Low Energy Neutron Production by Inverse-beta decay in Metallic Hydride Surfaces [PDF]
It has been recently argued that inverse-beta nuclear transmutations might occur at an impressively high rate in a thin layer at the metallic hydride surface under specific conditions. In this note we present a calculation of the transmutation rate which shows that there is little room for such a remarkable effect.
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Requirements and characteristics of materials for functional impressions in complete dentures: a literature review [PDF]
Functional impression is one of the fundamental steps for the success of the rehabilitation treatment. Therefore, the objective of this work is, by means of a literature review, characterized as the main characteristics of the materials used in the ...
Almeida, Laíz Fernanda Tufi+5 more
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Modified Technique for Making Auto-polymerized Polymethylmethacrylate Resin Custom Tray [PDF]
Custom made tray for dental impression is designed to provide a uniform space for the impression material and thereby improve the accuracy of the resultant working cast.
Ahila Singaravel Chidambaranathan+3 more
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Population and species neighbor identity impact trait–trait relationships and plant performance
We evaluated how populations and species identity influence plant performance and trait outcomes in mixtures, and assessed trait variation among populations of two forb species native to the western United States (Dieteria canescens and Heterotheca villosa) following three interaction treatments (single‐population monoculture, two‐population mixture ...
Alicia J. Foxx+2 more
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Effects of chronic browsing on life‐history traits of an irruptive large herbivore population
This study aimed to determine the relationship between diet quality, body mass, and size (hind foot length), and female reproduction and sought to identify the mechanism by which high density under severe food limitations is maintained. Our results demonstrated that sika deer introduced to Nakanoshima Island have maintained high densities through high ...
Koichi Kaji+9 more
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Material-agnostic Shaping of Granular Materials with Optimal Transport [PDF]
From construction materials, such as sand or asphalt, to kitchen ingredients, like rice, sugar, or salt; the world is full of granular materials. Despite impressive progress in robotic manipulation, manipulating and interacting with granular material remains a challenge due to difficulties in perceiving, representing, modelling, and planning for these ...
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The measurement of biaxial strains in coated fabric materials using the disc-replica method [PDF]
A method of measuring biaxial strains in coated fabric type materials is presented whereby the strain is deduced from the distortion of a circular impression made on the material.
Richards, D. M., Webb, J.
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This study examines the demographic dynamics of two seabird populations on Tromelin Island, 15 years after the eradication of brown rats. The results indicate that these populations are in good health and are expected to continue growing until breeding sites are saturated in about a century.
Merlène Saunier+6 more
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The unpredictably eruptive dynamics of spruce budworm populations in eastern Canada
We examine historical population data for spruce budworm from several locations through the period 1930–1997, and use density‐dependent recruitment curves to test whether the pattern of population growth over time is more consistent with Royama's (1984; Ecological Monographs 54:429–462) linear R(t) model of harmonic oscillation at Green River New ...
Barry J. Cooke, Jacques Régnière
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Introduction: Literature reveals that masticatory load on denture bearing tissues through complete dentures should be maximum on primary stress bearing areas and least on relief area in accordance with the histology of underlying tissues.
Sakshi Chopra+5 more
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