BACKGROUND: Photocatalysis of titanium dioxide (TiO(2)) substrates is primarily induced by ultraviolet light irradiation.Anion-doped TiO(2) substrates were shown to exhibit photocatalytic activities under visible-light illumination, relative environmentally-friendly materials.Their anti-spore activity against Bacillus anthracis, however, remains to
This paper presents a comprehensive hazard analysis, risk assessment, and loss evaluation for an Evasive Minimum Risk Maneuvering (EMRM) system designed for autonomous vehicles.The EMRM system is designed to improve collision avoidance and mitigate loss severity by drawing inspiration from professional drivers who perform aggressive maneuvers while
Mental health illness is the single biggest cause of inability within the UK, contributing up to 22.8% of the whole burden compared to 15.9% for cancer and 16.2% for cardiovascular disease.The more extensive financial costs of mental ailments in Britain have been evaluated at British Pound Sterling (GBP) 105.2 billion each year.This burden could be
Introduction Endometriosis is a prevalent gynaecological condition for women of reproductive age worldwide.While endometriosis primarily involves the reproductive system, it can also infiltrate additional viscera such as the gastrointestinal tract.Patients with colorectal endometriosis can have severe symptoms that require surgical intervention.The
Abstract Background Shared facilities are not recognised as improved sanitation due to challenges of maintenance as they easily can be avenues for the spread of diseases.Thus there is need to evaluate the quality of shared facilities, especially in informal settlements, where they are commonly used.A shared facility can be equated to a common good