Ultrafine dendritic Cu particles for extremely fast pressure-assisted sintering under air and pore-free bond lines by Sang Hoon Jung, Jong-Hyun Lee

“…Ultrafine dendritic Cu particles with maximized surface areas were synthesized via a wet process using a catalyst, mixed with a high-performance reducing solvent, and prepared as a paste to evaluate their sinter-bonding properties. …”
Get full text

Influence of Preheating Procedure and Polymerization Modes on Degree of Conversion of Contemporary Resin Composites by Mutlu Özcan, Başak Yazkan, Nilgün Akgül, Ahmet Erdem, Özge Gizem Yenidünya

“…Three specimens were prepared for each combination of the variables (composite type*preheating procedure*polymerization mode). …”
Get full text

Dietary Pyridoxine Requirements of Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) Post-Smolts by Hairui Yu, Xinyue Zhang, Ziyi Yuan, Leyong Yu, Youzhi Zhao, Lingyao Li

“…A 10-week feeding trial was conducted to investigate the dietary pyridoxine requirements of coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) post-smolts with an initial mean body weight of 180.22 ± 0.41 g. Seven diets were prepared with gradient pyridoxine levels of 0.32, 1.25, 2.56, 4.08, 8.24, 16.02, and 32.32 mg/kg, respectively, and each diet was assigned to three replication groups of 10 fish. …”
Get full text

Survey with Innovations to Increase Response Rate Reveals Low Compliance with Guidelines among Youth Baseball Coaches - Including a Survey of Differences between Cities - by Yoichi Kaizu, Yuki Oyama, Yamato Ishihara, Yusuke Honma

“… # Methods A questionnaire was developed for coaches of youth baseball teams in Gunma to assess knowledge of and compliance with the Japan Softball Baseball Association's recommendations for preventing injuries. In the preparation, distribution, and collection of the questionnaire, four strategies were applied to increase the response rate. …”
Get full text

Promoted Catalytic Properties of Acetone over Cerium-Modified Mullite Catalyst YMn2O5 by Xiaotian Mu, Wenhuan Wang, Kai Zhang, Honglei Ding, Weiguo Pan

“…In this work, Ce-modified mullite-type oxides Y1-xCexMn2O5 have been prepared by sol-gel method to explore their Cedoping amount-dependent catalytic performance for acetone elimination. …”
Get full text

Bruch´s membrane thickness in relationship to axial length. by Hai Xia Bai, Ying Mao, Ling Shen, Xiao Lin Xu, Fei Gao, Zhi Bao Zhang, Bin Li, Jost B Jonas

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Human globes, enucleated because of an ocular tumor or end-stage glaucoma were prepared for histological examination. Using light microscopy, the histological slides were histomorphometrically examined applying a digitized image analysis system.…”
Get full text

Antioxidant Properties of Lemuni Leaves (Vitex trifolia var. purpurea) in Different Concentrations of Ethanol-Water Solvent Extraction by Wei Wen Goh, Sharmin Sultana, Azrina Azlan

“…Four ethanol-water concentrations were prepared (water extract (0% ethanol), 25% ethanol extract, 50% ethanol extract, and 75% ethanol extract). …”
Get full text

The Effects of Magnesium Borate Whiskers on the Mechanical Performance of Oil Well Cement by Xianshu Gao, Ping Zhou, Xiaoliang Qin, Zhaijun Wen, Jing Wang, Hao Wang, Ming Li, Jia Zhuang, Chengxin Li

“…Therefore, in this experiment, magnesium borate whisker (Mg2B2O5) was used as reinforcer of 90°C class G oil well cement and magnesium borate whisker reinforced cement-based material (MBWRC) was prepared. On the one hand, the performance of mechanical strength was controlled, and the resistance to compression, traction, and bending was included. …”
Get full text

Le chemin des « mauvaises filles » by Véronique Blanchard, Hélène Duffuler-Vialle

“…Another purpose was to embody the research, to develop it concretely by creating portraits of “bad girls” illustrated by their stories.After two years or preparation, the exhibition “Bad girls” was presented in a pedagogical and playful form: “snakes and ladders” with more or less “innocent girls”. …”
Get full text

Prevalence, Awareness, and Control of Hypertensive Disorders amongst Pregnant Women Seeking Healthcare in Ghana by Pauline Boachie-Ansah, Berko Panyin Anto, Afia Frimpomaa Asare Marfo, Edward Tieru Dassah, Constance Caroline Cobbold, Morrison Asiamah

“…Factors that influenced the increased risk of HDPs were grand multigravida (AOR=4.53; CI=1.42–14.42), family history of hypertension (AOR=3.61; CI=1.89–6.90), and the consumption of herbal preparations (AOR=2.92; CI=1.15–7.41) and alcohol (AOR=4.10; CI=1.34-12.62) during pregnancy. …”
Get full text

Bioactivity of Nelumbo nucifera extract on sperm recovery due to 2-methoxyethanol exposure: In vivo and in silico study by Angella Ananda Syaputra, Putri Ayu Ika Setiyowati, Badriatul Musyarofah, Yunita Ainul Kasanah, Amelia Kartika Reza Rahmawati, Helga Syasya Qotrunnada

“…In silico testing was performed by preparing ligands and the GSK3b protein receptor using PyMOL, and then tested to determine the binding energy using PyRx. …”
Get full text

Earnings Quality in the IFRS Era: Evidence from Morocco by Oubahou Yassine, Elouafa Khalid, Wali Senda

“…Practical implications: The authors demonstrate that the serious and rigorous adoption of IFRS by preparers, as well as training and seminars on the interpretation and application of each standard, are important to accentuate the positive effect of IFRS on the reliability of results. …”
Get full text

In silico study of Sambiloto (Andrographis paniculata) compounds from GC-MS and LC-MS/MS as alpha-glucosidase and DPP-4 enzyme inhibitor by Herni Kusriani, Purwaniati Purwaniati, Muhamad Ilham Bintang

“…In-silico analysis includes geometry optimization and molecular docking methods. Preparation of the test ligands was carried out by the ChemBioDraw Ultra and ChemBio3D applications, then optimization by Gaussian 09 application. …”
Get full text

The development of modern-day competences in education, in the context of an agile approach by János Varga, Ágnes Csiszárik-Kocsir, Mónika Garai-Fodor

“…The messages and lessons from various studies and articles suggest that many individuals are not adequately prepared for these challenges, for a variety of reasons. …”
Get full text

Effect of TiO2 Nanoparticles on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cement at Low Temperatures by Li Wang, Hongliang Zhang, Yang Gao

“…In this study, specimens were prepared through the replacement of cement with 1 wt.%, 2 wt.%, 3 wt.%, 4 wt.%, and 5 wt.% TiO2 nanoparticles and cured under temperatures of 0°C, 5°C, 10°C, and 20°C for specific ages. …”
Get full text

A person-organization fit Model of Generation Z: Preliminary studies by Magdalena Graczyk-Kucharska, G. Scott Erickson

“…Based on this novel research, organizations employing the resulting work framework for Gen Z will be better prepared to consider the nature and communication of what they have to offer as well as how they can be flexible in adapting these offerings to unique individuals.…”
Get full text

Micro CT evaluation of marginal discrepancies of endocrown restored molars with different intrapulpal depths and materials of fabrication. (in-vitro study) by Mohamed Aly Mohamed Badr Elagwany, Amina Mohamed Hamdy, Maged Mohamed Zohdy, Aliaa Mahrous, Ahmed Tawfik, Soha Osama Nabih

“…Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of different preparation depths (0, 2 and 4 mm) of different restoration designs (classic endocrown design versus overlay design) on marginal adaptation of restorations fabricated of two different restorative materials (lithium disilicate and PEEK). …”
Get full text

Changes in Renal Function Following Administration of Oral Sodium Phosphate or Polyethylene Glycol for Colon Cleansing before Colonoscopy by Ramy Abaskharoun, William Depew, Stephen Vanner

“…Using logistic regression analysis with the choice of preparation, medications and medical comorbid conditions as independent variables, only age and blood pressure were predictive of the development of renal failure (P=0.014 and P=0.001, respectively). …”
Get full text

Enhanced Light Response Performance of Ceria-Based Composites with Rich Oxygen Vacancy by Yanping Li, Xue Bian, Hui Dong, Hongtao Chang, Wenyuan Wu

“…The compositional, structural, morphological, and light response characteristics of prepared Ce-O-S composites were investigated by various characterization techniques. …”
Get full text

On the Role of the Institute of Headmen of Academic Groups in Russian Universities by Yu. S. Ezrokh

“…To overcome them, a number of recommendations have been proposed: a) to formalize the status of the institute of headmen of academic groups as an auxiliary tool for improving the educational process in order to specify the conceptual task of its functioning; b) to intensify the interaction between the organizational and educational units of deans headmen of academic groups; c) to empower councils of headmen so that they can take part in consideration of certain issues related to the implementation of the educational process; d) to create a working system for the selection, preparation and support of the activities of headmen of academic groups; e) to increase the motivation of headmen.Practical relevance. …”
Get full text