The heat treatment effects on the microstructure, hardness, and sigma phase content of L-PBF SAE 316L stainless steel by Jose M. Costa, Beatriz S. Monteiro, Francisca A. Rocha, Mariana S. Cunha, Manuel F. Vieira, Elsa W. Sequeiros

“… This research aims to enhance the understanding of the interrelationships among the manufacturing process, microstructure, and mechanical properties in the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) of SAE 316L stainless steel (SS), which can lead to the appearance of undesirable phases, like sigma (σ). …”
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Pulp Screen Plugging Characteristics by Parsa Aryanpour, Robert W. Gooding, James A. Olson

“…An understanding of how plugs are created and how they can be avoided can enhance the manufacture of paper products, providing energy savings, increased productivity, improved product quality, and higher levels of paper recycling. …”
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Quantification of solution annealing effects on microstructure and property in a laser powder bed fusion 316H stainless steel by Lin Gao, Srinivas Aditya Mantri, Xuan Zhang

“…Solution annealing (SA) is an effective way to mitigate microstructural heterogeneity and to optimize mechanical performance of alloys manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). In this study, a comprehensive and quantitative understanding of the recovery and recrystallization processes in the SA temperature range of LPBF 316H stainless steel is provided using results from analytical electron microscopy and in-situ high-energy synchrotron x-ray scattering. …”
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Theoretical framework and experimental validation for monitoring the glass transition temperature of thermosets using a low-cost Fresnel reflection sensor by James DR. Talbot, David King, Francisco N. Bogonez, Venkata R. Machavaram, Dee Harris, Madhav Ramesh, Surya D. Pandita, Liwei Wang, Maximilian Hlatky, Gerard F. Fernando

“…The device is simple to manufacture, interrogate and it is relatively straightforward to integrate into analytical and industrial equipment. …”
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A Lightweight Laser Chip Defect Detection Algorithm Based on Improved YOLOv7-Tiny by HU Wei, ZHAO Jumin, LI Dengao

“…[Purposes] Catastrophic Optical Damage (COD) is a major limiting factor for the reliability and lifespan of high-power semiconductor lasers, making effective defect detection crucial for optimizing the manufacturing processes and structural designs of laser chips. …”
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A SYSTEMATIC STUDY REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF OBTAINING ECOLABEL IN ROMANIA by ANTONINA TEMEA, VALENTIN NEDEFF, CLAUDIO COMOGLIO, SERENA BOTTA, MIRELA PANAINTE-LEHADUS

“…The EU Ecolabel covers a wide range of product groups, from major areas of manufacturing to tourist accommodation services. Key experts, in consultation with main stakeholders, develop the criteria for each product group in order to decrease the main environmental impacts over the entire life cycle of the product. …”
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The impact of the physicochemical properties of calcium phosphate ceramics on biocompatibility and osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells by Yuliia Skliarenko, Volodymyr V. Kolomiiets, Volodymyr V. Balatskyi, Yuliia Galuza, Oksana S. Koryak, Larysa L. Macewicz, Tetiana P. Ruban, Sergey A. Firstov, Nataliia. V. Ulianchych, Oksana O. Piven

“…Abstract Objective In this study we have focused on biocompatibility and osteoinductive capacity analysis of self-manufactured single-phase (HAP) and two-phase (HAP and β-ТСР) bioactive ceramics with various chemical modifications (Fig. 1). …”
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Modification of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles for antibiotic detection by Min Sun, Xue Bai, Xianshu Fu, Xiaoping Yu, Zihong Ye, Mingzhou Zhang, YuLou Qiu

“…Abstract The manufacture, modification, and application of surface-functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles in the extraction and isolation of antibiotics are reviewed in this paper. …”
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Cash Management and Financial Performance of Business Firms in Northern Uganda a Case of Lira District by Eton, Marus, Gilbert, Uwonda, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel, Dennis, Obote

“…The study recommended that Business associations like Uganda Chamber of Commerce, Uganda Manufacturers Association, in addition to Ministry of Trade and Commerce should consider providing trainings on cash management to existing and upcoming entrepreneurs to support them in developing cash management and other necessary business skills. …”
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Design and Fabrication of an Improved Vise by Twinamatsiko Smith

“…During manufacturing or machining operations, holding or clamping a job is the basic task for any further process to take place. …”
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FINANCIAL CONTROLLING STATUS AND POTENTIAL IN MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES OF TUZLA CANTON, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Emira Kozarević, Amir Mujezinović

“… The paper focuses on financial controlling in the role of improving business performances of medium-sized enterprises in the Tuzla Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, active in manufacturing, trade, transport and storage, construction, etc. …”
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Deep learning based gasket fault detection: a CNN approach by S. Arumai Shiney, R. Seetharaman, V. J. Sharmila, S. Prathiba

“…The obtained results indicate that our system has great potential for practical applications in the manufacturing industry. Moreover, our system provides a reliable and efficient mechanism for quality control, which can help reduce the risk of defects and ensure product reliability.…”
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Spatial inequalities of COVID-19 incidence and associated socioeconomic risk factors in Portugal by Ricardo Almendra, Paula Santana, Claudia Costa

“…Border proximity, proportion of overcrowded living quarters, persons employed in manufacturing establishments and persons employed in construction establishments were found to be significant predictors. …”
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FINANCIAL CONTROLLING STATUS AND POTENTIAL IN MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES OF TUZLA CANTON, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Emira Kozarević, Amir Mujezinović

“… The paper focuses on financial controlling in the role of improving business performances of medium-sized enterprises in the Tuzla Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, active in manufacturing, trade, transport and storage, construction, etc. …”
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Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ) by Kaaya, Siraje, George Stanley, Kinyata

“…The papers include: Reverse logistics and environmental sustainability in selected manufacturing entities in Kampala district, Uganda; Antiplasmodial compounds from Millettia dura; Resource mobilisation and allocation priorities on knowledge production in universities in Uganda: an empirical study; Epidemiology and causes of common soccer injuries during university games in Uganda; Micro-credit institution’s services and sustainability of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises during Covid-19 pandemic in Kigezi region south western Uganda; Transformational Leadership style and occupational stress among primary School Teachers in Tanzania; Citrus fruit farmers’ Adaptation Capacities to Climate Variability in Ngora district, Eastern Uganda; Developing metacognition in pre-primary childhood education in Nigeria and Uganda; and Mentorship and supervision in Ugandan higher education Institutions universities: challenges and prospects. …”
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Does the social credit system construction reduce enterprises' overinvestment? quasi-natural experimental evidence from China. by Guozhen Zhang, Yurui Xia, Yiting Xie, Yuanxiang Dong

“…Heterogeneity analyses illustrate that the social credit system construction has a more obvious inhibitory effect on overinvestment for enterprises that are less subject to financing constraints, have higher internet penetration, have better financial development levels, are eastern, non-manufacturing, and large-scale. The conclusions provide new perspectives and references for the government and enterprises to re-examine the economic effects of the social credit system construction, which can promote capital usage efficiency and guide enterprises toward rational management.…”
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Dielectric function and thermo-optic coefficients of silicon-doped GaN substrates at elevated temperature from 298 K to 873 K in the UV-Vis-NIR spectrum by Subiao Bian, Xi Chen, Changcai Cui

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Ultramodern natural and synthetic polymer hydrogel scaffolds for articular cartilage repair and regeneration by Chun-Sheng Li, Yan Xu, Juan Li, Shu-Hao Qin, Shao-Wen Huang, Xue-Mei Chen, Yi Luo, Cheng-Tao Gao, Jian-Hui Xiao

“…This article outlines the recent progress in the field of hydrogel scaffolds manufactured from various biomaterials for repairing damaged articular cartilage, discusses their advantages and disadvantages, and proposes directions for their future development.…”
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Characteristics of Emissions from Reclamation of Solid-recovered Fuel (SRF) in a Cogeneration Plant by Yi-Ming Kuo, Shih-Wei Huang, Wang Yu Kuan

“…The raw waste lubricants collected from a factory that manufactures tinplate cans were pretreated, mixed with wood dust, bentonite, and coal ash, and then remolded into pellet SRF. …”
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