In this research, fumed silica scaffolds modified via treatment with (3-chloropropyl)-triethoxysilane, piperazine, and trichlorotriazine groups were deployed for the specific detection of cyanide ions, thus paving the way for the detection of environ...
2,4,6-Trichloro-1,3,5-triazine (TCT) efficiently catalyzed the condensation reactions between 1,2-diamines and various enolizable ketones to afford 1,5-benzodiazepines in good to excellent yields. Simple and mild reaction conditions, the use of a che...
Question-asking is a key component of social communication, and interventions targeting this skill may be able to improve social functioning in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HFASD). This study introduced a novel interventio...
Protective action by annatto-derived delta-tocotrienol (δ-TCT) and soy-derived alpha-tocopherol (α-TOC) through the regulation of the PI3K/Akt-cyclin D1 pathway against nicotine-induced DNA damage is the focus of the present study. Nicotine, which ha...
With the improvements in sensor accuracy, the spectral features of high-resolution remote sensing images become more complex. As a result, the classification accuracy for land cover classification decreases. Remote sensing image enhancements can impr...
The antigens for acellular pertussis vaccines are made up of protein components that are purified directly from Bordetella pertussis (B. pertussis) bacterial fermentation. As such, there are additional B. pertussis toxins that must be monitored as re...
Thermal stresses are leading factors that influence low-temperature cracking behavior of asphalt pavements. During winter, when the temperature drops to significantly low values, tensile thermal stresses develop as a result of pavement contraction. C...
Background/Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to compare corneal parameters and compliance using a Pentacam HR–Scheimpflug (Pentacam HR) and a swept-source OCT Casia (Casia) in keratoconus (KC) patients post penetrating keratopl...
17 October 2016
Purpose: This research seeks to answer the basic question, “What would be the most determining factors if I perform regression analysis using several independent variables?” This paper suggests the way to estimate the proper royalty rate and up-front...
Traffic conflict technology (TCT) is widely used to assess the safety of work zones. The current TCT is temporal and (or) spatial proximity defined based, which can only detect two-vehicle or multi-vehicle conflicts, and is not competent for single-v...
Energy demand forecasted for the next several years has been bench marked due to the massive need for electrical energy. Solar power plants have earned a great marketplace position in recent years, but also face challenges in terms of power dissipati...
12 May 2021
Personal safety has had a renewed focus throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to behavioral change. The adoption of E-wallets facilitates social distancing and thereby helps prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This paper aims to inves...
An optical isolator circuit is developed to detect and dynamically relocate the photovoltaic (PV) module under partial shading. The suggested system control structure operates in two modes. Mode 1 governs the system at global maxima (GM) by tracing t...
This work presents an asymmetric p-i-p silicon diode structure (a-p-i-p) characterized using the Transient Current Technique (TCT) with a scanning pulsed laser system. The device, fabricated on n-type silicon (3–5 Ω·cm) with two id...
We present an in-depth investigation of the interpad (IP) gap region in the ultra-fast silicon detector (UFSD) Type 10, utilizing a femtosecond laser beam and the transient current technique (TCT) as probing instruments. The sensor, fabricated in the...
To successfully finalize projects and attain their determined purposes, it is indispensable to control all success criteria of a project. The time–cost trade-off (TCT) is known as a prevalent and efficient approach applied when the planned fini...
Partial shading on photovoltaic (PV) arrays reduces the overall output power and causes multiple maximas on the output power characteristics. Due to the introduction of multiple maximas, mismatch power losses become apparent among multiple PV modules...
In order to address the issue of power loss resulting from partial shadow and enhance the efficiency of photovoltaic power generation, the photovoltaic array reconfiguration technology is being increasingly utilized in photovoltaic power generation s...
At present, primary power generation depends on non-renewable energy resources, which will become extinct. Solar is the best option in renewable energy sources to achieve clean and green power extraction. Solar PV transforms light energy into electri...
Photovoltaic (PV) system output electricity is related to PV cells’ conditions, with the PV faults decreasing the efficiency of the PV system and even causing a possible source of fire. In industrial production, PV fault detection is typically labori...
Peptides displaying antimicrobial properties are being regarded as useful tools to evade and combat antimicrobial resistance, a major public health challenge. Here we have addressed dendrimers, attractive molecules in pharmaceutical innovation and de...
While the third generation of advanced high-strength steels (3rd Gen AHSS) have increasingly gained attention for automotive lightweighting, it remains unclear to what extent the developed methodologies for the conventional dual-phase (DP) steels are...
The increasing request for food sustainability is affecting the pasta sector in Italy. This phenomenon introduces different sources of uncertainties that, in turn, put pressure on all the stages of the supply chain, with a consequent emerging need fo...
A novel series of 4,6-disubstituted s-triazin-2-yl amino acid derivatives was prepared and characterized. Most of them showed antifungal activity against Candida albicans compared to clotrimazole (standard drug). Compounds bearing aniline derivatives...
In this contribution, we explored the interplay of guard ring (GR) configuration and isolation structures, as well as irradiation effects, which all together create a rich landscape of phenomena such as self-induced signals (“ghosts”) in...
Thyroid collision tumors (TCTs) are rare pathological findings, representing <1% of thyroid cancers. This study aimed to compare the main pathological features of TCTs containing medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and papillary thyroid carcinoma (P...
Acute pancreatitis (AP) poses a worldwide challenge due to the growing incidence and its potentially life-threatening course and complications. Specific targeted therapies are not available, prompting the identification of new pathways and novel ther...
The occurrence of emerging pharmaceutical contaminants, especially antibiotics in water systems is an alarming issue and is addressed using Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs). In this study, the degradation of antibiotic tetracycline hydrochloride (...
The current limited efficiency and reliability of tidal current turbines (TCTs) have posed significant challenges in effectively harnessing tidal stream energy. To address this issue, this paper undertakes both numerical and experimental studies to e...
Not only are small photovoltaic (PV) systems widely used in poor countries and rural areas where the electrical loads are low but they can also be integrated into the national electricity grid to save electricity costs and reduce CO2 emissions. Parti...
In this study, an examination was conducted of the influence of iron tallate on the composition and properties of highly viscous oil from the Strelovskoye deposit in the Samara region under thermal–catalytic treatment (TCT). The research reveal...
Device simulation plays a crucial role in complementing experimental device characterisation by enabling deeper understanding of internal physical processes. However, for simulations to be trusted, experimental validation is essential to confirm the...
Sensory processing, along with the integration of external inputs into stable representations of the environment, is integral to social cognitive functioning; challenges in these processes have been reported in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) since th...
Monocrystalline alloy with a nominal composition of Cu-13.7% Al-4.2% Ni (wt.%) that shows reversible martensitic transformations (RMTs) was studied. The alloy, manufactured by the “Memory Crystals Group” in Russia, was subjected to thermo-cyclical tr...
In this study, the effect of intermetallic compound (IMC) bridging on the cracking resistance of microbumps with two different under bump metallization (UBM) systems, Cu/solder/Cu and Cu/solder/Ni, under a thermal cycling test (TCT) is investigated....
The recovery of Au(III) from solution using adsorbents in the form of granules or powders is challenging due to issues such as instability during the recovery process or mass loss caused by small particle size. This study introduces a PEI-TCT/PVDF co...
Immune cell infiltrates within the tumor microenvironment can influence treatment response and outcome in several cancers. In this study, we developed RNA-based immune signatures from pan-cancer analysis that could serve as potential markers across t...
An effective approach to the fabrication of progressive epoxy nanocomposites by the incorporation of hydroxyl-terminated dendrimers functionalized graphene oxide (GO-TCT-Tris) is reported. The relationship between surface grafting, chemical construct...
Nanotwinned Cu (NT-Cu) is a promising candidate for Cu redistribution lines (RDLs). However, oxidation in NT-Cu lines is of concern because it increases electrical resistance and endangers the reliabilities of semiconductor devices such as temperatur...
Researchers have examined the common and specialized content knowledge (CCK/SCK) of physical education (PE) teachers and compared their pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) with student learning outcomes globally. However, little research has been rep...
2,4,6-Trichloro-1,3,5-triazine (TCT) offers the unique ability to undergo sequential nucleophilic substitution reactions using regular nucleophiles (first Cl replacement at 0 °C, second at RT, and third at >90 °C), making s-triazine a privileged s...
Background: This study aimed to investigate the extent and time course of peripheral neuromuscular fatigue of the knee extensors following different concurrent training protocols in recreationally active men. Methods: In a randomized, counterbalanced...
Background: Stroke is a primary contributor to persistent disability. Trunk control is commonly disrupted after a stroke, and it is a critical motor skill for many static and dynamic functions that are affected post-stroke. Objective: This study set...
Dynamic reconfiguration, the monitoring of power production, and the fault diagnosis of photovoltaic arrays, among other applications, require fast and accurate models of photovoltaic arrays. In the literature, some models use the Lambert-W function...
The deformation behavior of a high-strength Mg-Al-Sn-Zn alloy under loading reversals has been thoroughly examined through a combination of experimental measurements and crystal plasticity modeling. We focused on an age-treated alloy fortified by dis...
Symbiotic radio (SR) has recently emerged as a promising paradigm for enabling spectrum- and energy-efficient massive connectivity in low-power Internet-of-Things (IoT) networks. By allowing passive backscatter devices (BDs) to coexist with active pr...
The two photon absorption-transient current technique (TPA-TCT) was used to investigate a silicon strip detector with illumination from the top. Measurement and analysis techniques for the TPA-TCT of segmented devices are presented and discussed usin...
Mercury (Hg) contamination in water and soil poses severe ecological and human health risks, yet conventional sorbents often suffer from limited capacity, selectivity, and stability. Here, we report a bifunctional porous organic polymer (AMTD-TCT) ra...
The transition to renewable energy sources is vital for achieving sustainability, and photovoltaic (PV) systems play a key role in this shift. However, their performance can be significantly affected in snowy conditions, where the irradiation and ene...
To determine consistent change over time in keratoconus disease, it is necessary to establish progression cut-off values based on intersession variability of the device used to monitor the cornea. The aim of this study was to analyze the accuracy of...
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