This study presents an experimental investigation into the mechanical performance of built-up columns composed of four cold-formed square steel tubes under axial load.The four tubes were assembled together with several C-shaped connectors through two self-tapping screws in each junction.The influence of parameters including spacing between tubes, t
Background and Objectives: Food in healthcare settings are complementary to medical treatment, hence it should be produced in good sanitary conditions.In fact, hospitalized and immune-compromised patients are WALLET more likely to have foodborne infections than the rest of the community.The aim of our study is to evaluate the microbiological qualit
The prevalence and nature of corneal astigmatism among patients with cataract has WALLET not been well-documented in the resident African population.This retrospective study was undertaken to investigate preexisting corneal astigmatism in adult patients with cataract.We analyzed keratometric readings acquired by manual Javal-Schiotz keratometry bef
The popularity of various types of abbreviations makes it necessary to rediscuss their categorization and possible disambiguation.We rely on categorization types applied in cognitive linguistics, also confronting definitions Nail Bits and forms stemming from both linguistic and software-based approaches.A major distinction is observed between abbre