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Open AccessDoes endometrial scratching increase the rate of spontaneous conception in couples with unexplained infertility and a good prognosis (Hunault > 30%)? Study protocol of the SCRaTCH-OFO trial: a randomized controlled trial
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Open AccessQuality of life of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in the Netherlands: results of a longitudinal multicentre study
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Open AccessThe likelihood of holding outdoor skating marathons in the Netherlands as a policy-relevant indicator of climate change
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Influence of the surface tension components of stainless steel on fouling caused by calcium phosphate
In terms of the phenomenology of the build-up of calcium phosphate deposits, surface tension components do not seem to affect the sequence of steps involved in the deposition process. Three phases can easily b...
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We cloned and characterized the epoxide hydrolase gene, EPH1, from Rhodotorula glutinis. The EPH1 open reading frame of 1230 bp was interrupted by nine introns and encoded a polypeptide of 409 amino acids with a...
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Methane concentrations 1990–1997: what do they tell?
Generally, spatial and temporal fluctuations in concentrations of methane are poorly understood. For this reason, a project has been started with the title: ”Sources, regional scaling and validation of CH4 and N2
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Oxidation States and Structure of the Manganese Cluster in the S0 State of the Oxygen Evolving Complex
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It is well known from history and prehistory that there are close relationships between environmental changes and the social, cultural, and economic development within a region. However, environmental impact a...
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Exchange rate theories
A four-period classification is used to categorise recent exchange-rate theories or models. In the very short period, only capital flows are relevant. In the short period, both capital flows and payments on th...
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The determination of aldehydes in the exhaust gases of LPG fuelled engines
The exhaust gas of a LPG fuelled engine is drawn through two bubblers in series in an ice bath, and filled with saturated 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine in 2M HCl. After heating the derivatives are extracted with ...