A predictive strategy for lifetime maximization in selective relay networks by Mousavifar, S.A.

“…Two algorithms based on an energy conserving dynamic transmit power threshold are proposed for improving the lifetime in relay networks utilizing selective relay strategies with amplify-and-forward (AF) relays. the lifetime of the relay network is defined as the maximum number of successfully received messages satisfying a desired SNR at the destination under probability of outage constraints. …”
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Association between Serum Vitamin D Status and Circadian Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study by Arabi, Ahmed

“…The association between vitamin D deficiency and CircS was stronger than that with MetS. Additionally, a dose-response gradient in odds of CircS components, particularly with short sleep duration, was noted as serum vitamin D levels decreased. …”
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Prenatal alcohol exposure is associated with early motor, but not language development in a South African cohort by Hendricks, Gaironeesa

“…Objective:To investigate the association of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and early neurodevelopment in the first 2 years of life, adjusting for maternal sociodemographic and psychosocial factors, in the Drakenstein Child Health Study (DCHS), a South African birth cohort study.Methods:The DCHS comprises a population-based birth cohort of 1143 children, of which, a subsample completed the Bayley Scales of Infant Development-III (BSID-III) at 6 (n = 260) and 24 months of age (n = 734). …”
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Complex-impedance response of an Ag/TeO2-V2O5/Ag structure by El-Muraikhi, M.

“…The ac conductivity of glass samples of composition 50 mol% TeO2 and 50 mol% V2O5 has been analyzed. The samples were prepared by the usual melt-quench method. …”
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Magnesium Intake and Sleep Disorder Symptoms: Findings from the Jiangsu Nutrition Study of Chinese Adults at Five-Year Follow-Up. by Cao, Yingting

“…In total, 5.3%, 13.2% and 35.7% of the subjects reported daytime falling asleep, daytime sleepiness, and snoring during sleep, respectively. …”
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Effect of octylphenol polyethylene oxide on the corrosion inhibition of steel in 0.5 M H2SO4 by Algaber, A.S

“…A non-ionic surfactant, octylphenol polyethylene oxide (OPPEO), was evaluated as an inhibitor for corrosion of low-carbon steel in 0.5M H 2SO4. …”
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A dynamic MOPSO algorithm for multiobjective optimal design of hybrid renewable energy systems by Sharafi, Masoud

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CO2 Absorption Capacity and its Enthalpy of Absorption in Aqueous Blend of MDEA/Piperazine/Arginine by Talkhan, A.G.

“…In this work, the solubility data of CO2 in aqueous blends of N-Methyldiethanolamine, Piperazine and Arginine (MDEA/PZ/ARG) of a total concentration of two moles is presented. …”
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Correlated decay of triplet excitations in the shastry-sutherland compound SrCu2 (BO3)2 by Zayed, M.E.

“…The excitation amplitude rapidly decreases as a function of temperature, while the integrated spectral weight can be explained by an isolated dimer model up to 10 K. …”
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An integrative bioinformatics pipeline to demonstrate the alteration of the interaction between the ALDH2*2 allele with NAD and Disulfiram. by J, Christy Priyadharshini

“…Our findings reveal that the interaction of NAD to the protein is disturbed by the E504K/E487K variant whereas the drug Disulfiram has a similar effect as both native ALDH2 and ALDH2 bearing E504K/E487K variant. …”
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Photocatalytic and Superhydrophilic TiO2-SiO2 Coatings on Marble for Self-Cleaning Applications by Sutar, Rajaram S.

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Dietary L-carnitine and vitamin-E; a strategy to combat ochratoxin-A induced immunosuppression by Bhatti S.A.

“…Histopathological and morphometric examination of the bursa of Fabricius exhibited a decrease in the severity and frequency of OA induced lesions in the presence of dietary LC and/or VE. …”
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A Reverse MultipleChoice Based mLearning System by Karkar, AbdelGhani

“…Koorsse et al. [5] proposed a mobile based system that uses two multiple-choice assessment methods. …”
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Solar-driven hydrogen production from a water-splitting cycle based on carbon-TiO2 nano-tubes by Almomani F.

“…The newly developed Carbon-TiO2 nano-tubes (C-Ti-NTs) aimed at improving the practical applications of TiO2 composites under natural solar irradiation conditions, enhancing the absorption of UV and VIS-light, reduces the required bandgap energy and decreases the chance for photo-induced-charges recombination. …”
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Study of diesel-biodiesel blends combustion and emission characteristics in a CI engine by adding nanoparticles of Mn (II) supramolecular complex by Elkelawy, M.

“…The supramolecular complex (SC1) [Mn(EIN)4(NCS)2] was synthesized and characterized as a new nanosized emulsion additive to improve the fuel incineration and emission formation behavior of a diesel-biodiesel blends-fueled CI engine. …”
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Accelerated weathering effects on poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and PHBV/TiO2 nanocomposites by Antunes, A.

“…It also slowed down the decrease in mechanical properties. The mechanical properties were shown to gradually decrease for the PHBV/TiO2 nanocomposites, whereas a sharp drop was observed for the neat PHBV after an accelerated weathering exposure. …”
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Molecular insights of the G2019S substitution in LRRK2 kinase domain associated with Parkinson's disease: A molecular dynamics simulation approach. by Agrahari, Ashish Kumar

“…Therefore, in this study, we used 200 ns molecular dynamic simulation using the GROMACS 5.1.4 package software to investigate the impact of the G2019S substitution on the structure of the kinase domain of LRRK2. …”
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Investigation of flexible polymer-Tl2O3 nanocomposites for x-ray detector applications by Al-Sulaiti L.A.

“…Electrical impedance tests are conducted as a function of nanoparticle concentration and temperature for the membranes, and they reveal that the dc electrical resistance of the membranes decreases with increasing both nanoparticle concentration and temperature. …”
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Synthesis of Nanosilica for the Removal of Multicomponent Cd2+ and Cu2+ from Synthetic Water: An Experimental and Theoretical Study by Al-Saida, Basel

“…Therefore, this study focuses on utilizing a nanosilica for the adsorption of Cd2+ and Cu2+ from water. …”
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A new insight into the separation of oil from oil/water emulsion by Fe3O4?SiO2 nanoparticles by Elmobarak W.F.

“…For the oil recovery process, the Fe3O4 was applied for the inhibition (i.e., decrease) of oil sedimentation, and the SiO2 NPs were applied for wettability alteration and IFT reduction. …”
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