Long-Term Performance and Durability of Heat-Treated Alkali-Activated Slag Mortar Containing Silica Fume by Naser Sameti, Ebrahim Ghiasvand, Ehsanollah Zeighami, Seyyed Mohammad Mirhosseini

“…This study aimed to investigate the combined influence of heat curing and partial replacement of silica fume on the long-term behavior of alkali-activated slag (AAS) mortar. …”
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Analysis of Influencing Factors and Mechanism of Strength of Cement-Modified Silty Sand by Weidong Jin, Zhe Wang, Yongming Ai, Chenyang Liu

“…The logarithmic relationship between cement-soil strength and curing age is approximately linear. Through regression analysis, the comprehensive characterization parameters of cement-soil strength, such as water-cement ratio, cement content, and curing age, are put forward. …”
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Marginal and Internal Adaptation Evaluation of Dental Composites Using Micro-CT by Adrian Tudor Stan, Laura Cîrligeriu, Laura Idorași, Meda Lavinia Negruțiu, Cosmin Sinescu, Daniela Maria Pop, Tareq Hajaj, Şerban Talpoș, Mihai Romînu

“…A curing lamp (Kerr Demi Ultra) was used with different curing times. …”
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Experimental Study on Unconfined Compressive Strength of Organic Polymer Reinforced Sand by Jin Liu, Qiao Feng, Yong Wang, Da Zhang, Jihong Wei, Debi Prasanna Kanungo

“…The focus of this study was to determine a curing method and a mix design to stabilize sand. …”
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Models for Strength Prediction of High-Porosity Cast-In-Situ Foamed Concrete by Wenhui Zhao, Junjie Huang, Qian Su, Ting Liu

“…Based on the results that the compressive strength changes with the porosity and the curing time, a prediction model taking into account the mix constitution, curing time, and porosity is developed. …”
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Comparison of Oral Zinc Sulfate with Systemic Meglumine Antimoniate in the Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis by Mohamad Javad Yazdanpanah, Mahnaz Banihashemi, Fakhrozaman Pezeshkpoor, Mohammad Khajedaluee, Sororozaman Famili, Iman Tavakoli Rodi, Hadis Yousefzadeh

“…Serious side effects resulting in treatment discounting occurred in only meglumine antimoniate group. Although cure rate of systemic meglumine antimoniate group was better the treatment with zinc sulfate is much easier, cheaper, more convenient in consumption, safer, and nearly close cure percentage to systemic meglumine antimoniate injections without serious side effect.…”
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Water-Cement-Density Ratio Law for the 28-Day Compressive Strength Prediction of Cement-Based Materials by Siqi Li, Jinbo Yang, Peng Zhang

“…The standard curing 28-day compressive strength of different grouts, normal concrete, ceramsite concrete, and foamed concrete was tested. …”
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Experimental Study and Prediction Model of the Flexural Strength of concrete Containing Fly Ash and Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag by Hua Zhang, Qing-Fu Li, Hua-De Zhou, Zong-Ming Song

“…The GGBFS content and the sand ratio had a greater influence in the early stage of concrete curing. The middle and later stages of concrete curing were mainly affected by gravel gradation and the FA content. …”
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Feasibility of Pulverized Oyster Shell as a Cementing Material by Chou-Fu Liang, Hung-Yu Wang

“…The soil specimens containing fly ash gradually gain strength as curing proceeds. It suggests that mixtures of the shell and fly ash do not process any Pozzolanic reaction nor help to raise the unconfined strength of the compacted soil through the curing.…”
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Helicobacter pylori: Novel Therapies by Eric Drouin

“…The ideal therapy for Helicobacter pylori would cure the infection without resulting in the development of antibiotic resistance. …”
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Strength and Microfabric of Expansive Soil Improved with Rice Husk Ash and Lime by Jinrong Ma, Yunhe Su, Yuyi Liu, Xiangling Tao

“…The unconfined compressive strength (UCS) in different curing age is measured, and the improvement effect of RHA and lime to expansive soil can be obtained. …”
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Minimally Invasive Direct Repair of Bilateral Lumbar Spine Pars Defects in Athletes by Gabriel A. Widi, Seth K. Williams, Allan D. Levi

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Effects of Using Pozzolan and Portland Cement in the Treatment of Dispersive Clay by A. H. Vakili, M. R. Selamat, H. Moayedi

“…The results indicate that although simultaneous treatment with pozzolan and cement would extend the required curing time in comparison to treatment by cement alone of a higher content, the task could still be carried out in a reasonable period of curing time while avoiding the drawbacks of using either pozzolan or cement alone.…”
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Impact of Temperature on the Strength Development of the Tailing-Waste Rock Backfill of a Gold Mine by Bin Han, Shengyou Zhang, Wei Sun

“…This study investigated the influencing rules of curing temperature (5, 10, 16, and 20°C), cement ratio (8%, 10%, 12%, and 14%), and mass concentration (70%, 73%, 74%, and 75%) on the strength of backfill. …”
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The Mechanical Properties of the Concrete Using Metakaolin Additive and Polymer Admixture by Adel Al Menhosh, Yan Wang, Yu Wang

“…The effects of water-to-cement ratio and the curing methods have also been compared. At last an optimized mixture and curing method has been suggested.…”
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Time-course analysis of chemical and physical properties of organic fertilizer from Tithonia diversifolia leaves by Bakari Chaka, Suter Kiplagat, Olal Wyclife, Osano Aloys, Magu Martin, Marjan Abdallah, Kehongo Moses, Geoffrey Mwendwa, Fredrick Omondi

“…There is usually time period for curing between preparation and application stage. …”
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High frequency CCR5 editing in human hematopoietic stem progenitor cells protects xenograft mice from HIV infection by Daniel T. Claiborne, Zachary Detwiler, Steffen S. Docken, Todd D. Borland, Deborah Cromer, Amanda Simkhovich, Youdiil Ophinni, Ken Okawa, Timothy Bateson, Tao Chen, Wesley Hudson, Radiana Trifonova, Miles P. Davenport, Tony W. Ho, Christian L. Boutwell, Todd M. Allen

“…Abstract The only cure of HIV has been achieved in a small number of people who received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) comprising allogeneic cells carrying a rare, naturally occurring, homozygous deletion in the CCR5 gene. …”
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Study on Epoxy Resin-Modified Asphalt Binders with Improved Low-Temperature Performance by Zhiqi Luo, Tao Liu, Yintan Wu, Hongwei Yuan, Guoping Qian, Xiantao Meng, Jun Cai

“…Firstly, three epoxy resins and three amine curing agents were prepared and used for the modification of asphalt binders. …”
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Effect of Different Denture Base Materials and Changed Mouth Temperature on Dimensional Stability of Complete Dentures by Khalid A. O. Arafa

“…They were randomly divided into three groups: group 1, patients with cobalt chrome metallic base; group 2, patients with heat curing acrylic resin fabricated by injection moulding technique; and group 3, patients with denture bases fabricated by conventional heat curing acrylic resin. …”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of co-amoxiclav, cefpodoxime proxetil, and levofloxacin in patients with acute uncomplicated bacterial tonsillitis: A prospective, open-label, paral... by Suja Xaviar, K. Girish, B. Jagannath, Saibal Das, Probin Joseph

“…The efficacy was assessed by subjective clinical improvement and objective bacteriological cure at the end of treatment. Safety was assessed by monitoring adverse events during the study period. …”
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