A report is given of recent investigations of anodically formed coatings on magnesium, zinc, and cadmium in
normalNaOH
and
Na2CO3
solutions. The growth of the coatings was followed by means of x‐ray and electron diffraction and electron microscopy. It was found that the metal oxide was favored as initial product. Depending upon the relative magnitude of the solubility products, the coatings remained in the form of oxides or were converted into the respective hydroxides or carbonates. The semiconductance of the initial coatings was significant in determining the electrochemical behavior of the electrodes.
Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest (COIs) is used by biomedical journals to guarantee credibility and transparency of the scientific process. Conflict of interest disclosure, however, is not systematically nor consistently dealt with by journals. Recent joint editorial efforts paved the way towards the implementation of uniform vehicles for COI disclosure. This paper provides a comprehensive editorial perspective on classical COI-related issues. New insights into the current COI policies and practices among European Society of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Journals, as derived from a cross-sectional survey using a standardized questionnaire, are discussed.
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