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A modified Brazilian test for the generalized-fracturetoughness determination in multimaterial corners. Numerical and experimental results [PDF]
, 2011 IX CONGRESO NACIONAL DE MATERIALES COMPUESTOS. Celebrado en Girona, 5, 6, 7 y 8 de julio de 2011In the present work, a general procedure for the experimental evaluation of the generalized fracture toughness in multimaterial corners is defined.
Barroso Caro, Alberto +4 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) show promise for treating immune‐related disorders through immunomodulation and tissue regeneration. This review gives a brief overview of current clinical approval of MSC therapies. It also discussed how bioengineering, including genetic modification, biomaterial delivery, extracellular vesicles, and iPSC‐derived MSCs,
Sichen Yang +6 more
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Drivers of Brazilian foreign investments – technology seeking and technology exploiting as determinants of emerging FDI [PDF]
The paper uses data from a recent survey on Brazilian firms to investigate the role of technology in the internationalization of firms, and whether if affects the destination of foreign investments. Emerging markets FDI is a much-debated topic these days,
Carvalho, Flavia +2 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.A dual‐functional Nb2O5 modulation strategy is reported to overcome kinetic limitations in Ni‐rich cathodes. The formation of LiNbO3 phase at the grain boundary of the polycrystalline NCM9055 cathode preserves a radially aligned microstructure and establishes fast lithium‐ion pathways.
Tian Rao +11 more
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Aging and Electrical Stability of DNTT Honey‐Gated OFETs
Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.DNTT honey‐gated organic transistors were fabricated and evaluated to assess short‐ and long‐term stability under electrical stress and aging. Short‐term transfer measurements (five days, 40 sweeps/day) showed minimal parameter shift, while extended measurements revealed gradual degradation over weeks.
Douglas H. Vieira +8 more
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The Random Walk Hypothesis and the Behavior of Foreign Capital Portfolio Flows: the Brazilian Stock Market Case [PDF]
In this paper the random walk hypothesis is tested for a set of daily Brazilian stock data given by the São Paulo Stock Exchange Index (IBOVESPA) in the period of 1986-1998.
Benjamin Miranda Tabak
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Livestock Tango: U.S. and Latin America Dance Together, but Who Will Lead?
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines the competitiveness between Latin American and U.S. livestock and meat sectors. We employ a computable general equilibrium modeling framework to evaluate two scenarios: coordinated improvements in Latin American productivity, transport efficiency, and market access (Scenario I), and the minimum productivity gains required ...
Taís C. Menezes +2 more
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THE IMPACT OF DE-REGULAMENTATION ON THE BRAZILIAN BANKING INDUSTRY: A PRODUCTION METAFRONTIER APPROACH [PDF]
This paper analyzes the impact after the entry and the increase in the capital participation of foreign banks in the Brazilian financial institutions.
Emerson Marinho +3 more
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Gibrat's law test on Brazilian commercial banks
Contaduría y Administración, 2017 Abstract In recent years, Brazil has been one of the countries with the biggest changes in the banking sector. The process of deregulation that began in 2002 has entailed the increase of the presence of foreign banking and the increase of competition, among other aspects.
María del Mar Miralles-Quirós +2 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov +4 more
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