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Therapeutic potential of flavonoids in cancer: ROS-mediated mechanisms
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play contradicting roles in cancer incidence and progression. Antioxidants have attracted attention as emerging therapeutic ...
An experimental investigation of emission performance of heterogenous catalyst jatropha biodiesel using RSM
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Tremendous growth in the number of automobiles in developed and developing global economies has exorbitantly boosted competition for petroleum products. Petroleum products derived from fossil fuels are predominantly ...
Effect of short fibres in the mechanical properties of geopolymer mortar containing oil-contaminated sand
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Sand contaminated with crude oil is becoming a major environmental issue around the world, while at the same time, fly ash generated by coal-fired power stations is having a detrimental effect on the environment. Previous ...
Electrochemical corrosion parameters for active and passive reinforcing steel in carbonated and sound concrete
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2021 , Article)
The electrochemical corrosion parameters, such as corrosion potential, corrosion current density, and the Tafel constants are necessary inputs for the corrosion modeling in reinforced concrete. Literature shows large ...
Nanostructural synergism as Mn-N-C channels in manganese (IV) oxide and fluffy g-C3N4 layered composite with exceptional catalytic capabilities
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Academic Press Inc.
, 2022 , Article)
The avenues of catalysis and material science are always accepted and it is hoped that a state-of-the-art catalyst with exceptional intrinsic redox characteristics would be produced. This study focused on developing a ...
Thermal behavior and post-heating fracture characteristics of polypropylene microfiber-reinforced geopolymer binders
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
This paper investigated the post-heating behavior of fly ash-based geopolymer binders reinforced with polypropylene (PP) microfibers. Geopolymer binders with different fiber contents including 0%, 0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.2% by ...
Comparative Study of Chemical Composition of the Halophyte Species Native to the Persian (Arabian) Gulf
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North Carolina State University
, 2021 , Article)
Extensive comparative characterization was performed to explore halophytes native to the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. Ten species collected from the Western region of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) were analyzed for their ...
Microbiome profiling of rotavirus infected children suffering from acute gastroenteritis
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Rotavirus (RV) is a leading cause of pediatric diarrhea and mortality worldwide. The virus causes acute gastroenteritis characterized by moderate to severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and fever. Microbial ...
Conflict resilience of water and energy supply infrastructure: Insights from yemen
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
Political instability and conflicts are contemporary problems across the Middle East. They threaten not only basic security, but also infrastructure performance. Supply infrastructure, providing basic services such as water ...
Legacies of state-building and political fragility in conflict-ridden Yemen: Understanding civil service change and contemporary challenges
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Cogent OA
, 2020 , Article)
Constitutional, economic and administrative reforms have generated debates about their unintended consequences in poor and developing countries, and the best way to steer them towards better outcomes. In-depth case study ...