Enhanced Single-Degree-of-Freedom Analysis of Thin Elastic Plates Subjected to Blast Loading Using an Energy-Based Approach by M. D. Goel, T. Thimmesh, P. Shirbhate, C. Bedon

“…Key assumptions of these models, on the other hand, can strongly affect the expected predictions, hence resulting in possible overconservative or misleading estimates for the response of real structural systems under extreme actions. Among others, the description of the input loads can be responsible for major design issues, thus requiring the use of more refined approaches. …”
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In vivo crosslinking and effective 2D enrichment for proteome wide interactome studies by Philipp Bräuer, Laszlo Tirian, Fränze Müller, Karl Mechtler, Manuel Matzinger

“…Abstract Cross-linking mass spectrometry has evolved as a powerful technique to study protein-protein interactions and to provide structural information. Low reaction efficiencies, and complex matrices lead to challenging system wide crosslink analysis. …”
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FINANCIAL SECTOR AND GROWTH PROCESS IN SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE'S FORMER SOCIALIST COUNTRIES: COULD A KALDORIAN CUMULATIVE CAUSATION APPROACH HELP TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE LINKS BETWEE... by Stavroula DIMKOU, George MAKRIS

“…Our analysis allows us to postulate that, in a post-crisis period, conditions prevail for the potential appearance of future structural impasses of a cumulative nature, which could lead to a systemic crisis and leave the development process of the region's economies exposed.…”
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Employee Competence, Tri Hita Karana, and Compensation: Their Impact on Fraud Awareness in LPD by I Kadek Andy Asmarajaya, Luh Nik Oktarini, Ni Putu Ariyaniati Rahmayuni

“…Academically, this study enriches the literature on fraud prevention through a holistic approach that integrates cultural, structural, and personal aspects in the context of traditional institutions such as LPD.…”
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Leadership empowering behaviour as a predictor of employees' psychological well-being: Evidence from a cross-sectional study among secondary school teachers in Kohat Division, Paki... by Qaiser Suleman, Makhdoom Ali Syed, Saqib Shehzad, Ishtiaq Hussain, Alam Zeb Khattak, Irfan Ullah Khan, Muhammad Amjid, Iqleem Khan

“…Numerous organizations are struggling for structural changes by deserting the old-fashioned organizational management style and implementing an empowering leadership where leaders give more authority to subordinates in decision making and responsibilities with the aim to increase organizational productivity. …”
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Magnetically stimulated transient creep processes in a heterogeneous aluminum alloy with ferromagnetic inclusions by Vladimir Nikolaev, Mounir Friha, Arkady A. Skvortsov, Danila Pshonkin, Aleksandr Abramov, Polina Kuznetsova, Alexandr Kazak

“…We conclude that the elastic modulus H is the most sensitive parameter to the influence of magnetic fields, indicating a significant impact of external MF on the creep dynamics of the structurally heterogeneous aluminum alloy under investigation.…”
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Value-adding effect of foreign direct investment inflow on manufacturing: evidence from South Africa by Moreblessing Muneyinazvo Mano, Anthanasius Fomum Tita, Adefemi A. Obalade

“…The manufacturing sector drives economic growth and structural transformation by fostering job creation, innovation and exports. …”
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Reduced graphene oxide-based absorbance biosensors for detecting Escherichia coli DNA by Chau Nguyen Minh Hoang, Son Hai Nguyen, Mai Thi Tran

“…The functionalized reduced graphene oxide was successfully synthesized using a modified Hummers’ method, followed by a hydrothermal reduction step. Structural, morphological, and chemical properties of the reduced graphene oxide were confirmed through Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. …”
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Distribution Property of Shear Strength Parameters of Q2 and Q3 Loess in Northwest China and Its Application in Reliability Analysis of Natural and Filled Slopes by Xueyan Wang, Yi-li Yuan, Changming Hu, Yuan Mei

“…On the contrary, influence of the variability of c on the reliability index of the fill slope is generally greater than that of φ, which is related to the structural and uniformity of the soil. Finally, relation between slope height and minimum gradient coefficient is linear when the failure probability of fill slope is less than 10%. …”
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Somatic symptoms among young adults: an observational study examining the roles of trauma type and psychological distress by Lauren A. Perez, Yvette Z. Szabo

“…Data were first analyzed using linear regression, followed by structural equation modeling to estimate indirect effects, with bootstrapping used to generate confidence intervals. …”
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Pension expenditures and old-age poverty in OECD countries by María del Carmen Ramos-Herrera, Simón Sosvilla-Rivero

“…Our results suggest that pension expenditure shows a linear and nonlinear impact on old-age poverty rates. …”
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Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Foundation Pit Blasting on a Nearby Metro Tunnel by Haibo Wang, Yaoyao Wang, Mengxiang Wang, Qi Zong

“…The results show that the stress of lining structure is within the allowable range under the experimental blasting conditions, the lining displacement increases linearly with the applied dynamic vibration velocity, and the vertical displacement of the lining is more obviously affected than the horizontal displacement by the dynamic load. …”
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A novel ecological risk assessment method of potentially toxic elements based on soil nematode communities by Xiujuan Yang, Li Cao, Bijun Cheng, Huirong Duan, Zixuan Fu, Xiaofang Xu, Qianying Xiang, Shuhan Wang, Xiaoqing Yan, Zhihong Zhang, Hongmei Zhang

“…The results showed moderate pollution with significant spatial and seasonal variations, and PTEs such as Pb, Hg, Mn, and Zn concentrations significantly exceeded (0.2 to 6.35 times) than background values. Structure index (SI), nematode channel ratio (NCR), and maturity index (MI) showed negative linear dose–response relationships with PTEs concentration. …”
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Comparative analysis of the mitogenomes of multiple species of Fagaceae, with special focus on Quercus gilva by Yu Li, Si-Si Zheng, Gregor Kozlowski, Yi-Gang Song

“…Additionally, we explore the structural features of its mitogenome and provide comprehensive analyses of the phylogeny and evolution of Fagaceae. …”
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A study on the chemosensory organs, feeding behavior, and attractant substances of Babylonia areolata by Weiguang Zou, Yang Gan, Jiawei Hong, Xuan Luo, Weiwei You, Caihuan Ke, Minghui Shen

“…In this study, we found that the surface of the tentacles and rhinophore were distributed with dense cilia and had a ''9 + 2'' motile cilia structure, and the osphradium were distributed with many sensory cells containing pigmented granules and nerve fibers in a linear fashion, as well as many nerve cells distributed on each olfactory leaf. …”
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A large-scale estimation method for beach slopes using ICESat-2 altimeter: A case study of New Zealand by Nan Xu, Hao Xu, Wenyu Li, Hui Lu, Yongze Song, Jiaqi Yao, Yue Ma, He Ren, Tingting He, Fan Mo, Peng Gong

“…Second, we combined the adaptive threshold OPTICS (Ordering Points To Identify the Clustering Structure) algorithm and the moving window filter to accurately extract sandy beach photons. …”
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Lupus nephritis and U1-RNP-antibodies are associated with low bone mineral density and osteoporosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: baseline findings in a sub-cohort... by Edgar Wiebe, Elisa Celine Schilling, Dörte Huscher, Andriko Palmowski, Zhivana Boyadzhieva, Sandra Hermann, Burkhard Muche, Mirella Lopez Picazo, Gerhard Krönke, Falk Hiepe, Tobias Alexander, Frank Buttgereit

“…Our findings suggest that 3D bone structure analysis may be helpful in discriminating past vertebral fractures. …”
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A preliminary study of the mechanism of compound hearing loss caused by ototoxic drugs combined with impulse noise by Xin Qiu, Qing‐qing Jiang, Wei‐wei Guo, Ning Yu, Shi‐ming Yang

“…The compound group's damage was greater than the linear sum of the single‐factor group in many ways, such as the loss and damage of hair cells and cilia, disturbed morphology and arrangement of hair cells, protein metabolism, cell function, and structural defects on the epidermal plate (p < 0.01). …”
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Safety net or social barrier? Social networks and barriers to monitoring type 2 diabetes management among Black/African American men by Tyler Prochnow, Megan S. Patterson, Jeong-Hui Park, Ledric D. Sherman, Matthew Lee Smith

“…Participants completed a comprehensive survey assessing social networks, barriers to T2D management using the Diabetes Care Profile, and demographic characteristics. Multiple linear regression analyses examined associations between network characteristics (interactions, social norms, composition, support, and structure) and barriers while controlling for demographic variables. …”
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All-Ceramic Fiber Fabry–Perot Cavity High-Temperature Pulsating Pressure Sensor Based on HTCC by Xiangcong Xu, Fei Wang, Guoqing Han, Huiyi Tang, Wanfeng Zhou, Xiaohua Lei, Xianming Liu

“…In this paper, combining the material properties of high-temperature co-fired ceramics (HTCC) with the structural characteristics of Fabry–Perot, an all-ceramic fiber-optic Fabry–Perot high-temperature pulsating pressure sensor based on a HTCC pressure- sensing diaphragm and ceramic high-temperature sintering process, is proposed. …”
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