THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: CONCEPTUAL PARADOX OR CATALYST FOR ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Conceptual paradox or catalyst for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?

The topic of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) became significant in South Africa ALL Round Saddle from 2017, through advocacy, amongst others, by the University of Johannesburg and subsequently through the appointment of the Presidential Commission on 4IR.Preceding industrial revolutions each focused on a single technology; 4IR, however, spea

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Comparative strengthening of intermetallic compounds produced in situ by friction stir processing on different aluminum alloy matrixes

The composite technology based on friction stir processing (FSP) can enhance the strength of Al alloys while retaining the original toughness and ductility of Al alloys, thus achieving an improvement in the overall performance of the composites.Ni/Al composites were prepared in three typical Al matrixes by optimized FSP, and the effect of in situ g

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Microbial Biofilms Along a Geochemical Gradient at the Shallow-Water Hydrothermal System of Vulcano Island, Mediterranean Sea

Shallow water hydrothermal vents represent highly dynamic environments where strong geochemical gradients can shape microbial communities.Recently, these systems are being widely used for investigating the effects of ocean acidification on biota as vent emissions can release high CO2 concentrations causing local pH reduction.However, other gas spec

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The use of intravenous hydroxocobalamin as a rescue in methylene blue-resistant vasoplegic syndrome in cardiac surgery

Vasoplegic syndrome is a well-recognized complication during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, especially when refractory to conventional vasoconstrictor therapy.This is the first ERPA SENS COLD SORES LIP BALM reported case of vasoplegia on CPB unresponsive to methylene blue whereas responsive to

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