It is usually assumed that the real area of contact between two nominally flat metal surfaces
is determined by the plastic deformation of their highest asperities. This leads at once to the …

Synthetic manipulation of polymer substrates is one of the oldest and most reliable methods
to increase the functional diversity of soft materials. Modifying the chemical structure of …

A core manifestation of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disconnection between
physiological state and psychological or behavioral processes necessary to adequately …

The idea that science is a blueprint for research, and imagination gives research its life and
purpose inspired this comprehensive explanation of research methodology. The authors' …

Background context The management of postoperative spinal wound complication remains
a challenge, with surgical site infection (SSI) incidence rates ranging from 0.4% to 20% after …

This analysis of the growth of welfare spending examines the relative impact of class and
status groups versus demographic composition and political structures. Special attention is …

… Author links open overlay panel Ce Shen a , John B Williamson b … , 1982, Tolnary and
Christenson, 1984, Shen and Williamson, 1997 have confirmed the significant role of family …

This study presents quantitative, sociological models designed to account for cross-national
variation in infant mortality rates. We consider variables linked to four different theoretical …

While it is widely acknowledged that corruption has negative effects on economic growth,
investment, and social welfare, the structural causes of corruption have received very little …

This paper addresses long-standing debates over the role of demographic structure, class
power, class-based political parties, and democraphic political participation in the growth of …