Engineering behavior and geotechnical challenges of sulfate-rich soils in Astana by Nazerke Sagidullina, Alfrendo Satyanaga, Jong Kim, Sung-Woo Moon

“…Understanding the challenges posed by sulfate-rich soils is critical for developing effective stabilization methods, especially in regions with extreme climates. Initial soil characterization revealed that the soil is well-graded sand with silt (SW-SM), with significant sulfate content (8518.8 ppm) and salinity (18.45%). …”
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Preface by Pieter G. R. de Villiers

“… From text: This volume contains papers which were read at an international conference on the theme of discernment that took place in Malta from 24 to 27 May 2012. …”
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Grizzled Mantid (suggested common name) Gonatista grisea (Fabricius) (Mantodea: Mantidae) by Haleigh A. Ray, Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman

“… The grizzled mantid, Gonatista grisea (Fabricius) (Figure 1), is an arboreal (tree dwelling) mantid commonly found in Florida. …”
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Cassia grandis, Pink Shower by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…The name “pink shower” comes from the bright pink blossoms that this tree produces. It is sometimes called “stinking tree” because the pulp in its pods has a very strong smell. …”
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Important Species in Tampa's Urban Forest by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…Northrop, presents the information gained about tree species results from an urban ecological assessment conducted in the city of Tampa, including native vs. non-native and invasive tree species, palms and palm diseases, and mangrove forests. …”
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Site-specific immunoglobulin G N-glycosylation is associated with gastric cancer progression by Tingting Xu, Jianmin Huang, Jiajing Lin, Yuanyuan Liu, Yi Wang, Wenkang Shen, Jianjie He, Shuyun Chen, Xi Zhu, Yuqin Que, Mengting Hu, Yu Chen, Liming Cheng, Honghao He, Xin Liu, Si Liu

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Field Diagnosis and Management of Phytophthora Diseases by Stephen H. Futch, James H. Graham

“…As fungal infection of roots and bark progress, the above-ground symptoms increase in severity. Ultimately, trees may decline and die. These symptoms result from the inability of the tree's fibrous roots to take up nutrients and water from the soil, as well as blockage of movement to the tree's canopy via lateral roots and the trunk. …”
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Sous vide processing: effect of time and temperature on the tenderness of knuckle bovine cuts by Suelen Cristina dos Santos Carvalho, Vanessa Cristina Francisco, Kalisa Fernanda Silva, Stanislau Bogusz Junior, Renata Tieko Nassu

“…Combinations of three temperatures (65 ºC, 75 ºC and 85 ºC) and three cooking times (60, 90 and 120 minutes) were tested for the extreme and central points of a central composite design (CCD). …”
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Advancements in soil science for sustainable agriculture: conventional and emerging knowledge and innovations by Godswill Ntsomboh-Ntsefong, Kingsley Tabi Mbi, Essubalew Getachew Seyum

“…The impacts of climate change on soil health, such as increasing temperatures, altering precipitation patterns, and more extreme weather, are also reviewed. Understanding these effects is vital for developing mitigation and adaptation strategies. …”
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Environmental high temperature (heat stroke) causes articular cartilage damage in vivo and in vitro by Sun yingfei, Yang feng, Ma haoning

“…Heatstroke (HS) is gradually becoming a major challenge in the field of global public health with the trend of global warming. In recent years, extreme high-temperature weather events have occurred frequently in the world, which directly led to a significant increase in heatstroke. …”
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A non-electrical pneumatic hybrid oscillator for high-frequency multimodal robotic locomotion by Genliang Chen, Yongzhou Long, Siyue Yao, Shujie Tang, Junjie Luo, Hao Wang, Zhuang Zhang, Hanqing Jiang

“…Abstract Pneumatic oscillators, incorporating soft non-electrical logic gates, offer an efficient means of actuating robots to perform tasks in extreme environments. However, the current design paradigms for these devices typically feature uniform structures with low rigidity, which restricts their oscillation frequency and limits their functions. …”
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Reconstructive surgery to preserve ankle function in a 5-year-old girl with bilobed distal tibia in an unclassified case of tibial hemimelia: a case report by Alireza Ghaznavi, Miad Nosratpour, Seyed Mohammadmisagh Moteshakereh, Ava Parvandi, Shayan Amiri

“…A staged approach to reconstructive surgery was advocated to ensure the preservation of ankle function and to prevent extreme procedures such as amputation. The most recent follow-up demonstrated promising results.…”
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USING COAL AS A PRESSURE INSTRUMENT OR ENERGY WEAPON by Teodora LAZAR, Mila Ilieva OBRETENOVA, Marius Daniel MARCU, Adina TATAR, Nicolae Daniel FITA, Dragos PASCULESCU

“…The lack of supply of primary energy resources or electricity to final consumers leads to the triggering of societal crises with possible military escalation and can cause States of societal imbalance bringing extreme damage to the safety of the citizen, industry, national economy and, implicitly, national security. …”
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Energy use, health, and sleep in a bioclimatic university residence: a case study from 20 years of use by Celina Filippín, Silvana Flores Larsen, Mariano Canori

“…Our findings underscore the challenges of passive design during extreme heat, with summer temperatures exceeding comfort thresholds in buildings lacking air conditioning. …”
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A paradoxical population structure of var DBLα types in Africa. by Mun Hua Tan, Kathryn E Tiedje, Qian Feng, Qi Zhan, Mercedes Pascual, Heejung Shim, Yao-Ban Chan, Karen P Day

“…Data from deep sequencing of DBLα types in a local population in northern Ghana surveyed seven times from 2012 to 2017 found variants with rare-to-moderate-to-extreme frequencies, and the common variants were temporally stable in this local endemic area. …”
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Callistemon salignus, White Bottlebrush by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…Native to Australia, this evergreen tree has use as an ornamental tree that produces moderate shade along a street, median, or yard. …”
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Theology and identity by K. Lamak

“… In this book, Kwame Bediako explores the theme of identity and Christianity from a broad perspective, addressing many issues modern scholars have battled with. …”
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PREFACE by L. Sutton

“…This unfortunate fact provided the inspiration for the theme of this edition, “Unheard voices in the Bible”. …”
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Research and Innovations Strategic Plan 2020/21 - 2024/25 by Kabale University

“…This goal is consistent with the theme of the University’s Strategic Plan 2020/21-2024/25 of “Building on the Successes and Addressing the Weaknesses to Grow a Robust Public University in Uganda…”
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Pyrus communis, Common Pear by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…The showy flowers and manageable height of common pear makes it a favorable ornamental landscape tree. Some find the aromatic flowers and sweet edible fruits to be an additional plus; however, a pollinator specimen must be nearby in order for the female tree to produce fruit. …”
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