with variable concentrations of major ions. …”
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Explication of the mixture of <i>Piper betle</i> and <i>Eugenia polyantha</i> on oral bacteria by Neneng Nurjanah, Megananda Hiranya Putri, Yenni Hendriani Praptiwi, Dewi Sodja Laela, Susi Sukmasari

“… The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the mixtures of Eugenia polyantha (EP) and Piper betle (PB) leaves against oral bacteria. …”
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Illicit drug use derived from wastewater-based epidemiology in Iran, their removal during wastewater treatment, and occurrence in receiving waters by Anvar Asadi, Shabnam Zarei, Nebile Daglioglu, Evsen Yavuz Guzel, Neda Ravankhah

“…This study aimed to measure the licit and illicit drug concentrations in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), their removal efficiency, and their consumption rate by wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) approach. …”
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3D printed dysphagia diet using pea protein gel modified by xanthan gum with different pyruvate group content by Zhenbin Liu, Xi Chen, Meirong Ruan, Yumei Liao, Zihao Wang, Yucheng Zeng, Hongbo Li, Liangbin Hu, Haizhen Mo

“…Xanthan gum (XG) is a critical component in various thickeners specialized for dysphagia diets, in which pyruvate group is important, but relative study remains scarce. This study tried to create 3D printed dysphagia diet using composite gels of pea protein (PPI) and XG with various pyruvate content (XG0: 5.20 %, XG1: 1.87 %, XG2: 0.54 %, XG3: 0.10 %). …”
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Spatiotemporal Variation of Abattoir Operation on Soil Quality Dynamics in Umuahia South, Abia State, Nigeria by M.U. Chikwendu, U.I. Uchendu, N.O. Ochor

“…A total of nine composite samples were collected from three different locations at graded distance. …”
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Comparison of postoperative pain and stress using a multimodal approach in cats: open vs. laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy by Changwoo Jeong, Kangwoo Yi, Yong Yu, Suyoung Heo

“…Pain scores were assessed using the Glasgow Composite Pain Scale at 1, 4, 8, 12, and 24 h postoperatively. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Inclusion of Various Nanocarbon Black Concentrations on Mechanical Characteristics of Oil-Well Cement Slurries in High-Pressure High-Temperature Condi... by Ahmed Ebied, Sherif Fakher, Hatem Kayed

“…Abstract This study investigates the impact of adding nanocarbon black (NCB) to wellbore cement under high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) conditions to enhance its properties for long-term zonal isolation. …”
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Characterizing Traffic-Related Ultrafine Particles in Roadside Microenvironments: Spatiotemporal Insights from Industrial Parks by Sultan F.I. Abdillah, Sheng-Jie You, Ya-Fen Wang

“…This study serves as reference for future epidemiological study related to roadside UFPs in typical urban microenvironments such as industrial park areas.…”
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Estimation of Health State Utility Values in Fabry Disease Using Vignette Development and Valuation by Derralynn Hughes, Andrew Lenny, Koonal Shah, Louise Longworth, Giovanna Devercelli, Olulade Ayodele

“…Health state utility data on Fabry disease (FD) are limited. In this study we used vignette (scenario) construction and valuation to develop health state utilities. …”
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Using Real World Evidence to Describe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Costs Associated with PDE-5 Inhibitor Monotherapy by George Ruiz, Jason Yeaw, Cassandra A. Lickert, Ajita P. De, Rolin L. Wade, Janis Pruett, William Drake

“…**Methods:** This retrospective study analyzed PharMetrics Plus claims data including 150 million lives; study period was January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013. …”
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Economic Impact of Postoperative Urinary Retention in the US Hospital Setting by Weijia Wang, Arielle Marks-Anglin, Vladimir Turzhitsky, Robert J. Mark, Aurelio Otero Rosales, Nathaniel W. Bailey, Yiling Jiang, Joseph Abueg, Ira S. Hofer, Toby N. Weingarten

“…**Background:** Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a common and distressing surgical complication that may be associated with the pharmacological reversal technique of neuromuscular blockade (NMB). **Objective:** This study aimed to investigate the impact that POUR has on medical charges. …”
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Preparation of sulfonic acid functionalized metal organic frameworks and their application in the online solid phase extraction of parabens and sulfonamides in pre-cooked foods by Min Fang, Jianyang Ke, Zhaojie Wang, Qing Fu, Qing Yang, Lin Xu, Yuepeng Lu, Yong Yang, Xiaoming Jiang, Yongning Wu, Zhiyong Gong, Xin Liu

“…The composites could be varied independently for each processing step, resulting in four frameworks to meet different sample pretreatment requirements. …”
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Investigation of the optimal condition for the growth and biofilm development of Candida albicans on three dental materials by Hoai Thu Le, Truong Thi Luc Phuong, Giang Hoang Huy, Phuoc-Vinh Nguyen, Bac Vu Giang Nguyen

“…Biofilm formation was most effectively promoted in RPMI medium supplemented with the same concentration of glucose. Composite resin was identified as the substrate most susceptible to biofilm development by C. albicans under these conditions. …”
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Bioaccumulation, sources and health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Lilium davidii var. unicolor. by Haixu Sun, Tianxiang Xia, Hongguang Cheng, Zhenzhen Wu, Qianding Cheng, Lu Lu, Chunbao Fu

“…The paired t-test showed that the PAH concentrations in the baked bulbs were higher than those in the raw bulbs. PAH compositions in lily bulb changed during the baking process. …”
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Anaerobic Co-digestion of Fresh Maize Leaves with Elephant Grass by AD Olugbemide, AO Imasuen, PO Oleghe, JO Efosa

“… Anaerobic co-digestion of maize leaves (ML) with Elephant grass (EG) was studied in a single phase digester at ambient temperature (29+3oC). …”
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Microenvironment modulation of TiO2 nanosheets for highly selective photocatalytic CO2 reduction by Xingxing Zheng, Jun Yang

“…The TiO2+PO43- composite performs exceptionally well, producing CO at a rate of 36.93 μmol g-1 h-1, which is three times higher than pure TiO2, with nearly 100% selectivity for CO. …”
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Development of Cross-Sector Collaboration Indicators for Accelerating the Reduction of Stunting in South Sulawesi, Indonesia by Balqis Balqis, Suci Rahmadani, Muh. Yusri Abadi, St. Rosmanely, Arif Anwar, Laksmi Trisasmita, Ni Made Viantika Sulianderi, Faizal Fahmi, Arsunan Arsin, Muh. Amri Arfandi, Nur Annisa Hamka, Amaliah Amriani. AS

“…The framework of this study for defining and assessing collaboration was expected to provide a foundation for further research.…”
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