Do sheep (Ovis aries) discriminate human emotional odors? by Izïa Larrigaldie, Fabrice Damon, Solène Mousqué, Bruno Patris, Léa Lansade, Benoist Schaal, Alexandra Destrez

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Preparation and ablation behavior of solid solution ceramic Ta0·2Zr0·8C–SiC matrix-modified C/C composites under high heat flux by Yuanming Zhou, Zhenxiao Tang, Ruizhi Liu, Zhe Zhou, Maozhong Yi, Ke Peng

“…The C/C–Ta0.2Zr0·8C–SiC composite was fabricated by a high-solid-loading slurry impregnation combined with the precursor infiltration and pyrolysis process. …”
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Comparison of the Accuracy of Fixture-Level Implant Impression Making with Different Splinting Techniques by Mehrdad Nateghi, Ramin Negahdari, Sahar Molaei, Ali Barzegar, Sepideh Bohlouli

“…Thirty-six casts in three groups (n = 12) were fabricated from the acrylic model. After scanning the casts, the impression accuracy was compared between the three study groups by measuring the distance between the outer portions of the scan bodies screw-retained on implant analogs inside the cast using the Exocad software (2015.07 version). …”
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Device and Methods for Measuring of Acoustic Anisotropy and the Residual Stress in the Main Gas Pipelines’ Metal by L. V. Volkova, O. V. Murav’eva, V. V. Murav’ev, I. V. Buldakova

“…As an object of research, we used fragments – the cuttings of gas pipelines with circumferential welds both after fabrication and removed from service with stress corrosion cracking, including ones with corrosion damage and without visible damage.The method of determining the plane stress-strain state of pipeline elements is based on the phenomenon of acoustoelasticity – the dependence of the propagation velocity of ultrasonic waves on mechanical stresses. …”
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The Origin of the Large-Scale Industry in Klaipėda's Region in the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century by Julius Žukas

“…Union, the factory of chemical production that manufactured artificial fertilizers, was another big industrial company in Klaipėda's region. The fabrication required a great deal of stock, and a fair amount of it was transported from Spain, USA, and even Australia.   …”
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Du produit d’échange à l’objet symbole : de nouvelles données sur les demi-produits de type currency-bar du Val de Saône et de l’Arc jurassien by Marion Berranger, Philippe Dillmann, Philippe Fluzin, Enrique Vega, Stéphanie Leroy, Michel Aubert, Emmanuelle Delqué-Količ

“…The determination of fabrication techniques and the results of the sourcing study, based on the statistical analysis of the characteristic chemical components of the slag trapped in the half-finished products, showed that they were part of diversified and codified trade networks, involving different intermediaries. …”
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Comparing Minor Connector Castability of Printed Cast Partial Dentures to Conventional Cast Partial Dentures: An In-vitro Study by Meghna Budati, Suresh Venugopalan

“…To assess castability, the number of lattice framework holes in each connector was counted after wax-up and fabrication. Statistical analysis was performed using a statistical software program Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. …”
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Influence of Alkali Treatment and Maleated Polypropylene (MAPP) Compatibilizer on the Dry-Sliding Wear and Frictional Behavior of Borassus Fruit Fine Fiber (BFF)/Polypropylene (PP)... by Sumit Nijjar, P. Sudhakara, Shubham Sharma, Sanjeev Saini, Aklilu Teklemariam, V. Mariselvam, Satheesh Kumar Sampath, J. I. Song

“…Tribological properties of the novel Borassus fruit fine fiber- (BFF-) reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites with respect to fiber matrix surface modifications have been described. Composites were fabricated by an injection molding process using Borassus fruit fine fiber (BFF) of 5 wt.% as reinforcement and polypropylene (PP) as a matrix component. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Three-Dimensional-Printed Pure Titanium Fracture Plates with Locking Screw Systems in Distal Tibia Fractures by Ji Hye Choi, Jun Hyoung Lee, Seung Hyeop Lee, Woo Young Jang

“…The locking screws were fabricated using a milling process. Open reduction and internal fixation were performed on the nine patients using 10 customized plates. …”
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Effect of ultrasonically-activated irrigation protocols used for regenerative endodontics on removal of dual species biofilm in a three-dimensionally printed tooth model: in vitro... by Saeed Mustafa, Marwa A. Meheissen, Sybel Moussa, Rania ElBackly

“…Methodology Seventy-two three-dimensionally printed teeth models were fabricated with a standardized slot in the apical third of the root to ensure a precise fit with a human root dentine specimen. …”
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Determination of Modelling Error Statistics for Cold-Formed Steel Columns by R. P. Rokade, K. Balaji Rao, B. Palani

“…In this article, an attempt has been made to estimate the Modelling Error (ME) associated with compression capacity models available in international standards for different failure modes of compression members fabricated from Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) lipped channel sections. …”
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Influence of different polymeric materials of implant and attachment on stress distribution in implant-supported overdentures: a three-dimensional finite element study by Sherif Elsayed, Yousra Ahmed, Mohamed I. El-Anwar, Enas Elddamony, Reem Ashraf

“…Abstract Purpose Investigating high performance thermoplastic polymers as substitutes to titanium alloy, in fabrication of implants and attachments to support mandibular overdenture, aiming to overcome stress shielding effect of titanium alloy implants. …”
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Ultrafast laser welding of transparent materials: from principles to applications by Xianshi Jia, Jinlin Luo, Kai Li, Cong Wang, Zhou Li, Mengmeng Wang, Zhengyi Jiang, Vadim P Veiko, Ji’an Duan

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Characterization and quantification of solid waste in rural regions by S. Syafrudin, J.M. Masjhoer, M. Maryono

“…Meanwhile, paper, plastic, glass, wood, other materials, and fabrics were calculated at 11.8 percent, 10.1 percent, 1.7 percent, 0.5 percent, 0.5 percent, and 0.4 percent respectively. …”
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Role of B7‐H3 in predicting response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in muscle‐invasive bladder cancer by Ekamjit S. Deol, Reza Nabavizadeh, Roxane R. Lavoie, Mihai G. Dumbrava, Edlira Horjeti, Prabin Thapa, John C. Cheville, Igor Frank, Fabrice Lucien

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High-efficiency borohydride oxidation and oxygen reduction on titanium-supported Au(NiMo) catalysts for Alkaline fuel cells by Sukomol Barua, Aldona Balčiūnaitė, Jūratė Vaičiūnienė, Loreta Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, Eugenijus Norkus

“…In this research, we used a straightforward and cost-effective methodology to fabricate a three-dimensional nickel-molybdenum (NiMo) thin-layer coating, sparsely decorated with gold crystallites, on a titanium substrate (denoted as Au(NiMo)/Ti). …”
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Residual TPO Content of Photopolymerized Additively Manufactured Dental Occlusal Splint Materials by Philipp Messer-Hannemann, Max Wienhold, Hoda Esbak, Alexander Brunner, Andreas Schönebaum, Falk Schwendicke, Susanne Effenberger

“…Grid-shaped specimens were fabricated using the recommended workflow of each manufacturer (n = 18). …”
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Enhancing Periodontal Ligament Regeneration via PDLSC Delivery Using Electrospun PCL/Collagen/Cellulose Acetate Scaffolds and Collagen Hydrogel Incorporated with Curcumin-Loaded ZI... by Lan X, Wang Y, Yin M

“…This study explores a tissue engineering strategy that combines polycaprolactone (PCL)/collagen/cellulose acetate electrospun scaffolds with collagen hydrogels to deliver curcumin-loaded ZIF-8 nanoparticles fand periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs).Methods: Scaffolds were fabricated via electrospinningand collagen hydrogels incorporated PDLSCs and curcumin-loaded ZIF-8 nanoparticles (CURZIF-8) were developed using cross-linking. …”
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Impacts of Tax Laws on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Abaasa, Ruth

“…Additionally, 25 (16.9%) worked in hotels and restaurants, 12 (8.1%) in metal fabrication, 10 (6.8%) as technical revenue officials, and the remaining worked in manufacturing entities. …”
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Biotemplated Synthesis of Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles in the Presence of Root Extract of Kniphofia schemperi and Its Application for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells by Eneyew Tilahun Bekele, Enyew Amare Zereffa, Noto Susanto Gultom, Dong-Hau Kuo, Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa, Fedlu Kedir Sabir

“…Solar cell devices were fabricated using roots of Kniphofia schemperi sensitizer in the presence of TiO2 NPs biosynthesized within (2 : 3, 1 : 1, and 3 : 2) volume ratio, which showed power conversion efficiency of 0.039%, 0.117%, and 1.3%. …”
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