‘Trustworthy Allies’: International Organisations, Ernest Hemingway, Women Activists, and Spanish Republican Exiles in Cuba by Daniel Fernandez Guevara

“…Notably, if the literature on US private aid groups is scant for the Spanish conflict, the research is simply non-existent for refugees who made their way to Cuba or the women in the United States who facilitated aid for these refugees. …”
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A Beginner's Guide to Water Management: Common Aquatic Birds Using Florida Lakes by Mark V. Hoyer

“…It is the most comprehensive and longest-running water quality data source in the United States, if not the world. This 18-page circular written by Mark V. …”
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A Dynamic Analysis of a Record Breaking Winter Season Blocking Event by Andrew D. Jensen

“…This event formed out of the strong ridge that was associated with the devastating drought in the Western United States during the winter season of 2013-2014. …”
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Japanese Beetle, Popillia japonica Newman (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) by Jamba Gyeltshen, Amanda Hodges

“… The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, is a widespread and destructive pest of turf, landscape, and ornamental plants in the United States. It is also a pest of several fruit, garden, and field crops, and has a total host range of more than 300 plant species. …”
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Black Turpentine Beetle, Dendroctonus terebrans (Olivier) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Albert E. Mayfield, John L. Foltz

“… The black turpentine beetle, Dendroctonus terebrans (Olivier), or BTB, is one of five common species of pine bark beetles in the southeastern United States. Black turpentine beetles bore into the inner bark of stressed or injured pines (Pinus spp.), where they breed and feed on phloem tissue. …”
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Acute Cytotoxic Cerebellar Edema Subsequent to Fentanyl Patch Intoxication in an Infant by Lindsey N. Haut, Rupa Radhakrishnan, Riad Lutfi, Louise W. Kao, Laurie L. Ackerman

“…The opioid epidemic continues to have devastating consequences for children and families across the United States with rising prevalence of opioid use and abuse. …”
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Nonlinear Seismic Response Analysis of Curved and Skewed Bridge System with Spherical Bearings by Junwon Seo, Daniel G. Linzell, Jong Wan Hu

“…The approach is applied to a three-span curved and skewed steel girder bridge in the United States. The superstructure is modeled using 3D frame elements for the girders, truss elements for the cross-frames, and equivalent frame elements to represent the deck. …”
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Protecting Children 'from Sex and Violence in the Media: by Marioll Hayes Hull Marioll Hayes Hull

“…For most governments the maintenance of some control includes ensuring the culture is not eroded by the sex and violence-filled products imported from countries like the United States, Great Britain, Mexico and others. Broadcasters believe attracting large audiences depends upon the purchase of quality programming from the increasingly lucrative international software market, even though the programs are filled with violence and sex. …”
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Corrigendum: Recognition of Staphylococcus aureus by the pattern recognition molecules langerin, mannan-binding lectin, and surfactant protein D: the influence of capsular polysacc... by Kirstine Mejlstrup Hymøller, Kirstine Mejlstrup Hymøller, Stig Hill Christiansen, Stig Hill Christiansen, Anders Grønnegaard Schlosser, Uffe B. Skov Sørensen, Jean C. Lee, Steffen Thiel, Steffen Thiel

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Aquaculture Applications of the Family Gobiidae by Matt DiMaggio, Jesse Von Linden, Joshua Patterson, Cortney Ohs

“…About 1,800 wild-caught fish species are imported into the United States each year, clear proof of the need for the expansion of marine ornamental production to include new species and families of fish. …”
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Adapting Military Doctrines to Shifting Power Dynamics in the International System: Looking Beyond Unipolarity through the Analyses of Charles Kupchan by Erhan Büyükakıncı

“…With the end of the bipolar system at the end of the Cold War, the world order shifted to a unipolar era led by the United States (US). However, with the increase in asymmetric threats and diversity of actors in the aftermath of the 11 September attacks, this stabilization process has given way to uncertainties and multi-vector debates. …”
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Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs)—Part 1 by Yun-Ya Yang, Gurpal S. Toor

“…This 5-page fact sheet provides an overview of the use and sale of PPCPs in the United States and the world. Written by Yun-Ya Yang and Gurpal S. …”
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Management Considerations for Wheat Production in Florida by David L. Wright, Ann R. Blount, Ron D. Barnett, Cheryl L. Mackowiak, Nicholas Dufault, James Marois

“… Higher wheat prices created the impetus for growing wheat in the southeastern United States. Since increasing amounts of corn have been diverted to ethanol production, there is a shortage of grain for America’s livestock industry. …”
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Dried Persimmon Fruit: A Year-round Available Product by Ali Sarkhosh, Fariborz Habibi, Muhammad A. Shahid, Steven A. Sargent, Jeffrey K. Brecht

“…Persimmons are still not as popular in the United States as other fruits, but interest has been growing in recent years. …”
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CFD Analysis of the First-Stage Rotor and Stator in a Two-Stage Mixed Flow Pump by Steven M. Miner

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Scimago Institutions Rankings for the Assessment of National Education System and Particular University by V. M. Galynsky, A. V. Zhuk

“…The competition between China and the United States is demonstrated. It is noted how the adoption of political decisions, such as the “May decrees” in the Russian Federation or projects “211”, “985” in China increase the number of universities in the country participating in the ratings. …”
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PPARs: Protectors or Opponents of Myocardial Function? by Christine J. Pol, Melissa Lieu, Konstantinos Drosatos

“…Over 5 million people in the United States suffer from the complications of heart failure (HF), which is a rapidly expanding health complication. …”
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Editorial: New insights into the relationship between endocrine disorders and dental diseases by Chaofan Zhang, Chaofan Zhang, Chaofan Zhang, Chaofan Zhang, Shan Jiang, Nianye Zheng, Yunzhi Lin, Yunzhi Lin

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An Overview of Global Papaya Production, Trade, and Consumption by Edward A. Evans, Fredy H. Ballen

“…The top three exporting countries accounted for 63.28 percent of the total global exports of papaya between 2007 and 2009, with more than half of those exports going to the United States. This 7-page fact sheet provides information on global trends in the production and trade of papaya. …”
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Modern Breast Cancer Detection: A Technological Review by Adam B. Nover, Shami Jagtap, Waqas Anjum, Hakki Yegingil, Wan Y. Shih, Wei-Heng Shih, Ari D. Brooks

“…Breast cancer is a serious threat worldwide and is the number two killer of women in the United States. The key to successful management is screening and early detection. …”
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