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Vertical distribution of microplastics in water bodies causes sublethal effects and changes in Daphnia magna swimming behaviour by Magester, Sergi, Barcelona, Aina, Colomer, Jordi, Serra, Teresa

“…Plastic debris has been found to be ubiquitous in many aquatic ecosystems and is constantly accumulating, not only because more and more plastic is being…”
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Stem stiffness functionality in a submerged canopy patch under oscillatory flow by Barcelona, Aina, Colomer, Jordi, Serra, Teresa

“…Seagrass canopies are coastal ecosystems that are able to modify the abiotic environment through their architectural structure. They have different structural…”
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Algorithmic quoting, trading, and market quality in agricultural commodity futures markets by Hu, Zhepeng, Serra, Teresa, Garcia, Philip

“…This paper investigates the effect of algorithmic trading activity, as measured by quoting, on the corn, soybean, and live cattle commodity futures market…”
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Flow structure in canopy models dominated by progressive waves by Pujol, Dolors, Serra, Teresa, Colomer, Jordi, Casamitjana, Xavier

“…► Vertical profile of mean current follows Longuet-Higgins’ model for progressive waves. ► Submerged and emergent rigid plants (>640stems/m2) modify the…”
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Temperature-driven response reversibility and short-term quasi-acclimation of Daphnia magna by Müller, Mara F, Colomer, Jordi, Serra, Teresa

“…Analysing the effect water temperature has on Daphnia magna is essential in anticipating the impact climate change will have on this freshwater zooplanktonic…”
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Local hydrodynamics at edges of marine canopies under oscillatory flows by Serra, Teresa, Oldham, Carolyn, Colomer, Jordi

“…Canopy fragmentation increases both spatial heterogeneity and patch edges which, in turn, is then likely to modify the local hydrodynamics in the canopy. The…”
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Food scare crises and price volatility: The case of the BSE in Spain by Serra, Teresa

“…► In this study we examine the impact of the BSE on Spanish beef prices. ► We focus on price volatility responses of prices in the beef marketing chain. ► We…”
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The World of Edges in Submerged Vegetated Marine Canopies: From Patch to Canopy Scale by Colomer, Jordi, Serra, Teresa

“…This review describes the world of edges in submerged vegetated marine canopies (seagrasses, saltmarshes, and seaweeds) where an edge is a boundary with a…”
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The social dimension of firm performance: a data envelopment approach by Chambers, Robert G., Serra, Teresa

“…A data envelopment model is proposed to quantify the social dimension of firm performance. Corporate social responsibility activities are treated as netputs to…”
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Interactions between Fragmented Seagrass Canopies and the Local Hydrodynamics by El Allaoui, Nazha, Serra, Teresa, Colomer, Jordi, Soler, Marianna, Casamitjana, Xavier, Oldham, Carolyn

“…The systematic creation of gaps within canopies results in fragmentation and the architecture of fragmented canopies differs substantially from non-fragmented…”
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Occupation, Literacy, Anthropometric Traits, and Life Expectancy of Italian Men Born 1900–1910: Evidence From Military Conscription Registers by Bruno, Francesco, Aceto, Mirella Aurora, Abondio, Paolo, Paparazzo, Ersilia, Bartolomeo, Denise, Serra Cassano, Teresa, Crocco, Paolina, Geracitano, Silvana, Filippelli, Gianfranco, Passarino, Giuseppe, Montesanto, Alberto

“…Objective The aim is to explore the role of anthropometric traits and sociodemographic characteristics on human survival. Methods Anthropometrics and…”
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Fostering Critical Reflection in Primary Education through STEAM Approaches by Bassachs, Marcel, Cañabate, Dolors, Nogué, Lluís, Serra, Teresa, Bubnys, Remigijus, Colomer, Jordi

“…This paper describes a quantitative study that explores teaching practices in primary education to sustain the hypothesis that students’ critical thinking may…”
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Measuring technical and environmental efficiency in a state-contingent technology by Serra, Teresa, Chambers, Robert G., Oude Lansink, Alfons

“…•Previous research on technical and environmental efficiency measurement is extended.•A state-contingent framework is used to model risk.•Data envelopment…”
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The Mixing Regime and Turbidity of Lake Banyoles (NE Spain): Response to Climate Change by Serra, Teresa, Pascual, Josep, Brunet, Ramon, Colomer, Jordi

“…This study analyses the water temperature changes in Lake Banyoles over the past four decades. Lake Banyoles, Spain’s second highest lake, situated in the…”
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Farmers' objectives as determinants of organic farming adoption: the case of Catalonian vineyard production by Kallas, Zein, Serra, Teresa, Gil, José Maria

“…This article assesses the decision to adopt organic farming practices. We use Duration Analysis (DA) to determine why farmers adopt organic farming practices…”
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Fragmentation in Seagrass Canopies Can Alter Hydrodynamics and Sediment Deposition Rates by Serra, Teresa, Gracias, Nuno, Hendriks, Iris E.

“…Seagrasses are valuable coastal ecosystems that protect the seabed from waves and currents. They are threatened by predominately anthropogenic activities which…”
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Nonlinearities in the U.S. corn-ethanol-oil-gasoline price system by Serra, Teresa, Zilberman, David, Gil, José M., Goodwin, Barry K.

“…We use a smooth transition vector error correction model to assess price relationships within the U.S. ethanol industry. Monthly ethanol, corn, oil, and…”
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Shadow prices of social capital in rural India, a nonparametric approach by Serra, Teresa, Poli, Elena

“…•The role of social capital on production efficiency and productivity is assessed.•We focus on a sample of small cotton farms in Maharashtra, India.•Data…”
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Efficiency of different shear devices on flocculation by Serra, Teresa, Colomer, Jordi, Logan, Bruce E.

“…Various types of coagulation devices have been used to study aggregation, with the goal of understanding aggregation dynamics in natural and engineered…”
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An Anthocyanin-Rich Extract Obtained from Portuguese Blueberries Maintains Its Efficacy in Reducing Microglia-Driven Neuroinflammation after Simulated Digestion by Serra, Diana, Henriques, Joana F, Serra, Teresa, Bento Silva, Andreia, Bronze, Maria Rosário, Dinis, Teresa C P, Almeida, Leonor M

“…Dietary polyphenols are multi-target compounds that have been considered promising candidates in strategies for the mitigation of neurological diseases, acting…”
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