Assessing self-determined motivation for drinking alcohol via the Comprehensive Relative Autonomy Index for Drinking by Jimikaye Beck Courtney, Jimikaye Beck Courtney, Michael A. Russell, David E. Conroy, David E. Conroy

“…The aim of this study was to test the structural validity of the SDT-informed Comprehensive Relative Autonomy Index for Drinking (CRAI-Drinking) among college students.MethodsParticipants included two convenience samples with a total of 630 adult drinkers (Mage = 21.5, 55% female, 88% undergraduates). …”
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Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Masonry Infills Based on Material Strain Limit Approach by Mangeshkumar R. Shendkar, Denise-Penelope N. Kontoni, Sasankasekhar Mandal, Pabitra Ranjan Maiti, Omid Tavasoli

“…The seismic evaluation and retrofit of reinforced concrete (RC) structures considering masonry infills is the correct methodology because the infill walls are an essential part of RC structures and increase the stiffness and strength of structures in seismically active areas. …”
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Electrochemical Analysis of Architecturally Enhanced LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4 Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Composite by Sabelo Sifuba, Shane Willenberg, Usisipho Feleni, Natasha Ross, Emmanuel Iwuoha

“…In an attempt to provide insight into the structural and electronic properties of optimized electrode materials, a systematic study based on a combination of structural and spectroscopic techniques was conducted. …”
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Gamification with Codeathon for Productivity Toward Sustainable Development Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth by Swati Tayal, K Rajagopal

“…The statistical approach adopted for this study was factory analysis followed by structural modelling with the help of tools such as IBM SPSS and Amos, which adds to the empirical Gamification contribution. …”
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Edge-Aware Dual-Task Image Watermarking Against Social Network Noise by Hao Jiang, Jiahao Wang, Yuhan Yao, Xingchen Li, Feifei Kou, Xinkun Tang, Limei Qi

“…To address the fundamental trade-off between the visual quality of the watermarked image and the robustness of watermark extraction, we explore the role of structural features and propose a novel edge-aware watermarking framework. …”
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Cyclic testing of a steel-tube-enabled emulative precast column-to-column connection by Ming-Ming Ji, Ming-Ming Ji, Wei Chen, Shi Zeng, Yan Xiong, Xin-Yu Zhao

“…Yet, the feasibility of connections between precast elements remains a crucial factor affecting the overall structural performance of these systems. Considering the versatility and dimensional consistency of structural steel sections, this study introduces an emulative column-to-column hybrid connection achieved by using welding-spliced steel tubes, with a view to improving assembly efficiency and on-site quality control. …”
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A Case Study on Preservation Conditions and Influencing Factors of Shale Gas in the Lower Paleozoic Niutitang Formation, Western Hubei and Hunan, Middle Yangtze Region, China by Shengling Jiang, Qinghua Zhou, Yanju Li, Rili Yang

“…The huge faults extended to the surface are formed due to tectonic movement in an extensional environment, and the structural style and development are the main factors affecting the preservation conditions of the Є1n shale gas. …”
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Theoretical foundations for managing service organizations in the context of digital transformations by E. S. Gusar, I. N. Primyshev

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Failure Mechanism of Salt Barrier in Saline Soil Subgrade in Cold and Arid Plateau Areas by Yurong Zhang, Wen Zhang, Yanbin Fan, Shiyi Liu, Yunxiu He, Yi Zou

“…When no water barrier geotextile layer is set in the subgrade structure, there is frequently a high headwater and salt transport in the soil layer of the subgrade structure for a long time. …”
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Design and Climate-Responsiveness Performance Evaluation of an Integrated Envelope for Modular Prefabricated Buildings by Junjie Li, Shuai Lu, Wanlin Wang, Jie Huang, Xinxing Chen, Jiayi Wang

“…Finally, based on the above structural design and research, this study verified the actual measurements and simulation, as well as the sustainability performance of the structure during the operational phase, and provided feedback on the design. …”
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Reliability-Based Design of Solid and Nail-jointed I-Section of Nigerian-Grown African Birch (<i>Anogeissus leiocarpus</i>) Timber Column by U.N. Wilson, A.A. Adedeji, F.O.P. Oriola, J.A. Alomaja, J.E. Sani

“…Solid square sections of the same specie were similarly tested for an apt comparison of results. A structural reliability analysis was carried out for these two sections to ascertain their performance as structural timber columns using statistical parameters that were determined for the deterministic design of the timber column. …”
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Étude multicritères sur le passage à un régime sans fruits chez les Cébidés et les Cercopithécidés by Flore Viallard, Sébastien Lefebvre, Alexandre Petry, Irène Vonfeld, Benoît Quintard

“…Diets in captivity are often higher in non-structural carbohydrates and lower in fibre, resulting in health issues such as obesity, dental issues, diarrhoea and behavioural problems. …”
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Characterization of Autoantibodies against the E1𝜶 Subunit of Branched-Chain 2-Oxoacid Dehydrogenase in Patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis by Tsutomu Mori, Hiromasa Ohira, Masahito Kuroda, Masaki Kato, Yoshiki Yamaguchi, Hideo Kochi

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Online resources on gene networks containing human and animal data by E. V. Ignatieva, D. A. Afonnikov, N. A.  Kolchanov

“…In this regard, the information on the structural and functional organization of gene networks accumulated in modern databases is extremely valuable. …”
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Co-targeting of glial activation and inflammation by tsRNA-Gln-i-0095 for treating retinal ischemic pathologies by Ying Zhang, Yan Ma, Yu-Ke Ji, Yi-Fei Jiang, Duo Li, Wan Mu, Mu-Di Yao, Jin Yao, Biao Yan

“…These effects led to reduced structural and functional damage, inhibited glial activation and inflammation, and enhanced neuronal function. …”
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Evaluation of tensile strength variability in fiber reinforced composite rods using statistical distributions by Hao Qin, Thierno Aliou Ka, Xiang Li, Kangxin Sun, Kaiqiang Qin, Sarkar Noor E Khuda, T. Tafsirojjaman

“…Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites are known for their exceptional resistance to harsh conditions, impressive durability, and high tensile strength, making them increasingly popular in structural applications. However, the inherent variability of composite materials poses a critical challenge, particularly in tensile strength, which directly impacts the safety and durability of structures. …”
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Data on full stationary wave-field measurement of a suspended steel plate punctually loadedMendeley Data by Xuefeng Li, Thomas Brion, Pascal Fossat, Mohamed Ichchou, Olivier Bareille, Abdel-Malek Zine

“…The dataset presented contains the experimental structural response, in the frequency domain, of a suspended steel plate to a point force excitation. …”
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TRANSFORMING SOUTH AFRICA’S UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY: A ROADMAP THROUGH 4IR LENSES by Muthoni Masinde, Peter A Roux

“… Since their birth in the 6th century, universities have undergone different forms of transformations, especially of structural, ideological, and epistemological nature. …”
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A review of recent advancements in the impact response of fiber metal laminates by Vijayan Muniyan, Vishnu Vijay Kumar, Indran Suyambulingam, Suganya Priyadharshini, Divya Divakaran, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin

“…Fiber metal laminates (FMLs) have garnered significant attention due to their exceptional impact resistance, making them attractive for various structural applications. This review presents recent advancements in understanding the impact behavior of FMLs under low- and high-velocity impact scenarios. …”
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Multi-modal integration of MRI and global chamber charge density mapping for the evaluation of atrial fibrillation by Alexander J. Sharp, Michael T. B. Pope, Andre Briosa e Gala, Richard Varini, Timothy R. Betts, Abhirup Banerjee

“…A major obstacle lies in the inability to comprehensively assess both structural and functional remodelling in AF. Combining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)’s detailed structural insights with global chamber charge density mapping (CDM)’s functional mapping capabilities holds promise for advancing AF management. …”
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