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Microplastics (MPs) are anthropogenic emerging contaminants which have been detected in the air, raising global concerns about their effects on the environment as well as human health. This study presents the first investigation of MP concentration in indoor air, specifically in public libraries located in Barcelona (Spain), an environment that has ...
Giuseppina Zuri +3 more
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Development of strategies to increase commercial production of mohair and cashmere in Australia
We aimed to identify impediments to investing into mohair and cashmere production and to suggest programs and strategies to attract investors. Targeted interviews of people focussed on attributes of an investment opportunity.
Chaffey, S., McGregor, B. A.
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Screening of Deletion Variants within the Goat PRDM6 Gene and Its Effects on Growth Traits
By genome-wide association studies, the PRDM6 gene has been shown to affect multiple, apparently unrelated inherited traits, including bone density and body mass index. Therefore, it is considered a potentially pleiotropic gene.
Zhen Wang +12 more
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Felting is a unique attribute of animal fibres used for the production of a range of industrial and apparel textiles. Felting can be an adverse attribute as a consequence of dimensional shrinkage during laundering.
McGregor, B.A., Schlink, A.C.
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A new and efficient intelligent collaboration scheme for fashion design [PDF]
Technology-mediated collaboration process has been extensively studied for over a decade. Most applications with collaboration concepts reported in the literature focus on enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of the decision-making processes in ...
Choi, Tsan-Ming +3 more
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The study demonstrated that melatonin (MT) can induce the development of secondary hair follicles in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats through the Wnt10b gene, leading to secondary dehairing.
W. Gong +8 more
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Bovine Lungworm: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Haramaya Town, Ethiopia
Background Lungworm infection, caused by a nematode parasite, leads to bronchitis or pneumonia, high‐mortality rates in cattle, and significant economic losses. Objectives This study is aimed at assessing the prevalence of bovine lungworm and identify potential risk factors in Haramaya town, Ethiopia. Methods A cross‐sectional study design was employed
Tsedalu Yirsa +2 more
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Dehairing Australian alpaca fibres with a cashmere dehairing machine
Many classes of alpaca fibres contain a certain amount of coarse fibres, which are strong and stiff, and cause discomfort to the end users of the alpaca fibre products.
Avtar Singh +7 more
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Simple Summary Inner Mongolian cashmere goats (IMCGs) are an excellent local breed that formed due to natural selection and artificial breeding over a long time, and they are a world-class breed used for both cashmere and meat consumption.
Xiaofang Ao +11 more
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Keratin‐Based Skin‐Tone Camouflage Coating for Aesthetic Integration of Perovskite Solar Cells
Keratin‐based coatings provide skin‐tone camouflage for perovskite solar cells, enabling aesthetic integration while maintaining reasonable photovoltaic performance. Three formulations: pure keratin, keratin–melanin, and keratin‐KerMel, offer UV protection, mechanical robustness, and enhanced stability.
Yaniv Damatov +3 more
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