Efficacy of single dose dermatological 0.1% tacrolimus Ointment in the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis by Muhammad Sharjeel, Usama Iqbal, Aamna Jabran, Asif Mehmood, Memona Mohiuddin

“…Mild recurrence was noted in 12(24%) patients who were managed with lubricants and anti-histamine topical drops. No complication was noted. …”
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<i>N</i>-Glycan Modifications with Negative Charge in a Natural Polymer Mucin from Bovine Submaxillary Glands, and Their Structural Role by Jihye Kim, Byoungju Lee, Junmyoung Lee, Minkyoo Ji, Chi Soo Park, Jaeryong Lee, Minju Kang, Jeongeun Kim, Mijung Jin, Ha Hyung Kim

“…Bovine submaxillary mucin (BSM) is a natural polymer used in biomaterial applications for its viscoelasticity, lubricity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. …”
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Consequences of variable wall permeability and magnetic field on non-isothermal flow in converging/diverging tubes by M. Kahshan, A.A. Farooq, Raymond Ghandour, Zaher Al Barakeh, Komal Khan, Barno Sayfutdinovna Abdullaeva, M.R. Gorji, Mohsin Hassan Khan

“…The solution of the problem is formulated analytically in terms of axial and radial velocities and temperature distribution under the presumption of lubrication approximation in the inertia free flow field. …”
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Experimental investigation of biodiesel-n-butanol fuels blends on performance and emissions in a diesel engine by Tomas Mickevicius, Gvidonas Labeckas, Stasys Slavinskas

“…The paper presents the experimental test results reflecting the comparative changes in the performance efficiency and emissions of the exhaust of a naturally aspirated, four-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled diesel engine due to its transition from neat rapeseed oil biodiesel to fuel blends prepared by mixing in various proportion (by volume) rapeseed methyl ester (B) and butanol (Bu). The lubricity properties of biodiesel-n-butanol fuel blends were studied using HFRR method. …”
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Dexamethasone-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease by Sangeeta Kumari, Madhuri Dandamudi, Sweta Rani, Elke Behaeghel, Gautam Behl, David Kent, Niall J. O’Reilly, Orla O’Donovan, Peter McLoughlin, Laurence Fitzhenry

“…Symptoms include dryness, irritation, discomfort and visual disturbance, and standard treatment includes the use of lubricants and topical steroids. Secondary inflammation plays a prominent role in the development and propagation of this debilitating condition. …”
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Simultaneously Improving Microstructures and Wear Properties of Ni60 Coating by Heat Treatment by Yuan Wang, Zhengyang Yu, Chuanwei Zhang, Le Kang, Chao Xu, Yan Liu

“…Ni60 self-lubricated anti-wear composite coatings were successfully precipitated on the 35CrMoV substrate by laser cladding technology. …”
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Simulation-based estimation of wheel/rail friction coefficient and wear number considering results of full-scale roller-rig test by Yosuke ICHIYANAGI, Yohei MICHITSUJI, Akira MATSUMOTO, Yasuhiro SATO, Hiroyuki OHNO, Seigo OGATA, Masuhisa TANIMOTO, Tomoki FUKUSHIMA, Takuya MATSUDA, Daisuke SHINAGAWA

“…In the present paper, on the basis of a multi-body dynamics simulation model of the roller-rig equipment, the difference of the wear number among four lubrication conditions on the bogie is clarified. The estimation method of COF is extended to estimate the wear number simultaneously. …”
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The Effectiveness of Bupropion on the Sexual Function in Women with Orgasmic Disorders: A Pilot Study by Ghazaleh Sheikhani, Mehrdad Salehi, Mitra Molaeinejad, Mohammad Javad Tarrahi, Tooraj Sheikhani

“…Findings: There was a significant difference in desire subscale between the two experimental and control groups from the second week, and in mental arousal and vaginal lubrication from the fourth week of the trial. This significant difference was observed in orgasm, sexual satisfaction, and pain only at the sixth and eighth weeks, and between experimental and control groups in the total scores of sexual satisfaction from the second week (P < 0.010 for all). …”
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Microstructural study of bearing material failure due to rolling contact fatigue in wind turbine gearbox by Maharjan, Niroj, Zhou, Wei, Zhou, Yu

“…With continued operation at high load, the subsurface region of inner ring of bearing experiences characteristic dark etching region and white etching bands. Even in properly lubricated system, these structural changes lead to initiation of cracks from inclusions or other sites in the subsurface region. …”
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Magnetic rotating flow of a hybrid nano-materials Ag-MoS2 and Go-MoS2 in C2H6O2-H2O hybrid base fluid over an extending surface involving activation energy : FE simulation by Ali, Bagh, Naqvi, Rizwan Ali, Hussain, Dildar, Aldossary, Omar M., Hussain, Sajjad

“…Some of the practical engineering applications of the present analysis may be found in high-temperature nanomaterial processing technology, crystal growing, extrusion processes, manufacturing and rolling of polymer sheets, academic research, lubrication processes, and polymer industry.…”
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Long-wave-instability-induced pattern formation in an evaporating sessile or pendent liquid layer by Wei, Tao, Duan, Fei

“…We investigate the nonlinear dynamics and stability of an evaporating liquid layer subject to vapor recoil, capillarity, thermocapillarity, ambient cooling, viscosity, and negative or positive gravity combined with buoyancy effects in the lubrication approximation. Using linear theory, we identify the mechanisms of finite-time rupture, independent of thermocapillarity and direction of gravity, and predict the effective growth rate of an interfacial perturbation which reveals competition among the mechanisms. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with sexual dysfunction among middle-aged women in a multi-ethnic country: a cross sectional study in Malaysia by Tey, Yin Yee, Ching, Siew Mooi, Maharajan, Mari Kannan, Lee, Kai Wei, Chow, Zhen Yee, Chua, Pei Wen, Tan, Chin Xuan, Lim, Shi Nie, Tan, Chun Han, Thew, Hui Zhu, Ramachandran, Vasudevan, Hoo, Fan Kee

“…The prevalence of the subscales of female sexual dysfunction was as follows: desire (85.2%), satisfaction (74.9%), arousal (71.1%), lubrication (66.9%), pain (61.2%), and orgasm (60.8%). …”

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Synthesis of catalyst from eggshell and perna v. Shell for biolubricant production by Malar Vizhli, Sivaguru

“…Currently, environment conservation issues had been rising due to the extensive usage of mineral and synthetic oil based lubricants. The direct application of vegetable oil as biolubricant base oil to overcome these environmental concerns had some drawbacks due to poor oxidation, thermal and hydrolytic stability of the vegetable oil. …”
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Production of high temperature grease using spent bleaching earth (SBE) by Nor Azlina, Mohd Ali

“…The results obtained were compared to the National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) Guide to classify the grease. …”
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Review of the Effects of Additives on Biodiesel Properties, Performance, and Emission Features by Obed M., Ali, R., Mamat, C. K. M., Faizal

“…This is due to several factors like decreasing the dependence on imported petroleum; providing a market for the excess production of vegetable oils and animal fats; using renewable and biodegradable fuels; reducing global warming due to its closed carbon cycle by CO2 recycling; increasing lubricity; and reducing substantially the exhaust emissions of carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and particulate emissions from diesel engines. …”

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti/Al laminates fabricated by ultrasonic additive manufacturing assisted by Joule heat and post-welding heat treatment by Bo Wang, Hongtao Zhang, Chong Gao, Wenquan Lv

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Multi-Disciplinary Analysis of Working Fluids on Thermal Performance of the High-Power Diesel Engine System by Geesoo Lee

“…The multi-disciplinary model consisted of the engine thermal management system (ETMS) comprising a zero-dimensional engine model that can simulate the engine performance, and a one-dimensional flow model for cooling and lubrication systems with a controller. By deploying this approach, we were able to model different physical domains, including mechanical for the engine and the dynamometer and thermodynamic for the heat exchangers. …”
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Ectopic Expression of <i>Perilla frutescens WRI1</i> Enhanced Storage Oil Accumulation in <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i> Leaves by Semi Kim, Kyeong-Ryeol Lee, Mi Chung Suh

“…Vegetable oils are indispensable in human and animal diets and have been widely used for the production of detergents, lubricants, cosmetics, and biofuels. The seeds of an allotetraploid <i>Perilla frutescens</i> contain approximately 35 to 40% oils with high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). …”
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Efficacy of Carbopol 974P (Siccafluid) in the treatment of severe to moderate keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) not responding to st... by A. Furlan, M.E.C. Battista, P. Ostuni

“…In all cases Carbopol 974P was added because symptoms of KCS were not adequately controlled with traditional lubricants. Schirmer I test, B.U.T. (break up time), rose Bengal-stain, clinical ophthalmological examination (i.e. fluorescein staining, keratis, corneal infiltrates and ulcers) and a questionnaire for dry eye symptoms (range 0-30) were performed at entry (T0) and after 2 (T1) and 12 (T2) weeks. …”
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