Potential Application of Porous Oxide Ceramics and Composites in Concentrated Solar Technologies by Gözde Alkan, Peter Mechnich, Ferdinand Flucht, Christian Willsch

“…In this study, sintered bauxite particles, (Al2O3) matrix/(Al2O3) fiber, mullite matrix/mullite fiber ceramic matrix composites, plasma‐sprayed alumina, and mullite ceramics are evaluated in terms of their mechanical properties and CST‐related functional properties. …”
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Histomorphologic and Immunohistochemical Characterization of a Cardiac Purkinjeoma in a Bearded Seal (Erignathus barbatus) by G. Krafsur, E. J. Ehrhart, J. Ramos-Vara, G. Mason, F. Sarren, B. Adams, C. Hanns, T. Spraker, C. Duncan

“…These cells expressed immunoreactivity for neuron-specific enolase and protein gene product 9.5, a marker for neuronal tissue and Purkinje fiber cells. Immunoreactivity for protein gene product 9.5 along with other microscopic findings substantiates Purkinje fiber cell origin of the cardiac rhabdomyoma in the bearded seal and use of the term purkinjeoma to describe this lesion.…”
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Nutritional and Phytochemical Composition and Associated Health Benefits of Oat (Avena sativa) Grains and Oat-Based Fermented Food Products by Getaneh Firew Alemayehu, Sirawdink Fikreyesus Forsido, Yetenayet B. Tola, Endale Amare

“…Oats have an interesting nutritional profile that includes high-quality protein, unsaturated fats, soluble fiber, polyphenolic compounds, and micronutrients. …”
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Study on Fatigue Characteristics of Carbonation Erosion Prestressed Hollow Slabs in Whole Life Cycle by Yuanxun Zheng, Kuan Li, Mengen Ji, Ehsan Moshtagh

“…Comparing the reinforcement of different strengthening methods, it is found that the steel-plate-reinforced components have better mechanical properties and antifatigue attenuation characteristics than the carbon-fiber-reinforced ones. The research results have important theoretical value for improving the durability of structure and prolonging its service life.…”
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Rupture and Migration Law of Disturbed Overburden during Slicing Mining of Steeply Dipping Thick Coal Seam by Shuai Liu, Ke Yang, Chunan Tang, Xiaolou Chi

“…Based on the AE energy and distributed fiber strain response characteristics, the six stages of disturbed overburden instability in the lower slice and cyclic patterns of steeply inclined coal seams were revealed. …”
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Study of the Mechanical and Microscopic Properties of Modified Silty Clay under Freeze-Thaw Cycles by Zhou Wenjun, Wang Qingzhi, Fang Jianhong, Wang Kejin, Zhao Xiangqing

“…The shear strength of basalt fiber soil and basalt powder soil increased by 7.55% and 5.12%, respectively, compared with that of normal soil under 30 freeze-thaw cycles. …”
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Multidisciplinary Management of Complicated Crown-Root Fracture of an Anterior Tooth Undergoing Apexification by Merve Mese, Merve Akcay, Bilal Yasa, Huseyin Akcay

“…Restoration of the fractured tooth by preparing retention grooves and a bonding fiber-reinforced post are effective and necessary approaches for successful management.…”
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Electric Field Simulation and Effect of Different Solvent Ratios on the Performance of Single Electrospun PVDF/PEI Composite Film by Jin-gang Jiang, Zhao Wang, Hong-wei Duan, Jing-qiang Liu, Xiao-wei Guo

“…Through the electrostatic spinning technology, PVDF/PEI composite fiber membranes were prepared. Using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and mechanical properties testing, the effects of tetrahydrofuran on the composite microstructure, crystallinity, and mechanical properties of the PVDF/PEI composite fiber membranes are discussed.…”
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A mulher na produção têxtil portuguesa tardo-medieval by Joana Sequeira, Arnaldo Sousa Melo

“…Through the analysis of generic and individual references on the occupation of women in the textile sector, this article will look to define the role of women at each stage of production (fiber preparation, spinning, weaving, finishing processes, manufacture of clothing and trade/organization of production).…”
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Towards Analysis and Optimization of Electrospun PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) Nanofibers by Utkarsh, Hussien Hegab, Muhammad Tariq, Nabeel Ahmed Syed, Ghaus Rizvi, Remon Pop-Iliev

“…The effects of these parameters on the fiber diameter as output responses were investigated by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Taguchi’s array design. …”
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Comparative Effect of Grated Coconut (Cocos nucifera, L.) on the Characteristics of Ladu Cake by Risa Meutia Fiana, Novelina Novelina, Rezy Gusmita

“…The results showed that the ratio of dry grated coconut had an effect on moisture content, ash content, fat content, carbohydrate content, crude fiber content, friability, color, aroma, texture and taste. …”
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Study on the Life-Cycle Health Monitoring Technology of Water-Rich Loess Tunnel by Xiaohui Xue, Yongli Xie, Xinxing Zhou

“…It indicates that the vibrating wire sensor and the distributed optical fiber were successful in achieving the life-cycle health monitoring of water-rich loess tunnel. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Temperature Development of Ohmic Heating Cured Nonmass Concrete under Subzero Temperature by Beimeng Qi, Zheng Zhou, Weichen Tian, Mingzhe Ouyang, Xiaocheng Wang, Qiang Shi, Ye Wang, Yang Sun, Wei Wang

“…In this paper, carbon fiber/carbon nanofiber strengthening nonmass concrete slab was designed, and ohmic heating (OH) curing was used to promote the strength formation of the slab under −20°C. …”
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Experimental and numerical study on the flexural performance of reinforced laminated bamboo lumber beams with prestressed GFRP bars by Haitao Li, Dong Yang, Ben Chen, Sarah Mohrmann, Rodolfo Lorenzo, Kun Zhou, Feng Shen

“…This paper presents a new method to strengthen laminated bamboo lumber (LBL) beam by embedding prestressed glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars at the bottom of LBL beams. …”

Effect of Marolo (Annona crassiflora Mart.) Pulp Flour Addition in Food Bars by Jéssyca Santos Silva, Clarissa Damiani, Edson Pablo Silva, Cristiane Rodrigues Gomes Ruffi, Eduardo Ramirez Asquieri, Thays Lorrayne Lavrinha e Silva, Eduardo Valério de Barros Vilas Boas

“…The total dietary fiber content showed an average of 7.1 g·100 g−1. …”
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The effects of zeolite on milk production and composition, rumen parameters and digestibility of the diets by M. Ali Azman, H. Derya Umucalılar, Emin Arat, A. İhsan Akın

“…Estimates of crude protein and fiber digestibilities in test group (67,63% , 69.95%) were lower than control (72.70%, 77.39%) and crude fiber digestibility was found significant difference between groups (P<0.05).…”
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Ruminal Acidosis in Feedlot: From Aetiology to Prevention by Joaquín Hernández, José Luis Benedito, Angel Abuelo, Cristina Castillo

“…Appropriate feeding strategies are essential and involve changing the dietary composition to increase neutral detergent fiber content and greater particle size and length. …”
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Exploring Multi-Scale Thermal Behaviour in Pin-on-Disc Systems for Organic, Metallic, Ceramic, and Polymer Composites by Hemant Nagoriya, Gaurav Arora

“…In contrast, both epoxy and epoxy-carbon fiber composites display significantly higher temperatures, with values of 1254 K and 944 K, respectively. …”
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An Experimental Study on Solidifying Municipal Sewage Sludge through Skeleton Building Using Cement and Coal Gangue by Jiankang Yang, Haijun Lu, Xiong Zhang, Jixiang Li, Weiwei Wang

“…To overcome these shortcomings, in this paper a skeleton-building method was used to solidify municipal sewage sludge in which coal gangue, cement and clay, and fiber were used as skeleton materials, cementation materials, and filling materials, respectively. …”
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Characteristics of Analog Jerky from Moringa Leaves (Moringa Oleifera L.) with the Addition of White Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus Ostreatus) Powder by Rici Elvinas, Kesuma Sayuti, Fauzan Azima

“…The observation showed that the addition of white oyster mushroom powder had a significant effect on water content, ash content, fat content, protein content, crude fiber content, yield, and organoleptic on color, aroma, and taste, but it has no significant effect on the hardness and organoleptic texture. …”
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