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Aberrant subvesical bile ducts identified during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A rare case report and review of the literature
(2017)Introduction Aberrant subvesical bile ducts are a scarce anatomical variation, consisted by a network of bile ducts located in the peri-hepatic capsule of the gallbladder fossa. These rare ducts are usually discovered ... -
The absorption and metabolism of a single L-menthol oral versus skin administration: Effects on thermogenesis and metabolic rate
(2015)We investigated the absorption and metabolism pharmacokinetics of a single L-menthol oral versus skin administration and the effects on human thermogenesis and metabolic rate. Twenty healthy adults were randomly distributed ... -
Acaricidal effect of three zeolite formulations on different life stages of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) and Acarus siro L. (Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae)
(2018)The mould mite, Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) (Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae) and the flour mite, Acarus siro L. (Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae) are very common stored-product mites found in a wide spectrum of commodities of ... -
Acceptor doping effects on microstructure, thermal and electrical properties of proton-conducting BaCe0.5Zr0.3Ln0.2O3-δ (Ln = Yb, Gd, Sm, Nd, la or Y) ceramics for solid oxide fuel cell applications
(2016)In the present work, six materials belonging to Ln-doped BaCeO3-BaZrO3 system (Ln = Yb, Y, Gd, Sm, Nd, La) are prepared and characterized. The impact of the type of the acceptor dopant on i) the microstructure (relative ... -
Accounting discretion and executive cash compensation: An empirical investigation of corporate governance, credit ratings and firm value
(2018)This study focuses on executive compensation that takes the form of cash. It examines the association between executive compensation and corporate governance, income smoothing, discretionary accruals and firm value. It ... -
Active control of wind turbines through varying blade tip sweep
(2019)In this research work an introduction to the concept of an actively controlled horizontal axis wind turbine through varying blade tip sweep, is presented. The concept refers to variable tip swept rotor blades, that have ... -
An active sunlight redirection system for daylight enhancement beyond the perimeter zone
(2017)Over the past years, extensive research has been carried out in the creation of working environments that utilize natural light as their primary source of illumination. Transferring glare-free daylight into the core of the ... -
Advanced materials for SOFC application: Strategies for the development of highly conductive and stable solid oxide proton electrolytes
(2016)The basic strategies of improving the stability of proton-conducting electrolytes based on barium cerate (BaCeO3) by means of: (i) co-doping, (ii) doping by nonmetallic elements and (iii) composites development, are ... -
Advancements of nanotechnologies in crop promotion and soil fertility: Benefits, life cycle assessment, and legislation policies
(2021)Increasing agricultural production has become one of the key components to bridge the gap between securing food resources and sustainable development goals (SDGs), namely, no poverty, zero hunger, preservation of natural ... -
The Aegean Sea demersal fishery under four climatic and socio-political futures
(2022)The future of the Aegean Sea demersal fishery is projected under four climatic and socio-political scenarios, namely: “World Markets“, “Global Sustainability”, “National Enterprise” and “Local Stewardship”. The scenarios ... -
Aerobic fitness as a parameter of importance for labour loss in the heat
(2021)Objectives: To derive an empirical model for the impact of aerobic fitness (maximal oxygen consumption; V̇O2max in mL∙kg−1∙min−1) on physical work capacity (PWC) in the heat. Design: Prospective, repeated measures. Methods: ... -
Aldehyde levels in e-cigarette aerosol: Findings from a replication study and from use of a new-generation device
(2018)Purpose A recent study identified high aldehyde emissions from e-cigarettes (ECs), that when converted to reasonable daily human EC liquid consumption, 5 g/day, gave formaldehyde exposure equivalent to 604–3257 tobacco ... -
Almond and walnut shell-derived biochars affect sorption-desorption, fractionation, and release of phosphorus in two different soils
(2020)Effective soil phosphorus (P) management requires higher level of knowledge concerning its sorption-desorption, fractionation, and release, as well as its interactions with soil amendments including biochar (BC). The purpose ... -
Ammonia-induced inhibition of manure-based continuous biomethanation process under different organic loading rates and associated microbial community dynamics
(2021)Three Continuously Stirred Tank Reactors (CTSRs) were operating at steady state conditions with Organic Loading Rates (OLR) of 2.09, 3.024 and 4.0 g VS L−1 d−1. Glucose was used as the sole factor for increasing the OLR, ... -
Analysis of 20 year data for the assessment of dietary exposure to chemical contaminants in the region of Thessaly, Greece
(2022)Food safety is a key issue for the modern consumer who is often exposed through diet to a variety of hazardous agents. The presence of chemical contaminants in food is an important risk factor with potential serious ... -
Analysis of gas separation, conductance and equivalent single gas approach for binary gas mixture flow expansion through tubes of various lengths into vacuum
(2016)The steady-state binary gas mixture expansion through tubes of various lengths into vacuum is considered, focusing on the intensity of gas separation, the computation of conductance and the implementation of the equivalent ... -
Analysis of the impact of automatic shading control scenarios on occupant's comfort and energy load
(2021)Building envelopes should be responsive to boundary conditions changing in short-time, daily, or seasonal patterns. To this end, adaptive facades provide the ability to react, or benefit from, outdoor fluctuations and ... -
The analysis of ‘Financial Resource Curse’ hypothesis for developed countries: Evidence from asymmetric effects with quantile regression
(2020)A vast body of literature either proxies natural resource abundance with total rents or focuses on the natural resource curse hypothesis. Furthermore, most empirical studies in the literature use traditional estimation ... -
Analytical model for the strain analysis of continuous buried pipelines in geohazard areas
(2017)In geohazard areas, buried pipelines are subjected to permanent ground-induced deformations, which constitute major threats for their structural safety. Geohazards include seismic fault movement, liquefaction-induced lateral ... -
Analytical modeling of fatigue crack propagation based on cyclic hardening and a characteristic damage length
(2020)An analytical fatigue crack growth model is developed, which combines effectively a cyclic energy dissipation approach and the strain energy density theory. The model uses cyclic material properties and relies on cyclic ...