Effect of Pressure Equalization Groove Structure on Static Characteristics of Aerostatic Bearings by C. Yuanqi, X. Yaping, L. Weining, G. Ning

“…Moreover, the change of grooves number influence the geometric parameter  of the air film associated with the maximum stiffness. Different depths, numbers, and supply air pressures of the pressure-equalizing grooves significantly impact the flow rate. …”
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Gender inequality in the Nordic film industry: Exploring above-the-line positions in film production by Loist Skadi, Ehrich Martha Emilie, Radziwill Sophie, Prommer Elizabeth

“…In this article, we explore the enduring barriers to gender equality in the Nordic film industry, with a focus on positions of power and structural biases. …”
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Effect of Upstream Wake on Shower-Head Film Cooling by Ping-Hei Chen, Jr-Ming Miao

“…The present study aims to investigate the effect of an upstream wake on the convective transport phenomena over a turbine blade with shower-head film cooling. A naphthalene sublimation technique was implemented to obtain the detailed mass transfer distributions on both suction and pressure surfaces of the test blade. …”
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Mass Transfer over a Film-Cooled Turbine Blade by Ping-Hei Chen, Jr-Ming Miao

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Rendition of Planting and Payoff in Localized Films: A Case Study by Elahe Ebtehaji, Mahboubeh Moghadas, Milad Mehdizadkhani

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Matching of Silicon Thin-Film Tandem Solar Cells for Maximum Power Output by C. Ulbrich, C. Zahren, A. Gerber, B. Blank, T. Merdzhanova, A. Gordijn, U. Rau

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Preparation of Superhydrophobic Multiscale Films for Oil-Water Separation in a Harsh Environment by Depeng Li, Jinyang Fan, Jie Chen, Deyi Jiang

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Optimizing strength and corrosion resistance of the metastable β-alloy Ti–35Nb–7Zr–5Ta alloy by equal-channel angular pressing by R. Silva, J. Silva, C.C. Viana, C.R.M. Afonso, P. Hammer, D.C.C. Magalhães, A.H. Plaine, C.A.D. Rovere

“…Grain refinement accelerates passivation kinetics, enhancing corrosion resistance with a thicker and less defective passive film, especially at 300 °C, without significant changes in the elemental composition of the outer passive film.…”
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Impact of Hyperglycemia on Tear Film and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Cross-Sectional Study by Meng F, Zhou Y, Bao T, Pang Y, Shao Q, Wang L, Zhao J, Li W, Xu H, Yang Y, Zhang B

“…Fanhua Meng,1,* Yuan Zhou,2,* Tong Bao,1,* Yunlei Pang,1 Qinglei Shao,1 Lifeng Wang,1 Jing Zhao,1 Wenchao Li,1 Haiyan Xu,1 Yajun Yang,1,2 Bozhou Zhang1,2 1Department of Retinal, Chifeng Chaoju Eye Hospital, Chifeng, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Ocular Surface, Baotou Chaoju Eye Hospital, Baotou, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yajun Yang; Bozhou Zhang, Department of ocular surface, Baotou Chaoju Eye Hospital, Baotou, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 014060, People’s Republic of China, Email yangyajun@chaojueye.com; zhangbozhou@chaojueye.comPurpose: Elevated blood glucose levels may disrupt tear film and meibomian gland function, contributing to dry eye disease (DED) and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). …”
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Comparative Study of Statistical Distributions in Electromigration-Induced Failures of Al/Cu Thin-Film Interconnects by M. I. Loupis, J. N. Avaritsiotis, G. D. Tziallas

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Empowering women on screen: exploring the influence of female protagonists on contemporary culture and gendered enjoyment in film by Fokiya Akhtar, Azmat Rasul

“…In essence, The study challenges the stereotype that female-led films are less successful, suggesting that the industry should feature more diverse, empowered female characters for gender equality.…”
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A Comparison Study on Co- and Counterrotating Dual-Rotor System with Squeeze Film Dampers and Intermediate Bearing by Fei Wang, Gui-Huo Luo, Shu Yan, Hai-Tao Cui

“…With nonlinear forces of squeeze film damper and intermediate bearing considered, nonlinear dynamic response characteristics of the co- and counterrotating coaxial rotor system under multiple unbalance forces were studied and compared in this work. …”
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Structural Evolution of Low-Molecular-Weight Poly(ethylene oxide)-block-polystyrene Diblock Copolymer Thin Film by Hui Wu, Xiaohua Huang

“…When the film is thicker than 6.2 nm, a dense polymer brush which is equal to half of an interlamellar layer was formed on the silicon, while the excess material dewet this layer to form droplets. …”
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Antifungal Activity of Gelatin-Tapioca Starch Film and Coating Containing Copper Nanoparticles against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Causing Anthracnose by Vinh Tien Nguyen, My-Sam Dang-Thi, Khanh Son Trinh

“…For the in vivo antifungal tests on mangoes, both the control and the CuNPs-containing coatings equally inhibit fungal growth, possibly due to the low oxygen permeability of the protein and starch components in the films. …”
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Antimicrobial activity of chitosan /corn starch film incorporated with starch nanocrystals /nettle essential oil nanoemulsion for Eleutheronema tetradactylum fillet preservation by Hamed Ahari, Fatemeh Kalateh-Seifari, Shima Yousefi

“…This study aimed to estimate the effects of chitosan/ corn starch (CH/ CS equal 62:38) film in combination with nettle essential oil nanoemulsions (0.41 wt% NEONEs) and starch nanocrystals (6 wt% SNCs) on the microbial and qualitative characteristics of the Eleutheronema tetradactylumfillets during refrigeration storage (4 ± 1 °C). …”
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Nanostructured ZnO, TiO2, and Composite ZnO/TiO2 Films for Application in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Myrsini Giannouli

“…The effects of using composite semiconductor films on the efficiency and stability of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) were investigated. …”
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Simultaneous Determination of Zn(II), Cd(II), Pb(II), and Cu(II) Using Differential Pulse Anodic Stripping Voltammetry at a Bismuth Film-Modified Electrode by Nguyen Mau Thanh, Nguyen Van Hop, Nguyen Dinh Luyen, Nguyen Hai Phong, Tran Thanh Tam Toan

“…The simultaneous electrochemical determination of Zn(II), Cd(II), Pb(II), and Cu(II) in the aqueous solution has been developed on the basis of the bismuth film glassy carbon electrode (GCE) using differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry (DP-ASV). …”
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CO2 Reforming Performance and Visible Light Responsibility of Cr-Doped TiO2 Prepared by Sol-Gel and Dip-Coating Method by Akira Nishimura, Go Mitsui, Masafumi Hirota, Eric Hu

“…A Cr-doped TiO2 film was prepared by sol-gel and dip-coating method and used as the photocatalyst for CO2 reforming under the visible light. …”
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EXPLOITATION OF THE EARTH REPRESENTED IN MOANA AND ITS RELEVANCE TO CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: AN ECOFEMINISM STUDY by R. Hariyani Susanti, Vera Sardila, Herlinda Herlinda, Welli Marlisa, Aramudin Aramudin

“…However, by using an ecofeminism approach, the author tries to analyze the symbols and codes that represent the exploitation of marginal parties in the film. From the results of the analysis, it was found that there are many representations related to the exploitation of women and the environment found in the film and this is relevant to the issue of equality and environmental issues today. …”
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Traditional Language with a Flair for Innovation: Hans Florian Zimmer’s Compositional Process by Gabriele

“… Hans Florian Zimmer is one of the best known and most prolific film composers in the world nowadays. His work defines the characteristics of present-day film music and is regarded as one of the most efficient practices in the field. …”
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