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Technical Processing of University Library: A Theoretical Study [PDF]

, 2019
Technical services operations comprise of ordering, claiming and receipt of materials, cataloging and classification of materials; and serials control. Beside these, other technical services operations contain circulation, documents, foreign language and
Kalita, Rajib
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Response of specific leaf area to light: comparative study of a large species set

Oikos, EarlyView.
Specific leaf area (SLA) is a commonly used proxy for the leaf economy spectrum in plants, separating species with low‐cost leaves (in terms of carbon) with short lifespan and hence fast turnover from species with high‐cost and long‐lived leaves. While SLA is used mainly for interspecific comparisons, it also varies within species both ontogenetically ...
Tomáš Herben, Tomáš Koubek, Martin Weiser   +2 more
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Proceedings of the COLING 2004 Post Conference Workshop on Multilingual Linguistic Ressources MLR2004

, 2004
International audienceIn an ever expanding information society, most information systems are now facing the "multilingual challenge". Multilingual language resources play an essential role in modern information systems.
Armstrong, Susan, Boitet, Christian, Popescu-Belis, Andrei, Sérasset, Gilles, Tufis, Dan   +4 more
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Bioconversion and characterization of watermelon rind waste‐based microcrystalline cellulose: A green alternative to synthetic reinforcements

Polymer International, EarlyView.
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) was extracted from watermelon rind using acid hydrolysis. MCC can be efficiently used as reinforcement in biofilms and biocomposites. Abstract The increasing accumulation of agricultural waste from watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) represents a substantial environmental concern, particularly in view of the extensive ...
Indran Suyambulingam, Sunesh Narayanaperumal, Divya Divakaran, Nadir Ayrilmis, P Senthamaraikannan, Siva Avudaiappan, Yamuna Munusamy, H Jeevan Rao   +7 more
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RNA interference in crop protection: opportunities and challenges during the transition to commercialization

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
RNA interference (RNAi) technologies, host‐induced gene silencing (HIGS) and spray‐induced gene silencing (SIGS), potentially offer sustainable crop protection. However, efficacy, costs, regulatory clarity, and socio‐environmental impacts require further evaluation for broader use.
Elisabetta Sergi, Anna Narduzzo, Alessandra Di Canito, Francesco Favaretto, Luca Nerva, Walter Chitarra, Lucia Bologna, Jacopo Bacenetti, Giuliana Maddalena, Simona Masiero, Ileana Vigentini, Gabriella De Lorenzis, Silvia Laura Toffolatti   +12 more
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Effectiveness of behavioural economics-based financial incentives and social feedback on glycaemic control and physical activity in adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: A randomised control trial. [PDF]

Diabetes Obes Metab
Abstract Aims To assess the effectiveness of behavioural economics‐based financial incentive and social comparison feedback in adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods We conducted a pragmatic randomised control trial with 6‐month intervention and 3‐month post‐intervention follow‐up.
Lai CWY, Kwok HHY, Ye J, Ng CS, Chan PF, Chao DVK, Chu TK, Luk MMH, Sin MC, Wang JHL, Wong MK, Leung GM, Zhi H, Siu PM, Quan J.   +14 more
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The Guardian, May 5, 1971 [PDF]

, 1971
Twenty-four page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. This issue features the summer schedule for 1971 as well as a profile on the student government-sponsored festival, Wrightstock. The Guardian has been
Wright State University Student Body
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Blockchain and Food Trust: Will Consumers Pay More?

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Blockchain is increasingly used in agri‐food supply chains to make products more transparent and trustworthy. Yet, in countries like Italy, where certifications such as PDO, PGI, and organic labels already shape consumer confidence, its added value is still unclear.
Federico Modica, Filippo Sgroi, Giusi Giamporcaro, Caterina Sciortino   +3 more
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Water stress: Opportunities for supply chain research

Production and Operations Management, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Driven by climate change and overuse, water stress is a worsening sustainability concern that threatens businesses and communities across the globe. Leading global organizations such as the United Nations have expressed an urgent need for sustainable water management strategies across nations and economies.
Dustin Cole, Sriram Narayanan, Elizabeth Connors, Meenu Tewari, Kyle Onda   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Usefulness of social tagging in organizing and providing access to the web: An analysis of indexing consistency and quality [PDF]

, 2011
This dissertation research points out major challenging problems with current Knowledge Organization (KO) systems, such as subject gateways or web directories: (1) the current systems use traditional knowledge organization systems based on controlled ...
Choi, Yunseon
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