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Soft biodegradable elastomers based on poly (octanediol-tartarate) for drug delivery and tissue engineering: Synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility studies
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Taylor & Francis
, 2011 , Article)
The synthesis, characterization and cytocompatibility of amorphous poly (octanediol-tartarate) thermoset biodegradable elastomeric polyesters are reported. The synthesis was achieved by preparing an aliphatic saturated ...
Effect of soil moisture on the response of soil respiration to open-field experimental warming and precipitation manipulation
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2017 , Article)
Soil respiration (RS, Soil CO2 efflux) is the second largest carbon (C) flux in global terrestrial ecosystems, and thus, plays an important role in global and regional C cycling; moreover, it acts as a feedback mechanism ...
Dynamics of charge evolution in glass capillaries for 230-keV Xe23 + ions
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American Physical Society
, 2012 , Article)
We have measured the transmission of 230-keV (10-keV/q) Xe23+ ions through insulating tapered glass capillaries of microscopic dimensions. The dynamics of charging and discharging processes have been investigated, evidencing ...
The determinants of student effort at learning ERP: A cultural perspective
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Information Systems and Computing Academic Professionals
, 2015 , Article)
This paper develops a research model based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model (UTAUT) and Hofstede's cultural dimensions to explore factors that influence student effort at learning Enterprise ...
A Novel Green Synthesis of Thalidomide and Analogs
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Hindawi Limited
, 2017 , Article)
Thalidomide and its derivatives are currently under investigation for their antiangiogenic, immunomodulative, and anticancer properties. Current methods used to synthesize these compounds involve multiple steps and extensive ...
From Elicitation to Persuasion: Assessing the Structure and Effectiveness of Differential Emotions in Anti-Drunk-Driving Campaigns
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Taylor & Francis
, 2017 , Article)
In this paper, we test whether the DES III structure of emotions as described by Izard (1977) can be found in self-report data collected in the context of a campaign to deter drunk driving. Indeed, when exposed to a shocking ...
A Comparative Analysis of Arab and U.S. Cultural Values on the Web
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Taylor & Francis
, 2015 , Article)
ABSTRACT: This study aims to explore the depiction of cultural values on global websites. There exists a research gap in terms of better understanding cross-cultural differences in web communications between the Arab and ...
Incorporating olfactory into a multi-modal surgical simulation
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Maruzen Co., Ltd.
, 2014 , Article)
This paper proposes a novel multimodal interactive surgical simulator that incorporates haptic, olfactory, as well as traditional vision feedback. A scent diffuser was developed to produce odors when errors occur. Haptic ...
Managerial traits, market orientation and organisational performance: an empirical examination in a Middle Eastern context
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Inderscience
, 2013 , Article)
The purpose of this study is to empirically examine the role of managerial traits (need for achievement, tolerance for ambiguity, conformity, and individualism) in advancing market orientation ...
Emotion-Cognition Interaction in Nonhuman Primates: Cognitive Avoidance of Negative Stimuli in Baboons (Papio papio)
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SAGE
, 2016 , Article)
It is well established that emotion and cognition interact in humans, but such an interaction has not been extensively studied in nonhuman primates. We investigated whether emotional value can affect nonhuman primates’ ...