Customization of an efficient and cost-effective optical biosensor for trace cadmium detection in milk samples by Varsha S. Pawar, Shivaji D. Pawar, Harish Mudila, Arif D. Sheikh, Ajeet Kaushik, Anil Kumar

“…Compared to the previous report's detection limit of 8.1 μg/L, this unique approach shows a lower limit of 4.8 μg/L. Such fabricated optical biosensor was designed to monitor urease activity to detect Cd ions in milk samples, where calibration was performed using UV–Vis spectroscopy and further validation was done using ICP-MS technology. …”
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Development of robust machine learning models for predicting flexural strengths of fiber-reinforced polymeric composites by Abdulhammed K. Hamzat, Umar T. Salman, Md Shafinur Murad, Ozkan Altay, Ersin Bahceci, Eylem Asmatulu, Mete Bakir, Ramazan Asmatulu

“…However, evaluating their flexural properties using conventional experimental techniques is time-consuming, costly, and limited by material and fabrication variations. This study investigates the potential of machine learning (ML) techniques to predict the flexural properties of fiber-reinforced composites accurately and efficiently. …”
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Resistive switching mechanisms in BiFeO3 devices with YBCO and Ag as top electrodes by Santiago Ceballos Medina, Lorena Marín Mercado, Alexander Cardona-Rodríguez, Mario Fernando Quiñonez Penagos, César Magén, Luis Alfredo Rodríguez, Juan Gabriel Ramírez

“…In this study, we investigate the RS properties of BiFeO3/YBa2Cu3O7−d (BFO/YBCO) bilayers grown on LSAT substrates, comparing two different top-electrode materials: YBCO and Ag. The devices were fabricated using reactive sputtering at high oxygen pressure, and their RS mechanisms were investigated via current-voltage (I-V) measurements. …”
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Enhanced biomechanical and biological performance of titanium scaffolds with gradient in pore sizes by Ara Jung, Jinju Jang, Hun Yeong Ban, Hee Jin Kim, Bomi Gweon, Dohyung Lim

“…Among various methods, powder bed fusion (PBF) stands out for its precision in implant design and fabrication. This study systematically investigates the structural, mechanical, and biological aspects of titanium scaffolds using PBF technology with varying pore sizes (400 μm, 600 μm, 800 μm, and 1000 μm). …”
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Adjusting (AlNi)/(FeCr) ratio to tailor microstructure and properties of A2-B2 dual-phase (AlNi)x(FeCr)100-x medium-entropy alloys by Guijiang Diao, Mingyu Wu, Anqiang He, Zhen Xu, Dhruv Bajaj, Daolun Chen, Ranran Fang, Anatoliy Vorobyev, Q.Y. Li, Dongyang Li

“…In this work, (AlNi)x(FeCr)100-x (x = 40, 50 and 60) A2-B2 dual-phase medium-entropy alloys (MEAs) fabricated using an arc-melting furnace were studied. …”
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Recommended antibiotic treatment agreement between infectious diseases specialists and ChatGPT® by Santiago Montiel-Romero, Sandra Rajme-López, Carla Marina Román-Montes, Alvaro López-Iñiguez, Héctor Orlando Rivera-Villegas, Eric Ochoa-Hein, María Fernanda González-Lara, Alfredo Ponce-de-León, Karla María Tamez-Torres, Bernardo Alfonso Martinez-Guerra

“…Methods Using data from microbiological isolates recovered in our center, we fabricated 100 cases of patients with different infections. …”
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Mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of circular oscillating laser direct energy deposited nickel-based superalloy after different heat-treatment processes by Yelin Xia, Haoran Wu, Keyi Liu, Jianbo Lei, Yabao Hu, Hanning Chen, Chen Zheng

“…Heat treatment can enhance the microstructure uniformity and mitigate element segregation in the nickel-based superalloy GH3536 fabricated via laser directional energy deposition, augmenting its mechanical and corrosion properties. …”
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Mechanical and microstructural characterization of graphene reinforced Alumina Ceramic matrix composite by Madhankumar Anbazhagan, Anthony Xavior Michael

“…This study addresses these difficulties by fabricating and characterizing graphene-reinforced alumina ceramic matrix composites to improve their mechanical and wear properties. …”
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Effect of different ceramic materials and dentin sealing on occlusal veneers bond strength and fracture resistance by Dina Mohamed Nasr, Rewaa Gaber AboElHassan

“…Materials and methods Human mandibular molars (N = 64/test) were prepared for occlusal veneer restorations fabricated from Lithium disilicate ceramic (LS) (control group), Zirconia-reinforced lithium Silicate ceramic (ZLS), High translucent zirconia ceramic (HZ), and Resin nano ceramic (LU) (n = 16). …”
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Reactivatable stimulated emission depletion microscopy using fluorescence-recoverable nanographene by Qiqi Yang, Antonio Virgilio Failla, Petri Turunen, Ana Mateos-Maroto, Meiyu Gai, Werner Zuschratter, Sophia Westendorf, Márton Gelléri, Qiang Chen, Goudappagouda, Hao Zhao, Xingfu Zhu, Svenja Morsbach, Marcus Scheele, Wei Yan, Katharina Landfester, Ryota Kabe, Mischa Bonn, Akimitsu Narita, Xiaomin Liu

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Sensitivity of Awaji Criteria and Revised El Escorial Criteria in the Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at First Visit in a Tunisian Cohort by Bademain Jean Fabrice Ido, Imen Kacem, Mahamadi Ouedraogo, Amina Nasri, Saloua Mrabet, Amina Gargouri, Mouna Ben Djebara, Bawindsongré Jean Kabore, Riadh Gouider

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Specific Antibody Production by Blood B Cells is Retained in Late Stage Drug-naïve HIV-infected Africans by Lydie Béniguel, Evelyne Bégaud, Fabrice Cognasse, Philippe Gabrié, Christophe D. Mbolidi, Mary A. Marovich, Céline Cazorla, Frédéric Lucht, Christian Genin, Olivier Garraud

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Substrate curvature influences cytoskeletal rearrangement and modulates macrophage phenotype by Austin Sovar, Matthew D. Patrick, Ramkumar T. Annamalai

“…This study investigates how substrate curvature impacts macrophage cytoskeletal dynamics, gene expression, and immunophenotype through mechanosensitive pathways.MethodsGelatin-based microgels with tunable surface curvatures were fabricated via water-in-oil emulsification and crosslinked with genipin. …”
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Sustainability assessment of single-atom catalysts in the transition to greener chemical processes by Mark A. Bajada, Maxim Tschulkow, Gianvito Vilé

“…We compared the greenhouse gas emissions and criticality factors associated with the fabrication of various catalytic entities alongside the economic implications of different synthetic routes to yield the targeted ester compound. …”
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Effect of Staining and External Bleaching on the Color Stability and Surface Roughness of Universal-Shade Resin-Based Composite by AlHabdan A, Alsuhaibani A, Alomran L, Almutib L

“…Twenty disc-shaped specimens from each material were fabricated and divided into two subgroups: one group was stained and bleached (staining group) and the other received bleaching treatment only (control group). …”
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The Effect of Infiltration Temperature on the Microstructure and Magnetic Levitation Force of Single-Domain YBa₂Cu₃O_7-x Bulk Superconductors Grown... by Nuerseman Maimaiti, Abulizi Abulaiti, Wanmin Yang

“…In the present study, to overcome the temperature limitations of the heat treatment process, the optimized Y₂O₃ +011 IG (011 refers to BaCuO₂ powder) method was employed to fabricate a group of single-domain Y-123 bulks with a high-temperature infiltration (1000–1300 °C). …”
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Enhanced sensing capabilities of UV–visible p-n and p-i-n photodiodes using unique layer and contact configurations by Ahmed Ali Alarabi, Osman Çiçek, Hasan Makara, Fatih Ünal, Merve Zurnacı, Şemsettin Altındal

“…The photosensitivity of the fabricated Device B reached a maximum of 4.05x104 at short circuit voltage (Vsc = 0 V). …”
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Antimicrobial and Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Acrylic Resin Containing Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Supported on 4A Zeolite by Mahdiyeh Esmaeilzadeh, Baharak Divband, Bahram Ranjkesh, Fatemeh Pournaghi Azar, Fatemeh Yeganeh Sefidan, Mojgan Kachoei, Behnaz Karimzadeh

“…The mean flexural strengths of acrylic specimens containing 2wt% and 4wt% of synthesized nanoparticles were significantly lower than those of the resin without nanoparticles. Fabricated samples showed favorable antibacterial properties but decreased flexural strength.…”
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Assessment of Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of a Proprietary Preparation of Quercetin–Rutin Blend (SophorOx™) in Exercised Rats by Devanand Shanmugasundaram, James Martin Roza

“…Sprague–Dawley rats were orally administered SophorOx™ at 500 mg·kg−1·b.w. and subjected to daily exercise on a fabricated treadmill for 4 weeks. A total of 24 animals were randomly divided into four groups. …”
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Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Dermatoses Observed in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients at the National Teaching Hospital (NTH-HKM) of Cotonou, Benin by Hugues Adégbidi, Fabrice Akpadjan, Odile Houngbo, Jacques Vigan, Bérénice Dégboé, Nadège Agbessi, Christiane Koudoukpo, Félix Atadokpèdé

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