Determinants of long‐term bank relationships : an empirical study of the Norwegian bank market [PDF]
This paper investigates the determinants of long-term bank relationships using a new data set for the time period between 1998 and 2008, and comprised of 9,476 firms in Norway. We document that firms are more likely to end a relationship as the relationship matures.
Christensen, Robert , Johansen, Sindre
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The effect of market structure on banks’ interest rate spreads : an empirical analysis of the Norwegian bank market [PDF]
In this study we investigate how market structure affects the interest rate spread of banks that provide lending for commercial entities in Norway. We delineate the Norwegian bank market into local commuter belts, and define the commuter belts as either high or low concentration regions depending on their level of market concentration, measured by the ...
Hauge, Rune Løhr, Phan, John
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Distribution of genetic diversity in wild European populations of prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola): implications for plant genetic resources management [PDF]
Genetic variation in Lactuca serriola, the closest wild relative of cultivated lettuce, was studied across Europe from the Czech Republic to the United Kingdom, using three molecular marker systems, simple sequence repeat (SSR, microsatellites), AFLP and
Dehmer, K.J. +5 more
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Introduction to the toxins special issue on LC-MS/MS methods for mycotoxin analysis [PDF]
Various filamentous fungi can produce secondary metabolites, whose biochemical significance in fungal growth and development has not always been fully clarified; however, some of these metabolites can cause deleterious effects on other organisms and are ...
, Aldo, Lagana' 
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Glutamate induces autophagy via the two-pore channels in neural cells [PDF]
NAADP (nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate) has been proposed as a second messenger for glutamate in neuronal and glial cells via the activation of the lysosomal Ca2+ channels TPC1 and TPC2.
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Doctors have a limited role in managing obesity
It's hard for physicians to discuss weight issues with patients. While the problems of overweight and obesity continue to grow, physicians feel increased pressure to curb the trend.
Moyez Jiwa, Catherine Krejany, Epi Kanjo
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Associations of Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels During Young Adulthood With Later Cardiovascular Events. [PDF]
BackgroundBlood pressure (BP) and cholesterol are major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), but effects of exposures during young adulthood on later life CVD risk have not been well quantified.ObjectiveThe authors sought to evaluate
Allen, Norrina B +17 more
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O género nominal (quer a atribuição do valor, quer a concordância) é uma estrutura reconhecidamente crítica para aprendentes do português como língua não materna (PLNM), havendo já vários estudos relativos à aquisição/aprendizagem do português que o ...
Cristina Martins
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Standards. The building blocks of complexity
Without standards, the world as we know it would not be possible. International and supra-cultural standards and norms have been a key factor in engineering, as well as in the development of industrial societies.
Juli Peretó, Manuel Porcar
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Background: The increased serum uric acid (SUA) levels have been linked to macro vascular disease in Type 2 Diabetes Melitus. The correlation between serum uric acid levels and diabetic peripheral neuropathy has not been addressed properly.
Deasy Putri Sukarno +4 more
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