A Detailed Study on using Novel LM 25 Aluminium Alloy Hybrid Metal Matrix Nanocomposite for Nuclear Applications.

Aim: This article describes the use of graphite(Gr) and boron carbide (B4C) as multiple nanoparticle reinforcements in LM25 aluminum alloy. Because boron carbide naturally absorbs neutron radiation, aluminium alloy reinforced with boron carbide metal matrix composite has gained interest in nuclear shielding applications. The primary goal of the endeavor is to create composite materials with high wear resistance, high microhardness, and high ultimate tensile strength for use in nuclear applications.

A choice experiment on consumer perceptions of three generations of genetically modified foods.

Genetically modified (GM) foods remain a contentious issue worldwide, yet consumer preferences in this field have received too little attention in the academic research. The present paper helps fill this gap by investigating the hypothetical consumer behaviour towards and willingness to pay (WTP) for a specific type of GM food (of the first, second or third generation) using a choice experiment with 1444 respondents from three European cities. A random parameter logit-error component (RPL-EC) model allows for heterogeneity in consumer preferences and potential correlation across utilities and across taste parameters.

Cultural orientations and information systems success in public and private hostitals: preliminary evidences from Italy.

Background: The effective adoption and use of digital and computerized systems and records in hospitals are crucial for increasing the overall quality, safety and outcomes of any national health community. Prior research found that hospitals' dominant cultural orientation affects the adoption of new technology. However, the organizational culture of hospitals can greatly vary between public and private hospitals.

The determinants of Italian NEETs and the effects of the economic crisis.

In recent years, the share of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) has shown a remarkable increase in many European countries, such as Italy. The wide diffusion of NEETs represents an alarming social issue, as being NEET predisposes young people to long-term unemployment and social exclusion. It also has a significant negative impact on the economic growth and welfare equilibrium of countries.