Energy evolution characteristics and failure mechanism of coal confined by CFRP jackets subjected to different loading rates by Qingwen Li, Mengjiao Xu, Wenxia Li, Chuangchuang Pan, Mengmeng Yu

“…Additionally, the value at the maximum rate is approximately 6.03–8.87 times greater than that at the minimum rate. The elastic energy consumption ratio exhibited a ‘fishhook-shaped’ trend as axial deformation increased. …”
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Patients’ satisfaction with services provided by family physicians at the Comprehensive Healthcare Centers in Northern Jordan by Hadeel B. Heilat, Muntaha K. Gharaibeh, Wanas M. Shtaiyat, Raghad S. Gharaibeh, Ayah M. Ananbeh, Manar J. Baniyaseen, Shahd M. Alsharaydeh, Aya B. Alqawaba’h, Emad A. Alzu’bi, Nour G. Amayreh, Reem R. Aldawagreh

“…Study has implications for the health care system in Jordan, as regards the strengthening of the health information system to incorporate policies on appointments, quality of consultation times, and waiting times.…”
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The rational use of glucocorticoids may reduce the risk of readmission in menopausal women with knee osteoarthritis: results from a five-year longitudinal study by Huang Xi, Hao Huiqin, Liu Hongqi, Zhang Ruqi, Zhang Junfeng

“…This protective effect diminished over time ( $$\:{\gamma\:}_{2l}\left({t}_{0}\right)=0.629,P<0.001$$ ). …”
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Kinesiology Tape: A Descriptive Survey of Healthcare Professionals in the United States by Scott W Cheatham, Russell T Baker, Thomas E Abdenour

“…The average recommended times to wear KT were two to three days (60%). The maximum times ranged from two to five days (81%)…”
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Impact of BRACTS exercises on muscular strength in eumenorrheic women by Wajiha Shahid, Rabiya Noor

“…Group A was given an educational program related to menstrual hygiene and active lifestyle maintenance with 20 min walk 3 times a week for 16 weeks, while group B was given an educational program related to menstrual hygiene along with BRACTS exercises of 50 min for 3 times per week for 16 weeks. …”
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Assessing the impact on mode competitiveness of improvements of the Trans-Eurasian railway network by Seyed Mohseni, Edwin van Hassel, Thierry Vanelslander

“…Substantially less generalized chain cost reductions are achieved when shortening transit times, even when the latter goes up to half the initial transit time. …”
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Influence of multi-point laser shock peening process on surficial mechanical properties in gear steels by XUE Cheng, LEI Duncai, YAN Xueyuan, ZANG Shunlai, DONG Hongtao, YOU Zhiwei

“…The effects of laser energy and impact times on the residual stress and micro-hardness of gear steel are experimentally investigated. …”
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Use of screens, books and adults' interactions on toddler's language and motor skills: A cross-cultural study among 19 Latin American countries from different SES. by Lucas G Gago-Galvagno, Angel M Elgier, Angel J Tabullo, Edson J Huaire-Inacio, Angela M Herrera-Alvarez, Carmen Zambrano-Villalba, Frania R López, Emmanuel Herrera-González, Olivia Morán-Núñez, Neyra J Ochoa-Vega, Chrissie Ferreira de Carvalho, Rosario Spencer, Juan José Giraldo-Huertas, Perla Del Carpio, Erika Robles, Carla Fernández, Silvia Requena, Pilar Rodríguez, Yoysy Rondón, Alexis L Ruiz, Ada Tibisay-Echenique, Gris Hidalgo, Carlos R Hernández, Mirna Lacayo, Esther Angeriz, Gabriela Etchebehere, Fernando José Mena, Delia Magaña de Ávila, Susana C Azzollini, Stephanie E Miller

“…In addition, negative and significant associations were generally found between screen time and language skills, which were in turn positively associated with shared reading times. …”
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Safe Dishwashing Without an Automatic Dishwasher for Home, Community Events, and Outdoor Activities by Morgan Denhard, Amy Simonne, Ricki McWilliams

“… Most of us are accustomed to the ease and convenience of washing our dishes in an automatic dishwasher. At times, however, no dishwasher is available. This 4-page fact sheet teaches ways to safely wash or clean your dishes by hand, which may be necessary when your dishwasher is broken, you are outdoors, or you are working in a facility without a dishwasher. …”
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The Herd Health Handbook for Goat Producers: Vaccination Protocol and Quality Assurance Measures for Goats by Ray Mobley, Carmen Lyttle-N’guessan, Thomas Peterson

“…FAMU004, a 9-page fact sheet by Ray Mobley, Carmen Lyttle-N'guessan, and Thomas Peterson, outlines a year-round preventive-based health maintenance program for goats, including schedules for vaccinations and anthelmintics, and common medications with approximate withdrawal times. Published by the Florida A & M University Extension, September 2009. …”
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Safe Return by Meredeth A. Rowe

“… In the United States, more than 10,000 times each year, persons with dementia become lost in their own community and cannot find their way home. …”
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Talking with Your Child about School by Eboni Baugh, Donna Davis

“…“In a hurried world, keeping up with our children when we’re trying to juggle marriage, jobs, possibly multiple children, and the many other challenges life can throw at us, we can feel overwhelmed at times. However, keeping lines of communication open with your children can be critical to how they handle the challenges they face, especially when they are in school.” …”
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Insurance in the Light of Biblical Teaching by Miroslava Čilová

“…This study will show the reader that Biblical texts encourage prudent provision for more difficult times. The person, who does so, fulfills the obligation to perform acts of good will toward his neighbor. …”
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Playing It Safe with Play Equipment by Donna Davis

“…“Raising my rough-and-tumble children at times took superhuman energy, patience, and constant supervision. …”
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Talking with Your Child about School by Eboni Baugh, Donna Davis

“…“In a hurried world, keeping up with our children when we’re trying to juggle marriage, jobs, possibly multiple children, and the many other challenges life can throw at us, we can feel overwhelmed at times. However, keeping lines of communication open with your children can be critical to how they handle the challenges they face, especially when they are in school.” …”
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The Herd Health Handbook for Goat Producers: Vaccination Protocol and Quality Assurance Measures for Goats by Ray Mobley, Carmen Lyttle-N’guessan, Thomas Peterson

“…FAMU004, a 9-page fact sheet by Ray Mobley, Carmen Lyttle-N'guessan, and Thomas Peterson, outlines a year-round preventive-based health maintenance program for goats, including schedules for vaccinations and anthelmintics, and common medications with approximate withdrawal times. Published by the Florida A & M University Extension, September 2009. …”
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Processos de significação em contraste: violência contra as mulheres no Brasil e em Cabo Verde by Miriam Steffen Vieira

“…In the case of Cape Verde, ethnographic data were collected at different times of public discourse on the implementation of the law that criminalized violence based on gender, in January 2011.…”
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Allegorising: the relevance of an old method of interpretation by P. B. Decock

“…This article considers the Biblical interpretation of the Church Fathers, and particularly their use of allegory, as this may inspire us to develop ways of interacting with the Biblical texts as religious texts meant to speak to our times. …”
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Safe Return by Meredeth A. Rowe

“… In the United States, more than 10,000 times each year, persons with dementia become lost in their own community and cannot find their way home. …”
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Interpreting Pesticide Label Wording by Frederick M. Fishel

“…In Florida, pest control is a year-round consideration and many times a pesticide will be chosen as part of the management plan for the problem. …”
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