A novel disc bend test specimen for realistic measuring of tensile strength in pavements under transverse cracking condition by M.R.M. Aliha, Hamid Reza Karimi, S.M.N. Ghoreishi

“…Some suitable SDB dimensions and loading span ranges were proposed for conducting the indirect tensile strength tests using the SDB specimen. …”
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Duncan-Chang Constitutive Model of Vetiver Root and Soil Matrix at Different Growth Stages by WU Ruibin, JI Jinnan, YANG Yuzhe

“…[Methods] By employing the Duncan-Chang model and conducting triaxial tests, a stress-strain constitutive relationship model was developed to analyze the entire failure process of the undisturbed root-soil matrixs. …”
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Experimental Study on the Influence of Hydromechanical Boundary Conditions on Shear-Flow Coupling Characteristics of Granite Joints by Yangbing Cao, Yang Wu, Xiangxiang Zhang, Zhi Liu, Weiguo Gong, Zhenping Huang

“…The instability of jointed rock mass is usually the shear process of the rock mass along discontinuities under the influence of groundwater flow. By conducting laboratory tests and numerical experiments on the shear-flow coupling of rock joints under constant normal stiffness (CNS) and constant normal stress (CNL) boundary conditions, the influence of normal boundary conditions and seepage pressure on the shear mechanical and flow characteristics of joints were investigated. …”
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Scoping review of the characteristics assessed by vulnerability indices applied to people experiencing homelessness. by Jane Currie, Elizabeth Grech, Erin Longbottom, Jasmine Yee, Ruth Hastings, Amy Aitkenhead, Amy Cason, Karin Obrecht

“…The variety of characteristics included in the vulnerability indices suggests the importance of tailoring vulnerability indices to the needs of the population to which it is to be applied. Conducting appropriate psychometric testing is critical so that an index can be used to accurately inform decision making and accurately prioritise people experiencing homelessness who are most at risk of mortality and morbidity. …”
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Gross and applied anatomy pedagogical approaches in occupational therapy education: protocol for a scoping review by Emily S Ho, Anne Agur, Andrea Duncan, Erica Dove, Kelly Hennessy, Athena Kirou-Mauro, Lorna Aitkens

“…The purpose of this scoping review is to map the types of musculoskeletal gross and applied anatomy pedagogical approaches used in occupational therapy curricula.Methods and analysis Using Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) six-stage scoping review framework, approximately 304 different search combinations will be searched across five electronic library databases (ie, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, AMED and ERIC) from their inception to December 2021, in addition to conducting consultation exercises with relevant stakeholders. …”
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Risk prediction model of cognitive performance in older people with cardiovascular diseases: a study of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey database by Hui Wang, Sensen Wu, Dikang Pan, Yachan Ning, Cong Wang, Jianming Guo, Yongquan Gu

“…The effectiveness of the resultant nomogram was evaluated by assessing its discriminative capability, calibration, and conducting decision curve analysis (DCA). The constructed predictive nomogram included age, race, educational attainment, poverty income ratio, and presence of sleep disorder as variables. …”
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Design Considerations of Online Infertility Prevention Training (OIPT): Development and Evaluation by Bahar Baran, Sirin Nur Yaci, Murat Ocal, Digdem Muge Siyez

“…Overall, this study strengthens the idea that while designing online education environments, it is important to determine users’ needs and expectations at first, afterwards conducting usability tests to specify the design challenges. …”
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Side Friction of Rock-Socketed Piles Involving Thick Sediment by Tie Hang Wang, Liang Zhang, Yan Zhou Hao, Xin Jin

“…This paper investigates the skin friction transfer characteristics of the rock-socketed section of a rock-socketed pile resting on thick sediment by conducting in situ core-drilling tests and static loading tests. …”
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A wicked problem: Systemic issues surrounding Canadian equestrian dressage and dressage horse welfare by Megan Ross, Kathryn Proudfoot, Katrina Merkies, Charlotte Lundgren, Caroline Ritter

“…Data collection included direct observation, recording field notes and conducting at least one in-depth interview with each coach and rider. …”
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Perovskite Solar Cell: Chemical Composition and Bandgap Energy via Machine Learning by Filipi França dos Santos, Kelly Cristine Da Silveira, Gesiane Mendonça Ferreira, Daniella Herdi Cariello, Mônica Calixto de Andrade

“…This study utilized the comprehensive MaterialsZone database to feed machine learning algorithms, focusing on Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Random Forest (RF) methodologies to predict the bandgap energy in a targeted perovskite composition. By conducting synthesis experiments towards specific compositions guided by model predictions, it becomes feasible to efficiently achieve the desired bandgap energy. …”
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Thermodynamics and solar radiative analysis in Jeffery-Hamel flow through non-parallel channel by novel improved residual power series method by Mohamed Bouzidi, Mohsin Ul Haq, Ikram Ullah, Saira Shukat, Hijaz Ahmad, Mohammad Mahtab Alam, Hamid Khan, Marouan Kouki

“…Viscous fluid is further taken as an electrically conducting. Impact of Lorentz force is consider to thoroughly examine the fluid movement. …”
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Can an organizationally anchored, multilevel intervention improve perceived stress and psychosocial factors in the workplace? A pre-post study assessing effectiveness and implement... by Vita Ligaya Dalgaard, Tanja Kirkegaard, Christian Dyrlund Wåhlin-Jacobsen, Birgit Aust, Sofie Jaspers, Thomas Faurholt Jønsson, Trine Nøhr Winding

“…The study revealed several practical and methodological challenges in conducting and implementing this type of multilevel intervention in a municipal setting. …”
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Analysis of the Particle Characteristics of Aeolian Sand in Yulin Area, China by Qinglong You, Zhang Yang, Jinglian Ma, Xili Yan, Taiwo Sesay, Haifeng Wang, Zhou Liang

“…Sieve analyses using square mesh and round mesh sieves were conducted to determine the particle size distribution of the collected sand samples. …”
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Application of complexity theory in health and social care research: a scoping review by Áine Carroll, Claire Collins, Andrew Darley, Diarmuid Stokes, Jane McKenzie

“…In addition, a manual search of the reference lists of relevant articles was conducted. Data extraction was conducted using Covidence software and a data extraction form was created to produce a descriptive summary of the results, addressing the objectives and research question. …”
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Monitoring and discussion on river carbon and nitrogen fluxes in the Pearl River Estuary region by Dawei Li, Hongji Liang, Zimiao Zhao, Huifeng Huang, Cuiming Li, Chengzhi Wang

“…In this study, we conducted bi-annual sampling and monitoring of river flow in the Pearl River Delta downstream of Zhuhai, China, and collected hydrological information. …”
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Individual profiles of psychological suitability for police service (according to the results of the individual typological questionnaire) by V. I. Barko, V. V. Barko, O. O. Yevdokimova

“…These typical psychological profiles include fifteen variants, the study of which will help the psychologists of the National Police psychological support units to formulate scientifically sound forecasts of the success of the candidates for police officers during the psychological stage of professional selection, as well as to help police officers in conducting competitions for vacant positions, carrying out the certification procedure, etc. …”
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Pollen, Physicochemical, and Mineral Analysis of Croatian Acacia Honey Samples: Applicability for Identification of Botanical and Geographical Origin by Natalija Uršulin-Trstenjak, Dinko Puntarić, Davor Levanić, Vlatka Gvozdić, Željka Pavlek, Ada Puntarić, Eda Puntarić, Ida Puntarić, Domagoj Vidosavljević, Dario Lasić, Marina Vidosavljević

“…The proportion of acacia in honey was determined by conducting pollen analysis. Water, free acids, electric conductivity, reducing sugars, saccharose, diastase, and HMF were determined. …”
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Availability, pricing, and affordability of antithrombotic medicines in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: implications for health policy by Selam Birhanu, Melaku Tileku Tamiru, Hanan Muzeyin Kedir, Tamrat Assefa Tadesse

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to assess the availability, pricing, and affordability of essential antithrombotic medicines. …”
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Community engagement to develop a dialogue-drama on adolescent pregnancy in a marginalised migrant population on the Thailand-Myanmar border: an ethnographic approach to participat... by Saw San Soe, Saw Thwe Paw, Mu Lwel Tha Dah, Day Mu Dah, Thae Thae Naing, K Mwee Hser, Solomon Naw, Htet Khaing Lu, Kanjana Winyoorat, Primprapaporn Thongdee, Saw Win Tun, Poe Poe, Rose McGready, Poe Christ, Htee K Poung, Win Win Cho, Hser Nay Wah, Htoo Hser, Saw Phee Do, Paw Bway Shee, Bulakorn Tinoi, Prapatsorn Misa, May Myo Thwin, Ladda Kajeechiwa

“…Given the logistical challenges of conducting the drama in person, a film will be created for wider dissemination. …”
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卒中防治科学传播发展现状与对策建议的研究进展 Research Progress on the Development Status and Countermeasures of Scientific Communication in Stroke Prevention and Treatment... by 张熙1，李杨1，张鹏骞2，3 (ZHANG Xi1, LI Yang1, ZHANG Pengqian2,3 )

“…Enhancing the capabilities of scientific communication personnel for stroke prevention and treatment, innovating communication methods, improving the quality of communication content, implementing strategies based on local conditions, conducting targeted stroke prevention and treatment for different groups, and strengthening information construction are effective countermeasures and suggestions. …”
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