ABSTRACT The breeding of pear (Pyrus communis) cultivars that meet market requirements and are at the same time resistant to fire blight is a challenging task beacuse appropriate resistance donors are scarce. To identify valuable resistance sources, phenotypic screening and genetic characterization are indispensable.
Martin Maag +4 more
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The Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation of Cubyl Ketones: A Synthetic Route to Functionalized Cubanols. [PDF]
Hind J +3 more
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How Was Democracy Under the Administrative Presidency Supposed to Work?
ABSTRACT Aggressive use of the administrative power of the presidency is a major source of public administrative concern about the health of American democracy. Many of these powers stem from executive branch reorganization in the late 1930s, which was conceived and implemented by founding figures in the modern field.
Ben Merriman
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Beyond the left-right brain divide: a framework for dual-domain cognitive fluency. [PDF]
Affognon DA.
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ABSTRACT Platform companies like Uber and Airbnb are depicted as agile policy entrepreneurs who can navigate the boundaries of regulatory frameworks and manipulate regulations to their advantage; however, recent empirical studies suggest that their capacity to influence policy depends on the particular political and institutional context.
Eliska Drapalova, Kai Wegrich
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Effects of military base closures on young adults
Abstract This study examines how young adults respond to local labor market disruptions caused by military base closures in Sweden between 1998 and 2005. The results show substantial differences in responses between men and women, reflecting the sharp gender imbalance in military roles.
David Sandberg
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Exploring the sleep quality-creativity relationship: a moderated mediation analysis of positive emotions and psychological capital. [PDF]
Zhang J, Ma X, Qiao L.
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Cognitive Testing Practices for Basic Military Training in the Nordic Countries: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT The Nordic countries have a long tradition of using general mental ability (GMA) tests as part of their military conscription process, a practice that began in the mid‐20th century. These Nordic tests were developed with a dual purpose—to filter out individuals unfit for military service and to rank individuals' GMA for military roles—and they
Emelie Wahlkrantz, Jeanette Melin
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Individual differences in musical melody perception moderate the speech-to-song illusion in Mandarin Chinese listeners. [PDF]
Rathcke TV, Canzi M.
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From Assessment to Employment: The Impact of Skills Tests on Reemployment Outcomes in Germany
ABSTRACT Validating non‐formal and informal learning is a key element of EU activation strategies, as emphasised in the 2012 EU Council Recommendation. This study examines the effects of Germany's MYSKILLS assessment for jobseekers without vocational credentials.
Anton Nivorozhkin, Markus Promberger
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