X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is the main branch of photoelectron spectroscopy whose probing source, monoenergetic Al Kα X-rays, is soft enough for general surface analysis. Elemental ...

Morphological changes of hair fibers, such as the ones due to the adsorption of polymers on hair fibers can be observed by means of SEM and AFM 1,3. The analysis based on SEM allows to evaluate ...

Objectives To examine the joint associations of accelerometer-measured physical activity and sedentary time with all-cause mortality. Methods We conducted a harmonised meta-analysis including nine ...

Objective To identify the optimal dose and type of physical activity to improve functional capacity and reduce adverse events in acutely hospitalised older adults. Design Systematic review and ...

† Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V4, Canada ‡ Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G8, ...

Despite the advanced techniques now available to restore edentulous areas with dental implants, there are still some patients who are not good candidates for implant therapy. The reasons may be that ...