In experiment 1, liver slices from multiparous Holstein cows on day -30, -14, 1, 14, and 28 relative to calving were used to determine the effects of far-off and close-up diets on palmitate metabolism in vitro. During the ...

Dry sliding wear behavior of Cu-15Ni-8Sn bronze was studied by performing pin-on-disc wear tests against different counterface materials under various loads. The microstructure of the debris, worn surface and subsurface ...

A central issue in the study of politics is the role of the state in the accumulation of private capital. Although there have been numerous theoretical discussions of this issue, few empirical analyses have been carried ...

This study supplements the knowledge base regarding the essential characteristics of inter-organizational partnerships, focusing on one specific aspect of designing and implementing P-16 education programs: the challenge ...

This thesis describes calculations done in 3-D Short-Range Random Valence Bond theory. After reviewing the background of SRRVB and how it can be derived, I cover the technique of dual mappings, with a particular emphasis ...

Microstructural defects and unpredictable fracture behavior have limited the widespread use of additively manufactured (AM) alloys in load bearing components. In addition to background pores (2-12 μm) nucleated from particle ...