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Condition-Based Maintenance Strategies to Enhance the Durability of ETICS

open access: yes, 2021
The increase of awareness with sustainability and the desire of reducing the energy consumption in the construction sector haved increased the application of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) across Europe in the last decades ...
Cláudia Ferreira   +4 more
core   +1 more source

More than proteins for empty stomachs: Wild meat in the BaTonga food system

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Our paper highlights the limitations of the framework used by many conservation‐focused programmes that incorporate food security objectives. This framework encourages the substitution of wild proteins with domestic proteins by promoting animal farming in communities located near conservation areas.
Muriel Figuié   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating SME‐Inclusive Public‐Private AI Innovation Network: Evidence From U.S. Small Business Administration (1991–2023)

open access: yesThunderbird International Business Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Understanding innovation policy is pivotal to enhancing national competitiveness for global value chain. This research investigates an SME‐Inclusive public‐private AI innovation network over time in the U.S. context (1991–2023), revealing how a government's demand‐based innovation policy bolsters technological prowess through isomorphism and ...
Jiyoon An
wiley   +1 more source

Study on the microstructure and water absorption changes of exterior thin-layer polymer renders during natural and artificial ageing

open access: yesMedžiagotyra, 2015
This paper presents the experimental investigation results of exterior render of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS). The study involved natural (long-term) and artificially accelerated (short-term) ageing including effect of UV ...
Gintare Griciute, Raimondas Bliudzius
doaj   +1 more source

Fire resistance testing of ETICS systems in Romania [PDF]

open access: yesConstructii: Journal of Civil Engineering Research, 2021
The fire security of buildings can be increased by the decrease of fire propagation intensity resulting from compartment fires and by using sustainable building enveloping solutions, with the role of limiting the spread of fires to neighboring floors and
Adrian SIMION   +3 more
doaj  

Effects of Live and Heat‐Treated Bifidobacterium longum CECT 7347 in Adults With Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomised, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Trial

open access: yesAllergy, EarlyView.
This randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial evaluated the effects of live probiotic and HT postbiotic B. longum CECT 7347 in adults with moderate–severe allergic rhinitis. Postbiotic supplementation for 8 weeks significantly reduced CSMS and dSS, exceeding the established CSMS MCID with a 33% greater improvement, when compared to placebo ...
Ana Cardoso   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding Family Dynamics in Mixed‐Status Families: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta‐Synthesis

open access: yesChild &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In the United States, mixed‐status families, where at least one member lacks legal immigration status, face persistent challenges related to deportation, which disrupt family stability, influence parental practices and impact children's identity formation.
Maryam Rafieifar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endothelial Function Is Associated With Incident Diabetes Mellitus: The ELSA‐Brasil Cohort Study

open access: yesDiabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims Diabetes mellitus is associated with endothelial dysfunction, but the bidirectional nature of this relationship remains debated. We aimed to evaluate the association between microvascular endothelial function and incident diabetes in Brazilian adults and to assess potential effect modification by obesity status.
Karina P. M. P. Martins   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aspect Degradation of ETICS Due to Higrothermal Behaviour

open access: yes, 2008
The external thermal insulation systems for walls (expanded polystyrene insulation faced with a thin rendering) – ETICS, have been used in Portugal since the nineties.
Vasco P. de Freitas, Eva Barreira
core   +1 more source

Novel High-Performance ETICS Coatings with Cool Pigments Incorporation

open access: yes, 2023
External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) enhance building aesthetics and optimize thermal performance while offering protection against weather, fire, and harmful agents. Key to these capabilities are properties of ETICS rendering.
Filipe Sambento   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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