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Ethylene vinyl acetate blends (EVA-B) (at 19 and 28 wt% acetate) were supplied by the footwear industry, along with an industrial (reference) compound labeled EVA-ref. EVA waste is sub-product crosslinked (injection sprues unused midsoles), that was particulate through a micronization process as EVA-w. The objective of present work to evaluate processability rheological parameters (using torque...

there are several methods for measuring the performance and value of a company. these are, earnings per share, earnings growth rate, dividend per share, rate of return on equity and free cash flow. the purpose of this article is to show that all these criteria have some deficiencies and will introduce a new criterion called economic value added (eva). eva is computed by subtracting capital char...

A more quantitative approach to the analysis of astronaut extravehicular activity (EVA) tasks is needed because of their increasing complexity, particularly in preparation for the on-orbit assembly of the International Space Station. Existing useful EVA computer analyses produce either high-resolution three-dimensional computer images based on anthropometric representations or empirically deriv...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To investigate possible association of hearing loss and SLC26A4 mutations with the subgroups of enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA) morphology in Japanese subjects with hearing loss. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective multicenter study. METHODS Forty-seven subjects who had vestibular aqueduct with midpoint diameter >1 mm by computed tomography of the temporal bone were enrolled...

OBJECTIVE To determine whether congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is an etiologic factor in the pathogenesis of enlarged vestibular aqueducts (EVA). DESIGN Two different cohort studies. Subjects The study population comprised 19 subjects with a history of congenital CMV infection and sensorineural hearing loss (cohort 1); 39 subjects with nonsyndromic EVA and their unaffected mothers ...

Triple-layered microparticles comprising poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide, 50:50) (PLGA), poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) and poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate, 40 wt.% vinyl acetate) (EVA) were fabricated using a one-step solvent evaporation technique, with ibuprofen drug localized in the EVA core. The aim of this study was to investigate the drug release profiles of these triple-layered microparticles in co...

Inspired by the work of Eva Hild, I have developed some auxiliary CAD programs and design processes that make it easier to model her undulating free-form sculptures on a computer, so that similar looking maquettes can be fabricated on a 3D printer. A special focus has been placed on trying to make single-sided 2-manifolds in a similar style.

A high-quality encapsulation process is crucial to ensuring the performance and long-term reliability of photovoltaic (PV) modules. In crystalline Si technology-based modules, poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) (EVA) is the most widely used PV encapsulant. Its encapsulation process is usually performed in a flat-bed vacuum bag laminator. In certain types of laminators, cooling press can be applie...