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Structure–Transport–Ion Retention Coupling for Enhanced Nonvolatile Artificial Synapses

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Nitrogen incorporation into the conjugated backbone of donor–acceptor polymers enables efficient charge transfer and deep ion embedding in organic electrochemical synaptic transistors (OESTs). This molecular‐level design enhances non‐volatile synaptic properties, providing a new strategy for developing high‐performance and reliable neuromorphic devices.
Donghwa Lee, Jinsung Kim, Sein Chung, Junho Sung, Chaeyeon Han, Eunho Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Temporary Agency Workers—Precarious Workers? Perceived Job Security and Employability for Temporary Agency Workers and Client Organization Employees at a Swedish Manufacturing Plant

Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies, 2015
The vulnerable situation of temporary agency workers is manifested in previous research that evidences the job insecurity of this group. However, research shows that this insecurity is due to the temporary nature of employment contracts for this group of
Kristina Håkansson, Tommy Isidorsson
doaj   +1 more source

Temporary Help Employment in Recession and Recovery [PDF]

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2015
The temporary help industry, although small, plays a significant role in the macro economy, reflecting employers’ growing reliance on temporary help agencies to provide flexibility in meeting staffing needs. Drawing on detailed temporary-help order data between 2007 and 2011 from a large, nationally representative staffing company, we provide insights ...
Susan N. Houseman, Carolyn J. Heinrich
openaire   +4 more sources

Spatially Tailorable Liquid Crystalline Elastomer Alignment During Digital Light Process 3D Printing

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Here, we report the fabrication of 3D printable liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE) structures with spatially tailorable alignment domains within the same layer. This work addresses the long‐standing challenge of preparing complex 3D LCE architectures with patterned functional domains to achieve nonlinear deformations. Fabrication of multi‐domains in 3D
Adam Bischoff, Saman Jamshididana, Zach Miller, Kassandra Hernandez, Nicolas Gonsalves, Andre Olarra, Elliot Yoo, Jeremy A. Herman, Devin J. Roach   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Temporary Employment, Technical Efficiency and Productivity: The Hotel Sector in the Canary Islands

Investigaciones Turísticas
This research focuses on analyzing the effect of high employment temporality on technical efficiency and productivity. Previous literature points out a set of benefits and drawbacks related to fixed-term contracts.
Francisco J. Ledesma Rodríguez, Rosa M. Lorenzo-Alegría, Raquel Martín-Rivero   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ionic‐Electronic Hydrogel‐Liquid Metal Composite Bilayer with Tissue‐Adaptive and Adhesive Properties for Closed‐Loop Neuroprosthetic System

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A hydrogel–liquid metal composite peripheral nerve interface (HLB‐PNI) combines electrically durable electrodes and tissue‐adhesive hydrogel for tissue‐adaptive implantation. In nerve‐injured rats, it enables the diagnosis of sensory‐motor connectivity via stimulation and neural signal recording.
Yewon Kim, Kyoungryong Kim, Jaehyon Kim, Heewon Choi, Mikyung Shin, Donghee Son   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Proteins, Processing, and Properties of Adhesive Fluid Condensates Purified from Mussels

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Mussels exhibit an unmatched proficiency for adhering to wet surfaces in salty environments—a remarkable ability that could inspire new biomedical and technical glues. The fluid protein condensates used to form the underwater mussel glue are extracted, reconstituted and characterized with advanced spectroscopy and nanomechanical analysis, revealing ...
Mathieu D. Rivard, Max Renner‐Rao, Nahid Hassanpour, Franziska Jehle, Chang‐Sheng Wang, Duy Anh Pham, Daniel J. Jackson, Xavier Banquy, Matthew J. Harrington   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transition From Lattice Oxygen to Radical‐Mediated Oxidation in Ammonium‐Intercalated Birnessite Catalysts for Selective Valorization of Biomass to Produce Formic Acid

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The catalytic valorization of biomass represents an essential approach for achieving sustainable chemical production, with formic acid (FA) being recognized as a valuable platform chemical for hydrogen storage and environmentally friendly synthetic applications.
Yiqi Geng, Wei Xiong, Wenhua Xue, Jian Ye, Puranjan Mishra, Rajenahally V. Jagadeesh, Jun Zhao   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gender and Employment Insecurity in the UK

Revista Estudos Feministas, 2004
The objective of this article is to explore how far employment insecurity is gendered in the UK, focusing on recent trends in temporary employment, covering fixed term, seasonal, agency, casual and other temporary work.
Kate Purcell
doaj  

Social assistance and non-agriculture employment in rural China: evidence from the Rural Minimum Living Security (Rural Dibao)

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
The Rural Minimum Living Security (Rural Dibao) is a crucial social assistance program designed to alleviate poverty in rural China. While non-agriculture employment plays a significant role in boosting farmers’ income and reducing long-term poverty ...
Dian Chen, Xiangming Fang
doaj   +1 more source