Free Vibration Analysis of a Rotating Composite Shaft Using the 𝑝-Version of the Finite Element Method by A. Boukhalfa, A. Hadjoui, S. M. Hamza Cherif

“…A program is elaborate for the calculation of the eigenfrequencies and critical speeds of a rotating composite shaft. To verify the present model, the critical speeds of composite shaft systems are compared with those available in the literature. …”
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Evaluation of the Efficiency of Interparticle Interactions in Nanosystems by Hanna O. Demchenko, Natalia M. Rusinchuk

“…The results show that interaction between nanoparticles can be neglected if the distance between them is bigger than the critical one. Expressions for evaluation of the efficiency of the interparticle coupling were proposed and compared with the existing experimental results. …”
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(Pro)renin Receptor in Kidney Development and Disease by Renfang Song, Ihor V. Yosypiv

“…The renin-angiotensin system (RAS), a key regulator of the blood pressure and fluid/electrolyte homeostasis, also plays a critical role in kidney development. All the components of the RAS are expressed in the developing metanephros. …”
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Confronting the cataracts of whiteness to see the invisible: reflections on the transmission and reception of the Bible in post-apartheid South Africa by J. Kok

“…The author engages with prominent figures in the field of Biblical Studies and critical race theory such as David Horrell, in order to address the issue of whiteness and its impact on marginalisation. …”
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Quels territoires pertinents pour écologiser les industries qui misent sur le renouvelable ? by Gabrielle Bouleau, Caitríona Carter, Arnaud Sergent, Yann Fournis

“…This has not, however, protected them from criticism on grounds of sustainability. Indeed, the government of these industries has come under attack, with opponents saying that industry actors have failed to address critical interdependencies necessary for sustainability to be achieved, including territorial ones. …”
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The neural substrate of navigation using hydrostatic cues in goldfish by Shachar Givon, Renana Altsuler-Nagar, Ronen Segev

“…Here, we tested whether the dorsomedial and lateral parts of the pallium, two regions that were found to be critical in horizontal navigation, are also critical for hydrostatic cue detection in goldfish. …”
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Two-Dimensional Convection Induced by Gravity and Centrifugal Forces in a Rotating Porous Layer Far Away from the Axis of Rotation by Peter Vadasz, Saneshan Govender

“…The marginal stability criterion is established in terms of a critical centrifugal Rayleigh number and a critical wave number for different values of the gravity related Rayleigh number. …”
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Addressing the consequences of missing vaccines: A case report of pertussis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Diana Marcela Perea Rojas, Indiana Luz Rojas Torres, Luis Enrique Perea Vásquez

“…The child's lack of documented pertussis vaccination underscores critical gaps in primary healthcare and immunization practices. …”
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Het boek Prediker: een verrassende en uitdagende stem in de Bijbel by H. Debel

“… As historical-critical exegesis has demonstrated that the Bible does not provide a readymade and unified answer to each and every actual question, the present study aims at highlighting the particular contribution of the book of Qohelet to the ‘library’ of biblical books. …”
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Management of Maxillary Incisors With Middle-Third Root Perforation: A Case Report by Daysi Morocho-Monteros, María José Masson-Palacios, Juan Marcos Parise-Vasco

“…Root canal perforations are frequent but critical complications in endodontic treatments, which can pose a risk of irreversible damage to the affected tooth. …”
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Concealed Truths Always Hide behind the Shadows of the Not So Obvious: Deadly Chest Pain Presentation by Khalid Sawalha, Angel Lopez-Candales

“…Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a critical condition characterized by the tearing of the aortic wall, posing significant diagnostic challenges due to its diverse clinical presentations. …”
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The “Miss Curvy Uganda” pageant: representation, commodification and exploitation of women’s bodies by Francis Akena, Adyanga

“…The proposal drew sharp criticisms that appeared in the national media, ecumenical community gatherings, and public forums across the country. …”
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Theotônio dos Santos (1936-2018) y la reconstrucción de la economía política del desarrollo by DOMÍNGUEZ-MARTÍN, Rafael

“…This essay analyzes economic thought trajectory of the great Latin American intellectual Theotônio dos Santos in his vital context and the history of ideas, as well as his main contributions to the critical studies of development.…”
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Patient Characteristics and Outcomes of a Provincial Prolonged-Ventilation Weaning Centre: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Louise Rose, Ian M Fraser

“…BACKGROUND: Growing numbers of critically ill patients require prolonged mechanical ventilation and experience difficulty with weaning. …”
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Stability of reaction fronts in thin domains by A. Agouzal, S. Boujena, I. Ciuperca, V. Volpert

“…The influence of natural convection and of heat losses through the walls of the reactor is studied numerically and analytically. Critical conditions of stability of stationary solutions are obtained.…”
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Multiplicity of Solutions for Neumann Problems for Semilinear Elliptic Equations by Yu-Cheng An, Hong-Min Suo

“…Using the minimax methods in critical point theory, we study the multiplicity of solutions for a class of Neumann problems in the case near resonance. …”
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The Choquard Equation with Weighted Terms and Sobolev-Hardy Exponent by Yanbin Sang, Xiaorong Luo, Yongqing Wang

“…We study a nonlinear Choquard equation with weighted terms and critical Sobolev-Hardy exponent. We apply variational methods and Lusternik-Schnirelmann category to prove the multiple positive solutions for this problem.…”
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Existence of Periodic Solutions for a Class of Difference Systems with p-Laplacian by Kai Chen, Qiongfen Zhang

“…By applying the least action principle and minimax methods in critical point theory, we prove the existence of periodic solutions for a class of difference systems with p-Laplacian and obtain some existence theorems.…”
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PROBABILITY MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF CRYSTALLIZATION OF BINARY ALLOY AT POURING OF STEEL by Ju. A. Samojlovich, V. I. Timoshpolskij, S. M. Kabishov

“…The critical analysis of some modifications of quasiequilibrium model, which gained ground in computing practice at calculations of ingots consolidation, is carried out. …”
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Traumatic Blunt Force Renal Injury in a Diseased Horseshoe Kidney with Successful Embolization to Treat Active Bleeding: A Case Report and Literature Review by Chonlada Krutsri, Pongsasit Singhatas, Preeda Sumpritpradit, Chunlaches Chaijareenont, Wit Viseshsindh, Tharin Thampongsa, Pattawia Choikrua

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