Study on Roof Presplitting Mechanism and Deformation Control of Reused Roadway in Compound Soft Rock by Roof Presplitting Approach by Fuzhou Qi, Dangwei Yang, Xinming Li, Bin Li, Yingying Zhai, Shuisheng Yu

“…A 1 m presplitting fissure interval is adopted for field testing, and the monitoring results show that 0~3.0 m behind the mining face, presplitting fissures will be connected and begin to fall. …”
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The Red Supergiant Progenitor Luminosity Problem by Emma R. Beasor, Nathan Smith, Jacob E. Jencson

“…We find common assumptions adopted in progenitor studies systematically underestimate the bolometric luminosity by a factor of 2, typically leading to inferred progenitor masses that are systematically too low. …”
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Une reconstruction progressiste du passé : Renaissance et Risorgimento dans « Old Pictures in Florence » de Robert Browning by François Crampe

“…This dimension of Browning’s work echoes a reflection on the role of the past in politics, which he opened in Sordello (1840) : instead of looking for a Golden Age in contrast to which the present could be criticised, he adopted the viewpoint of the past itself, which allowed him to reconsider the contemporary situation in the perspective of a longer evolution, symmetrically opposed to such reactionary nostalgia. …”
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Effects of Partial Supporting Pile Removal from Deep Foundation Pits by Shallow Excavation Method in Loess Areas by Yunxin Zheng, Zhiping Hu, Xiang Ren, Rui Wang, Enxiang Zhang, Zhao Long

“…Taking an actual deep and large foundation pit as an example, the finite element method (FEM) was adopted to study the surface settlement and the changing trend of the force and displacement of the supporting pile caused by cutting piles during the shallow excavation of double tunnels. …”
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A generalized linear model of dynamics of thin elastic shells by E.Yu. Mihajlova, D.V. Tarlakovskii, G.V. Fedotenkov

“…The physical law has been constructed for an anisotropic material that has symmetry relative to the median surface without adopting the commonly used static hypothesis of non-adherence of fibers. …”
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Prevalence of selected chronic diseases, health seeking behaviour and associated factors among the elderly workers of a selected district of Sri Lanka by Niluka Gunathilaka, Dulani L. Samaranayake, Manuj C. Weerasinghe

“…Conclusions & Recommendations: The findings emphasize the need for policies and interventions that address socio-demographic disparities in healthcare access by promoting family support, insurance schemes, and adopting the health care facility provision according to the workplaces and working patterns. …”
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The causes and impacts of flood risks in South Africa by Tlou D. Raphela, Mollin Matsididi

“…Thus, this study assessed the causes and impact of floods on the communities of Bronville and Hani-park in Welkom in the Free State Province in South Africa.MethodsThe study adopted a quantitative approach, using a structured questionnaire to collect the data. …”
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LitSpatz: An App for Literary Walks to Promote and Record Primary Students' Text Comprehension, Perspective Taking and Related Skills by Nora Heyne, Maximilian Pfost, Peter Kuntner

“… Teaching listening and reading skills including abilities to adopt spatial and affective perspectives of literary figures and to reflect critically on texts regarding one's own world are central goals of primary school education in Germany, Europe, and beyond. …”
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Cost-comparison analysis of diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWMRI) versus second look surgery for the detection of residual and recurrent cholesteatoma by David L. Choi, Michael K. Gupta, Ryan Rebello, Jason D. Archibald

“…Costs were reported in Canadian dollars and a payer perspective was adopted. A probabilistic sensitivity analysis was performed. …”
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Navigating the Challenges of Sustainability in the Food Processing Chain: Insights into Energy Interventions to Reduce Footprint by Orlando Corigliano, Pietropaolo Morrone, Angelo Algieri

“…In light of the projected population growth and increasing food demand, the study advocates for a paradigm shift towards more sustainable and resilient food production practices, adopting energy-efficient technologies, promoting sustainable dietary habits, and strengthening global cooperation among stakeholders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. …”
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Patient-centered outcomes for clinical trials in chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps and allergic fungal rhinosinusitis by Brittany Klooster, Kaitlin Chatterton, Nazifa Ibrahim, Madison C. Bernstein, Alan L. Shields, Veleka Allen

“…The most frequently identified impacts of CRSwNP and CRSsNP were on emotional functioning and sleep, and adopting new behaviors for AFRS. Findings for key symptoms and impacts in adolescents were limited. …”
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Thoracolumbar and Lumbopelvic Spinal Alignment During the Barbell Back Squat: A Comparison Between Men and Women by Victor Bengtsson, Lars Berglund, Fredrik Öhberg, Ulrika Aasa

“… # Conclusions Adjustments of spinal alignment, predominantly in the sagittal plane, are made during execution of the back squat in both male and female lifters. Further, lifters adopt a less lordotic alignment with a heavy barbell on their upper back, more so in male than female lifters. …”
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Scoping review to identify and map the health personnel considered skilled birth attendants in low-and-middle income countries from 2000-2015. by Amy J Hobbs, Ann-Beth Moller, Alisa Kachikis, Liliana Carvajal-Aguirre, Lale Say, Doris Chou

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>The "percentage of births attended by a skilled birth attendant" (SBA) is an indicator that has been adopted by several global monitoring frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) agenda for regular monitoring as part of target 3.1 for reducing maternal mortality by 2030. …”
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Risk perception among healthcare professionals working in emergency care in remote locations: a scoping review protocol by Teresa Martins, Célia Maria Queirós, Tiago Correia

“…Thus, addressing healthcare professionals’ perceptions of risks within remote areas is crucial for informed decision-making and improved service administration.Methods and analysis This scoping review protocol adopts the methodology outlined by the Joanna Briggs Institute. …”
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ADDRESSING CHALLENGES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN AFFORDABLE HOUSING MARKET: A CRITICAL REALIST PERSPECTIVE by Elizabeth Mirika MUSVOTO, Manya Mainza MOOYA

“…Various scholars have adopted either mainstream or institutional approaches in trying to explain housing outcomes, through examining the effects of regulations on housing provision. …”
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A Differential Evolution-Oriented Pruning Neural Network Model for Bankruptcy Prediction by Yajiao Tang, Junkai Ji, Yulin Zhu, Shangce Gao, Zheng Tang, Yuki Todo

“…To verify the effectiveness of the EPNN, we adopt two benchmark datasets in our experiments. …”
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Exploring the Relationships Between Behavioural Biases and the Rational Behaviour of Australian Female Consumers by Abhishek Sharma, Chandana Hewege, Chamila Perera

“…From a theoretical standpoint, the study adopts the notions of the adaptive market hypothesis (AMH) to understand the reasoning behind the relationships between behavioural biases (such as overconfidence and herding) and the rational behaviour of Australian female consumers when making decisions rationally. …”
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pH-induced conformational changes in the selectivity filter of a potassium channel lead to alterations in its selectivity and permeation properties by Carlos Coll-Díez, Ana Marcela Giudici, Alberto Potenza, José Manuel González-Ros, José Antonio Poveda

“…These observations underline that KirBac1.1 SF is able to adopt different conformations leading to changes in selectivity and in the mechanism of ion passage.…”
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Citizens perceptions of urban freight transport: an international comparison by João Guilherme da Costa Braga França, Kinga Kijewska, Stanislaw Iwan, Cassiano Augusto Isler, Leise Kelli de Oliveira

“…The results offer dual benefits: providing direct recommendations for Belo Horizonte and serving as a benchmark for Szczecin and other cities adopting an adaptive approach to urban logistics. These insights can guide policymakers in fostering efficient and sustainable urban freight transport through a participatory planning process in Global South and North.…”
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Assumer le retrait : pratiques et représentations de la sobriété des jeunes ni aux études ni en emploi au Québec by Quentin Guatieri

“…C’est sur ces derniers que cet article propose de se concentrer. En adoptant une approche compréhensive par des entretiens semi-directifs, nous apportons ainsi des éléments de réponse aux questions suivantes : Quels arguments et stratégies mobilisent-ils pour mettre à distance la pression sociale et institutionnelle à se « réintégrer » ? …”
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