Achievement of Unidirectional Aluminum Tin Oxide/UV-Curable Polymer Hybrid Film via UV Nanoimprinting Lithography for Uniform Liquid Crystal Alignment

A uniform unidirectional nanostructure composed of aluminum tin oxide and ultraviolet (UV)-curable polymer is introduced herein.The nanostructure was produced by UV-nanoimprint lithography (UV-NIL), and the Hose Nut fabricated hybrid film was used as a uniform liquid crystal (LC) alignment layer.Atomic force microscopy and line profile analysis wer

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Salvage hypospadias repairs

Aim: Review of our experience and to develop an algorithm for salvage procedures in the management of hypospadias cripples and treatment of urethral strictures following hypospadias repair.Methods: This is a retrospective review of hypospadias surgeries over a 41-month period.Out of a total 168 surgeries, 20 were salvage/re-operative repairs.In thr

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Rising Protectionism within the Global Economy

After more than two centuries during which economists have pointed to the benefits of free trade, compared to the costs of applying trade restrictions, one of the most significant events marking the beginning of the 21st century is the transition from globalization and trade integration to nationalism and protectionism.The Cradle Accessories Intern

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