Review on life cycle analysis (LCA) studies of reusable plastic crates for fruit and vegetables by Si Gao, Juanjuan Yao, Xuchen Zhao, Pinqiao Ren, Mathias Gustavsson, Chunfei Wu

“…The production and use of the packaging material generates GHG emissions and so does transports and disposal of packaging. …”
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What Is the Optimal Geometry of Dissolving Microneedle Arrays? A Literature Review by Maira Visscher, Henderik W. Frijlink, Wouter L. J. Hinrichs

“…In addition to the type of material with which the DMNAs are produced, the geometry of the DMNAs will also have a profound effect, not only on the mechanical strength but also on the number of insertions and penetration depth into the skin. …”
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Hominin heritage: How institutional repositories are managing collections, collaboration and repatriation by Wendy Black, Bernhard Zipfel, Mirriam Tawane, Glynn Alard, Phillip Hine

“…We outline some of the complexities that museums, universities, and heritage bodies face in navigating human evolution research, site and material access, potential returns, repatriations or reburials, curation and the development of accessible educational content in a contemporary context. …”
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Radiation-Enhancement Properties of an X-Band Woodpile EBG and Its Application to a Planar Antenna by Fabrizio Frezza, Lara Pajewski, Emanuele Piuzzi, Cristina Ponti, Giuseppe Schettini

“…A woodpile Electromagnetic Bandgap (EBG) material has been designed, by using an in-house code that implements the Fourier Modal Method (FMM). …”
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Protective Role of Black Tea Extract against Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis-Induced Skeletal Dysfunction by Subhra Karmakar, Sangita Majumdar, Anasuya Maiti, Monalisa Choudhury, Aniruddha Ghosh, Asankur S. Das, Chandan Mitra

“…This paper aimed to examine the chemoprotective actions of aqueous black tea extract (BTE) against nonalcoholic steatohepatitis- (NASH-) induced skeletal changes in rats. Material. Wistar rats (body wt. 155–175 g) of both sexes, aged 4–5 months, were randomly assigned to 3 groups; Group A (control), Group B (60% high-fat diet; HFD), and Group C (HFD + 2.5% BTE). …”
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Evaluation of the Supply Process in Public Hospitals: A Qualitative Study by Demet Kavak, Şafak Çınar, Ugur Ugrak, Fırat Seyhan

“…However, it may cause a decrease in material quality. Therefore, well-designed specifications and qualified human resources play an essential role in the supply process.Originality: This study reveals the possible negative effects of a cost-oriented approach in the supply process on quality in public hospitals. …”
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Precisiones al derecho de acceso a la información pública a partir del primer precedente del Tribunal de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública del Perú by GÍLMER ALARCON REQUEJO

“…El análisis de los argumentos del precedente se efectuó mediante el esquema de razonamiento jurídico propuesto por Manuel Atienza, el cual consta de tres niveles: formal, material y pragmático. Esta estrategia metodológica permite valorar en qué medida dicho pronunciamiento contribuye a robustecer el cumplimiento de los deberes relativos al tratamiento de la información solicitada a las entidades de la administración pública, en el marco del Estado constitucional de derecho.…”
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Effects of Mulberry Pomace Addition and Transglutaminase Treatment on the Quality of Pasta Enriched with Antioxidants and Dietary Fiber by Thi Minh Ngoc Ta, Chi Hieu Hoang, Thao Mi Nguyen, Thi Thu Tra Tran, Nu Minh Nguyet Ton, Le Van Viet Man

“…Mulberry pomace powder may, therefore, be considered a potential antioxidant-rich and dietary fiber-rich material for incorporation into pasta products.…”
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A memória social através do jornal Fundinho Cultural: Crônicas da cidade de Uberlândia by Ivanilda Aparecida Andrade Junqueira, Nilda Silva Viana

“…A partir da contribuição dos autores que desenvolveram reflexões teóricas sobre memória social, buscamos, no presente artigo, compreender as recordações do bairro Fundinho e da cidade de Uberlândia através do material publicado, especialmente as crônicas, no Jornal Fundinho Cultural. …”
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Geometric Evolvement, Simulation, and Test of a Bionic Lateral PDC Reamer Bit Inspired by Capra sibirica Horn by Chaoyu Chen, Jialin Yan, Yuntian Zou, Haifeng Luo

“…PDC teeth were arranged on the horn shape blade imitating the transverse ridges on the horn to cut the rock material, found with only 30% utilization rate of the total teeth and load concentration of the last tooth. …”
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What We Know about Student Families: A Sociological Analysis by K. A. Vilkova, I. A. Gruzdev, E. D. Shmeleva, E. A. Tarasova, S. V. Startsev

“…Student mothers expressed a demand for more flexible study formats, material support, and infrastructure development (e.g. kindergartens at universities). …”
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Development of Starch-Based Bioplastic from Jackfruit Seed by Trieu Khoa Nguyen, Nguyen Thy Ton That, Nien Thi Nguyen, Ha Thi Nguyen

“…Although the fabricated bioplastic has lower mechanical properties than petroleum-based plastics, its environmental friendliness and high potential added value promise to be a material of the future.…”
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Stroke rehabilitation adaptive approaches: A theory-focused scoping review by Mary Egan, Dorothy Kessler, Nalia Gurgel-Juarez, Anchal Chopra, Elizabeth Linkewich, Lindsey Sikora, Phyllis Montgomery, Patrick Duong

“…Multiple adaptive approaches exist.Aims/Objectives The objective of this study was to develop a framework for categorising adaptive stroke rehabilitation interventions, based on underlying theory.Material and Methods We searched multiple databases to April 2020 to identify studies of interventions designed to improve participation in valued activities. …”
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Evaluation of Heavy Silicon Oil in the Treatment of Retinal Detachment Mainly Iinvolving Lower Quadrants by Adam Cywiński

“…Introduction: The article presents a retrospective analysis of postoperative, anatomic results, including complications in a group with diagnosed primary and recurrent retinal detachment, involving the lower quadrants, where heavy silicon oil was used. Material and methods: Heavy silicone oil was injected in 53 eyes in 51 patients. …”
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Nasogastric Tube Feeding-Induced Esophageal Bezoar: Case Description by Jad A. Degheili, Mikhael G. Sebaaly, Ali H. Hallal

“…Dislodging of the nasogastric tube at one time rendered it difficult to reinsert it, with investigation showing the presence of calcified material within the distal oesophagus, mainly composed of casein-based products secondary to enteral feeding. …”
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FE Analysis of Dynamic Response of Aircraft Windshield against Bird Impact by Uzair Ahmed Dar, Weihong Zhang, Yingjie Xu

“…Numerical simulations were performed by developing nonlinear FE model in commercially available explicit FE solver AUTODYN. An elastic-plastic material model coupled with maximum principal strain failure criterion was implemented to model the impact response of windshield. …”
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Facile Preparation of Biocomposite from Prawn Shell Derived Chitosan and Kaolinite-Rich Locally Available Clay by Shanta Biswas, Taslim U. Rashid, Abul K. Mallik, Md. Minhajul Islam, M. Nuruzzaman Khan, Papia Haque, Mala Khan, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman

“…A novel composite material was prepared from prawn shell derived chitosan (CHT) and locally available kaolinite-rich modified Bijoypur clay (MC) using a facile technique in which dilute acetic acid was used as a solvent for dissolving chitosan and composite fabrication whereas distilled water was used for preparing the clay dispersion. …”
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Conceptualizing the notions of human-being and human-person in terminal discharge by Jackson Coy

“…Although the resolutions of end-of-life care decisions in hospitals in Tanzania focus much on material order rather than moral order, this paper shows the moral imperative of terminal discharge. …”
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A Compact Vivaldi Shaped Partially Dielectric Loaded TEM Horn Antenna for UWB Communication by Mustafa İlarslan, A. Serdar Türk, Salih Demirel, M. Emre Aydemir, A. Kenan Keskin

“…It is placed in a surrounding box made of PEC material to reduce the undesired side lobes and to obtain more directive radiation pattern. …”
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Transitioning from an occupational therapy student to a clinically competent occupational therapist – A qualitative study by Patrik Sjöberg, Annika Lexén

“…Consequently, there is a need to gain a deeper understanding of this process in order to identify ways of making it easier.Aims/objectives To describe newly graduated Swedish occupational therapists’ experiences of the transition from being an occupational therapy student to becoming a clinically competent occupational therapist.Material and methods A qualitative study involving 15 participants was conducted using interviews to collect data and content data analysis was undertaken to capture occupational therapists’ experiences of the transition process.Results A theme emerged: ‘Bridging the gap by seeking stability in the transition from occupational therapy student to clinically competent occupational therapist’, with two sub-themes, 1) ‘Facing a new reality’ and 2) ‘Establishing one’s role’, containing categories that encapsulated experiences of the transition.Conclusions and significance To bridge the gap in the transition process, universities could review their curricula to identify changes to better prepare newly graduated occupational therapists for the demands of clinical practice. …”
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