Crack propagation under mixed-mode (I + II) conditions has been investigated in a semicircular disc where various levels of mixed-mode can be achieved by means of different geometry configurations.The research has been performed on a novel cementitious material, alkali-activated concrete.Its main advantage is thatit is environment-friendly.On the o

Sacral insufficiency fractures (SIF) are a common, Hat but often underdiagnosed source of lower back pain without apparent trauma.This report presents the clinical outcome of a 75-year-old female with SIF, and an underlying medical history of osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.She was treated non-operatively, in-hospital, with Korean medicine.Pa

The modern economy is increasingly focused on knowledge, technology and innovation as the main drivers of development.In this context, innovation parks become important for creating a favorable environment for scientific and technological achievements, entrepreneurship development and commercialization of innovations.They represent platforms that u

According to recent world wide studies, microplastics (MPs) have been found in many fish species; however, the majority of research has focused only on the gastrointestinal tract, neglecting edible organs.This study aimed to assess the presence of microplastics in the non-edible (gills, digestive tract) and edible organs (liver) of three commercial

A slalom and alignment tracking manoeuvre was developed for multi-directional handling qualities analysis of large transport aircraft in simulation environments.The manoeuvre is defined and scaled as a function of aircraft characteristics, flight conditions using a simple set of mathematical models.Throughout the manoeuvre, the trajectory and overa