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How can I import references from Google Scholar to EndNote?

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For doing so, you will need to configure Google Scholar to send references to EndNote. Then you will be able to send references to EndNote by clicking on the "Import into EndNote" link.  Follow these steps to configure Google Scholar to send references to EndNote: Go to the Google Scholar home page at http://scholar.google.com Click on the "Scholar Preferences" link. Under "Bibliography Manager" select the option "Show links to import citations into" and choose "EndNote" in the drop down box. Click on the "Save Preferences" button. Follow these steps to import search results into EndNote: After performing a search on Google Scholar click on the "Import into EndNote" link for the reference you want to import. If you are presented with a window asking if you want to "Open" or "Save" the file, choose to open the file. A "Select a Reference Library...

Different types of derivatives market

Derivatives are financial instruments used to manage one's exposure to today's volatile markets. A derivative product's value depends upon and is derived from an underlying instrument, such as commodities, interest rates, indices or stocks.  In other words, a derivative is a financial contract with a value linked to the expected future price movements of an underlying asset it is linked. It is used as a tool for hedging, speculating and arbitraging.  Forward Forward contract forms the oldest type of derivatives market. Forward by definition is an agreement to buy and sell a specified security at a specified price to be delivered at the maturity date in the future. The agreement is privately arranged to fulfill the need of both contracting parties, a buyer and seller. If one party intends to close out the contract it must be at the consent of the other party. Therefore a forward contract is technically referred to as a privately negotiated agreement. Futures Futures are ...

Assignment 5 (final), Implementing a functional web-based learning environment prototype

Implementing a functional web-based learning environment prototype Assignment description Today there are many options for web users to create a website for teaching and learning, a web based learning environment. Users with sufficient technical skills who also have access to web storage/server can set up a self-hosted learning environment and those less technically experienced can use hosted services to set up the learning environment. Your task is to identify a context and a learning need and to design and implement a functional web-based learning environment prototype that serves your purpose. For instance, you could set up a site for music or language training, a digital portfolio for primary school, a social network for a (fictive) economic or non-profit association. You can also work with a mobile interface, if required by the context you have chosen. Try to identify a need in which you have previous experience or is of interest to you. You are free to decide whether to build t...