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Reducing the external environmental costs of pastoral farming in New Zealand: experiences from the Te Arawa lakes, Rotorua [PDF]
, 2011 Decades of nutrient pollution have caused water quality to decline in the nationally iconic Te Arawa (Rotorua) lakes in New Zealand. Pastoral agriculture is a major nutrient source, and therefore this degradation represents an external environmental cost
Abell, Jonathan Michael +2 more
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This study explores the mechanical performance of three auxetic structures, identifying a re‐entrant‐star hybrid as the most effective for impact absorption. Finite element simulations and experiments demonstrate significant gains in energy absorption and flexural strength after geometric optimization. This study investigates the mechanical performance
Malik Hassan +4 more
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Exporters, Importers and Two-way traders: The links between internationalization, skills and wage [PDF]
How do trade activities affect firms' employment and wages structures? Using firm level data on Italian manufacturing firms, this paper adds to the existing literature, by assessing how the degree of involvement in international trade impacts on ...
Antonello Zanfei +2 more
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Nitrogen Trading in Lake Taupo: An Analysis and Evaluation of an Innovative Water Management Strategy [PDF]
, 2011 This paper provides a concise introduction to and evaluation of the Lake Taupo nitrogen cap and trade program established as part of Waikato Regional Council?s recent Regional Plan Variation Five.
Justine Young, Madeline Duhon, Suzi Kerr
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Informality, Trade Policies And Smuggling In West Africa [PDF]
, 2015 In West Africa, recorded intra-regional trade is small but informal cross-border trade (ICBT) is pervasive, despite regional integration schemes intended to promote official trade.
Benjamin, N. +2 more
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Laser wire directed energy deposition process was leveraged to fabricate large scale NiTi alloy wall. Evaluation of build‐height‐dependent tribo‐mechanical properties revealed significant differences in location specific sample characteristics. The middle region achieved optimal performance (superior wear resistance, balanced strength‐ductility ...
Hyunsuk Choi +5 more
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Exporters, Importers and Two-way Traders: the Links between Internationalization, Skills and Wages [PDF]
How do trade activities affect firms’ employment and wages structures? Using firm level data on Italian manufacturing firms, this paper adds to the existing literature, by assessing how the degree of involvement in international trade impacts on ...
Antonello Zanfei +2 more
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Implications of and possible responses to climate change [PDF]
, 2009 Climate change is expected to worsen food insecurity and seriously undermines rural development prospects. It makes it harder to achieve the Millenium Development Goals and ensure a sustainable future beyond 2015.
Kahiluoto, Helena, Rötter, Reimund
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Plasma‐assisted hybrid friction stir welding of dissimilar AlCu joints employs localized plasma preheating to balance heat input and enhance plastic flow. The optimized process reduces axial force by up to 35%, refines the microstructure, and achieves ≈96% joint efficiency.
Deepak Kumar Yaduwanshi +3 more
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Can Ti‐Based MXenes Serve as Solid Lubricants for Brake Applications? A Tribological Study
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This study explores the first implementation of Ti‐based MXenes materials in brake pad friction composite material. The resulting composite material exhibits a 48% reduction in the wear rate; alongside significant improvements are observed for thermal and mechanical properties.
Eslam Mahmoud +7 more
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