Dynamic workload patterns prediction for proactive auto-scaling of web applications by Iqbal W.

“…Proactive auto-scaling methods dynamically manage the resources for an application according to the current and future load predictions to preserve the desired performance at a reduced cost. However, auto-scaling web applications remain challenging mainly due to dynamic workload intensity and characteristics which are difficult to predict. …”
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Plasma volume variations in response to high intensity interval training in obese women: The influential role of menopausal status and age by Jabbour, Georges

“…For all women pre- and post-HIIT comparisons revealed significant differences in the extent of PV reduction at all two points (P < 0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that age was a significant contributor to the decreases in plasma volume (PV) observed both after warm-up and following the supramaximal cycling test - SCT (r = 0.44 and r = 0.57). …”
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Thermodynamic evaluation of hydrazine assisted glycerol reforming for syngas production and coke inhibition by Ashraf J.

“…The analysis was performed at temperatures from 300K to 1000K under unit atmospheric pressure. A comparative study on steam reforming of glycerol (SRG) and glycerol reforming reaction with hydrazine has been conducted in the presence of hydrazine that act as a suitable reducing agent. …”
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Phytoplankton size changes and diversity loss in the southwestern Mediterranean Sea in relation to long-term hydrographic variability by Ramírez-Romero, Eduardo

“…This novel study shows an overall rise in the proportion of small phytoplankton cells and a decreasing trend in phytoplankton diversity in the southern Mediterranean area. …”
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Compatibilizing role of carbon nanotubes in poly(vinyl alcohol)/starch blend by Jose, J.

“…Polymer nanocomposites based on poly(vinyl alcohol)/starch blend and carbon nanotubes (CNT) were prepared by solution mixing, followed by casting. Glycerol was used as a plasticizer and added in the starch dispersion. …”
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The Role of Key Impurity Elements on the Performance of Aluminium Electrolysis - Current Efficiency and Metal Quality by Al-Mejali, Jassim Ali

“…Phosphorus showed to have a much longer retention time in the bath than silicon. …”
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Spectrofluorometric investigations on the solvent effects on the photocyclization reaction of diclofenac by Abdulilah Dawoud, Bani-Yaseen

“…The solvent effects were qualitatively and quantitatively assessed employing various solvatochromic models, including multi-parameter linear regression analysis (MLRA). Interestingly, the MLRA results (R = 0.99) revealed that the photoconversion rate increases with increasing solvent polarizability (π*) and H-bond donor capability (α), whereas the rate decreases with increasing hydrogen-bond acceptor capability (β). …”
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Thermoelectric properties of SbNCa3 and BiNCa3 for thermoelectric devices and alternative energy applications by Bilal, M.

“…The maximum values of thermal conductivity are 92×1014 W/m K s and 88×1014 W/m K s for SbNCa3 and BiNCa3 respectively at a temperature of 900 K. The peak values of 5×1020/Ω m s and 5.2×1020/Ω m s are achieved for n-type SbNCa3 and BiNCa3 respectively at a temperature of 300 K. …”
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Parasites As Indicators Of Environmental Change And Pollution In Marine Ecosystems by Mackenzie, Ken

“…Conversely, many ectoparasites are highly resistant to environmental change and will respond to such change by increased levels of infection. As a general rule, infections with endoparasitic helminths with complex indirect life cycles tend to decrease, while infections with ectoparasites with direct single-host life cycles tend to increase, with increasing levels of pollution. …”
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Removal of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) pollutants from water by novel TiO2-Coconut Shell Powder (TCNSP) composite by Khraisheh, Majeda

“…A number of composite/radiation types and intensities were tested. …”
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Study of performance, combustion, and emissions parameters of DI-diesel engine fueled with algae biodiesel/diesel/n-pentane blends by Elkelawy, Medhat

“…Through performance tests, it was found that 15 ml of n-pentane per liter was the best addition as it caused an increase in the brake thermal efficiency of 7.1% and a decrease in brake specific fuel consumption of 6.4% compared to the elegant B50. …”
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Understanding the mechanisms mediating cardio-renal benefit of empagliflozin in type 2 diabetes mellitus by Dimitrios, Patoulias

“…They have demonstrated1 that empagliflozin treatment resulted in a significant decrease in pulse pressure (PP), mean arterial pressure (MAP) and cardiac workload, compared with placebo; at week 12, placebo-adjusted mean changes from baseline were − 2.5 mmHg for PP, − 2.2 mmHg for MAP and − 315 mmHg x beats per minute (bpm) for cardiac workload (p < 0.0001 for all). …”
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Investigating the Properties of Electrodeposited of Ni-P-ZrC Nanocomposite Coatings by Fayyaz O.

“…Superior corrosion resistance along with higher mechanical performance is becoming a primary requirement to decrease operational costs in the industries. …”
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Adhesive properties of polyester treated by cold plasma in oxygen and nitrogen atmospheres by Novak, I.

“…Polyester foil was treated by the surface diffuse barrier discharge (SDBD) plasma at atmospheric pressure in oxygen and/or in nitrogen containing a small amount of oxygen to improve its surface and adhesive properties. …”
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The effect of expanded graphite on the physical properties of conductive EVA/wax phase change blends for thermal energy storage by Mochane, M. J.

“…The composites showed a decrease in impact strength with increasing EG and wax contents. …”
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The frequency of polycystic ovary syndrome in young reproductive females in Qatar by Sharif, Elham

“…Hormonal analysis demonstrated a significant increase in androgens (total testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and free testosterone), and a significant decrease in sex hormone-binding globulin in our PCOS group, with a P-value ,0.05. …”
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Optimal operation of hybrid electrical and thermal energy storage systems under uncertain loading condition by Mehrjerdi H.

“…This paper presents a hybrid model of an energy storage system including thermal and electrical energy storage systems in the building with thermal and electrical loads. …”
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Simulation and experimental study of underwater dissimilar friction-stir welding between aluminium and steel by Eyvazian, Arameh

“…0.2-m. The formation of a curved interface due to enhanced materials mixing atthe advancing side is noted with a linear hardness gradient across the dissimilar weldment.Superior mechanical strength of ?…”
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Spatial variability of summer hydrography in the central Arabian Gulf by Ali Elobaid, Elnaiem

“…The Arabian Gulf is a very significant ocean body, which hosts more than 55% of the oil reserves of the world and produces about 30% of the total production, and thus, it is likely to face high risk and adverse problems by the intensified environmental stressors and severe climatic changes. …”
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Effect of Zn and Ni substitution on structural, morphological and magnetic properties of tin oxide nanoparticles by Bhuvana, S.

“…The substitution of Ni creates a vital change in magnetic properties that has been measured by vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM).…”
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