Using Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Precast Panels for Strengthening in Shear of Beams: An Experimental and Analytical Investigation by Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, Linh V. H. Bui, Theethawachr Koyekaewphring, Atichon Kunawisarut, Narawit Hemstapat, Boonchai Stitmannaithum

“…In this paper, the performances of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened in shear with steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) panels are investigated through experiment, analytical computation, and numerical analysis. An experimental program of RC beams strengthened by using SFRC panels, which were attached to both sides of the beams, is carried out to investigate the effects of fiber volume fraction, connection type, and number and diameter of bolts on the structural responses of the retrofitted beams. …”
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Experimental Study and FEM Analysis on the Strengthening of Masonry Brick Walls Using Expanded Steel Plates and Shotcrete with and Without Glass Fiber Reinforcement by Zeynep Yaman, Alper Cumhur, Elif Ağcakoca, Muhammet Zeki Özyurt, Muhammed Maraşlı, Mohammad Saber Sadid, Abdulsalam Akrami, Azizullah Rasuly

“…Overall, the proposed strengthening techniques provided significant improvements in the seismic resistance and energy absorption capacity of masonry walls, offering practical and reliable solutions to enhance the safety and durability of existing masonry structures.…”
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ECOLOGY AND INNOVATION THE BASIS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COURSE by G. S. Rozenberg, G. M. Abdurahmanov, A. G. Zibarev, G. E. Kudinova, V. I. Popchenko, A. G. Rozenberg, P. A. Bekshokova, P. I. Gabibova

“…Local air pollution, erosion materials from agriculture, soil erosion, pollution of surface and groundwater related to the structural features of the watershed, landscape differentiation, climate, vegetation and soil cover. …”
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A Deep Learning-Based Probabilistic Approach for Non-Destructive Testing of Aircraft Components Using Laser Ultrasonic Data by Adriano Liso, Cosimo Patruno, Angelo Cardellicchio, Pierfrancesco Ardino, Nicola Gallo, Giuseppe del Prete, Valerio Dentico, Veronica Vespini, Sara Coppola, Pietro Ferraro, Vito Reno

“…Composite structures are commonly used in complex applications such as automotive and aerospace due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. …”
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Agricultural Machinery Adoption and Farmers’ Well-Being: Evidence from Jiangxi Province by Zhihua Wu, Bing Liao, Qing Fu, Chongyi Qi, Wenmei Liao

“…These findings suggest that policy interventions should focus on enhancing innovation in agricultural machinery technology, optimizing subsidy programs for agricultural equipment, improving rural education systems, and facilitating the structural transformation of rural labor markets.…”
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Determinants of digital technologies adoption in government census data operations by Kingsley Ofosu-Ampong, Alexander Asmah, John Amoako Kani, Dzifa Bibi

“…Based on the four determinants, a conceptual framework was developed consisting of eight proposed hypotheses tested through a structural equation model. Findings – The findings of the study indicate that technological readiness, self-efficacy and hedonic motivation significantly influence behavioural intention to adopt digital technologies for PHC training and data collection. …”
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Mechanisms of long-term ultraviolet radiation on the low-temperature oxidation characteristics of coal with varying degrees of metamorphism by Xun Zhang, Huimin Liang, Bing Lu, Ling Qiao, Ge Huang, Fengwei Dai, Chen Yu, Chuang Li

“…This variation is reflected in coal-specific and stage-dependent changes in key active functional groups and the groups contributing most to structural changes when comparing untreated and UV-irradiated coals. …”
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Telemedicine career pursuance among nurses in healthcare business processing outsourcing industries from the Philippines: A task-technology fit and technology acceptance approach by Ray Ver V. Baldemor, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Emmillie Joy B. Mejia, John Francis T. Diaz, Ma Janice J. Gumasing

“…The objective was to identify significant predictors of telemedicine adoption by surveying 316 Filipino nurses using a higher-ordered Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling approach (PLS-SEM). Employing a comprehensive framework that integrates Task-Technology Fit and the Technology Acceptance Model, the study measured key variables such as behavioral intention, professional satisfaction, and career pursuance intention. …”
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Optimization of amorphous silicon solar cells through photonic crystals for enhanced optical properties by Hassan Sayed, Ashour M. Ahmed, Ali Hajjiah, M. A. Abdelkawy, Arafa H. Aly

“…The modeling involves designing and optimizing ternary PC structures, followed by numerical simulations to assess their anti-reflection performance. …”
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Digital branding adoption by specialty eatery start-ups in the post-pandemic environment in India by Aman Sharma, Bhuvanesh Kumar Sharma, Sneha Rajput, Aashish Mehra, Uma Gulati

“…The data was analysed using the AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structures) program. The study concludes that digital branding plays a crucial role as an independent branding strategy and enhances the performance of specialty eatery start-ups in the post-pandemic era. …”
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An institutional framework for enhanced food security amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: Strategic implementation and outcomes by Akbar Akbar, Rahim Darma, Andi Irawan, Letty Fudjaja, Riri Amandaria, Rida Akzar

“…The research uses an Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) approach to identify key institutional drivers, constraints, and policy mechanisms crucial for enhancing food security. …”
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Molecular Mechanisms of <i>Lobelia nummularia</i> Extract in Breast Cancer: Targeting EGFR/TP53 and PI3K-AKT-mTOR Signaling via ROS-Mediated Apoptosis by Fahu Yuan, Yu Qiao, Zhongqiang Chen, Huihuang He, Fuyan Wang, Jiangyuan Chen

“…Furthermore, a validated molecular docking protocol provided a plausible structural basis for these multi-target interactions. …”
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A new swelling - creep model for red-bed mudstone and its application by Hongyi Yan, Feng Yu, Chaobo Zhu, Jianwei Yuan, Qiang Wang, Jiang Wu

“…In the red-bed region, engineering structures often encounter safety risks due to the swelling and creep properties of mudstone. …”
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Promoting nourishment lifestyle for vitality: empowering communities through integrated health behavior analysis by Weiru Qi, Xuewen Su, Qiming Yang, Pomi Shahbaz, Muhammad Nadeem

“…Data collected through a questionnaire survey of 415 randomly selected respondents were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to examine the causal relationships between different variables. …”
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Automated Surface Crack Identification of Reinforced Concrete Members Using an Improved YOLOv4-Tiny-Based Crack Detection Model by Sofía Rajesh, K. S. Jinesh Babu, M. Chengathir Selvi, M. Chellapandian

“…In recent times, the deployment of advanced structural health monitoring techniques has increased due to the aging infrastructural elements. …”
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The impact of sustainability literacy, social support, and attitudes towards innovation on sustainable energy consumption among Indonesian youth by Lazuardi Imani Hakam, Dzikri Firmansyah Hakam, Sudarso Kaderi Wiryono, Raden Aswin Rahadi

“…This research employed a quantitative approach using Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM). Data were collected from 337 undergraduate students enrolled in business and economics programs at three Indonesian universities. …”
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A Methodological Approach to Measuring the Impact of TAK-003 for the Prevention of Dengue in Dourados, Brazil: Optimizing Strategies for Public Health by Benedetta Ghezzi, Cristina Valencia, Roberto Dias de Oliveira, Daniel Tsuha, Waldno Lucena Júnior, Alberta Di Pasquale, Morgan Mc Namara, Juliana Senra, Denise Abud, Julio Croda

“…The selection of analytical methods, such as time series analysis, was dependent on the national and local structures of the databases and data availability.…”
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Workforce development in the trucking industry: A comprehensive analysis of truck driver training entities by Sicheng Wang, Elizabeth A. Mack, Nidhi Kalani, Chu-Hsiang Chang, Shelia R. Cotten

“…The transformation of transportation technologies, economic structures, and social lifestyles is changing the truck-driving workforce. …”
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FACTORS INFLUENCING AIR CARGO POLICY DECISIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA: A STAKEHOLDER’S PERSPECTIVE by Adedotun Joseph ADENIGBO, Joash MAGETO, Rose LUKE

“…The data collected were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Before estimating the PLS-SEM model, latent factors were constructed using EFA. …”
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Behaviour of strengthened RC beams with CFRP and GSM sheets under cyclic loading by Maha Assad, Rami A. Hawileh, Jamal A. Abdalla, Hussam Safieh, Sayan Kumar Shaw

“…This study investigates the structural behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) beams subjected to cyclic loading. …”
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