We investigate the controls upon the shape of freely extending spits using a one-contour-line model of shoreline evolution.In contrast to existing frameworks that suggest that spits are oriented in the direction of alongshore sediment transport and that wave refraction around the spit end is the primary cause of recurving, our results suggest that
Structural Modeling Based on Supply Chain Integration in Relation to Supply Chain Risk, Product Quality and Innovation Capability
This study aims to investigate the unique features of the food supply chain, examining the impact of food supply chain integration, consisting of internal integration, supplier and customer, the quality of food products and product innovation capability.Managers need to understand the importance of supplier and customer integration when responding
Firms’ participation in the Swiss COVID-19 loan programme
Abstract This paper analyses the determinants of firm participation in the Swiss COVID-19 loan programme, which aims to bridge firms’ liquidity shortfalls that have resulted from the pandemic.State-guaranteed COVID-19 loans are widely used by Swiss firms, with 20% of all firms participating, resulting in a sizeable programme of 2.4% of GDP.We use
Contribution of Adipose Tissue Oxidative Stress to Obesity-Associated Diabetes Risk and Ethnic Differences: Focus on Women of African Ancestry
Adipose tissue (AT) storage capacity is central in the maintenance of whole-body homeostasis, especially in obesity states.However, sustained nutrients overflow may dysregulate this function resulting in L-GLUTAMINE 100% FREE FORM adipocytes hypertrophy, AT hypoxia, inflammation and oxidative stress.Systemic inflammation may also contribute to the