Research Progress on Shear Characteristics of Rock Joints under Constant Normal Stiffness Boundary Conditions by Guansheng Han, Fei Xiong, Yu Zhou, Leibo Song, Xingkai Wang

“…Three key directions for future research are proposed based on the latest research results of shear characteristics of rock joint under CNS boundary conditions: ① developing a rock joint shear test system that can realize the function of “CNS boundary conditions + shear-seepage test + visualization”; ② carrying out the shear tests of real rock joints under CNS boundary conditions based on 3D scanning and 3D carving technology; and ③ carrying out the shear tests of rock joint network under CNS boundary conditions.…”
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Le Bruit de l'amer: Time, Loss and Fossilized Romanticism in Madame Bovary by Luke Bouvier

“…A key scene in this regard is Emma's odd failure to mourn her mother as she acts out a set of elaborate romantic grief rituals that ultimately leave her bored and unmoved. …”
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Precision-and-flexibility optimized wearable dual-channel EEG acquisition system by Fugui Qi, Chuantao Li, Yufei Jing, Fuming Chen

“…With optimized precision and flexibility, the wearable dual-channel EEG system can be conveniently applied in out-of-laboratory EEG monitoring.…”
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Molecular investigation of Hepatozoon canis in dogs in Mosul city by Zeena D. Zaki, Wasan A. Alobaidii

“…The total positive sample was 33 dogs out of 120 dogs (27.5%) the relationship between the infection with the parasite and the age of animals recorded a high prevalence of infection in dogs less than 6 months while the lowest prevalence of infection in animals more than 2 years old, The male dogs showed a high prevalence of infection when compared with female dog, The large breeds dogs recorded high prevalence of infection than small breeds dogs, The outdoor dogs showed a high prevalence of infection Animals which suffer from paleness in mucous membrane showed high prevalence, while healthy animals recorded lowest prevalence of infection, gene sequence showed there were only three isolates out of the total samples sent for genetic sequencing.…”
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COMPANIES AND UNIVERSITIES: RANKING OF COOPERATION PERFORMANCE by Dmitry A. Endovitsky, Sergey N. Komendenko

“…The monitoring was carried out with respect to the Voronezh region companies and universities in May-June 2015 (the data was collected for the year 2014). …”
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Development of Pop-Up Book Media in Science Learning for Elementary School by Rhamdani Rhamdani, Zaka Hadikusuma Ramadan

“…Data collection was carried out through interviews with class IV teachers at SDN 005 Desa Baru, class IV students and needs analysis. …”
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Incidence of Fractures after Cardiac and Lung Transplantation: A Single Center Experience by Aileen Hariman, Charles Alex, Alain Heroux, Pauline Camacho

“…DXA scans were obtained immediately after transplant. 17 out of 210 LT patients (8.0%) had fractures after transplantation and 9 out of 105 HT patients (8.6%) had fractures. …”
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Highlights in IBD Epidemiology and Its Natural History in the Paediatric Age by Marco Gasparetto, Graziella Guariso

“…To review studies carried out worldwide analyzing IBD epidemiology. Methods. …”
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Friction Spot Joining of Aluminium Alloy AA 5052 To Pre-Holed Steel AISI 1006 By Extrusion Aluminium Into A Rivet Head Die by Isam Tareq Abdullah

“… This work aims to join an aluminium alloy together with a pre-holed carbon steel sheet by extrusion the aluminium through a steel hole with a rivet shape to avoid the joint pull out. AA 5052 and AISI 1006 sheets were assembled with a lap configuration such that the aluminium specimen was put over the steel. …”
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The Importance of Follow-Up and Evaluation of Intraoperative Findings to Determine Surgical Indications for Retractile Testis by Kazuro Kikkawa, Yuko Ueda, Shimpei Yamashita, Yasuo Kohjimoto, Isao Hara

“…In the surgical intervention group, the abnormal site of gubernaculum attachment was found in 12 out of 16 testes (75%), and patent PV was found in nine out of sixteen testes (56%). …”
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An Intelligent Health Monitoring Model Based on Fuzzy Deep Neural Network by Tianye Xing, Yidan Wang, Yingxue Liu, Qi Wu, Rong Ma, Xiaoling Shang

“…This paper comprehensively reviews the structural health monitoring method based on an intelligent algorithm, introduces the application model of neural networks in structural health monitoring in detail, and points out the shortcomings of using neural network technology alone. …”
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Strength and Durability Performance of Alkali-Activated Rice Husk Ash Geopolymer Mortar by Yun Yong Kim, Byung-Jae Lee, Velu Saraswathy, Seung-Jun Kwon

“…This paper describes the experimental investigation carried out to develop the geopolymer concrete based on alkali-activated rice husk ash (RHA) by sodium hydroxide with sodium silicate. …”
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Functionality of a Technical University Teacher: Targets by D. P. Danilaev, N. N. Malivanov

“…The paper points out the balancing problem of the teachers work, and the emerging dissonance among the goals, tasks set for them, and private indicators of their activities effectiveness. …”
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Characterizing rural livelihoods in a changing environment: a case study in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco by Adele Woodmansee, Meryem Aakairi, Bruno Gérard, Omar Saadani Hassani, Abderrahim Ouarghidi, Alison G. Power, David G. Rossiter, Andrew McDonald

“…Rural livelihoods that are dependent on agriculture are highly vulnerable to intensifying climate extremes, especially when these stressors intersect with long-term socioeconomic trends, including out-migration to urban centers. In 2022–2023, we carried out a a household survey and focus group discussions to understand the evolution of livelihood strategies in four Amazigh villages in Imegdal Commune in the western High Atlas. …”
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Poverty Analysis through Spiritual, Multidimensional and Monetary Material Approaches in Indonesia Rural Agricultural Area by Yunanto Ary, Dhani Laksana Rio, Purnomo Jati Dian

“…Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Indonesia Province, rated eighth out of all Indonesian regions in terms of poverty in 2023, despite an increase in the region's poverty rate. …”
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Sequence Analysis of How Disability Influenced Life Trajectories in a Past Population from the Nineteenth-Century Sundsvall Region, Sweden by Lotta Vikström, Helena Haage, Erling Häggström Lundevaller

“…Secondary findings concerning migration and mortality indicate that the disabled rarely out-migrated from the region, and they suffered from premature deaths. …”
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THE EFFECT OF TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE – CASE STUDY OF 5 ALGERIAN BANKING INSTITUTIONS by Ali Bousbia Brahim, Ognjen Riđić, Tomislav Jukić

“…As far as the research time frame was concerned, it was performed in a crosssectional manner, in the summer of 2014. Out of 174 sent out surveys, the responses were collected from 132 surveyed individuals. …”
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HYDRAULIC ASPECTS OF LOGJAM FORMATION DURING EXTREME HIGH FLOODS by Andrey P. Lepikhin, Anna A. Wozniak

“…The proofs are carried out theoretically based on the generally accepted equations of hydraulics. …”

Formation Mechanism of Preferential Flow Paths and Seepage Characteristics of a Novel Growable Pile for Heap Leaching of Rare Earth by Wei Ju, Jianhua Yang, Zemin Wang, Chi Yao, Xiaobo Zhang

“…In this study, a laboratory test is carried out to study the formation and distribution of preferential flow paths for the rare earth pile under a horizontal liquid injection condition. …”
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Community-Based Strategies for Disaster Preparedness in Mauritius by Henna Helvina Neerunjun

“…The NDRRMC identified 109 high-risk zones across Mauritius out of which 13.7 per cent benefitted from all four forms of mitigation activities. …”
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