Maintenance and replacement of aging water pipes are critical for urban development.To this end, trenchless rehabilitation methods that do not require excavation offer an efficient replacement for aging water pipes.Thus, this study developed a trenchless method using die drawing, which continuously inserts polyethylene (PE) liners into the reach po
Glued laminated timber is an alternative gaining prominence in the Brazilian construction field.As a result, industries seek ways to improve the quality of their products, focusing on the wood used, the adhesive, and the manufacturing process.The aims of this study are to evaluate the effect of the preservative treatment chromated copper arsenate (
Abstract Background Clinical and research electives abroad offer medical students many unique experiences.However, participating in an unfamiliar health-care setting combined with limited medical experience may place students at risk of illness.To improve pre-and post-travel care, we assessed the health risks and the quality and comprehensiveness o
Abstract Background Research ethics and the measures deployed to ensure ethical oversight of research (e.g., informed consent forms, ethics review) are vested with extremely important ethical and practical goals.Accordingly, these measures need to function effectively in real-world research and to follow high level standards.Methods We Oropharyngea