Load transfer-crack width relation of non-dowelled jointed plain concrete short slabs by Mauricio Pradena, Lambert Houben

“…The development of this innovation has been concentrated in their structural performance. Still there is a lack of specific studies of the relation load transfer – crack width, being the crack width at joint the direct cause of the aggregate interlock. …”
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Self-Regulation as a Mediator Between Learning Motivation and Academic Procrastination in Students Who Are Preparing a Thesis by Aulia Aulia, Dewi Fortuna Septiantika, Daviddefikry Yondra Perdana, Agung Putra Azis, Dwi Bagus Irawan, Masyhuril Fajar

“…The data analysis in this study uses a path analysis technique with the partial least square structural equation model (PLS-SEM). The program or software used to conduct the analysis is SmartPLS 4. …”
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MODEL OF A MATRIX CROSSCORRELATION FUNCTION OF THE PROBING AND REFLECTED VECTOR SIGNALS FOR A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR ON AN AERIAL CARRIER by R. N. Akinshin, O. V. Esikov, D. A. Zatuchny, A. V. Peteshov

“…In order to simulate the process of design development in full on computer models, including virtual tests of the synthetic aperture radar on an air carrier in model media, the study develops a structural scheme of the conceptual design of the synthetic aperture radar on an air carrier. …”
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Prenatal Cytogenetic Diagnosis in Cienfuegos: Years 2007-2018 by Pedro Alí Díaz-Véliz Jiménez, Belkis Vidal Hernández, Teresa Velázquez Martínez, Yoelkis Sanjurjo Pérez, Iliana González Santana

“…The most frequent chromosomal abnormality was the free trisomy of 21 (45,8 %), the structural aberrations were 21,7 %, the mosaics were 13,3 %, and the most frequent reason for indication among the positive cases was age advanced maternal (45 cases). …”
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Barriers and facilitators to COVID-19 testing and vaccination: a qualitative focus group study among Rhode Island’s Latine/Hispanic community by D. Grace Smith, Yovanska Duarte-Velez, Yovanska Duarte-Velez, Elizabeth S. Chen, Elizabeth S. Chen, Mario Bueno, A. Rani Elwy, A. Rani Elwy, Indra Neil Sarkar, Indra Neil Sarkar, Indra Neil Sarkar

“…Many barriers identified by clinicians (e.g., structural determinants to access) were not discussed by Latine/Hispanic community members.DiscussionFacilitators and barriers to test/vaccine implementation were shaped by local communal and individual factors, generally supporting previous arguments on implementation among Latine/Hispanic communities, and revealing the importance of context-specific examinations. …”
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Water, Health, and Social Technologies: One Million Cisterns Programme Case Study by José Firmino de Sousa Filho, Walisson Angélico de Araújo, Mariana Sebastião, Adalton Fonseca, Raíza Tourinho, Denise Pimenta, Gervásio Santos, Lucas Emanuel, Roberto F. S. Andrade, Gustavo Casais, Gisele Paixão, Andrea Ferreira, Rachel Coelho, Maria Yuri Ichihara, Júlia Pescarini, Joanna M. N. Guimarães, Paulo Victor da Costa, Ismael Silveira, Rafael Silva, Rita Ribeiro, Maurício L. Barreto, On behalf of the SEDHI team

“…The DPSEEA framework evaluates the structural connections between climate change and human health. …”
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Cognitive gains and cortical thickness changes after 12 weeks of resistance training in older adults with low and high risk of mild cognitive impairment: Findings from a randomized... by Simona Kušleikienė, Gal Ziv, Wouter A.J. Vints, Erika Krasinskė, Milda Šarkinaite, Orgesa Qipo, Ivan Bautmans, Uwe Himmelreich, Nerijus Masiulis, Vida J. Česnaitienė, Oron Levin

“…Background: In this randomized controlled trial, we assessed the neuroprotective effect of a 12-week resistance training (RT) program on executive control and cortical thickness of the prefrontal, temporal, parietal, and central cortex, regions prone to structural decline in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). …”
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Assessment of cardiovascular risk from the use of an interleukin-1 inhibitor in patients with severe tophaceous gout by M. S. Eliseev, O. V. Zhelyabina, E. I. Markelova, D. S. Novikova, S. A. Vladimirov, Yu. O. Korsakova, E. N. Aleksandrova, A. A. Novikov, E. L. Nasonov

“…It is suggested that interleukin (IL)-1β inhibition may promote a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular diseases; however, the mechanism of this impact has not been adequately investigated.Objective: to evaluate the impact of canakinumab therapy on the structural and functional properties of the vascular bed and the stiffness of the vessel wall.Patients and methods. …”
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Transient Characteristics Analysis of He-Xe Cooled Space Reactor Coupled with Brayton Cycle Nuclear Power System by WU Yangmao1, 2, TANG Simiao1, 2, ZHU Longxiang1, 2, LIAN Qiang1, 2, ZHANG Luteng1, 2, MA Zaiyong1, 2, SUN Wan1, 2, PAN Liangming1, 2

“…The reactor model incorporates point reactor kinetics, reactivity feedback, coolant flow heat transfer, and thermal behavior of the fuel and structural materials. The Brayton cycle model includes key components such as the turbine-alternator-compressor (TAC), recuperator, and gas cooler. …”
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Analysis of fracture characteristics and biodegradation resistance of natural fibers geotextiles from Typha domingensis, Eleocharis sp., and Syagrus coronata, under waterproofing R... by Luiz Diego Vidal Santos, Francisco Sandro Rodrigues Holanda, Jackson José Menezes Barbosa Filho, Willyan Farias Oliveira, Emersson Guedes da Silva, Eliana Midori Sussuchi, Sandro Griza, Cristiano Teles de Menezes

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Novel advanced imaging method to differentiate acute osteomyelitis from acute charcot neuroarthropathy in presence of chronic ulcer: A case report by Woo Y. Chun, D.P.M, April Wong, D.P.M, Lee tiberi, D.P.M, Alexander Trottier, D.P.M, Don C. Yoo, M.D, Glod Douglas, D.P.M

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Digital Twin Based on CFD Modelling for Analysis of Two-Phase Flows During Pipeline Filling–Emptying Procedures by Duban A. Paternina-Verona, Oscar E. Coronado-Hernández, Vicente S. Fuertes-Miquel, Manuel Saba, Helena M. Ramos

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Mediation effects of engagement and job satisfaction between Herzberg’s theory and performance: with moderation role of abusive supervision by Md. Abu Issa Gazi, Abdullah Al Masud, Md. Emon, Mohammad Bin Amin, Amani AbdAlatti, Sukanta Biswas, Abdul Rahman bin S Senathirajah, Veronika Fenyves

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Navigating Nepal's health financing system: A road to universal health coverage amid epidemiological and demographic transitions. by Resham B Khatri, Pratik Khanal, Dipendra Singh Thakuri, Prabesh Ghimire, Mihajlo Jakovljevic

“…Therefore, comprehensive structural reforms-spanning legal, institutional, and policy frameworks-are urgently needed. …”
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Going, going, gone: Landscape drying reduces wetland function across the American West by J. Patrick Donnelly, Johnnie N. Moore, John S. Kimball, Kelsey Jencso, Mark Petrie, David E. Naugle

“…Results were summarized at an ecoregional level to normalize heterogeneity in landscape drivers structuring trends. Findings showed that overall wetland abundance (i.e., inundated area) changed by only 0.2 % during the forty-year study period; however, shortened inundation periods reduced semi-permanent wetlands by 24 % and increased the combined abundance of seasonal and temporary wetlands by a nearly equal amount (23 %). …”
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Exploring ChatGPT adoption among business and management students through the lens of diffusion of Innovation Theory by Alaa Amin Abdalla, Mohd Abass Bhat, Chandan Kumar Tiwari, Shagufta Tariq Khan, Abel Dula Wedajo

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A Multi-Layered Origami Tactile Sensory Ring for Wearable Biomechanical Monitoring by Rajat Subhra Karmakar, Hsin-Fu Lin, Jhih-Fong Huang, Jui-I Chao, Ying-Chih Liao, Yen-Wen Lu

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A Qualitative Study of HIV Testing Experiences and HIV Self-Testing Perspectives among Men in Northern Nigeria by Zubairu Iliyasu, Zikrillahi A. Haladu, Bilkisu Z. Iliyasu, Aminatu A. Kwaku, Nafisa S. Nass, Taiwo G. Amole, Hadiza M. Abdullahi, Amina U. Abdullahi, Fatimah I. Tsiga-Ahmed, Auwal Abdullahi, Humayra A. Bashir, Hamisu M. Salihu, Muktar H. Aliyu

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Assessment of Biological Carbonation Strategies in the Marine Ecosystem and Potential Applications in Cementitious-Based Products via a Biomimetic Model by Letícia Bonassa Severino, Gustavo Muniz Dias, Silvia Titotto

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Properties and Characteristics of Film from Salmon Skin Acid-Soluble Collagen Solution as Influenced by Ultrasonication Process by Krisana Nilsuwan, Sujinun Thongnoi, Thummanoon Prodpran, Soottawat Benjakul

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