Abstract The strength and wear resistance of aluminium alloys must be improved to enhance their usage in lightweight constructions. Thus, this study, graphene nanoplates (GNPs) boron nitride (BN) nanoparticles were reinforced into the Al 5251 alloy by friction stir processing (FSP). aluminum sheets patterned with holes filled mono GNPs, BN a hybrid GNPs. microstructure, wear, mechanical propert...

Isometric bodyweight squats are fundamental exercises in athletic training and rehabilitation. Previously, we measured muscle activity a normal squat posture (NSP) with the center of foot pressure (COP) intentionally shifted forward as far possible (forward-shifted posture: FSP), patterns varied significantly according to COP location. This study focused on stepwise loading strategy. Ten health...

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a relatively new solid-state joining process. This joining technique is energy efficient, environment friendly, and versatile. In particular, it can be used to join high-strength aerospace aluminum alloys and other metallic alloys that are hard to weld by conventional fusion welding. FSW is considered to be the most significant development in metal joining in a de...

Patched-1 (Ptch1) has epithelial, stromal, and systemic roles in murine mammary gland organogenesis, yet specific functions remain undefined. Cre-recombinase-mediated Ptch1 ablation in mammary epithelium increased proliferation and branching, but did not phenocopy transgenic expression of activated Smoothened (SmoM2). Epithelium showed no evidence of canonical hedgehog signaling, and hyperproli...

Fish meal is currently the major protein source for commercial aquaculture feed. Due to its unstable supply and increasing price, fish meal is becoming more expensive and its availability is expected to face significant challenges in the near future. Therefore, feasible alternatives to fish meal are urgently required. Microalgae have been recognized as the most promising candidates to replace f...

OBJECTIVE To provide HIV-positive mothers who opted for exclusive breastfeeding or formula feeding from birth to 6 months postpartum as a means of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV with a sustainable infant food support programme (FSP) from 6 to 12 months postpartum. We describe the implementation and assessment of this pilot initiative. DESIGN The FSP included a 6-mon...

This paper will highlight the scientific and computational challenges facing the Fusion Simulation Project (FSP). The primary objective is to develop advanced software designed to use leadership class computers for carrying out multi-scale physics simulations to provide information vital to delivering a realistic integrated fusion simulation model with unprecedented physics fidelity. This multi...

In this paper, we study the relationship of local birefringence and stress oriented inhomogeneous elasticity a sample from spatial frequency response focused surface plasmon (FSP). The varies propagation constant with regard to its direction produces an elliptic absorption pattern in reflected distribution. Birefringence is calculated ratio along fast slow axis sample. change eccentricity was p...