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Horizon scanning for invasive insects with potential threats to crop production in South Africa

Discover Sustainability
In many countries, pests, particularly those that are alien and invasive are regarded as one of the main factors contributing to the extinction of species and ecological degradation.
Phumudzo P. Tshikhudo, Aviwe Simandla, Livhuwani R. Nnzeru, Solomon Gebeyehu, Julie Mokwele, Maanda Rambauli, Rudzani A. Makhado, Takalani Nelufule, Thinandavha C. Munyai   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effect of Tort Reform on Tort Case Filings [PDF]

, 2009
Does so-called tort reform decrease tort case filings? In Texas and other states that have enacted numerous rounds of tort reform, the answer appears to be a resounding yes, at least as of the year 2000.
Hatamyar, Patricia W.
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From the Discovery of the Giant Magnetocaloric Effect to the Development of High‐Power‐Density Systems

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
The article overviews past and current efforts on caloric materials and systems, highlighting the contributions of Ames National Laboratory to the field. Solid‐state caloric heat pumping is an innovative method that can be implemented in a wide range of cooling and heating applications.
Agata Czernuszewicz, Yaroslav Mudryk, Jun Cui, Lucas Griffith, Duane D. Johnson, Julie Slaughter   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Globalisation and the reform of European social models [PDF]

This Policy Contribution by André Sapir was presented to the ECOFIN informal meeting in Manchester. See also the Policy Brief based on this paper.
André Sapir
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Social Security Reform [PDF]

, 2004
President Bush has highlighted Social Security reform as a top priority during his second term. The President has not presented a detailed plan for reform.
Nuschler, Dawn
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Enhanced Infection Resistance and Regenerative Healing of Titanium Implants via Peptide‐Loaded Biodegradable Coatings

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This study presents a new biodegradable coating for titanium implants using a natural antimicrobial peptide, caerin 1.9. Applied via solvent casting, the coating offers sustained antibacterial protection and promotes healing. Tested on 3D‐printed porous titanium scaffolds, it effectively prevented infection—including against resistant bacteria—while ...
Hejie Li, Tianfang Wang, Nicolas Soro, Guoying Ni, Meg Allom, D. İpek Kurtböke, Xiaosong Liu, Damon Kent   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

High‐Power Rapid Laser‐Induced Synthesis of Multi‐functional Cobalt Metal‐Organic Framework With an Unprecedented Synthesis Efficiency

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Laser‐assisted synthesis enables rapid (within 1 h) and high‐yield (≥90%) production of Co‐MOFs with mesoporous structures, tunable magnetic and optical properties, and efficient adsorption of N2, CH4, and CO2 for low‐energy gas separation. DFT calculations elucidate the electronic structure and adsorption behavior.
Saliha Mutlu, Bülend Ortaç, Ali Karatutlu, Taylan Gorkan, Engin Durgun, Dilek Soyler, Saniye Soylemez, Jelena Lillepäg, Volkan Filiz, Nergis Arsu, Sevil Savaskan Yilmaz   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does testing environment matter for virtual school students?

Computers and Education Open
Standardized test performance among students in full-time virtual schools generally lags behind that of students in traditional, face-to-face schools. One largely unexplored potential cause is the requirement to complete tests at unfamiliar facilities ...
Ian Kingsbury, Robert Maranto, Andrea Honeycutt   +2 more
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Galinstan Liquid Metal/Polyurethane Composite as a Multifunctional Stretchable Electrode and Piezoresistive Strain Sensor With Minimal Drift

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Liquid metal additives are processed in elastomer host resulting in highly conductive and stretchable composites. The material functions as a piezoresistive sensor with minimal drift, low stiffness, and enhanced operating range. The film can replace wires to charge a mobile phone at ∼350% strain and monitors bodily motion in real‐time via a portable ...
Patryk Wojciak, Neeraj Kumar, Toby Hallam, Shayan Seyedin   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self‐Soldering, Stretchable and Self‐Healing Liquid Metal Elastomer Interconnections for Soft Electronics Platforms

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
A self‐healing and electrically conductive liquid metal elastomer enables robust self‐soldering of surface mount devices for soft electronics. Photothermally activated conductive pathways, strong pressure‐sensitive adhesion, and stable package‐integrated contacts provide high conductivity and extreme stretchability.
Su Thiri San, Ahmed Albeltagi, Mikko Nelo, Jari Juuti, Jarkko Tolvanen, Jari Hannu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source