The Effects of Precursor C2H2 Fraction on Microstructure and Properties of Amorphous Carbon Composite Films Containing Si and Ag Prepared by Magnetron Sputtering Deposition

Hydrogenated graphite-like bostik roll-cote carbon composite films containing silicon (Si) and silver (Ag) (g-C:H:Si:Ag) were prepared by middle frequency magnetron sputtering deposition in argon (Ar) and acetylene (C2H2) mixture gases.The effects of precursor C2H2 fraction on the microstructure and properties were studied.The results of Raman and

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Revolution by stealth: The impact of learning development on democratising intelligence through constructive approaches to student support.

Revolution by stealth: The impact of learning development on democratising intelligence through constructive approaches to student support.Dr Stella Cottrell.August 2013.When an organisation celebrates its tenth anniversary and has a large and growing membership, it feels as if a notable milestone verona wig has been reached.Often, this is an indic

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Acceptability of a herd immunity-focused, transmission-blocking malaria vaccine in malaria-endemic communities in the Peruvian Amazon: an exploratory study

Abstract Background A transmission-blocking vaccine (TBV) to prevent malaria-infected humans from infecting mosquitoes has been increasingly considered as a tool for malaria control and elimination.This study tested the hypothesis that a malaria TBV would be acceptable among residents of a malaria-hypoendemic region.Methods The study was carried ou

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Clinical impact of anti-thymocyte globulin on survival and graft-versus-host disease in patients undergoing human leukocyte antigen mismatched allogeneic stem cell transplantation

Background/Aims Rabbit anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) is usually incorporated in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) to reduce the incidence of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).This study aimed to find optimal ATG doses in patients undergoing human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-mismatched allogeneic HSCT.Methods We retrospectively collected med

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Transporting Ocean Viromes: Invasion of the Aquatic Biosphere.

Studies of marine viromes (viral metagenomes) have revealed that DNA viruses are highly diverse and exhibit biogeographic patterns.However, little is known about the diversity of RNA viruses, which are mostly composed of eukaryotic viruses, and their biogeographic patterns in the oceans.A growth in global commerce and maritime traffic may accelerat

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