Mechanical Behaviour of Alkali-Treated Fabric-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites by M. D. Mohan Gift, Shivkumar Mantri, Surakasi Raviteja, M. L. Rinawa, Dhiren Ramanbhai Patel, V. Nagaraju, A. H. Seikh, Sohail M. A. Khan, David Christopher

“…Polyethylene (PE) was used as a composite material to create a fabric containing 40% pineapple, 30% jute, and 30% cotton fibres by weight. The physical characterisation is carried out, like deterioration and water absorption tests. …”
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IgD Multiple Myeloma Paraproteinemia as a Cause of Myositis by I. Colombo, M. E. Fruguglietti, L. Napoli, M. Sciacco, E. Tagliaferri, A. Della Volpe, V. Crugnola, N. Bresolin, M. Moggio, A. Prelle

“…The first muscle biopsy showed an inflammatory pattern with necrotic fibres, macrophagical invasion (CD68 positive), rare interstitial cellular infiltrates (CD8 positive and CD4 negative), widespread anti-HLA positivity and negative antiMAC. …”
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Common insect pests in homes and cultural heritage sites by Bouthaina Hasnaoui, Fabien Fohrer, Philippe Parola, Jean-Michel Berenger

“…Booklice have the ability to eat cellulose fibres found in archived articles and artefacts stored in heritage buildings, causing deterioration and damage to documents over time. …”
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Estimate of compressive strength of an unidirectional composite lamina using cross-ply and angle-ply laminates by M. Scafè, G. Raiteri, A. Brentari, R. Dlacic, E. Troiani, M. P. Falaschetti, E. Besseghini

“…Over the years various methods have been developed to deduce compressive properties of composite materials reinforced with long fibres. Each of these methods is characterized by a specific way of applying load to the specimen. …”
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Detector development for spin-echo SANS techniques using ZnS:Ag/6LiF and 6Li glass scintillators by Giacomo Mauri, G. Jeff Sykora, Gregory N. Smith, Steven R. Parnell, Robert M. Dalgliesh, Dirk Honecker, Sarah E. Mann, Erik M. Schooneveld, Nigel J. Rhodes

“…The first is a position sensitive ZnS:Ag/6LiF scintillator-based detector coupled with wavelength shifting fibres that can be used for both SEMSANS and SESANS. …”
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Pleiotropic effects of a recessive Col1a2 mutation occurring in a mouse model of severe osteogenesis imperfecta. by Michelangelo Corcelli, Rachel Sagar, Ellen Petzendorfer, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan, Fleur S van Dijk, Anna L David, Pascale V Guillot

“…The extracellular accumulation of defective type I collagen fibres contributes to activation of the TGF-β signalling pathway and activates the inflammatory pathway. …”
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FOOD THERAPY AND EDUCATION NEXUS AGRONOMIC FRAMEWORK. EVIDENCE FROM MOUNTAIN BERRIES by R. Brejea, M. Covaci, B. Covaci, C. Selma

“…Methods: In this study, the authors delve into nutritional information, encompassing calories, fats, carbohydrates, fibres, and proteins, comparing values for regular berries (based on USDA values) and mountain berries (derived from their own research). …”
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Peripheral Contributions to Visceral Hyperalgesia by GF Gebhart

“…Key questions associated with understanding visceral hyperalgesia relate to whether the viscera are innervated by nociceptors (ie, sensory receptors that respond selectively to noxious intensities of stimulation), whether visceral receptors and/or afferent fibres sensitize after tissue injury and whether silent nociceptors exist in the viscera. …”
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An Inelastic Theoretical Model regarding the Load-Carrying Capacity of PSL Bending Component by Baolu Sheng, Yuling Bian, Dong He, Aiping Zhou

“…The failure mode of the PSL beam can be summarized that the fibres in the top of the broken section were buckling and those in the bottom of the section were broken when failure occurred. …”
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Genetic background and embryonic temperature affect DNA methylation and expression of myogenin and muscle development in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). by Erik Burgerhout, Maren Mommens, Hanne Johnsen, Arnfinn Aunsmo, Nina Santi, Øivind Andersen

“…Juvenile Fast8 fish displayed thicker white muscle fibres than Fast4 fish, while Slow 8 and Slow 4 showed no difference in muscle cellularity. …”
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Spent coffee grounds as a sustainable coffee flavouring ingredient in muffins by Sina Breian Solberg, Svein Øivind Solberg

“…Research has shown that SCG is rich in dietary fibres and antioxidants, and we liked to examine if SCG could be used in flavouring muffins. …”
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Sustainable Materials and Technologies for Biomedical Applications by Pralhad Pesode, Shivprakash Barve, Sagar V. Wankhede, Akbar Ahmad

“…Carbon, which is a key category of sustainable biomaterials, is found in a wide range of carbonaceous gels and biomaterials based on cellulose fibres and carbon nanotube. The goal of this article is to give a thorough review of a few of the most recent developments, uses, and challenges for biomaterials made from sustainable resources. …”
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Knowledge and awareness of asbestos risk among General Practitioners: Validation of a questionnaire in an area with a high incidence of asbestos-related diseases by Marinella Bertolotti, Manuela Tamburro, Angelo Salzo, Antonella Cassinari, Stefania Crivellari, Carlotta Bertolina, Marianna Farotto, Carmen Adesso, Michela Anna Di Palma, Anna Natale, Federico Torregiani, Guglielmo Pacileo, Antonio Maconi, Giancarlo Ripabelli

“…Objective: Given the critical role of general practitioners (GPs) in the early diagnosis and management of asbestos-related diseases (ARDs), and the significant history of asbestos fibres pollution in Alessandria Local Health Authority (ASL AL), this project aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of asbestos risks, as well as the experience in diagnosing ARDs among GPs working in Alessandria province, Northern Italy. …”
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Oral Phosphatidylcholine Improves Intestinal Barrier Function in Drug-Induced Liver Injury in Rats by Meijuan Chen, Haijun Huang, Pengcheng Zhou, Jiajie Zhang, Yining Dai, Danhong Yang, Xuegong Fan, Hongying Pan

“…In PC-treated liver injury rats, collagen fibres were gradually decreased, while the disordered arrangement of hepatocytes and disorganized hepatic lobules were partially repaired, and inflammatory cell infiltration was decreased in the fibrous tissue. …”
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Network-wide effects of pallidal deep brain stimulation normalised abnormal cerebellar cortical activity in the dystonic animal model by Fabiana Santana Kragelund, Konstantinos Spiliotis, Marco Heerdegen, Tina Sellmann, Henning Bathel, Anika Lüttig, Angelika Richter, Jens Starke, Rüdiger Köhling, Denise Franz

“…Our findings of reduced MFR and spike amplitudes in the dtsz hamsters could be a hint of a decrease in neuronal fibres and synaptic plasticity. Treatment with pallidal DBS led to cerebellar cortical activity similar to healthy controls, displaying the network-wide impact of local stimulation.…”
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HuoXueTongFu Formula Alleviates Intraperitoneal Adhesion by Regulating Macrophage Polarization and the SOCS/JAK2/STAT/PPAR-γ Signalling Pathway by Min Zhao, Yao-Yao Bian, Li-Li Yang, Yan-Qi Chen, Ya-Jie Wang, Yan-Ting Ma, Yu-Qiong Pei, Wen-Lin Li, Li Zeng

“…The deposition of collagen fibres reduced in the local area of rats after the operation with HXTF treatment. …”
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Pathogenic and therapeutic role of bile acids at reflux-gastritis by T. L. Lapina, I. M. Kartavenko, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Reflux-gastritis is chemical type gastritis, morphologically manifested by foveolar hyperplasia, edema, proliferation of smooth-muscle fibres of lamina propria, insignificant chronic inflammation. …”
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A review of smart structures and adaptation of 3d printing methods for future fashion applications by Viktorija Diak

“…However, the creation of such novel materials/structures and their integration with traditional fibres present numerous challenges, urging the industry to explore new manufacturing methods. …”
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Vascular Protective Effects of Morinda citrifolia Leaf Extract on Postmenopausal Rats Fed with Thermoxidized Palm Oil Diet: Evidence at Microscopic Level by C. L. G. Chong, Faizah Othman, Farida Hussan

“…The untreated OVX group showed evident histological and ultrastructural features of vascular inflammation such as blood cells accumulation in the lumen, vacuolation of the endothelial cells, subendothelial space widening, elastic fibres disruption, increased intima media thickness (IMT), smooth muscle cells fragmentation, and perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) deposition. …”
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Sensory quality and nutritional composition of carrot (Daucus carota L.) genotypes as affected by fertilization in production system in Cameroon by Maxime Merlin Tonfack Djoufack, Eric Bertrand Kouam, Edith Marius Kouam Foko, Mariette Anoumaa, Pierre Marie Kaktcham, François Ngoufack Zambou

“…The variety Amazonia fertilized with 300 kg ha−1 chemical fertilizer provided good nutritional parameters including carotenoids, fibres, carbohydrates proteins and lipids.…”
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