This paper reports a study on the performance of a hermetic reciprocating compressor
operating in a household refrigerator. The refrigerator was provided with sensors to measure …

Smart grids are fostering a paradigm shift in the realm of power distribution systems.
Whereas traditionally different components of the power distribution system have been …

Objectives and background: Diabetes mellitus and smoking have been described as
important risk factors that may affect the initiation and progression of periodontitis. Recent …

Leprosy reactions are immune-mediated complications occurring in up to 50% of patients.
The immune consequences of helminth infections and micronutrient deficiencies suggest a …

High-strength concrete (HSC) has found its main application in the lower columns of high-
rise buildings. Due to its large application, type of failure, and importance to structural …

The calculation of the distribution of a linear combination of order statistics from random
variables that are uniformly distributed is considered. A simple recursion to compute this …

TANGRAM-II is a modeling environment developed for research and educational purposes
that provides a flexible user interface to describe computer and communication system …

Aims To determine the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on sodium nitroprusside (SNP)-
induced tolerance. Additionally, we evaluated the role of ROS on NF-κB activation and pro …

The dentigerous cyst is the most common developmental odontogenic cyst of the jaws. The
purpose of this article was to report the case of a dentigerous cyst associated with a …

It is well established that the volumetric and isentropic efficiencies of reciprocating
compressors used for household refrigeration are significantly reduced by suction gas …