An upscaling method for estimating macrofracture toughness by nanoindentation results was proposed in this study.Grid nanoindentation tests were conducted on sandstone samples to obtain micromechanical properties of indents, including elastic modulus, hardness, and stiffness.Multifactor cluster analysis was then Dishwasher Filter Plate carried out
Objective: We present our experience with transperineal bulboprostatic anastomosis procedure and compare the results with age of patients, length of urethral stricture, effect of previous treatment and need for ancillary procedures.Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the outcome of 172 patients who underwent perineal urethroplasty pr
The purpose of this research is to better conserve biodiversity by improving land allocation modeling software.Here we introduce a planning support framework designed to be understood by and useful to land managers, stakeholders, and other decision-makers.With understanding comes trust and engagement, which often yield better implementation of mode
Aim: To evaluate in vivo the association of hypericum (Hypericum perforatum), valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and kava (Piper methysticum) with analgesia by assessing their effects in reducing orofacial pain as well as the possible hepatic, hematologic and biochemical alterations induced by regular administration of these extracts.Methods: Orofaci
Although humor and linguistic play are common in authentic speech and ubiquitous in the communicative classroom, language play has received little serious attention in the field of second language acquisition.The purpose of this paper is to examine the potential effects of language play upon second language acquisition in both children and adult le