RUNNING-IN FRICTION OF HIP JOINT REPLACEMENTS CAN BE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED: THE EFFECT OF SURFACE-TEXTURED ACETABULAR CUP

Running-in friction of hip joint replacements can be significantly reduced: The effect of surface-textured acetabular cup

Abstract Hip joint replacements represent the most effective way of treatment for patients suffering from joint diseases.Despite the rapid improvement of implant materials over the last few decades, limited longevity associated with wear-related complications persists as the main Hutch drawback.Therefore, improved tribological performance is requir

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Further Exploring the Potential for Assimilation of Unmanned Aircraft Observations to Benefit Hurricane Analyses and Forecasts

ABSTRACT: This study explores the potential of assimilating data from multiple instruments onboard high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft to improve hurricane analyses and forecasts.A recent study found a significant positive impact on analyses and forecasts of Hurricane Karl when an ensemble Kalman filter was used to Chair with Cushion (s

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The efficacy of entrepreneurial networking and innovation in fostering the performance of small businesses in Uganda

Abstract Fridge Hinge End The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of entrepreneurial networking and innovation in fostering the performance of small businesses using evidence from Uganda.The study was cross-sectional and correlational.Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire survey of 368 small businesses and

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Appraisal of Temporal Transferability of Cold Region Winter Weather Traffic Models for Major Highway Segments in Alberta Canada

This paper evaluates the effect of inclement weather conditions on the travel demand for three classes of vehicles for a primary highway in the province of Alberta, Canada.The demand variables are passenger cars, trucks, and total traffic.It is well known from previous studies that adverse weather conditions such as low temperatures and heavy snowf

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