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Dominating sets and ego-centered decompositions in social networks

open access: yes, 2016
Our aim here is to address the problem of decomposing a whole network into a minimal number of ego-centered subnetworks. For this purpose, the network egos are picked out as the members of a minimum dominating set of the network. However, to find such an
Boudourides, Moses A., Lenis, Sergios T.
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Considering Phytosphingosine-Based Ceramide Formulations for Atopic Skin Care

open access: yesDermato
This review provides an overview of the structural and functional features of key phytosphingosine-based ceramides (CERs), notably CER[EOP], CER[NP], and CER[AP], and their role in atopic skin health.
Dalibor Mijaljica   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Segue: Overviewing Evolution Patterns of Egocentric Networks by Interactive Construction of Spatial Layouts

open access: yes, 2018
Getting the overall picture of how a large number of ego-networks evolve is a common yet challenging task. Existing techniques often require analysts to inspect the evolution patterns of ego-networks one after another.
Basole, Rahul C.   +2 more
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Relationships Among Values, Achievement Orientations, and Attitudes in Youth Sport [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
This research examines the value-expressive function of attitudes and achievement goal theory in predicting moral attitudes. In Study 1, the Youth Sport Values Questionnaire (YSVQ; Lee, Whitehead, & Balchin, 2000) was modified to measure moral,competence,
Hatzigeorgiadis, Antonis   +3 more
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The Origin, Intricate Nature, and Role of the Skin Surface pH (pHSS) in Barrier Integrity, Eczema, and Psoriasis

open access: yesCosmetics
The inherent acidic nature of the stratum corneum (SC), the so-called “acid mantle”, has a multitude of effects on skin barrier integrity owing to its (patho)physiological role in skin homeostasis, antimicrobial defense, and inflammation. Several salient
Dalibor Mijaljica   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Towards Visual Ego-motion Learning in Robots

open access: yes, 2017
Many model-based Visual Odometry (VO) algorithms have been proposed in the past decade, often restricted to the type of camera optics, or the underlying motion manifold observed.
Leonard, John J., Pillai, Sudeep
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Early-stage star forming cloud cores in GLIMPSE Extended Green Objects (EGOs) as traced by organic species [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
In order to investigate the physical and chemical properties of massive star forming cores in early stages, we analyse the excitation and abundance of four organic species, CH3OH, CH3OCH3, HCOOCH3 and CH3CH2CN, toward 29 Extended Green Object (EGO) cloud
Chen, Xi   +3 more
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A Daily Cleansing–Moisturizing Routine for Maintaining Skin Integrity in Aged-Care Residents: A Case Report

open access: yesDermato
Background and Objective: Age-related skin changes affect the skin’s structural and functional integrity and reduce the ability of the skin to perform its key barrier functions.
Dalibor Mijaljica   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multiple goal orientations as predictors of moral behavior in youth soccer [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
The purpose of this study was to examine task-, ego-, and social-goal orientations as predictors of prosocial and antisocial behavior in youth soccer. Participants were 365 male (n = 227) and female (n = 138) youth soccer players (M-age = 13.4 years, SD =
Kavussanu, Maria, Sage, Luke
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Sickle Cell Disease Is an Inherent Risk for Asthma in a Sibling Comparison Study

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) and asthma share a complex relationship. Although estimates vary, asthma prevalence in children with SCD is believed to be comparable to or higher than the general population. Determining whether SCD confers an increased risk for asthma remains challenging due to overlapping symptoms and the ...
Suhei C. Zuleta De Bernardis   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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