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Electrospun Gelatin/OSA‐Starch Nanofibers for Encapsulation and Controlled Release of Sage Extract

open access: yesJournal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Schematic representation of electrospun gelatin/OSA‐starch nanofibers encapsulating sage extract, illustrating fabrication, nanofiber formation, and sustained antioxidant release. ABSTRACT In recent years, increasing research efforts have focused on assessing the potential of polymeric nanofibers to improve the bioavailability and stability of active ...
Rozhin Mohagheghian   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of the European Customer Satisfaction Index to Postal Services. Structural Equation Models versus Partial Least Squares [PDF]

open access: yes
Customer satisfaction and retention are key issues for organizations in today’s competitive market place. As such, much research and revenue has been invested in developing accurate ways of assessing consumer satisfaction at both the macro (national) and
Coenders, Germà, O'Loughlin, Christina
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Effects of intermittent exposure to hypobaria and cold on the microarchitecture and morphofunctional profile of rat gastrocnemius muscle

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Intermittent hypobaric hypoxia (IHH) enhances oxygen transport, muscle metabolism, and cardiovascular health; however, the combined effects of hypobaria and cold are less well understood. Exposure to these stressful environmental factors, even intermittently, can affect skeletal muscle due to its plasticity, thereby altering its metabolic and ...
Garoa Santocildes   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mediterranean Desertification and the Economic System [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper reviews the role of market, population growth, social issues, developmental policies, and other (minor) economic variables contributing to Mediterranean desertification.
Luca Salvati
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Arranjos produtivos locais e suas influências no desenvolvimento da economia regional

open access: gold, 2014
Emilhani Mengatto Soerger   +2 more
openalex   +2 more sources

Long‐term trends in parasite diversity and infection levels: approaches and patterns

open access: yesBiological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Parasites exist in every ecosystem, affecting nearly all organisms and playing a complex role in human societies. On the one hand, they contribute substantially to biodiversity and support ecosystem stability by performing essential ecological functions.
Cyril Hammoud   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond divide and rule: weak dictators, natural resources and civil conflict [PDF]

open access: yes
We propose a model where an autocrat rules over an ethnically divided society. The dictator selects the tax rate over domestic production and the nation's natural resources to maximize his rents under the threat of a regime-switching revolution.
Giacomo De Luca   +2 more
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Does ESG Investing Pay off? Comparing the Performance of ESG and Traditional ETFs Across European and US Markets

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Investors have long recognized the importance of firms in promoting sustainability, leading to the rise of socially responsible investment (SRI). Specifically, there is a growing preference for exchange‐traded funds (ETFs) that prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
Sandra Tenorio‐Salgueiro   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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