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A comparison of the redox properties of vanadia-based mixed oxides
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American Chemical Society (ACS)
, 2015 , Article)
The thermodynamics of oxidation and reduction were investigated for a series of vanadium-containing oxides, including CeVO4, LaVO 4, ZrV2O7, Mg3(VO4) 2, CrVO4, AlVO4, and V2O 5, in the temperature range between 873 and 973 ...
CO2 Reduction to Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuel - Mimicking Natural Photosynthesis
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Springer Nature
, 2017 , Article)
We report on a wide-range Density Functional Theory (DFT) investigation of the g-C3N4 photocatalysis systems combined with metals/nonmetals, especially those available in plants and involved in the natural photosynthesis ...
Impaired Liver Size and Compromised Neurobehavioral Activity are Elicited by Chitosan Nanoparticles in the Zebrafish Embryo Model
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MDPI
, 2019 , Article)
The use of chitosan nanoparticles (ChNPs) in various biological and environmental
applications is attracting great interest. However, potential side effects related to ChNP toxicity
remain the major limitation hampering ...
Space vector pulse width modulation control techniques for a five-phase quasi-impedance source inverter
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2018 , Article)
This study proposes space vector modulation (SVM) techniques for a five-phase quasi-impedance source inverter. Five different SVM methods are elaborated utilising four active neighbouring (from two different lengths group) ...
Implementation and comparison of particle swarm optimization and genetic algorithm techniques in combined economic emission dispatch of an independent power plant
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article)
This paper presents the optimization of fuel cost, emission of NOX, COX, and SOX gases caused by the generators in a thermal power plant using penalty factor approach. Practical constraints such as generator limits and ...
Uncovering the immunological repertoire of the carpet shell clam Ruditapes decussatus through a transcriptomic-based approach
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Elsevier B.V. on behalf of KeAi Communications Co.
, 2019 , Article)
The grooved carpet-shell clam Ruditapes decussatus is native to the Northern Atlantic and Mediterranean
Sea and has a high commercial value. It is one of the main native bivalve species cultured in Europe. The
main ...
Utilizing radio frequency identification in libraries: The case of Qatar
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IGI Global
, 2019 , Article)
Nowadays, RFID technology is widely being used in libraries across the world. This study is in line with global literature pertaining to the implementation of RFID technology in libraries and intends to explore and examine ...
The Impact of Existence of Royal Family Directors on Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting: A Servant Leadership Perspective
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Emerald
, 2018 , Article)
Purpose: Drawing on servant leadership theory, this study aims to investigate whether the presence of royal family members on boards of directors impacts corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting.
Design/methodo ...
Violators versus non-violators of information security measures in organizations-A study of distinguishing factors
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Taylor and Francis Inc.
, 2019 , Article)
The present study analyzes the elements that differentiate violators from non-violators of information security measures. Various elements are derived from established theories and models such as general deterrence theory, ...
Sustainability governance and legitimisation processes: Gulf of Mexico oil spill
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Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
, 2019 , Article)
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the emergence of sustainability governance through the unfolding hybridisation process between corporate governance and corporate social responsibility and the implications ...