MODELING AND OPTIMIZATION OF DISTRICT COOLING SYSTEM by ISMAEN, RABAH

“…This research focuses on modeling and optimization of the design and operation of a district cooling system (DCS). The research investigates two solution paths: (1) the system transformation leading to re-organizing the conventional system (powered by the grid electricity) to achieve better economic and energy performance, and (2) the system integration of solar cooling technologies to enhance sustainable development for decreasing CO2 emissions. …”
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Synthesis and electrochemical properties of nickel oxide/carbon nanofiber composites by Al-Enizi, Abdullah M.

“…The specific capacitance (SC) was found to be highest (738 F g−1) at a calcination temperature of 400 °C. The charge transfer resistance (Rp) decreased as the calcination temperature was increased. …”
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Sulfobetaines Meet Carboxybetaines: Modulation of Thermo- and Ion-Responsivity, Water Structure, Mechanical Properties, and Cell Adhesion by Danko M.

“…The total nonfreezable water content decreases with the amount of carboxybetaine segment in the hydrogel feed and the compression moduli were in a range of 0.7-1.6 MPa. …”
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Plasticization and co-crystallization in LLDPE/wax blends. by Gumede, Thandi P.

“…The wax acts as an effective plasticizer for LLDPE, decreasing both its crystallization and melting temperature. …”
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Cellular immune activation in Sardinian middle-aged, older adults and centenarians by Sotgia, Salvatore

“…Notably, the group of centenarians had neopterin values comparable to those of 80- and 90-year-old groups, and significantly lower than that of 95-year-old group. This suggests a decreased monocyte/macrophage-mediated immune activation and an apparently preserved immune status in centenarians.…”
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Novel electroless deposited corrosion — resistant and anti-bacterial NiP–TiNi nanocomposite coatings by Fayyad E.M.

“…Below and above this concentration as well as after the heat treatment, the improvement in the corrosion protection of the composite coatings slightly decreases. Besides, the NiP–TiNi NCCs have effective antibacterial properties as the cell viability of Escherichia coli decreases from 100 to 19%.…”
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Bioremediation and nutrient removal from wastewater by Chlorella vulgaris by Znad H.

“…Over a 13-day period the highest biomass concentration Xmax of 1.6 g L−1 was attained for PWW with corresponding values of 1.2 d−1, 80% and 100% for μ, and TN and TP RE respectively. μ decreased to 0.75 d−1 for a 75%:25% blend of PWW with MLA and to 0.54 d−1 on further decreasing the blend ratio to 25:75 PWW: MLA, with corresponding TN removal efficiencies of 85% and 76% respectively; 100% removal of TP was obtained throughout. …”
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Short-term effects of warming treatment and precipitation manipulation on the ecophysiological responses of pinus densiflora seedlings by Yun, Soon Jin

“…The three precipitation manipulations consisted of decreased precipitation using transparent panels (–30%; P–), increased precipitation using pumps and drip irrigation (+30%; P+), and a control (0%; P0). …”
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Autonomous vehicle sunshade using aluminum panels by Bin Abul Kashem, Saad

“…The heat build-up inside of a vehicle cabin due to the direct composure of thermal energy when parked outside during the day can be a huge dilemma, the intensity of the problem can be decreased by covering the windows of the automobile, but drivers are reluctant to do it manually. …”
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Effect of calcium nitrate healing microcapsules on concrete strength and air permeability by Al-Ansari M.

“…However, the mix flexural strength did not show a significant statistical effect. Scanning electron micrograph images of the fracture surfaces of samples with microcapsules showed a good healing efficiency of calcium nitrate microcapsules. …”
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The nexus between debt structure, firm performance, and the financial crisis: non-linear panel data evidence from Japan by Zeitun, Rami

“…In addition, there is a U-shaped relationship between firm performance and short-term debt, suggesting that a firm's profit decreases at lower levels of short-term debt (below 45.2%) and increases at higher levels of debt with short-term maturity. …”
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Conceptual Based Hidden Data Analytics and Reduction Method for System Interface Enhancement Through Handheld devices by Babi, Syrinne Adnan

“…In addition, by using online consecutive reductions on search results, we adopted a method of displaying results in order of decreasing relevance. …”
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The effect of expanded graphite on the flammability and thermal conductivity properties of phase change material based on PP/wax blends by Mochane, M.J.

“…The study reports on the flammability, thermal stability, impact properties and thermal conductivity of shape-stabilized phase change materials based on a soft Fischer–Tropsch paraffin wax blended with polypropylene (PP). …”
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Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) inhibits proliferation, adhesion, migration, and invasion of human colorectal cancer cells by Al-Menhali, Afnan

“…Moreover, TVE also decreased adhesion to fibronectin in a concentration-dependent manner. …”
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An efficient green ionic liquid for the corrosion inhibition of reinforcement steel in neutral and alkaline highly saline simulated concrete pore solutions by Sliem, Mostafa H.

“…The inhibition efficiency was improved as the concentration of Q-32 and pH values were increased. However, it decreased as the temperature was raised. A Q-32 concentration of 20 µmol L–1 exhibited a 94% inhibition efficiency at 20 °C. …”
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The influence of oxygen, partial vacuum, temperature, relative humidity combined with gamma radiation on the mosquito, Culex pipiens complex l. I. Effect of exposure to temperature... by Hafez, Mahmood [محمود حافظ]

“…The results revealed that a temperature of 10°C was the most effective temperature on pupal mortality of Culex pipiens complex L. followed by 32°C then 20 and 26°C. …”
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Pilot-scale spiral wound membrane assessment for THM precursor rejection from upland waters by Golea, D.

“…The dissolved organic carbon (DOC) passage decreased with decreasing molecular weight cut-off, with a less than one-third the passage recorded for the NF membranes than for the UF ones. …”
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Pilot-scale spiral wound membrane assessment for THM precursor rejection from upland waters by Golea, D.

“…The dissolved organic carbon (DOC) passage decreased with decreasing molecular weight cut-off, with a less than one-third the passage recorded for the NF membranes than for the UF ones. …”
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Bond Strength of Basalt FRP Bars with Different Surface Treatments to Plain and Fiber-Reinforced Concrete by Al-Hamrani, Abathar

“…Two types of BFRP bars were tested, one with a sand-coated surface and the other with a ribbed surface. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on smoking (waterpipe and cigarette) and participants' BMI across various sociodemographic groups in Arab countries in the Mediterranean Region by Al Sabbah, Haleama

“…METHODS: The data were derived from a large-scale retrospective cross-sectional study using a validated online international survey from 38 countries (n=37207) conducted between 17 April and 25 June 2020. …”
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