Rare earth metal doped CeO2-based catalytic materials for diesel soot...
In this work, the influence of trivalent rare-earth dopants (Sm and La) on the structure-activity properties of CeO2 was thoroughly studied for diesel soot oxidation. For this, an optimized 40% of Sm...
View ArticleContinuous renal replacement therapy: current practice in Australian and New...
BACKGROUND: Large multicentre studies of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in critically ill patients may influence its bedside prescription and practical application. Despite this, many...
View ArticleTested or not? - A categorical examination of HIV/AIDS testing among workers...
HIV/AIDS voluntary counseling and antibody testing (VCT) is the cornerstone of HIV/AIDS prevention. Prevalence rates for the infection in the South African construction industry exceed those of most...
View ArticleAmyloid-related memory decline in preclinical alzheimer's disease is...
High levels of β-amyloid (Aβ) in the brain and carriage of the APOE ε4 allele have each been linked to cognitive impairment in cognitively normal (CN) older adults. However, the relationship between...
View ArticleOptical emission of statistical distributions of silicon quantum dots
Silicon quantum dots are a versatile luminescent material that can be easily integrated with existing Si-based optoelectronic devices, and with improved control over the optical emission and spectral...
View ArticleThe ethics of offsetting nature
Biodiversity offsetting is transforming conservation practice around the world. Development activities that degrade or destroy biodiversity at one location are now increasingly acceptable because of...
View ArticleUS and European integration prior to 1968
This paper surveys the history of the United States policy towards European integration from 1945 up to 1968 before President Nixon came into office. Drawing on a detailed analysis of the documents...
View ArticleUnified strength criterion for soils, gravels, rocks, and concretes
There are both diversity and unity in the strength characteristics of different geomaterials and concretes. Based on the generalized nonlinear strength theory, a simple but unified strength criterion...
View ArticleMechanical reprocessing of polyolefin waste: A review
Efficient technology and applications for recycled polymer waste has become increasingly important to decrease environmental contamination and to conserve nonrenewable fossil fuels. Mechanical...
View ArticlePerformance and reward practices of multinational corporations operating in...
This paper examines the performance management and reward practices of multinational corporations operating in Australia. Drawing on a representative sample of 211 multinational corporations, we...
View ArticleApplication of enhanced membrane bioreactor (eMBR) to treat dye wastewater
An enhanced membrane bioreactor (eMBR) consisting of two anoxic bioreactors (ARs) followed by an aerated membrane bioreactor (AMBR), UV-unit and a granular activated carbon (GAC) filter was employed to...
View ArticleFabrication of nanoporous Ni by chemical dealloying Al from Ni-Al alloys for...
Nanoporous nickel (np-Ni) was fabricated through dealloying of Ni-Al alloys and its application in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) was assessed. The effect of alloy composition of the Ni-Al alloys on the...
View ArticleAcupuncture point injection therapy plus pharmacotherapy for chronic...
Introduction: Acupuncture point injection therapy has been used for respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and may be an effective adjunct to pharmacotherapy....
View ArticleEFL teaching practicums in Vietnam: The vexed partnership between...
The teaching practicum is an integral part of any pre-service teacher training programme. It is when trainee teachers move from university studies to actual school teaching practice under field...
View ArticleResistin, an adipokine with non-generalized actions on sympathetic nerve...
The World Health Organization has called obesity a global epidemic. There is a strong association between body weight gain and blood pressure. A major determinant of blood pressure is the level of...
View ArticleRotary bending fatigue behavior of A356 T6 aluminum alloys by vacuum...
Vacuum pressurizing casting technique, providing better mould filling and inter-dendritic feeding, can reduce the porosity greatly in cast aluminum alloys, and improve the fatigue properties. The...
View ArticleUltrahigh strength copper obtained by surface mechanical attrition treatment...
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of dynamic recovery on the mechanical properties of copper (Cu) during surface mechanical attrition treatment (SMAT) at both room temperature (RT)...
View ArticleRevisiting the seafarer shortage problem: The case of Singapore
Earlier in the Baltic International Maritime Council (BIMCO)/International Shipping Federation (ISF) 2005 report, the issue of seafaring shortage had already been identified as a global issue. The most...
View ArticleSkill requirements for logistics professionals: Findings and implications
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the current profile of skills and knowledge of Australian logistics professionals and identify important requirements for the future....
View ArticleEffect of postnatal progesterone therapy following preterm birth on...
Allopregnanolone protects the fetal brain and promotes normal development including myelination. Preterm birth results in the early separation of the infant from the placenta and consequently a decline...
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