In the presented research, conventional cyclic tension–compression tests and dynamic tests were performed on two types of asphalt mixes (AM). For the tension–compression tests, the complex modulus was obtained from the measurements of the...
It is essential to study the mechanical properties of saturated rock under different loading and unloading paths for strength calculation, safety assessment and disaster prevention; however, current literature rarely mentions conventional triaxial lo...
In contrast to brittle normal-strength concrete (NSC), high-performance steel-fiber-reinforced concrete (HPSFRC) provides better tensile and shear resistance, enabling enhanced bridge girder design. To achieve a balance between cost efficiency and qu...
Balance impairments in stroke rehabilitation are commonly assessed using the Trunk Control Test (TCT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Mini Balance Evaluation System Test (Mini-BESTest). However, these conventional tests are subjective, susceptible to...
Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a complex and severe condition marked by multiple organ failure and high short-term mortality. Coagulopathy, a key component of ACLF, is characterized by rebalanced hemostasis with both hypo- and hypercoagulab...
Antioxidants are used in the empirical treatment of infertile men. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of antioxidant therapy on conventional semen parameters and advanced sperm function tests in men seeking fertility treatment. A total...
The numerical techniques for modelling the rock fracture have been briefly reviewed. A hybrid finite-discrete element method (HFDEM) is proposed to simulate various fracture types of rock. A fracture model is implemented in the HFDEM for simulation o...
The shear strength parameters of loess samples are determined from conventional triaxial shear test results and used in the rational design of sustainable geotechnical infrastructures. However, the rubber membrane that is used in the triaxial shear a...
Limitations of the cone penetration test, especially to accurately determine undrained shear strength (Su) in soft soil deposits with high in situ stresses, have motivated the development of alternative devices, such as the T-bar and ball penetration...
Wind tunnel tests have become one of the most effective ways to evaluate aerodynamics and aeroelasticity in bluff bodies. This paper has firstly overviewed the development of conventional wind tunnel test techniques, including high frequency base bal...
Asphalt pavement consists of multiple layers of asphalt with a progressive decrease of nominal maximum aggregate size from the bottom to the top, which can be constructed by the double-decked or the conventional paving method (i.e., layer by layer)....
Oil sand tailings are a mixture of sand, fines, water, and a residual amount of un-extracted bitumen in varying proportions. Tailings management is highly dependent on the consolidation behavior of the tailings. Although a great deal of work on this...
Background: The joint College of American Pathologists/American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Cytogenetics Committee works to ensure the competency and proficiency of clinical cytogenetic testing laboratories through proficiency testing (P...
In this study, a series of shaking table tests of a ten storey concrete suspended structure equipped with viscous dampers were carried out to evaluate the dynamic responses and vibration damping performance of suspended structures. The effects of lin...
A shaking table experiment conducted on a multi-degrees-of-freedom frame structure equipped with a non-conventional tuned mass damper (TMD) is presented. The non-conventional TMD is characterized by a high mass ratio, without adding further structura...
This paper experimentally investigates the impact response of composite laminates made with conventional and bio-based epoxy resin. Drop tower impact tests were conducted at varying energy levels, including repeated low-energy impacts, to evaluate pe...
Many pathophysiologic processes of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), namely, excess vasoconstriction, vascular remodeling and in situ thrombosis, involve the coagulation cascade, and more specifically, platelets. The aim of this study was to glo...
Background: Fatigue failure of artificial leaflets significantly limits the durability of prosthetic valves. However, the costs and complexities associated with in vitro testing and conventional clinical trials to investigate the fatigue life of leaf...
In order to analyze the effect of flame retardant and warm mix asphalt (WMA) additives-Sasobit on the flame-retardant performance and pavement performance of asphalt binder, the limiting oxygen index test, conventional performance test, and Superpave...
Adhesion remains a key element in dentistry, whether approached in prosthetics, odontology, or orthodontics. It is a continuously researched aspect, as improved materials and adhesive methods keep emerging in the market. No orthodontic treatment can...
This paper applied a self-administered survey to investigate the impact of organic food behavior and the intention-behavior gap in organic food consumption (OIBG) on consumers’ subjective wellbeing including physical, emotional, social and inte...
Functional point-of-care tests (POCTs) have evolved into useful tools for diagnosing disorders of blood coagulation and fibrinolysis. We aimed to describe the in vivo association between standard and functional parameters of coagulation and fibrinoly...
Ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems depend on the capacity for heat transfer between the system and the ground, and it is good practice to carry out an in situ thermal response test (TRT) to determine the undisturbed ground temperature, the therma...
Background: Thromboelastography-6s (TEG®6s), a novel device developed to assess coagulation status, presents advantages such as less frequent calibration, ease of use, and greater stability against movements compared to the previous system (TEG50...
The inadequate resistance of traditional asphalt binders to aging, temperature fluctuations, and fatigue cracking underlines the necessity for innovative modifications to boost pavement durability. This study aims to state the inadequate exploration...
The increasing use of illicit drugs has become a major global concern. Illicit drugs interact with the brain and the body altering an individual’s mood and behavior. As the substance-of-abuse (SOA) crisis continues to spread across the world, i...
Large engineering structures made of various materials, including concrete (e.g., bridges, dams, buildings, and multilevel car parks), steel (e.g., power towers, ships, and wind turbines), or others, are often subjected to severe vibration, dynamic,...
The present study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy between conventional smear (CS) and liquid-based preparation (LBP) in endoscopic ultrasonography-fine needle aspiration cytology (EUS-FNAC) of pancreatic lesions. Using 31 eligible studies, t...
Developing effective radioactive waste management practices is essential for ensuring the sustainability of the nuclear industry. The immobilization of radioactive wastes is one of the main activities conducted during the management of these wastes;...
Engineered geopolymer composite (EGC) is becoming an uprising product in the civil industry as a substitute and solution for conventional geopolymer concrete (GPC) as GPC exhibits brittleness and has poor cracking resistance. In this paper, we explor...
Recently, the medium-depth geothermal heat pump systems (MD-GHPs) have been applied for space heating in China. Theoretically, the MD-GHPs use deep borehole heat exchangers (DBHEs) to extract heat from the medium-depth geothermal energy with the dept...
Only a few scientific research studies, especially dealing with extremely low flow conditions, have been compiled so far, in Greece. The present study, aiming to contribute in this specific area of hydrologic investigation, generates synthetic low st...
The present study was conducted to clarify the flexural behaviors of the Composite Girders of a Prestressed Segmental Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Channel and a Reinforced Conventional Concrete Deck (PSUC-RCCD). The girders can be used as b...
Rapid diagnosis and treatment application in the early stages of H. pylori infection plays an important part in inhibiting the transmission of this infection as this bacterium is involved in various gastric pathologies such as gastritis, gastro-duode...
The slow freezing of boar sperm is the only way to preserve genetic material for extended periods; this can be achieved with exposure to liquid nitrogen vapors (conventional) or by using automated freezing equipment. The aim was to compare the effect...
A portable wireless device with a “vocal commands” feature for activating the mechanical milking phase in conventional milking parlors was developed and tested to increase the level of automation in the milking procedures. The device was tested in th...
The impact of fabric anisotropy, fractal dimension, and breakage on the strength and deformation of granular materials were diminished by uniform-size spherical glass beads. Triaxial drained and undrained tests were performed on glass beads based on...
The spread of resistant bacteria from livestock to the food industry promoted an increase of alternative poultry production systems, such as organic and antibiotic-free ones, based on the lack of antimicrobial use, except in cases in which welfare is...
Adult-onset immunodeficiency syndrome (AOID) patients with autoantibodies (autoAbs) against interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) generally suffer from recurrent and recalcitrant disseminated non-tuberculous mycobacterial diseases. Since the early stages of AOID...
Application of organic amendments is considered an eco-friendly practice to promote soil fertility and suppressiveness against a wide range of soil-borne pathogens. However, limited information is available about the capabilities of organic amendment...
The transformation of conventional binder and grout into high-performance nanocarbon binder and grout was evaluated in this investigation. The high-performance nanocarbon grout consisted of grey cement, white cement, lime, gypsum, sand, water, and gr...
The use of lubricants and hydraulic fluids of both mineral and synthetic origin in agricultural processes could have a deep impact on the environment as a result of their possible dispersion in the ground and aquifers. Replacing them with bio-based f...
In recent years, there has been intense development of digital diagnostic tests for vision. All of these tests must be validated for clinical use. The current study enrolled 51 healthy individuals (age 19–72 years) in which achromatic contrast...
Experimental work with heating systems installed in public transport vehicles, particularly for optimisation and control design, is a challenging task due to cost and space limitations, primarily imposed by the heating hardware and the need to have a...
Pregnant couples tend to prefer a maximum of information about the health of their fetus. Therefore, we implemented whole genome microarray instead of conventional karyotyping (CK) for all indications for prenatal diagnosis (PND). The array detects m...
We have synthesized twelve 2-substituted benzimidazole, benzothiazole andindole derivatives using on both microwave irradiation and conventional heating methods.The microwave method was observed to be more beneficial as it provides an increase ofyiel...
Automotive manufacturers typically assess the mechanical durability performance of ground vehicle components for vibration excitation using either random or harmonic spectral loading patterns, such as the loading patterns suggested in international s...
We evaluated the performance of the BioFire® FilmArray® Pneumonia panel (PN-panel) in detecting bacterial pathogens by comparing it to cultures and to the usefulness of the leukocyte esterase (LE) urine strip test. Between January and June 20...
The balanced mix design (BMD) constitutes a significant step forward in the pursuit of better-performing asphalt mixtures. This approach/framework offers increased innovative opportunities for the proper design and production of engineered asphalt mi...
Friction is the main phenomenon that has a huge influence on the flow behavior of deformed material in sheet metal forming operations. Sheet metal forming methods are one of the most popular processes of obtaining finished products, especially in aer...
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