Monitoring Volatile Organic Compounds in Air Using Passive Sampling: Regional Cross-Border Study between N. Macedonia and Kosovo by Vllaznim Mula, Jane Bogdanov, Jasmina Petreska Stanoeva, Lulzim Zeneli, Zoran Zdravkovski

“…The bulk of the VOCs in the all-sampling locations regardless of the season come from fossil fuels (automotive fuels) and only minor fraction comes from biogenic emission which is dominated by monoterpenes. Furthermore, the ratios of benzene to toluene (B/T) and xylenes to ethylbenzene (X/E) were used to assess the origins of VOCs emissions in the outdoor urban air at the monitored sites.…”
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Energy Management Strategy for a Hybrid Power System for Ocean Engineering Vessels Based on an Improved Particle Swarm Optimisation Algorithm by Liu Kai, Zeng Xiangming, Yan Guohua

“…The maritime industry, a major contributor to carbon emissions, is under increasing environmental pressure due to global climate change. …”
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The characteristics of dermatology inpatients seen at the quaternary Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban, South Africa, over a 5-year period – 2015 - 2020 by L Mthembu, J T Masuka, K Duze, A Mosam

“…In recent years, dermatology has been offered as an outpatient service, with decreasing inpatient dermatology admissions. However, dermatology consultation services have remained active, offering care to patients admitted for non-cutaneous indications by other specialties. …”
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Oakland score to identify low-risk patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding performs well among emergency department patients by Daniel D. DiLena, Sean C. Bouvet, Madeline J. Somers, Maqdooda A. Merchant, Theodore R. Levin, Adina S. Rauchwerger, Dana R. Sax

“…The Oakland Score composite outcome includes re-bleeding, defined as additional blood transfusion requirements and/or a further decrease in hematocrit (Hct) >/= 20% after 24 h in clinical stability; red blood cell transfusion; therapeutic intervention to control bleeding, including surgery, mesenteric embolization, or endoscopic hemostasis; in-hospital death, all cause; and re-admission with further LGIB within 28 days. Prediction variables include age, sex, previous LGIB admission, systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and hemoglobin concentration, and scores range from 0 to 35 points, with higher scores indicating greater risk. …”
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Effects of low, moderate, and high-intensity aquatic exercise on joint edema in induced rat knee arthritis by Alline Mardegan Mioto, Daniel Fernando dos Reis, Thiago Alves Garcia, Guilherme Akio Tamura Ozaki, Iara Buriola Trevisan, Rodrigo Metzker Pereira Ribeiro, Robson Chacon Castoldi, José Carlos Silva Camargo Filho

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2007 Farm Bill Survey: Characteristics of Southern Producers by Rodney L. Clouser, Nathan B. Smith, Michele C. Marra, James L. Novak

“…FE686, an 8-page fact sheet by Rodney L. Clouser, Nathan B. Smith, Michele C. Marra, and James L. Novak, describes the demographics and education of participants in the survey, as well as their relative ranking of farm bill goals, their sales and income, past participation in government programs, and land ownership and use. …”
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Teen Dating on the Decline by Suzanna Smith

“…This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Suzanna Smith and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2012. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus by Nicole A Casuso, Hugh A. Smith

“…Learn to identify these tiny flies with this handy, 2-page guide written by Nicole A. Casuso and Hugh A. Smith and published by the UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1202 …”
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Methods for On-Farm Testing of Peanut Varieties in Florida with Results from 2005–2009 by Barry L. Tillman, Mark W. Gomillion, Justin McKinney, George Person, Bill D. Thomas, Clyde Smith

“…Person, W.D. Thomas, and C. Smith, presents ideas for comparing the performance of varieties on a “farm scale” that will give peanut growers tools to accurately evaluate peanut varieties on their own farm. …”
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The use of empirical data in communal discernment and decision-making processes in the Dutch Reformed Church by L. Bosman

“…The DRC research team, under the leadership of Prof. Kobus Schoeman, amassed a rich repository of data on the church and its congregations. …”
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"Seeing the error of my ways". Revisiting Paul's paradigmatic, self-critical remarks in 1 Corinthians 15:8-10 by S. Joubert

“… In the ancient Mediterranean world any public admission of weakness reflected badly on one’s personal status and honour, as well as the public reputation of one’s group. …”
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2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 18: Tomato Production by Josh H. Freeman, Eugene J. McAvoy, Nathan S. Boyd, Ramdas Kanissery, Monica Ozores-Hampton, Hugh A. Smith, Johan Desaeger, Joseph W. Noling, Gary E. Vallad

“…Boyd, Ramdas Kanissery, Monica Ozores-Hampton, Hugh A. Smith, Johan Desaeger, Joseph W. Noling, and Gary E. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Solanum (Pepper) Whitefly, Aleurotrachelus trachoides by Nicole A Casuso, Hugh A. Smith

“…Learn to identify the little pest with this handy, 2-page guide written by Nicole A. Casuso and Hugh A. Smith and published by the UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1201 …”
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Laurel Wilt: A Threat to Redbay, Avocado and Related Trees in Urban and Rural Landscapes by Albert E. Mayfield, III, Jonathan H. Crane, Jason A. Smith

“…Mayfield III, Jonathan H. Crane, and Jason A. Smith, describes for homeowners this fungal disease of trees in the laurel family that is carried by the non-native redbay ambrosia beetle. …”
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Florida Production Budgets and Agribusiness Analysis by Scott A. Smith

“…FE688, a 5-page document by Scott A. Smith, presents access information and a listing of production budgets for livestock and the following crops: citrus, field, forage, fruit and nuts, tropical fruits and vegetables, and vegetables. …”
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Adoption of full-culm bamboo as a mainstream structural material by Kent A. Harries

“…Abstract Widespread adoption of minimally processed bamboo materials has significant potential to reduce emissions and energy use in the global construction sector. …”
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Hospice Care by Suzanna Smith

“…This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Suzanna Smith and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, August 2012. …”
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Pautas para cuidadores by Suzanna Smith, Jennifer E. Gove

“…FCS2083Span, a 5-page fact sheet by Suzanna Smith and Jennifer E. Gove, is a new Spanish language version of FCS2083/HE018: Guidelines for Caregivers. …”
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Blood biomarkers to identify patients with different intracranial lesion combinations after traumatic brain injury by Pia Koivikko, Ari J. Katila, Riikka SK. Takala, Iftakher Hossain, Teemu M. Luoto, Rahul Raj, Mari Koivisto, Olli Tenovuo, Kaj Blennow, Peter Hutchinson, Henna-Riikka Maanpää, Mehrbod Mohammadian, Virginia F. Newcombe, Jean-Charles Sanchez, Jussi Tallus, Mark van Gils, Henrik Zetterberg, Jussi P. Posti

“…CT scans were obtained upon admission and blood samples taken within 24 h from admission. …”
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Simultaneous Measurements of PM2.5- and PM10-bound Benzo(a)pyrene in a Coastal Urban Atmosphere in Poland: Seasonality of Dry Deposition Fluxes and influence of Atmospheric Transpo... by Patrycja Siudek, Wiesława Ruczyńska

“…During the period from October to November, high Pb/Zn ratios in PM2.5 and PM10 were also observed, suggesting significant contribution of industrial emission (coal combustion) and local non-exhaust traffic emissions, including tyre abrasion in the case of Zn and the resuspension of road dust rich in Pb. …”
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