Experimental Research on Waste Fiber Recycled Concrete Beam-to-Column Joints under Monotonic Loading by Jinghai Zhou, Liwei Jin, Jingtong Qu, Hong Sun, Tianbei Kang, Ye Yuan, Yu Liu

“…The mechanical properties, failure forms, and deformation characteristics of 10 beam-to-column joints under monotonic loads were compared and analyzed. The design variables were waste fiber content (0.08%, 0.12%, and 0.16%), waste fiber length (12 mm, 19 mm, and 30 mm), and replacement rate of recycled aggregates (0%, 50%, and 100%). …”
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Pharmacokinetic comparisons of S-oxiracetam and R-oxiracetam in beagle dogs by Wang Wusan, Ji Hui, Li Tingting, Jia Yuanwei, Xie Haitang

“…A pharmacokinetic comparison and conformational stability study of S-oxiracetam (S-ORT) and R-oxiracetam (R-ORT) in beagle dogs was used to investigate the possible mechanism of different effects of two oxiracetam enantiomers through a random crossover design. After drug administration to beagle dogs, blood samples were collected at different time points for pharmacokinetic analysis using the UPLC-ESI-MS/MS method. …”
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Optimal robust sizing of distributed energy storage considering power quality management by Ying Zhu, Juan Wei, Bozhong Wang, Shiyu Hong, Yutong Liu, Liang Lu

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Unlocking Math Success: Effect of an Intervention Program on Fifth Graders by Adora Leonano, De Rosas Jhacell, Jocelyn Reyes

“…The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mathematics Intervention Program (MIP) designed to reduce low performance among fifth graders. …”
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Numerical Study on Flow and Heat Transfer Mechanisms in the Heat Exchanger Channel with V-Orifice at Various Blockage Ratios, Gap Spacing Ratios, and Flow Directions by Amnart Boonloi, Withada Jedsadaratanachai

“…The V-orifice is installed in the heat exchanger channel with gap spacing between the upper-lower edges of the orifice and the channel wall. The purposes of the design are to reduce the pressure loss, increase the vortex strength, and increase the turbulent mixing of the flow. …”
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Changes of well-being over the pandemic: a survey across generational cohorts by Chen Wang, Yizi Nie, Xiaoyu Lan, Qianqian Huang, Qunsen Dai, Chao Zhou

“…The present study aimed to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and generations on well-being by adopting 5 groups (Post-00s, Post-90s, Post-80s, Post-70s, and Post-60s) × 2 time points (before and during the COVID-19 pandemic) mixed factorial design. A total of 1579 Chinese adults completed the self-report survey, and a valid sample of 1529 adults from five generational cohorts was included in the data analysis. …”
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The Effectiveness of Ginger Rhizome Extract to Inhibit the Growth of Sclerotium rolfsii in Peanut In-vitro by Syafitri Syafitri, Eri Sulyanti, Arneti Arneti, Fradilla Swandi

“…This study used a completely randomized design with five treatments and five replications. …”
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Core-in-cup/liquisol dual tackling effect on azelnidipine buccoadhesive tablet micromeritics, in vitro release, and mucoadhesive strength by Rashad Amira A., El-Helaly Sara Nageeb, Abd El Rehim Randa T., El-Gazayerly Omaima N.

“…These problems were addressed by implementing (1) a liquisol technique for promoting the dissolution rate in a controlled-release manner and (2) a core-in-cup bucco-adhesive drug delivery system as an alternative to the oral route. A 33 factorial design was used to study the effects of polymer type (sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC Na), chitosan, or Carbomer P940) concentration (5, 10 or 15 %) and preparation technique (simple mix, liquisol or wet granulation) on the dissolution and mucoadhesion of core-in-cup azelnidipine buccoadhesive tablets. …”
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Perceptions of Physical Therapy and The Role of Physical Therapists  In Injury Prevention Among Professional Basketball Players: A Qualitative Study by Alison Marks, Carol A. Courtney, William E. Healey

“… # Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe professional basketball players' perceptions of physical therapy (PT) and physical therapists' role in injury prevention. # Study Design Qualitative, semi-structured interview # Methods Thirty-five professional basketball players (mean age 23.1 years ± 3.9; 42% female; 72% African American; 90% college graduates) from over 20 teams participated. …”
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Mechanical Characteristic Analysis of Buried Drainage Pipes after Polymer Grouting Trenchless Rehabilitation by Jian-guo Xu, Zhi-hao Chen, Ren Wang

“…The proposed methods and calculation results are valuable for pipeline polymer repairing analysis and pipeline void repairing design.…”
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Combined Parental Thrombophilia Gene Mutation Defects in Couples with Repeated Pregnancy Loss by Mehdi Kashifard, Zahra Basirat, Fatemeh Ramezani, Faeze Ghofrani, Masoumeh Golsorkhtabaramiri

“…Aims: In this study, the prevalence of some combined parental thrombophilia gene mutation defects was studied in couples with RPL. Settings and Design: The observational study was done in babol infertility research center (Iran) in 2022. …”
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Mechanical behavior of bio-aggregates based buildings materials by Sofiane Amziane, M'hamed Yassin Rajiv da Gloria

“…The paper discusses the factors influencing the mechanical behaviour of BBM, including bioaggregate type, volume fraction, morphology, mineral matrix, mix design, casting process and curing conditions. It presents detailed analyses of the BBM response under different loading conditions, highlighting the different phases observed during testing. …”
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land readjustment method; a solution to Organize of brownfeilds ;case study: the Buick alley of yazd city by mohammad hossien saraei, samaneh iraji

“…The conclusion from this study shows that using the Land Readjustment Program as an economic and design tool, planning and redevelopment of undeveloped lands can be done in accordance with urban needs. …”
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Advanced Genetic Testing Comes to the Pain Clinic to Make a Diagnosis of Paroxysmal Extreme Pain Disorder by Ashley Cannon, Svetlana Kurklinsky, Kimberly J. Guthrie, Douglas L. Riegert-Johnson

“…Academic tertiary care center. Design. Case report. Case Report. A 61-year-old female with a history of acute facial pain, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and constipation was found to have a gain of function SCN9A mutation by whole exome sequencing. …”
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Normal and Accidental Scenarios Analyses with MELCOR 1.8.2 and MELCOR 2.1 for the DEMO Helium-Cooled Pebble Bed Blanket Concept by Bruno Gonfiotti, Sandro Paci

“…Hence, careful analyses have to be executed to demonstrate that the confinement barriers are able to withstand the pressure peak within design limits and the residual cooling capabilities of the Primary Heat Transfer System are sufficient to remove the decay heat. …”
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Resilience and Hopelessness in Turkish Society: Exploring the Role of Spirituality in the COVID-19 Pandemic by Hakan Gülerce, Hafza Aroosa Maraj

“…The correlational research design was used and data were gathered through the technique of convenience sampling. …”
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Output Tracking via Adaptive Backstepping Higher Order Integral Sliding Mode for Uncertain Nonlinear Systems by M. Pervaiz, Q. Khan, A. I. Bhatti, S. A. Malik

“…The authors propose a new tracking control design strategy for uncertain non-linear systems which are convertible to Semi-Strict Feedback Form (SSFF). …”
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Could Proteomic Research Deliver the Next Generation of Treatments for Pneumococcal Meningitis? by U. R. Goonetilleke, S. A. Ward, S. B. Gordon

“…This information could lead to the design of novel therapies to minimize brain damage and lower mortality. …”
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The Application of Reinforcement Learning in Traffic Flow Prediction: Advantages, Problems, and Prospects by Li Minghui, Zhou Decheng, Zhang Shiqi

“…Accurate TFP has great significance for traffic management, urban planning, road design, and the development of intelligent transportation systems (ITS). …”
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Intention to seek information on cancer genetics by J.E. Andrews, J.D. Johnson, D.O. Case, S. Allard, K. Kelly

“…Rapid advances in cancer genetics research promise early detection, prevention and treatment, yet consumers may have greater difficulty finding and using the information they may need to make informed decisions regarding their personal health and the future of their families. Design. A statewide telephone survey was conducted of non-institutionalized Kentucky residents 18 years of age or older to investigate factors associated with the intention to seek cancer genetics information, including the need for such information seeking help. …”
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