Fatigue Behaviour of Mechanical Joints: A Review by Animesh Kumar Basak, Dharamvir Singh Bajwa, Alokesh Pramanik

“…The purpose of this research is to provide a comprehensive review of the trend of fatigue properties of common non-thermal mechanical connections such as adhesive, bolted, clinched and riveted joints. Towards that, a narrative approach was taken. In modern engineering applications, most of the joints contain both metallic and non-metallic components. …”
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Time to Change the 'Change': Stigma and Support in Blogs about the Menopause by Keren Darmon

“…Discourse analysis reveals an entanglement of feminist and postfeminist sensibilities in the narratives constructed in the blogs, which can be characterised by two main interpretative repertoires, Stigma and Support, the implications of which call for multilevel and multifaceted changes to support mid-life women in the contemporary media and communications workplace and beyond.…”
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« Duplessis ne donne pas aux étrangers. » Le regard du caricaturiste Robert La Palme sur les politiques du gouvernement Duplessis en matière d’immigration, 1944-1959 by Alexandre Turgeon

“…In doing so, La Palme devoted an important part of his works to the sensitive topic regarding immigration issues, foreigners, the « other », that all ponctuate his narrative, echoing the ongoing debates in postwar Québec. …”
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The Language Engagement Landscape of Ukrainian Temporary Protection Holders in Ireland by Nataliya Ryzhova, Anne Marie Devlin

“…In light of this, the current study employs a case study approach to explore the language engagement of six Ukrainian temporary protection holders (UTPHs) living in an Irish city. Using narrative inquiry, the research examines UTPHs' access to language engagement opportunities, the challenges and facilitators they face, and their willingness to invest in language learning. …”
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Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits: Show Rabbit Record Book by Joy C. Jordan, Loretta Rodriguez, Jessica Kochert, Bill Heltemes, Chris Decubellis, Renee Gore

“…By tracking inventory, financial records associated with their project, rabbit health and growth details, industry-specific information such as wool/meat/kit yield, as well as pedigree/breeding and identification methods and dates, youth will be well prepared to relate their experiences in a written narrative as part of their project completion activities. …”
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Being there but where? Sense of presence theory for virtual reality applications by Stefano Triberti, Caterina Sapone, Giuseppe Riva

“…We contend that presence is primarily a psychological phenomenon shaped by three critical dimensions that extend beyond mere technological sophistication: (1) the impact of content and narrative structure in virtual environments, (2) the influence of users’ individual characteristics and socio-cultural contexts, and (3) the relationship between presence and users’ intentional structures. …”
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Synergistically complex social well-being: The trust factor by S. A. Kravchenko

“…Prigogine) and in the staging of “mythical narratives” of the desired, “idealized” social well-being (J. …”
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Mocking Andromeda in Julia Constance Fletcher’s The Fantasticks (1900) by Rebecca Nesvet

“…Specifically, The Fantasticks deploys a comic situation to mock what Fletcher elsewhere in her corpus identifies as the Andromeda myth: the pervasive cultural narrative wherein a woman seems to need a man to rescue her and is expected to marry her rescuer.…”
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Reputational ranking of platform workers: on the gender discriminatory implications of users’ feedback by Elisa Parodi

“…To conclude, the article highlights how the issue of discriminatory reputational ranking exemplifies a broader question concerning algorithmic accountability, namely whether algorithms can be held accountable for perpetuating existing social biases, especially one as pervasive as sexism, and it criticizes the use of that narrative to frame the issue.…”
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"It's an Odyssey:" Centering Mexican and Central American Immigrant Entrepreneurs in an Examination of County-Level Sanctuary by Tara Carr-Lemke

“…Self-employment and business registration data from the American Community Survey (ACS) provide context for the narratives. This research suggests that sanctuary policy has an indirect but contributing effect on entrepreneurs’ decision-making and livelihoods. …”
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Des architectes urbanistes au cœur d’une lutte entre des écologies concurrentes. « Quartier libre des Lentillères » contre « écocité Jardin des maraîchers » à Dijon... by Pierre Bouilhol

“…This essay proposes to examine the history, the narrative regimes and the unfolding consequences of a specific case of socio-environmental mobilization, the “quartier libre des Lentillères” on the outskirts of the French city of Dijon. …”
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The Expression of the North/South Conflict in Great Day in the Morning (Jacques Tourneur, 1956): Western Conventions and Southern Motifs, Subversion and Satire by Gilles Menegaldo

“…The rivalry between Ann Alaine and Boston Grant constitutes an important narrative thread in a context of war between two factions. …”
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED NON-CLINICAL COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE LONELINESS IN THE ELDERLY: A LITERATURE REVIEW by Wahyu Agustin Eka Lestari

“…The data analysis used is descriptive analysis with a narrative approach. Results: There were 8 articles that met the inclusion criteria in the review. …”
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The study of Postmodern Language Components in the Story "Passing again through the Same Streets" by Bijan Najdi by Abdollah Hasanzadeh mirali, Ghazaleh Heidari Abkenar

“…For this purpose, first; postmodernism and the main components of its fiction such as short circuit, metanarrative, ontological content, grand narrative collapse, and … are represented, replying on critical criticism theory in this field such as, David Lodge, Peter Shia, and Barry Louis, and then the existence of each components is proved with samples from stories. …”
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About the Medieval Bulgar-Tatar Architectural Tradition (in the case of Golden Horde Mausoleums) by Valeeva-Suleimanova G.F.

“…Research objectives: The purpose of the article is to complement the existing scientifically based narratives about the origin of the stone mausoleums in the Bulgar ulus of the Golden Horde. …”
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DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES IN INCREASED BODY WEIGHT IN KB PILL ACCEPTOR IN KELORARUM VILLAGE, TIKUNG SUBDISTRICT, LAMONGAN REGENCY by Amelia Mardhika, Nur Jayadi

“…The sampling technique used was consecutive sampling with a sample of 25 people collecting data with checklists, the collected data was tabulated and presented in the form of frequency tables and narratives. Results: The results in this study were acceptors who experienced changes in body weight mostly increased by 56%, acceptors with a fixed weight of 24%, while acceptors who experienced weight loss were 20%. …”
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TAUHID-BASED SELF-HEALING AS AN EFFORT TO OVERCOME NON-SUICIDAL SELF-INJURY: A STUDY ON THE STORY OF PROPHET YUSUF IN THE QUR'AN by Nunung Lasmana, Muhammad Yanuar Winata

“…Employing a descriptive-analytical method, the study examines the narrative of Prophet Yusuf, highlighting his adversities—such as being thrown into a well, falsely accused of theft, and slandered with adultery—and his strategies to overcome them. …”
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Virtual Culinary Influence: Investigating the Impact of Food Vlogs on Viewer Attitudes and Restaurant Visit Intentions by Tu-Anh Truong, Diana Piscarac, Seung-Mi Kang, Seung-Chul Yoo

“…Emerging as a pivotal trend on social media, food review vlogs not only narrate culinary experiences but also boost local cuisine and economic growth. …”
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The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Veterinary Medicine: A Focused Review in Dogs and Cats by Daniela Diamanti, Carolina Pieroni, Maria Grazia Pennisi, Veronica Marchetti, Eleonora Gori, Saverio Paltrinieri, George Lubas

“…In recent years, the test has regained importance. This narrative review describes the principle of ESR, which is related to the increase in a few acute response proteins such as fibrinogen, immunoglobulin M, and α2-macroglobulin which act to aggregate RBCs. …”
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Current advancements in microneedle technology for therapeutic and biomedical applications by Olivia Sen, Poulami Poddar, Poulami Sarkar, Sanchita Das, Sreejan Manna

“…Silicon, stainless steel, polymers, coating materials, biodegradable materials, several crosslinking techniques and biosensing devices are used to fabricate microneedles. can be employed as a leading novel technology for drug administration, vaccinations, cosmetics, diagnostics, tissue engineering, cancer studies, and wound care. This review narrates the fabrication techniques of microneedles alongside its applications in drug delivery and biomedical field including sensory applications.…”
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