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Transition-Tempered Metadynamics: Robust, Convergent Metadynamics via On-the-Fly Transition Barrier Estimation.

Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation, 2014
Well-tempered metadynamics has proven to be a practical and efficient adaptive enhanced sampling method for the computational study of biomolecular and materials systems. However, choosing its tunable parameter can be challenging and requires balancing a
J. Dama   +3 more
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Drivers and Barriers for Bioenergy Trade

2013
There are several drivers responsible for the strong increase in biomass trade over the past decade: concerns regarding the effects of climate change remain unchanged, and policy targets for renewable energy for 2020 have so far remained (largely) intact despite the economic crisis.
Junginger, Martin   +3 more
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Trade Barriers in a Global Perspective [PDF]

open access: possibleResearch Papers in Economics, 2004
This article develops an index of trade barrier for 119 countries by using the tariff and the import data from TRAINS database of UNCTAD at 6-digit level of HS classifications. Bivariate as well as multivariate econometric models have been estimated to explain cross-country variations in the constructed trade barrier indices.
Raihan, Selim, Raihan, Selim
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Programming curvature using origami tessellations.

Nature Materials, 2016
Origami describes rules for creating folded structures from patterns on a flat sheet, but does not prescribe how patterns can be designed to fit target shapes.
Levi H. Dudte   +3 more
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Does Trade Stimulate Product Quality Upgrading? (Est‐ce que le commerce international stimule l'amélioration de la qualité des produits)

, 2013
This paper investigates whether increased import competition leads firms to engage in incremental innovation reflected in product quality upgrading using Chilean manufacturing firmproduct data and measuring product quality with unit values (prices).
Ana M. Fernandes, Caroline Paunov
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Technical Barriers to Trade

2007
The Handbook on International Trade Policy is an insightful and comprehensive reference tool focusing on trade policy issues in the era of globalization. Each specially commissioned chapter deals with important international trade issues, discusses the current literature on the subject, and explores major controversies.
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Export Restrictions on Strategic Raw Materials and Their Impact on Trade and Global Supply

Journal of World Trade, 2011
Barriers to trade come in a variety of forms. This article examines one such barrier, export restrictions, and how it impacts trade and global supply in selected strategic metals and minerals.
J. Korinek, Jeonghoi Kim
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Trade Barriers and Protectionism

2013
In Chapter 6 we leave the clean world of free trade and dive into trade barriers in their many incarnations, including tariffs, quotas, hassle-factors, and export subsidies. We see how tariffs harm overall welfare in both the importing and exporting countries. As bad as tariffs are, we see that quotas are even worse. Strategic trade - the protection of
Farrokh K. Langdana, Peter T. Murphy
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Trade Barriers: To Invest, Or Not To Invest, In A Trade As A Career

International Journal of Training Research, 2006
This paper highlights ongoing concern in Australia about the contested terrain of skills shortages, particularly as they apply to particular trades. The paper reports on a school-based study of student career choice that was undertaken for the federal government to inform its deliberations. Drawing on the study, the paper examines key issues related to
Alloway, Nola   +3 more
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Trade Barriers to Knowledge [PDF]

open access: possiblePhysics Bulletin, 1951
(Paris: UNESCO.) Pp. 168. Price 6s. "A Liberal's Nightmare" would be an appropriate subtitle for the melancholy tale told by the factual data presented in this volume. Detailed information is given of the tariffs, quotas and other restrictions imposed by some forty-three countries on articles of a broadly educational and cultural nature.
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