Detection and safety assessment of bonding defects in architectural decorative surface layer based on the variation of vibration acceleration amplitude by Zhide Wang, Xiaogen Liu, Dake Cao, Detian Wan, Shaoshan Wei

“…Bonding defects in the architectural decorative surface layer can cause the finish layer to detach, posing a significant threat to urban public safety. To minimize the risk of finish layer detachment and ensure its safety, this study presents a novel non-destructive testing technique that detects bonding defects in the decorative surface layer by analyzing variations in vibration acceleration amplitude. …”
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Care partner experience with telepresence robots in long-term care during COVID-19 pandemic by Grace Hu, Joey Wong, Lily Haopu Ren, Sarah Kleiss, Annette Berndt, Lily Wong, Ali Hussein, Nazia Ahmed, Jim Mann, Lillian Hung

“…We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 care partners who used the robots in five urban Canadian LTC homes between May 2021 and August 2023. …”
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Impact of Cataract Surgery on the Psychological State of the Elderly by Bárbara Nuria Suárez Rodríguez, Leonor Rosario Díaz Alfonso, Daniel Martínez Ojeda, Yutsimí Elia Fojaco Colina, Aleima Rodríguez Carvajal

“…<strong><br />Results: </strong>Predominant groups were those of females, white skinned, over 71 years old, average school level, married, living in urban residences and within a multigenerational household. …”
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Exploring the decline in health index of the Qarhan salt lake region in Qinghai Province, China: A 40-year assessment by Pengfei Ji, Qian Shen, Ru Wang, Yue Yao, Bing Zhang, Wenting Xu, Yuting Zhang, Wenqi Kou, Wenxin Li

“…Previous research has focused on the health status of freshwater lakes in urban and rural areas; however, the health of freshwater lakes is not directly comparable to that of salt lakes. …”
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In-Depth Analysis of Photovoltaic-Integrated Shading Systems’ Performance in Residential Buildings: A Prospective of Numerical Techniques Toward Net-Zero Energy Buildings by Ahmad Baghdadi, Maher Abuhussain

“…The study advances the knowledge of PVIS applications by addressing the dual challenges of energy efficiency and sustainability in urban residential settings. Leveraging numerical simulations conducted with EnergyPlus, the research evaluates various shading configurations, including louvers, horizontal and sidefin canopies, to quantify their impact on cooling, heating, lighting demands and energy production. …”
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Predicting Traffic Accident Risk in Seoul Metropolitan City: A Dataset Construction Approach by Ji-Woong Yang, Hyeon-Jin Jung, Tae-Wook Kim, Han-Jin Lee, Ellen J. Hong

“…In contemporary society, the rapid progression of urbanization and technological advancements has led to a substantial increase in the number of vehicles, consequently elevating the rate of traffic accidents. …”
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Land use and land cover classification for change detection studies using convolutional neural network by V. Pushpalatha, P.B. Mallikarjuna, H.N. Mahendra, S. Rama Subramoniam, S. Mallikarjunaswamy

“…Efficient land use land cover (LULC) classification is crucial for environmental monitoring, urban planning, and resource management. This study investigates LULC changes in Nanjangud taluk, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India, using remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS). …”
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Analysis of Forest Cover in the Tumba-Lediima Nature Reserve (RTL-DRC) by Sylvestre Frey, André Musas A Musas, Nestor Anzola Kibamba, Sebastien Kidushi Mboma, Tege Simboni Simboni, Djonive Munene Asidi

“…The main drivers of deforestation identified are agricultural expansion, illegal exploitation of forest resources and urbanization. These activities have led to the fragmentation of critical habitats, putting endemic and threatened species at risk, while also compromising the ecological integrity of the reserve. …”
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First Isolation and Characterization of Feline Panleukopenia Virus From Wild Raccoon Dogs in the Residential Area of Shanghai, China by Chen Chen, Jin Tao, Ling Tang, Tong Sun, Zhuyun Sun, Huan Xu, Shuaitao Deng, Cheng Xue, Xing Ji, Rui Wang, Hongjun Chen

“…In recent years, the gradual restoration of urban ecosystems coupled with a lack of natural predators means that wild raccoon dogs have gradually entered residential neighbourhoods in Shanghai, and the carnivore parvovirus carried by such canines may seriously affect their health and that of dogs and cats in these neighbourhoods. …”
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What are healthcare providers’ understandings and experiences of compassion? The healthcare compassion model: a grounded theory study of healthcare providers in Canada by Aynharan Sinnarajah, Shane Sinclair, Thomas F Hack, Shelley Raffin-Bouchal, Susan McClement, Kelli Stajduhar, Pavneet Singh, Neil A Hagen, Harvey Max Chochinov

“…Data were independently and collectively analysed by the research team in accordance with Straussian grounded theory.Setting and participants 57 healthcare providers were recruited from urban and rural palliative care services spanning hospice, home care, hospital-based consult teams, and a dedicated inpatient unit within Alberta, Canada.Results Five categories and 13 associated themes were identified, illustrated in the Healthcare Provider Compassion Model depicting the dimensions of compassion and their relationship to one another. …”
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Hazardous Solid Waste Landfill Site Selection for İstanbul, Türkiye using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods and GIS Data by Sena Dere, Elif Elçin Günay

“…Considering the anticipated earthquake in Istanbul and the city’s excessive population and urbanization, experts estimate that debris waste will be approximately 25 million tons. …”
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Lane and Traffic Sign Detection for Autonomous Vehicles: Addressing Challenges on Indian Road Conditions by H. S. Gowri Yaamini, Swathi K J, Manohar N, Ajay Kumar G

“…. • YOLOv8n Transfer Learning approach by adjusting architecture for lane and traffic sign detection in Indian diverse Urban, Suburban, and Highway scenarios. • Dataset with 22,400 images of normal and complex Indian scenarios include crude weathering of roads, traffic conditions, diverse tropical weather conditions, partially occluded and partially erased lanes, and traffic signs. • The model performance with notable precision and frame wise inference.…”
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Determining The Need for Fire Stations by Backup Double Covering Approach and Location Selection: The Case of Trabzon City by Şeyda Kuku, Ersin Türk

“…Fire stations are emergency service units that serve for the security of lives and property in urban areas. It is critical for public safety to ensure the highest level of service ensuring a prompt response to the need. …”
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Bioaugmentation strategies in co-composting anaerobically digested food waste with agricultural by-products: Enhancing fertilizer quality and microbial communities by Xuezhi Wang, Guyu You, Chenchen Liu, Yuan Sun

“…Effective management of urban solid waste is critical for achieving sustainable development goals. …”
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Hydrologic responses of watershed assessment to land cover and climate change using soil and water assessment tool model by R.C.C. Puno, G.R. Puno, B.A.M. Talisay

“…Climate change projections with a 13% decrease in rainfall directly influenced the decrease in hydrologic processes. Meanwhile, urbanization had influenced the increase in surface runoff, evapotranspiration, and baseflow. …”
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Practice Patterns of Graduates of a Rural Emergency Medicine Training Program by Dylan S. Kellogg, Miriam S. Teixeira, Michael Witt

“…There is also currently a higher rate of rural physicians leaving clinical practice than in urban emergency departments (ED). In this cross-sectional study we sought to identify the work environments of graduates of a rural EM residency program, and the strengths and weaknesses of such a program. …”
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A pilot randomized controlled study of integrated kidney palliative care and chronic kidney disease care implemented in a safety-net hospital: Protocol for a pilot study of feasibi... by Jennifer S. Scherer, Wenbo Wu, Chen Lyu, Keith S. Goldfeld, Abraham A. Brody, Joshua Chodosh, David Charytan

“…This pilot study evaluates the feasibility of a randomized clinical trial (RCT) testing the efficacy of integrated kidney palliative and CKD care in an urban safety-net hospital. Methods: This is a single-site pilot RCT designed to enroll 85 participants, with a goal of at least 60 completing the study. …”
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Characterization of sexual and reproductive behaviour in female high school students by Perla Caridad López Hernández, Eneida Bravo Polanco, Carmen Benítez Cabrera, Lisbet Cepero Äguila

“…<strong><br />Methods:</strong> A descriptive study of a sample comprising 180 female students from the 9th grade in the urban area of Cumanayagua, from September 2007 to June 2008. …”
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Satisfaction with Nighttime Outdoor Activity Environment Among Elderly Residents in Old Gated Communities by Fang Wen, Liang Peng, Bo Zhang, Yan Zhang, Yuyang Zhang

“…“Aging in place” is the most popular choice for older people in China, with more than 90% of urban older people living in the same residential areas they did in middle age. …”
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Air temperature estimation based on environmental parameters using remote sensing data by Chenoor Mohammadi, Manouchehr Farajzadeh, Yousef Ghavdel Rahimi, Abbas Ali Aliakbar Bidokhti

“…With considering different land uses, the highest R2 was related to waters and urban areas (96 to 99%) in warm months, and the lowest R2 was for mixed forest and grassland (between 15 and 36%) in cold months.…”
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