Triaxial Mechanical Properties and Micromechanism of Calcareous Sand Modified by Nanoclay and Cement by Wei Wang, Jian Li, Jun Hu

“…The optimum admixture ratio of nanoclay was 8%, and its peak stress was 23%-39% higher than that of CCS. (2) The peak stress and strain of NCCS showed a linear correlation. (3) Compared with CCS, the internal friction angle and cohesion of NCCS were increased by 5.2% and 52%, respectively. (4) Nanoclay could improve the compactness and structure of cement calcareous sand, and the macroscopic performance is the improvement of peak stress and cohesion.…”
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The dynamics behind private banking growth in Egypt by Doaa M. Salman Abdou, Yomna Alarabi

“…The determinants are bank specific (liquidity, capital adequacy, bank size, asset structure, credit risk, and non-performing loans), industry-specific (industry concentration and banking industry development), and macroeconomics (economic growth and inflation). …”
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Study on Sound Absorption of Road Acoustic Screens Under Simulated Weathering by Artur NOWOŚWIAT, Jerzy BOCHEN, Leszek DULAK, Rafał ŻUCHOWSKI

“…For the tests, we selected timber or steel screens with a traditional multilayer structure and also one innovative type of simplified design. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Progressive Collapse of Prestressed Concrete Frames after the Loss of Middle Column by Tao Yang, Wanqing Chen, Zhongqing Han

“…Accidental loads such as explosion and vehicle impact could lead to failure of one or several load-bearing members in the structures, which is likely to trigger disproportionate progressive collapse of overall structures. …”
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The Impact of Tourism Activities on Carbon Emissions: Evidence Using a Time-Varying Parameter Vector Autoregression Model by A. Nazif Çatık, Esra Ballı, Coşkun Akdeniz, Cihan Çobanoğlu, Mohamad Husam Helmi

“…This article examines the impact of tourism activities, economic growth, and energy demand on environmental degradation in Turkey using Primiceri’s (2005) time-varying parameter structural vector autoregression model for the period 1991:Q1 to 2020:Q1. …”
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Efficient State Synchronization in Distributed Electrical Grid Systems Using Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types by Arsentii Prymushko, Ivan Puchko, Mykola Yaroshynskyi, Dmytro Sinko, Hryhoriy Kravtsov, Volodymyr Artemchuk

“…Modern electrical grids are evolving towards distributed architectures, necessitating efficient and reliable state synchronization mechanisms to maintain structural and functional consistency. This paper investigates the application of conflict-free replicated data types (CRDTs) for representing and synchronizing the states of distributed electrical grid systems (DEGSs). …”
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Characterization of oral microbiota of children with hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by enterovirus A 71 by Nan Shen, Rang Wu, Tiantian Lu, Yazhou Jiang, Tao Ning, Song Liu, Xiang Liu, Suyue Zhu, Jibing Qiao

“…Our study, therefore, aimed to identify the structural changes in the oral microbiota and biomarkers in children with HFMD caused by enterovirus A 71 (EV-A71). …”
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Natural soils’ shear strength prediction: A morphological data-centric approach by Maher Omar, Mohamed G. Arab, Emran Alotaibi, Khalid A. Alshibli, Abdallah Shanableh, Hussein Elmehdi, Dima A. Hussien Malkawi, Ali Tahmaz

“…The deformation characteristics and constitutive behavior of granular materials under normal forces acting on particles are dependent on the geometry of the grain structure, fabrics and the inter-particle friction. …”
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Polarization Reconfigurable, Single-Layer, 2-D, Monopulse Array Antenna With Compact Comparator Circuit by Noman Ahmad, Muhammad Waseem, Nosherwan Shoaib, Haq Nawaz, Sultan Shoaib, Khaled A. Aljaloud, Rifaqat Hussain, Symeon Nikolaou

“…The overall size of the antenna system is only <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$1.93\mathrm {\lambda }_{\mathrm {o}} \times 2.26\mathrm {\lambda }_{\mathrm {o}} \times 0.0254\mathrm {\lambda }_{\mathrm {o}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> making the proposed single-layered structure a potential candidate for un-ambiguous, dual-axis monopulse direction-finding and polarimetric radar applications.…”
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A clinical trial on the effectiveness of MERITA group therapy for emotion regulation and interpersonal skills in children and adolescents exposed to abuse and domestic violence by Mar Alvarez-Segura, Anna Butjosa, María Angeles Navarro, Eva María Ortiz-Jiménez, Teresa Richart, Paola De Rose, Veronica Sperandini, Fernando Lacasa

“…The structure of the MERITA protocol and the rigorous design based on the SPIRIT methodology and the CONSORT guidelines made it an optimal protocol for conducting a clinical trial. …”
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The Double-Edged Sword Effect of Empathic Concern on Mental Health and Behavioral Outcomes: The Mediating Role of Excessive Adaptation by Rui Wang, Xuanyu Zhang, Lixin Zhu, Huina Teng, Dengdeng Zhang, Boyu Qiu

“…Empathic concern, excessive adaptation, prosocial behaviors, reactive aggression, depression, and positive mental health were assessed using established scales. Structural equation modeling and Bayesian linear regression were applied to analyze the paths. …”
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Using bootstrap fourier granger causality test in quantiles to re-examine Pollution Haven/Halo hypotheses in China and G3 countries by Chang Tsangyao, Chen Sheng-Tung, Wang Mei-Chih

“…We re-examine the Pollution Haven and Pollution Halo hypotheses (PHEH and PHALH) using a quantile-based Bootstrap Fourier Granger causality test, a method adept at identifying non-linear structural breaks. Our study encompasses data from China and the G3 countries (Japan, the UK, and the USA) spanning the period from 1980 to 2020. …”
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Tuning surface interactions with bentonite-graphite composite material for fouling-resistant electrochemical sensing of phenol in olive mill wastewater by Soukaina El Abbadi, Abdelaziz Elgamouz, Abdel-Nasser Kawde, Mohamed Douma, Hajar El Moustansiri, Najib Tijani

“…The bentonite modifier was comprehensively characterized by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms (BET), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), revealing a high surface area and layered structure conducive to molecular-level interactions in liquid-phase sensing. …”
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Selective monoformylation of naphthalene-fused propellanes for methylene-alternating copolymers by Kenichi Kato, Tatsuki Hiroi, Seina Okada, Shunsuke Ohtani, Tomoki Ogoshi

“…The propellane skeletons have well-defined 3D structures and moderate flexibility at the same time. …”
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EXPERIENCE OF CLINICAL USE OF ULTRASOUND GUIDANCE FOR CERVICAL PLEXUS BLOCK IN RECONSTRUCTIVE CAROTID SURGERY by V. M. Kraynik, D. I. Novikov, A. Yu. Zaytsev, S. P. Kozlov, Yu. V. Deshko, A. V. Gavrilenko, A. V. Kuklin

“…The superficial cervical plexus block was performed under ultrasound guidance (Fujifilm Sonosite Edge Inc. – US) with a linear sensor (Sonosite HFL38 13-6MHz).Results. The superficial cervical plexus block with ultrasound guidance allowed choosing the most appropriate area for the administration of local anesthetic, visualizing the movement of the puncture needle in the neck structures and minimizing the risks of damage to large vessels and nerves, excluding the possibility of intravascular injection of a local anesthetic.…”
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Extending the technology acceptance model: The role of subjective norms, ethics, and trust in AI tool adoption among students by Rochman Hadi Mustofa, Trian Gigih Kuncoro, Dwi Atmono, Hardika Dwi Hermawan, Sukirman

“…This study extends the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to investigate the adoption of AI tools among university students, incorporating Ethics and Trust as moderating variables and Subjective Norms as a quadratic variable. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) on a sample of 437 students’ reveals that Perceived Usefulness (PU) significantly influences Attitude Toward Using (ATU), while Perceived Ease of Use (PU) significantly influences Attitude Toward Using (ATU), while Perceived Ease of Use (PEoU) does not, suggesting familiarity with technology reduces the role of ease of use. …”
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Growing-Related Changes in Arterial Properties of Healthy Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Nonexposed to Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Analysis of Gender-Related Differences by S. Curcio, V. García-Espinosa, M. Arana, I. Farro, P. Chiesa, G. Giachetto, Y. Zócalo, D. Bia

“…The aims of our work were to determine normal aging rates for structural and functional arterial parameters in healthy children, adolescents, and young adults and to identify gender-related differences in these aging rates. …”
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In-Situ Experimental Study of Closed-Diaphragm Wall Foundations for Cross-Sea Suspension Bridges by Wenshuai Li, Qiyu Tao, Chao Li, Xin Wang, Weiming Gong, Guoliang Dai

“…This study examines the in-situ lateral static load behavior of a closed-diaphragm wall foundation, aiming to better understand its load–displacement response, structural behavior, and soil interaction under horizontal loading. …”
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Numerical and Experimental-Based Framework for Fuel Cell System Fatigue Analysis in Frequency Domain by Zhe Liu, Mingjie Wang, Pengbo Guo, Dawei Gao, Yunkai Gao

“…Critical locations for potential structural fatigue were identified, and the simulation results were corroborated through fatigue testing. …”
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Elastic Modulus Prediction of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Different Machine Learning Models by Chaohui Zhang, Peng Liu, Tiantian Song, Bin He, Wei Li, Yuansheng Peng

“…Elastic modulus, crucial for assessing material stiffness and structural deformation, has recently gained popularity in predictions using data-driven methods. …”
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