Max J Blumberg,1 Amy E Millen,2 Sangita P Patel1,3 1Department of Ophthalmology, Ross Eye Institute, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA; 2Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY,
Distorting crack-front geometry for enhanced toughness by manipulating bioinspired heterogeneity
Abstract Control of crack propagation is crucial to make tougher heterogeneous materials.As a crack interacts with material heterogeneities, its front distorts and adopts complex tortuous configurations.While the behavior of smooth cracks SUPREME MULTIVITAMIN with straight fronts in homogeneous materials is well understood, the toughening by rough
INTEGRATION OF RELIGIOUS TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN JAVA
Pilgrimage has become one of religious activities developed by several countries in the world.The region that once was the center of religious development has attracted people to visit.Along with the development of Islam, Middle East countries become the main destination for the pilgrims.Due to high attention given to those countries, travel agenci
Earnings persistence in Brazilian football clubs
This paper examines the earnings quality of Brazilian football clubs, focusing on earnings persistence, its relationship with club size, and the persistence of accruals and cash flow.Based on the 2020 ranking by the Brazilian Football Confederation, the sample comprises 23 teams that Grains disclosed financial statements from 2011 to 2021.Results i
Creeping disaster along the U.S. coastline: Understanding exposure to sea level rise and hurricanes through historical development.
Current estimates of U.S.property at risk of coastal hazards and sea level rise Supports DIY (SLR) are staggering-evaluated at over a trillion U.S.dollars.Despite being enormous in the aggregate, potential losses due to SLR depend on mitigation, adaptation, and exposure and are highly uneven in their distribution across coastal cities.We provide th