Protection Measures for Shield Tunneling Closely Under-passing Operating Metro Tunnels in Water-rich Soft Soil Area by MA Xifeng, JIN Hua, ZHOU You, CHEN Shaobo, WANG Yu, WU Yaojie

“…［Objective］ In water-rich soft soil areas, it is difficult to control the deformation of the existing operating metro tunnel structure caused by the construction of the shield tunneling closely under-passing. …”
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University students’ entrepreneurial intentions during COVID-19: The perspective of social cognitive career theory by Suwaluck Uansa-ard, Wisuwat Wannamakok

“…A valid sample of 798 collected from eight provinces, eight districts, and eight cities throughout Thailand was included for further analysis using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and Process Macro Model 6. …”
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The problem of ensuring the sovereignty of EU members states in modern legal and public discourse by Ye. Novikov

“…The conclusions drawn can serve to form a new model of integration policy that reflects political and social needs within the framework of European integration and is able to ensure a balanced interaction between nation states and supranational structures…”
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Revolutionary barium titanate-BlueP/TMDCs SPR sensor: Ultra-sensitive detection of urine glucose levels by Momen Sahriar Shoshi, Md Abu Huraiya, Vinoth Raj R, Abror Jawad, Chang Yi Kong, Hitoshi Tabata, Sankar Ganesh Ramaraj, S.M. Abdur Razzak

“…Unlike earlier designs relying on conventional 2D materials or single dielectric layers, the proposed hybrid structure not only enhances light-matter interaction and optimizes electromagnetic field distribution but also outperforms other hybrid sensors by achieving superior sensitivity, detection accuracy, and quality factor. …”
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Causal Analysis and Prevention Strategies for Safety Risks in Prefabricated Building Construction Based on Accident Data and Complex Network Theory by Wei Liu, Xiao Luo, Baojun Liang, Junhao Xie

“…Research shows that the attack strategies of betweenness centrality and degree centrality can significantly affect the stability of the network structure, and the EffG attack strategy performs better in identifying key nodes. …”
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Effects of Partial Supporting Pile Removal from Deep Foundation Pits by Shallow Excavation Method in Loess Areas by Yunxin Zheng, Zhiping Hu, Xiang Ren, Rui Wang, Enxiang Zhang, Zhao Long

“…Some recommendations for the reinforcement scheme of the supporting structure during cutting supporting piles in deep foundation pit are also proposed. …”
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The Extraordinary Long-lasting Infrared Echo of PS16dtm Reveals an Extremely Energetic Nuclear Outburst by Ning Jiang, Di Luo, Jiazheng Zhu, Roc M. Cutri

“…The fitting suggests that an extremely giant dust structure with a new inner radius of ∼1.6 pc and an ultrahigh peak bolometric luminosity, i.e., ∼6 × 10 ^46 erg s ^−1 for typical 0.1 μ m-sized silicate grain, is required to account for the IR echo. …”
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The outcomes of recent patient safety education interventions for trainee physicians and medical students: a systematic review by Charles Vincent, Nick Sevdalis, Sonal Arora, Paul Baker, Matthew A Kirkman, Maria Ahmed

“…Objective To systematically review the latest evidence for patient safety education for physicians in training and medical students, updating, extending and improving on a previous systematic review on this topic.Design A systematic review.Data sources Embase, Ovid Medline and PsycINFO databases.Study selection Studies including an evaluation of patient safety training interventions delivered to trainees/residents and medical students published between January 2009 and May 2014.Data extraction The review was performed using a structured data capture tool. Thematic analysis also identified factors influencing successful implementation of interventions.Results We identified 26 studies reporting patient safety interventions: 11 involving students and 15 involving trainees/residents. …”
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Uranium Mineral Transport in the Peña Blanca Desert: Dissolution or Fragmentation? Simulation in Sediment Column Systems by Victoria Pérez-Reyes, Rocio M. Cabral-Lares, Jesús G. Canche-Tello, Marusia Rentería-Villalobos, Guillermo González-Sánchez, Blanca P. Carmona-Lara, Cristina Hernández-Herrera, Fabián Faudoa-Gómez, Yair Rodríguez-Guerra, Gregorio Vázquez-Olvera, Jorge Carrillo-Flores, Ignacio A. Reyes-Cortés, Daniel Hernández-Cruz, René Loredo-Portales, María E. Montero-Cabrera

“…X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS) analysis at the U L₃ edge confirmed the U(IV) oxidation state and the fittings of the extended XAFS spectra confirmed the presence of the uranophane group of minerals. …”
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Looking at Infrared Background Radiation Anisotropies with Spitzer: Large-scale Anisotropies and Their Implications by A. Kashlinsky, Richard G. Arendt, M. L. N. Ashby, J. Kruk, N. Odegard

“…Out of these, the model where the CIB fluctuation excess originates from the granulation power due to LIGO-observed primordial black holes as dark matter appears most successful in accounting for all observations related to the measured CIB power amplitude and spatial structure, including the measured coherence between the CIB and unresolved cosmic X-ray background (CXB). …”
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Atmospheric corrosion of carbon and galvanized steel under high rainfall conditions by Ariel Arroyo Heredia, Hector David Agudelo Arias, Maycol F. Mena, Elcy Serna Copete, F.A. Vásquez, Nerly Liliana Mosquera, Edison Banguero Palacios, Reiner Palomino Lemus, J.A. Calderón, Samir Córdoba Machado

“…Carbon and galvanized steel samples, chloride, and sulfur collectors were exposed in three atmospheric stations in three strategic positions covering the Colombian Pacific: Quibdó, Andagoya and Bahía Solano, for different exposure periods (up to 18 months). The structural-micro characterization of corrosion products was evaluated via X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy SEM-EDS. …”
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Scientific basis for design low-speed synchronous permanent magnet generators for wind power plants by A. A. Tatevosyan

“…In this paper, the scientific basis for designing wind power plants (WPP) with low-speed synchronous generators on permanent magnets (SGPM) is understood as a system of scientific knowledge that forms the theoretical basis for the practice of designing a complex object, such as WPP consisting of interconnected equipment and structures designed to convert wind energy into electrical energy. …”
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Inhibitory Effect on the Tyrosinase Activity and Low Cytotoxicity of Monounsaturated Long-Chain Chelating Fatty Ester by ANTONIO SERGIO C. CARVALHO, TATIANA N. PEDROSA, HERONILDES A. DANTAS FILHO, RAQUEL C. MONTENEGRO, EMERSON S. LIMA, MARNE C. DE VASCONCELLOS, ALBERDAN S. SANTOS

“…Abstract In the present study, 5-Hydroxy-2-(Oleoyloxymethyl) -4H-pyran-4-one (KMO 3), and their chelated with Cu(II) and Fe(III) ions were synthesized to explore their inhibitory activity against tyrosinase and cytotoxicity. To this end, the structures of the obtained compounds were confirmed by ATR/FT-IR, 13C and 1H-NMR, and UV-vis techniques. …”
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The relationship between compulsory citizenship behavior and nurses’ silence: a cross-sectional study by Zifeng Li, Luhuan Yang, Zuyang Xi, Wen Yi, Yuanzhi Fu, Caiyun Chang, Yunhong Lei

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire comprising demographic details, the Compulsory Citizenship Behavior Scale, and the Nurses’ Silence Scale. …”
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Experimental evaluation of mechanically stabilized earth walls reinforced with glass fiber reinforced polymer bars embedded in marble waste-sand mixtures by Shabir Hussain, Irshad Ahmad, Irfan Jamil, Fasih Ahmed Khan, Mansoor Ullah, Saif ul Islam, Mudassir Iqbal, R. Nawaz

“…These results underscore the potential of optimum MWS mixtures and GFRP bars in improving the structural performance and serviceability of MSE walls, highlighting their effectiveness in reducing deformations and increasing load bearing capacity, as well as enhancing sustainability and economy in MSE wall design.…”
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Domestic Violence Against Pregnant Women: Prevalence and Related Factors by Metin Pıçakçıefe, Şeyma Ata, Raziye Ülkü Kıcalı, M. Onur Vatandaş

“…Pregnant women living in rural areas (p=0.035), middle income (p=0.047), having a nuclear family structure (p=0.004), dissatisfaction with marriage life (p=0.001) and planned pregnancy (p=0.025) significantly increases the frequency of exposed to domestic violence. …”
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Case report: Surgical closure of a facial defect in an African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) utilizing a transpositional skin flap by Armen M. Brus, Armen M. Brus, Maureen Spinner, Tess Rooney, Tess Rooney, Tess Rooney, Kimberly A. Thompson, Kimberly A. Thompson

“…The surgery reduced the number of anesthetic events and time that would have been required for second intention healing of the defect, which enabled a more rapid and ultimately successful reintegration of this individual into the pack without any perceived changes to the hierarchical structure.…”
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Electrocardiographic Assessment of National-Level Triathletes: Sinus Bradycardia and Other Electrocardiographic Abnormalities by Mike Climstein, Kenneth S. Graham, Michael Stapelberg, Joe Walsh, Mark DeBeliso, Kent Adams, Trish Sevene, Chad Harris

“…Conclusions: National-level triathletes exhibited ECG and structural cardiac adaptations consistent with high-intensity endurance training. …”
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Dynamic compressive characteristics of a green sandstone under coupled hydraulic-mechanical loading: Experiments and theoretical modeling by Bangbiao Wu, Geli Zhao, Ying Xu, Kaiwen Xia

“…Understanding the dynamic response of rocks under coupled hydraulic-mechanical loading is thus essential in evaluating the stability and safety of subterranean engineering structures. Nevertheless, the constraints in experimental techniques have led to limited prior investigations into the dynamic compression behavior of rocks subjected to simultaneous high in-situ stress and pore pressure conditions. …”
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Educational Intervention of Intention Change for Consumption of Junk Food among School Adolescents in Birgunj Metropolitan City, Nepal, Based on Theory of Planned Behaviors by Upendra Kumar Singh, Nirmal Gautam, Tulsi Ram Bhandari, Nirmal Sapkota

“…Therefore, this study aims to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention program (interactive lecture) based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) for reducing junk food consumption among school adolescents in Birgunj Metropolitan City, Nepal. A structured questionnaire was deployed for collecting the data from four government schools. …”
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