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A Steerable and Expandable Magnetic Aspiration Catheter for Enhanced Aspiration Thrombectomy
Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.This article presents a novel magnetic aspiration catheter (MAC) that can be both actively steered and undergo distal‐end expansion via externally applied magnetic fields. The MAC facilitates precise branch selection and enhances clot engagement by improving endovascular navigation and aspiration efficiency. Phantom experiments validate its feasibility
Hakjoon Lee +7 more
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Banking sector output and labour productivity in six European countries [PDF]
This paper contributes to the discussion on the measurement of banking sector output. It is also a prelude to discussion on possible causes of productivity change in banking.
Mörttinen, Leena
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American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.Abstract Large‐scale land reforms constitute a substantial redistribution of wealth and reallocation of agricultural land, which is a major form of asset and production input in developing countries. While land redistribution (from the rich to the poor) remains a highly controversial issue, extensive evidence on its effect is limited.
Devashish Mitra +3 more
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Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica, 2012 The paper is an examination of Balassa’s ‘revealed comparative advantage’ (RCA). The results of researches show that when using the RCA, it should always be attuned in such a way, that it becomes symmetric.This paper consists of three major parts i.e ...
Bakhshinejad Mahmood, Hassanzadeh Ali
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An-Nisbah: Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah, 2018 : The development of sharia banking is still not satisfactory when compared with the development of conventional banking. The relatively lowgrowth of sharia banking market share is due to the low level of customersatisfaction and loyalty for sharia ...
Huzaimah *
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Geographic liberalization and the accessibility of banking services in rural areas [PDF]
This study assesses the degree to which the liberalization of geographic banking restrictions has lived up to its promise of enhancing service accessibility in rural areas.
Jeffery W. Gunther
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American Journal of Botany, EarlyView.Abstract Premise Changing climates are leading to more frequent and severe heat waves, potentially threatening plant populations. Both acclimation to stress and selection for heat‐escape or heat‐resistance phenotypes occur during heat waves. However, plastic responses and selection do not necessarily interact cohesively—even producing trait responses ...
Lana F. Gaspard +4 more
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The efficiency of bank branches
Management Science Letters, 2015 Banking industry has significant contribution in development of economies of developing countries. Most banks execute their operations through different branches. Therefore it is important to measure the relative efficiencies of these branches. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is one of the most useful tools in measuring banks’ performance.
Omid Takbiri +2 more
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Do Rural Banks Matter? Evidence from the Indian Social Banking Experiment [PDF]
Lack of access to finance is often cited as a key reason why poor people remain poor. This paper uses data on the Indian rural branch expansion program to provide empirial evidence on this issue.
Rohini Pande, Robin Burgess
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Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In this paper, we trace the journey to create the Strong Roots for our Futures Program, a government program to resource and support Traditional Owners to undertake a range of activities in areas where no state recognition existed. We provide a background to state recognition in Victoria before considering the program design, leading to an ...
Nell Reidy +2 more
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