Phase field modeling of dynamic brittle fracture at finite strains by Omatuku, Emmanuel Ngongo

“…To prevent the development of unrealistic crack patterns and interpenetration of crack faces under compression, this study uses the anisotropic split of the bulk energy, as proposed by Amor et al. [5], to model the different fracture behavior in tension, shear and compression. …”
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IoT characterisation and emulation system for electric water heaters by Fortuin, Liza

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Hearing help-seeking, hearing aid uptake and outcomes in adults : barriers, enablers and over-the-counter hearing aids

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Graphene quantum dots with multi-band emission: Unraveling the molecular origin of graphene quantum dots by Shedeed, Radwa Adel

“…While some studies attributed their multi-chromophoric behavior to core and surface states, others related it to the differently-sized nanodomains of sp2-hybridized carbon in an amorphous matrix. …”
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Using games to learn vocabulary in Arabic as a foreign language classroom: A study of teacher and student beliefs by Mohamed, Haitham Salaheldin

“…Since beliefs are the core of every discipline that deals with learning and behavior. It is important to understand what teachers and students think of games, in other words what are their beliefs towards games. …”
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Increasing the South African consumer’s access to credit through the use of non-traditional sources

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Egyptian media policies to protect minors from harmful content and promote positive media use by Abu-Seada, Nour Hussien

“…Children, being easily influenced by their surrounding environment, are at greater risk mainly due to the ability of Television and media content to affect their development, behavior and entire life, which can either build or break them. …”
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Controlled release of an antimicrobial substance from polymeric matrices by Diedericks, Hanneke

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Vanadia Promoted Co-AI20 3 Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts by Zwane, Seneliso T

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An exploration of pupils’ and parents’ dissatisfaction with school uniforms in selected secondary schools in Botswana

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Religious participation of Christians and muslims fostering mutual social trust in Nigeria? : an exploration theological study by Bandele, Oluwafemi Ayodele

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Integration of Wireless Sensor Network with CubeSat Satellite System for Enhanced Agricultural Monitoring by Msonkho, Mayamiko Mark

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Synthesis, reactivity, and structural studies of N-phosphorylated nitrogen mustards

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Copper Oxide Nanoparticles as Delivery Vehicles for Different Pt (II)-Drugs: Experimental and Theoretical Evaluation by Abdelkareem, Shahdan

“…DFT simulations reveal that cisplatin forms highly stable tri- coordinated bonds with surface copper atoms (adsorption energy: –1.8 eV), in contrast to oxaliplatin and nedaplatin, which display weaker binding and lower loading. …”
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Developmental outcomes of HIV-exposed infants in a low-income South African context

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Synthesis and characterization of a novel biodegradable cellulose acetate-chitosan biosorbent for water purification and treatment purposes by Farag, Emad Raafat

“…The synthesized biosorbent succeeded in removing SO42- and Cl- from aqueous solutions with a maximum uptake capacity of 70 and 23 mg/g as well as % removal of 37 % and 11 % for SO42- and Cl-, respectively (contact time 150 min, pH 5.5, and temperature 23 ± 2 °C) at initial concentration 700 mg L-1and dose 5 g/L for sulfate and 1000 mg L-1 for chloride. …”
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The Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Cornsilk Extract Encapsulated in Polysaccharide Nanoparticles by Mady, Maryam

“…Among 15 experimental trials via design expert software, the optimum formula of SE x\CS NPs was prepared at 800 rpm, 5hrs. on magnetic stirrer, and by CS: TPP ratio was 2.5:1. …”
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