Microbial ecology of sandflies—the correlation between nutrition, Phlebotomus papatasi sandfly development and microbiome by Slavica Vaselek, Bulent Alten

“…We evaluated the impact of larval nutrition on laboratory-reared sandflies in correlation to the abundance of food, light starvation, and food with/without live microbiome, by monitoring the survival and development of immature stages, and the longevity of adult sandflies. Within this study we examined 360 larvae, 116 pupae, and 120 adult flies of Phlebotomus papatasi for the microbial gut content. …”
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Adsorption by Active and Inactive : Batch Studies by Hatice Atacag Erkurt, Mustafa Özyurt, Ayla Özer

“…Under optimal conditions, the maximum monolayer LB adsorption capacities of active and inactive A. oryzae were 61 and 66 mg/g, respectively. The longevity of this decolourization activity under optimal conditions was investigated in repeated mode by adding 250 mg/ℓ of dye in five dosages (50 mg/ℓ each) in the growth medium of A. oryzae . …”
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CMM-Based Volumetric Assessment Methodology for Polyethylene Tibial Knee Inserts in Total Knee Replacement by Wei Jiang, Cuicui Ji, Zhongmin Jin, Yuntian Dai

“…Accurate volumetric wear assessment of the polyethylene knee inserts has been an essential subject for improving the longevity. A new CMM-based methodology was presented to determine volumetric material loss based on curve surface fitting without prewear data, CAD model, or original design of drawings. …”
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Dust removal on solar panels of exploration rovers using Chladni patterns by Hyunsung Cho, Jungyu Woo, Junyeong Park, Jinung Lee, Seongpil Cho

“…In conclusion, our approach not only enhances the efficiency of solar panels but also has the potential to improve the overall performance and longevity of Mars exploration missions.…”
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TLR Specific Immune Responses against Helminth Infections by Sivaprakasam Rajasekaran, Rajamanickam Anuradha, Ramalingam Bethunaickan

“…Despite marked improvement in the quality of lives across the globe, more than 2 million individuals in socioeconomically disadvantaged environments remain infected by helminth (worm) parasites. Owing to the longevity of the worms and paucity of immunologic controls, these parasites survive for long periods within the bloodstream, lymphatics, and gastrointestinal tract resulting in pathologic conditions such as anemia, cirrhosis, and lymphatic filariasis. …”
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Utility-Oriented Placement of Actuator Nodes with a Collaborative Serving Scheme for Facilitated Business and Working Environments by Chi-Un Lei, Woon Kian Chong, Ka Lok Man

“…Through spreading serving duties among correctly located ANs, deployment cost can be reduced, utility of ANs can be fully utilized, and the system longevity can be improved. The problem has been converted into a binary integer linear programming optimization problem. …”
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A Simple Technique for Sustaining Solar Energy Production in Active Convective Coastal Regions by Moses E. Emetere, Marvel L. Akinyemi, Etimbuk B. Edeghe

“…A theoretical solar farm was illustrated to generate stable power supply with emphasis on the longevity of the PV module proposed by introducing an electronic concentrator pillar (CP). …”
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Ensuring Safety and Reliability: An Overview of Lithium-Ion Battery Service Assessment by Cezar Comanescu

“…These events emphasize the need for robust reliability and safety measures to ensure consistent performance and longevity. Factors like battery chemistry, design, manufacturing, and operating conditions can all influence the reliability of LIBs. …”
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Master of Monitoring and Evaluation by Kabale University

“…This course recognizes the longevity of the practices of monitoring and evaluation which have trekked the long journey of human civilization and are claimed to be as old as man himself as well as th e growing importance attached to this field both as a practice and academic study. …”
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Role of cognitive impairment in predicting the long-term risk of all-cause mortality: a 20-year prospective cohort study in China by Shuang Zhao, Han Yang, Haijuan Zhao, Miao Miao, Qingqing Wang, Yaru Wang, Yuying Yin, Xin Wang

“…Conclusion Baseline cognitive impairment was inversely associated with longevity among the elderly Chinese. The rapid cognitive decline increased all-cause mortality, and this risk would continue for 20 years. …”
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PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION WITH CERAMIC RESTORATIONS IN THE ANTERIOR REGION FOLLOWING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT by Alexandra-Ioana Danila, Dana Cristina Bratu, Dan Lolos, Roxana Oancea, Mihai Rominu, Sorin Gheorghe Mihali

“…These findings highlight the importance of regular follow-up visits to ensure the longevity of the restorations and to inform future treatment planning.…”
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Comparison of CMM and Micro-CT Volumetric Analysis of Polyethylene Tibial Knee Inserts in Total Knee Replacement by Wei Jiang, Cuicui Ji, Huaxing Xiao, Zhongmin Jin, Yuntian Dai

“…Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) bearings are used widely in orthopaedic joint replacement as a prominent material for improving the longevity, which is dramatically influenced by wear of polyethylene. …”
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Rechargeable Batteries for Renewable Energy: Current Status, Technical Challenges, and Future Directions by Hu Qihan

“…Furthermore, this paper addresses the technology’s global application cases, as well as the status of its development and the major problems, such as safety, cost, longevity, environmental impact, and other issues. …”
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The Effectiveness of the Green Design and Manufacturing Decision in Achieving the Outstanding Performance of the Industrial Companies: An Analytical Study in Al-Zawraa General Comp... by Ikhlas Satar Oglah

“…This change would not only help to reduce industrial pollution rates and benefit the environment but also enhance the company's appeal to consumers and ensure its longevity and competitiveness in the local and global industrial markets. …”
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Spillover effect of children’s education on parental physical functioning over the life course by Dan Chen

“…Despite accumulated knowledge on the role of children’s education on parental longevity in developed contexts, it remains unknown how children’s education may influence the trajectories of parental physical well-being over the aging process, particularly in developing contexts. …”
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Study on the Structural Strength Assessment of Mega Offshore Wind Turbine Tower by Jianlun Jiang, Han Koo Jeong, Haoyu Dou

“…As the demand for renewable energy increases, the design of mega offshore wind turbines requires robust solutions for structural reliability and longevity. Using finite element analysis (FEA), this research evaluates the effectiveness of various internal stiffener designs—ring stiffeners, skeletal-type stiffeners, and their combinations—in reinforcing cylindrical offshore wind turbine towers against wind and wave forces. …”
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DA AMOSTRAGEM À PURIFICAÇÃO: METODOLOGIAS E TÉCNICAS PARA AVALIAÇÃO DE SILOXANOS NO BIOGÁS by Carla M. B. Gomes, Cleuciane T. do Nascimento, Rodolfo A. Schaffner, Guilherme E. Q. Souza, Alessandra Freddo, Daiana G. Martinez, Helton J. Alves

“…VMSs are commonly found in personal care products and industrial applications, and their presence is highly detrimental to biogas energy generation equipment by forming silica deposits that cause fouling and damage, reducing operational efficiency and system longevity. In this context, three topics are crucial: (i) sampling techniques (bags, gas cylinders, canisters, adsorbent tubes, and impingers); (ii) detection and quantification methods for VMSs, highlighting gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry; and (iii) biogas purification/removal strategies (adsorption, absorption, refrigeration/condensation, biological degradation, and membrane separation). …”
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Nutrient Stocks and Distribution in Ghanaian Cocoa Ecosystems by A. M. Mohammed, J. S. Robinson, A. Verhoef, D. J. Midmore

“…Therefore, some existing cocoa farms in Ghana were sampled on the basis of shade management (shaded and unshaded) and production site longevity (Eastern region > Western North region) to determine the nutrient stock and distributions in them. …”
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Biologics in Paediatric Crohn's Disease by Oliver Gouldthorpe, Anthony G. Catto-Smith, George Alex

“…Therapy in children must take account of a different set of risks for toxicity compared to adults, but also to their longevity. Biologic drugs present remarkable advantages in terms of disease control for children, especially in those whose disease cannot be controlled with conventional therapies, but their long-term risks are still being assessed. …”
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Effect of Multilayers CdS Nanocrystalline Thin Films on the Performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Abdullah A. Hussain, Haider Abdulelah, Ali H. Amteghy, Raed A. Dheyab, Ban Hamdan AlMulla

“…Due to relatively low price and nontoxicity of photovoltaic (PV) systems, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) recently gained a lot of attention in terms of improving their performance and longevity. Because most of the major elements are impacted by their separate production and layering procedures, the substances in DSSCs are critical to achieving these goals. …”
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