AN ELASTIC ADHESION MODEL FOR TANGENTIAL TRACTION by Stefan GHIMISI

“…In existing fretting models the relative displacement is assumed to be accommodated mainly microslip in the contact surface. The present paper argues that adhesion forces and elastic deformation in the contact zone may contribute significantly to the relative displacement during fretting of metals .A simultaneously applied tangential force and normal into contact appears a adhesion force. …”
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Together towards new life for missiology? Mission and missiology in the light of the World Council of Churches 2013 policy statement by C. J. P. Niemandt

“…This research explores the relevance of the aforementioned policy document for mission and Missiology in terms of three themes: “Where do we come from?”; “What is happening now?”, and “What could the future look like?” …”
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Metoda projektów jako strategia wcielania w praktykę idei wyłaniającego się programu by Aleksandra Maj

“…The paper presents the idea of a project method which is interpreted from the perspective of two approaches to the curriculum. …”
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Managing Pythium Blight in Overseeded Turf by Lawrence Datnoff, Carol Stiles, John Cisar

“…Typical initial symptoms include irregularly purplish to dark shaped areas, with a dark water-soaked appearance on the leaf blades. These leaves will become soft and slimy, mat together and eventually turn necrotic (brown), and die. …”
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The Savvy Survey #7: Formatting Questionnaires by Jessica O'Leary, Glenn D. Israel

“…This 7-page publication spotlights several considerations, including question order, layout for best visual appearance, and pagination. Written by Jessica L. Gouldthorpe and Glenn D. …”
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Pitfalls in clinical genetics by Hui-Lin Chin, Denise Li Meng Goh

“…Ordering a genetic test appears to be a simple process of filling in paperwork, drawing 3 mL of blood in an ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tube and receiving a test report. …”
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UMWERTUNGEN IN LISZTS WASSER-MUSIK by Márta-Adrienne ELEKES

“…To make it simple, what was the meaning or how it happened that this “watery” theme came into the light and in what formal solution was this concluded. …”
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Exegetical analyses and spiritual readings of the story of the annunciation (Luke 1:26-38) by Huub Welzen

“… In this paper, four readings of Luke 1:26-38 are presented, together with evaluations regarding their possibilities for spirituality. …”
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PUBLIC FINANCE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA by Adeoye Afolabi

“… The paper evaluated the public finance in the military and civilian regime. …”
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Preparing to Evacuate your Home in Case of an Emergency by Elizabeth B. Bolton

“… During these times of potential terrorist attacks, it is important to plan for the worst and hope that it never happens. For example, you and your family may be asked to leave your home due to some emergency situation in your community. …”
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Tumours and cancers in Graeco-Roman times by Francois P. Retief, Louise Cilliers

“…Although all categories possibly included occasional cancers, the vast majority of what appears to have been malignant tumours were called karkinoi/karkinômata (Latin: cancrum/carcinoma). …”
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Unpublished calendars of 1853-1854 by Laurynas Ivinskis by Danutė Labanauskienė

“…One of these articles appeared in the book Pasauga (1875) by L. Ivinskis, but this book was also banned. …”
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Competition between poly-, pluri- and multi- in official French neologisms by Jan Holeš

“… The article deals with the formation and use of the three prefixes that express plurality in French official terminology, on the example of the 162 terms appearing in FranceTerme and containing the prefixes pluri-, poly- and multi-. …”
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The three-dimensional N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 2 superfishnet theory by Moritz Kade

“…Due to the regular appearance of the theory’s Feynman supergraphs, we refer to this superconformal and integrable theory as the superfishnet theory. …”
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Egyptian personal piety and Israel's wisdom literature by S. Fischer

“…Hymns and prayers of personal piety developed in the New Kingdom at the same time as “heretic” Harpers’ songs and love songs. The personal piety affected also the genre of instructions. …”
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Dealing with Food Allergies by Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich Schneider, Soohyoun Ahn, Susie Richardson

“… A food allergy is an immune system reaction that happens after a person consumes what is normally considered a safe food. …”
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Stubby-Root Nematode, Paratrichodorus minor (Colbran) Siddiqi (Nematoda: Adenophorea: Triplonchida: Diphtherophorina: Trichodoridae: Trichodoridae) by William T. Crow

“… Nematodes in the family Trichodoridae (Thorne, 1935) Siddiqi, 1961, are commonly called "stubby-root" nematodes, because feeding by these nematodes can cause a stunted or "stubby" appearing root system. Paratrichodorus minor is the most common species of stubby-root nematode in Florida, and in tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide. …”
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Hurricane Preparation: Evacuating Your Home by Elizabeth B. Bolton

“… During the months of potential hurricanes, it is important to plan for the worst and hope that it never happens. For example, you and your family may be asked to leave your home due to some emergency conditions in your community. …”
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Re-interpretation as transformation. Perspectives and challenges for Old Testament interpretation by D.J. Human

“…Because these processes happened within the range of a long history of development of Old Testament literature, the article first discusses important hermeneutical realities or directives for Old Testament interpretation. …”
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"Garden of Eden" or "Paradise of delight"? The Septuagint's rendering of ??? in the book of Genesis by H. Ausloos

“…as a toponym; on the other hand, in his word choice, it appears that the author aimed to characterise the specific nature of the “Eden” as a place of plenty and wealth. …”
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