Spatial distribution of podoconiosis in relation to environmental factors in Ethiopia: a historical review [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND An up-to-date and reliable map of podoconiosis is needed to design geographically targeted and cost-effective intervention in Ethiopia.
Abdisalan Mohamed Noor +48 more
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Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Parallel wiring of bioelectrochemical devices with conventional generators unexpectedly boosts output. A biophotovoltaic paired with a solar cell delivers up to 50% more power at low loads than their separate contributions; a plant microbial fuel cell shows similar current gains.
Valeria Marsaglia +4 more
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Modelling the geographical distribution of soil-transmitted helminth infections in Bolivia [PDF]
, 2013 The prevalence of infection with the three common soil-transmitted helminths (i.e. Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm) in Bolivia is among the highest in Latin America. However, the spatial distribution and burden of soil-transmitted
Bavia, Mara E. +6 more
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Anti‐Slip Material‐Based Strategies and Approaches
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This review highlights the principle mechanisms of slipping at the microscale, linking contact mechanics with a friction behavior model for surface interfaces. Main strategies to develop anti‐slip properties to the surfaces are discussed alongside standardized testing approaches.
Sogand Abbaspoor‐Zanjani +3 more
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Baseline characterization of urban and peri-urban vegetable production in Phnom Penh [PDF]
, 2005 The main objective of the study is to appraise the constraints and opportunities of farmers in relation with their location in urban and peri-urban areas (land pressure, markets, labour, etc).
Em Huy,, Moustier, Paule
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Advancing national greenhouse gas inventories for agriculture in developing countries : improving activity data, emission factors and software technology [PDF]
, 2013 Peer reviewedPublisher ...
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3D Printed Omniphobic Slippery Liquid Infused Porous Surfaces for Low Surface Tension Repellency
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.A 3D printing strategy fabricates omniphobic slippery liquid‐infused porous structures with lubricant reservoirs and interconnected microchannels. A post‐printing surface treatment modifies the porous surface to ensure compatibility with the infused fluorinated lubricant.
Noa Trink, Shlomo Magdassi
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Changes in the soil organic carbon balance on China’s cropland during the last two decades of the 20th century [PDF]
, 2017 Agro-ecosystems play an important role in regulating global changes caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Restoration of soil organic carbon (SOC) in agricultural soils can not only improve soil quality but also influence climate change and agronomic ...
Frolking, Stephen E. +7 more
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu +5 more
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Uranium exploration methodology in cold climates [PDF]
, 1980 The uranium prospecting boom of the past decade had, as a major consequence, the rapid development and proliferation of exploration methods for source materials.
Sims, J.M.
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