L’Extraction du sable au Maroc, de la ressource au produit by Duncan Driffort

“…In this context, this article examines Morocco’s uncontrolled sand extraction on its coastlines, suggesting a critical point of view of resources that are considered as product through two on-the-ground surveys conducted in September 2019. To do this, sand is discussed through two input analyses: as a constitutive element of dune landscapes considered a public good and as a commercialized product oriented to make armed-concrete. …”
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Effect of Thickness on Structural and Optical Properties of Tetra-tert- butyl-2, 3-naphthalocyanine Thin Films by I. Dhanya, C S Menon

“…Various optical constants like band gap energy, Eg the width of band tails of localized states into the gap, EU and steepness parameter, β gets calculated and the variation of different optical parameters like refractive index, extinction coefficient, dielectric constants, optical conductivity and surface and volume energy losses with photon energy are estimated.…”
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A Wireless Sensor Network Testbed for the Evaluation of Energy-Aware Routing Schemes by Magdalena J. Grobler, Henri-Jean Marais, Joubert G. J. Krige

“…In this work we develop a WSN testbed and conduct investigations on the fidelity of simulated energy-aware WNS routing protocols. …”
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Cotton in ancient Sudan and Nubia by Elsa Yvanez, Magdalena M. Wozniak

“…It was confirmed during the first decades of Sudanese archaeology by the discovery of many cotton textiles found in Meroe and Lower Nubia, and more recently completed by several archaeobotanical studies conducted in the same regions. The aim of this article is to survey the whole span of data pertaining to cotton in ancient Sudan, collecting information from different sources and chronological periods, so as to trace the evolution of cotton production from the Meroitic to the medieval times. …”
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Determinants of lecturer performance: a multifactorial study at private university in Lampung by Muhammad Muhammad, Chablullah Wibisono, Angelina E. Rumengan

“…This explanatory research combines quantitative and qualitative approaches, using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to analyze data from 307 uncertified lecturers in Lampung. The analysis was conducted with SPSS version 26 and SMARTPLS 3.0, and NVIVO 12 Plus to enrich the interpretation of the findings. …”
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Utilization of Cassava as Substitues of Wheat Flour for Common Carp Diets by Ing Mokoginta, Nur Bambang Priyo Utomo, A.D. Akbar, Mia Setiawati

“… A triplicate experiment was conducted to evaluate cassava (Manihot esculenta) meal as alternative carbohydrate source for wheat flour in the diet of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.). …”
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PREVALENCE OF RAMADAN AND FASTING RELATED DIABETICCOMPLICATIONS AMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS by Aisha Noreen et al

“…Various researches have been conducted upon physiological changes in a diabetic patient during the period of Islamic fasting, but still there is no variation perceived pathologically influencing the body weight, blood glucose, HbA1c, insulin, fructose amine, Cpeptide, cholesterol or triglycerides ranges. …”
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Biologically Motivated Novel Localization Paradigm by High-Level Multiple Object Recognition in Panoramic Images by Sungho Kim, Min-Sheob Shim

“…The metric global localization (position, viewing direction) was conducted based on the bearing information of recognized objects from just one panoramic image. …”
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University of Florida Potato Variety Trial Spotlight: Goldrush by Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Pam Solano, Lincoln Zotarelli

“…Tuber production and quality results provided in this spotlight are summarized from various trials conducted by the UF/IFAS Hastings Agricultural and Extension Center from 2005 to 2019, except 2012. …”
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PRECONDITIONS OF LAND RELATIONS DEVELOPMENT: ECONOMIC, LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL by Natalia Wasilewska, Tetiana Kaminska

“…The institutions without functioning of which the introduction of the land market is impossible, are established. The conducted analysis gave basis to the proposal of preconditions of economic, legal and institutional character, necessary for the successful development of land relations. …”
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Development of a scale of teachers’ perceived training quality from the perspective of TPACK by Jielin Yang, Hongju Wei

“…Explanatory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and item discrimination were also conducted. The results indicated that the scale is reliable and valid for evaluating the quality of teacher training and may be conducive to further research.…”
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Une amnistie sans pardon : Ezra Pound en France. Premiers passages et passeurs by Jean Christophe Contini

“…Often associated with Céline because of his anti-Semitism and his conduct during World War II, Ezra Pound (1885-1972) and his Cantos were discovered in France thanks to the extensive translations carried out by Denis Roche and the publication of a double issue of Cahier de l’Herne edited by Dominique de Roux and Michel Beaujour, who also invited the “Great Pan” to Paris in 1965 on the occasion of his 80th anniversary, more than forty years after his last visit to this city.However, one often overlooks the fact that this French reception (rendered problematic by a French, rather than American, history of nationalism, fascism and anti-Semitism) began with translations and comments made as early as the mid-1950s by several French poets and writers: Alain Bosquet, Michel Mohrt, Michel Butor and René Laubiès, who first translated and published a selection of Pound’s Cantos and poems in 1958.…”
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Main street retail districts or shopping centers? comparing the preferences of low-income consumers by Juracy Parente, Marcelo Moll Brandão, Ana Paula Miotto, Flávia Plutarco

“…The interviews were conducted in three representative retail districts in low-income neighborhoods in the city of São Paulo. …”
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الميول القرائية لدى طلاب المرحلة الثانوية ودور المکتبة المدرسية في تنميتها وتحفيزهم على القراءة : دراسة ميدانية على طلاب إدارة قنـا التعليمية بمحافظة قنــا... by مصطفى عارف

“…As well as determining whether there are significant differences between students of general education and students of technical education at the same stage. The study was conducted on a sample of Qena Educational Administration students during the end of the first semester of the year 2019/2020. …”
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Discursive Power in the Hybrid Media System: The Case of Chinese Neologisms by Nancy Liu

“…Situated within the framework of media systems, this qualitative discourse analysis study was conducted on the data collected from multiple sources from 2019 to 2021. …”
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The Effect of Surface Roughness of a Body in the High Reynolds-Number Flow by Tsutomu adachi

“…A model test of an airship was also conducted. With the high Reynolds-number flow, the thickness of the boundary layer becomes thinner. …”
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A Brief Review on the In Situ Synthesis of Boron-Doped Diamond Thin Films by Vadali V. S. S. Srikanth, P. Sampath Kumar, Vijay Bhooshan Kumar

“…In the recent past, research interests in the synthesis of conductive diamond thin films, especially the boron-doped diamond (BDD) thin films, have risen up to cater to the requirements of electronic, biosensoric, and electrochemical applications. …”
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Increasing the self-assessment level of adolescent children through interactive work forms by E. Yu. Eliseeva

“…In this article, the author conducts a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the possibilities of using interactive (dialogue) work forms in the context of increasing the self-esteem level of adolescent children. …”
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Instructions on the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) by Sri Charan Kakarla, Yiannis Ampatzidis

“…All research and commercial activities involving the use of UAVs shall be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, statutes, and regulations. …”
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Experimental Tests and Analytical Modelling of a Scaled Isolated Structure on Sliding and Elastomeric Bearings by Fabio Mazza, Alfonso Vulcano

“…The main purpose of this study, which was conducted within the framework of a DPC-ReLUIS research project, was to investigate the behaviour of a scaled isolated structure equipped with an in-parallel combination of steel-PTFE sliding bearings and elastomeric bearings (HDRBs). …”
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