IT Governance Modes Choice: An Institutional Theory Perspective by Karim Ben Boubaker, Saida Harguem, Mari Nyrhinen

“…Coercive pressures exerted by the organization's legal environment and by standards imposed by structures on which the organization is dependent have an impact on the IT Governance mode choice. …”
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Chladni and Fractal Dynamics: Dual Mode Marker to Map Cancer Cell Nucleus Disintegration Phases by Parama Dey, Anup Singhania, Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, Subrata Ghosh, Anirban Bandyopadhyay

“…We introduced PCMS, a 26 kDa supramolecule combining sensors (S), molecular motors (M), and switching molecules (C), integrated within a fourth-generation PAMAM structure (P). PCMS identifies and deactivates cancer cell nucleus dynamics. …”
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Discussion of Precision Heat Treatment and Anti-Fatigue Manufacturing of Gear by Jinsheng Lu, Baokui Li

“…By optimizing and controlling the hardness gradient， residual stress field， micro structure and distortion of surface metamorphic layer， the innovation and development of gear precision heat treatment， the gear anti-fatigue performance is greatly improved， and then solve the three major problems of gears such as heavyweight， short life and low reliability. …”
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Preparation of Metal-Containing Diamond-Like Carbon Films by Magnetron Sputtering and Plasma Source Ion Implantation and Their Properties by Stefan Flege, Ruriko Hatada, Andreas Hanauer, Wolfgang Ensinger, Takao Morimura, Koumei Baba

“…Film properties that are changed by the metal addition, such as structure, electrical resistivity, and friction coefficient, were evaluated and compared with those of pure DLC films as well as with literature values for Me-DLC films prepared with a different hydrocarbon gas or containing other metals.…”
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Chinese Modernization and the Prospects of World Modernization: A Review of the 16th Forum of the World Association for Political Economy by Zhihong Luo, Xiaoqin Ding

“…Experts and scholars from over 20 countries and regions focused on the theme, discussing methods of political economy and theories of modernization research, Chinese modernization and global political and economic structures, the practice of Chinese modernization and the innovation and development of mesoeconomics, research on the political economy of socialism with Chinese characteristics, comparisons of Chinese modernization and capitalist modernization, ecological civilization and the practical path of Chinese modernization, the basic principles of Marxist economics, and the special characteristics of Chinese modernization. …”
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Numerical Simulation and Response of Stiffened Plates Subjected to Noncontact Underwater Explosion by Elsayed Fathallah, Hui Qi, Lili Tong, Mahmoud Helal

“…Also, the numerical results can be used to obtain design guidelines of floating structures to enhance resistance of underwater shock damage, since explosive tests are costly and dangerous.…”
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EQUIVALENT STIFFNESS IDENTIFICATION FOR JOINT OF ROTOR BEARING SYSTEM by WANG Cai, HUA ChunRong, FAN Kang, ZHAO Gang

“…The research work provides a reference for parametric identification on mechanical structure joint.…”
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Esophageal Leiomyomatosis – An Unusual Cause of Pseudoachalasia by Sukanta Ray, Sundeep Singh Saluja, Ruchika Gupta, Tushar Kanti Chattopadhyay

“…A computed tomography scan revealed circumferential thickening of the esophagus involving the gastroesophageal junction, with fat planes maintained with the adjacent structure. Endoscopic ultrasound demonstrated a lesion arising from the muscularis propria. …”
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Prediction of Deformation Response of Target Plate in Underwater Explosion Based on Deep Learning Neural Network by Zhiguo LI, Feng MA, Wei ZHU, Xiyu JIA, Yifan LI, Lei CHEN

“…The deformation of a target plate in underwater explosion is manifested as a complex nonlinear coupling interaction between the structure and the fluid under the impact of shock waves. …”
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A critical assessment of ionic liquid-based aqueous biphasic systems for biomolecules extraction and CO2 absorption by Viggy Wee Gee Tan, Yazan Abuhasheesh, Doris Ying Ying Tang, Yongyu Zhang, Zengling Ma, Lin Chen, Rambabu Krishnamoorthy, Pau Loke Show

“…The correlation between the structures and toxicity of ILs is also provided, with a special emphasis on the synthesis of safer ILs. …”
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METHODS OF INCREASING THE PLASTIC PROPERTIES OF COLD-WORKED REINFORCEMENT by T. A. Akhmetov, V. A. Kharitonov, Yu. V. Kozyreva, A. V. Mazanik, L. V. Loktionova

“…Ductility or deformability is a complex characteristic of the reinforcement, which directly affects the safety of buildings and structures.From modern understanding point of view of the operation of reinforcement in reinforced concrete two characteristics are used for the ductility characteristics: the ratio of the time resistance to rupture to the yield point and the total relative elongation at maximum load ratio of tensile strength to yield strengthTraditional technologies allow to produce stable cold-formed reinforcement armature only of the ductility class «A». …”
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Corrosion Control of Alloy 690 by Shot Peening and Electropolishing under Simulated Primary Water Condition of PWRs by Kyung Mo Kim, Hee-Sang Shim, Myung Ji Seo, Do Haeng Hur

“…Based on the observation of the surface after the corrosion test, the oxide composition and its structure were affected by the surface modifications. …”
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Conflit et processus participatif d’un processus d’aménagement territorial : de la consultation publique au recours aux urnes by Mélanie Doyon

“…The paper aims to raise the different dimension of a conflict experienced during the planning process ; the conflict affects touches subtantive issues, procedures and social structures and uncertainty. The paper also provides a critical regard about the public participation and the decision-making processes followed for land use planning procedures in Quebec. …”
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A Critique of the Book Understanding Social Science from the Perspective of Actor-Network Theory by Rahman Sharifzadeh

“…Although Trigg attempts to go away from positivistic and non-critical methodologies, and in result opens up a way for rational evaluation and judgment, as we shall see, he does not develop his methodology very well; moreover, his understanding of what society is and what social structures and realities are made of may endanger the empirical aspect of his methodology. …”
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Stability and Failure Mechanism Analyses of the Zhenggang Landslide in Southwestern China by Shengnian Wang, Weiya Xu, Jinyuan Liu

“…In this study, geological structure, matter features, and macrodeformations of the Zhenggang landslide (including Zone I and Zone II) were investigated for uncovering its formation mechanism and evolution tendency first, and then the stability and failure mechanism analyses of the Zhenggang landslide were conducted in detail by a combined limit equilibrium and finite element analysis method. …”
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Electrospun Fibers: Versatile Approaches for Controlled Release Applications by Sepideh Karimi Afshar, Mohammadmohsen Abdorashidi, Farid Abedin Dorkoosh, Hamid Akbari Javar

“…Various methods have been developed to improve the mechanical and physicochemical behavior of structures toward more controllable delivery systems in terms of time, place, or quantity of release. …”
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A New In Vivo Model System to Assess the Toxicity of Semiconductor Nanocrystals by Angela Tino, Alfredo Ambrosone, Lucia Mattera, Valentina Marchesano, Andrei Susha, Andrey Rogach, Claudia Tortiglione

“…Specifically designed to combine on a single structure multipurpose tags and properties, smart nanomaterials need a comprehensive characterization of both chemicophysical properties and adequate toxicological evaluation, which is a challenging endeavour; the in vitro toxicity assays that are often employed for nanotoxicity assessments do not accurately predict in vivo response. …”
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A Critique on the Book Analysis of Public Policy: Concepts, Approaches, Models, and Processes by Hadi Karami, Davood Kiakojouri

“…In this regard, first, the creator and descriptive form and content of the work are introduced and then evaluated and analyzed in three dimensions of appearance, structure and content. The evaluation shows that this book, while having its own advantages and strengths, needs to be reviewed and corrected in the above three dimensions, especially the production of appropriate content with general policy analysis.…”
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Chaotic numerical instabilities arising in the transition from differential to difference nonlinear equations by Alicia Serfaty de Markus

“…For computational purposes, a numerical algorithm maps a differential equation into an often complex difference equation whose structure and stability depends on the scheme used. …”
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Re-introducing the Cambridge Group Family Reconstitutions by George Alter, Gill Newton, Jim Oeppen

“…To expand their availability the family reconstitutions have been translated into new formats: a relational database, the Intermediate Data Structure (IDS) and an episode file for fertility analysis. …”
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