Broadband Multilayered Array Antenna with EBG Reflector by P. Chen, X. D. Yang, C. Y. Chen, Z. H. Ma

“…Most broadband microstrip antennae are implemented in the form of slot structure or laminate structure. The impedance bandwidth is broadened, but meanwhile, the sidelobe of the directivity pattern and backlobe level are enlarged. …”
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Fracture Energy Estimation of DCB Specimens Made of Glass/Epoxy: An Experimental Study by V. Alfred Franklin, T. Christopher

“…Experiments were conducted on these laminates, and the fracture energy, GIc, was evaluated considering the root rotation at the crack tip. …”
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Analysis and Design of Cavity-Backed Probe-Fed Hybrid Microstrip Antennas on FR4 Substrate by D. C. Nascimento, Prêntice C. Ribeiro Filho, Alexis F. Tinoco-S, J. C. da S. Lacava

“…The resulting flush-mounted antenna exhibits symmetrical bandwidth, low cross-polarization radiation in the H-plane, due to its hybrid patch, and low cost, since it can be built on a FR4 laminate. Substrate integrated waveguide technology is used in the fabrication of the metallic cavity. …”
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Immunotherapeutic Approaches in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: State of the Art and Future Perspectives by Karima Oualla, Loay Kassem, Lamiae Nouiakh, Lamiae Amaadour, Zineb Benbrahim, Samia Arifi, Nawfel Mellas

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Sandwich structures with TPMS core and printed circuit board faces by Gustavo Ferreira Malta, Pedro Henrique dos Santos Alves, Manuel Barcelos Júnior

“…These faces are called laminates and are made of thermosetting materials such as fiberglass and epoxy resin, composites, or ceramic materials. …”
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A bird's eye view of the mental health systems in India by Satish Suhas, Banavaram A. Arvind, Gautham M. Sukumar, Pradeep S. Banandur, Lakshmi P. Nirisha, Channaveerachari N. Kumar, Vivek Benegal, Girish N. Rao, Mathew Varghese, Gopalkrishna Gururaj, NMHS National Collaborators Group

“…Background: A staggering 85% of the global population resides in low- and middle-income countries (LAMICs). India stands as an exemplary pioneer in the realm of mental health initiatives among LAMICs, having launched its National Mental Health Program in 1982. …”
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Record Keeping Practices at Kabale University Central Registry. by Asiimwe, Peter

“…The study recommends that they expand the registry or construct a bigger office that accommodates registry files, regarding the preservation methods they mostly use lamination and lack acidic-free boxes. The researcher recommends that they purchase a good-quality photocopying machine and they should adopt the use of record management systems such as the cloud, the disposition methods include burning and archiving and the researcher recommends purchasing a shredder to ease the disposition of records.…”
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Conjugate gradient algorithm and fractals by Mohamed Lamine Sahari, Ilhem Djellit

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Challenges in the management of an anuric child with end-stage renal disease since the neonatal period: a case report by Joanna Bieniek, Katarzyna Zachwieja, Monika Miklaszewska, Dorota Drożdż

“…The case report describes a patient with congenital renal failure and anuria, abdominal wall laxity, small atrial septal defect, cryptorchidism, but without pulmonary hypoplasia or other disqualifying severe congenital defects. …”
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Multifractal characteristics of pore structure in the terrestrial shale reservoirs of the Lianggaoshan formation in northeast sichuan basin and its geological significance by Jiping Wang, Jiping Wang, Hongmei Shao, Hongmei Shao, Yuanhao Zhang, Yuanhao Zhang, Zhenxue Jiang, Zhenxue Jiang, Bo Gao, Bo Gao, Lingling Li, Lingling Li, Huifang Pan, Huifang Pan, Haonan Wang, Haonan Wang, Xi Lu, Xi Lu, Hengyuan Qiu, Hengyuan Qiu, Xiaobiao He, Xiaobiao He, Chengju Zhang, Chengju Zhang

“…Result indicate that high-organic laminated felsic shale exhibit well-developed micropores with a simple and uniform pore structure, making them ideal for shale oil accumulation. …”
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Surface Modification of Electrospun PVDF/PAN Nanofibrous Layers by Low Vacuum Plasma Treatment by Fatma Yalcinkaya, Baturalp Yalcinkaya, Adam Pazourek, Jana Mullerova, Martin Stuchlik, Jiri Maryska

“…Various PAN, PVDF, and PVDF/PAN nanofibre layers were produced, and mechanical properties were improved via a lamination process. Low vacuum plasma treatment was applied for the surface modification of nanofibres. …”
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Design of Blast-Loaded Glazing Windows and Facades: A Review of Essential Requirements towards Standardization by Martin Larcher, Michel Arrigoni, Chiara Bedon, J. C. A. M. van Doormaal, Christof Haberacker, Götz Hüsken, Oliver Millon, Arja Saarenheimo, George Solomos, Laurent Thamie, Georgios Valsamos, Andy Williams, Alexander Stolz

“…The determination of the blast protection level of laminated glass windows and facades is of crucial importance, and it is normally done by using experimental investigations. …”
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Micro-computed tomography measurement of the marginal gap of different types of glass-ceramic veneers fabricated by heat-pressed technique. by Soma Qadir, Bassam Karem Amin

“…Methods: Twenty sound human maxillary central incisors were prepared in window preparation design for the fabrication of laminate veneers. The samples were divided into two equal groups of Ten for each group. …”
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Un « Solitaire sociable »: Amitié et hospitalité chez Bernardin de Saint-Pierre by Angélique Gigan

“…Les difficultés auxquelles il a dû faire face expliquent qu’une grande partie de son oeuvre soit constituée par des théories concernant les rapports sociaux, en particulier les valeurs de l’amitié, de l’amour et du don de soi. Les rêveries utopiques et les programmes politiques sont un moyen de mettre en pratique ces théories et de mettre à jour un écrivain soucieux de contribuer à l’amélioration de la société. …”
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Study of Dynamic Brittle Fracture of Composite Lamina Using a Bond-Based Peridynamic Lattice Model by Jushang Guo, Weicheng Gao, Zhenyu Liu, Xiongwu Yang, Fengshou Li

“…The peridynamic lattice model is found to be robust and successful in modeling dynamic brittle fracture of 2D composite lamina and can be extended to composite laminates by applying 3D lattice structure.…”
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Posterolateral Corner Injury Associated with a Schatzker Type 2 Tibial Plateau Fracture by Boris A. Zelle, James R. Heaberlin, Matthew C. Murray

“…At sixteen months postoperatively, the patient had full range of motion and strength of her knee and no signs of laxity. This case emphasizes the importance of physical exam and appropriate imaging modalities in order to diagnose and treat this significant injury in a prompt fashion. …”
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Type IV) with Dental Findings in Siblings by Shishir Ram Shetty, Deepa Dsouza, Subhas Babu, Preethi Balan

“…Besides bone fragility, features like laxity of the ligaments, blue sclera, growth retardation, and scoliosis are also observed. …”
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Behavior of Uniform Anisotropic Beams of Rectangular Section under Transverse Impact of a Mass by Lu Chun, K. Y. Lam

“…Higher order shear deformation and rotary inertia are included in the analysis of the beams. The impactor and laminated composite beam are treated as a system. The nonlinear differential governing equations of motion are then derived based on the Lagrange principle and modified nonlinear contact law, and solved numerically. …”
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Fractal Dimension-Based Damage Imaging for Composites by Li Zhou, Hu Sun, Zhiquan He

“…Experimental investigation in a composite laminate and a stiffened composite panel shows that the developed algorithm could quantitatively predict the location and size of not only single but also multiple damages. …”
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Free Vibration of Thick Multilayer Cylinders by H. R. Hamidzadeh, N. N. Sawaya

“…In this study of the free vibration of multilayer thick cylinders, the medium is modeled by laminated linear viscoelastic cylinders of an infinite extent. …”
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