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On the nonexistence of degenerate phase-shift discrete solitons in a dNLS nonlocal lattice
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
We consider a one-dimensional discrete nonlinear Schrdinger (dNLS) model featuring interactions beyond nearest neighbors. We are interested in the existence (or nonexistence) of phase-shift discrete solitons, which correspond ...
Exact methods for the quay crane scheduling problem when tasks are modeled at the single container level
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
The scheduling of quay cranes (QCs) to minimize the handling time of a berthed vessel is one of the most important operations in container terminals as it impacts the terminal's overall productivity. In this paper, we ...
Elaeagnus angustifolia Plant Extract Inhibits Angiogenesis and Downgrades Cell Invasion of Human Oral Cancer Cells via Erk1/Erk2 Inactivation.
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Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
, 2018 , Article)
Oral cancer is a common malignancy in both men and women worldwide; this cancer is characterized by a marked propensity for invasion and spreading to local lymph nodes. On the other hand, Elaeagnus angustifolia (EA) is a ...
Adipose tissue dysfunction in cancer cachexia
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Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
Cancer cachexia is a complex disorder that is driven by inflammation and metabolic imbalances, resulting in extreme weight loss. Adipose tissue, a main player in cancer cachexia, is an essential metabolic and secretory ...
Readability, governance and performance: a test of the obfuscation hypothesis in Qatari listed firms
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Emerald Publishing Limited
, 2018 , Article)
Purpose: This paper aims to examine the relationship between the readability of annual reports and corporate performance in Qatari listed firms while controlling for a firm’s competitive position, governance structure and ...
خصوصية اختيار المتعاقد في عقود إشغال المال العام- دراسة خاصة في القانون الفرنسي
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جامعة الكويت - مجلس النشر العلمي
, 2018 , Article)
تخضع عقود إشغال اموال العامة لمبدأ الحرية الاجرائية في فرنسة، تحرر الادارة من كافة الاجراءات المسبقة اللازمة لإبرام العقد والتي ينص عليها المشرع، ولاسيما تلك الاجراءات المتعلقة بالعلانية والمنافسة، وقد ساق الفقه الفرنسي ...
1-D CNNs for structural damage detection: Verification on a structural health monitoring benchmark data
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
Structural damage detection has been an interdisciplinary area of interest for various engineering fields. While the available damage detection methods have been in the process of adapting machine learning concepts, most ...
Enhancing Clinical Learning Through an Innovative Instructor Application for ECMO Patient Simulators
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
Background. Simulation-based learning (SBL) employs the synergy between technology and people to immerse learners in highly-realistic situations in order to achieve quality clinical education. Due to the ever-increasing ...
Cost-effective alkylammonium formate-based protic ionic liquids for methane hydrate inhibition
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
In light of current concerns about environmental impact, ionic liquids have been tested in a number of industrial applications, including gas purification, lubrication, and catalysis. In this work, cost-effective ...
Effect of microwave sintering on the properties of copper oxide doped Y-TZP ceramics
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
The effect of various amounts of copper oxide (CuO) up to 1 wt% on the densification behaviour and mechanical properties of 3 mol% yttria-tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (Y-TZP) were studied by using microwave (MW) sintering ...