Weld solidification crack prevention in the laser penetration welding process is essential for the strength of the welded component.The formation of solidification cracks can ultimately be attributed to welding residual stresses, and preventive measures should be taken during welding.In this study, the effects of residual stresses on the laser pene
MiR172-APETALA2-like genes integrate vernalization and plant age to control flowering time in wheat.
Plants possess regulatory mechanisms that allow them to flower under conditions that maximize reproductive success.Selection of natural variants affecting those mechanisms has been critical in agriculture to modulate the flowering response of crops to specific environments and to increase yield.In the temperate cereals, wheat and barley, the photop
IMPACT OF PIRACY AND SEA ROBBERIES ON FISHING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA: A FOCUS ON LAGOS COASTAL AREA
Nigeria as a littoral state with a coastline of slightly above 800 kilometers and located in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) region puts the government in a position that requires her to deploy resources to combat the menace of piracy and sea robbery.Pirate activities affected not only the maritime transport sector, but the other forms of maritime economi
EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES OF UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE PERSPECTIVE
OBJECTIVES: To explores the distressful emotional experiences and coping strategies of undergraduate medical students from a public-sector medical college of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.METHODS: A qualitative narrative inquiry based on cognitive appraisal theory of emotion was conducted from May 2018 to October 2019.Semi-structured interviews were
Sport participation and Ramadan observance: Advice for the athlete
Introduction: A growing number of Muslim athletes now engage in international competition.This raises the question of the advice they should be given if a major event occurs during the month of Ramadan.Methods: A narrative review has been based upon books and extensive reviews completed by the author and other investigators.Results: Practical consi