Free Vibration Analysis of the Unified Functionally Graded Shallow Shell with General Boundary Conditions by Dongyan Shi, Shuai Zha, Hong Zhang, Qingshan Wang

“…The formulation is based on the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) and Rayleigh-Ritz technique. This method can be universally applied to the free vibration analysis of the shallow shell, because it only needs to change the relevant parameters instead of modifying the basic functions or adapting solution procedures. …”
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Electrochemical Corrosion Performance of N80 steel in Acidized 10% HCl medium using 4-methyl-1-Phenyl-3-(p-tolyldiazenyl) −2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-2-ol by Reham H. Wahba, Adel Z. El-Sonbati, Mostafa A. Diab, Esam A. Gomaa, Marwa N. El-Nahass, Y.M. Abdallah

“…Additionally, Monte Carlo (MC) simulations and density functional theory (DFT) were utilized to establish a link between the protective capacity and the molecular structure of the inhibitor. …”
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Vibration Bandgaps of Piezoelectric Metamaterial Plate with Local Resonators for Vibration Energy Harvesting by Zhongsheng Chen, Jing He, Gang Wang

“…Firstly, an analytical model is developed based on the Kirchhoff plate theory, and modal analysis is done by using the Rayleigh–Ritz method. …”
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An Evaluation Method for Effective Prestress of Simply Supported Prestressed Concrete Beams with Breathing Cracks by Wenlong Guo, Peng Liang, Hexu Liu, Y. Frank Chen, Xiaojin Zhao

“…Compared with the existing methods for estimating the prestress using the mid-span deflection or crack width, the proposed method is more reasonable in theory and calculation. It provides a guide for the evaluation and reinforcement of aging bridges.…”
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Unraveling the dyadic dynamics: exploring the impact of flexible working arrangements’ availability on satisfaction with work-life flexibility among working parents by Ya Guo, Fenwick Feng Jing, Yuqi Zhong, Meng Zhu, Senhu Wang

“…Drawing on a linked lives perspective and the work-family border theory, this study contributes to the literature by adopting the longitudinal couple-level dyadic data from the Household, Income, and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey (2001–2021) to examine how couples’ availability of FWAs affects their own and their spouses’ satisfaction with WLF among working parents. …”
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Kenyan Nurses Involvement in National Policy Development Processes by Pamela Atieno Juma, Nancy Edwards, Denise Spitzer

“…Interviews dealt with nurses’ involvement in national policy processes, factors hindering nurses’ engagement in policy processes, and ways to enhance nurses’ involvement in policy processes. Critical theory and feminist perspectives guided the study process. …”
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The Effect of Agglomeration Strategy on Rural Resilience from the Perspective of Homestay Tourism Operators by Ye Chongliang, Miao Xumei, Granovskaya Olga, Sun Feihan

“…However, due to the risks inherent in homestay tourism, they are often vulnerable to internal and external environmental changes which derive from the fragility and instability of integration of rural culture and tourism, unstable outcomes of science and technology, etc. Resilience theory provides a new perspective for homestay tourism rural sustainability research and is of great significance for exploring how rural tourism stakeholders can resist and resolve internal and external disturbances and enhance the capability of sustainable development. …”
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First Principles Study of Electronic, Vibrational, Elastic, and Thermodynamic Properties of Sc‐X (X = P, S, Se) Compounds by S. K. Yadav, S. Dahal, R. Khadka, B. Guragain, P. Pokharel, P. Oli, D. Adhikari

“…In this regard, the mixing properties of the compounds were investigated on the basis of density functional theory using Quantum ESSPRESSO codes. The obtained results of structural stability, electronic and mechanical properties of the work were found to be consistent with the available literature data which validates the present computational approach. …”
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The effects of aerobic exercise on goal-directed attention and inhibitory control in individuals with high trait anxiety: an EEG study by Mengyang He, Jinxia Guo, Shunyao Yu, Hao Lian, Ruijie Zhan, Rongrong Luo, Zhifei Shi, Zhidong Zhuang, Wenpeng Cai

“…This study examines the effects of exercise on attentional control in individuals with high trait anxiety, based on attentional control theory, which suggests that such individuals have reduced top-down attention. …”
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Quantum Chemical Investigation on the Antioxidant Activity of Neutral and Anionic Forms of Juglone: Metal Chelation and Its Effect on Radical Scavenging Activity by Aymard Didier Fouegue Tamafo, Julius Numbonui Ghogomu, Nyiang Kennet Nkungli, Désiré Bikélé Mama, Elie Younang

“…The chelation ability of divalent Mg, Ca, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, and monovalent Cu ions by neutral and anionic forms of juglone has been investigated at DFT/B3LYP/6-31+G(d,p) level of theory in gas and aqueous phases. It is noteworthy that only the 1 : 1 stoichiometry was considered herein. …”
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Children's Use of Electronic Games: Choices of Game Mode and Challenge Levels by Cindy H. P. Sit, Jessica W. K. Lam, Thomas L. McKenzie

“…The tenets of behavioral choice theory were supported. Access to new-generation interactive games, particularly those with modifiable intensity levels, may facilitate children's participation in physical activity.…”
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Similarities and Differences Between Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Schools: A Social-Ecological Review of Risk and Protective Factors by Zehra Sahin-Ilkorkor, Sarah Jane Brubaker

“…We identify implications of the findings for theory, research, and policy and suggest that preventing any form of harassment at school will benefit not only students but the entire school community. …”
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Adsorption of Textile Dyes Using (L.) Fibres: Equilibrium and Kinetics Modelling by Aïcha Menyar Ben Hamissa, François Brouers, Borhane Mahjoub, Mongi Seffen

“…The data were also modelled with a new method of analysis based on the statistical theory of complex systems and the heterogeneity of the sorption energy (energy landscape). …”
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Study on the Stability of the Coal Seam Floor above a Confined Aquifer Using the Structural System Reliability Method by Haifeng Lu, Xiuyu Liang, Nan Shan, You-Kuan Zhang

“…On the basis of the elastic thin plate theory, the performance function that calculates the reliability probability of all modes could be obtained. …”
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Study on Dynamic Response Laws and Shock Absorption Measures of Mountain Tunnel under Strong Earthquake by Zhi Lin, Lei Yan, Chen Xiang, Hongyun Yang

“…Based on the longitudinal and transverse seismic and shock absorption theory of tunnel structure, relying on the actual engineering, a finite element analysis model of a typical mountain tunnel was established. …”
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A Systematic Method to Evaluate the Shear Properties of Soil-Rock Mixture considering the Rock Size Effect by Minghui Ren, Guangsi Zhao, Xianhao Qiu, Qinghua Xue, Meiting Chen

“…Firstly, based on fractal theory, the rock size was determined as 5 mm by the multifractal property of granular size distribution. …”
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Behavioral Tagging: A Translation of the Synaptic Tagging and Capture Hypothesis by Diego Moncada, Fabricio Ballarini, Haydée Viola

“…The synaptic tagging and capture theory provided a strong framework to explain synaptic specificity and persistence of electrophysiological induced plastic changes. …”
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Mechanical characterization of austenitic stainless steel under high-level ion-irradiation using nanoindentation experiment and simulation by Van-Thanh Pham, Jong-Sung Kim, Hyun Joon Eom, Changheui Jang

“…Simulation models, based on strain-gradient crystal plasticity theory, are developed for unirradiated and irradiated states (151 dpa, 161 dpa, 200 dpa, 237 dpa, and 251 dpa), and successfully validated against nanoindentation test results. …”
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Simulation Analysis of the Aerodynamic Performance of a Bionic Aircraft with Foldable Beetle Wings in Gliding Flight by Caidong Wang, Yu Ning, Xinjie Wang, Junqiu Zhang, Liangwen Wang

“…Based on the four-plate mechanism theory, a novel bionic flapping aircraft with foldable beetle wings was designed. …”
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Application of the Modified Basic Life Support Training Model in Improving Community Residents’ Rescue Willingness in Nantong City in China by Yu-Fei Qian, Yu-Qin Ren, Li Wang, Rong-Qian Sun, Dan-Feng Li

“…There were statistically significant differences in the BLS rescue willingness, theory, and skill scores before and after the training P<0.01. …”
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