Xylan is the principal type of hemicellulose. It is a linear polymer of β-D-xylopyranosyl units
linked by (1–4) glycosidic bonds. In nature, the polysaccharide backbone may be added to 4 …

In recent years, sustainability on the cosmetics industry has received growing interest from
consumers, cosmetics industries and organizations, as well as academics from various …

Acrylic resins are widely used in the fabrication of denture bases and have been shown to
be cytotoxic as a result of substances that leach from the resin. The primary eluate is …

In the first version of this essay I argued that colonialism and postcolonialism are (Latin)
American mirages because, while seeming to name the actual processes that have taken …

User interfaces in modeling have traditionally followed the WIMP (Window, Icon, Menu,
Pointer) paradigm. Though functional and very powerful, they can also be cumbersome and …

Well-designed games are good motivators by nature, as they imbue players with clear goals
and a sense of reward and fulfillment, thus encouraging them to persist and endure in their …

Remote sensing of the reflectance photoplethysmogram using a video camera typically
positioned 1 m away from the patient's face is a promising method for monitoring the vital …

Background: Pyogenic liver abscess is a threatening condition. The purpose of this study
was to audit the clinical behavior and to analyze the risk factors. Methods: One hundred and …

In this paper we explore how gamification can be applied to education in order to improve
student engagement. We present a study in which a college course was gamified, by …

PURPOSE: To review the peer-reviewed literature reporting postoperative complications of
the most recent models of Visian Implantable Collamer posterior chamber intraocular lenses …