From forensic chemistry: an educational experience by González Graciela A.

“…The incorporation of topics such as fires, explosives, chemical warfare agents (CWA), and environmental crimes aims to develop professional profiles for a new generation of chemists more committed to the societal impact of their work.…”
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A problem of "Raseiniai tank's" history by Arvydas Žardinskas

“…Attempts to destroy this tank with the new 50 mm anti-tank cannon, bombardment by large caliber cannon, and the use of engineers with explosives during the night all failed. An attempt to request air support also failed, as the Luftwaffe had other, more important targets. …”
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Hydrodemolition and drill and blast: A new way to improve tunnel contour quality by Rafael Pacheco dos Santos, Marcos Aurélio Marques Noronha, Patrícia de Oliveira Faria, Thiane Pereira Poncetta Coliboro

“…One option is to replace explosives with the High-Power Abrasive Water Jet (HPAWJ) Technique for rock cutting the perimeter; a necessary step before execution of the Pre-Splitting Technique. …”
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Odour generalisation and detection dog training by Lyn Caldicott, Thomas W. Pike, Helen E. Zulch, Daniel S. Mills, Fiona J. Williams, Kevin R. Elliker, Bethany Hutchings, Anna Wilkinson

“…Abstract Detection dogs are required to search for and alert to specific odours of interest, such as drugs, cadavers, disease markers and explosives. However, the odour released from different samples of the same target substance will vary for a number of reasons, including the production method, evaporation, degradation, or by being mixed with extraneous odours. …”
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Study of Rock Blasting Failure Pattern with One Free Boundary by Jun Yang, Xin Liu, Zhenyang Xu, Hongliang Tang, Qi Yu

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Full-Field Strain Characterizations and Fracture Process of Rock Blasting Using a Small-Scale Double-Hole Bench Model by Jun Yang, Xin Liu, Zhenyang Xu, Hongliang Tang, Qi Yu

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A Rock Fracturing Method Using High-Pressure Gas Expansion: Case Study on Its Application in Hangzhou-Lin’an Intercity Railway by Dunwen Liu, Yu Tang, Caiwu Cai, Yinghua Jian

“…The use of explosives in cities is under strict control due to the risks associated with blasting. …”
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Defects-Induced Hot Spots in TATB by Zhonghua Yan, Chuanchao Zhang, Hongwei Yan, Zhijie Li, Li Li, Ming Huang, Bisheng Tan, Xiaodong Yuan

“…The three-dimensional models of triaminotrinitrobenzene (TATB) explosives containing spherical pores, craters, and cracks are established, respectively. …”
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Counteraction to sabotage measures on ammunition depots in the context of hybrid warfare by Ye. V. Karmannyi, M. V. Lys

“…In our study, particular attention is paid to such objects as stockpiles of ammunition, where weapons, missiles, ammunition, explosives, firearms, special means are stored. The authors of the article offer the main ways of improving and reforming the security system of these objects. …”
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Standoff Methods for the Detection of Threat Agents: A Review of Several Promising Laser-Based Techniques by J. Bruce Johnson, Susan D. Allen, Jonathan Merten, Lewis Johnson, Daniel Pinkham, Scott W. Reeve

“…Detection of explosives, explosive precursors, or other threat agents presents a number of technological challenges for optical sensing methods. …”
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Accurate Perception of Rock Strata Movement for Environmental Protection in Coal Mining: Taking Thick and Hard Roof Cooperative Control as an Example by Tong Zhao, Changyou Liu, Kaan Yetilmezsoy, Majid Bahramian, Peilin Gong

“…Confined water and infiltrated modified rock mass functioned as the transfer load medium of the explosives, and the CBWDHPT fully utilized high explosion energy to break rocks. …”
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Location of Cynological Units in the Structure of the National Police of Ukraine and in the System of the Ministry of the Internal Affairs by V. V. Garmash

“…When introducing new developments, special attention should be paid to the contemporary challenges of the criminogenic situation (such as explosives, weapons, drugs).…”
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Numerical Simulation Analysis of Different Excavation Parameters for TBM 3D Disc Cutters Based on the Discrete Element Method by Feng Liang, Chenyuan Pei, Weibang Luo, Minglong You, Fei Tan

“…TBMs enhance safety in excavation by mechanically breaking rock, reducing the reliance on explosives, and the associated risks of blasts. The shield support minimizes surrounding rock collapse, advanced geological forecasting mitigates risks posed by complex geologies, and intelligent monitoring systems improve operational safety. …”
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Problems of the activity of canine units of the National Police in the conditions of war by V. S. Seliukov

“…It has been determined that the main problematic issues that arise today are: significant movements of people on the territory of Ukraine and the appearance of a large number of weapons, ammunition and explosives lead to an increase in the number of facts of their illegal use, including transportation, storage even without the purpose of using them for their intended purpose. …”
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Demonstration of active neutron interrogation of special nuclear materials using a high-intensity short-pulse-laser-driven neutron source by A. Favalli, D. C. Henzlova, S. Croft, O. Deppert, K. Falk, J. C. Fernandez, D. C. Gautier, N. Guler, C. E. Hamilton, K. D. Ianakiev, M. Iliev, R. P. Johnson, A. Kleinschmidt, M. Roth, T. N. Shimada, M. Swinhoe, T. N. Taddeucci

“…Abstract Detecting shielded special nuclear material, such as nuclear explosives, is a difficult challenge pursued by non-proliferation, anti-terrorism, and nuclear security programs worldwide. …”
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Development of a conceptual model for a gas detonation deminer by Oleksiy Pavlenko, Olga Shypul, Vitalii Myntiuk, Denys Tkachenko, Dmytro Brega, Vadym Garin

“…The subject of this study is the neutralization processes of mines and other explosive devices, as well as the equipment created based on these processes. …”
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Agent-based risk analysis model for road transportation of dangerous goods by Hassan Kanj, Ajla Kulaglic, Wael Hosny Fouad Aly, Mutaz A.B. Al-Tarawneh, Khaled Safi, Sawsan Kanj, Jean-Marie Flaus

“…These substances, ranging from flammable liquids and explosives to toxic chemicals, play crucial roles in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and research. …”
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Peculiarities of the special knowledge application in the investigation of taking a government official or law enforcement officer as hostage by O. Yu. Prokopenko

“…Taking a government official or law enforcement officer as a hostage is no exception; on the contrary, from the moment information about the seizure is received, there is a need to engage specialists from various fields of knowledge, including a forensic expert, dog handler, explosives expert, etc. The purpose of the study is to investigate the scientific findings on the definition of the concept of “special knowledge” and to clarify its role in the investigation of criminal proceedings under Article 349 “Taking a government official or law enforcement officer as a hostage” of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. …”
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Research on wireless monitoring system for internal temperature field of coal gangue mountain by Xiaofei Liu, Chunhao Liang, Jifa Qian, Xiaolin Li, Xuemei Li, Baoli Li, Guang Xu, Bin Zhou

“…In the long-term accumulation process, coal gangue can lead to severe consequences such as spontaneous combustion and explosions due to external factors. Additionally, the coal gangue that ignites spontaneously significantly pollutes the land and groundwater, causing serious risks to the health and safety of individuals living and working in the vicinity. …”
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Evaluating the toxicity of sea-dumped conventional and chemical munition degradation products to fish and human cells using a combination of cell viability assays by João Barbosa, Colin R. Janssen, Marijke Neyts, Koen Parmentier, Frédéric Laduron, Kris Geukens, Philippe François, Jana Asselman

“…This study investigates the acute cytotoxicity of munition-related chemicals commonly detected near marine dumpsites, focusing on degradation products of explosives and related compounds (E&RC) and degradation products of chemical warfare agents and related compounds (CWA&RC). …”
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