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Highly porous PtPd nanoclusters synthesized via selective chemical etching as efficient catalyst for ethanol electro-oxidation
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
Direct ethanol fuel cells (DEFCs) have received great interest owing to their high power density and environmental friendness. Nevertheless, the designing of active, durable, and efficient anode for DEFCs is a profound ...
مشروعية استعمال القوة في العلاقات الدولية: دراسة مقارنة بين القانون الدولي والشريعة الإسلامية
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دار نشر جامعة قطر
, 2020 , Article)
تُعدُّ مسألة مشروعية استعمال القوة في العلاقات الدولية من أكثر المسائل إشكالًا عبر التاريخ، حيث اختلفت محددات مشروعية استعمالها باختلاف الأديان والثقافات والأزمنة والأمكنة. وفي العصر الحديث استقر النظام الدولي على معايير ...
Sharing economy: A comprehensive literature review
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2020 , Article)
The objective of this study is to review the extant sharing economy (SE) literature. Applying a systematic literature review approach, this study thematically synthesizes the findings of 219 articles on sharing economy. ...
Balanced scorecard in the hospitality and tourism industry: Past, present and future
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2020 , Article)
After its introduction in 1992, the balanced scorecard (BSC) has attracted considerable interest from both scholars and practitioners. This is evidenced by the increasing number of publications addressing BSC and the large ...
Political behavior does not (always) undermine strategic decision making: Theory and evidence
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2020 , Article)
Political behavior pervades strategic decision-making, often damaging decision quality and undermining organizational performance. However, little is currently known about how top management teams (TMTs) cope with such ...
The role of polypropylene microfibers in thermal properties and post-heating behavior of cementitious composites
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2020 , Article)
This paper experimentally studied the effect of polypropylene (PP) microfibers on thermal and post-heating mechanical behaviors of cementitious composites. Cement mortars with small dosage of polypropylene fibers were ...
Blockchain for the internet of vehicles: A decentralized IoT solution for vehicles communication using ethereum
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
The concept of smart cities has become prominent in modern metropolises due to the emergence of embedded and connected smart devices, systems, and technologies. They have enabled the connection of every “thing” to the ...
Policy specification and verification for blockchain and smart contracts in 5G networks
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Korean Institute of Communications Information Sciences
, 2020 , Article)
Blockchain offers unprecedented opportunities for innovation in financial transactions. A whole new world of opportunities for banking, lending, insurance, money transfer, investments, and stock markets awaits. However, ...
Carbon mineralization, biological indicators, and phytotoxicity to assess the impact of urban sewage sludge on two light-textured soils in a microcosm
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Wiley
, 2020 , Article)
The agricultural reuse of urban sewage sludge (USS) modifies soil properties depending on sludge quality, management, and pedo-environmental conditions. The aim of this microcosm study was to assess C mineralization and ...
Nutrient retention and release from raw exhausted grape marc biochars and an amended agricultural soil: Static and dynamic investigation
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
Biochar is the solid by-product of biomass thermochemical conversion via pyrolysis technique. Biochar addition to croplands as an organic amendment can improve soil properties and increase agricultural productivity. However, ...