Effects of helium irradiation damage on deuterium plasma-driven permeation through tungsten coated RAFM steel by Yue Xu, Xiao-Ping Tian, Hong-Yan Tan, Hai-Ying Fu, Jun-Jie Ni, Lai-Ma Luo, Yu-Cheng Wu

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Additive-manufactured ceramics for dental restorations: a systematic review on mechanical perspective by Yuqing Lu, Anouk van Steenoven, Amanda Maria de Oliveira Dal Piva, João Paulo Mendes Tribst, Li Wang, Li Wang, Cornelis J. Kleverlaan, Albert J. Feilzer, Albert J. Feilzer

“…The mechanical properties were summarized according to material and technique: density (15 studies), flexural strength (31 studies), fracture toughness (7 studies), Young's modulus (7 studies), hardness (11 studies) and performance (7 studies). …”
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Tear Strength Analysis of MDX4-4210 and A-2186 Silicones with Different Intrinsic Pigments Incorporated by Mechanical and Industrial Methods by Marcelo Coelho Goiato, Adhara Smith Nobrega, Emily Vivianne Freitas da Silva, Daniela Micheline dos Santos, André Pinheiro de Magalhães Bertoz, Mariana Vilela Sonego, Clovis Lamartine de Moraes Melo Neto

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the tear strength of MDX4-4210 and A-2186 silicones with different intrinsic pigments incorporated by mechanical and industrial methods, comparing nonaged and aged groups. Materials and Methods. Twenty-four groups were created according to the American Society for Testing and Materials D-624/type C, half nonaged and half aged (n = 10): bronze mechanical MDX4-4210, bronze industrial MDX4-4210, black mechanical MDX4-4210, black industrial MDX4-4210, pink mechanical MDX4-4210, pink industrial MDX4-4210, bronze mechanical A-2186, bronze industrial A-2186, black mechanical A-2186, black industrial A-2186, pink mechanical A-2186, and pink industrial A-2186. …”
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An Experimental Study on Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Treatment of Excessive Secretion after Submandibular Gland Transplantation in Rabbits by Shang Xie, Hui Xu, Bo Lin, Kan Wang, Xiao-Feng Shan, Zhi-Gang Cai

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Constructing benzothiadiazole‐based donor‒acceptor covalent organic frameworks for efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution by Yanchang Huang, Bin Gao, Qihang Huang, De‐Li Ma, Hongwei Wu, Cheng Qian

“…Abstract Donor‒acceptor covalent organic frameworks (D‒A COFs) have been regarded as promising materials for photocatalytic water splitting because of their tunable band gaps. …”
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Structure and magnetic properties of epitaxial Sr-LaMnO3 thin films obtained by polymer assisted deposition by Vukmirović Jelena, Piper Danica, Šenjug Pavla, Pajić Damir, Miljević Bojan, Milanović Marija, Joksović Sara, Novaković Mirjana, Srdić Vladimir V.

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The use of human tissue surrogates in anatomical modeling for gunshot wounds simulations: an overview about “how to do” experimental terminal ballistics by Lucas Meciano Pereira dos Santos, Marcelo Rodrigues da Cunha, Carlos Henrique Bertoni Reis, Daniela Vieira Buchaim, Daniela Vieira Buchaim, Ana Paula Bernardes da Rosa, Leandro Moreira Tempest, José Augusto Parola da Cruz, Rogério Leone Buchaim, Rogério Leone Buchaim, João Paulo Mardegan Issa, João Paulo Mardegan Issa

“…Human tissue simulating materials are currently used in scientific research mainly because they help to avoid possible ethical issues, unlike what happens with studies involving live animals and/or human cadavers. …”
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New Maxwell Creep Model Based on Fractional and Elastic-Plastic Elements by Hao Tang, Dongpo Wang, Zhao Duan

“…Creep models are mainly used to describe the rheological behaviour of geotechnical materials. An important research focus for studying creep in geotechnical materials is the development of a model with few parameters and good simulation performance. …”
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Modelling and Investigation of the Dynamic Behavior of a Penny-Shaped Interface Crack in Piezoelectric Bimaterials by Yani Zhang, Junlin Li, Di Liu, Xiufeng Xie

“…The results show that the fracture toughness of a penny-shaped interface crack in piezoelectric bimaterials is related to the thickness of the material, the impact time, the material characteristics, and the electric field. …”
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Banana Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites: Mechanical Properties and Fire Retardancy by Tuan Anh Nguyen, Thi Huong Nguyen

“…In the present work, the composite material is reinforced with natural fibers from the bark of banana trees (banana fibers), a material available in Vietnam. …”
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Promoting Lampung’s coffee to the Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Turkey by Rindu Rika Gamayuni, N. Nairobi, Ernie Hendrawaty, Agrianti Komalasari, Arif Darmawan

“…The activity was carried out through three main stages: (1) Preparation: situation analysis, preparation of material, making brochures for Lampung coffee producers; (2) Implementation: providing material to participants discussion to strengthen understanding and application of the material. (3) Evaluation and Reporting: comprehensive evaluation of community service results so that the participants can get to know the characteristics and taste of coffee in two countries (Indonesia, especially Lampung coffee and Turkish coffee), can understand and learn strategies for increasing the quality and quantity of coffee products and their marketing. …”
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Prospects for University’s Open Educational Resources by Тю V. Dneprovskaya, I. V. Shevtsova

“…The following prospects for the development and use of OER in higher education are identified: 1) further dissemination of free access to educational materials through the involvement of a wider range of universities; 2) improving the quality of educational materials in the context of expanding access to them; 3) extension of electronic educational environment, since OER are not tied to specific tools or technologies, and may be distributed in social media, mobile applications. …”
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Bone Regeneration: Mini-Review and Appealing Perspectives by Sylvain Le Grill, Fabien Brouillet, Christophe Drouet

“…The main types of bone-healing materials are then reviewed, and their specific relevance to the field is reminded, with the citation of reference works. …”
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The Role of Joseph de Finance’s Axiological Concept in Opening Youth to the World of Values by Oľga Gavendová

“…Every human being needs basic values, both material and spiritual, that enable his or her integral development. …”
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Influence of Substrate on Crystal Orientation of Large-Grained Si Thin Films Formed by Metal-Induced Crystallization by Kaoru Toko, Mitsuki Nakata, Atsushi Okada, Masato Sasase, Noritaka Usami, Takashi Suemasu

“…Thus, properly electing the underlayer material is essential in AIC and allows large-grained Si films to be formed at low temperatures with a set crystal orientation. …”
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Application of the electron backscateered diffraction method in microstructure research for determining of causes of metal structures destruction by L. V. Markova, V. V. Koleda, N. S. Kolodinskaya

“…The application of the diffraction method for backscattered electrons allows us to take a fresh look at the structural changes in the material as a whole and on the processes of destruction of metal structures in particular. …”
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Time Code for multifunctional 3D printhead controls by Sarah Propst, Jochen Mueller

“…Abstract Direct Ink Writing, an extrusion-based 3D printing technique, has attracted growing interest due to its ability to process a broad range of materials and integrate multifunctional printheads with features such as shape-changing nozzles, in-situ curing, material switching, and material mixing. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of ZnO, Ag2O, and ZnO/Ag2O Nanocomposites: A Review by Abel Saka, Leta Tesfaye, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

“…Nanoscale dimensional materials represent a captivating area of research in modern technology, owing to their unique properties and vast potential applications. …”
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Modification of partial safety factors for a semi-probabilistic evaluation of existing timber structures by Maria Loebjinski, Zheng Li, Wolgang Rug, Hartmut Pasternak

“…Additionally, options for incorporating updated material parameters from a survey on site supported by technical devices are discussed and further need for research is identified. …”
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Thermal Aging of Asahi SB-1000 Polymer Optical Fibers: Study on the Light Transmission Loss by Laura Helena González Trueba, Varlen Grabski, Larissa Alexandrova, Carla Aguilar Lugo

“…Complementary tests were done to analyze the fiber materials, such as XRD (WAX), FTIR, and mechanical tensile tests. …”
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