Experimental and Numerical Studies on the Mechanical Behavior of a Novel Bidirectional, Prestressed, Prefabricated, Composite Hollow-Core Slab by Junyan Jin, Weicheng Hu, Fuyan Zheng, Bitao Wu

“…The proposed bidirectional, prestressed, precast composite slab not only has better overall bearing performance but also improves the structural stiffness and assembly rate, which can greatly improve the economic benefits and is of great significance for the popularization and application of assembled concrete structures.…”
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Recovery of Carbon Fibres From Aged Epoxy Matrix Composites Using H2O2 as an Oxidant: A Thermodynamic and Technoeconomic Analysis by Paul Njeni Mabalane, Kristof Molnar, Philani Thembelihle Mazibuko, Kolos Molnár, Caroline Khoathane, Mike Masukume

“…However, there is little information on the technoeconomic impact of this method, thus whether it is economically better than current techniques. Therefore, in this paper, we discuss the technoeconomic analysis of recycling using hydrogen peroxide. …”
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Phenotypic Diversity of Doum Palm (Hyphaene compressa), a Semi‐Domesticated Palm in the Arid and Semi‐Arid Regions of Kenya by Agnes Omire, Nancy L. M. Budambula, Johnstone Neondo, Robert Gituru, Cecilia Mweu

“…Hyphaene compressa is an economically important palm in Africa. Despite its significant role in the livelihoods of rural communities, the diversity of doum palm is poorly documented and studied. …”
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A potential exodus: what is behind dropping out intentions among university students? by Dora Herrera, Lennia Matos, Rafael Gargurevich, Marjhori Gómez, Benjamín Lira, Cecilia Ferreyra

“…Explaining those rates calls for a comprehensive and holistic approach beyond the students’ socio-economic characteristics. This study seeks to identify the socio-demographic, academic and psychological variables that predict dropout intention among university students in Peru.Materials and methodThe sample was composed of 768 students from nine universities, both public and private, across the coastal, highland and rainforest regions of Peru. …”
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Impact of patient compliance with inhaler therapy on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity: a rural tertiary care perspective by Nandakishore K. S., Preethiraj Ballal, Anirudha Katipalla, Shruthi Rai P., Supreetha T., Dixith T., Sanjay Srinivas, Shree Dhanusha, Pramod Pujar, Sushmitha Sudeesh, Vignesh T. M.

“…Conclusions Our study highlights the importance of patient education about compliance to inhalers which is an economical and effective modality which has significant impact on reduction of exacerbations and morbidity.…”
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Exploring South Africa’s Foreign Policy Objectives in the Decolonisation of the Intergovernmental Organisations: The Case of the United Nations Security Council by Thoriso Ntlailane, Costa Hofisi

“…These objectives include monitoring international developments, promoting inclusive economic growth and shared prosperity for Africa and its people, building unity, and protecting South Africa’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. …”
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Factors Influencing The Use of QRIS in Digital Transactions by Fadhil Muhammad, Arif Imam Suroso, Setiadi Djohar

“…Purpose: The purpose of QRIS is to expand the efficient acceptance of non-cash payments, focusing on traditional mass economic functions (such as traditional markets and MSMEs). …”
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Scenario Simulation of the Influence of Land Use Change on the Regional Temperature in a Rapidly Urbanizing Region: A Case Study in Southern-Jiangsu, China by Xinli Ke, Enjun Ma, Yongwei Yuan

“…The results indicated that (1) the monthly average temperature is significantly higher under the Rapid Economic Growth (REG) scenario than under the Cooperate Environmental Sustainability (CES) scenario in 2050, especially in the hottest month (July). (2) The range of high-temperature regions is much wider under the REG scenario than it is under the CES scenario in 2050. (3) The land surface net radiation and latent heat flux are two key factors through which land use change influences the regional temperature in the study area, and the latent heat flux plays a dominant role. (4) Land use change mainly influences the land surface net radiation by altering the land surface albedo and emissivity. …”
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Monitoring land changes at an open mine site using remote sensing and multi-spectral indices by Ikram Loukili, Ahmed Laamrani, Mustapha El Ghorfi, Saida El Moutak, Abdessamad ghafiri

“…The results reveal significant variations in LULC and ecological indices over time, which are associated with mining activities, water stress, urban sprawl, and socio-economic changes in the region.These results provide a valuable means for decision-makers and planners to effectively manage the spaces and lands in the future.…”
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Site Selection of Appropriate Locations for Development of Orchards Using GIS & RS, by Emphasizing Climatic Factors (Case study: Walnut - Tehran Province) by Fatemeh Falahati, Bahlool Alijani, Manizha Ghohrodi Tali, Mohammadjavad Barati

“…The result showed that, the area about 630094.2 hectares of Tehran province can be planted by Walnut, which is shown in the final map. Due to high economic value of this product in agricultural export, it is recommended that Walnut orchards development should be considered in 4th program. …”
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Isolation and Identification of Toxoplasma gondii from Aborted Fetuses of Goats by PCR in Lorestan Province by Morad Beiranvand, Hossein Hamidinejat, Somayeh Bahrami, Mohammad Reza Tabandeh, Meysam Makki

“…Identification of the level of infection in intermediate hosts gives us an important data about understanding the role of this parasite in human health as well as estimating the economic loss in livestock. Therefore, the main aim of this study was the isolation and identification of T. gondii from aborted goat fetuses by PCR in Lorestan province. …”
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Digital Tools and Decision Support Systems in Agroecology: Benefits, Challenges, and Practical Implementations by Dimitra Petraki, Ioannis Gazoulis, Metaxia Kokkini, Marios Danaskos, Panagiotis Kanatas, Andreas Rekkas, Ilias Travlos

“…Agroecology has emerged as a holistic and sustainable approach to agriculture, integrating environmental, social, and economic principles. This study investigates the role of digital tools, including decision support systems (DSSs), in supporting agroecological transitions. …”
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Automated Segmentation and Object Classification of CT Images: Application to In Vivo Molecular Imaging of Avian Embryos by Alexander Heidrich, Jana Schmidt, Johannes Zimmermann, Hans Peter Saluz

“…In addition to improved poultry health and minimized economic loss, a greater understanding of skeletal abnormalities can also have implications for human medicine. …”
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Del Vaingka al Choqueo. Sociabilidad y ritual de los angaité a partir de la colonización del Chaco (1880) by Rodrigo Villagra Carron

“…I intend to show how the Vaingka has been replaced by the Choqueo since the Paraguayan colonization of the Angaité territory and the Chaco (between 1880 and 1943), and the correlative development of cattle ranches, which constituted the new socio-economic and geographical pattern of reproduction of the indigenous population. …”
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Spatiotemporal heterogeneity management: Optimizing the critical role of ecosystem services in achieving Sustainable Development Goals by Lingli Zuo, Guohua Liu, Junyan Zhao, Jiajia Li, Shuyuan Zheng, Xukun Su

“…Western Sichuan demonstrated stronger performance in environment-related SDGs in the Sichuan Province, while the Sichuan Basin showed better progress in socio-economic-related SDGs; (2) habitat quality, carbon sequestration, air pollution removal, and soil retention significantly influenced the development of 9 SDGs; (3) supporting, regulating, and provisioning service bundles have persistent and stable spatiotemporal heterogeneity effects on SDG1, SDG8, SDG11, SDG13, and SDG15. …”
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FINANCING OF LINEAR ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IN POLAND by Stanisław Bereziński, Tomasz Rokicki

“…Investment outlays were related to the level of economic development of voivodships and the resources of public roads. …”
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Smart interfaces to assist the operator in the context of industry 4.0 with a 5S human-centric approach by Mario Rojas, Javier Maldonado-Romo, Juana Isabel Mendez, Pedro Ponce, Arturo Molina

“…It examines the alignment of these technologies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mainly focusing on SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). …”
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Research on design intervention in spatial planning of traditional rural tourism: based on the perspective of tourists’ willingness to visit again by Huanchen Tang, Xiaodong Liu, Junjie Li, Hanyu Wang

“…Through scientific management and marketing strategies, traditional villages can not only enhance their competitiveness but also secure a place in the global tourism market, achieving both economic and cultural prosperity.…”
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Predictors of Crowd Effect in Football: Evidence From Five Major Football Leagues of Europe by Abdullah Yiğit Güngör, Tuncer Gövdeli

“…Because supporters’ economic conditions are also important to afford ticket prices. …”
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Impact of climate change on high wind and solar optimal mixes and system costs: the case of France by J. Delort Ylla, A. Tantet, P. Drobinski

“…To the contrary of previous literature, we find that the sole impact of climate change has no adverse consequences on system total costs, with adaptation measures being less attractive economically than their passive counterparts. This highlights the importance of specifying the working hypotheses and phenomena taken into account when issuing policymaking advice, and calls for further research exploring how combining all processes related to climate change impact all relevant elements of the electricity generation sector. …”
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