STRENGTH ANALYSIS OF BANDED ROLL FOR ASYMMETRIC ROLLING by L. A. Isaevich, D. M. Ivanickij, M. I. Sidorenko

“…The calculation of the nominal torque on the rolls during asymmetric rolling of a strip with small laminated springs are held. To stabilize the rolling process it is proposed to use a front tension and a certain minimum value was calculated. …”
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Broadband Multilayered Array Antenna with EBG Reflector by P. Chen, X. D. Yang, C. Y. Chen, Z. H. Ma

“…Most broadband microstrip antennae are implemented in the form of slot structure or laminate structure. The impedance bandwidth is broadened, but meanwhile, the sidelobe of the directivity pattern and backlobe level are enlarged. …”
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Fracture Energy Estimation of DCB Specimens Made of Glass/Epoxy: An Experimental Study by V. Alfred Franklin, T. Christopher

“…Experiments were conducted on these laminates, and the fracture energy, GIc, was evaluated considering the root rotation at the crack tip. …”
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Analysis and Design of Cavity-Backed Probe-Fed Hybrid Microstrip Antennas on FR4 Substrate by D. C. Nascimento, Prêntice C. Ribeiro Filho, Alexis F. Tinoco-S, J. C. da S. Lacava

“…The resulting flush-mounted antenna exhibits symmetrical bandwidth, low cross-polarization radiation in the H-plane, due to its hybrid patch, and low cost, since it can be built on a FR4 laminate. Substrate integrated waveguide technology is used in the fabrication of the metallic cavity. …”
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Update on Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Dermatology: A Scoping Review by Stephanie Waggett, Elliott Lyles, Todd Schlesinger

“…Cosmetic applications of LMW and hybrid HA included treatment of skin ageing, enlarged pores, and skin laxity, as well as enhancement of skin hydration. …”
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Ecological and Specific Evidence-Based Safe Return To Play After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction In Soccer Players: A New International Paradigm by Florian Forelli, Nicolas Le Coroller, Maxime Gaspar, Geoffrey Memain, Georgios Kakavas, Nicholas Miraglia, Patrice Marine, Pascal Maille, Timothy E Hewett, Alexandre JM Rambaud

“…One should identify high risk players under two conditions: Clinical analyses commonly include assessments such as isokinetic testing, functional tests (hop tests, vertical force-velocity, profile), running, clinical assessments (range of motion and graft laxity), proprioception and balance (Star Excursion Balance Test modified, Y-Balance, stabilometry) and psychological parameters (kinesophobia, quality of life and fear of re-injury). …”
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Retraction: Impact of coated phycocyanin and phycoerythrin on antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of soap, anti-acne face wash and hand sanitizer gel by Bahareh Nowruzi, Hossein Hashemi

“…Thread-lift procedures are becoming increasingly popular for treatingof skin laxity, particularly in the neck and submental regions. …”
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Posttraumatic Spinal Cord Injury without Radiographic Abnormality by Kivanc Atesok, Nobuhiro Tanaka, Andrew O’Brien, Yohan Robinson, Dachling Pang, Donald Deinlein, Sakthivel Rajaram Manoharan, Jason Pittman, Steven Theiss

“…SCIWORA is most commonly seen in children with a predilection for the cervical spinal cord due to the increased mobility of the cervical spine, the inherent ligamentous laxity, and the large head-to-body ratio during childhood. …”
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Neurapraxia following neck lifting procedures–anatomical consideration, contributing factors, and management strategies: a case report by Phoebe Kar Wai Lam

“…Thread-lift procedures are becoming increasingly popular for treatingof skin laxity, particularly in the neck and submental regions. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of original fluorinated bis-cyclic carbonates and xanthates from a fluorinated epoxide by Alaaeddine, Ali, Ladmiral, Vincent, El Malti, Wassim, Haydar, Lolwa, Caillol, Sylvain, Améduri, Bruno

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Multifractal characteristics of pore structure in the terrestrial shale reservoirs of the Lianggaoshan formation in northeast sichuan basin and its geological significance by Jiping Wang, Jiping Wang, Hongmei Shao, Hongmei Shao, Yuanhao Zhang, Yuanhao Zhang, Zhenxue Jiang, Zhenxue Jiang, Bo Gao, Bo Gao, Lingling Li, Lingling Li, Huifang Pan, Huifang Pan, Haonan Wang, Haonan Wang, Xi Lu, Xi Lu, Hengyuan Qiu, Hengyuan Qiu, Xiaobiao He, Xiaobiao He, Chengju Zhang, Chengju Zhang

“…Result indicate that high-organic laminated felsic shale exhibit well-developed micropores with a simple and uniform pore structure, making them ideal for shale oil accumulation. …”
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Surface Modification of Electrospun PVDF/PAN Nanofibrous Layers by Low Vacuum Plasma Treatment by Fatma Yalcinkaya, Baturalp Yalcinkaya, Adam Pazourek, Jana Mullerova, Martin Stuchlik, Jiri Maryska

“…Various PAN, PVDF, and PVDF/PAN nanofibre layers were produced, and mechanical properties were improved via a lamination process. Low vacuum plasma treatment was applied for the surface modification of nanofibres. …”
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Design of Blast-Loaded Glazing Windows and Facades: A Review of Essential Requirements towards Standardization by Martin Larcher, Michel Arrigoni, Chiara Bedon, J. C. A. M. van Doormaal, Christof Haberacker, Götz Hüsken, Oliver Millon, Arja Saarenheimo, George Solomos, Laurent Thamie, Georgios Valsamos, Andy Williams, Alexander Stolz

“…The determination of the blast protection level of laminated glass windows and facades is of crucial importance, and it is normally done by using experimental investigations. …”
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Study of Dynamic Brittle Fracture of Composite Lamina Using a Bond-Based Peridynamic Lattice Model by Jushang Guo, Weicheng Gao, Zhenyu Liu, Xiongwu Yang, Fengshou Li

“…The peridynamic lattice model is found to be robust and successful in modeling dynamic brittle fracture of 2D composite lamina and can be extended to composite laminates by applying 3D lattice structure.…”
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Analytical model of asymmetrical Mixed-Mode Bending test of adhesively bonded GFRP joint by M. Ševcík, P. Hutar, A. P. Vassilopoulos, M. Shahverdi

“…The methodology and results presented in this paper could be utilized for the design of both joint geometry and lay-up of the laminates constituting the joint or for the prediction of the fracture behavior of such structures.…”
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Alliance matrimoniale traditionnelle en pays Éotilé et Baoulé, XVIIE-XIXE siècles : étude comparative by Kouassi Serge KOFFI & Adjé Séverin ANGOUA

“…Considéré comme l’union entre une femme et un homme par les liens de l’amour de l’un pour l’autre, le mariage coutumier dans les sociétés éotilé et baoulé est aussi la matérialisation de l’amitié entre deux familles ou lignages voire de deux villages et/ou communauté. …”
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Estimation of Eyelid Pressure Using a Blepharo-Tensiometer in Patients with Functional Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction by Jinsoo Kim, Sang-Mok Lee, Youn Joo Choi, Min Joung Lee

“…In the control group, the eyelid pressure was correlated with age P<0.001 and lower eyelid laxity P=0.016. In the FNLDO group, the eyelid pressure was only correlated with age P<0.001. …”
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The Effects of Coronavirus Disease-19 Pandemic on Tuberculosis Treatment Uptake and Outcomes in the Fako Division of Cameroon by Benjamin David Thumamo Pokam, Elsie Ngu Shindoh, Cecile Ingrid Djuikoue, Cedric Seugnou Nana, Sabi Hannah Kakah, Assadioh Pierre Kana Elisee, Nicholas Tendongfor

“…This is indicative of poor usage of the TB services during the pandemic as a result of COVID-19 barrier measures and laxity in the TB control programs. TB programs require some intensification geared towards strengthening the patient-centered approach and a community-based active TB case finding, especially in the current potential resurgence of the pandemic.…”
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Surgical Technique of Single-Graft Double-Bundle Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using the Peroneus Longus Tendon by Michael Held, M.D., Ph.D., F.C. Orth S.A., M.Med. Orth., David North, M.B.Ch.B., F.C. Orth S.A., M.Med. Orth., Richard von Bormann, M.B.Ch.B., F.C. Orth S.A., M.Med. Orth., Waldo Scheepers, M.B.Ch.B., M.Sc. Med.

“…Numerous techniques are available to the treating surgeon, such as the double-bundle PCLR technique, which has biomechanical superiority over single-bundle PCLR. Residual knee laxity is decreased, native knee kinematics are better replicated, and improved subjective and objective outcomes have been reported with anatomic double-bundle PCLR. …”
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Primary Repair versus Reconstruction in Patients with Bilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: What Do Patients Prefer? by Harmen D. Vermeijden, Edoardo Monaco, Fabio Marzilli, Xiuyi A. Yang, Jelle P. van der List, Andrea Ferretti, Gregory S. DiFelice

“…No statistical differences were found in patient-reported outcomes between both procedures (all p>0.4). Objective laxity assessment showed mean side-to-side difference of 0.6 mm between both sides in favor of the reconstructed knee. …”
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