Flexural Properties of PVC/Bamboo Composites under Static and Dynamic-Thermal Conditions: Effects of Composition and Water Absorption by Shahril Anuar Bahari, Warren J. Grigsby, Andreas Krause

“…Analysis revealed that bamboo incorporation improved the PVC composite flexural modulus which was also observed with dynamic mechanical-thermal analysis on heating composites to ca. 70°C. …”
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Effects of Gigantochloa apus String Bamboo Fiber Brushes on Heat-Cured Acrylic Resin Plate Surface Roughness by Azkya Patria Nawawi, Asih Rahaju, Annisha Putri Rivawati

“…Conclusion: Bamboo denture toothbrushes exhibit a lower abrasive effect than nylon denture toothbrushes, with the abrasiveness remaining below the threshold requirements established for dental materials.…”
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Effect of Different Growing Niches on Stand Structure of Highland Bamboo (Yushania alpina) in West Amhara, Northern Ethiopia by Amsalu Alamerew, Menale Mulu, Asmamaw Abtew, Demel Fanta, Beyene Alem, Melkamu Mekonnen, Mulugeta Asres

“…Four districts were selected purposively based on the existence of bamboo in different agroforestry practices. Inventory was carried out from 324 randomly selected plots of bamboo stands. …”
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Double-Balloon Enteroscopy following Capsule Endoscopy in the Management of Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Outcome of a Combined Approach by Patarapong Kamalaporn, Sarah Cho, Nancy Basset, Maria Cirocco, Gary May, Paul Kortan, Gabor Kandel, Norman Marcon

“…BACKGROUND: There is no consensus on the relative accuracy of capsule endoscopy (CE) versus double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) to investigate obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB). …”
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Priority Setting in Damage Control Surgery for Multiple Abdominal Trauma Following Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta by Yoonjung Heo, Seok Won Lee, Dong Hun Kim

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Analyzing the Mechanical, Durability, and Microstructural Impact of Partial Cement Replacement with Pumice Powder and Bamboo Leaf Ash in Concrete by Haris Hassen Adem, Fikreyesus Demeke Cherkos

“…This study explores the physiomechanical and durability properties of C-25 concrete by partially replacing cement with blends of pumice powder (PP) and bamboo leaf ash (BLA). The combined amount of major oxides SiO2, Al2O3, and Fe2O3 in PP is 84.59%, while in BLA, it is 74.4%, classifying PP and BLA as class N and F pozzolans. …”
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Outcomes of Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Surgery Converted into Balloon Dilation and Silicone Intubation due to Probing Difficulty by Oren Yaakov Sagiv, Achia Nemet, Asaf Achiron, Doron Neumann, Raimo Tuuminen, Oriel Spierer

“…To report the outcomes of balloon catheter dilatation and silicone intubation as a sequential secondary surgery under the same anesthesia, a stepwise approach for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) when probing and irrigation as primary procedure fails. …”
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Investigating and analyzing the factors and Drivers affecting the convergence and national cohesion (Case study: Baloch people in southeastern country) by abas Jahan Abadian, Yaser kahrazeh, Parviz Reza Mirlotfi

“…Similarly, this article seeks to address the fundamental question of the primary factors and stimuli that influence convergence and cohesion among the Baloch people in the southeast. The research findings indicate that various factors significantly impact the convergence and divergence of the Baloch people in the Sistan and Baluchestan province. …”
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Anterolateral Left Ventricular Ballooning, a Variant of Classic Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy by R. Zbinden, M. Mutter, D. Weishaupt

“…Transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome is characterized by transient akinesis of the left ventricular apex with basal wall hyperkinesis; this is also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. …”
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Stentless Strategy by Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty following Directional Coronary Atherectomy for Left Main Bifurcation Lesion by Norihiro Kobayashi, Masahiro Yamawaki, Shinsuke Mori, Masakazu Tsutsumi, Yohsuke Honda, Kenji Makino, Shigemitsu Shirai, Masafumi Mizusawa, Yoshiaki Ito

“…We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of stentless strategy by drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty following directional coronary atherectomy (DCA) for left main (LM) bifurcation lesions. …”
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Preguntas Frecuentes de COVID-19 para bancos de alimentos: recepción de alimentos y limpieza by Victor J. Blanco, Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, Ben Chapman, Michelle Danyluk

“…FSHN20-7s/FS353: Preguntas Frecuentes de COVID-19 para bancos de alimentos: recepción de alimentos y limpieza (ufl.edu) …”
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Ten Candidate Genes Were Identified to Be Associated with the Great Growth Differentiation in the Three-Way Cross Hybrid Abalone by Qizhen Xiao, Shihai Gong, Zekun Huang, Wenzhu Peng, Zhaofang Han, Yang Gan, Yawei Shen, Weiwei You, Caihuan Ke, Xuan Luo

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Inflation Pressure in Side Branch during Modified Jailed Balloon Technique Does Not Affect Side Branch Outcomes by Tetsuya Nomura, Naotoshi Wada, Issei Ota, Satoshi Tasaka, Kenshi Ono, Yu Sakaue

“…This study aimed to investigate the optimal jailed balloon inflation in the side branch during the modified jailed balloon technique for bifurcated lesions. …”
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A Dual-Polarized Printed Antenna Based on a Tapered Slot SICL Balun for Airborne Radar Application by Xiaochun Liu, Li Wang, Mingxi Zhang, Shaobin Liu, Guiqiang Du

“…At the same time, the proposed balun can transform the quasi-TEM mode of the microstrip line to the TEM mode of CPS. …”
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Zoning of infiltration areas using Schosinsky’s Soil Water Balance in La Balsa River Basin, Costa Rica by Ramirez-Granados Pablo

“…Thus, the aim of this study is to develop an example for how to use Schosinsky´s Soil Water Balance (SSWB) model ‐along with other variables‐as a more viable way to determine water infiltration zones at the basin level. Zones, in La Balsa River Basin (LBRB), were determined by overlaying information of basin slopes, existing land use, land cover and spatial distributed rainfall. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilation for Removal of Large Bile Duct Stones in Advanced Age by Kook Hyun Kim, Tae Nyeun Kim

“…However, little is known about clinical outcomes and adverse events following endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) in the elderly. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of EPLBD for the removal of CBD stones in patients aged ≥ 80 years. …”
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Development of Natural Fiber Hybrid Composites Using Sugarcane Bagasse and Bamboo Charcoal for Automotive Thermal Insulation Materials by Fasika Abedom, S. Sakthivel, Daniel Asfaw, Bahiru Melese, Eshetu Solomon, S. Senthil Kumar

“…The effective utilization of fibers from natural sources is the main objective of this research work, but natural fibers alone are not meeting the required strength properties. …”
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Experimental Study on Axial Compression Behavior of Masonry Columns’ Strengthening with Bamboo Scrimber Bar Mesh Mortar Layer by Hongyao Liu, Min Lei, Bowang Chen

“…The strengthening method of bamboo scrimber bar mesh mortar layer permits the upgrade of the columns’ bearing capacity. …”
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Perfiles morosos en tarjetahabientes de bancos privados del municipio Libertador del estado Mérida,Venezuela by José Francisco Silva Guillen, José Miguel Rodríguez Angulo

“…La morosidad es una problemática financiera de bancos y empresas que practican la venta a crédito; el objetivo de la presente investigación consiste en estudiar perfiles morosos en tarjetahabientes de bancos privados del municipio Libertador del Estado Mérida, siendo estos perfiles el resultado de una descripción de los requerimientos necesarios para optar a una tarj eta de crédito y un diagnóstico del nivel de morosidad del tarjetahabiente venezolano. …”
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La representación de la figura humana en los manuscritos mayas coloniales de Chilam Balam by Florencia Scandar

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