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A versatile model for lifetime of a component under stress
Abstract In this study, a versatile model, called (alpha)-monotone inverse Weibull distribution ((alpha)IW), for lifetime of a component under stress is introduced by using the (alpha)-monotone concept. The (alpha)IW distribution is also expressed as a scale-mixture between the inverse Weibull distribution and uniform distribution on (0, 1). The (alpha)IW distribution includes (alpha)-monotone inverse exponential and (alpha)-monotone…
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MdNup62 involved in salt and osmotic stress tolerance in apple
Abstract Abiotic stress of plants has serious consequences on the development of the apple industry. Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) control nucleoplasmic transport and play an important role in the regulation of plant abiotic stress response. However, the effects of NPCs on apple salt and osmotic stress responses have not been reported yet. In this study,…
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New chief financial officer for foundation
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania recently appointed Steven M. Simms as chief financial officer. Simms joins the foundation with over two decades of accounting and finance experience. He most recently served as the comptroller and business operations manager at Lycoming County Resource Management Services. He has worked in…
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VIDEO: Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, discusses gene editing, ORBITA-2, artificial intelligence
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Nutcracker Village Opens Tuesday in Downtown Steubenville
Residents of the Steubenville Nutcracker Village will be taking their places throughout downtown in preparation for Tuesday’s opening night. The nutcrackers will remain on display through Jan. 6. (Photo Provided) <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> STEUBENVILLE — The months-long process of getting the downtown area ready for Christmas is almost over. At Fort Steuben Park, Christmas…
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Food Kitchens Looking For Deer Donations
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> Chautauqua County is a celebrated deer hunter destination that has become well-known for large herds of whitetail deer. The NYS Southern Zone Regular Big Game season will open Saturday at 30 minutes before sunrise. Last year, Chautauqua County deer hunters harvested 10,515 deer, averaging 4.0 bucks per square mile and 5.9…
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Donald L. Fischer
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> Donald L. Fischer, 90, of Williamsport, passed away at the Williamsport Home on Nov. 16, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bastress Twp. on July 14, 1933, a son of John H. and Audrey Belle (Snyder) Fischer. He was a 1952 graduate of St. Mary’s High…
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‘Love and trust’ lead Big Red to regional title
UP THE MIDDLE — Big Red’s Savier Faulks rushes through a hole for yardage against Sheridan’s defense during Friday’s Division IV, Region 15 Championship at New Philadelphia’s Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium. — Andrew Grimm <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> NEW PHILADELPHIA — “Love and trust.” Those are the words Hall of Fame Big Red head coach…
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State proposes public hunting area in Kanaio
The sweeping landscape of Kanaio is seen in 2016, back when the state was considering the creation of a hunting and game reserve in the area. At the time, residents raised concerns over safety, illegal hunting and depletion of resources. Now the state is considering the creation of a forest reserve in Kanaio that it…
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Mary Kay Recognized For Leadership In Conservation And Sustainability In 2023 Texan By Nature 20
Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skin care innovation and sustainability, is included in the 2023 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), a recognition by the conservation nonprofit, Texan by Nature. Founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, Texan by Nature annually celebrates Texas-based companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to conservation and…