Dynamic responses characteristics of bedrock and overburden layer slope with anchored frame piles based on shaking table test by Lei Wang, Qianhui Pu, Guangpeng Chen, Jing Lian, Changwei Yang, Mingming Dai

“…Abstract To adapt to higher and steeper slope environments, this paper proposes a new type of support structure called an anchored frame pile. …”
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Innovative development, microstructure and hydration characteristics of recycled brick powder-circulating fluidized bed fly ash-based earthwork subgrade backfill by Wenhuan Liu, Kaize Li, Xiaoyu Jiao, Hui Li, Honghong Cao, Yongping Qu

“…This paper aims to enhance the effective utilization of construction solid waste renewable brick powder (RBP) and circulating fluidized bed fly ash (CFBFA), addressing the issues of resource consumption and environmental pollution associated with these two types of solid waste. …”
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Machine Knowledge and Human Cognition by Fashen Li, Lian Li, Jianping Yin, Liang Huang, Qingguo Zhou, Ning An, Yong Zhang, Li Liu, Jialin Zhang, Kun Kuang, Lei Yang, Zhixi Wu, Lianchun Yu

“…Intelligent machines are knowledge systems with unique knowledge structure and function. In this paper, we discuss issues including the characteristics and forms of machine knowledge, the relationship between knowledge and human cognition, and the approach to acquire machine knowledge. …”
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Physicochemical Characterization of Mining Waste from the Betare-Oya Gold Area (East Cameroon) and an Adsorption Test by Sabga Smectite (North-West Cameroon) by Mambou Ngueyep Luc Leroy, Mache Jacques Richard, Ayiwouo Ngounouno Mouhamed, Takougang Kingni Sifeu, Abende Sayom Reynolds Yvan, Roukaiyatou Said

“…This paper, firstly, characterizes the mining waste of the Betare-Oya gold area (East Cameroon). …”
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STABILITY OF DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE PROFESSIONALS’ EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE by A. M. Beloborodov, E. E. Symaniuk

“…In this regard, the problem of emotional competency formation of future experts is becoming topical in the system of vocational training.The aim of this paper is to generalize the results of the study on the sustainable development of student emotional intelligence by means of active forms of education (training sessions and workshops).Methodology and research methods. …”
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Development and Research of Ion Optics Digital Simulation System for EI Source by Li-na YANG, Xing-chuang XIONG, Zi-long LIU, Xiang FANG

“…Based on the digital simulation, the ion optical system of EI source can be used to track the movement trajectory of ions from generation to the moment before entering the mass analyzer, which is helpful to deeply understand and recognize the dynamic behavior of ions in the system, and study the key influencing factors of ion movement. In this paper, the ion optical digital simulation system of EI source named Sim-EI-Lens-COM-V1.0 was developed. …”
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Review on the application of acupoint sticking therapy for constipation in adult patients (中医穴位贴敷疗法在成人便秘中的应用研究进展) by WANG Xiaomin (王晓敏), ZHENG Naihua (郑乃花), YANG Dongmei (杨冬梅), E Haiyan (鄂海燕), ZHANG Lijun (张丽君), LIU Xiaoliu (刘晓柳)

“…Constipation is a common digestive system disease caused by bad living habits or gastrointestinal dysfunction. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the risk factors, epidemiological investigation, Traditional Chinese Medicine cognition and treatment principles of constipation in adult patients, and analyze the research status of Traditional Chinese Medicine acupoint application therapy for constipation in adult patients, in order to provide a reference for the clinical practice and further exploration of appropriate techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine. …”
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Modelling the mode choice behaviour of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) users in the Solent area of the UK by Nazam Ali, Seda Sucu Sagmanli, Nima Dadashzadeh, Djamila Ouelhadj

“…Mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) offers a platform to integrate multiple transport modes into a single intuitive online booking and payment system. This paper aims to understand the factors affecting the mode choice of MaaS app users, with a focus on mode shift towards more sustainable transport modes rather than private cars. …”
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Removing boron from metallurgical grade silicon by a high basic slag refining technique by Wu J.J., Xu M., Liu K.B., Ma W.H., Yang B., Dai Y.N.

“…A new purification method of removing boron from metallurgical grade silicon (MG-Si) using a high baisicity slag was developed in this paper. The typical impurities Al, Ca, Ti, B, P etc in MG-Si can be removed by the binary calcium sillicate slag and it is especially efficient for removing impurity Boron. …”
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Analysis of Key Technologies and Applications of Meteorological Service for Offshore Wind Power by Boni WANG, Feng WANG, Hangcheng GE, Fang HUANG, Xiaozhuo SANG, Min ZHANG

“…Meteorological services effectively address forecasting and warning challenges related to high waves, storm surges, severe convection and sea fog that impact wind farm safety, ensuring the secure and efficient operation of offshore wind energy projects. [Method] This paper took the meteorological services for offshore wind farms in Jiangsu as an example. …”
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Employee Training and The Adoption of E-Government in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Jinja Local Government by Mugavu, George, Mbabazi, Phelix Businge, Baremwire, Mary Bekoreire, Mucunguzi, Abel

“…As such, stratified and purposive sampling techniques were mainly employed. This paper further provides detailed review of literature in tandem with the relationship between employee training and the adoption of e-government. …”
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African Childhood “Reawakened”: Using Cultural Studies Theory in Understanding the Use of Symbolism in Camara Laye’s The African Child. by Johnson, Ocan, Lillian, Tindyebwa

“…This paper reports the findings of a pragmatic study that uses follow-up interviews as a method to investigate how participants read the language in the novel by a renowned African novelist Camara Laye. …”
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Overview of results in the application of flywheel hybrid transportation systems by Tarraf Mokhammad, V. V. Gayevskiy, Deeb Mukhammad

“…Although some progress has been made in the applied research of flywheel energy storage technology, there are no detailed studies at home and abroad that summarize its application in the vehicle applications. This paper searches the data on «flywheel energy storage», analyzes the research progress of flywheel energy storage in automotive industry, and analyzes the research progress of flywheel energy storage in vehicle applications. …”
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Do you think medicines can be prescribed in a more eco-directed, greener way? A qualitative study based on public and prescriber focus groups on the impact of pharmaceuticals in Sc... by Claire Anderson, Lydia Niemi, Naoko Arakawa, Mark Taggart, Stuart Gibb, Sharon Pfleger

“…Data were iteratively analysed using the one sheet of paper technique.Setting Public focus groups were held in-person (Inverness, Scotland, April 2023), and prescriber focus groups were held virtually (MS Teams, August 2023).Participants Nine public representatives and 17 NHS Scotland prescribers participated in one of four focus groups. …”
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Funding liquidity on bank lending growth: The case of India by Erum Shaikh, Muhammad Nawaz Tunio, Vishal Dagar

“…Banks provide the crucial task of organizing individual and institutional resources and directing them to those prepared to engage in business ventures or other productive uses. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the relation between funding liquidity and bank lending growth (BLG). …”
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Two-gaps microwave ion engine and its study by aerodynamic method by I. S. Vavilov, P. S. Yachmenev, V. V. Fedyanin, K. I. Zharikov, P. V. Stepen, A. I. Lukyanchuk, I. A. Kuzmenko

“…The article contains the authors’ research in the field of jet propulsion systems with low energy consumption of small spacecraft of the class of nanosatellites. The paper presents a microwave ion engine with double acceleration of ionized gas in the gaps formed by the end surfaces of cylindrical resonators. …”
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Characterization and Selection of WiFi Channel State Information Features for Human Activity Detection in a Smart Public Transportation System by Roya Alizadeh, Yvon Savaria, Chahe Nerguizian

“…Robust methods are needed to detect how people are moving in smart public transportation systems. This paper proposes and characterizes effective means to accurately detect passengers. …”
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A 28-GHz CMOS-65 nm Dual Mode Class-J Doherty Power Amplifier With Integrated Class-G Driver and Impedance-Modulated- Quadrature-Transformer Achieving 21% Back-Off Efficiency by Selvakumar Mariappan, Jagadheswaran Rajendran, Norhamizah Idros, Sofiyah Sal Hamid, Asrulnizam Bin Abd Manaf, Narendra Kumar, Abdullah Alghaihab, Arokia Nathan, Binboga Siddik Yarman

“…In this paper, a CMOS Class-J Doherty power amplifier (PA) integrating a Class-G driver and an Impedance-Modulated-Quadrature-Transformer (IMQT) to enhance back-off efficiency for multimode operations is presented. …”
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Prompt Conditioned Batik Pattern Generation Using LoRA Weighted Diffusion Model With Classifier-Free Guidance by Rahmatulloh Daffa Izzuddin Wahid, Novanto Yudistira, Candra Dewi, Irawati Nurmala Sari, Dyanningrum Pradhikta, Fatmawati

“…Current research primarily focuses on batik classification, leaving a gap in the exploration of generative models for batik pattern creation. This paper investigates the application of text-to-image (T2I) generative models to synthesize batik motifs, leveraging latent diffusion models (LDM), Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA), and classifier-free guidance. …”
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Technological Adjuncts to Streamline Patient Recruitment, Informed Consent, and Data Management Processes in Clinical Research: Observational Study by Jodie Koh, Stacey Caron, Amber N Watters, Mahesh Vaidyanathan, David Melnick, Alyssa Santi, Kenneth Hudson, Catherine Arguelles, Priyanka Mathur, Mozziyar Etemadi

“…Technological advances present opportunities for streamlining these processes, thus improving completion rates for clinical research studies. ObjectiveThis paper aims to demonstrate how technological adjuncts can enhance clinical research processes via automation and digital integration. …”
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