Estimation of Salivary Parameters among Autoimmune Thyroiditis Patients by YASMEEN AMTHUL SYED, BH SATHEESH REDDY, TK RAMAMURTHY, KAVITHA RAJENDRA, NARENDRA KUMAR NERELLA, MEENAKSHI KRISHNAN, MV RAMESH, REZWANA BEGUM MOHAMMED

“…Introduction: Saliva is a complex secretion that protects and lubricates the oral cavity. Various systemic diseases and their treatment alter the salivary gland function; one such disease is Autoimmune Thyroid Disease (AITD). …”
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Significance of cold cylinder in heat control in power law fluid enclosed in isosceles triangular cavity generated by natural convection: A computational approach by Imtiaz Ali Shah, Sardar Bilal, Ali Akgül, Mohamed Omri, Jamel Bouslimi, Noor Zeb Khan

“…So, the purpose of current effort is to probe thermal characteristics of power-law liquid describing features of shear thinning and thickening materials containing applications in lubrication and polymer industry. Heat transfer is generated by the consideration of natural convection process generated due to consideration of cold walls and cylinder with provision of non-uniform heating at base wall. …”
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Microstructure, mechanical and tribological behaviors of hard-yet-tough Hf-Ag-N coating by Ganggang Wang, Yanxin Si, Mao Wen, Jianxun Qiu, Shangzhou Zhang, Qiyao Song, Weiwei Wang, Xiaoyang Yang, Ping Ren

“…Additionally, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Raman spectrum analysis revealed that the reason for the low coefficient of friction of Hf-Ag-N solid solution coating is mainly due to the large number of tribo-oxidation products (HfO2, Ag2O) and self-lubricating phase (Ag) on the worn surface. The density functional theory further confirms that Ag atoms in solutes promote spontaneous oxidation of Hf-Ag-N which is important for causing tribo-oxidation. …”
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Awake nasotracheal intubation with a 300-mm working length fiberscope: a prospective observational feasibility trial by Ioan Florin Marchis, Claudiu Zdrehus, Sever Pop, Doinel Radeanu, Marcel Cosgarea, Calin Iosif Mitre

“…Awake nasotracheal intubation, using topical anesthesia and light sedation, was performed using a 300 mm long and 2.9 mm diameter fiberscope equipped with a lubricated reinforced endotracheal tube. The primary outcomes were the success and duration of the procedure. …”
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Study on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Martensitic Wear-Resistant Steel by Shaoning Jiang, Shoushuai Zhang, Jianghai Lin, Xiaoyu Zhu, Sensen Li, Yu Sun, Yuhai Xia, Wenjun Liu, Chaofeng Wang

“…According to the wear morphology, the main wear mechanisms were identified as adhesive wear, abrasive wear, and oxidative wear. The lubricating effect of the oxide layer generated by wear was identified as the primary reason for the reduction in the friction coefficient. …”
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The Relationship Between Pelvic Floor Function and Sexual Function in Perimenopausal Women by Zhihong Zhuo, PhD, Chuhan Wang, BS, Huimin Yu, MS, Jing Li, BS

“…The correlation between PFM strength, sexual function and female sex hormones suggested that PFM strength and libido, sexual satisfaction and FSFI score are significantly positively correlated, while PFM strength and sexual arousal disorder and vaginal lubricity had a positive correlation. In the multivariate analysis of the risk of sexual dysfunction among perimenopausal women, the higher the PFM strength, the lower the risk of sexual dysfunction. …”
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Female Sexual Dysfunction in Primary Adrenal Insufficiency by Virginia Zamponi, Pina Lardo, Roberta Maggio, Chiara Simonini, Rossella Mazzilli, Antongiulio Faggiano, Giuseppe Pugliese, Antonio Stigliano

“…Regarding the questionnaire items, significantly different scores were found for desire (<i>p</i> < 0.001), arousal (<i>p</i> = 0.0006), lubrication (<i>p</i> = 0.046) and overall sexual satisfaction (<i>p</i> < 0.0001) in women with PAI compared to the controls. …”
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Cutting Forces and Chip Shaping When Finish Turning of 17-4 PH Stainless Steel under Dry, Wet, and MQL Machining Conditions by Kamil Leksycki, Eugene Feldshtein, Joanna Lisowicz, Roman Chudy, Roland Mrugalski

“…The studies were carried out under dry and wet cooling conditions and with the use of minimum quantity lubrication (MQL). This research was realized based on the Parameter Space Investigation (PSI) method. …”
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Lung cancer risk assessment for workers exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in various industries by Pascal Petit, Anne Maître, Renaud Persoons, Dominique J. Bicout

“…The risk probabilities were >10−3 for coke and silicon production; >10−4 for the manufacturing of carbon products and aluminum production; >10−5 for foundries and combustion processes; >10−6 for the use of lubricating oils and engine exhaust emissions; and >10−7 for bitumen. …”
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Efficient Development of Green Emulsifier/Emollient-Based Emulsion Vehicles: From RSM Optimal Experimental Design to Abridged In Vivo Assessment by Mila Vukašinović, Sanela Savić, Nebojša Cekić, Tanja Ilić, Ivana Pantelić, Snežana D. Savić

“…The sample with 2% emulsifier/30% Emogreen^® L19 managed to maintain the lowest friction, while the one with 3% emulsifier/30% Emogreen^® L19 released its full lubricating potential in the second part of the measurement (30–60 s). …”
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Tailoring the Hybrid Magnetron Sputtering Process (HiPIMS and dcMS) to Manufacture Ceramic Multilayers: Powering Conditions, Target Materials, and Base Layers by Bruno César Noronha Marques de Castilho, Felipe de Sousa Mazuco, Alisson Mendes Rodrigues, Pedro Renato Tavares Avila, Raira Chefer Apolinario, Philipp Daum, Fabiana Pereira da Costa, Romualdo Rodrigues Menezes, Gelmires de Araújo Neves, Christian Greiner, Haroldo Cavalcanti Pinto

“…Bench wear tests simulating the operation of a combustion engine were conducted against a gray cast iron cylinder liner under reciprocating conditions using 0W20 oil as a lubricating agent enriched with Al₂O₃ particles. …”
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Wear and corrosion resistance of fluorocarbon/epoxy blended coatings nanofilled by mechanically peeled few-layer fluorinated graphene by Shaofeng Zhou, Ying Zhang, Jialin Chen, Jin Yan, Jin Huang, Qiaoxin Zhang, Guizhe Zhao, Yaqing Liu

“…The excellent wear and corrosion resistance of the FG-FEVE/EP was attributed to the fact that the FG prepared by mechanical peeling was uniformly dispersed and interfacially compatible in the FEVE/EP matrix, which contributed to the excellent interlayer lubrication, stress resistance and barrier corrosion protection of FG.…”
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Role of Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor for Staphylococcal Infection in the Oral Cavity by Hidenobu Senpuku, Kazuhisa Yoshimura, Hideki Takai, Yutaka Maruoka, Erika Yamashita, Akira Tominaga, Yorimasa Ogata

“…Levels of <i>C. albicans</i>, staphylococci, and M-CSF, which is an immunological factor for the differentiation of macrophage, and CA125/MUC16, which provides a protective lubricating barrier against infection, were investigated. …”
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A current insight into Human Knee Menisci by Maciej Pasiński, Maria Zabrzyńska, Michalina Adamczyk, Maciej Sokołowski, Tadeusz Głos, Martyna Ziejka, Piotr Augustynowicz, Kamil Boguszewski, Wojciech Piotrowski, Błachowski Michał, Joanna Górska, Jan Zabrzyński

“…Menisci are involved in such vital functions as: load bearing, joint stability, joint congruity, increasing joint contact area, decreasing joint contact stresses, protection of articular cartilage, shock absorption, lubrication, limitation of extreme movement and proprioception.Menisci arise from a condensation of the intermediate layer of mesenchymal tissue. …”
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Using specularity content to evaluate eight geothermal heat flow maps of Totten Glacier by Y. Huang, L. Zhao, M. Wolovick, Y. Ma, J. C. Moore

“…The fast-flowing grounded glaciers close to the Totten ice shelf are lubricating their bases with meltwater at rates of 10–400 mm yr<span class="inline-formula">⁻¹</span>.…”
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Mucoadhesive <i>Bletilla striata</i> Polysaccharide-Based Artificial Tears to Relieve Symptoms and Inflammation in Rabbit with Dry Eyes Syndrome by Minal Thacker, Ching-Li Tseng, Chih-Yen Chang, Subhaini Jakfar, Hsuan Yu Chen, Feng-Huei Lin

“…Longer retention of the BSP-formulated artificial tears on the ocular surface is due to the mucoadhesive nature of BSP allowing lasting lubrication. Additionally, a rabbit’s DES model was created to evaluate the effect of BSP for treating dry eye. …”
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Quadruped Gait and Regulation of Apoptotic Factors in Tibiofemoral Joints following Intra-Articular rhPRG4 Injection in <i>Prg4</i> Null Mice by Daniel S. Yang, Edward E. Dickerson, Ling X. Zhang, Holly Richendrfer, Padmini N. Karamchedu, Gary J. Badger, Tannin A. Schmidt, Alger M. Fredericks, Khaled A. Elsaid, Gregory D. Jay

“…Camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis (CACP) syndrome leads to diarthrodial joint arthropathy and is caused by the absence of lubricin (proteoglycan 4—PRG4), a surface-active mucinous glycoprotein responsible for lubricating articular cartilage. In this study, mice lacking the orthologous gene <i>Prg4</i> served as a model that recapitulates the destructive arthrosis that involves biofouling of cartilage by serum proteins in lieu of Prg4. …”
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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 Exte... by Bagh Ali, Rizwan Ali Naqvi, Dildar Hussain, Omar M. Aldossary, Sajjad Hussain

“…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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THE EXPERIENCE OF THEALOZ EYE DROPS INSTILLATION FOR PATIENTS AFTER LASER IN-SITU KERATOMILEUSIS by I. V. Bogush, K. B. Burilov, G. V. Bratko, V. V. Chernykh

“…After a week after the surgery instillation of antibiotic drops, orticosteroids and eye lubricants of medium viscosity stopped. Further treatment included only one medicine - Thealoz, 4 times a day within 30 days. …”
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Tribocorrosion behaviors of TiSiCN nanocomposite coatings deposited by high power impulse magnetron sputtering by Haoqi Wang, Yixiang Ou, Xu Zhang, Bin Liao, Xuedong Ou, Jun Luo, Pan Pang, Lin Chen, Qingsong Hua, Manyu Bao

“…High-performance coatings originated in ingenious coating designs and advanced preparation techniques are expected to fulfill imperious demands in propulsion, bearings and mechanical seals, etc in marine systems for seawater lubrication. In this work, TiSiCN nanocomposite coatings were deposited by high power impulse magnetron sputtering at a power of 4–8 kW. …”
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