Determining Bandgap of Thermochromic Phosphor Films via Reflectance Measurements under Controlled Heating by Katashaya, Steven Rwabona

“…The simplicity of the approach will appeal to undergraduate teachers and students of physics and materials science. The technique can be used to investigate other thermochromic materials as well.…”
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Factors Affecting the Teaching of English Language in Secondary Schools in Buhara Sub-County. by Musiime, Nicholas

“…The study recommended that teachers should use relevant materials while teaching English Language, and the government should provide enough learning materials to schools.…”
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Metal oxides carbon xerogel nanocomposite for methanol oxidation fuel cell by Fatma Mohamed, Mohamed Shaban, Omnia M. Salem

“…The combination of distinct active materials with distinctive architectures may facilitate the attainment of this objective. …”
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Study of evolution for 3D structured surface with nano-balls and walls-like features with thickness variation for WO3 thin films made by spray deposition by Mirela Petruta Suchea, Ioan Valentin Tudose, Cosmin Romanitan, Cristina Pachiu, Marian Popescu, Kyriakos Mouratis, Marina Manica, Stefan Antohe, Stelios Couris, Dragos Gabriel Zisopol, Octavian Narcis Ionescu, Emmanuel Koudoumas

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Biodegradability of Cellulose Fibers, Films, and Particles: A Review by Martin A. Hubbe, Jesse S. Daystar, Richard A. Venditti, Joel J. Pawlak, Marielis C. Zambrano, Morton Barlaz, Mary Ankeny, Steven Pires

“…Cellulose fibers are an abundant material that is well known for its biodegradability. …”
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Degradation and ultrastructural changes of resin-based pit and fissure sealants under simulated chewing conditions by Pimduean Sivavong, Ekamon Mahapoka, Anucharte Srijunbarl, Thawanrat Singthong, Thanchanok Suriyapongprapai, Soranun Chantarangsu, Murali Srinivasan, Thantrira Porntaveetus, Dusit Nantanapiboon

“…FC had the highest roughness (p < 0.001) whereas DIF did not differ from other groups (p > 0.05). All materials experienced significant volume loss. Sealant types and chewing cycles affected volume loss, with CP showing the highest and TW the lowest (p < 0.001). …”
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The Effect of Banana Bacteria Wilt on The Socio-Economic Welfare of Farmers in Ruhinda Sub-County Rukungiri District . by Tayebwa, Rameka

“…The study recommended that there should be quarantine enforcement by the government agencies to prevent spread of banana bacteria wilt to non-infected areas, there should be policies on the use of clean planting materials and regular inspection/screening for the approved banana nurseries to dispense banana bacteria wilt disease free materials and there should be production of free banana bacteria wilt such as banana tissue culture, train and encourage more banana nurseries producers/tissue culture hardening nurseries to avail clean banana planting materials.…”
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Causes of Pupils' Failures At Primary Leaving Examinations in Butanda Sub-County Kabale District. by Keinika, Titus

“…From the findings, it was established that a learning environment with inadequate instructional materials and teaching resources reduced the academic performance of pupils at PLE. …”
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Selective phase growth of ultra-smooth Ti2O3 and TiO2 thin films at low growth temperature controlled by the oxygen partial pressure by Jiayi Tang, Okkyun Seo, Jaemyung Kim, Ibrahima Gueye, L.S.R. Kumara, Ho Jun Oh, Wan-Gil Jung, Won-Jin Moon, Yong Tae Kim, Satoshi Yasuno, Tappei Nishihara, Akifumi Matsuda, Osami Sakata

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A Dichotomous What? by Charles Jacoby, Nanette Holland, Debbi Berger

“…This 66-page activity with supporting materials illustrates the use and value of dichotomous keys. …”
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By Land, By Sea, By Air by Charles Jacoby, Nanette Holland, Debbi Berger

“…This 62-page activity with supporting materials illustrates the variety of ways that invasive species can be introduced. …”
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Classroom Takeover! by Charles Jacoby, Nanette Holland, Debbi Berger

“…This 62-page activity with supporting materials illustrates characteristics that allow invasive species to spread and impacts that invasive species may cause. …”
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Lionfish…Could They Invade Our Waters?!?! by Charles Jacoby, Nanette Holland, Debbi Berger

“…This 17-page activity with supporting materials discusses lionfish, Pterois spp., as a potential invader of Florida. …”
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How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors? by Charles Jacoby, Nanette Holland, Debbi Berger

“…This 62-page activity with supporting materials promotes an understanding of how species are introduced and where they will become established. …”
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Tricalcium phosphate-based capillary suspensions as inks for 3D printing of porous scaffolds by Souhaila Nider, Femke De Ceulaer, Berfu Göksel, Annabel Braem, Erin Koos

“…On the other hand, capillary suspensions are an emerging field with significant potential for porous material development. These suspensions, typically three-phase systems, consist of solid particles interconnected by a secondary fluid (usually < 5 vol%), which is immiscible with the main one. …”
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NONCONVENTIONAL TECHNIQUE FOR PRODUCING HIGH MECHANICAL STRENGTH GLASS FOAM FROM GLASS WASTE by LUCIAN PAUNESCU, MARIUS FLORIN DRAGOESCU, SORIN MIRCEA AXINTE, ANA CASANDRA SEBE

“…By their physico-mechanical and morphological features (0.40-0.66 g/ cm3 the apparent density, 0.054-0113 W/ m·K the thermal conductivity, 2.2-6.3 MPa the compressive strength, below 1.2 % the water absorption and under 2 mm the pore size), the foams are appropriate for their use as replacer of existing similar building materials on the market. …”
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The Committee on Public Information: A transmedia war propaganda campaign by Benson Krystina

“…It develops an understanding of how propaganda entered journalism and popular culture in the United States during World War I through an examination of materials created by the Committee on Public Information (CPI). …”
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DENSE GLASS FOAM PRODUCED IN MICROWAVE FIELD by LUCIAN PAUNESCU, MARIUS FLORIN DRAGOESCU, SORIN MIRCEA AXINTE, BOGDAN VALENTIN PAUNESCU

“…The high compressive strength (2.5 - 6.2 MPa) is the main mechanical feature of this product, which together with other physical and morphological features (apparent density 0.60 – 0.90 g/cm3, porosity 59.1 – 72.7%, thermal conductivity 0.081 – 0.105 W m K, water absorption 0.5 – 1.0%, pore size 0.5 – 3 mm), are appropriate for using as a substitute for similar building materials existing on the market. …”
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Investigation on the characterization and modelling of Fracture Process Zone behavior in Concrete Beams subjected to Three-Point Loading Tests by H. S. Vishwanatha, S. Muralidhara, B. K. Raghu Prasad

“… The fracture behavior of quasi-brittle materials such as concrete is characterized by the presence of a fracture process zone (FPZ) that precedes the main crack. …”
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Insight into the mechanical properties and the sustainable application of recycled permeable concrete: Green low-carbon concrete technology. by Shaojian Xia, Lei Peng, Wu Zhang, Hongliang Zhu, Jing Li

“…The performance optimization of reclaimed permeable concrete helps to reduce the energy consumption of building materials preparation and promotes green and sustainable development. …”
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