A Data-Driven Air Transportation Delay Propagation Model Using Epidemic Process Models by B. Baspinar, E. Koyuncu

“…In order to understand the behavior of the delay propagation over the network at different levels, we have constructed two different data-driven epidemic models approximating the dynamics of the system: (a) flight-based epidemic model and (b) airport-based epidemic model. …”
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Localization of Transversal Cracks in Sandwich Beams and Evaluation of Their Severity by G. R. Gillich, Z. I. Praisach, M. Abdel Wahab, O. Vasile

“…In fact, the process consists of comparing vectors representing the measured frequency shifts with patterns constructed using the mode shape curvatures of the undamaged beam. …”
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Optimization and prediction of paver block properties with ceramic waste as fine aggregate using response surface methodology by G. Uday Kiran, Nakkeeran G., Dipankar Roy, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme

“…This study provides useful information into optimising the content of CW in paver blocks, contributing to the development of sustainable and economical construction materials. Furthermore, it focusses on minimising landfill waste and preserving natural resources.…”
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Experimental and Analytical Study on the Vibration Performance of U-Shaped Steel-Concrete Composite Hollow Waffle Slab by Xi Zhang, Qiming Wang, Yousan Wang, Qing Li

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Corporate Social Responsibility Based on Radial Basis Function Neural Network Evaluation Model of Low-Carbon Circular Economy Coupled Development by Zenghua Gong, Kaiyi Guo, Xiaoguang He

“…This paper introduces the connotation of low-carbon circular economy and corporate social responsibility, analyses the reality and theoretical basis of realizing corporate social responsibility in low-carbon circular economy, analyses the interactive relationship between the development of low-carbon circular economy and the realization of corporate social responsibility, and puts forward the construction of enterprise low-carbon operation mechanism. …”
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Macro–Microscopic Mechanical Study of Clay–Structure Interface Shear Behavior Using Direct Shear Testing and DEM Simulation by Tingting Sun, Jingnan Yang, Kuang Shi, Shufeng Lin, Jixing Yang

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Self-Healing of Concrete Cracks by Ceramsite-Loaded Microorganisms by Jing Xu, Xianzhi Wang, Junqing Zuo, Xiaoyan Liu

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Elastomeric Polymers for Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete Structures against the Explosive Effects of Blast by S. N. Raman, T. Ngo, P. Mendis, T. Pham

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Pronoun Processing and Interpretation by L2 Learners of Italian: Perspectives from Cognitive Modelling by Petra Hendriks, Margreet Vogelzang

“…In cognitive model 2, second language acquisition differs from first language acquisition and involves the construction of a partly different grammar. Our results suggest that the second scenario may be cognitively more plausible than the first one. …”
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On Existence of Stabilizing Switching Laws within a Class of Unstable Linear Systems by Sendren Sheng-Dong Xu, Chih-Chiang Chen

“…Then, the study is further extended to the issue concerning the construction of quadratically stabilizing switching laws among unstable linear systems and unstabilizable linear control systems. …”
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STRETCH FORMING USING HEATED DIE by COSMIN CONSTANTIN GRIGORAȘ, BOGDAN CHIRIȚĂ, VALENTIN ZICHIL, EUGEN HERGHELEGIU, CĂTĂLIN TÂMPU, VLAD CIUBOTARIU

“…This method is used, among other sectors, in the construction of aeroplane fuselage, as significant, complex parts can be obtained in one piece. …”
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La recolocación de monumentos dentro del juego de pelota como mecanismo de activación ritual durante el periodo Clásico maya by Octavio Quetzalcóatl Esparza Olguín, Rogelio Valencia Rivera

“…The reuse of stelae, located at special positions inside this architectonic context, mainly at the corners of the ballcourts and visible to the spectator, indicates that this relocation did not have a random or economical reason, such as reuse of these highly valuable materials as simple construction elements. In the case of Chactún, as well as in similar contexts at other sites such as Calakmul, we propose that this phenomenon had other connotative goals, that went from a practical use of the monuments as ballcourt markers, as they were placed in the corners and at the center of the court, to a ceremonial purpose where the power and prestige of the monuments were taken to be transferred to the newly constructed ballcourt, as part of an apotropaic activation ritual that enabled this constructed space for the practice of the very special ritual activities planned for it.…”
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Shaking Table Experiment and Energy Analysis of a New Rebar Isolation Pier by Yifu Xiao, Shouping Shang, Zhen Wang

“…Compared with other isolation devices, the rebar isolation pier has the following advantages: simple structure, convenient construction, low cost, simple maintenance, and easy to fetch material. …”
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Features of Adjusting the Frozen Soil Properties Using Borehole Temperature Measurements by Mikhail Semin, Lev Levin, Aleksandr Bogomyagkov, Aleksei Pugin

“…The study aimed at this question included analysis of heat transfer in two horizontal layers (sand and chalk) for two shafts under construction using artificial ground freezing. It was shown that the discrepancy functional minimum under certain conditions moves over time or is nonunique. …”
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Transportation System Vulnerability Assessment considering Environmental Impact by Juanjuan Lin, Wangbing Lin

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Experimental Study on Frost Heave Behavior of Steel Fiber Improved Soil by Rongjian Shi, Feng Huang, Fengtian Yue, Zequn Hong, Yichen Li

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Effects of Geometrical Parameters on Stress Wave Propagation across the Rough Joint by Chen Xin, Tan Wenhui, Wang Peng

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Investigating AI systems: examining data and algorithmic bias through hermeneutic reverse engineering by Nishanshi Shukla

“…Hermeneutic reverse engineering is a framework to unpack and understand different elements of a technocultural object and/or system that contribute to the construction of its meaning and contexts. It employs a speculative imagination of what other realities can be designed and includes cultural analysis to identify existing meanings and assumptions behind the technocultural object, identifying key elements of signification, and speculating possibilities of reassembling different meanings for the object. …”
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Identifying Usability and Productivity Dimensions for Measuring the Success of Mobile Business Services by Maiju Vuolle, Anne Aula, Minna Kulju, Teija Vainio, Heli Wigelius

“…To build a measurement tool that better meets the requirements of mobile business services, we completed case studies on two mobile business services, one used in passenger transport and the other in construction sites. Based on the understanding gained from the case studies, we propose a list of dimensions and items addressing both usability and productivity aspects that work as the basis for a multidisciplinary measurement tool.…”
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Analysis and Enhancement of IEEE 802.15.4e DSME Beacon Scheduling Model by Kwang-il Hwang, Sung-wook Nam

“…In order to construct a successful Internet of things (IoT), reliable network construction and maintenance in a sensor domain should be supported. …”
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