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Engineering, Marine
A. J. Perez, F. Cui, J. Penaloza-Gutierrez, S. Zeidi, N. Sinha, M. Boufadel, C. Smith, D. W. Murphy, A. E. Tejada-Martinez
Summary: Research shows that higher wind stress allows Langmuir supercells (LS) to spread oil droplets throughout upwelling and downwelling limbs within the first 80 minutes after release, while weaker wind leads to weaker LS that limits dispersion to the downwelling limbs forming retention zones.
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Mathematics
Yasmeen Idilbi-Bayaa, Mahmoud Qadan
Summary: We conducted a comprehensive analysis on the 30-day expected volatility of individual US stocks, domestic indices, and US Treasury notes. Our findings reveal significant non-random movement patterns on Mondays and Fridays, particularly on the first two and fifth Mondays of the month. This information is crucial for investors interested in volatility instruments.
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Business, Finance
Yulia Merkoulova, Chris Veld
Summary: In this study, we use a representative survey to examine the economic and non-economic factors that influence stock market participation. We find that inertia is a significant factor, with many individuals unwilling to invest in stocks due to the time and effort involved. Additionally, factors such as age and gender indirectly impact the assertion of non-investors who claim they will never invest in stocks.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Selim Kazaz, Emanuel Billeter, Filippo Longo, Andreas Borgschulte, Zbigniew Lodziana
Summary: The provision of atomic hydrogen by hydrogen dissociation catalysts only moderately accelerates the hydrogenation rate of magnesium. This fact is explained through a combined approach using surface science techniques and Density Functional Theory calculations. The calculations demonstrate the electronic structure changes during the transformation of magnesium into magnesium hydride, which make fractional hydrogen coverage on the surface and substoichiometric hydrogen content in the bulk energetically unfavorable. Experimental measurements using Reflecting Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy confirm that hydrogenation occurs via the growth of magnesium hydride without the presence of chemisorbed hydrogen on the metallic magnesium surface.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Benjamin L. Rice, Justin Lessler, Clifton McKee, C. Jessica E. Metcalf
Summary: Studying the failure of MERS-CoV to trigger a pandemic can help us understand the pandemic potential of pathogens and highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of how viral genetic changes relate to population-level transmission.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Benjamin L. Rice, Justin Lessler, Clifton McKee, C. Jessica E. Metcalf
Summary: Despite multiple spillover events and short chains of transmission, MERS-CoV has never triggered a pandemic while its relative, SARS-CoV-2, has successfully led to a pandemic. Understanding the mystery of why MERS-CoV failed to trigger a pandemic could provide insights into the pandemic potential of pathogens.
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Agronomy
Elena Melia-Marti, Natalia Lajara-Camilleri, Ana Martinez-Garcia, Juan F. Julia-Igual
Summary: Mergers have played a relevant role in the business development of many agri-food cooperatives, but many merger processes end up failing. The main reasons for these failures include defensive localisms, lack of commitment to the merger from members and directors, and communication failures.
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Orthopedics
Benjamin D. Kagan, Michael S. Roberts, Mark A. Haimes, Michael Blankstein, Patrick C. Schottel
Summary: This study investigated the degree of error in intraoperative rotational imaging of the distal femur due to parallax. The results showed that when the femoral condyles were off-center in the imaging field of view, parallax caused rotational discrepancies in fluoroscopic imaging. If the femoral condyles were not perfectly centered during intraoperative rotational imaging, parallax could result in potentially significant rotational deformity, even if the femurs appeared to be well-matched after surgery.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Rayane Stephanie Gomes De Freitas, Elke Stedefeldt
Summary: The level of food contamination in commercial restaurants is directly related to the quality of training provided to kitchen workers. The current training in food safety practices (FSP) is ineffective in terms of methods and content. Reasons for noncompliance include unprepared leadership and a lack of constant surveillance of kitchen workers. Improving compliance with food safety practices requires everyone in commercial restaurants to take responsibility.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Rheumatology
Yasaman Emad, Nicola Dalbeth, John Weinman, Trudie Chalder, Keith J. Petrie
Summary: The objective of this study was to examine the reasons for nonadherence to allopurinol as reported by patients, and to compare intentional nonadherence between patients who achieved the target serum urate levels and those who did not. The results showed that the most commonly reported reasons for nonadherence were the desire to lead a normal life and the strategy of testing the treatment. Patients who did not achieve the target levels reported more concerns about the medication and were more likely to use testing as a reason for nonadherence.
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Sebastian Rohe, Marie Oltmer, Hendrik Wolter, Nina Gmeiner, Julia Tschersich
Summary: This paper analyzes the challenges and barriers of organic breeding from the perspective of technological innovation system. The study provides empirical research through interviews with food retailers and breeding initiatives in Germany. It contributes to the understanding of the diffusion of organically bred varieties, seed commons debate, and agri-food innovation. The identification of barriers and vicious cycles can be helpful for practitioners and policymakers in promoting this agricultural niche.
ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION AND SOCIETAL TRANSITIONS
(2022)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Paula Sweeney
Summary: There is a growing claim that we should grant rights to social robots and protect them from harm due to our tendency to emotionally attach to them. However, there is little evidence to support this claim and introducing legislation in this area may restrict progress in social care.
MINDS AND MACHINES
(2022)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Vyshnavi Vennelakanti, Grace L. Li, Heather J. Kulik
Summary: Selective halogenation plays an important role in fine chemical applications, but C-H fluorination faces challenges. In this study, computational calculations reveal differences in structural and energetic preferences between fluoride and chloride/bromide intermediates throughout the catalytic cycle. The possibility of isomerization playing a role in reaction selectivity differences is also investigated. The study provides potential steps towards engineering nonheme iron halogenases for selective C-H fluorination.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Psychology, Applied
Ethan R. Burris, Luis L. Martins, Yurianna Kimmons
Summary: This research examines the influence of different ways in which employees voice their ideas on managerial endorsement. It finds that voice that mixes both promotive and prohibitive elements is less likely to be endorsed by managers compared to voice that is uniformly promotive or prohibitive. The study also shows that endorsement is contingent on the consistency of the voice type with managerial regulatory focus. These findings provide important insights for employees on how to effectively voice their ideas to managers and for managers on their evaluation of employee voice.
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND HUMAN DECISION PROCESSES
(2022)
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Business
Selin Gurgun, Emily Arden-Close, Keith Phalp, Raian Ali
Summary: This paper aims to provide a foundation for future research on why users do not challenge misinformation on digital platforms. By synthesizing findings from relevant fields, the paper identifies potential reasons for online silence towards misinformation, including self-oriented, relationship-oriented, others-oriented, content-oriented, individual characteristics, and technical factors. These reasons serve as a starting point for researching interventions to reduce reluctance and abstinence regarding the challenge of misinformation.
