Application Research of New Cementitious Composite Materials in Saline Soil Subgrade Aseismic Strengthening by Shuai Huang, Yuejun Lyu, Yanju Peng

“…The research result showed that the saline soil solidified by our newly developed cementitious composite material showed compact internal structure and uniformly distributed soil particles; moreover, the new cementitious composite material exhibited a favourable solidifying effect on harmful ions in saline soil, and the Cl− trapping capacity of the new cementitious composite materials was stronger than that of cement. …”
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Perspectives of Rural Teachers on the Effects of Peer Pressure on Learners’ Behaviour – A Case of the Mqanduli Magisterial District, South Africa by Berington Zanoxolo Gobingca, Nomhle Mqolombeni

“…The study adopted a qualitative research approach and a case study research design involving five randomly selected teachers from five schools where each school was represented by one teacher. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were used to gather data from the five teachers. …”
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Study on the Influence of Missile Cabin on Fragment Velocity under Explosive Detonation Impact by Xin Li, Weili Wang, Zhengfeng Liang, Jun Dong, Jiaojiao Tang

“…This conclusion can provide a reference for the structural design and fragment velocity evaluation of warheads with cabin.…”
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Co-producing a live fieldwork broadcast in the biosciences by Janine Maddison, Leah Ada Constantinou, Ellen Fletcher, Callum Turner, Richard Bevan, Sara Marsham

“…A pocket wireless modem creates an outdoor wireless network with a mobile device and wireless microphones used to deliver the broadcast. Semi-structured interviews, student self-assessments, and a reflective researcher diary explored the impact of this approach to co-produce a live fieldwork broadcast. …”
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Investigating students' intention to utilize an e-learning platform in an aviation institution during the COVID-19 pandemic. by Anthony Vicente M Belo, Yogi Tri Prasetyo, Ralph Andre C Roque, Omar Paolo Benito, Maela Madel L Cahigas, Ma Janice J Gumasing, Rianina D Borres, Reny Nadlifatin

“…The study involved 503 college students who completed an online questionnaire with 48 items representing 12 constructs. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was utilized to analyze the relationships between variables under extended TAM and IS Success Model. …”
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钢材模型强化参数对构件滞回性能模拟的影响分析 by 张婉越, 陈以一

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Implementasi Kebijakan Pengelolaan dan Pengusahaan Sarang Burung Walet di Kota Pekanbaru by Rinaldy May Wendra, Teuku Afrizal, Eko Supriyono, Siauw Tiffani Setiono, Annisa Nurfitriani Fatimah

“…Analysis of policy implementation is seen through the Edward III model, which pays attention to the effectiveness of implementation in terms of communication, resources, disposition and bureaucratic structure. The results of the study concluded that the implementation of the management and management policy for swallow nests has not run effectively. …”
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Understanding rangeland desertification through pastoralist perspectives using a grounded theory approach by Mohsen Sharaftmandrad, Mohammadreza Shahraki

“…Data collection was conducted through in-depth, semi-structured interviews, with thematic analysis carried out via open, axial, and selective coding. …”
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SHCC局部增强PEC梁柱节点抗震性能有限元分析 by 陈乐, 岳峰, 李杰, 刘宏欣, 赵思凯

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Exploring the drivers of digital technology adoption for enhancing domestic tax mobilization in Ghana by Alexander Asmah, Kingsley Ofosu Ampong, Dzifa Bibi, Wihlemina Ofori

“…Based on the five determinants, a conceptual framework was developed consisting of seven proposed hypotheses tested through a structural equation model. Interviews were conducted to gain further insight into the drivers of the taxpayers’ portal in Ghana. …”
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A Fuzzy Ecosystem Benchmarking for Crowdfunding in Transport Sector by Gargi Pant Shukla, Santosh Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, Ankit Kumar, Manoj Chhetri

“…The identification phase led to selecting 16 factors from the past literature and suggesting industrial experts. The Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) analysis was used to understand the impact and linkage of identified barriers on seven levels of the fuzzy scale. …”
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Exploring pre-service English teachers’ perceptions and practices of critical thinking in Indonesian EFL classrooms by Ganang Kuswandaru, Willy Prasetya

“…Through a qualitative case study approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with two pre-service ELTs from a private university in Yogyakarta. …”
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Breaking the Frame: Arabesque and Metric Complexity in the Sunrise Scene from Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé (1912) by Gurminder Kaur Bhogal

“…At this moment, the motif bursts into the foreground to suggest the symbolic fusion of nature, divinity, and human emotion. The structural role of the arabesque figure on metric and narrative levels unsettles prevailing viewpoints of ornament as meaningless and non-essential. …”
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A Novel Method to Forecast Nitrate Concentration Levels in Irrigation Areas for Sustainable Agriculture by Halil Karahan, Müge Erkan Can

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Pigeon racing in South Africa: Exploring the socio-economic nature and extent of this 'unknown sport' by Cecilia MOSTERT, Ronnie DONALDSON

“…Employing a quantitative methodology, the study surveyed 712 members of the South African National Pigeon Organization (SANPO), providing a nuanced understanding of demographics, organizational structures, subjective values, and economic impacts within pigeon racing. …”
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Valbenazine for the Treatment of Adults with Tardive Dyskinesia by Harshit Gupta, Alycee R. Moity, Allison Jumonville, Sarah Kaufman, Amber N. Edinoff, Alan D. Kaye

“…It is characterized by abnormal movements of the oral-buccal-lingual structures as well as associated pain and hypertrophy. …”
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Analysis on Flexural Capacity of Square Steel Tube Truss Concrete Beams with Grouted Chords by Kun Wang, Zhiyu Zhu, Huihui Luo, Ahmed Ahmad Omar

“…Accordingly, the results indicated that the steel tubes of the upper chords in the composite beams cannot get yield for full sections due to the structural requirements; the steel tube of the lower chords will be the first to reach fully yielding and the upper concrete crushed subsequently, showing a failure mode analogous to that of the under-reinforced concrete beam; the steel ratio of lower chords is the primary factor affecting the flexural capacity of the normal section among the parameters; the calculation from the proposed design formulae for the flexural capacity of normal section is in agreement with the tests and simulations. …”
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The principles of tactical formation identification in association football (soccer) — a survey by Hadi Sotudeh

“…Overall, this study identifies assumptions, consequences, and drawbacks associated with formation identification principles to structure the body of knowledge and establish a foundation for the future.…”
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基于多平台的铝合金板式节点网壳设计系统 by 郭小农, COBLENCE Thomas, 朱劭骏, 罗晓群

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Exploring Student Acceptance and Perceptions of AI-Assisted PowerPoint Creation by Svetoslav Georgiev, Joseph Tinsley

“…Specifically, students expressed substantial concerns regarding AI-assisted PowerPoint content including structure, consistency between text and images, and even text font, size, and colour. …”
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