Assessment of Durability of Concrete Structure Subject to Carbonation with Application of Safety Factor by Seung-Woo Pack, Min Sun Jung, Jun Won Kang, Ki Yong Ann, Janghwan Kim

“…Carbonation depths and cover depths were measured for sound, cracked, and jointed concrete cover conditions. …”
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“Never break them in two. Never put one over the other. Eve is Mary’s mother. Mary is the daughter of Eve”: Toni Morrison’s Womanist Gospel of Self by Claude LE FUSTEC

“…However, far from boiling down to this deconstructive strategy, Morrison’s fiction seems to oppose religious doctrine only so as to sound the ontological depth of Christianity: while challenging the theological basis of sexist and racist assumptions, Morrison poses as an authoritative spiritual force able to craft her own Gospel of Self, based on cathartic moments of revelation where mostly female characters experience a mystic sense of connectedness to self and other, time and place. …”
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Thermophysical investigation of glycol ethers in mannitol solutions at various temperatures by Chakraborty Nabaparna, Thakur Priya, Juglan Kailash Chandra, Syed Abrar Hussain

“…Employing the Anton-Paar (DSA 5000 M) at concentrations and 0.1 MPa, sound speed as well as density of glycol ethers, i.e., phenoxyethanol (PE) and butoxyethanol (BE) in solutions of a well-known sugar alcohol (D-mannitol), were measured at 288.15–303.15 K. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Strength and Test of Nodular Cast Iron and Aluminum Alloy Boxes for Metro Gearboxes by Hu Zhiqiang, Zhao Yuanyuan, Li Xi

“…The results show that the maximum stress of aluminum alloy case is greater than that of the ductile iron, and the difference ratio is 8.3%. The maximum sound power and vibration value of the aluminum alloy case are greater than that of the nodular cast iron case, but the average bearing temperature decreases by about 10 ℃. …”
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Evaluation of a Portable Automated Serum Chemistry Analyzer for Field Assessment of Harlequin Ducks, Histrionicus histrionicus by Michael K. Stoskopf, Daniel M. Mulcahy, Daniel Esler

“…A portable analytical chemistry analyzer was used to make field assessments of wild harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) in association with telemetry studies of winter survival in Prince William Sound, Alaska. We compared serum chemistry results obtained on-site with results from a traditional laboratory. …”
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Feasibility of the International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS) Protocol in a Hospital-Based Setting in India by Imam Azam, Vijay P. Mathur, Nitesh Tewari, Rahul Morankar, Kalpana Bansal, Anju Rajwar

“…A significant improvement was observed in terms of reduction in patient symptoms such as reducing the number of active caries, maintaining sound teeth, and maintaining restored teeth (P < 0.05). …”
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Sustainable regional development from the perspective of economic resilience: Based on the impact of COVID-19. by Aotian Peng

“…Also, the study emphasizes the establishment of a digital talent platform to construct a sound regional talent ecology system.…”
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Factors influencing the behavior and challenges faced by visually impaired individuals in waste separation. by Patranit Srijuntrapun, Issavara Sirirungruang

“…To better address their needs, participants recommended practical solutions, such as bins designed to be distinguishable by shape or sound, ensuring a more accessible and inclusive waste segregation system. …”
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CAPITAL INFLOWS, FINANCIAL DEEPENING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH NEXUS: THE MISSING LINK by Amassoma Ditimi, Azeez Oluwatobiloba

“…Based on the findings of this study, we conclude that capital in-flows (FDI, & FA) positively impact the Nigerian economy both in the short run and long-run within the study period via sound financial deepening, thus concluding that capital inflows are a potential driver of economic growth in Nigeria. …”
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Data Perception and Information Disorder in the Italian Context During the Pandemic by Giovanni Ciofalo, Lorenzo Ugolini, Fabio Ciammella

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AI language model rivals expert ethicist in perceived moral expertise by Danica Dillion, Debanjan Mondal, Niket Tandon, Kurt Gray

“…As LLMs are increasingly employed in decision-making roles, there is a growing expectation for them to offer not just aligned judgments but also demonstrate sound moral reasoning. Here, we advance work on the Moral Turing Test and find that Americans rate ethical advice from GPT-4o as slightly more moral, trustworthy, thoughtful, and correct than that of the popular New York Times advice column, The Ethicist. …”
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Enhancing vaccine clinical trials participation among elderly: challenges and strategies by Paul Gillard, Samer Nakhle, Darin Brimhall, Ouzama Henry, Narcisa Mesaros

“…However, unique challenges, including multi-morbidities, frailty, and ethically sound informed consent in those with cognitive deficits, require continuous careful reassessments and flexibility. …”
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Accent Choices of English Majors in the Netherlands: Patterns and Motivations by Gezina Christien Dorothé Huttenga, Dick Smakman

“…Identity expression was relatively low on the agenda of these students. The sound file analysis revealed students were not consistent in applying their stated RP preference when they actually speak. …”
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Study on the heating law of thermal effect of HIFU on tissue based on piezoelectric ceramic voltage and vibration frequency by Yuping Long, Yi Gan, Fujia Sun, Yansong Zhao

“…By coupling the piezoelectric equation, Helmholtz equation, and biological heat transfer equation of piezoelectric ceramics, the solid mechanical properties of piezoelectric ceramics and the sound field and temperature field produced by its vibration are combined to determine the influence of vibration frequency and voltage on heating time. …”
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Does SIRT-1 Mediate Calorie Restriction and Prolong Life? – A Mini Review by Kordala Anna, Pietrzak Bogusława

“…Here, special emphasis is given to SIRT1 - silent information regulator. There is sound evidence showing that SIRT1 is a key player in mediating physiological response to calorie restriction and that its overexpression is correlated with extended lifespan. …”
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Rural Acoustic Landscape Analysis Based on Segmentation and Extraction of Spectral Image Feature Information by Huijun Xiao, Tangsen Huang, Ensong Jiang

“…The experimental results show that the sound of insects and birds reaches the maximum in spring and the minimum in autumn and winter. …”
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A Multiple-Classifier Framework for Parkinson’s Disease Detection Based on Various Vocal Tests by Mahnaz Behroozi, Ashkan Sami

“…For this purpose, several datasets of voice samples exist; the UCI dataset named “Parkinson Speech Dataset with Multiple Types of Sound Recordings” has a variety of vocal tests, which include sustained vowels, words, numbers, and short sentences compiled from a set of speaking exercises for healthy and people with Parkinson’s disease (PWP). …”
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PARADIGM FOR CONTEMPORARY SYMBOLIC REALITY by Elena Korableva

“…Adequate entry into the modern social context requires analysis of the basic concepts of symbolic reality of human existence, and its contemporary sound. The dialectical materialist methodology allows us to investigate human immersion in contradictive meanings of the era, the skills of interaction with the increased flow of information, the ability to determine information needs and use this information right way as well as the ability to analyze this information. …”
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Virtual reality platforms for K-12 STEM education by Tyler Ward, Jorge A. Ortega-Moody, Sam Khoury, Mykelti Wheatley, Kouroush Jenab

“…Specifically, these developed modules have been designed to instruct K-12 students on topics related to motion and heat, with future goals to expand the modules to cover topics related to light, magnetism, electricity, radioactivity, sound, and waves. This paper will cover the methodology and design considerations that went into developing these modules, with a focus on how these modules relate to various learning strategies as well as with existing research on the use of VR in K-12 education.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Democratization and Civil-Military Relations in Turkey and South Korea till early 2000s by Giray Sadık

“…In the process of achieving political, economic and social development, the essence of establishing sound civilian rule remains as one of the key factors in consolidating democracy alongside with reinforcing socio-economic factors. …”
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