In Situ Swelling Behavior of Chitosan-Polygalacturonic Acid/Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites in Cell Culture Media by Rohit Khanna, Kalpana S. Katti, Dinesh R. Katti

“…The molecular and mechanical characteristics of in situ degradation behavior of chitosan-polygalacturonic acid/hydroxyapatite (Chi-PgA-HAP) nanocomposite films is investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and modulus mapping techniques for up to 48 days of soaking in cell culture media. …”
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Advances in Surface Plasmon Resonance-Based Biosensor Technologies for Cancer Cell Detection by Bhishma Karki, Arun Uniyal, Amrindra Pal, Vivek Srivastava

“…The titanium disilicide (TiSi2) nanosheet is placed in between silver (Ag) and black phosphorus (BP) films in the Kretschmann arrangement. This biosensor executes better over a wide range of refractive index variations, including biological cell distribution in individual blood. …”
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Enhanced Thermal Performance and Impact Strength of UHMWPE/Recycled-PA6 Blends Synthesized via a Melting Extrusion Route by Xiuying Yang, Junye Cheng, Guangping Zheng, Deqing Zhang

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Mediatising the Lives of Internally Displaced People: Documentary and Cinematic Aspect by Олександр Бутко, Вікторія Черниш

“…The following methods were used: theoretical (analysis of films, information sources, generalisation of information material, determination of the interdependence of the components that form attitudes towards IDPs in general); comparative and analytical (study of the impact of IDPs on the life of host communities); empirical (observation of life and display of various aspects on the screen that can be used for further research). …”
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Structural, Optical, and Mechanical Properties of Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Graphene Oxide Microfibers for Optoelectrical Applications by Shahab Kharazmi

“…In this study, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) nanocomposite films containing graphene oxide (GO) in three different volume fractions of GO as filler (PVP/GO-F: 0.01, 0.03, and 0.05 wt.% GO) were prepared via a simple stretching method as a highly luminescent and flexible material. …”
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Measuring Setup for Investigation and Visualization of the Percolation Phenomenon in Non-Оrdered Models of Metal-Dielectric Nanocomposites by P. Okal

“…On the basis of these results, a percolation threshold was established for a matrix with a random distribution of metallic phase elements, the value of which is about 50 %. Films and pictures of partial discharges with visible percolation channels were taken with the camera with which the stand was equipped.…”
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Malaria prevalence and patients’ knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices toward the disease in the Jawi District, Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia by Mekete Damen, Damtew Bekele, Fikru Gashaw

“…The findings were considered significant at P < 0.05.ResultsAmong 62,624 blood films between 2015 and 2021 at Jawi Health Center, 40.9% were positive. …”
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Spectroscopic, Diagnostics, and Surface Modification of Stainless Steel Doped with Ti Plasma Produced by DC Magnetron Sputtering and Used in Biomedical Applications by Mustafa A. Mahmood, Riyam Adnan Hammudi

“…In the current study, titanium films with ~3 nm thickness were developed on 304 stainless steel bars by DC magnetron sputtering technique. …”
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Skeletal age assessed by Greulich-Pyle: Intra-observer and inter-observer agreement among male pubertal tennis players. by Jorge M Celis-Moreno, Diogo V Martinho, Manuel J Coelho-E-Silva, Isabel Fragoso, Luís P Ribeiro, Élvio R Gouveia, Tomas Oliveira, João Gonçalves-Santos, Oscar M Tavares, Ricardo R Cayolla, Pedro Duarte-Mendes, Jan M Konarski, Robert M Malina, Gillian K Myburgh, Sean P Cumming, Lauren B Sherar

“…Two observers independently examined all films on two occasions using the GP method. The SA of each bone was evaluated. …”
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Bone Marrow Infiltration Is a Distinctive Risk Factor for Rituximab Infusion-Related Reactions in CD20-Positive B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma by Shinya Ohata, Kei Takenaka, Daisuke Sugiyama, Takeshi Sugimoto

“…To evaluate the bone marrow infiltration of B-NHL cells, May–Giemsa stain of bone marrow films and flow cytometry examination of bone marrow aspiration samples were performed. …”
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Enhancement of Hydrophobicity of Fish Skin Gelatin via Molecular Modification with Oxidized Linoleic Acid by Wipawee Theerawitayaart, Thummanoon Prodpran, Soottawat Benjakul

“…Low hydrophobicity of fish gelatin results in poor water vapor barrier and water resistance of gelatin films. This can limit its usage as packaging material. …”
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Study of Thermal Properties of Mixed (PP/EPR)/ABS with Five Model Compatibilizers by Pierre Marcel Anicet Noah, Louis-Max Ayina Ohandja, Rolant Eba Medjo, Salem Chabira, Fabien Betene Ebanda, Patrick Anyouzoa Ondoua

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Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Factors among Malaria-Suspected Patients Attending Hamusit Health Center, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Getu Abeje Negatu, Getaneh Alemu Abebe, Woynshet Gelaye Yalew

“…Questionnaire data was collected through face to face interview. Thin and thick blood films were prepared from capillary blood buffy coat samples. …”
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Kibar Feyzo ve Organize İşler Filmlerinde Merkezi İktidar ile Çevrenin Toplumsal Analizi by Koray Çankaya

“…Toplumsal dönüşüm sürecinde iki filme bakıldığında geleneksel toplumsal ilişkilerden ve iktidar pratiklerinden modern döneme geçişi niteleyen Kibar Feyzo filmi feodal üretim ilişkileri içerisinde özgürleşmenin ve var olan disiplin sisteminin kırılması yönünde mesajları izleyicilere taşımaktadır. …”
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Successful Expulsion of a Golf Ball from the Sigmoid Colon Using Volume Laxatives by James P. Grantham, Amanda Hii, Tim Bright, David Liu

“…We report the case of a 14-year-old boy who inserted a golf ball into his rectum, which subsequently migrated proximally into the sigmoid colon on plain radiographic films. The patient was asymptomatic on presentation, and there was no clinical evidence of bowel injury or mechanical bowel obstruction. …”
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Cinema, subjetividade e sociedade: a sétima arte na produção de saberes. Uma experiência de extensão na Universidade Federal de São Paulo by Eduardo de Carvalho Martins, Jaquelina Maria Imbrizi, Maurício Lourenção Garcia

“…São diversas as técnicas utilizadas: construção participativa de estratégias de ensino, pesquisa e extensão, de natureza qualitativa; pesquisa filmográfica; exibição de filmes e a realização de debates com convidados; produção de material audiovisual. …”
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Biocomposite’s Multiple Uses for a New Approach in the Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease Using a Machine Learning Algorithm by Abdallah Al-Husban, Mustafa Mahdi Abdulridha, A. A. Hamad Mohamad, Abdelrahman Mohamed Ibrahim

“…To identify this disease, a thorough medical history, previous treatment history, physical examinations, and some blood tests and brain films must be completed. Diagnoses are more critical since they are less expensive and less time-consuming. …”
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A Comparative Study of Coprecipitation and Solvothermal Techniques for Synthesizing Pure and Cu-Doped SnO2 Nanoparticles by Chnar I. Hussain, Yousif M. Hassan, Farah A. Abed

“…The X-ray diffraction patterns revealed that the films synthesized using both methods have a crystalline structure with a tetragonal arrangement. …”
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Hybrid Models for Forecasting Allocative Localization Error in Wireless Sensor Networks by Guo Li, Hongyu Sheng

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Effects of a narrative medicine program on empathic ability of dental students: a comparative study by Chufang Liao, Ting Zhong, Mengxue Xu, Yingzhi zhan, Xiangning Liu

“…In the experimental group, students writing parallel charts as coursework received higher empathy scores than students writing reflection reports on medical novels or films. Empathic scores were positively correlated to theoretical exam scores but almost uncorrelated to skill exam scores. …”
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