Ceramic bricks using pistachio shells as controlled porosity former by Nancy Quaranta, Marta Caligaris, Miguel Unsen, Hugo López, Gisela Pelozo, Adrián Cristóbal

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Self-Reported Disability in Adults with Severe Obesity by I. Kyrou, G. Osei-Assibey, N. Williams, R. Thomas, L. Halder, S. Taheri, P. Saravanan, S. Kumar

“…Self-reported disability in performing daily life activities was assessed in adults with severe obesity (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2) using the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). 262 participants were recruited into three BMI groups: Group I: 35–39.99 kg/m2; Group II: 40–44.99 kg/m2; Group III: ≥45.0 kg/m2. …”
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Why are women still leaving academic medicine? A qualitative study within a London Medical School by Christopher J Peters, Lesley Regan, Victoria Salem, Clare Lloyd, Dhruti Hirani

“…Thematic analysis was performed on the transcribed conversations.Participants and setting Nine women physicians who completed a postgraduate degree (MD or PhD) at a large London Medical School and Academic Health Sciences Centre, Imperial College London, but did not go on to pursue a career in academic medicine.Results Influences to leave clinical academia were summarised under eight themes—career intentions, supervisor support, institutional human resources support, inclusivity, work–life balance, expectations, mentors and role models, and pregnancy and maternity leave.Conclusion The women in our focus group reported several factors contributing to their decision to leave clinical academia, which included lack of mentoring tailored to specific needs, low levels of acceptance for flexible working to help meet parental responsibilities and perceived explicit gender biases. …”
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Simulation of Material and Heat Balance of 150 t AOD Melting 430 Stainless Steel under Different Charge Conditions by Lu　Xiaohui, Kang　Congpeng, Chen　Hongzhi, Xu　Yongbin

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Post-Disaster Temporary Shelter Area Selection and Planning by Using Delphi Method: Izmir/Seferihisar Case by Hande Dayanır, Ali Kemal Çınar, Yenal Akgün, Özşen Çorumluoğlu

“…As another important gap, convenience of the post-disaster temporary shelter areas suggested by AFAD for the province of Izmir has not been yet evaluated according to the national and international legislations. In order to meet these gaps, the first aim of this study is to compile, group, define and rank the criteria for the site selection and planning of post-disaster temporary shelter areas using Delphi method. …”
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Exploring the job demands and resources and work-related sense of coherence of preschool educators working with children in need of special support by Veronica Semelius Granevald, Monika Vinterek, Lotta Strömsten

“…Analyses of group differences between preschool teachers and child carers revealed no significant differences in the experience of job demands and resources but preschool teachers reported a higher degree of meaningfulness at work compared to child carers. …”
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IMPACT OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES SAVINGS SCHEME IN RURAL FINANCE: SOME EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA by Onafowokan O. Oluyombo

“… This paper examines the extent to which savings products offered by cooperative societies in some parts of Nigeria meet the financial needs of the rural dwellers. The study used the data from interviews and focus group discussions from randomly selected members of cooperative societies in six local governments. …”
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Dominants of economic security of Russian industrial organizations with participation of state in capital: chronicles of “Russian Helicopters” holding company by A. V. Savin

“…A group offactors influencing the level of unit cost has been presented. …”
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IMPACT OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES SAVINGS SCHEME IN RURAL FINANCE: SOME EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA by Onafowokan O. Oluyombo

“… This paper examines the extent to which savings products offered by cooperative societies in some parts of Nigeria meet the financial needs of the rural dwellers. The study used the data from interviews and focus group discussions from randomly selected members of cooperative societies in six local governments. …”
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Stakeholders’ perceptions of adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in Southeast Nigeria: a qualitative study by Obinna Onwujekwe, Chinyere Cecilia Okeke, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Ifunanya Clara Agu, Uchenna Ezenwaka, Ifeyinwa Arize, Chibuike Agu, Chinonso Obayi

“…This will provide evidence that could be useful for policy and programme reviews for improving access and use of services in to meet the SRH needs of adolescents.Design A qualitative cross-sectional study was conducted in Ebonyi state, Southeast, Nigeria. …”
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Effectiveness of the self-fatigue assessment in guiding early postoperative ambulation in gynaecological oncology patients: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Bo Chen, Xu Wang, Hong He, Xiaojie Huang, Qian Du, Shaoyong Xu, Xiaomin Qin, Tongting Kang

“…Five hundred and fifty-two patients who meet the inclusion criteria for gynaecological oncology surgery are randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either a self-fatigue assessment group (study group) or a fixed activity distance assessment group (control group). …”
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Rehabilitation Methods for Patients with Geographic Atrophy due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Effects of Rehabilitation on Quality of Life by Damla Erginturk Acar, Figen Batioglu, Aysun Idil, Esra Sahli, Dincer Goksuluk

“…Fifty-seven patients who preferred to use a low vision aid device in daily life were considered as a rehabilitation group, whereas 21 patients who did not use any device were considered as a control group. …”
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Older adults’ Internet use behavior and its association with accelerometer-derived physical activity by Yen-Yu Chung, Jiaren Chen, Mei-Chun Lin, Ruo-Lan Liu, Jenn-Bang Wu, Hsin-Chang Tsai, Ting-Fu Lai, Ting-Fu Lai, Yung Liao, Yung Liao, Jong-Hwan Park, Jong-Hwan Park, Jong-Hwan Park

“…Compared to the group that used the Internet at a moderate frequency, older adults with a low frequency or those who did not use the Internet were less likely to meet the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding PA [odds ratio (OR): 0.242; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.077–0.751].ConclusionOlder adults with a low frequency of Internet use or those who did not use the Internet (i.e., those who used the Internet less than once a week or not at all, respectively) were less likely to meet the WHO’s recommended levels for PA than older adults who used the Internet with moderate frequency. …”
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Immobilization of Lead and Nickel Ions from Polluted Yam Peels Biomass Using Cement-Based Solidification/Stabilization Technique by Ángel Villabona-Ortiz, Candelaria Tejada-Tovar, Ángel Gonzalez-Delgado, Adriana Herrera-Barros, Gina Cantillo-Arroyo

“…The biomass was characterized by FT-IR analysis for testing functional groups diversification before and after adsorption process. …”
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Cortical and Subcortical Contributions to Neuroplasticity after Repetitive Transspinal Stimulation in Humans by Lynda M. Murray, Md. Anamul Islam, Maria Knikou

“…Additionally, the soleus H-reflex and ankle TEP depression following transspinal and group Ia afferent conditioning stimulation was potentiated at intervals when both responses interacted at the spinal cord and nerve axons. …”
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Design, Simulation, and Experimental Verification of a Destruction Mechanism of Transient Electronic Devices by Yu Xiao, Zhengyuan Zhang, Xiyi Liao, Feiyu Jiang, Yan Wang

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Coherent Network Optimizing of Rail-Based Urban Mass Transit by Ying Zhang

“…The insufficient aspects are analyzed and evaluated; while the optimizing ideas and measurements are developed and concreted. A group of examples are used to illustrate the approach. …”
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A Guide to the Florida 4-H Council by Stacey E. Ellison, Tracy Tesdall, J. A. Rutledge, Joy C. Jordan, Wendi Armstrong

“…A Council is an elected representative group of 4-H members who meet, discuss, plan, and assist in carrying out 4-H programs and activities in the interest of the total membership. …”
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Use of information and communication technology in occupational therapy for older adults by Caroline Liljestrand, Magnus Zingmark

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Educational endeavors in a rural society –an example from a small community in Sweden by Peter Erlandson, Anne Kjellsdotter

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