Mechanical Properties and Micromorphology of Calcium Oxide Expansion Agent on River Sand/Machine-Made Sand Concrete by Feng Wei, Fei Zhang, Li Gao, Rui Wang, Xiang Ren, Dan Zhang

“…Early air content, slump, compressive strength testing, and other analysis methods are used to determine the physical and mechanical properties of river sand-manufactured sand concrete with different calcium oxide expansion agent blending ratios. …”
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Prevalence and Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Health Care Workers in Tertiary Health Care Institutions in a Developing Country: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study by Chinedu Anthony Iwu, Pius Ositadinma, Victor Chibiko, Ugochukwu Madubueze, Kenechi Uwakwe, Uche Oluoha

“…About 20% and 31% of the respondents, respectively, stated that the government has an ulterior motive and that they did not trust the vaccine manufacturers. However, respondents who do not trust the government were more than two and a half times more likely to be COVID-19 vaccine hesitant (aOR: 2.69). …”
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Experimental Investigation of Inclusion of Various Nanocarbon Black Concentrations on Mechanical Characteristics of Oil-Well Cement Slurries in High-Pressure High-Temperature Condi... by Ahmed Ebied, Sherif Fakher, Hatem Kayed

“…NCB was incorporated as a reinforced nanomaterial in cementitious composites at varying concentrations of 0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.2% by weight of cement (BWOC) into the slurry mix fluid following a specific mixing sequence before the addition of Class-G wellbore Portland cement, which is manufactured via the dry process and commonly used in the oil and gas industry. …”
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Optimization of the Emitting Coil of a Hardware-Software Complex for Study of Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation’s Shielding Effectiveness by O. D. Kanafyev, A. V. Trukhanov, T. I. Zubar, S. A. Chizhik, S. S. Grabchikov

“…The purpose of this work was to determine the optimal characteristics of the emitting coil which will ensure its stable operation and magnetic field strength in the frequency range up to 100 kHz.The parameters of the manufactured samples, such as inductance (L), active (R) and total resistance (Z), were obtained using an MNIPI E7-20 emittance meter. …”
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The impact of digital technologies on modern society. An example of a social credit rating system in China by A. P. Klimovich

“…The causes of the Chinese industry rapid development, based on the state activity aimed at supporting the local manufacturers, have been analysed. Protectionism policy defining the government control pattern has been evaluated. …”
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Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Resin-Based Composites to Biodentine with Three Types of Seventh-Generation Bonding Agents: An In Vitro Study by Huda Abbas Abdullah, Zahraa Abdulaali Al-Ibraheemi, Zanbaq Azeez Hanoon, Julfikar Haider

“…The holes of the acrylic blocks were filled with Biodentine, which was prepared following the guidelines provided by the manufacturer. Then, the specimens were divided into six groups (n = 8). …”
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Ultrafine dendritic Cu particles for extremely fast pressure-assisted sintering under air and pore-free bond lines by Sang Hoon Jung, Jong-Hyun Lee

“…To overcome the bottleneck of the die-attach process in the manufacture of power modules based utilizing band gap semiconductors, an extremely fast pressure-assisted sinter-bonding method employing a low-cost Cu paste was developed. …”
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Roman stamped bricks from the Tussla-collection in the Hungarian National Museum by Linda Dobosi, Tamás Szabadváry

“…The other 27 stamps belonged to 10 other manufacturers: the legio XI Claudia (4), legio XXX Ulpia Victrix (2), cohors VII Breucorum (6), classis Flavia Histrica (1), Quadriburgium (3), Frigeridus dux (1), Terentius dux (1), Lupicinus tribunus (6), Terentianus tribunus (1) and Corta Vicen (2). …”
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Trypsin inhibitor activity in representatives of the genus Hedysarum (Fabaceae): the polyvariance of seasonal dynamics in Southern Siberia by E. V. Zhmud, N. S. Zinner, O. V. Dorogina

“…The research method was based on the spectrophotometric measurement of the optical density in protein substrate (BAPA) decomposition products under the effect of trypsin (at 405 nm). Bovine trypsin manufactured by ISNBiomedical (USA) was used. BAPA (Na -benzoyl-DL-argininep-nitroanilide) served as a substrate.Conclusions. …”
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Advanced deep learning techniques for recognition of dental implants by Veena Benakatti, Ramesh P. Nayakar, Mallikarjun Anandhalli, Rohit sukhasare

“…With growing demands, several manufacturers have entered the market and produce a variety of implant brands creating a challenge for clinicians to identify the implant when the necessity arises. …”
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Application of Eudragit RS 30D as a Potential Drug Release Retardant of Acetaminophen and Caffeine for Prolonged Duration of Comfort by Lailoona Jaweed, Huma Dilshad, Ghulam Sarwar

“…EF2 is considered as a potential drug to be manufactured that will give prolonged relief against pain and will decrease compliance issues related to dosing frequency.…”
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Formulation Design and Cell Cytotoxicity of Curcumin-Loaded Liposomal Solid Gels for Anti-Hepatitis C Virus by Helmy Yusuf, Erlyn K. D. D. Novitasari, Ni L. W. Purnami, Adhe W. Mahbub, Retno Sari, Dwi Setyawan

“…The freeze-drying technique was applied to manufacture the CUR-loaded liposomal solid gels. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), and differential thermal analysis (DTA) were involved to reveal the characteristics of the solid gels. …”
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The Impact of Entrepreneurship, R&D Internal Capabilities and R&D External Collaboration on Innovation Performance in MAPNA Industrial Group by Abbas Khamseh

“…MAPNA Industrial Group, as a manufacturer of power plant products, seeks to improve and enhance its subsidiaries' innovation performance to gain a competitive advantage and presence in global markets. …”
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Isolation of cellulolytic bacteria, including actinomycetes, from coffee exocarps in coffee-producing areas in Vietnam by Han B. Bui

“…Therefore, using microorganisms to manufacture natural compost from coffee exocarps is considered a useful and environmentally sound alternative. …”
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Clinical efficacy studies of the vaccine against feline panleukopenia, calicivirus infection and viral rhinotracheitis Carnifel PCH in kittens by T. S. Galkina, A. A. Komarova, A. M. Kiselev

“…Primary and booster vaccinations are performed in accordance with the recommendations for the use of vaccines prescribed by the manufactures depending on the minimum duration of immunity. …”
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Gas-Sensitive Characteristics of Low-Power Semiconductor Gas Sensors to CO and H₂ by I. A. Taratyn, O. G. Reutskaya, G. G. Gorokh, I. V. Serdyuk, V. S. Fedosenko

“…Sensors with gas-sensitive semiconductor metal oxide layers based on In2O3+Ga2O3, In2O3+SnO2 and SnO2+Pd deposited from aqueous solutions with subsequent firing on sensor information electrodes are manufactured. Studies of gas-sensitive characteristics have shown that sensors with SnO2 films with the addition of Pd nanoparticles have maximum sensitivity of about 85 % and high response rate to 10 ppm H2 at 410 °C. …”
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Extending the Meshless Natural-Neighbour Radial-Point Interpolation Method to the Structural Optimization of an Automotive Part Using a Bi-Evolutionary Bone-Remodelling-Inspired Al... by Carlos Oliveira, Ana Pais, Jorge Belinha

“…Both aspects can enhance the mechanical performance of a hypothetical additively manufactured part. In the second phase, four models based on a solution from the optimized topology algorithm are analyzed. …”
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Circumventing cigarette regulation: Product characteristics of cigarette-like cigarillos on the Dutch market by Jeroen L. A. Pennings, Charlotte G. G. M. Pauwels, Erna Schenk, Reinskje Talhout

“…Methods We analyzed product data notified by manufacturers via the European Common Entry Gate system (EU-CEG), as extracted on the 1 June 2022. …”
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Reciprocation with different motions: an in vitro comparative study by Vittorio Franco, Maya Feghali, Rosalie Chakra, Mohammed Hammo, Valentina Vincenzi, Kadriye Ozdayi, Hyeon-Cheol Kim, Massimo Galli, Gabriele Miccoli

“…The aim of the study was to determine whether the MIMERACI technique could reduce instrumentation stress (specifically torsional loads) by analyzing operative torque and comparing it to the traditional pecking motions recommended by manufacturers. Twenty instruments were randomly divided into two groups of 10 each. …”
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Legal regulation of the circulation of pyrotechnic products in Ukraine and administrative responsibility for its violation by K. L. Buhaichuk

“…The ways to improve the current legislation of Ukraine on the circulation of pyrotechnic articles in Ukraine, as well as to establish clear grounds for administrative liability for violations of the rules of manufacture, transportation, storage, trade, use of pyrotechnic articles and their sale to minors are highlighted in the article.…”
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