To kneel or not to kneel: Appropriating a religious and sport symbol for racial justice in South Africa by D. Andrew

“…This article intends to investigate critically the use of the symbolism of kneeling, its socio-political and religious implications, how it is appropriated to address racism and other inequalities in sport, and how it can become a symbol in the process of achieving racial justice. …”
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Effect of extrusion processing on the structural, functional, and physicochemical properties of wheat and wheat-based products: A review by Junjie Chen, Qiang Liu, Siqi Zhao, Liping Guo, Xinbo Zhuang, Xuehong Chen, Tingting Tao, Chao Ding

“…Wheat is one of the most important cereal crops and a critical ingredient in a wide range of ready-to-eat products, such as bread, noodles, cakes, and snacks, due to its favorable sensory attributes and processing properties. …”
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Performance measurement using overall equipment and resource effectiveness - A concrete block manufacturing case study by Huthaifa Alkhazraji, Sohaib Khlil, Zina Alabacy

“… Companies are required to integrate a set of critical dimensions in order to measure and evaluate their performance to compete in globally competitive markets. …”
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Effects of Anesthetics on Barrier Tissue Function by Fujing Wang, Yanhui Li, Changlei Cui, Zhaoping Xue, Haichun Ma

“…Barrier tissues play critical roles in human health and diseases, yet the impacts of anesthetics on barrier tissues are still not clear. …”
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A Vehicle Detection Algorithm Based on Deep Belief Network by Hai Wang, Yingfeng Cai, Long Chen

“…Vision based vehicle detection is a critical technology that plays an important role in not only vehicle active safety but also road video surveillance application. …”
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Dynamic Recrystallization and Recovery Behaviors in Austenite of a Novel Fe-1.93Mn-0.07Ni-1.96Cr-0.35Mo Ultrahigh Strength Steel by Yongli Chen, Yuhua Li, Xuejiao Zhou, Yueyue Jiang, Fei Tan

“…In this work, the effect of deformation parameters on dynamic recrystallization (DRX) and dynamic recovery (DRV) is discussed through stress-strain analysis, the DRV mathematical model is obtained, and then the dynamic recrystallization activation energy, Zener–Hollomon equation, and hot working equation are obtained. The critical strain of DRX detected by the P-J method is εc/εp=0.631, which indicates that dynamic recrystallization of this novel steel is relatively easy to achieve by the rolling process. …”
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Pitfalls and Challenges in the Interpretation of Rectal Cancer Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Abdul Haseeb Wani, Naseer A. Choh, Humairah M. Syed, Waris A. Mir, Rauf A. Wani, Irfan Robbani, Tahleel A. Shera

“…Primary lesion characterization, its morphology and internal characteristics, proximity of tumor to the mesorectal fascia, presence of extramural venous invasion, presence of extra mesorectal pelvic lymph nodes, and involvement of peritoneum and distant metastases are critical findings that impact patient management for which MRI is the preoperative gold standard. …”
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Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Coalescence and Melting Process of Cu and Ag Nanoparticles by Hui Guo, LinFu Zhang, Qiang Zhu, ChuanJie Wang, Gang Chen, Peng Zhang

“…When the temperature reaches a critical value, the atoms gain a strong ability to diffuse and eventually melt into one liquid sphere. …”
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Performance and Exhaust Emission Characteristics of C.I Engine Using Biofuels and Its Diesel Blend with Nano-Additives by S. Jacob, L. Karikalan, J. Isaac JoshuaRamesh Lalvani, Aman Sharma, Maghalengam Kannappan

“…Depletion of fossil fuel assets makes it critical that we find biodiesel sources in the contemporary world. …”
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MIHI QUAESTIO FACTUS SUM (“I HAVE BECOME A QUESTION TO MYSELF”, AUGUSTINE: CONFESSIONS X. XXXIII): by F. England

“…A reflection upon Lambert Zuidervaart’s (2017) recent “critical retrieval of truth” prompts invoking Shakespeare’s Lear to intimate that, at least within theology, oracular and peremptory pronouncements upon the conclusive and objective intention and telos of being human and of the created order, may themselves undermine the essential vocation of Christian theology. …”
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Nonlinear functional response parameter estimation in a stochastic predator-prey model by Gianni Gilioli, Sara Pasquali, Fabrizio Ruggeri

“…Parameter estimation for the functional response of predator-prey systems is a critical methodological problem in population ecology. …”
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Variations of Scale Height at F-Region Peak Based on Ionosonde Measurements during Solar Maximum over the Crest of Equatorial Ionization Anomaly Region by Yu-Jung Chuo

“…This increase is also observed in the F2-layer peak height for the same duration with an upward movement associated with thermospheric wind toward the equator; this upward movement increases the N2/O ratio and Hm, but it causes a decrease in the F2-layer maximum critical frequency during the presunrise period.…”
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Adlerian Psychology, Interpersonal Relationships, Counseling, Courage, Socratic Dialogue. by Fatmanur Parlak, Mozharul Islam

“…This review critically analyzes James Scott's book, Domination and the Arts of Resistance. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Exosomes: Novel Therapeutic Approach for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by Cheng-mei Tian, Mei-feng Yang, Hao-ming Xu, Min-zheng Zhu, Yuan Zhang, Jun Yao, Li-sheng Wang, Yu-jie Liang, De-feng Li

“…In the present review, we summarized the most critical advances in the properties of MSC-Exos, provided the research progress of MSC-Exos in treating IBD, and discussed the molecular mechanisms underlying these effects. …”
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Parents’ Strategies for Taking Care of Their Child with Disability: The Challenges of Being Parents of a Child with Cerebral Palsy in the Danish Social Welfare System by Louise Bøttcher, Jesper Dammeyer

“…Research with a biomedical approach focuses on intrafamilial or intrapsychic challenges, while the social model and critical disability studies point to social barriers in an ableist society. …”
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Polymers for Fabricating Nerve Conduits by Shanfeng Wang, Lei Cai

“…In this paper, we emphasize on the structures, thermal and mechanical properties of these naturally derived synthetic polymers, and their fabrication methods. These aspects are critical for the performance of fabricated nerve conduits. …”
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Economic Voting or Class Voting? An Analysis of the Factors Driving Incumbent Vote Choice by Andreea Stancea, Cecilia Ciocîrlan, Rebeca Cojocaru, Daniela Gîlca

“…The paper seeks to answer three critical questions: the impact of economic perceptions on voting for the incumbent, the interaction between social class and economic perceptions on voting behavior, and how social class moderates this relationship. …”
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Microbial Fuel Cell: Recent Developments in Organic Substrate Use and Bacterial Electrode Interaction by Fatin Syahirah Fadzli, Showkat Ahmad Bhawani, Rania Edrees Adam Mohammad

“…Among several factors, the organic substrate is the most critical challenge in MFC, which requires long-term stability. …”
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In Search of a Function for BCLAF1 by Haya Sarras, Solmaz Alizadeh Azami, J. Peter McPherson

“…Subsequent studies have shown that BCLAF1 plays criticals roles in a wide range of processes that are not normally associated with actions of Bcl2 family members, including lung development, T-cell activation, and control of the lytic infection program of Kaposi's sarcoma–associated herpesvirus. …”
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Refining the Definition of Student Peer Feedback: The Role of Roles by Carmen Heine, Anja Vesterager

“…It broadens the perspective on the perceived dichotomy of the roles of feedback provider and receiver, based on role theory as a critical framework to synthesize theoretical approaches. …”
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