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Assessment of resonance wood quality by comparing its physical and histological properties [PDF]

, 2018
The quality of wood used for music instrument making (resonance wood) is determined by assessing six physical properties: density, modulus of elasticity, sound velocity, radiation ratio, emission ratio, and loudness index.
Schwarze, Francis, Spycher, Melanie, Steiger, René   +2 more
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Utilization of temperature kinetics as a method to predict treatment intensity and corresponding treated wood quality : durability and mechanical properties of thermally modified wood [PDF]

, 2014
Wood heat treatment is an attractive alternative to improve decay resistance of wood species with low natural durability. However, this improvement of durability is realized at the expense of the mechanical resistance.
CANDELIER, Kévin, COLLET, Robert, DUMARÇAY, Stéphane, ELAIEB, Mohamed, GERARDIN, Phillipe, HANNOUZ, Simon, PETRISSANS, Anelie, PETRISSANS, Mathieu   +7 more
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Development of a Personalized Visualization and Analysis Tool to Improve Clinical Care in Complex Multisystem Diseases With Application to Scleroderma

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective In complex diseases, it is challenging to assess a patient's disease state, trajectory, treatment exposures, and risk of multiple outcomes simultaneously, efficiently, and at the point of care. Methods We developed an interactive patient‐level data visualization and analysis tool (VAT) that automates illustration of the trajectory of a ...
Ji Soo Kim, John Scott, Lauren Fisher, Lauren N. Smith, Willie Stewart, Adrianne Woods, Rob Smithwright, Diane Koher, Parastoo Aslanbeik, Aalok B. Shah, Brad Tibbils, Samantha I. Pitts, Ayse P. Gurses, Yushi Yang, Ana‐Maria Orbai, Antony Rosen, Laura K. Hummers, Scott L. Zeger, Ami A. Shah   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of the Yield and Quality of Teak Wood from Different Plantations in Phrae Province, Thailand

Environment and Natural Resources Journal
This study aims to compare the yield and quality of Teak wood from a Forest Industry Organization (FIO) plantation and a private teak plantation (PTP) in Thailand to provide guidelines for the sustainable utilization of teak wood.
Thiti Wanishdilokratn, Siriluk Sukjareon, Itsaree Howpinjai, Teeka Yotapakdee, Wanwasa Wirojanarome, Ratchaneewan Kamton, Siriporn Kiratikarnkul, Lamthai Asanok   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Combining ability of elite clones of Eucalyptus grandis and Eucalyptus urophylla with Eucalyptus globulus

Genetics and Molecular Biology, 2007
In Brazil, eucalyptus breeding programs for cellulose production has used two species, Eucalyptus grandis and Eucalyptus urophylla. Nevertheless, it would be useful to introgress alleles from other species to improve wood quality and volume.
Odair Bison, Magno Antonio Patto Ramalho, Gabriel Dehon Sampaio Peçanha Rezende, Aurélio Mendes Aguiar, Marcos Deon Vilela de Resende   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Wood quality in French Guiana

, 2003
Les bois tropicaux, et en particulier les bois de Guyane, témoignent de la biodiversité des forêts denses humides. Les atouts et contraintes liés à cette diversité sont présentés ainsi que la façon objective de classer les espèces ou essences par rapport à des critères de qualité.
Fournier, Meriem, Amusant, Nadine, Beauchene, Jacques, Mouras, Sylvie   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Economic Burden of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the economic impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on households, health systems, and society in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Methods Electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL were searched using keywords related to RA and cost of illness.
Tadesse Gebrye, Chidozie E. Mbada, Clara T. Fatoye, Faatihah Niyi‐Odumosu, Ushotanefe Useh, Zalmai Hakimi, Francis Fatoye   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hyperspectral imaging applied to end-of-life (EOL) concrete recycling [PDF]

, 2015
The recovery of materials from DW is an important target of the recycling industry and it is important to know which materials are presents in order to set up efficient sorting and/or quality control actions.
Bonifazi, Giuseppe, Palmieri, Roberta, Serranti, Silvia   +2 more
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Hip Morphology–Based Osteoarthritis Risk Prediction Models: Development and External Validation Using Individual Participant Data From the World COACH Consortium

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aims to develop hip morphology‐based radiographic hip osteoarthritis (RHOA) risk prediction models and investigates the added predictive value of hip morphology measurements and the generalizability to different populations. Methods We combined data from nine prospective cohort studies participating in the Worldwide Collaboration ...
Myrthe A. van den Berg, Fleur Boel, Michiel M. A. van Buuren, Noortje S. Riedstra, Jinchi Tang, Harbeer Ahedi, Nigel K. Arden, Sita M. A. Bierma‐Zeinstra, Cindy G. Boer, Flavia M. Cicuttini, Timothy F. Cootes, David T. Felson, Willem Paul Gielis, Joshua Heerey, Graeme Jones, Stefan Kluzek, Nancy E. Lane, Claudia Lindner, Joyce B. J. van Meurs, Andrea Mosler, Amanda E. Nelson, Michael C. Nevitt, Edwin H. Oei, Jos Runhaar, Harrie Weinans, Jesse H. Krijthe, Rintje Agricola   +26 more
wiley   +1 more source

Elemental Content and Distribution in Various Willow Clones and Tissue Types

Energies
Willows (genus Salix) are versatile plants with applications in construction, medicine, and biomass fuel in North America. Advances in breeding have improved willow clones for higher yields and pest resistance, but the chemical content and distribution ...
Cyriac S. Mvolo, Emmanuel A. Boakye, Richard Krygier   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source