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Alternative Mechanisms for Corporate Control [PDF]

open access: yes, 1988
We examine performance and management characteristics of Fortune 500 firms experiencing one of three types of control change: internally precipitated management turnover, hostile takeover, and friendly takeover. We find that firms experiencing internally
Andrei Shleifer   +2 more
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Reducing surface heat loss in steam boilers

open access: yesOpen Chemistry, 2022
In this study, heat losses occurring on the outer surface of a steam boiler used in the distillation process in a textile company are discussed in detail.
Savaş Ahmet Fevzi, Kocabaş Ceyda
doaj   +1 more source

Strategies for Coffee Leaf Rust Management in Organic Crop Systems

open access: yesAgronomy, 2021
Coffee is a crop of great economic importance in many countries. The organic coffee crop stands out from other production systems by aiming to eliminate the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. One of the most important limitations in the organic
Mário L. V. de Resende   +3 more
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Alternate control systems [PDF]

open access: yesAdvances in Difference Equations, 2014
Abstract The exponential stability of a class of nonlinear systems by means of alternate control is studied. An exponential stability criterion is given in terms of a set of linear matrix inequalities. Numerical simulations are presented to verify the correction of the obtained results.
Feng, Yuming   +3 more
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Thyme Essential Oil Reduces Disease Severity and Induces Resistance against Alternaria linariae in Tomato Plants

open access: yesHorticulturae, 2022
Currently, the use of alternative tools for chemical control has become one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly options for crop protection against phytopathogens.
Luis Alberto Saltos-Rezabala   +6 more
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Mandarin Essential Oils as an Alternative Method of Controlling the Fungus Alternaria alternata (Fr.: Fr.) Keissler

open access: yesHorticulturae, 2023
Alternaria brown spot (ABS) is a disease caused by the fungus A. alternata f. sp. citri, which results in lesions on the fruits, leaves, and branches of several mandarin varieties and their hybrids.
Fernando Trevizan Devite   +4 more
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Copaiba oil and Neem extract can be a potential alternative for the behavioral control of Sitophilus zeamais [PDF]

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Biology, 2022
Insects' ethology is an important factor when it is desired to carry out pest management. This knowledge makes it possible to manipulate behavioral activities, repel, or attract insects according to needs and interests.
J. C. Martins   +4 more
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Green Diesel: Biomass Feedstocks, Production Technologies, Catalytic Research, Fuel Properties and Performance in Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines

open access: yesEnergies, 2019
The present investigation provides an overview of the current technology related to the green diesel, from the classification and chemistry of the available biomass feedstocks to the possible production technologies and up to the final fuel properties ...
Savvas L. Douvartzides   +3 more
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The Effect of WO3 Modification of ZrO2 Support on the Ni-Catalyzed Dry Reforming of Biogas Reaction for Syngas Production

open access: yesFrontiers in Environmental Science, 2017
The time-on-stream catalytic performance and stability of 8 wt. % Ni catalyst supported on two commercially available catalytic supports, ZrO2 and 15 wt.% WO3-ZrO2, was investigated under the biogas dry reforming reaction for syngas production, at 750°C ...
Nikolaos D. Charisiou   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Alternative approaches in schistosomiasis control [PDF]

open access: yesMemórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 1992
Measures for the control of schistosomiasis were implemented in Egypt beginning 1922. This shows that developing endemic countries are facing this problem for near 70 years. However, results in the control of this infection have not been satisfactorily obtained in spite of the technologies and strategies recently developed.
Barbosa, Frederico S.   +1 more
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