Analysis of the Seismic Performance of Site-Bolted Beam to Column Connections in Modularized Prefabricated Steel Structures by Xuechun Liu, Xiaoxiong Cui, Zhiwei Yang, Xinxin Zhan

“…Six connection specimens with different parameters were subjected to quasi-static loading tests and finite element analysis (FEA) to determine the seismic performance of the proposed connection (e.g., hysteretic behavior, skeleton curve, ductility, and failure mode). …”
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The nexus between social media advertising and customers’ purchase intention with the mediating role of customers’ brand consciousness: evidence from three South Asian countries... by Md Sajjad Hosain, Abdullah Mohammad Ahshanul Mamun

“…The outcomes of this empirical study are expected to be useful for further research attempts regarding SMA and consumer behavior. Businesses and policymakers are also expected to benefit from formulating SMA-related strategies to retain present buyers as well as attract the prospective ones.…”
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Abundant novel stochastic fractional solitary wave solutions of a new extended (3+1)-dimensional Kadomtsev–Petviashvili equation by Amjad E. Hamza, Khidir Shaib Mohamed, Alaa Mustafa, Khaled Aldwoah, Mohammed Hassan, Hicham Saber

“…Exact solutions play a vital role in understanding the physical behavior of a system. The conformable derivative generalizes the classical differential operator and is useful in analyzing the wave dynamics of integrable systems. …”
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Quasinormal modes and GUP-corrected Hawking radiation of BTZ black holes within modified gravity frameworks by Faizuddin Ahmed, Ahmad Al-Badawi, İzzet Sakallı, Abdelmalek Bouzenada

“…We derive wave equations for these black hole perturbations and analyze the behavior of the effective potential Veff(r) under different values of mass m, cosmological constant Λm, and modified gravity parameters α1, α2, β1, β2, and γ. …”
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Numerical simulation of MHD Sakiadis flows of convectively heated thixotropic nanofluids in a porous medium using revised transport laws and Wakif-Buongiorno's model by A. Wakif

“…On the contrary, the rising thermal and concentration relaxation parameters lead to dissimilar thermal impressions, in which a cooling effect is produced within the thixotropic nanofluidic medium when elevating the thermal relaxation parameter, while a slight heating behavior is witnessed for the superior concentration relaxation parameters.…”
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Influence of Ambient Temperature on Nanosecond and Picosecond Laser-Induced Bulk Damage of Fused Silica by L. Yang, X. D. Yuan, H. X. Deng, X. Xiang, W. G. Zheng, S. B. He, Y. Jiang, H. B. Lv, L. Ye, H. J. Wang, X. T. Zu

“…The nanosecond (ns) and picosecond (ps) pulsed laser-induced damage behaviors of fused silica under cryogenic and room temperature have been investigated. …”
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The main determinants affecting the spend in protected natural areas. The case of Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, Catalonia, Spain by Jordi Seguí Urbaneja, Pablo Vidal-González, Saul Alcaraz, Víctor Dorado, Estela Inés Farías-Torbidoni

“…Using a total of 1.119 on-site survey data from Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, we analysed the visitor spending and identify influential sociodemographic, visit behavior, and motivational descriptors related to their likelihood of spending money during their visit. …”
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Maximizing japonica rice quality by high-pressure steam: Insights into improvement by Saadia Zainab, Xianqing Zhou, Yurong Zhang, Saira Tanweer, Tariq Mehmood

“…Pseudoplastic fluid behavior was recorded for both treatments while crystalline structure converted into V-type from A-type in the optimized sample. …”
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Mapping the “catscape” formed by a population of pet cats with outdoor access by Richard Bischof, Nina Rosita Hansen, Øyvind Skarsgard Nyheim, Astrid Kisen, Lillian Prestmoen, Torbjørn Haugaasen

“…Whereas knowledge about the spatial behavior of individual domestic cats is growing, we still know little about how a local population of free-ranging pet cats occupies the landscape. …”
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Shield Cutting Pile-Group Implementation Effects on the Superstructure by Chi Zhang, Shiju Ma, Yuancheng Guo, Mingyu Li, Kui Fu

“…The longitudinal distribution of the cumulative settlement of the south and north wall of the masonry structure changes continuously with the change of the position of the shield excavation surface. That behavior may cause the building to be tilted and deformed and cause the structure to undergo rigid rotation and twisting deformation. …”
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On the Boundary Conditions in Out-of-Plane Analysis of Thin Plates by the Finite Point Method by Sadegh Tavakoliyan, Mohamad Najar, Parham Memarzadeh, Tadeh Zirakian

“…Both distributed and concentrated external loads are examined to provide a comprehensive understanding of the behavior under different loading conditions. Furthermore, the optimal placement of the extra boundary nodes is briefly discussed, alongside a focus on the number of nodes within the finite point clouds. …”
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Experimental Study and Extended Finite Element Simulation of Fracture of Self-Compacting Rubberized Concrete by Xinquan Wang, Hongguo Diao, Yunliang Cui, Changguang Qi, Shangyu Han

“…The effects of loading rate on the fracture behavior of self-compacting concrete were studied in this paper. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Long-Term Strength and Acoustic Emission Characteristics of Coal Pillar under Inclined Compression Loading by Chong Li, Sifeng He, Zhijun Xu

“…The variation of time-dependent deformation, peak strength, long-term strength (LTS), creep fracture model, and AE behavior of the coal with the inclination angels were discussed in detail. …”
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Exploring Virtual Reality and Exercise Simulator Interventions in Patients With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Comprehensive Literature Review by Gurdeep Sarai, Prem Prakash Jayaraman, Oren Tirosh, Nilmini Wickramasinghe

“…Furthermore, this study explores the intricate complexities involved in customizing these technologies to accommodate the diverse aspects of user behavior and highlights the potential limitations in the use of VR. …”
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Suicide Attempters Compared to Intentional Self-Harm Have a Severe Suicidal Intention and Poorer Reasons for Living Soon after Their Attempts: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Stud... by Anand Bhogaraju, Korem Anusha, Preethi Gudlavallety

“…ISH had higher scores on impulsive behavior 17 (81%) than 10 SA (62.5%), better identification of protective factors in ISH 20 (95.2%) than 11 (68.8%) in SA group. …”
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Multihazard Response Control of Base-Isolated Buildings under Bidirectional Dynamic Excitation by Daniel H. Zelleke, Sandip K. Saha, Vasant A. Matsagar

“…The results of the investigation show that the behaviors of the buildings equipped with various isolation systems are different for the two hazards. …”
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Energy efficiency of a house in Mediterranean region: insulation and glazing impact by Salaheddine Jaouaf, Bourassia Bensaad, Abdelhakim Dorbane

“…The TRNSYS 17 software is used to simulate the building's behavior. The study finds that wood fiber insulation with a 9 cm thickness provides the best thermal performance, resulting in a 26% reduction in energy costs compared to 3cm of expanded polystyrene. …”
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Examining the Long-Run and Short-Run Effects of Technical and Financial Factors on Bitcoin Blockchain Network Transaction Fees by Amin Rostami, Mahdi Safaei

“…This study examined the long-term and short-term effects of technical and financial factors on user behavior in determining Bitcoin transaction fees. The autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model was used for this analysis. …”
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Exploring Adhesive Performance in Horseshoe Bonding Through Advanced Mechanical and Numerical Analysis by C. M. C. Ferreira, B. D. Simões, E. A. S. Marques, R. J. C. Carbas, L. F. M. da Silva

“…Subsequently, in-joint behavior was assessed using single-lap joints (SLJ) for both similar and dissimilar adherends. …”
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Etude démographique du magot (Macaca sylvanus) dans le site touristique des cascades d’Ouzoud (Maroc) by Abderrazak El Alami, Abderrahman Chait

“…In Morocco, Barbary macaques live in many tourist sites. The behavior of macaques living in tourist sites is influenced by the presence of visitors providing food to them. …”
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