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Elastomer/thermoplastic modified epoxy nanocomposites: The hybrid effect of 'micro' and 'nano' scale
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article Review)
The approach of simultaneously exploit the use of microscale elastomers/thermoplastics and nanoscale fillers for the modification of epoxy systems is presently an active research topic. Such hybrid modification of epoxy ...
A review of fouling mechanisms, control strategies and real-time fouling monitoring techniques in forward osmosis
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article Review)
Forward osmosis has gained tremendous attention in the field of desalination and wastewater treatment. However, membrane fouling is an inevitable issue. Membrane fouling leads to flux decline, can cause operational problems ...
Review of recent advancements of direct torque control in induction motor drives - A decade of progress
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Institution of Engineering and Technology
, 2018 , Article Review)
Since the invention of direct torque control (DTC) in later 1980s for alternating current (AC) motor drives, it has undergone many modifications to improve the control strategy. This study provides a comprehensive review ...
Growing Burden of Hypertension in China: Causes, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC)
, 2020 , Article Review)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of
death in China, and an estimated 290 million
individuals are affected by CVD in China (1).
Hypertension is the most important risk factor of
CVD (2). Good control ...
The role of gene gjb2 and connexin 26 in hearing impairment
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Palladin Institute of Biochemistry of the NASU
, 2018 , Article Review)
Gap Junction Beta 2 (GJB2) gene mutations are the leading causes of hereditary hearing impairment. This gene encodes various gap junction proteins such as connexin 26 (Cx26), which facilitate K+ homeostasis inside the ...
Internet marketing adoption by iranian distribution industry: An attempt to understand the reality
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IGI Global
, 2018 , Article Review)
This article describes how although the internet has become a significant platform for the advancement of marketing strategies and developments, there have been inadequate empirical research efforts concerning its adoption ...
Current status of tissue engineering in the management of severe hypospadias
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Hypospadias, characterized by misplacement of the urinary meatus in the lower side of the penis, is a frequent birth defect in male children. Because of the huge variation in the anatomic presentation of hypospadias, no ...
Better reporting standards are needed to enhance the quality of hop testing in the setting of ACL return to sport decisions: a narrative review.
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2020 , Article Review)
There is a lack of consistency in return to sport (RTS) assessments, in particular hop tests to predict who will sustain a reinjury following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Inconsistent test battery content ...
Insights into charge carrier dynamics in organo-metal halide perovskites: From neat films to solar cells
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Royal Society of Chemistry
, 2017 , Article Review)
Organo-metal halide perovskites have recently obtained world-wide attention as promising solar cell materials. They have broad and strong light absorption along with excellent carrier transport properties which partially ...
Targeting DNA Repair Pathways in Hematological Malignancies.
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
DNA repair plays an essential role in protecting cells that are repeatedly exposed to endogenous or exogenous insults that can induce varying degrees of DNA damage. Any defect in DNA repair mechanisms results in multiple ...