Determination of Some Physical and Mechanical Properties of Laminated Scots Pine Using Polylactic Acid in the Middle Layers by Oğuzhan Uzun, Mehmet Sarıkahya, Veysel Tokdemir, Mehmet Nuri Yildirim

“…For this purpose, PLA parts with 30%, 60%, and 90% filling rates were glued to the middle of the 5-layer laminated material with polyurethane (PU) glue, and physical and mechanical tests were conducted according to the relevant standards. …”
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INFLUENCE OF FRONTIER CAPITAL MARKETS INTERDEPENDENCE AND EFFICIENCY ON SHAPING INVESTMENT STRATEGY UNDER THE FINANCIAL CRISIS CONDITIONS by Damir Bećirović, Emira Kozarević

“…In terms of low efficiency, it can be concluded that the results for the period before the crisis are expected, meaning that all the selected capital markets of the Western Balkans were inefficient. Efficiency tests for the period after the escalation of the crisis show somewhat contradictory results due to the characteristics of these markets and the effect of exogenous shock such as the financial crisis.  …”
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A la luz de una candela: aportes de Ricardo Chinchilla a la narrativa costarricense by José Ángel Vargas Vargas

“…En una entrevista que le realicé a este autor el 3 de marzo de 2017, él manifestó que los cuentos de este libro los escribió en una primera versión cuando estaba en el colegio, hace aproximadamente treinta años y habían permanecido inalterados hasta que se propuso publicarlos con el fin de preservar un patrimonio, colocarlos en una dimensión educativa y con ello plasmar su trabajo como escritor. Para él, escribir estos cuentos ha sido una experiencia de placer, placer por transmitir unas historias, por sacarlas de su interior.…”
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INFLUENCE OF FRONTIER CAPITAL MARKETS INTERDEPENDENCE AND EFFICIENCY ON SHAPING INVESTMENT STRATEGY UNDER THE FINANCIAL CRISIS CONDITIONS by Damir Bećirović, Emira Kozarević

“…In terms of low efficiency, it can be concluded that the results for the period before the crisis are expected, meaning that all the selected capital markets of the Western Balkans were inefficient. Efficiency tests for the period after the escalation of the crisis show somewhat contradictory results due to the characteristics of these markets and the effect of exogenous shock such as the financial crisis.  …”
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Central precocious puberty associated with duplicated pituitary: a case report and literature review by Kun Yang, Yanmei Sang, Yanmei Sang, Li Dai, Weizhong Wang

“…As the gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRHa) stimulation test showed a positive result, the child was treated with GnRHa. …”
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Preparing muslims with diabetes mellitus for Ramadan fasting in Singapore: a clinical approach and review of current practice by Sueziani Binte Zainudin, Ester Yeoh

“…Adequate preparation for Ramadan fasting, including pre-Ramadan assessment, optimisation of glycaemic control, structured Ramadan-focused diabetes education, medication adjustment, glucose monitoring and test fasting, can lead to benefits in terms of improvements in metabolic control and reduced risk of fasting-related complications in people with diabetes mellitus. …”
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Experimental investigation on flow pattern and void fraction for two-phase gas-liquid upflow in a vertical helically coiled micro-channel by Sira Saisorn, Phakkhanan Benjawun, Adirek Suriyawong, Somchai Wongwises

“…The unique flow pattern having the throat-like gas-core flow generally detected in the straight micro-tube was still present in the curved test section. The void fraction characteristics were not able to match with the homogeneous flow model. …”
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Effect of cold rolling rates on microstructure and corrosion behavior of selective laser melted 316L austenitic stainless steel bipolar plates by Zhiyue Shi, Rui Wang, Jin Qin, Yan Kang, Zhiqiang Yu, Zhijie Yan, Shaohua Zhang, Wei Zhang

“…The effect of varying cold rolling deformation rates on the microstructure and corrosion behavior of selective laser melted (SLMed) 316L austenitic stainless steel (ASS) was investigated using electron backscattered diffraction and electrochemical tests. The results indicate that cold deformation results in an increase in the fraction of low-angle grain boundaries (LAGBs), which significantly enhances corrosion resistance of SLMed 316L ASS. …”
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EL FIN DE LA CIUDAD by Juan Carlos Moreno Romo

“…Y la propia "lógica de la ciudad" deja a su vez de operar en la disolución, o en la perversión del ágora, y esto se vuelve en nuestros días un mal verdaderamente global: pareciera que estuviésemos asistiendo al fin de la ciudad.…”
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The three-point form factor of Tr ϕ 3 to six loops by Benjamin Basso, Lance J. Dixon, Alexander G. Tumanov

“…Furthermore, we find that the leading-order data in the collinear limit provided by the form factor operator product expansion (FFOPE) is enough to fix the form factor uniquely, at least through six loops. We perform various tests of our results using the subleading FFOPE corrections. …”
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION AND LEVEL CONTROL OF COUPLED TANKS SYSTEM by OKUBANJO AYODEJI, OKANDEJI ALEXANDER, ALAO PETER, OLALUWOYE OLAWALE, ONAIFO FRANK, MUFUTAU OLAYEMI

“… The Couple Tank (CT) system remains as a benchmark to investigate and test new emerging control schemes in the process industry since its dynamic emulates many factual system in the field of process control. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of Copper Nanoparticles Fabricate via Malva Sylvesteris Leaf Extract by Osama Ismail Haji Zebari, Samie Yaseen Sharaf Zeebaree, Aemn Yaseen Sharaf Zeebaree, Hardan Ismail Haji Zebari, Hadeel Ridha Abbas

“…The extract of Malva Sylvesteris leaf has been identified using qualitative tests to detect the bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenoids and carbohydrates. …”
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Mind over matter: consistency monitoring and domain-specific learning by Igor Bascandziev, Adani Abutto, Caren M. Walker, Elizabeth Bonawitz

“…Here, we asked if an ability to explicitly notice inconsistencies among statements is associated with a more mature understanding of the physical world.MethodWe tested 100 children who received a Physics Interview, a battery of Executive Functioning measures, a Cognitive Reflection measure, and a Consistency Monitoring measure.Results and discussionWe found that Consistency Monitoring is associated with Physics Understanding, even when controlling for Age, Executive Functioning, and Cognitive Reflection. …”
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English curriculum analysis and its relevance to Islamic boarding school goals by Rina Lestari, Emi Emilia

“…Likewise, the final evaluation for the objective is still inconsistent due to the test cost issue. However, the curriculum 2013 supported by some complementary programs has demonstrated its relevance to the goals of the modern Islamic boarding school.…”
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Profitability of Citrus Tree Greenhouse Production Systems in Florida by Carlos Soils, Hayk Khachatryan, Richard Beeson

“…This 5-page fact sheet describes an experiment performed at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida REC in Apopka to test the profitability of different inputs in citrus-producing greenhouse nurseries and provides recommendations that will be useful for the whole citrus-tree-producing sector. …”
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‘Bloomify™ Red’ and ‘Bloomify™ Rose’, Two Infertile Lantana camara Cultivars for Production and Use in Florida by Zhanao Deng, Sandra Barbour Wilson

“…Both cultivars have been trialed and tested in Florida and reviewed by the IFAS Invasive Plants Working Group, which concluded that the two cultivars are “not a problem species”. …”
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Behavioral Disorders in Preschool Children in Groups of Preschool Educational Institutions: Causes and Ways to Overcome Them by Валентина Роменкова

“…The article presents the results of empirical studies of children with negative behavior in a kindergarten group, studying the causes of behavior disorders and testing the effectiveness of methods for overcoming these violations. …”
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Gratitude and Life Satisfaction among Older Adults in Saudi Arabia: Social Support and Enjoyment of Life as Mediators by Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky, Shatha Jamil Khusaifan, Feng Kong

“…The measures employed include the Gratitude, Resentment, and Appreciation test; the Enjoyment of Life scale; the Satisfaction with Life scale; and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. …”
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A Beginner’s Guide to Water Management — Bacteria by Florida LAKEWATCH

“… This 44-page booklet starts with a brief tutorial on the presence of bacteria in Florida lakes, and the aquatic environment in general, and then quickly turns to the subject that lake users are most interested in: possible sources of bacterial contamination and how to test for it. The discussion includes a comparison of the effectiveness of wastewater treatment plants versus septic tanks. …”
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The Relationship of Vitamin D Giving on Blood Pressure of Pregnant Women by St. Munawwarah. M

“…Analysis of the data used using the chi square test with = 0.00 provided that if the value of p <0.05 then there is a significant relationship between the dependent and independent variables. …”
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