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Teacher quality and incentives - Theoretical and empirical effects of standards on teacher quality [PDF]

Applying the theory of yardstick competition to the schooling system, we show that it is optimal to have central tests of student achievement and to engage in benchmarking because it raises the quality of teaching.
Hendrik Jürges, Kerstin Schneider, Wolfram F. Richter   +2 more
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Shape‐Morphing Nanoengineered Hydrogel Ribbons as Hemostats

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study introduces a self‐assembling, shape‐morphing nanoengineered hydrogel ribbon system that rapidly forms porous aggregates in situ for efficient hemostasis in trauma and surgical applications. Abstract Rapid and effective hemorrhage control remains a major challenge in trauma and surgical care, particularly for complex or noncompressible wounds.
Ryan Davis Jr, Saptarshi Biswas, Jacob Aragon, Asaf Dana, Jasmine Sureka, Vaaridhi Ramanuja, Jeevika Thazhaiselvam, Sarah E. Miller, Taylor H. Ware, Akhilesh K. Gaharwar   +9 more
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Viscoelasticity‐Induced Controllable Periodic Meso‐Textures of Liquid Crystal Polymers in Additive Manufacturing

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Viscoelasticity‐driven instabilities are harnessed to create tunable, periodic textures in 3D‐printed liquid crystalline polymers. This study illustrates how processing parameters control these spontaneous meso‐scale patterns. These unique structural architectures unlock new possibilities for functional devices, ranging from photonic components to ...
Miaomiao Zou, Jiongyi Yan, Dick F. Firdaus, Amy Jin, Jiaxuan Li, Shushan Wang, Ran Chen, Xudong Tao, Zehao Ji, Yi Liu, Zichen Wang, Christos Margadji, Mark Kotter, J. Axel Zeitler, George G. Malliaras, Ronan Daly, Andrew Gleadall, Sebastian W. Pattinson   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

The relationship between interpersonal trust, family capital, and physical activity behavior among university students: a cross-lagged study

Scientific Reports
To explore the interaction mechanism between interpersonal trust, family capital, and physical activity behavior among college students using a cross-lagged study design, providing a theoretical basis for the healthy development of their physical and ...
Bo Li, Ying He, Xielin Zhou
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Controlled Movement of Soft Actuators using Multi‐Responsive Microgel Arrays and Microcirculatory Systems

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Microscale hydrogels (microgels) feature improved mass transport characteristics supportive of fast actuation and chemical tunability amenable to programmed stimuli response. A unique soft actuator architecture is realized by encapsulating microgels in soft microcirculatory systems which enable the convenient delivery of liquid stimuli for powering and
Nengjian Huang, Brennan P. Watts, Stephen A. Morin   +2 more
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A Biologically‐Architected Wear and Damage‐Resistant Nanoparticle Coating From the Radular Teeth of Cryptochiton stelleri

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The ultrahard teeth of mollusks that feed on rocky substrates contain a wear‐resistant coating on their surfaces consisting of densely packed mesocrystalline magnetic nanoparticles within an organic matrix. These coatings display significant hardness and toughness through their highly controlled mesocrystalline architectures.
Taifeng Wang, Yu Chen, Ezra Sarmiento, Taige Hao, Atsushi Arakaki, Michiko Nemoto, Pablo Zavattieri, David Kisailus   +7 more
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Electron–Matter Interactions During Electron Beam Nanopatterning

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This article reviews the electron–matter interactions important to nanopatterning with electron beam lithography (EBL). Electron–matter interactions, including secondary electron generation routes, polymer radiolysis, and electron beam induced charging, are discussed.
Camila Faccini de Lima, Prathiba Thamizhavel, Taylor J. Woehl   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medical ethics as practiced by students, nurses and faculty members in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Journal of Advances in Medical Education and Professionalism, 2015
Introduction: Assuming any social role has obligations and fulfilling the related responsibilities has ethical aspects that must be addressed carefully.
LEILA BAZRAFCAN, PARISA NABEIEI, NASRIN SHOKRPOUR, NEDA MOADAB   +3 more
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Bio‐Inspired Nanoarchitected LiFePO4 Cathodes

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) is synthesized using a bio‐inspired method, using acidic macromolecules similar to those found in many calcareous mineralized organisms to modulate the morphology and crystal growth of LFP‐carbon composite particles. The observations from this process indicate a non‐classical crystallization process, which subsequently ...
Parawee Pumwongpitak, Ibrahim El‐Halees, Martyn Kim, Andrew Sanchez, Zachery Robinson, Taifeng Wang, Krassimir Bozhilov, Siriporn Larpkiattaworn, David Kisailus   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geometry‐Dependent Adhesion in Transparent Monodomain Liquid Crystal Elastomers

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCEs) are emerging as exciting pressure‐sensitive adhesives. We examine adhesion in chemically identical elastomer films, exploring the influence of geometry (director orientation) and phase (nematic or isotropic). We demonstrate the potential of these aligned films as transparent, tunable, broad‐temperature‐range smart ...
Aidan Street, Devesh Mistry, Johan Mattsson, Helen F. Gleeson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source