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15 articles for “ME/CFS”
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Hybrid Composite Behavior of Concrete-Filled Steel Tube (CFST) Columns: Review of Collapse Mechanisms and Polymer-Based Enhancements
Abstract: Concrete-Filled Steel Tube (CFST) columns are an advanced hybrid composite system where the steel tube's confinement and the concrete core's load capacity work together to improve structural performance. While commonly used in civil engineering, CFSTs can also be understood within the framework of composite materials, similar to polymer- and fiber-reinforced composites, in which interactions between phases determine strength, ductility, and failure modes. This review compiles experimental and numerical research on …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 78–97 Read article
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a multisystemic dysfunctional illness that is characterized by long-term disabling fatigue that is at least 6 months in duration and is accompanied by a variety of rheumatologic, infectious, neuropsychiatric, and neurological symptoms. CFS patients have a significantly impaired functional status that leads to significant personal and economic complications. The purpose of this review was to determine if CBT is more successful than other treatments for …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 9–24 Read article
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Numerical Investigation on Concrete Filled Steel Tube Composite Circular Columns Under General Loading
Abstract: Concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) composite columns are extensively utilized in civil engineering constructions because of their numerous structural advantages, such as superior seismic performance, high load- bearing capacity, fire resistance, remarkable ductility, and ability to absorb energy effectively, especially in areas prone to seismic activity. CFST columns are employed in tall buildings and bridges to enhance rigidity and increase bearing capacity, but their behavior can be affected by buckling. There …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 164–199 Read article
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A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS FOR CONCRETE-FILLED STEEL TUBES
Abstract: A composite section made from a hollow steel tube after concrete has been poured inside of it is known as Concrete filled steel tube. CFT is a high-performance component that combines the impact of steel confinement with the design freedom of concrete. It resists applied stress by fusing concrete and steel. The interaction of steel tubes and concrete gives CFST its strength, and as a result, it has become more …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 · pp. 184–196 Read article
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Direct Synthetic Routes of MXenes and Their Application in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRPs) As Supplementary Sizing Layer†
Abstract: Sized carbon fibers with a supplementary sizing layer of MXenes (synthesized via traditional MAX phases), bonded to carbon fibers (CFs) as well as the resin matrix via different kinds of physicochemical (van der Waals force, hydrogen bonding, covalent bonding) interactions enhanced the performance of the resulting carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials. This is because of the strong interface generated due to the appearance of MXene at the interface of …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 07–13 Read article
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STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOR OF FLEXIBLE AND SEMI-RIGID BEAM-COLUMN JOINT CONNECTIONS BY FEM
Abstract: This study investigates the structural behavior of flexible and semi-rigid beam-column joint connections in cold-formed steel (CFS) structures, focusing on the use of Finite Element Modeling (FEM) to simulate their performance under various loading conditions. Traditional analysis methods often oversimplify beam-column connections, treating them as either perfectly rigid or fully flexible, which does not accurately capture real-world joint behavior. In reality, many beam-column joints exhibit semi-rigid characteristics, where the stiffness …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Scheduling Parameters and Scheduling Criteria for Thermal Aware Process Scheduler
Abstract: In recent years, as the technology escalated to meet consumer demands for computing, communication and entertainment, the issue of power consumption and heat generation has become a primary concern for the system designers. Today, it is the time to rethink and renovate the technology with the consideration of power consumption and heat generation. This study discusses the cause and adverse effects of heat generation and rise in temperature of processors. …
Published in Recent Trends in Parallel Computing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 16–26 Read article
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Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A (DGEBA) Based Epoxy Sizing Agent Induces Surface Polarity in Carbon Fibers†
Abstract: Determination of the chemical structure and composition of the sizing agent is a challenge as its concentration is low, varying in the range from ~0.5 wt.% (for polyacrylonitrile, PAN, based carbon fibers) to ~1 wt.% (for pitch-based carbon fibers). Moreover, such a piece of knowledge is vital for designing compatible polymer matrices to prepare CFRPs for diverse applications. As a result, the sizing layer that is coated on the carbon …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Investigation on The Effect of Carbon Fiber Reinforcement on The Mechanical and Physical Properties of FDM 3d Printed PLA
Abstract: In this work, the effects of annealing on the physical properties and mechanical behavior of short-carbon-fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (CF/PLA) composites made using fused deposition modeling (FDM) are systematically investigated. Pristine PLA and CF/PLA composites with 10% fibers have been made and evaluated in accordance with ASTM standards. Tensile, bending, and hardness tests were used to evaluate the performance of as-received and annealed composites. The tensile and hardness properties of PLA …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 284–298 Read article
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Activity Quantification of Lu-177 SPECT/CT Imaging for Calibration Factor Analysis in Clinical Radionuclide Dosimetry
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the calibration factor (CF) at three-time points with the same protocol & acquisition parameters for the images of Lu-177 activity, scanned by two different SPECT/CTs (GE & MEDISO) using a cylindrical Jaszczak phantom with cold inserts, filled with uniform activity in water and to analyze the changes in the calibration factor data with time. The purpose of the study is to quantitatively analyze the first step (calibration …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 9–22 Read article
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Crystallinity of commercial carbon fibers from X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies
Abstract: Sized carbon fibers have commercial significance. Such carbon fibers serves has excellent reinforcing material with the polymer resin filler matrix leading to the formation of carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRCs). Polarized carbon fibers find applications in the realms of health, energy, environment, defence, catalysis and smart materials. For brevities sake, the focus of the current research paper is only on the structural characterization of carbon fibers using XRD. The structure …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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New Insight into the Composition and Structure of Sizing Agent from NMR Spectroscopy
Abstract: Sized carbon fibers (CFs) are of commercial significance as they form the main load-bearing component in advanced materials, namely, carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRPs). Much of the knowledge of sizing composition and the process of sizing is a subject of intellectual property rights owing to its commercial relevance. In this original research article, deeper insights into the structure and composition of the sizing agent used for the surface modification of commercial …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 06–23 Read article
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Comparative Study of Cold Formed Steel Sections with Hot Rolled Steel Sections
Abstract: Structural steel has become the best alternative for concrete in present construction industry. Hot Rolled steel Sections (HRS) available in market have standard shapes and sizes where as Cold Formed steel Sections (CFS) are produced in various shapes and sizes as per the needs of customer. A comparative study of cold formed sections and hot rolled section with respect to its axial load carrying capacityas a column is attempted. Hot …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Activity Quantification of Lu-177 SPECT/CT Imaging for Calibration Factor Analysis in Clinical Radionuclide Dosimetry
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the calibration factor (CF) at three-time points with the same protocol & acquisition parameters for the images of Lu-177 activity, scanned by two different SPECT/CTs (GE & MEDISO) using a cylindrical Jaszczak phantom with cold inserts, filled with uniform activity in water and to analyze the changes in the calibration factor data with time. The purpose of the study is to quantitatively analyze the first step (calibration …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 9–22 Read article
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Length–Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Penaeus notialis from Amadi-Ama Creek, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract: The length-weight relationship and condition factor (CF) of Penaeus notialis from Amadi-Ama Creek, Port Harcourt, Nigeria was studied between May and July 2019. This was to provide some data that could serve as a guide in making managerial decisions on the stock. A total of 200 P.notialis were collected; sampling was done twice in a month from fishers and middlemen at the landing sites. It comprised of 103 males and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 28–32 Read article