A nonlinear semi-numeric and finite element analysis of three-point bending tests of notched polymer fiber-reinforced concrete prisms was performed.The computational and experimental results were compared in terms of the load-displacement behavior.The vertical midspan displacement and the crack mouth opening displacement results were considered.The
Antibacterial and Preservative Potential of Eugenol and Isoeugenol in Cosmetics: A Natural Solution for Product Stability
Eugenol (EU) and isoeugenol (IZO-EU) are naturally occurring compounds known for their strong antibacterial properties, which makes them ideal candidates for application as preservatives in cosmetic products.Primarily derived from clove oil, EU demonstrates potent antibacterial effects against a wide range of microorganisms, including Gram-positive
COGNITIVE STIMULATION WORKSHOPS FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH SUBJECTIVE MEMORY AND HUMOR COMPLAINTS
Aim: to analyze a program of cognitive stimulation workshops for elderly people with subjective memory and humor Votive complaints and to associate it with the functional performance of functional capacity.Methods: this is a almost-experimental, quantitative study conducted in a university extension program for elderly people.For data collection, t
Skeletal facial balance and harmony in the cleft patient: Principles and techniques in orthognathic surgery
The management of the palatal cleft, dental arch, and Condiment Holders subsequent maxillary form is a challenge for the craniomaxillofacial surgeon.The purpose of this paper is to present the experience of a senior surgeon (KES) who has treated over 2000 patients with cleft lip and palate.This paper focuses on the experience of a recent series of
Queer Gamer Assemblages and the Affective Elements of Digital Games
Centering a discussion of gaming as an embodied experience, this essay explores the affective and embodied relationship between LGBT/queer gamers and video games.Drawing on qualitative interviews with seven queer gamers, I argue in that we should understand gamers as socio-technological assemblages, in order to illustrate how gamer identity, subjec