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Stamina of a non-gasketed flange joint under combined internal pressure, axial and bending loading : an experimental study [PDF]

, 2009
The performance of a bolted flange joint is characterized mainly by its 'strength' and 'sealing capability'. A number of numerical and experimental studies have been conducted to study these characteristics under internal pressure loading conditions alone.
Abid, Muhammad, Nash, David, Muhammad Abid, David H. Nash   +3 more
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Harnessing the joint effect of approach bridges in arch bridge construction: an analytical study on thrust stiffness and elevation error mitigation

Frontiers in Materials
Achieving full equilibrium for the horizontal component force of the backstay in cable-stayed arch bridges is challenging, and the stiffness of the buckle tower has a notable influence on the overall shape of the main arch structure.
Shaorui Wang, Shaorui Wang, Ji Feng, Ji Feng, Ligui Yang, Ligui Yang, Guoqing Cai, Guoqing Cai, Daimin Jiang, Daimin Jiang   +9 more
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Bridging the Loneliness Gap: Depression, Connectivity, and Isolation in Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Peers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Loneliness is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes and remains understudied in children and adolescents undergoing cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology patients may be at increased risk due to medical isolation and disruption of social networks.
Charlotte N. Stahlfeld, Scott H. Maurer, Michelle D. Watkinson, John Nury, Elise Barberis, Molly C. Mack   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of chlorsulfuron and cadmium on metabolites of maize seedlings

Biologia Plantarum, 2021
The impact of persisting herbicide residues on succeeding crops is of great concern to farmers because even the presence of very low concentrations can inhibit growth of crop and cause crop reduction.
L. ZHAO, S. YAN, M. WANG, H. ZHANG, X. SHI, J. ZHANG, Y. DENG, L. ZHAO   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Independent and Joint Effects of Prenatal Incense-Burning Smoke Exposure and Children’s Early Outdoor Activity on Preschoolers’ Obesity

Toxics
Incense burning is a significant source of indoor air pollution in many Asian regions. There is emerging evidence that maternal prenatal exposure to incense-burning smoke may be a risk factor for childhood obesity.
Meimei Chen, Esben Strodl, Weikang Yang, Xiaona Yin, Guomin Wen, Dengli Sun, Danxia Xian, Yafen Zhao, Weiqing Chen   +8 more
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Language, Culture, and Cancer: Qualitative Insights Into Communication Disparities Among Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Latino children are projected to make up nearly one‐third of United States (US) children by 2060, and many of their caregivers speak Spanish. Prior survey research has documented communication difficulties for Spanish‐speaking caregivers of children with cancer, but contemporary qualitative data are limited.
Jenny Ruiz, Alejandra Curbelo‐Paz, Sonia Morales, Elizabeth Contreras, Amy Houtrow, Scott H. Maurer, Judy C. Chang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Excessive bile acids level predisposes to adverse perinatal outcomes in women with abnormal pre-pregnancy body mass index

Annals of Medicine
Background Both low/high pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and increased bile acid levels during pregnancy (known as gestational hypercholanemia) were risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes, with limited information on their joint effects.Methods ...
Yulai Zhou, Juan Li, Jinwen Zhang, Huan Li, Fuzhen Song, Wei Gu, Weibin Wu   +6 more
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Design and analysis strategies for robust microbiome ageing research

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
The gut microbiome changes with age and associates with age‐related morbidity and mortality, establishing it as a potential biomarker and intervention target for ageing. Realising this potential requires methodological rigour, yet distinguishing biological signals from methodological artefacts remains challenging across cohorts. This review provides an
Mark Olenik, İsmail Güderer, Yi Wang, Tayyaba Alvi, Prasoon Pandey, Handan Melike Dönertaş   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The 1977 annual report of the Great Lakes water quality [PDF]

, 1978
The International Joint Commission is pleased to transmit its Sixth Annual Report on Great Lakes Water Quality in accordance with the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1972. In this report the Commission has provided a review of the first five years
International Joint Commission, United States and Canada
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