Effect of doped wax on the rheological properties and chemical structure of ultraviolet aged bitumen by Mingyuan Chen, Jiuguang Geng, Leilei He, Huaxin Chen, Yongju Hu

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Structural Integrity Analysis of Nozzleless Booster Propellant Grain in the Process of Curing and Cooling by Kui Bin, Liu Qiang, Na Xudong, Liu Jue

“…In order to accurately evaluate the structural integrity level of the solid rocket ramjet nozzleless booster propellant grain during curing and cooling, the structural integrity of the nozzleless booster propellant grain of a solid rocket ramjet engine under uniform temperature field with linear temperature reduction and non-uniform temperature field considering convective heat transfer between nozzleless booster and environment is calculated by using finite element software, and the results of finite element calculation are compared with the measured results of CT. …”
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The Internationalisation of Family Firms: the Role of the Ownership Structure and the Composition of Top Management Team by Aleksandra Wąsowska

“…Contribution & Value Added: The originality of this work lies in treating family firms as a heterogeneous group and investigating the impact of different dimensions of ’familiness’ (i.e. ownership structure, composition of TMTs) upon an internationalisation strategy.     …”
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Spiking dynamics of individual neurons reflect changes in the structure and function of neuronal networks by Ruochen Yang, Heng Ping, Xiongye Xiao, Roozbeh Kiani, Paul Bogdan

“…Abstract Brain networks exhibit diverse topological structures to adapt and support brain functions. The changes in neuronal network architecture can lead to alterations in neuronal spiking activity, yet how individual neuronal behavior reflects network structure remains unexplored. …”
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Machine learning enabled accurate prediction of structural and magnetic properties of cobalt ferrite by Ying Fang, Suraj Mullurkara, Keith M. Taddei, Paul R. Ohodnicki, Guofeng Wang

“…Support vector regression was employed to derive the relation between system energy and atomic structures of CoFe₂O₄. Using this trained machine learning model, atomistic Monte Carlo simulations predicted the equilibrium degree of inversion of CoFe₂O₄ to be 0.755 at 1237 K. …”
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OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF LISTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA by Ibrahim Halidu Saidu, Saidu Amina Umar

“…This study investigates the influence of ownership structure on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) among listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria. …”
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The 102–103° E geodivider in the modern lithosphere structure of Сentral Asia by Yu. G. Gatinsky, T. V. Prokhorova, D. V. Rundquist

“…A quasi-linear zone of noticeable geological and geophysical changes, which coincides approximately with 102–103° E meridians, is termed by the authors as “geodivider”. …”
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Diagnostic capabilities of Jones matrix theziogaphy of the multifractal structure of dehydrated blood films by Yuriy Ushenko, Iryna Soltys, Oleksandr Dubolazov, Sergii Pavlov, Victor Paliy, Marta Garazdiuk, Vasyl Garasym, Oleksandr Ushenko, Ainur Kozbakova

“…The results of the diagnostic application of laser Jones matrix theziography methods of multifractal structure of polycrystalline networks of dehydrated films of blood for differential diagnostics of inflammatory and pathological conditions – "norm – sepsis" are presented. …”
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Exploring the relationship between maternal prenatal stress and brain structure in premature neonates. by Alexandra Lautarescu, Laila Hadaya, Michael C Craig, Antonis Makropoulos, Dafnis Batalle, Chiara Nosarti, A David Edwards, Serena J Counsell, Suresh Victor

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Association between retinal structural changes and disease severity in patients with Parkinson’s disease by Liu Jingyue, Sun Hong

“…[Objective] This study aimed to investigate retinal structural changes in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their correlation with disease severity using optical coherence tomography (OCT). …”
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Effects of day-night temperature fluctuations on top-down cracking development in road structures by Ting Li, Haoyu Qiao, Peng Xu, Guangqing Yang

“…Additionally, the study explores the propagation path of top-down cracking in road structure under cyclic temperature loading. Top-down cracking propagates linearly downward within road structure, with displacement showing an increasing trend as the number of temperature cycles rises. …”
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Self-sensing cement composites for structural monitoring: Behaviour under cyclic loading by Mendoza Reales Oscar, José Aguiar Junior Claudio, de Almeida Carísio Pedro, Teodósio Soares Carlos Fernando, Toledo Filho Romildo

“…As a result, SSCC can be calibrated for use as sensors in concrete structures. However, due to their brittle nature, it remains unclear whether the electrical properties of SSCC remain constant after repeated mechanical loading. …”
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Experimental study on correlation between compressibility and permeability of on-load lignite pore structure by Yankun MA, Mingye HU, Xi ZHANG, Wenwang YANG, Zewen YAN, Zhen ZHANG

“…In order to analyze the correlation between compressibility and permeability of lignite bearing pore structure, the T2 pattern evolution curve and permeability of lignite loading process were tested by uniaxial compression online NMR test method, and the relationship between compressibility coefficient and permeability of lignite pore structure under different stress levels was studied. …”
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An Overview of Seafood Allergens: Structure–Allergenicity Relationship and Allergenicity Elimination Processing Techniques by Yang Yang, Yehao Zhang, Xinrong He, Fei Huan, Jinli Chen, Meng Liu, Siyang He, Shinong Gu, Guangming Liu

“…Physical processing techniques, including thermal and non-thermal treatment, can dramatically influence the conformational and linear epitopes by altering or destroying the structure of an allergen. …”
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Association of Circulating Ceramides With Cardiac Structure and Function in the Community: The Framingham Heart Study by Chike C. Nwabuo, Meredith Duncan, Vanessa Xanthakis, Linda R. Peterson, Gary F. Mitchell, David McManus, Susan Cheng, Ramachandran S. Vasan

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Structural Geomorphology and Tectonic Dynamism of the Lolodorf Segment, Nyong Complex, SW Cameroon by Messi Ottou Eric José, Etoundi Akoa Philémon Rémi, Ntieche Benjamin, Ntomba Sylvestre Martial, Evina Aboula Yannick Saturnin, Ndjigui Paul-Désiré

“… The study of the structural geomorphology and tectonic dynamism of the Lokoundjé and Nyong watersheds has made possible to discriminate the essential geological objects of the Lolodorf region (3°10’- 3°25’N, 10°40’- 10°55’E), in Southern Cameroon. …”
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The influence of linear and nonlinear pedagogies on movement exploration of a weightlifting skill by Riki S. Lindsay, John Komar, Jia Yi Chow, Aden Kittel, Paul Larkin, Michael Spittle

“…The influence of linear and nonlinear pedagogies on movement exploration of a weightlifting skillTraditional linear pedagogy (LP) is frequently criticised for being overly restrictive and limiting the development of individualised movement solutions. …”
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Compact linear accelerator integrated with a high-power microwave source by Zi-Jing Zhang, Weihao Liu, Hongliang Xu

“…This paper presents a novel linear accelerator design that integrates a high-power microwave source directly into the accelerator structure, eliminating the need for external drivers and enabling a more compact, cost-effective, and simplified system. …”
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Evaluation of the flowability and non-linear rheological properties in alkali-activated concretes by Jian Zhang, Zhenming Li, Wentao Wang, Yaxin Tao, Yubo Sun, Xiangsheng Chen

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Reduced Model in H∞ Vibration Control Using Linear Matrix Inequalities by Fernando Sarracini Júnior, Alberto Luiz Serpa

“…The H∞ robust control and Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMI) formulations are employed to the problem of controlling a flexible structure subjected to an external disturbance. …”
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