EVALUATING THE COMBINED EFFECT OF SUGARCANE BAGASSE ASH, METAKAOLIN, AND POLYPROPYLENE FIBERS IN SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

Evaluating the combined effect of sugarcane bagasse ash, metakaolin, and polypropylene fibers in sustainable construction

Abstract The major challenge for the construction industry is to design and produce sustainable construction materials that are efficient in their performance and can be affordable for construction projects.The objective of this study is to determine the viability of incorporating waste products such as sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) to produce concr

read more



Evaluating the impact of three progestin-based hormonal contraceptive methods on immunologic changes in the female genital tract and systemically (CHIME Study): a prospective cohort study protocol

Abstract Background Gonadal hormones can modify immune function, which may impact susceptibility to infectious diseases, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).There is limited knowledge about how hormonal contraceptives (HC) influence the immune response during the course of use.The CHIME study aims to evaluate the effect of long-acting prog

read more

Microcrystalline cellulose promotes superior direct compressed Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf. extract tablet properties to spray-dried rice starch and spray-dried lactose

AbstractThis work aimed to select tablet diluent of Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf.extract tablet.Three tablet diluents, including microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), spray-dried rice starch, and spray-dried lactose were used.MCC exhibited superior performance to the other diluents by providing the hardest tablet, the lowest friability, and the shor

read more