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Low-Fire Salt-Glazing

open access: yes, 1979
The purpose for this research was to investigate the feasibility of using rock salt for glazing a clay body at pyromatric cone 04 (1940°F). Four clay bodies were used to see which reacted best with salt at cone 04. Experimentation with additions of borax
Cearlock, Rhonda M.
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The aesthetic sublime of megaproject structures: A framework and a research agenda

open access: yesEuropean Management Review, EarlyView.
Abstract The physical structures of megaprojects—such as mega‐canals, metros, railway lines, bridges, tunnels, and iconic opera houses—hold a profound capacity to generate aesthetic experiences with enduring societal impact. Yet, research on megaprojects has predominantly focused on functionality and economic rationale with aesthetics being pushed to ...
Federica De Molli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

On Racialized, Gendered, Precarious Work: Struggles of Community Health Workers During the National Health Insurance Pilot Program in the Tshwane District, South Africa

open access: yesGender, Work &Organization, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The infrastructure of precarious work is racialized and gendered, affecting disenfranchised Black women who carry the burden of low paid caregiving within the healthcare system. In South Africa, Community Health Workers, predominantly Black women from marginalized communities, have been vital in providing primary healthcare services at home ...
Sivuyisiwe Wonci
wiley   +1 more source

Development of Glazing Systems with Silica Aerogel

open access: yes, 2015
The implementation of innovative materials for energy saving is among the most compelling topics in the building sector worldwide. In this regard, silica aerogels have received an increasing interest in the last years thanks to their exceptionally low ...
Berardi, Umberto, Berardi U.
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Sex Differences in Health‐Related Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer—A Prospective Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To analyse sex differences in health‐related quality of life (HRQL) before, during and up to 3 months posttreatment of head and neck cancer, and to examine the importance of salivary secretion rate for HRQL posttreatment. Methods Patients were recruited before starting curative oncologic treatment.
Niklas Bohm   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Glazing Over: A Review of Glazing Options for Works of Art on Paper

open access: yes, 2005
This paper summarises the advantages and disadvantages of glazing options, focusing on works on paper. In light of continuous improvements being made to the physical and optical properties of glass and plastics, combined with improved museum practice and
Freemantle, Rosie
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Effects of Substructure Color and Restoration Thickness on the Final Color of Ultra‐Translucent Zirconia Ceramics

open access: yesJournal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effects of substructure color and restoration thickness on the final color of shade‐gradient ultra‐translucent zirconia ceramics. Material and Methods A total of 180 flat‐shaped ultra‐translucent zirconia specimens (5Y‐PSZ) with thicknesses of 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 mm (n = 60) were fabricated and
Elif Yılmaz Biçer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Polishing, Resin Coating, and Glaze Coating on the Surface Properties of a 3D‐Printed Splint Resin

open access: yesJournal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effects of different surface finishing protocols and post‐curing environments on the surface roughness (Ra) and Vickers hardness (VHN) of a 3‐dimensionally (3D)‐printed occlusal splint resin.
İzim Türker Kader   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Different Multilayer Zirconia Materials on the In Vitro Load‐Bearing Capacity of Resin‐Bonded Fixed Partial Dentures in the Posterior Region

open access: yesJournal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Comparison of the load‐bearing capacity and failure pattern of posterior resin‐bonded fixed partial dentures (RBFPDs) differing in retainer design, zirconia material, and vertical nesting position. Materials and Methods RBFPDs replacing a maxillary first molar were fabricated with 2 retainer designs (inlay‐retained, IR; wing‐retained,
Moritz Waldecker   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fire exposure of glazing

open access: yes, 1988
This paper looks at the background information concerning glazing materials and fire, and discusses parameters involved in ensuring the safe use of glazing under fire conditions. It reviews previous work on water sprays applied to glazing exposed to fire,
Kim, A. K.
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