Development of value-added polyethylene grades with extended service lifetime: Weathering resistant flame retarded materials for outdoor applications by Porfyris, A. D.

“…Two low-density (LDPE) and one linear low-density (LLDPE) polyethylene grades were modified via melt compounding with an additive system comprising: (a) a nitrogen-phosphorous intumescent system for flame retardance and (b) a hindered amine light stabilizer and a benzophenone-type UV absorber for UV/heat stabilization, at a total loading of 30-35 wt%. …”
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Thermo-economic assessment of forward osmosis as pretreatment to boost the performance and sustainability of multi-effect distillation for seawater desalination by Ortega-Delgado, B.

“…If high-performing and cost-effective membranes are used, the product cost could be reduced 33 % (5.1 $/m3).…”
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Quantifying variations in ecosystem services in altitude-associated vegetation types in a tropical region of China by Fang, Zhou

“…This is leading to a decrease in ESs provision, so measures are urgently needed to protect natural vegetation. …”
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Khalasa date palm leaf fiber as a potential reinforcement for polymeric composite materials by Mahdi E.

“…Tensile properties revealed that Khalasa fiber had tensile strength/tensile modulus of 47.99 � 13.58 MPa and 2.1 � 0.40 GPa, respectively. The results are also demonstrated that high variation in the mechanical properties and morphology was showed in KDPLF. …”
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A Study Of Atmospheric Transparency Over Qena In Upper Egypt by El Shazly, S. M. [سيد محمد الشاذلي]

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Food shopping, preparation and consumption practices in times of COVID-19: case of Lebanon by Ben Hassen, Tarek

“…Indeed, the study outcomes suggested (1) a move toward healthier diets; (2) a rise in the consumption of domestic products due to food safety concerns; (3) a change in the grocery shopping behaviors (with a rise in online shopping); (4) a surge of food stockpiling; and (5) a decrease in household food wastage. …”
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Thermal characterization of phase change materials based on linear low-density polyethylene, paraffin wax and expanded graphite by Sobolciak, Patrik

“…This behavior was confirmed by the thermal conductivity measurements, where thermal conductivity increased from 0.252 for sample without EG to 1.329 W/m × °C for PCM containing 15 wt.% of EG. …”
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Assessment of Urban Heat Islands Based on the Relationship Between Land Surface Temperature and Land Use/Land Cover in Greater Doha by Siddiqui, Simil Amir

“…Furthermore %LULC of built up, vegetation, barren land, marsh land and water body were 29%, 4.5%, 58.6%, 2.8% and 5% in 2000 and 56.5 %, 8.2%, 33.2 %, 0% and 2.1% in 2019 respectively. Overall there was an increase in built-up and vegetation, decrease in water and barren areas and complete loss of marsh land. …”
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Sanguinarine suppresses growth and induces apoptosis in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Kuttikrishnan S.

“…Sang treatment also reduced the phosphorylation of AKT and suppressed the expression of a number of anti-apoptotic genes such as cIAP1, cIAP2, and XIAP. Sang mediates its anti-cancer activity by generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) due to depletion of glutathione level in leukemic cell lines. …”
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Solely abluminal drug release from coronary stents could possibly improve reendothelialization by Zhang, Haijun

“…LLL of BPSES-A, BPSES-C, BMS, and BPS were 0.56 ± 0.51, 0.60 ± 0.58, 0.89 ± 0.43, and 1.68 ± 0.30 mm, respectively, after 4 weeks. LLL of BPSES-A and BPSES-C were 0.63 ± 0.53 and 0.69 ± 0.24 mm, respectively, after 12 weeks. …”
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Date palm status and perspective in qatar by Muhammed, Nazir H.

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Solar hydrogen production via erbium oxide based thermochemical water splitting cycle by Bhosale, Rahul R.

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Changes in air quality during the first-level response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai Municipality, China by Bai, Yang

“…The results showed that air quality improved significantly During-FLR compared with Pre-FLR, with the concentrations of PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, and CO all decreasing significantly. …”
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Time-motion analysis of elite male kickboxing competition by Ouergui, Ibrahim

“…The fighting to nonfighting ratio was found to be 1:1. Moreover, the number of HIA and LIA and the time of LIA decreased in latter rounds (e.g., the average number of HIA was 27.1 ± 7.1, 25.1 ± 6.6, and 24.9 ± 6.1, respectively, for rounds 1, 2, and 3), meanwhile the time and number of pauses increased (e.g., the average pause times were 12.8 ± 11.4, 22.3 ± 22.6, and 24.6 ± 23.3 seconds, respectively, for rounds 1, 2, and 3). …”
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Regional variations in incidence of surgical site infection and associated risk factors in women undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis by Nazmul, Islam

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Nanoclay compatibilization of phase separated polysulfone/polyimide films for oxygen barrier by Ammar, Ali

“…Thermal decomposition (TGA) measurements of PSF/PI films showed a decrease in thermal stability upon adding C30B due to its surfactant modification, while film mechanical tensile modulus properties improved slightly by adding low concentration of C30B (~ 1 mass%), but higher nanoclay loading decreased tensile strength and elongation at break. …”
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Impacts of rural tourism-driven land use change on ecosystems services provision in Erhai Lake Basin, China by Li, Jinghui

“…© 2020 Elsevier B.V. Tourism is an expanding activity worldwide, with vital implications for local economies but also for ecosystem management. …”
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Secure two-user AF relaying networks using cooperative jamming by Mallat W.

“…We consider two sources, one destination, one eavesdropper and multiple amplify-and-forwards (AF) relays. …”
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Greater effects of high- compared with moderate-intensity interval training on cardio-metabolic variables, blood leptin concentration and ratings of perceived exertion in obese ado... by Racil, G.

“…Forty-seven participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups receiving either a 1:1 ratio of 15 s of effort comprising moderate-intensity interval training (MIIT at 80% maximal aerobic speed: MAS) or high-intensity interval training (HIIT at 100% MAS), with matched 15 s recovery at 50% MAS, thrice weekly, or a no-training control group. …”
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Improving Concrete Durability by Using Optimized Aggregate Gradation and Reducing Cement Content by Chung, Hung-Wen

“…The main findings from this study are as follows: (1) The cementitious content of typical Florida pavement and structural concrete can be reduced by as much as 10 to 15% without loss in workability of the fresh concrete, and without decreasing the strength and durability of the hardened concrete. (2) Portlandlimestone cement (Type IL) can be used as a substitute for ordinary Portland cement (Type I/II). (3) The OAG technique can be used to efficiently reduce the cementitious content of the concrete mixes and to improve their performance."…”
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