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Examining the usage of Instagram as a source of information for young consumers when determining tourist destinations

Background: Online social networking websites have revolutionised communication in the postmodern era of today.Specifically, Instagram has witnessed a phenomenal growth, and the site is particularly popular with young consumers in South Africa.Instagram is seen by this cohort as a source of information to determine their tourism destinations.Object

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Prevalence of and socioeconomic gradient in low birth weight in Ethiopia: further analysis of the 2016 demographic and health survey data

Abstract Background Evidence suggests appearance of socioeconomic gradient in the probability of low birth weight (LBW).Such evidence, however, is scanty in Ethiopia.The study aimed to examine the prevalence of and socioeconomic gradient in LBW in Ethiopia.Method Data for the study were drawn from the Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey conducte

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Tribological Properties of Novel Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Phosphorus Containing Ionic Liquid Hybrids in Grease

A continuing quest exists to develop high-performance grease capable of meeting extreme demands of high energy efficiency and durability of modern mechanical systems.In this study, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and ionic liquids (IL) either singly or as a binary additive system were prepared to study the tribological performance of lithium

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