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A Gap-Filling Theory of Corporate Debt Maturity Choice [PDF]
We argue that time-series variation in the maturity of aggregate corporate debt issues arises because firms behave as macro liquidity providers, absorbing the large supply shocks associated with changes in the maturity structure of government debt.
Samuel Hanson +2 more
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The quality maturity model: assessing organisational quality culture in academic libraries [PDF]
, 2013 This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel UniversityAcademic libraries operate in a fluid environment, where they must provide, and demonstrate that they provide, a high quality service that is focussed on ...
Wilson, Frances
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NaupliusThe asymptotic carapace width (L ∞ ) and growth coefficient (k) parameters of the mouthless crab, Cardisoma crassum, were estimated, and the von Bertalanffy growth function was fitted to predict mean crab carapace width at different ages.
Roberto C. Lombardo
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The human gut microbiome across the life course
FEBS Letters, EarlyView.Despite significant individual variation and continuous change throughout life, the human gut microbiome follows some life stage‐specific trends. This article provides a brief overview of how gut microbiome composition shifts across different phases of life. Created in BioRender. Özkurt, E. (2026) https://BioRender.com/8q4nrnc.
Alise J. Ponsero +4 more
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The Changing Debt Maturity Structure of U.S. Farms
The objectives of this paper are to examine the debt maturity structure of farm businesses and to investigate the determinants of the farm businesses’ choice of the maturity structure.
Harris, James Michael +1 more
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Identification of key process areas in the production on an e-capability maturity model for UK construction organisations [PDF]
, 2010 Uptake of e-procurement by construction organisations has been slow (Martin, 2008). Positive e-business achievements in other industries, point towards the potential for the construction industry to accomplish similar results.
Eadie, Robert +3 more
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FoodsComprehensive characterization of the mango peel volatilome is essential to revealing its aromatic potential and enabling its revalorization as a natural flavoring. The volatile profile of Mangifera indica L. var.
Rodrigo Oliver-Simancas +4 more
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Degradation mechanism of the von Willebrand factor A2 domain by nattokinase
FEBS Letters, EarlyView.Nattokinase, a natto‐derived protease, exhibits potent antithrombotic effects. This study demonstrates that nattokinase directly cleaves the von Willebrand factor (vWF) A2 domain in vitro. Unlike the native regulator ADAMTS13, nattokinase degrades folded vWF independently of shear stress.
Ryuichi Hyakumoto +3 more
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Does Debt Maturity Matter for Investment Decisions? [PDF]
In the conventional literature related to investment decisions, less attention has been paid to the length of maturity when investment is debt-financed. In such a case a firm pays the creditor not only the sum of annual interest (initial investment cost ...
Doina Maria Radulescu, Chang Woon Nam
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FEBS Letters, EarlyView.Proteostasis and the gut microbiota play a key role in shaping host physiology. Microbiota‐derived metabolites, vitamins, and RNA modulate host proteostasis. Findings from model systems, including C. elegans, indicate microbes can either stabilize or disrupt host proteostasis.
Abhishek Anil Dubey, Maria Ermolaeva
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