Des insectes et des hommes (Nord du Cameroun) by Christian Seignobos

“…However, the classification of insects according to human society is only attested in the Mandara mountains, particularly in the sphere of influence of the Mowo people, the alleged founders of the Gudur chiefdom (16th–beginning of the 20th cent). The Mowo even claimed to « reign » by the means of rituals allowing them to control the rain as well as crop pests.…”
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Combining Laplace transform and Variational iteration method for solving singular IVPs and BVPs of Lane–Emden type equation by Mohamed H. Jassim, Waleed Mohammed Al-Hayani

“… This study uses the combined Laplace transform and variational iteration method to analytically solve initial value problems (IVPs) and boundary value problems (BVPs) of Lane- Emden- equation with singular behaviour at . Initially, this method requires calculating the lagrange multiplayer, and after its value was calculated, it was found to be equal , this method is applying on several problems and the results were improved using Padé approximations, the results were compared with the exact solution by calculating the absolute error value between them. …”
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Multivariate Image Analysis Applied to Cross-Laminated Timber: Combined Hyperspectral Near-Infrared and X-ray Computed Tomography by Dietrich Buck, Olle Hagman

“…Engineered wood products, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), are becoming more popular in the designs of modern sustainable buildings. …”
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Bioinformatics Analysis, Prokaryotic Expression and Biological Activity of Lysin from Vibrio parahaemolyticus Phage vB_VpP_1 by ZHANG Defu, YANG Wenjing, LIU Ke, LIU Qingqing, BAI Wutong, LI Fan, LÜ Xinran, BAI Xue, TAN Xiqian, LI Xuepeng, LI Jianrong

“…The lytic activity of the purified lysin against the host bacterium before and after being treated with ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) was measured. …”
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Spatial differences in predicted Phalaris arundinacea (reed canarygrass) occurrence in floodplain forest understories by John T. Delaney, M. Van Appledorn, N. R. De Jager, K. L. Bouska, J. J. Rohweder

“…This information can be used to better understand the extent of invasion, prioritize restoration efforts, and develop further research.…”
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Influence of pH modifiers on the dissolution and stability of hydrochlorothiazide in the bi- and three-layer tablets by Blatnik Sandra Urek, Dreu Rok, Srčič Stanko

“…In addition, during the stability studies, it has been confirmed that the typical degradation product of HCTZ is formed, impurity B (4-amino-6-chloro-1,3-benzenedisulfonamide), which implies formation of formaldehyde as hydrolytic impurity not reported in the Ph. …”
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High-Affinity Detection of Alpha-Synuclein by Aptamer-Gold Conjugates on an Amine-Modified Dielectric Surface by Xuemei You, Subash C. B. Gopinath, Thangavel Lakshmipriya, Dingan Li

“…The limit of detection for the binding between alpha-synuclein and aptamer was found to be 10 pM. …”
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The Influence of Brand Image and Price Perception on Customer Loyalty to Apple Smartphones with Customer Satisfaction as Mediation by Diva Aisyah Ardelia, Edy Purwo Saputro

“…Customer satisfaction mediates the relationship between price perception, brand image, and loyalty. …”
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Adaptif Poly Frame PRMA pada Jaringan M2M Kognitif Kapiler by Eko Arifianto, Aghus Sofwan, Teguh Prakoso

“…Seiring dengan pertambahan perangkat, metode, struktur frame dan skenario komunikasi tersebut tidak dapat menangani laju data yang sangat banyak, sehingga terjadi kemacetan yang memperlambat komunikasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan membuat komunikasi M2M yang lancar walaupun perangkat bertambah banyak, dengan membuat struktur frame baru dan skenario komunikasi baru, berupa Adaptive Poly Frame (APF) serta Scheduler Update (SU). …”
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Evaluation of Cross-Border Transport Connectivity and Analysis of Spatial Patterns in Latin America by Changqi Miao, Yinbao Zhang, Xinjia Zhang, Jianzhong Liu, Shike Zhang

“…Comprehensive connectivity evaluations are lacking and insufficient attention has been paid to Latin American connectivity, so it is of great practical importance to comprehensively and rationally evaluate Latin American connectivity. …”
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Negotiating National Equality in the Austrian Silesian Diet 1905-1914 by Paula Krajnik

“…With the Moravian Compromise of 1905, which attempted to solve the national conflict between Czechs and Germans and ensured national equality on a provincial level, Czechs and Poles of Silesia called for electoral and language law reforms of a similar model. …”
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Citrus BMP Implementation in Florida's Gulf Citrus Production Area: Nutrients by Sanjay Shukla, Robert E. Rouse, S. S. Shukla, Edward A. Hanlon, Kenneth Portier, Thomas A. Obreza

“…In 2005 we conducted a survey in cooperation with Gulf Citrus Growers Association and FDACS to quantify the current level of Best Management Practices (BMP) implementation and to identify BMPs that might be adopted if a cost-share program was available. …”
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Constraints on the Origin of the Martian Dichotomy From Southern Highlands Marsquakes by Weijia Sun, Hrvoje Tkalčić

“…The attenuation difference might be linked to the temperature differences between the two hemispheres, along with more vigorous convection beneath the Southern Highlands. …”
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An Overview of the Grapefruit Market in South Korea by Yan Heng, Hyeyoung Kim, Lisa A. House

“…The South Korean grapefruit market has been increasing in recent years and is expected to keep growing. …”
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Le nationalisme catalan comme populisme : une approche des discours d’Artur Mas en 2014 by Jordi Canal

“…The real or symbolic confrontation or antagonism between two supposedly homogeneous entities, a "people", the Catalan people, and the "other", its enemy, the Spanish State or Madrid, lie at the foundations of Catalan nationalism. …”
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Evaluating Company’s Readiness for Adopting Product Line Engineering: a Second Evaluation Round by Luisa Rincón, Raúl Mazo, Camille Salinesi

“…Moreover, we expect to incorporate APPLIES into a process that covers the aspects that a company must consider before deciding to adopt this production paradigm.…”
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Risk Measurement for Portfolio Credit Risk Based on a Mixed Poisson Model by Rongda Chen, Huanhuan Yu

“…Finally, given the values of coefficients in this model calculated by a nonlinear estimation, Monte Carlo technique simulates the progress of loss occurrence. Relationship between default probability and loss level reflected through the MC simulation has practical features. …”
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Fireweed (Heartleaf Nettle) Control in Pastures by Brent Sellers, Jason Ferrell, Pratap Devkota

“… Fireweed (Urtica chamaedryoides) (Figure 1) is native to Florida, but has only recently become problematic. This winter annual species is commonly observed in north and central Florida pastures, particularly in bareground areas (near feeding pens and under fences), as well as along tree lines where forage grasses are less dense. …”
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Defining Established and Emerging Microbial Risks in the Aquatic Environment: Current Knowledge, Implications, and Outlooks by Neil J. Rowan

“…As emphasis is placed on water quality, particularly surrounding efficacy of decontamination at the wastewater treatment plant level, this review also touches upon other related emerging issues, namely, the fate and potential ecotoxicological impact of untreated antibiotics and other pharmaceutically active compounds in water. Deciphering best published data has elucidated gaps between science and policy that will help stakeholders work towards the European Union's Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC), which provides an ambitious legislative framework for water quality improvements within its region and seeks to restore all water bodies to “good ecological status” by 2015. …”
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Strategic Management of Manufacturing - Proposal of a method that recommends Production Techniques to Leverage Different Competitive Dimensions by Luis Felipe Maldaner, Rafael Kreling

“…The final method proposed assists its user to select the production techniques that are best aligned with a given application reality. It seeks to go one step further in unfolding Production Strategy by supporting industrial managers to adopt techniques and practices that meet their main demands and specific conditions experienced in their daily routines.…”
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