Effects of rutile-TiO2 nanoparticles on accelerated weathering degradation of poly(Lactic Acid) by Antunes, A.

“…Thermal stability decreased in the presence of TiO2 and a double melting peak was observed for the PLA/TiO2 nanocomposite. …”
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Three dimensional evaluation of the skeletal and temporomandibular joint changes following stabilization splint therapy in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders and mandi... by Ahmed, Madiha Mohammed Saleh

“…The value of the difference from the bilateral condyle head position to the X and Z axes significantly decreased from 2.50 ± 1.56 mm and 2.30 ± 1.57 mm to 1.64 ± 1.58 mm and 1.82 ± 1.11 mm, respectively. …”
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Variation in temperature and light but not salinity invokes antioxidant enzyme activities in germinating seeds of Salsola drummondii by A. Rasheed,A. Hameed,M. A. Khan &B. Gul

“…Seeds with efficient antioxidant defence system show higher germination under stress conditions; however, such information is limited for the halophyte seeds. …”
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Analysis and Extension of Switched Inductor and Capacitor Based High Gain DC-DC Boost Converter with Flexible Control at Higher Gains by Iqbal, A.

“…Moreover, it has the lowest voltage stress across the switches and a continuous current at the input, making it a viable option for renewable energy systems. …”
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Reinforcement of polyacrylamide-co-tert-butyl acrylate base gel using nanosilica for conformance control at low and high reservoir temperatures by Shamlooh M.

“…Silica (silicon dioxide) has been found to have a strengthening effect as well as it enhances the thermal and mechanical stability of the system. …”
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Thermal properties of smart microencapsulated paraffin/plaster composites for the thermal regulation of buildings by Karkri M.

“…DS5001X microcapsules containing a paraffin mixture with a melting point of 26 �C to develop new construction materials with high thermal energy storage capacity for use in high-comfort constructive systems. …”
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Drive-up INR testing and phone-based consultations service during COVID-19 pandemic in a pharmacist-lead anticoagulation clinic in Qatar: Monitoring, clinical, resource utilization... by Alhmoud, Eman N.

“…Methods: The study comprised of two components: a retrospective cohort study of all eligible patients who attended anticoagulation clinic over 1-year period (6 months before and 6 months after service transition) and a cross-sectional survey of eligible patients who agreed to provide data about their satisfaction with the new service. …”
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Evaluation of nasal septal deviation and maxillary bone and nasal airway dimensions and volumes using cone-beam computed tomography in patients with unilateral palatal canine displ... by Osman, Safa A. Azim

“…PDC subjects have reduced palate thickness and decreased nasal airway volume. In the presence of NSD, the odds of developing PDC increase by 3.35 times, and for each one-unit increase in the maxillary bone volume, the odds of developing PDC decrease by 20%.…”
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Does the Mediterranean Diet Have Any Effect on Lipid Profile, Central Obesity and Liver Enzymes in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Subjects? A Systematic Review and Meta-... by Del Bo', Cristian

“…RCTs with NAFLD subjects were included in this systematic review with a mean intervention duration from 6 weeks to 1 year, and different intervention strategies, mainly including energy restriction MD (normal or low glycaemic index), low-fat MD with increased monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and increased exercise expenditure. …”
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Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific burden of diarrhoeal diseases, their risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2021, for 204 countries and territories: a systematic analy... by Hmwe Hmwe, Kyu

“…FindingsIn 2021, diarrhoeal diseases caused an estimated 1·17 million (95% uncertainty interval 0·793–1·62) deaths globally, representing a 60·3% (50·6–69·0) decrease since 1990 (2·93 million [2·31–3·73] deaths). …”
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An experimental study on the effect of using gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuel on diesel engine performance and emissions by Bassiony, M. A.

“…In addition, using the GTL and G50 fuels as alternatives to the diesel resulted in a significant decrease in engine CO, NOx, and SO2 emissions. 2016 Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University…”
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INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RECLAIMED RUBBER AND SAWDUST COMPOSITE by MATAR, MOHAMMED S. A.

“…The tensile strength and rupture strain (ductility) decreased with the increase of wood content. The highest tensile strength (6.67 MPa) was observed in the virgin samples, while the lowest strength (2.49 MPa) was observed in the 20% wood content sample. …”
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Effects Of Gamma Radiation On The Mating Activity Of The Mediterranean Fruit Fly. Ceratitis Capitata Weid by Wakid, A. M.

“…On the other hand, the mating frequency of the irradiated males was increased when caged with irradiated females, and the majority mated 4 times. There was a slight decrease in the ability of the irradiated males to inseminate normal females at all doses tested.…”
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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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Chemical characterization and therapeutic properties of Achillea biebersteinii leaf aqueous extract synthesized copper nanoparticles against methamphetamine-induced cell death in P... by Wang, G.

“…According to these results, it seems that CuNPs could be administrated as a neuroprotective supplement or drug for the treatment of central nervous system disorders in clinical trials.…”
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Growth and protein content of wheat kernels treated with three Growth regulators by Abo Hamed, S. A.

“…Alar at all doses caused a decrease in grain protein, except for 20 mg/L which increased the protein on 46 and 60 days post-anthesis. …”
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Using Event History Analysis in the Social Sciences by Mozahem, Najib A.

“…It involves calculating the probability that an individual will log into the system at a certain time, in addition to finding the factors that might either increase or decrease this probability. …”
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Osmotic-driven release of papaverine hydrochloride from novel poly(decane-co-tricarballylate) elastomeric matrices by Shaker, Mohamed A.

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valuation of salt tolerance in selected Qatari halophytes at the two initial growth stages by Alhaddad, Fedae A.

“…In general the seed germination experiments showed a decrease in the rate of germination as the salt concentration increased. …”
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Energy depletion and opportunistic microbial colonisation in white syndrome lesions from corals across the Indo-Pacific by Smith, Hillary A.

“…Total lipid levels varied significantly among locations, though a consistent stepwise decrease from healthy tissues from healthy colonies (HH) to healthy tissue on WS-diseased colonies (HD; i.e. preceding the lesion boundary) to diseased tissue on diseased colonies (DD; i.e. lesion front) was observed, demonstrating a reduction in energy reserves. …”
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