Experimental Studies on Finite Element Model Updating for a Heated Beam-Like Structure by Kaipeng Sun, Yonghui Zhao, Haiyan Hu

“…An experimental study was made for the identification procedure of time-varying modal parameters and the finite element model updating technique of a beam-like thermal structure in both steady and unsteady high temperature environments. …”
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Giant Resin Bee Megachile sculpturalis (Smith) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) by Kristen C. Stevens, Cameron Jack, James D Ellis

“…It is considered an adventive (not native and usually not established) species and is present in most states in the eastern US. Although these bees can be found on various plants, they typically prefer plants that have been introduced from their native area. …”
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A Hister Beetle Carcinops pumilio (Erichson) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Histeridae: Dendrophilinae: Paromalini) by Matthew R. Moore, Phillip E. Kaufman

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Digital Storytelling Intervention on Prosocial Behavior Improvement among Early Childhood by Ifti Aisha, Dian Veronika Sakti Kaloeti

Subjects: “…digital storytelling, prosocial behavior, early childhood…”
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Prospective Multicenter Open-Label One-Arm Trial Investigating a Pumpkin Seed, Isoflavonoids, and Cranberry Mix in Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Pilot Study by Elie Nemr, Elie El Helou, Georges Mjaess, Albert Semaan, Josselin Abi Chebel

“…Phytotherapy for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) due to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is progressively demanded by patients and trusted by physicians. …”
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Dynamic Prediction for Accuracy Maintaining Reliability of Superprecision Rolling Bearing in Service by Liang Ye, Xintao Xia, Zhen Chang

“…Finally, according to a novel concept for maintaining relative reliability in an SPRB, the failure degree of a bearing maintaining an optimum accuracy status (BMOAS) is effectively described. …”
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Composites in high-pressure hydrogen storage: A review of multiscale characterization and mechanical behavior by Imen Feki, Mohammadali Shirinbayan, Samia Nouira, Robert Tie Bi, Jean-Baptiste Maeso, Cedric Thomas, Joseph Fitoussi

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Differences in Energy Consumption in Electric Vehicles: An Exploratory Real-World Study in Beijing by Kezhen Hu, Jianping Wu, Tim Schwanen

“…Tests have been conducted with a Nissan LEAF under a typical driving cycle on the Beijing road network in order to improve understanding of variations in energy efficiency among drivers under different urban traffic conditions. …”
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The Relationship Between Human Resource Management and Organizational Performance by Renata Peregrino de Brito, Lucia Barbosa de Oliveira

“…Most studies show a positive relationship between HRM practices and performance, in line with the literature. …”
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Prevalence of insomnia symptoms and the use of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs for their treatment among medical students by B. Balčiūnaitė, V. Būgaitė, M. Karnickas

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Frequency Invariant Beam Steering for Short-Pulse Systems with a Rotman Lens by Andreas Lambrecht, Piotr Laskowski, Stefan Beer, Thomas Zwick

“…A promising approach for beam steering of high-voltage transient signals for HPEM-systems (High Power Electro Magnetic) is presented. …”
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Bereavement-Related Major Depressive Disorder in Japan: A Systematic Case Report by Yuko Toshishige, Masaki Kondo, Junya Okazaki, Hiroko Mizushima, Tatsuo Akechi

“…Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a treatment with established efficacy for MDD, including bereavement-related MDD. There are, however, few studies of IPT for MDD and none at all for bereavement-related MDD in Japan. …”
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Association between NFKB1 −94ins/del ATTG Promoter Polymorphism and Cancer Susceptibility: An Updated Meta-Analysis by Xiao Yang, Pengchao Li, Jun Tao, Chao Qin, Qiang Cao, Jinbao Gu, Xiaheng Deng, Jun Wang, Xuzhong Liu, Zijie Wang, Bian Wu, Min Gu, Qiang Lu, Changjun Yin

“…Previous studies on the association between the −94ins/del ATTG polymorphism and cancer risk reported conflicting results. …”
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Mortality Clustering in the Family. Fast Life History Trajectories and the Intergenerational Transfer of Infant Death in Late 19th- and Early 20th-Century Antwerp, Belgium by Robyn Donrovich, Paul Puschmann, Koen Matthijs

“…In this article, we investigate to what degree infant mortality risk was transferred from grandmothers to mothers in the Antwerp district, Belgium, during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. …”
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Experiment on Behavior of a New Connector Used in Bamboo (Timber) Frame Structure under Cyclic Loading by Junwen Zhou, Dongsheng Huang, Chun Ni, Yurong Shen, Longlong Zhao

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Glutamine Supplementation in Sick Children: Is It Beneficial? by Elise Mok, Régis Hankard

“…Further insufficient evidence is available on the benefits of Gln supplementation in pediatric patients. …”
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Investigating the Sensitivity of Alfvén Pulse Interactions to Plasma Beta in the Corona by Naser Karimi, Mahdi Alizadeh, Zianab Shajei

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Rethinking Emilio Betti, the anti-Gadamer by Adolfo Giuliani

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Comparison Between Nano- and Micro-Sized Copper Particles as Fillers in NAO Friction Materials by Sanjeev Sharma, Jayashree Bijwe, Mukesh Kumar

“…The developed micro‐composite contained 10 % (wt) Cu (400 ‐ 600 μm) while in the nano‐composite only a part (2 %) of the micro‐powder was replaced by a nano‐powder (50 ‐ 200 nm) since 10 % replacement was not possible because of the agglomeration problem. One more composite without any metallic filler was also developed for the sake of comparison. …”
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Study on natural antioxidants: sources, mechanisms of action and health benefits by Daniela Cîrțînă, Roxana-Gabriela Popa

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