Genetic and environmental contribution to phenotypic resemblance between Iranian couples: Tehran Cardiometabolic and Genetic Study (TCGS) by Parisa Riahi, Amir Hossein Saeidian, Albert Tenesa, Carolyn T. Hogan, Michael March, Kamran Guity, Mahmoud Amiri Roudbar, Asieh Zahedi, Maryam Zarkesh, Farideh Neshati, Mehdi Hedayati, Fereidoun Azizi, Hakon Hakonarson, Maryam S. Daneshpour, Mahdi Akbarzadeh

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Dipropyl phthalate induces craniofacial chondrogenic defects in zebrafish embryos by Qinyuan Shen, Weitao Hu, Fasheng Liu, Si Dong, Xinya Peng, Yihang Zhong, Chao Chen, Yuhua Zuo, Chenkai Ge, Weirong Li, Wenwen Zha, Zhijun Ye, Zigang Cao, Lan Liao

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Health and associated economic benefits of reduced air pollution and increased physical activity from climate change policies in the UK by Heather Walton, David Dajnak, Mike Holland, Dimitris Evangelopoulos, Dylan Wood, Christian Brand, Nosha Assareh, Gregor Stewart, Andrew Beddows, Shawn YC Lee, Daniela Fecht, Yunzhe Liu, Bethan Davies, Anna Goodman, Tuan Vu, Sean Beevers

“…We compared business as usual (BAU) UK policy with Net Zero scenarios from the UK Climate Change Committee for road transport and building sectors. We quantified and monetised the health benefits of the Balanced Net Zero (BNZP) and Widespread Innovation (WI) Pathways.Air pollution concentrations were predicted using Chemical Transport Models and population-weighted. …”
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Territorios rurales en transformación: desafíos y oportunidades frente al reto de la despoblación by Néstor Vercher

“…Although deficits are still notorious in many rural areas, there have been significant improvements in mobility and connectivity (as evidenced by the partially visible road in the image). Innovative models, such as on-demand transportation, are beginning to alleviate some of the traditional shortcomings, although it will be necessary with initiatives that overcome even some of their shortcomings. …”
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Territorios rurales en transformación: desafíos y oportunidades frente al reto de la despoblación by Néstor Vercher

“…Although deficits are still notorious in many rural areas, there have been significant improvements in mobility and connectivity (as evidenced by the partially visible road in the image). Innovative models, such as on-demand transportation, are beginning to alleviate some of the traditional shortcomings, although it will be necessary with initiatives that overcome even some of their shortcomings. …”
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Supercharged nanoadhesive through co-assembly of recombinant protein and tetrahedral DNA for corneal transplantation by Jing Zhao, Feng Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Zhenhua Li, Yanze Yu, Bingqing Sun, Binghong Yu, Yong Ma, Xuan Ding, Liyin Wang, Lifei Zheng, Wenguo Cui, Xingtao Zhou

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Adherent junctions: Physiology, role in hydrocephalus and potential therapeutic targets by Zhiye Chen, Jian He, Yating Guo, Yue Hao, Wentao Lv, Zexin Chen, Junqiang Wang, Yijian Yang, Kaiyue Wang, Zhikun Liu, Qian Ouyang, Zhangjie Su, Pingsheng Hu, Gelei Xiao

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Limitations of Technical Inputs in Small Scale Stone Quarrying in Kabale Municipality, Uganda. by Ahimbisibwe, Rosette

“…The study engaged a total population of 20 respondents from the study area. the study findings revealed that Quarrying is a very important activity in human life as it helps in the development of infrastructure such as roads in a given area, a huge supporter of local economic development since it enhances trade, creates jobs for people, creates new habitats where sometimes new roads are built and most people at quarrying site wholly depend on these quarrying for their livelihoods aside from other economic activities. the study recommended that There should be carefully pre-planning of the project to ensure that the quarrying process takes place well and in its actual. state because when this one is done, then the activity also goes on well to facilitate the desires of the community.…”
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Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment on Highways: Summary of ASAE Standard S279.18 by Serap Gorucu, Charles Brown, Carol Lehtola

“… Agricultural vehicles on public roads can pose risks to their drivers and to drivers of other vehicles. …”
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Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment on Highways: Summary of ASAE Standard S279.18 by Serap Gorucu, Charles Brown, Carol Lehtola

“… Agricultural vehicles on public roads can pose risks to their drivers and to drivers of other vehicles. …”
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Relationship between deadwood structural diversity and carbon stock along environmental and disturbance gradients in Tropical dry forests by Masanja Sarafina N., Shirima Deo D., Zahabu Eliakimu M.

“…Multimodel inference approach was used to analyse the relationship between deadwood carbon stock and diversity indices, soil properties, climate and proximity to roads and settlements. Three communities were identified from forest ecosystems while four communities were from woodland. …”
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Investigating the Suitability of Partial Replacement of Basalt with Scoria as a Base Course Material for a Flexible Pavement. by Wambei, Allan

“…The fundamental tests required for the base course CRR class are plasticity index, particle size distribution, flakiness index, linear shrinkage and ten percent fines value according to the general specifications for roads and bridges of Uganda. According to the general specifications for roads and bridges works, (Ministry of Works, Housing and Communicatins, 2005), the minimum requirements for plasticity index, particle size distribution, flakiness index, linear shrinkage and ten percent fines value are non-plastic, within the specified upper and lower limits, below 35% (<35%), below 3% (<3%) and above 110 kN with a ratio of soaked to dry being greater than 75% respectively. …”
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O que é literatura? Provocações metalinguísticasem narrativas de Luci Collin by Lúcia Osana Zolin

“…Contemporary Brazilian literature, produced within theso-called post-modernity and marked by diffidence in universal discourses, hasreflected upon itself to problematizefrontiers, cross-roads and intersectionsestablished with other languages. …”
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Use of linear features by red-legged partridges in an intensive agricultural landscape: implications for landscape management in farmland by Perrot, Charlotte, Seranne, Léo, Berceaux, Antoine, Noël, Mathias, Arroyo, Beatriz, Bacon, Léo

“…All birds selected areas near tracks, but non-breeders seemed to avoid roads. This study shows the importance for this species of the linear components that structure the agricultural landscape. …”
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Assessment of Air Pollution Tolerance and Physicochemical Alterations of Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br. along Roadsides of Lahore, Pakistan by Zahid Mehmood, Ali Hasnain, Muhammad Luqman, Sohaib Muhammad, Narayan Babu Dhital, Arooba John, Maryam Iqbal, Amna Ejaz, Matiba Tufail, Harma, Hsi-Hsien Yang, Muhammad Umer Farooq Awan

“…This study evaluated the air pollution tolerance potential of Alstonia scholaris growing along the busiest roads of Lahore city using air pollution tolerance level and physicochemical alterations. …”
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Impervious Surface Thresholds and the Pace to Plant Technique for Planting Urban Red Maple Trees by Adam G. Dale, Steven D. Frank, Elsa Youngsteadt, Barbara Fair, Julieta Sherk, Michael Just

“…This is due in part to stress created by impervious surfaces, such as roads and sidewalks that can increase air temperature and reduce soil moisture. …”
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Impervious Surface Thresholds and the Pace to Plant Technique for Planting Urban Red Maple Trees by Adam G. Dale, Steven D. Frank, Elsa Youngsteadt, Barbara Fair, Julieta Sherk, Michael Just

“…This is due in part to stress created by impervious surfaces, such as roads and sidewalks that can increase air temperature and reduce soil moisture. …”
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Modeling Concrete Compressive Strength Variation with Age Using Origin Pro Software. by Nabaweesi, Alice

“…These were taken from compressive strength data for the concrete cast for the upgrading to paved standard of 9.5km of roads, reconstruction of 6.72km of roads including signalization of junctions and channelization of 3.9km of drainages in Lubaga, Kawempe, Makindye Division, and Wakiso district, a project by the Korea Consultants International as the Consultant, China Communications Construction Company as the Contractor and KCCA as the client. …”
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Conservation Subdivision: Construction Phase—Low Impact Development (LID) and Stormwater Treatment by Daniel Penniman, Mark Hostetler, Glenn Acomb

“…Because so much area in subdivisions is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, buildings, and driveways, stormwater runoff must be accounted for and treated to prevent flooding and to remove contaminates. …”
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Conservation Subdivision: Construction Phase—Low Impact Development (LID) and Stormwater Treatment by Daniel Penniman, Mark Hostetler, Glenn Acomb

“…Because so much area in subdivisions is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, buildings, and driveways, stormwater runoff must be accounted for and treated to prevent flooding and to remove contaminates. …”
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