Nguyen To, Bao Cong Quoc Nguyen, Bao Khac Van Thien Nguyen, Tam
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the news of clinical trials for vaccines and mass vaccinations have brought renewed optimism for stabilizing the economy and financial markets. However, the mental stress of investors or doubt about the effectiveness of government policies to cope with economic disruptions has caused stock market volatility. We investi...
Mermillod, Martial Perrier, Mickaël J R Lacroix, Adeline Kauffmann, Louise Peyrin, Carole Méot, Alain Vermeulen, Nicolas Dutheil, Frédéric
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In this article, we tested the respective importance of low spatial frequencies (LSF) and high spatial frequencies (HSF) for conscious visual recognition of emotional stimuli by using an attentional blink paradigm. Thirty-eight participants were asked to identify and report two targets (happy faces) embedded in a rapid serial visual presentation of...
Adams, Faizal Mensah, Amos Etuah, Seth Aidoo, Robert Asante, Bright Owusu Mensah, James Osei
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Poultry production has significant potential to reduce protein deficiency, food insecurity and poverty in Ghana. However, limited vertical integration and high cost of production in the sector have stifled growth and exposed poultry farms in the country to many risks, leading to poor business performance. This study uses cross-sectional data from 1...
Tomomi, Mizuno Arisa, Nishidate Katsumi, Tokuda
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The purpose of this study was to clarify what kind of driving behavior that attributes from the disabilities is troublesome for drivers with developmental disabilities, what driving actions they are aware of as being hard to deal with, and what near-miss incidents and accidents they have experienced. This paper is composed of three studies. Study 1...
Said, Samah Rahhal, Muhsin Elie
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, disposable face-masks were excessively used around the world, which led to severe environmental problems. The main purpose of this research is to test the possibility of reinforcing a sandy soil with mask fibers to reuse pandemic-generated waste materials. When testing the compaction properties, the sand was reinforced...
Chandra Paul, Liton Chandra Das, Sajeeb Rani, Tithi Muyeen, S M Shezan, Sk A Ishraque, Md Fatin
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A slotted plus-shaped patch antenna (PSPA) with defected ground structure (DGS) is modelled and proposed for 5G Sub-6 GHz and WiMAX applications by using computer simulation technology (CST) MWS suite. The PSPA incorporates a rectangular slotted plus-shaped metal patch and a DGS. The PSPA is designed on a Rogers RT5880 (lossy) substrate with a comp...
Hao, Jiabin Hao, Siqi Xie, Mu
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Spinel LiMn2O4 cathode material was obtained by a recalcination treatment, which exhibits excellent crystallization and electrochemical performance. A series of test and analysis results revealed that the performance enhancement of as-prepared sample is related to the crystal structure, morphology and electrochemical properties. Owing to the recalc...
Kamstra, Peter Cook, Brian R Brander, Robert W Lawes, Jasmin C Matthews, Bernadette Calverley, Hannah Imperiale, Angelo Jonas Hooper, Benjamin
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Most drowning deaths on Australian beaches occur in locations not patrolled by lifeguards. At patrolled locations, where lifeguards supervise flagged areas in which beachgoers are encouraged to swim between, the incidence of drowning is reduced. To date, risk prevention practices on coasts focus on patrolled beaches, deploying warning signs at unpa...
Gai, Yanan Li, Jiawei Jian, Tunyu Ding, Xiaoqin Lyu, Han Liu, Yan Li, Jing Ren, Bingru Chen, Jian Li, Weilin
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Loquat leaf is approved to be beneficial in the treatment of diabetes. Total sesquiterpene glycosides (TSG), a major chemical component cluster, has potential ability to improve insulin-resistant diabetes syndrome. Its therapeutic mechanism using metabolomics in vivo is worth to be investigated. This study aimed to reveal the underlying therapeutic...
Kurazumi, Yoshihito Fukagawa, Kenta Sakoi, Tomonori Yamashita, Ken Naito, Akie Imai, Motoe Yamato, Yoshiaki Kondo, Emi Tsuchikawa, Tadahiro
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Infants have a low capacity to thermally adapt to their environment and so sufficient consideration must be given to their thermal environment. In investigating an infant's thermal environment, the purpose of this study is to clarify the heat transfer coefficient in natural convection for the posture of an infant in a stroller. The heat transfer co...