Trade off between variable and fixed size normalization in orthogonal polynomials based iris recognition system. [PDF]
Springerplus, 2016 Krishnamoorthi R, Anna Poorani G.
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Two new endemic species of Portulaca (Portulacaceae) from the Brazilian Pampa grasslands
Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.Portulaca L. is a monophyletic, cosmopolitan genus of succulent plants comprising ca 153 species, with particularly high diversity in xerophytic ecosystems in tropical and subtropical regions. Based on morphological evidence, we describe and illustrate two new species from the Brazilian Pampa, Portulaca guaritensis and Portulaca guenoa.
José Roberto Ferraz +3 more
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Administering an Islamic Public Value by a Non‐Muslim Agency: The UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund
Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The post‐Arab Spring conflicts generated large‐scale displacement across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), producing acute humanitarian needs among predominantly Muslim refugee populations. The United Nations High Commissioner to refugees responded by opening the Refugee Zakat Fund, to be used to mobilize the Islamic philanthropic ...
Abdulfatah Said Mohamed
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Fuzzy Vaults in Biometric Cryptosystems: A Survey of Techniques, Performance, and Applications. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel)Farheen F, Yang WY, Sharma S, Singh S.
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Volunteers have been involved in nature observations for decades through citizen science initiatives, providing large data sets as well as problem identification that allow a more complete understanding of many natural phenomena. Although communication is a core component in citizen science, the key factors that determine its effectiveness in ...
Kristiina Gibson +18 more
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Expression of concern: "A proposed biometric authentication hybrid approach using iris recognition for improving cloud security" [Heliyon 10 (2024) e36390]. [PDF]
Heliyoneuropepmc +1 more source
Vascularized Iris Mass as Sentinel Manifestation of Syphilis in Patient with HIV Infection, Spain, 2025. [PDF]
Emerg Infect DisCaminal-Caramés M +5 more
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Multifunctional Epoxy Composites Reinforced With Hybrid MWCNT/Graphene‐Related Materials Buckypaper
Polymer Composites, EarlyView.Graphical overview of the processing route for hybrid buckypaper‐reinforced epoxy composites and the resulting multifunctional properties. ABSTRACT This study investigates the development of multifunctional epoxy composites reinforced with hybrid buckypapers composed of multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and graphene‐related materials (GRMs ...
Thais Ferreira da Silva +10 more
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Trends and Prospects of Biometrics: From Sensing to Perception and Cognition. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel)Cao Z, Schmid N, Pang L.
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Interactive effects of microplastics and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on grassland communities
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Grassland plant communities contribute significantly to global biodiversity but face numerous man‐made pressures which may interfere with their ecological functions. One such pressure receiving increasing scientific, political, and public attention is microplastic pollution.
Benedikt Speißer +2 more
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