Factores que influyen en la decisión de licitar o no licitar en la Franja de Gaza - perspectivas de los contratistas Factors affecting bid/no bid decision in the Gaza Strip -contra... by Adnan Enshassi, Sherif Mohamed, Ala'a El Karriri

“…The objective of this paper is to identify and rank the factors that affect the bid/no bid decision according to their relative importance from the perspective of the local contractors operating in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. …”
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Influence of Different Fibers on Performance of Bitumen Binders and Thin-Overlay Bitumen Mixtures by Jianguo Wei, Jing Mao, Yanlong Han, Ping Li, Wenjie Wu, Chengxi Yi

“…To explore this problem, basalt fiber, polypropylene fiber, and glass fiber were selected in this paper. The surface characteristics, internal structure, and adsorption capacity of oily substances were observed via scanning electron microscopy and oil absorption rate testing. …”
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The role of educational institutions in transformations to achieve sustainable development by Olha Kurylo, Olena Kryvylova, Viktoriia Zhyhir, Valentyna Peregudova, Yuliia Bielova-Oleynik, Serhii Onyshchenko, Olena Revutska

“…The focus is on the education sector, namely, adapting educational strategies to contemporary challenges. The paper employs a content analysis of information published by ten leading pedagogical universities in Ukraine to assess their success in implementing sustainable development goals. …”
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Optimized design of B-B surface through Bézier geodesic trilateral(过Bézier测地三边形的B-B曲面优化设计) by 马乐婷(MA Leting), 杨火根(YANG Huogen), 孙源(SUN Yuan)

“…This paper proposed an optimal design algorithm for three end-to-end quintic Bezier curves which satisfy the geodesic trilateral constraints, and interpolates the Bernstein-Bézier parametric surface (referred to as B-B surface) as surface boundary geodesics. …”
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The Ischial Spine in Developmental Hip Dysplasia: Unraveling the Role of Acetabular Retroversion in Periacetabular Osteotomy by Gerard El-Hajj, Hicham Abdel-Nour, Rami Ayoubi, Joseph Maalouly, Fouad Jabbour, Raja Ashou, Alexandre Nehme

“…Methods. In a previous paper, we reported the classic coxometric measurements of 178 patients with symptomatic hip dysplasia undergoing PAO where retroversion was noted in 42% of the cases and was not found to be a major factor in the appearance of symptoms. …”
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Pollen–Food Allergy Syndrome: Allergens, Clinical Insights, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges by Laura Haidar, Camelia Felicia Bănărescu, Cristina Uța, Sandra Iulia Moldovan, Elena-Larisa Zimbru, Răzvan-Ionuț Zimbru, Elena Ciurariu, Marius Georgescu, Carmen Panaitescu

“…By addressing the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of PFAS, this paper aims to provide clinicians and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of this condition, fostering improved patient care and the development of innovative treatment strategies.…”
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Chemical effects on ecological interactions within a model-experiment loop by Lamonica, Dominique, Charles, Sandrine, Clément, Bernard, Lopes, Christelle

“…We propose in this paper a method to assess the effects of a contaminant on a micro-ecosystem, integrating the population dynamics and the interactions between species. …”
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Computational Analysis of an Ammonia Combustion System for Future Two-Stroke Low-Speed Marine Engines by Jose R. Serrano, Ricardo Novella, Héctor Climent, Francisco José Arnau, Alejandro Calvo, Lauge Thorsen

“…The production and combustion of green ammonia do not generate carbon dioxide, offering a promising avenue for substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from a well-to-wake perspective. This paper presents a comprehensive methodology for the development and validation of a thermodynamic model for a two-stroke low-speed marine engine incorporating a hybrid ammonia-diesel diffusion combustion system. …”
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Validation of Ionospheric Modeled TEC in the Equatorial Ionosphere During the 2013 March and 2021 November Geomagnetic Storms by Min‐Yang Chou, Jia Yue, Jack Wang, J. D. Huba, Mostafa El Alaoui, Maria M. Kuznetsova, Lutz Rastätter, Ja Soon Shim, Tzu‐Wei Fang, Xing Meng, Dominic Fuller‐Rowell, John M. Retterer

“…Abstract This paper presents the validation of modeled total electron content (TEC) from 14 ionospheric models, including empirical, physics‐based, and data assimilation (DA) models, hosted by the NASA/NSF Community Coordinated Modeling Center (CCMC), NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). …”
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The use of kinematic photogrammetry and LiDAR for reconstruction of a unique object with extreme topography: a case study of Dutchman’s Cap, Baltic seacoast, Lithuania by Birutė Ruzgienė, Lina Kuklienė, Indrius Kuklys, Dainora Jankauskienė, Dainora Jankauskienė, Sérgio Lousada, Sérgio Lousada, Sérgio Lousada, Sérgio Lousada, Sérgio Lousada

“…They also allow the generation of aerial mapping products and simulations of geospatial data for territories that are difficult to access using traditional surveying methods. The paper deals with the use of kinematic remote sensing technique for the study of surface with extreme topography as is a near-vertical cliff named Olandian hat situated in the Seaside regional park on the Baltic sea coast of Lithuania. …”
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Perbandingan pembuatan produk menggunakan simulasi program CNC dan CNC Milling by Hendra -, Y. Saputra, Putri -, Hernadewita -, Nasril -

“…Penggunaan simulasi ini dapat membantu mempermudah dan mempersingkat waktu pembuatan program CNC Milling untuk produk yang akan dibuat dengan mendesain menggunakan CAD dan dilanjutkan dengan pembuatan program serta menginput program tersebut ke dalam MCU CNC Milling. Dalam paper ini focus menggunakan program simulasi <em>Mastercam</em> dan Swansoft CNC (<em>SSCNC</em>) untuk membuat produk milling dengan dimensi diameter luar 170, 16 mm dan diameter dalam 160,16 mm menggunakan material dural. …”
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Enhancing the strength and transparency of egg white gels: mechanistic insights into the role of sodium decanoate by Yuting Du, Xuan Yao, Qianying Ding, Gan Hu, Chunmei Wang, Yizi Yuan, Zhifeng Zhao, Fang Geng

“…This paper evaluates the effect of sodium decanoate (C10) on improving the strength and transparency mechanism of heat-induced egg white gel (HEW-G). …”
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DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF LABORATORY TESTS OF WOMEN IN THE DYNAMICS OF TREATMENT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES CONCOMITANT WITH BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS by T.O. Petrushanko, A.D. Krutikova, E.I. Krutikova

“…The aim of the research. The paper was aimed at verification of the diagnostic value of the assessment of the outcomes of the recent treatment of inflammatory and inflammatory-dystrophic periodontal diseases in women of reproductive age with bacterial vaginosis by determining the changes in the kinetic activity of alpha- amylase and sIgA concentration. …”
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Methodological approach to assessing the competitiveness of the region's manufacturing sector by Khmeleva Galina, Skreblov Nikita

“…To achieve the objective of the study, the paper presents a methodological approach that includes three stages: an assessment of the localization index by types of economic activity in the manufacturing industry, an assessment of the comparative advantages and export specialization of the region for certain types of products, and the development of a typology based on changes in localization and export of products. …”
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Determinants of rural practice among a cohort of dental professionals in Australia by Santosh Kumar Tadakamadla, Sudheer Babu Balla, Jyothi Tadakamadla, Libby Semmens, Sarah Down, Carol McKinstry, Jane Mills

“…However, there is limited research on how rural origin and training in regional or rural settings affect the employment destinations of dental and oral health graduates. This paper explores the practice locations of dentistry and oral health therapy (OHT) graduates from rural backgrounds compared to those from metropolitan areas in Australia. …”
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The adaptation process of a safety planning intervention to promote connectedness and reduce distress in Diné adolescents and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic by Joshuaa Dominic Allison-Burbank, Vanessa Begaye, Kyann Dedman-Cisco, Lisa Jim, Shannon Archuleta, Renae Begay, Lacey Howe, Emily E. Haroz

“…These closures created significant disruption to connectedness on the Navajo Nation.MethodsAs part of the Community Based Participatory Research process, our team worked with a Community Advisory Board (CAB) to facilitate a longitudinal cohort study titled “Project SafeSchools” and, most critically, to culturally adapt mental health interventions to be implemented as a part of this study. This paper describes the process our team used to select, adapt, and test Safety Planning and Caring Contacts interventions to reduce elevated rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation amongst Diné adolescents and adults. …”
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From Natural Hosts to Agricultural Threats: The Evolutionary Journey of Phytopathogenic Fungi by Asanka Madhushan, Dulan Bhanuka Weerasingha, Evgeny Ilyukhin, Paul W. J. Taylor, Amila Sandaruwan Ratnayake, Jian-Kui Liu, Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura

“…Understanding their evolutionary trends is crucial for predicting and designing control measures against future disease outbreaks. This paper reviews the evolution of fungal pathogens from natural habitats to agricultural settings, focusing on eight significant phytopathogens: <i>Pyricularia oryzae</i>, <i>Botrytis cinerea</i>, <i>Puccinia</i> spp., <i>Fusarium graminearum</i>, <i>F. oxysporum</i>, <i>Blumeria graminis</i>, <i>Zymoseptoria tritici</i>, and <i>Colletotrichum</i> spp. …”
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Research progress of application of different dressings in peripherally inserted central catheter maintenance (不同种类敷料在PICC维护中应用研究进展) by HAN Jianping (韩建萍), SUN Lei (孙磊), HOU Xiaopeng (候朋晓), LI Ying (李影), ZHANG Ning (张宁), YUE Yuzi (岳玉姿)

“…Selecting appropriate dressings, mastering the operation standard process and correctly evaluating replacement time of dressing can effectively reduce the complications after PICC catheterization, which includes accidental prolapse, ectopic, bleeding, puncture site infection, etc. This paper discussed the characteristics, indications, operation procedures, indications of different dressings in PICC and the different choices to be taken based on patients' own conditions. …”
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Relaxation Digital-to-Analog Converters Featuring Self-Calibration and Parasitics-Induced Error Suppression in 180-nm CMOS by Roberto Rubino, Francesco Musolino, Pedro Toledo, Yong Chen, Anna Richelli, Paolo S. Crovetti

“…The design and the silicon characterization of two mostly digital, low-voltage, energy- and area-efficient Relaxation Digital-to-Analog Converters (ReDACs) in 180nm featuring digital self-calibration and parasitics-induced error suppression are presented and compared in this paper. The first design is a single-ended ReDAC (SE-ReDAC) and operates at 880kS/s with a 10-bit resolution, while the second is based on a differential ReDAC (Diff-ReDAC) architecture and operates at 100kS/s with a 13-bit resolution. …”
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EL ROL DE LOS ACTORES SOCIALES EN LA CONFIGURACIÓN TERRITORIAL DE MOQUEHUE by Celia Viviana Torrens, Elsie Marcela Jurio, Vanesa Yanina Cappelletti, Germán Gabriel Pérez, Daiana Elcira Cara Plá, Gimena Nathalie Cuevas, María Silvina Hauw, Pablo Alejandro Leyes

“…The objective of this paper was the analysis of territorial transformations promoted by social actors that established the current uses of the land and its environmental consequences, considering the role of municipal and provincial government in these transformations. …”
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