Laser powder bed fusion of porous 304SS samples for use in developing oil impregnated ball bearings by Tafadzwa Mashayamombe, Stephen Matope

“…To achieve this, 304SS powder was used, and optimum selective laser melting (SLM) printing parameters were altered to induce intentional pores. …”
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The utility of robotic-assisted surgery in total knee arthroplasty for moderate and severe valgus deformities: a case series by Charles Poh Thean Ang, Kunalan Ganthel, Jade Pei Yuik Ho, Khanchana Devi, Juliet Kar Yan Cheong

“…Presently, there is paucity of information on the use of robotic-assisted TKA in addressing moderate and severe valgus deformities. The aim of this series is to demonstrate the utility of robotic-assisted surgery in TKA for arthritic knees with moderate and severe valgus deformities, including accuracy, soft tissue releases performed and level of constraint required. …”
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TOMAMAEITE Cu3 Pt IN NATIVE OSMIUM FROM RIVER SEDIMENTS IN THE NIZHNIE SERGI REGION, CENTRAL URALS by V.V. Sharygin, I.G. Mikhailov

“…The article is devoted to tomamaeite Cu3 Pt from inclusions in a native osmium grain from alluvial river sediments in the Nizhnie Sergi region, Sverdlovsk oblast. …”
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Patterns of orthopaedic injury among hospitalised personal mobility device users and bicycle riders: a comparative study by Don Thong Siang Koh, Yew Lok Woo, Ting Hway Wong, Mann Hong Tan

“…PMD users were significantly younger (mean age 45 ± 15 years) when compared to bicycle riders (mean age 56 ± 17 years; P <0.05). A quarter (n = 5, 26.3%) of PMD users sustained open fractures and over half (n = 10, 52.6%) required surgical intervention. …”
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Inequalities within Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa on gender, with special reference to lGBTQIA+: Imago Dei by L. Modise

“…The challenge seems to be about the fundamental reading of the Bible, confession, and Church Order articles, which are discussed here. Fifth, recommendations are proposed to address this inequality. …”
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FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GIRL CHILD IN AKPABUYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA by NNANA OKOIOFEM, JULIANA JEROME ADIE, OMINI UBI UBI, RUNYI DANIEL JAMES

“… The main thrust of this study was to examine female genital mutilation and the development of the girl child in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. The specific objective of the study was to: examine female genital mutilation (FGM) and psychological development of the girl child in Akpabuyo LGA; explore female genital mutilation (FGM) and social development of the girl child in Akpabuyo LGA. and to ascertain how female genital mutilation (FGM) affects physical development of the girl child in Akpabuyo LGA. …”
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Modeling, evaluation and forecasting of suspended sediment load in Kal-e Shur River, Sabzevar Basin, in northeast of Iran by M. A. Zangeneh Asadi, L. Goli Mokhtari, R. Zandi, M. Naemitabar

“…Abstract Studying sediment transport to rivers is crucial for effective river management, engineering, and environmental preservation. …”
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MODERATING EFFECT OF RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON BOARD ATTRIBUTES AND FIRM SURVIVAL AMONG LISTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA by Yusuf Labija Amana, Ibrahim Magaji Barde, Aliyu Suleiman Kantudu

“… The ability of a firm to endure, adapt and prosper over time is a multifaceted outcome influenced by an interplay of internal and external factors. …”
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Incidences of taillessness in Acanthopagrus arabicus and Oreochromis niloticus collected from the Shatt al-Arab River, Basrah, Iraq by Abed Jassim M., Jawad Laith A., Ankush Mujtaba A.

“…Taillessness (the absence of the caudal fin and some of the caudal peduncle) is described in Acanthopagrus arabicus Iwatsuki and Oreochromis niloticus (L.) specimens collected from the Shatt al-Arab River, Basrah, Iraq. The abnormal specimens completely lacked caudal fins and peduncles. …”
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Diet of smooth-coated otter Lutrogale perspicillata (Geoffroy, 1826) in the Moyar River, Western Ghats, South India by Kannadasan Narasimmarajan, Manu Thomas Mathai, Matt W. Hayward, Sonaimuthu Palanivel

“…We conclude that the smooth-coated otters in the Moyar River are primarily piscivores. However, season-wise fish surveys occasionally revealed low fish diversity, and otter diet and feeding patterns did not alter significantly between seasons. …”
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Neonatal Bacterial Meningitis: Single Reference Center Experience and Review of Current Literature: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Alper Aykanat, Hasan Tolga Celik, Gulsen Hazirolan, Sule Yigit, Murat Yurdakok

“…The present study evaluates data on suspected- and culture-proven neonatal bacterial meningitis in the light of a single tertiary reference center experience in Turkey in comparison with the globe. …”
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The Lutheran “convivial economy” as a Christian economic heterodoxy: significance, components, and proposals to the current socio-economic order by P. Kopiec

“… Representatives of the economic heterodoxy only occasionally mention proposals of churches and religious organisations concerning the socio-economic order. Yet, churches and their doctrines are abundant sources of reflection on social and economic matters. …”
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Effect of Laminaria japonica Powder on Physicochemical Properties, Rheological Properties and Protein Structure of Silver Carp Surimi Gel by Fengchao ZHOU, Wenting JIANG, Han TIAN, Wei LUO, Xiaolan ZHANG, Jiazhen WANG, Jie LIANG, Leiwen XIANG, Shaoyun WANG, Xixi CAI, Qiming WU, Honglai LIN

Subjects: “…laminaria japonica powder…”
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Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, Associated with Increased Risk of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Predominant Constipation: A Meta Analysis by E. A. Trush, A. E. Karchevskaya, R. V. Maslennikov, E. A. Poluektova, O. S. Shifrin, V. T. Ivashkin

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Bacteriological and Physicochemical Qualities of Ebutte River in Ebutte Community, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria by Fred Osaro Ekhaise

“…Correlation coefficient showed positive relationship between the total viable counts and some of the physicochemical parameters studied. The Ebutte River water quality studied based on the bacteriological and physicochemical parameters revealed that the human, animal and agricultural activities plays significant role in the contamination of the water source. …”
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Desentrañando el poder colonial: emociones, sentimientos y resistencia para una nueva historia del derecho by Karla L. Escobar H.

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My Hijab Covers my Mane, Not My Mind: Challenges Facing South African Muslim Women Academics by Quraisha Dawood

“…The study explores the challenges Muslim women academics face in South African higher education institutions when fulfilling their professional roles while maintaining Islamic and cultural obligations. …”
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Urology services in a tertiary hospital: continuing work during the COVID-19 Movement Control Order in Malaysia by Vincent Khor, Simran Sidhu, Mohd Faizal Ong Muhammad Afiq, Mugialan Pushpanathan, Omar Fahmy, Mohd Ghani Khairul Asri, Saiful Azli, Christopher Kheng Siang Lee

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Exploring short-term memory and listening effort in two-talker conversations: The influence of soft and moderate background noise. by Chinthusa Mohanathasan, Cosima A Ermert, Janina Fels, Torsten W Kuhlen, Sabine J Schlittmeier

“…In Experiment 3, however, the moderate-noise listening condition impaired performance in the primary listening task, while performance in the vibrotactile secondary task was unaffected. …”
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Summary of 2013/14 Production Costs for Indian River Fresh Market Grapefruit and Southwest Florida Juice Oranges by Fritz Roka, Ariel Singerman, Ronald Muraro

“… This 10-page report, developed through interviews with growers who managed their own citrus groves, outlines the cost of production budgets for fresh grapefruit and juice oranges grown during the 2013/14 season. …”
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