this work presents an experimental investigation of the influence of the six important machining parameters (tool nose radius, tool rake angle, feed rate, cutting speed, cutting environment (dry, wet and cooled) and depth of cut) on surface roughness & material removal rate in the machining unidirectional glass fiber reinforced plastics (ud-gfrp) composite using carbide (k10) cutting tool durin...

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the influence Decalepis hamiltonii (D. hamiltonii), a traditional plant used in herbal medicine, on intestinal absorption and pharmacokinetics fexofenadine, substrate P-glycoprotein (P-gp), rats. Methods: In situ perfusion tests were conducted assess permeability fexofenadine. P-gp ATPase activity also evaluated understand modulatory eff...

Experimental work involving artificial maturation of modern sediments was carried out to determine if diamondoids can be generated from biosynthetic precursors abundant in modern sediments. Mineral catalysts of distinctive properties, including montmorillonite K10, acidic aluminosilicate and CaCO3 were used in the hydrous pyrolysis of organic-rich modern sediments to examine which type of catal...

OBJECTIVE To develop a National Depression Index for measuring the depression status of the Australian population. DESIGN Cross-sectional data were analysed from two random samples of the Australian adult population - the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing (2000) and the National Health Survey (2001). PARTICIPANTS The National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing (2000) - 10 64...

Infections with Streptococcus spp. were observed in Nile tilapia cultured in net cages in Lake Sentani, Papua, Indonesia. Clinical signs included exophthalmia, erratic swimming, ascites in abdominal cavity, and external hemorrhages. Four types of bacterial colonies (SK, K10, P20, and M12) were isolated from the brain, kidney, and eyes. Based on phenotypic and genetic (16S rDNA sequencing) chara...