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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are leading causes of physical disability, necessitating support with activities of daily living. This study describes social care received by patients with RMDs in two disparate regions of England: Salford (urban) and Norfolk (rural).
Mehreen Somro +6 more
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Do Information and Communication Technologies Empower Female Workers? Firm-Level Evidence from Viet Nam [PDF]
, 2018 This paper studies the effects of firms’ investments in information and communication technologies (ICT) on their demand for female and skilled workers. Using the gradual liberalization of the broadband Internet sector across provinces from 2006 to 2009 ...
Chun, Natalie, Tang, Heiwai
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos +2 more
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An International Prospectus for Library & Information Professionals: Development, Leadership and Resources for Evolving Patron Needs [PDF]
, 2007 The roles of library and information professionals must change and evolve to: 1. accommodate needs of tech-savvy patrons; 2. thrive in the Commons & Library 2.0; 3. provide integrated, just-in-time services; 4. constantly update and enhance technology; 5.
Bailey, D. Russell
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A Robust Adaptive One‐Sample‐Ahead Preview Super‐Twisting Sliding Mode Controller
International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, EarlyView.Block Diagram of the Robust Adaptive One‐Sample‐Ahead Preview Super‐Twisting Sliding Mode Controller. ABSTRACT This article introduces a discrete‐time robust adaptive one‐sample‐ahead preview super‐twisting sliding mode controller. A stability analysis of the controller by Lyapunov criteria is developed to demonstrate its robustness in handling both ...
Guilherme Vieira Hollweg +5 more
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E-Government Development on Control Corruption: A Lesson Learned from Singapore
Journal of Governance and Public PolicyThis study explores the success of e-government in controlling corruption in Singapore and its potential applicability in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach and literature review, it assesses anti-corruption efforts based on the E-Government ...
Mohamad Sukarno +2 more
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The persistence of media control under consolidated authoritarianism: containing Kazakhstan’s digital media [PDF]
, 2015 Citizens of Kazakhstan have greater access to the Internet now than at any time in the past. However, the Nazarbaev regime has systematically cut off the supply of political analysis on the country's web sites while simultaneously shifting popular on ...
Anceschi, Luca
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The case for inclusive area profiling applied in geographic information systems [PDF]
, 2018 This paper introduces the history and role of consultation processes of contemporary planning and, after presenting the popularity and criticisms of different practices including communities in urban decision making, it explores how rational planning ...
Al-Kodmany K +38 more
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.The tribological behavior of 100Cr6 steel spheres textured via Vickers microindentation is evaluated under lubricated sliding by varying both dimple size and density. Fine and dense textures significantly reduce friction across all lubrication regimes, while large dimples increase it.
Farideh Davoodi +3 more
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Communication on Smart City Evaluation and Reporting In UK cities: Pilots, Demos and Experiments Case [PDF]
, 2017 Global trends towards urbanisation are associated with wide-ranging challenges and opportunities for cities. Smart technologies create new opportunities for a range of smart city development and regeneration programmes designed to address the ...
Caird, S., Hudson, L., Kortuem, G.
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