STRATEGIC ALLIANCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: BARRIERS FACING ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN AN EMERGING MARKET by Funmilayo Iyabo BODUNDE, Ebunoluwa Akinrata, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Ayotunde Babalola

“…Construction professionals in Nigeria were examined through a well-structured questionnaire. Mean Item Score and Factor Analysis were utilized in evaluating data gathered on the current barriers to SA procurement method in the construction industry. …”
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Characterizing the regulatory effects of H2A.Z and SWR1-C on gene expression during hydroxyurea exposure in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. by Hilary T Brewis, Peter C Stirling, Michael S Kobor

“…Chromatin structure and DNA accessibility are partly modulated by the incorporation of histone variants. …”
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H形钢部分包裹混凝土组合中长柱轴心受压承载力试验研究 by 赵根田, 郭雅茹, 吴光兴, 万馨

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Experimental Study on Uniaxial Compression Fracture Process of Marble Specimens with Circular Holes with Different Diameters by Peng Yan-yan, Xing Ming-hong, Lin Qun-chao, Guo Peng-fei

“…The mechanical properties of the rock are largely affected by these discontinuous structures, and there will be obvious stress concentration at the edge of the hole inside the rock. …”
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Factors associated with delayed referrals of patients with sepsis from primary to tertiary healthcare in Blantyre, Malawi: a qualitative study by Sylvester Kaimba, Eric Umar

“…In-depth interviews were conducted with 22 respondents: healthcare providers [n = 12]; patients [n = 10] using semi-structured interview guides. Purposive sampling techniques were used in selecting healthcare providers (health centre in charges) and patients. …”
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Russia’s Foreign Trade with the GCC Countries: Dynamics, Characteristics and Opportunities by L. V. Shkvarya

“…However, trade flows between Russia and the UAE, as well as other Gulf states, are imbalanced, with Russian exports to the Arabian monarchies significantly exceeding imports from the region. The commodity structure of bilateral trade also requires improvement, offering opportunities for both parties to enhance efficiency. …”
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Exploring target selectivity in designing and identifying PI3Kα inhibitors for triple negative breast cancer with fragment-based and bioisosteric replacement approach by Debojyoti Halder, Shreya Mukherjee, R. S. Jeyaprakash

“…After extensive literature analysis, it was observed that fragment-based drug discovery, combined with structure-based virtual screening and bioisosteric replacement strategy, could provide a novel way for hit-to-lead optimization. …”
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Effect of Exercise Rehabilitation Training Regulating Mitochondrial Damage on Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by LI Kangxia, WANG Yingqi, CHEN Caitao, SONG Yanxia, WU Weibing, LI Jian

“…Future research still needs to explore the key role of mitochondria in maintaining the normal functional structure of skeletal muscle, the mechanism of COPD skeletal muscle dysfunction, and the specific mechanism of exercise rehabilitation training in regulating mitochondrial damage to improve COPD skeletal muscle dysfunction, so as to provide a reference for exercise rehabilitation training in COPD skeletal muscle dysfunction.…”
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Analysis of Authorship and Collaboration in Journal Bosniaca (1996–2023) by Senada Dizdar, Lejla Hajdarpašić, Lamija Selhanović

“…Of those analyzed, the largest number of unique authors comes from Bosnia and Herzegovina (132), followed by the countries of the region (69), and when it comes to the gender structure of unique authors, women are far more represented (159 authors, 70.04%), of which the majority, 88 female authors, also come from Bosnia and Herzegovina. …”
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On the road to universal coverage of postnatal care: considerations for a targeted postnatal care approach for at-risk mother–baby dyads in low-income and middle-income countries i... by Joseph de Graft-Johnson, Preston Izulla, Angela Muriuki, Melanie Yahner, Michael Kiragu

“…Risk-stratified approaches can maximise limited resources by targeting mother–baby dyads meeting the evidence-based risk criteria which predict poor postnatal outcomes.Objectives To review evidence-based risk criteria for identification of at-risk mother–baby dyads, drawn from a literature review, and to identify key considerations for their use in a risk-stratified PNC approach.Design/setting/participants A virtual, semi-structured group discussion was conducted with maternal and newborn health experts on Zoom. …”
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拼装式波纹钢衬砌结构法兰连接节点力学性能试验与数值分析 by 姚晓励, 李春昊, 刘保东, 李婧, 刘飞

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一种新型自复位耗能段的力学性能试验研究 by 张波, 贾益纲, 吴光宇, 李大浪, 胡淑军

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短肢PEC组合剪力墙的数值模型及公式拟合 by 周雨楠, 黄亚男, 张其林, 徐国军, 蒋路

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Strategic classification of smart city strategies in developing countries by Mesut Samasti, Emre Cakmak, Alper Ozpinar

“…The paper concludes by validating the effectiveness of the proposed approach through a detailed computational study involving diverse stakeholders, confirming its applicability and utility in refining smart city strategies globally, particularly in developing country contexts where data reliability and completeness may be challenging.The study provides specific policy guidelines for each city classification, offering policymakers a structured framework for resource allocation and strategic planning, ranging from foundational infrastructure development in emerging cities to advanced technology integration in metropolitan areas.…”
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Numerical modelling of the impact of coral reef degradation and sea level rise on coastal protection at The Buccoo Reef, Tobago: implications for reef restoration and management st... by Avinash Boodoo, Deborah Villarroel-Lamb

“…Management strategies such as Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and innovative approaches such as the deployment of artificial reefs which are specifically designed to replicate the complex structure and roughness of natural reefs can contribute to wave attenuation by frictional dissipation.…”
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An Analysis of Mathematics Education Quality: Case Study of Adiyaman University by Suat Aşkın, Murat Ayan

“…Increasing demand for lifelong learning have been shaping educational institutions and emerging information society structure. The changes affect educational instituions in the way of requiring to bring up more qualified people who can contribute to information production and use it creatively. …”
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Preparation, Performance Test, and Microstructure of Composite Modified Reinforced Concrete by Shi Hu, Ying Xu

“…Moreover, scanning electron microscopy and XRD diffraction were used to analyze micromorphology and crystal structure of concrete. The test results demonstrate that as the content of PVC aggregate increases, the compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, and flexural tensile strength of the concrete decrease significantly, while the brittleness is improved. …”
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Anti-Tn Monoclonal Antibody Ameliorates Hyperoxia-Induced Kidney Injury by Suppressing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Neonatal Mice by Julie Chi Chow, Hsiu-Chu Chou, Jaulang Hwang, Chung-Ming Chen

“…The Tn antigen, an N-acetylgalactosamine structure linked to serine or threonine, has been shown to induce high-specificity, high-affinity anti-Tn antibodies in mice. …”
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Seroprevalence of bovine viral diarrhea virus infection and its associated risk factors in dairy cattle in and around Sebeta sub city, Ethiopia by Teferi Tura, Yobsan Tamiru, Chala Dima, Abebe Garoma, Abriham Kebede, Debela Abdeta

“…The study utilized a semi-structured questionnaire to gather information on herd management practices from dairy farm owners. …”
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Bruxism repercussions in muscular activation: Ultrasound differences in abdominal wall between women with and without bruxism. A cross-sectional study. by Paula Yela-Lorenzo, Paola Montes-Arenas, Vanesa Abuín-Porras, Ángel González-de-la-Flor, Laura González-Fernández, Jorge Hugo Villafañe, Isabel Mínguez-Esteban

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The results of this study support the existence of an association between bruxism and the abdominal wall muscles structure and activation. This emphasizes the importance of considering bruxism in the evaluation of abdominal muscle function.…”
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