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Of Frogs & Rhetoric: The Atrazine Wars [PDF]
, 2015 In a scientific dispute over the effects of atrazine on amphibians, chemical industry–funded and publically funded scientists present stunningly contrasting constructions of atrazine\u27s environmental concentrations, persistence, and potential to harm ...
Reeves, Carol
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Is the well‐known phrase ‘small is beautiful’ true of small transnational education institutions?
British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract The purpose of this research is to consider the potential attractiveness of operating a small international branch campus (IBC). Drawing upon resource‐based and legitimacy theories, we examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the business model that is based on having a small institution size.
Stephen Wilkins, Joe Hazzam
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Архивъ внутренней медицины, 2018 The aim of the study was to study the influence of adherence to treatment on myocardial dysfunction in elderly and senile patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) and chronic heart failure (CHF).Material and methods. The study included 86 patients with
Iu. V. Nikishchenkova, V. S. Nikiforov
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More than a dozen countries, including Brazil, China, India, Japan, and Korea, have been intervening in the foreign exchange market to prevent their currencies from appreciating.
John Williamson, William R. Cline
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Beyond the phonics debate: Blending code and context in classroom reading instruction
British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract This mixed‐methods study adds to the body of knowledge around current reported practices of teachers of reading in the early years of schooling in Australia. It provides a comprehensive analysis of 254 teachers' practices and perspectives as reported by the study participants.
Rachelle Naidu +2 more
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Quantitative patterns in drone wars
, 2015 Attacks by drones (i.e., unmanned combat air vehicles) continue to generate heated political and ethical debates. Here we examine the quantitative nature of drone attacks, focusing on how their intensity and frequency compare with that of other forms of ...
Dodds, Peter Sheridan +2 more
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Marine silicon for biomedical sustainability
BMEMat, EarlyView.Schematic illustrating marine silicon for biomedical engineering. Abstract Despite momentous divergence from oceanic origin, human beings and marine organisms exhibit elemental homology through silicon utilization. Notably, silicon serves as a critical constituent in multiple biomedical processes.
Yahui Han +3 more
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Civil Wars and International Trade. [PDF]
This paper analyzes empirically the relationship between civil wars and international trade. We first show that trade destruction due to civil wars is very large and persistent and increases with the severity of the conflict. We then identify two effects
Martin, Philippe +2 more
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, 2006 This paper provides a blueprint for anyone who would join the effort to prevent future wars by choosing a less energy intensive lifestyle ...
Alderman, Walt
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