The grain size and morphology of laser welds show a gradient distribution, leading to variations in mechanical properties.This study proposes a microscopic crystal plasticity constitutive (CPC) model to examine the effect of ER4047 welding wire on the mechanical properties of laser-welded aluminum alloy joints.A finite element model updating strate
The Sierra Leonean government has implemented the improved c rice varieties directed at enhancing more rice production to reduce food insecurity.This paper evaluates the food security effect of improved rice variety adoption using cross-sectional data collected in 2017 from a randomly selected sample of 624 rice farmers in Sierra Leone.The analysis
Background: Previous studies have found that solely relying on molecular testing is likely to result in the overdiagnosis and overtreatment of C.difficile infections (CDI).Comparable outcomes have been demonstrated in patients with a positive molecular test (C.difficile PCR) result and a negative toxin immunoassay (C.difficile toxin) compared to pa
Bamboo is a widely available bio-resource that is considered as a sustainable and eco-friendly raw material for fabricating composites that could replace timber and timber-based products.Several structural bamboo composites (SBCs) have been developed as a sustainable alternative to traditional load-bearing materials in different applications.These