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The rise of informal entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe: evidence of economic growth or failure of economic policies? [PDF]
, 2013 This paper investigates whether the rise in the number of informalentrepreneurs in Zimbabwe is linked to economic growth or failed governmentpolicies. It argues that for the past 30 years informal economic activities haveproliferated at an unprecedented ...
Ndiweni, Esinath +1 more
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ACS Applied Bio Materials, 2019 Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), often dubbed "synthetic antibodies", can recognize and bind their target molecule with high affinity and selectivity, making them serious competitors with regard to biological antibodies. MIPs have gained popularity
A. Mier +5 more
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Stereotype Against Women in Arabic Domestic Products Seen from Gender Bias Perspective
Arabic Literatures for Academic Zealots, 2020 The research aims to find out the manifestations of gender bias in the indications for the use of domestic products that are frequently used and circulated in the Arab world. It is known that they often use the formulas of orders to address the feminine,
Raden Ahmad Barnabas +2 more
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Journal of sensory studies, 2018 The present study aimed to identify the main aspects involved in consumers' perception of four types of antiperspirants/deodorants (APDs); cream, aerosol, roll‐on and stick; and compared the findings by using projective techniques; word association (WA ...
A. Gámbaro +4 more
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Effect of fragrance use on discrimination of individual body odor
Frontiers in Psychology, 2015 Previous research suggests that artificial fragrances may be chosen to complement or enhance an individual’s body odor, rather than simply masking it, and that this may create an odor blend with an emergent quality that is perceptually distinguishable ...
Caroline eAllen +2 more
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Tapping into the ‘standing-reserve’: a comparative analysis of workers’ training programmes in Kolkata and Toronto [PDF]
, 2015 This paper examines employment-related training programmes offered by state funded agencies and multinational corporations in Toronto (Canada) and Kolkata (India). In recent years both cities have witnessed a rise in the service sector industries aligned
Maitra, Saikat, Maitra, Srabani
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Effective axillary malodour reduction by polyquaternium‐16‐containing deodorants
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017 Worldwide, individuals apply deodorants to combat malodour formation originating from the axillary vault. Considering the globally increasing demand for efficacious, safe deodorants, we investigated the antimicrobial effectiveness of a polymeric ...
B. Traupe +3 more
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Separations, 2023 Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating that affects at least 5% of the world’s population. It is normally associated with unpleasant body odour which requires continuous maintenance throughout life.
Nurliyana A. M. Sidek +3 more
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Phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Cymbopogon citratus: A review
Scientific African, 2019 Cymbopogon citratus is an aromatic plant of Gramineae family well-known as lemon grass. Cymbopogon is derived from Greek word “kymbe – pogon” which means boat-beard. The lemon-like scent could be ascribed to the existence of a cyclic monoterpene (citral).
Oluwole Solomon Oladeji +3 more
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Consumers’ Perception of Eco-labels in South Africa [PDF]
Athens Journal of Business & Economics, 2018 This study explores South African consumers’ perceptions of eco-labels on products by investigating consumers’ awareness of eco-labels, consumers’ ability to evaluate label information and consumers’ degree of environmental concern.
Miemie Struwig, Chris Adendorff
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