Determination of mode shapes of a multiple cracked beam element and its application for free vibration analysis of a multi-span continuous beam by Tran Van Lien, Trinh Anh Hao

“…The methodology approach and results presented in this article are new and basis for building an efficient method to identify cracks in beam structures using wavelet analysis of mode shapes. …”
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Cloning and sequencing of gene encoding hyaluronidase from the venom of Apis mellifera by SHEN Li-rong, ZHANG Chuan-xi, CHENG Jia-an

“…A phylogenetic tree of 7 Hyaluronidases was drawn by using GENETYX program, and molecular structures and functions of these ensymes were compared and analysed.…”
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Digital surface models of the Bronze Age fortified settlements of the Southern Trans-Urals (Alandskoye, Arkaim, Verkhneuralskoye, Zarechnoye IV, Sarym-Sakly, Sintashta) by Soldatkin N.V., Molchanov I.V., Sidorin V.M.

“…The comparison of the DSM with data from other methods allows us to conclude that there is insufficient validity for identifying “additional” elements, such as additional rows of buildings, complex hydraulic structures, extensive structures of unclear purpose, work and utility buildings, on the territory of several sites based solely on the interpretation of individual aerial photographs.…”
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Features of the assessment of regional engineering and geological hazards in Ukraine during the war and post-war periods by Ye. O. Yakovlev, O. G. Rogozhin, D. L. Kreta

“…Since the stability of the main structures directly depends on ensuring the stability of subsoil, which “holds” the foundations of structures. …”
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Inverse design of face-like 3D surfaces via bi-material 4D printing and shape morphing by Yi-Hung Chiu, Yu-Ting Huang, Mao-Chuan Chen, Yi-Xian Xu, Yu-Chen Yen, Jia-Yang Juang

“…Shape morphing from two-dimensional (2D) to three-dimensional (3D) structures enables novel fabrication approaches beyond conventional methods but often requires costly tools. …”
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An Analytical Model for Predicting the Axial Stress Distribution of Self-Tapping Screws Due to Axial Load and Moisture Swelling of Mass Timber Products by Mehsam Tanzim Khan, Sara Keypoursangsari, Chun Ni, Ying Hei Chui, Zengtao Chen

“…Self-tapping screws are becoming increasingly popular for use in modern timber structures. The axial stress distribution of self-tapping screws due to a mechanical load has been previously studied. …”
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Navigation buoys as stepping-stones for invasive species by Rafael Metri, Cassiana Baptista-Metri, Yara Aparecida Garcia Tavares, Mariana Baptista Lacerda, Elliezer Lima Correia, Gésica da Costa Bernardo Soares, Pablo Damian Borges Guilherme

“…Considering the negative effects of non-native species in natural environments and economic activity, the facilitating action of artificial floating substrates like signaling buoys highlights the need for environmental monitoring programs and more frequent maintenance of these structures to help control bioinvasions. …”
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Deciphering the Population Characteristics of Leiqiong Cattle Using Whole-Genome Sequencing Data by Yingwei Guo, Zhihui Zhao, Fei Ge, Haibin Yu, Chenxiao Lyu, Yuxin Liu, Junya Li, Yan Chen

“…Long-term geographic isolation and breeding programs both influence population characteristics. …”
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Physiological basis of nano-silica deposition-related improvement in aluminum tolerance in pea (Pisum sativum) by Yingming Feng, Yingming Feng, Yuxin Zheng, Wei Nong, Xingyun Chen, Xingyun Chen, Zeyan Wang, Peng Zeng, Xuewen Li, Shabala Sergey, Shabala Sergey, Lei Shi, Min Yu

“…The polyethylenimine was used to induce nano-silica to form biomineralization structures on the surface of root tip and root border cells in pea (Pisum sativum) plants. …”
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Synthesis of diethanolamine-based amino acid derivatives with symmetric and asymmetric radicals in their hydrophobic domain and potential antimicrobial activity by M. D. Korotkin, S. M. Filatova, Z. G. Denieva, U. A. Budanova, Y. L. Sebyakin

“…The potential antimicrobial activity of the synthesized peptidomimetics was assessed by their HLB values using the ACD/Labs Log P program. New amphiphiles were synthesized using amino acids and diethanolamine, and their structures were confirmed by 1H NMR spectroscopy data. …”
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Key factors in the development of non-governmental women’s associations in modern Russia by E. S. Ryazanova

“…Among the external factors, the most important are the improvement of women’s educational programs and state support for women’s structures, as well as a large amount of daily unpaid work for Russians at home, the effect of conservative gender stereotypes, and the fear of residents of border territories for the life and health of loved ones. …”
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Pathways to Inclusion? Labor Market Entry Trajectories of Persons With Disabilities in Europe by Jonna M. Blanck, Christian Brzinsky-Fay, Justin J. W. Powell

“…Segregation exacerbates disadvantages, whereas institutional support structures reduce the disadvantages youth with disabilities face when these programs actively facilitate pathways to inclusion.…”
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Netflix and chill? The content-related and gratificational antecedents of binge-watching tendency by Christian Zabel, Louis Schaffeld, Daniel O’Brien

“…By examining content-related factors such as preferences for TV formats, serial genres, and narrative structures this study extends current knowledge of factors influencing binge-watching behavior. …”
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Composition and medicinal applications of Citrus essential oils: Current insights and future perspectives by Farah Aprisza Sheelmarevaa, Pramesthi Reitza Navisya Vasall, Nandang Permadi, Asep Harja, Sarifah Nurjanah, Jamaludin Al-Anshori, Euis Julaeha

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Assessing social behaviour between baleen whales (Mysticeti) and dolphins (Delphinidae) by Jan-Olaf Meynecke, Olivia Crawley

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Investing in the development of the next generation of MCH leaders by Karen A. McDonnell, Jamal Percy, Lisa Anders, Monique J. Brown, Alice R. Richman, Julianna Deardorff, Monica S. Ruiz, Jihong Liu, Kelli Russell, Audrey Snyder, Cassondra Marshall

“…These programs also make changes to organizational structures that reflect the geographic and demographic representation of their communities. …”
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Prospects for the use of artificial neural networks for problem solving in clinical transplantation by R. M. Kurabekova, A. A. Belchenkov, O. P. Shevchenko

“…This is associated with accumulation of large amounts of information that requires structuring and subsequent analysis. Information technologies such as machine learning, neural networks and other artificial intelligence tools make it possible to analyze the so-called ‘big data’. …”
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L’enseignement pour les sourds au Maroc : langue(s), surdité et représentation(s) by Saïda Belkadi

“…Several spoken and sign languages are centered around the teaching of MSA to deaf persons in three fields: oral, signed, and written. Associative structures, serving as schools for deaf Moroccan children, are trapped in an ambivalent position between adaptation and uniformization. …”
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3D printing, debinding and sintering of stainless steel metamaterials via lithography metal manufacturing: processing, microstructure and properties relationships by Ruslan Melentiev, Ahmed Wagih, Gilles Lubineau, Carlos A. Grande

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MicroRNA governs bistable cell differentiation and lineage segregation via a noncanonical feedback by Chung‐Jung Li, Ee Shan Liau, Yi‐Han Lee, Yang‐Zhe Huang, Ziyi Liu, Andrew Willems, Victoria Garside, Edwina McGlinn, Jun‐An Chen, Tian Hong

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