Final Wishes: End-of-Life Decisions by Carolyn S. Wilken

“…This publication refers readers to an inexpensive set of materials called Five Wishes that can help families lay out their preferences for end-of-life decisions ahead of time. …”
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Author Correction: Comprehensive study for radiation shielding features for Bi2O3–B2O3–ZnO composite using computational radioanalytical Phy-X/PSD, MCNP5, and SRIM software by Y. S. Alajerami, M. H. A. Mhareb, M. I. Sayyed, M. Kh. Hamad, F. Kodeh, M. Rashad, M. Mitwalli

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Characteristics of Small Farm Operators in Florida: Economics, Demographics, and Preferred Information Channels and Sources by Steven A. Gaul, Robert C. Hochmuth, Glenn D. Israel, Danielle Treadwell

“…This information can then be used by Extension faculty to identify target audiences, develop relevant materials, and deliver this information through appropriate channels to assist farmers in achieving the goals of their small farm enterprises. …”
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How Ethanol Is Made from Cellulosic Biomass by Zhaohui Tong, Pratap Pullammanappallil, Arthur A. Teixeira

“…Ethanol can be derived from sugar-based, corn-based, and cellulose-based materials. Production of ethanol from sugar and corn is often viewed as competing with food production and increasing prices of food and fuel. …”
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Nutrient Management of Vegetable and Agronomic Row Crops Handbook by Kelly T. Morgan

“…Topics include: proper sampling practices and test interpretations; irrigation management methods and automation; use of alternate fertilizer materials to retain nutrients in the soil but allow adequate supply for crop uptake. …”
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PREEMPTIVE AND NON-PREEMPTIVE GOAL PROGRAMMING APPROACH TO INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION OF THE CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN, NIGERIA by MOJISOLA BOLARINWA, KHALID BELLO, PAUL ADEOSUN

“… This research applied a multi-criteria optimization technique to analyse the inventory system of a Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) through preemptive and non-preemptive goal programming. Data on six raw materials and four finished products were collected, in addition to their costs, demand rates, shelf lives, and available capital. …”
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A False Powder-post Beetle, Xylopsocus capucinus (Fabridius) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) by Robert E. Woodruff, E. J. Gerberg, T. J. Spilman

“… Xylopsocus capucinus (Fabricius) has previously been intercepted at ports of entry into the U.S. on many occasions in a wide variety of plant materials. However, Fisher (1950) stated that it "has not become established in the United States." …”
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Censorship of the Polish Periodical Press in Vilnius in the Years 1905–1914 by Olga Mastianica

“…The main source of the research is the materials of the minutes of the meetings of the Temporary Committee on Press Affairs in Vilnius that have not been used in previous research. …”
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Market Development Strategies for the Florida Tropical Fruit Industry by Robert L. Degner, Susan D. Moss, Jonathan H. Crane

“…Because of tropical fruit grower and shipper interest, results of the on-going research were released piecemeal through several conferences, associated proceedings, journal articles, and a draft report in mid-1996. These materials, submitted to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the USDA's Federal State Market Improvement Program (FSMIP), met the required reporting requirements. …”
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Sturgeon Aquaculture - Specialized Techniques Determining the Stage of Sexual Maturity in Female Sturgeon for Artificial Spawning The Egg Polarization Index or PI by Frank A. Chapman, Joel P. Van Eenennaam

“…Van Eenennaam, describes a simple field and laboratory test used to assist in predicting ovulatory response in female sturgeon, which uses the egg size and position of the nucleus in the cytoplasm as indicators — the principle behind it, materials needed, biopsy procedure, and how to determine the egg polarization index. …”
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The Savvy Survey #12: Telephone Surveys by Glenn D. Israel, Jessica L. Gouldthorpe

“…Careful attention is needed when developing the questionnaire and supporting materials and when orienting interviewers in order to obtain credible survey data. …”
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Chronicler's women - a holistic appraisal by F. Olojede

“… This article attempts to fill, in part, the gap in scholarship on the role of women in the book of Chronicles by providing data to show that the Chronicler succeeded in highlighting the roles and status of women in ancient Israel, as he copiously employed materials that are otherwise unknown in the biblical text and modified his Vorlage. …”
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Problematyka relacji osobowych w ujęciu Janusza Korczaka w odniesieniu do wychowawców i nauczycieli. Rekonstrukcja teoretyczno-empiryczna by Jolanta Kruk, Mariola Pałka-Pilecka

“…It is a theoretical and empirical article based on Korczak’s works, the materials collected during a visit to Korczakianum. …”
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Role of Packaging in Society and the Environment by Kenneth Berger

“…Whether by weight (32 percent) or by volume (30 percent), containers and packaging products are the dominant materials in the waste stream. Packaging is so abundant in the solid waste system because it impacts so many aspects of life, commercially as well as privately. …”
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Extension and Community Resilience: Improving Community Disaster Preparedness Using Online Resources by Emily Ott, Paul Monaghan, Timothy Fogarty

“…This 4-page fact sheet describes supplemental educational materials that can be added to community resiliency training, offering background information and specific tools for disaster preparation. …”
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How to Use Deterrents to Stop Damage Caused by Nuisance Wildlife in Your Yard by Holly K. Ober, Arlo Kane

“…We often select plants and other materials that we know provide food, cover, and water for those animals we like to watch. …”
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FOAM GLASS GRAVEL MADE OF RECYCLED GLASS WASTE AND SILICON CARBIDE BY MICROWAVE HEATING by LUCIAN PAUNESCU, MARIUS FLORIN DRAGOESCU, SORIN MIRCEA AXINTE

“…The aim was to obtain a product with physical and mechanical characteristics almost similar to those of industrially manufactured materials by conventional heating techniques, but with a higher energy efficiency. …”
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Self-Treatment Methods for Livestock—Backrubbers by Emma N. I. Weeks, Phillip E. Kaufman

“…Backrubbers may be purchased commercially or constructed from easily available materials. A properly designed backrubber that supplies pesticide reliably to the animal can be a valuable addition to an integrated pest management program. …”
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Toolkit for Implementing a Community-Based “IMBY” Safety Event by Carol Lehtola, Charles Brown

“… This publication provides guidance and materials to help implement a safety workshop using the video “Rhythm of the Seasons: A Journey Beyond Loss” and the In My Back Yard (IMBY) Home and Farm Hazard Hunt workbook. …”
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The Preliminary Design and Fabrication of a Manually Operated Briquetting Machine by JO Osarenmwinda, OI Ihenyen

“…A ten (10) tonnes capacity agro waste manual briquetting machine have been designed and fabricated using locally available materials. The machine principal parts are made of frame, compaction chamber and base plate . …”
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