Dams Overtopping Scenarios from Catastrophic Landslides in Mountains’ Headwaters: Case Study in Kobe City, Japan by Christopher Gomez

“…For this purpose, the present state of the check dams network was analysed from the 2018 LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data, considering the progressive infilling of the structures. As a result, the capacity of the dams in 2018 dropped by about 1/10 of the original designed capacity, arguably because of the heavy rainfall events in 2014 and 2018. …”
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Differences in Nanoplastic Formation Behavior Between High-Density Polyethylene and Low-Density Polyethylene by Hisayuki Nakatani, Teruyuki Yamaguchi, Mika Asano, Suguru Motokucho, Anh Thi Ngoc Dao, Hee-Jin Kim, Mitsuharu Yagi, Yusaku Kyozuka

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Psychometric evaluation of the Indonesian Version of the Empathy Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents (EmQue-CA) by Emi Wuri Wuryaningsih, Lely Lusmilasari, Fitri Haryanti, Budi Wahyuni

“…Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was performed to determine the factor structure, while reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest reliability. …”
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Specific energy reduction in a semi-autogenous grinding mill circuit by an automatic control system by Thomás Pinto, Moisés T. da Silva, Guilherme V. Raffo, Thiago A. M. Euzébio

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Tribological properties of hydroxyapatite-coated nanorods on Ti-6Al-4V surfaces by Sarah Akua Osafo, Tabiri Asumadu, Desmond Klenam, Precious Etinosa, John David Obayemi, Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour, Abu Yaya, David Dodoo-Arhin, Stanley Chijioke Eluu, Wole Soboyejo

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Tibiofemoral Joint Contact Force Estimation Based on OpenSim Musculoskeletal Modeling by WANG Xiaoling, JIAN Jiawei, XIE Qiurong, LIAN Zhanghui, GUO Chunming, GUO Jiemei, LI Yurong

“…ObjectiveTo develop a full-body musculoskeletal model based on OpenSim, which has a knee joint structure with double contact points and three degrees of freedom, and to estimate the knee joint load, so as to provide a reliable basis for precise diagnosis of the patients with knee osteoarthritis and formulation of customized rehabilitation plan in clinic.MethodsAuthorized public dataset from Stanford University, published by the Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research & Education at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California was used, and four subjects who had undergone total knee arthroplasty and implanted the pressure testing instruments were included. …”
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Multilevel determinants of physical activity in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis guided by social ecological model by Chun Zhao, Jing Yuan, Wen Wen Huang

“…., school physical education curricula, accessibility of community sports facilities, extracurricular programming) and macro-level structural determinants (e.g., national physical education policy alignment, urban built environment planning, sociocultural sports values) remain underexplored, with current research disproportionately focused on micro-level individual traits (e.g., motivation) and interpersonal dynamics (e.g., family support). …”
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A conceptual framework for inclusive participation in communal land development: feminism perspective by Hlengiwe Patronella Zulu, Themba Mfanafuthi Lukhele, Primrose Thandekile Sabela

“…Against this backdrop, the conceptual study explores the prospects for women increased and meaningful participation in land development initiatives amid the patriarchal structures and barriers characterizing most of the societies in developing countries. …”
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ENSURING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF HUMAN RESOURCES: EVALUATION OF FINANCING AND PARTNERSHIP MODELS BETWEEN HOUSEHOLDS, STATE AND BUSINESS by L. Beztelesna, O. Pliashko, L. Shevchuk, Zh. Semchuk, I. Petryk

“…Therefore, it is essential to implement measures to improve it and transform the existing funding structure for human development programs and partnership models to ensure its growth. …”
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Dose distribution assessment (comparison) in the target volume treated with VMAT given by the planning system and evaluated by TL dosimeters by Amanda Bravim, Roberto Kenji Sakuraba, Leticia Lucente Campos

“…The treatment using VMAT minimizes the biological effects of radiation to critical structures near to the target volumes and produces excellent dose distributions. …”
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Post-Earthquake Fire Punching Shear Behavior of GFRP-Reinforced Slab-Column Connections by Tesfaye Alemu Mohammed, Shewarega Shirtaga

“…The research concludes that it is crucial to take post-earthquake fire into account when designing structures to ensure no collapse safety design requirements.…”
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Development of Cyber-Attack Scenarios for Nuclear Power Plants Using Scenario Graphs by Woogeun Ahn, Manhyun Chung, Byung-Gil Min, Jungtaek Seo

“…In the scenario graphs, large and complicated system structures are conceptually divided, facilitating identification of components of cyber-attacks. …”
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MODERN PREREQUISITES OF THE CONCEPT OF CLASS. THE TRANSITION TOWARDS THE CLASS OF WAGE-LABORERS by Dana DOMŞODI

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Functional amyloidogenesis and cytotoxicity-insights into biology and pathology. by Douglas M Fowler, Jeffery W Kelly

“…Prions are self-templating protein structures that can be transferred from organism to organism. …”
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A Qualitative Study on Management Information Systems Faculty Members’ Perceptions of Accreditation in Türkiye by Esra Cengiz Tırpan, Erman Coşkun, Nihal Sütütemiz

“…Within the scope of the research, in-depth interviews were conducted with 11 faculty members working in the MIS department in Türkiye using a semi-structured interview form. The questions in the interview form were divided into three categories: perception and perspective on accreditation, Accreditation of MIS programs, problematic areas encountered during the accreditation process, and the benefits of accreditation. …”
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MODERN INSTRUMENTAL METHODS TO CONTROL THE SEED QUALITY IN ROOT VEGETABLES by F. B. Musaev, A. F. Bukharov, E. G. Kozar, S. L. Beletskiy

“…Based on practical importance the visualization of inner seed structure, it allows determining far before seed germination the degree of endosperm development and embryo; the presence of inner damages and infections, occupation and damage caused by pests. …”
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Bioactivity Assessment of 8-Hydroxyquinoline and Monosodium Glutamate Mixed Ligand Copper Complex: Experimental and Computational by Mercy Bamigboye, Ayuba Mustapha, Friday Danjuma

“…This formed complex was analysed by microanalytical, spectral, thermal, and computational techniques to characterize its formula and structure. Antimicrobial and In-silico activity was also determined. …”
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Evaluation of Acoustic Recording Devices to Survey Northern Bobwhite Populations by Nathan G. Wilhite, Paige E. Howell, James A. Martin

“…We encourage the evaluation of other software recognition programs and the relationship between covey call detection and landscape structure. © 2020 The Wildlife Society.…”
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Design of a Robotic Work Cell Using Hierarchical Systems Approach and Visual Components Software by Kanstantsin Miatliuk, Krystian Koc, Atakan Eliacik, Paulo E. Miyagi, Marcosiris A. O. Pessoa

“…In comparison with other widespread approaches, the conceptual model of the RWC constructed in the HS formal basis contains connected models of RWC subsystems, their processes, the RWC structure, its dynamic presentation as the unit in its environment, and the RWC coordinator. …”
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Applying virtual reality to sail education: an innovative strategy to enhance knowledge learning for student novices by Shan Zhao, Fa Ji, Fa Ji

“…The sail education program consisted of 12 sessions over 6 weeks. Sailing knowledge test was developed from an official manual by American Sailing Association to assess outcomes of learning in overall performance, sailboat structure, sailing skills, and navigation rules. …”
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