Prediction of Strength and Quality Control of Monolithic Concrete Laying in Structures with Permanent Formwork by D. N. Korotkih, D. Е. Kapustin

“…At the same time, a number of problems arise related to the strength assessment and quality control of the laid concrete located behind the permanent formwork. The lack of direct access to the concrete surface does not allow the use of standardized non-destructive strength assessment methods. …”
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Undergraduate EFL learners’ preferences for three different types of written corrective feedback by Monera Almohawes

“…The researcher sought to investigate learners’ preferences for direct, indirect, or metalinguistic written corrective feedback and the reasons behind these preferences. The results showed that most learners preferred direct written corrective feedback because it helped them improve their writing skills and was easier to understand. …”
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Theresa May et l’échec du « meaningful vote » : approche argumentative by Alma-Pierre Bonnet

“…The present article will study this perilous endeavour through a corpus-based analysis of Theresa May’s declarations (speeches, addresses, letter to the nation) to understand the reasons behind this failure. Ruth Amossy’s book, L’argumentation dans le discours, will be used as the basis of our research. …”
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COVID-19: Malaysia's fight against this deadly virus by Ke-Yan Loo, Vengadesh Letchumanan

“…A record toll of new cases and fatalities for consecutive weeks has pushed Malaysia's total cases to a soaring 500,000 confirmed cases with 2300 deaths – the third highest in Southeast Asia behind Indonesia and the Philippines. The healthcare system in Malaysia is currently under heavy pressure to control the disease as the number of confirmed cases is rising exponentially. …”
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Association between Dental Caries and Obesity in Children and Young People: A Narrative Review by Abdulmonem A. Alshihri, Helen J. Rogers, Mohammed A. Alqahtani, Mohammed S. Aldossary

“…Furthermore, to consider the possible reasons behind this relationship. Methods. A database search for papers published between January 2015 and May 2018, inclusive, addressing the association between obesity and dental caries was conducted. …”
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Retrocaval ureter. Two cases report by Bryan Antonio Iza Jiménez, Karla Lizeth Gavilanes Encalada, Israel Darío Carrillo Quisnia

“…The retrocaval ureter is a congenital malformation in which the ureter passes behind the inferior vena cava, is compressed and causes obstruction symptoms such as hydronephrosis. …”
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Resonant suppression strategy of impedance remodeling for multi-inverter grid-connected system in weak grid by ZHANG Shicong, XU Yonghai, TAO Shun, YU Yongyue, ZHANG Zhi

“…In view of this, firstly, an impedance model for multi-inverter grid-connected system is established, and the mechanism behind waveform distortion and resonance in weak grid is clarified. …”
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Fraud Detection in Cryptocurrency Networks—An Exploration Using Anomaly Detection and Heterogeneous Graph Transformers by Víctor Pérez-Cano, Francisco Jurado

“…Blockchains are the backbone behind cryptocurrency networks, which have developed rapidly in the last two decades. …”
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Synodality as a return to the origins of Christianity and the way of building the God’s Kingdom by Sebastian Zygmunt

“…The reflection on the historical formation of a proper understanding of collegiality and primacy proved helpful in understanding the goals behind the ”decentralization” of power in the Church postulated today by Pope Francis. …”
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The biological foundations of fixation: a general theory by Robert A. Dielenberg

“…The concept of a fixation network is used to explain the mechanism behind this phenomenon. This article concludes with the hypothesis that a fixation network can only be weakened by first dissolving the auxiliary fixations that have accrued to core fixations in the network.…”
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Woodworking industry in Russia: analysis of the industry structure and development prospects by Sh. A. Sultanakhmedov

“…The author concludes that, in general, the real contribution of the woodworking industry to the country’s economic development is still lagging behind the potential, but the main prospects for overcoming this condition have been highlighted, such as exports development, transportation costs reduction, state support strengthening in the industry, and improvement of waste disposal in woodworking industries.…”
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Learning losses during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Understanding and addressing increased learning disparities by Anna Alejo, Robert Jenkins, Haogen Yao

“…Learning disparities widened due to six potential reasons related to marginalized children, who (a) were already behind even before the pandemic, (b) were more likely to experience longer school closures, (c) had limited access to and support on remote learning, (d) were less likely to receive supervision and learning support at home, (e) face greater obstacles to return to school, and (f) return to school systems that are less able to provide for their needs. …”
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Fake news, real needs: A qualitative study on Sino-Japanese theurgy fighting by Qing Gao, Qianqian Fu

“…Mainstream fake news research has previously mostly focused on authenticity but often overlooked the individual psychological needs and actual social issues behind fake news. These limitations impede a profound understanding of its societal intricacies. …”
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Reviving/Revising “Lycidas”: Virginia Woolf’s Elegy to Unborn Poets in A Room of One’s Own by Marie Laniel

“…Whereas, in “Lycidas,” John Milton mourns a young aspiring poet who died prematurely, and thus strives to leave his mark on a long-established tradition, Woolf finds herself in the paradoxical position of mourning female poets who never came to existence, because “they had no tradition behind them,” a loss for which there can be no aesthetic compensation. …”
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Unconventional Nuclides for Radiopharmaceuticals by Jason P. Holland, Matthew J. Williamson, Jason S. Lewis

“…Rapid and widespread growth in the use of nuclear medicine for both diagnosis and therapy of disease has been the driving force behind burgeoning research interests in the design of novel radiopharmaceuticals. …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Kombinasi Exercise William’s Flexion dan Taping pada Kasus Spondylosis : Case Report by Widya Wurry Pratiwi, Ruzzaina Irna, Sheeny Mahtsa Ainy, M. Ghilang Maulud Setyawan

“…Wawancara dengan berbagai rumah sakit di Indonesia menunjukkan prevalensi LBP berada dalam rentang 3-17%. Dengan proyeksi WHO yang memperkirakan populasi lansia global akan meningkat drastis hingga 2,1 miliar pada tahun 2050, penting untuk menangani LBP yang umum terjadi. …”
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Understanding designers’ switching intention to AI painting tools using the PPM framework by Yilin Liu, Ping Ji

“…The findings of this study not only provide light on the motivations behind designers’ decisions during periods of technological change but also offer valuable references for future technological directions in the design industry and the evolution of designers’ professional roles. …”
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Indirect Multicultural Experiences: A Multidimensional Journey to Inspire Self-Change by Jun Zhang, Guanglan Rong, Wenxi Du, Yan Bao

“…These findings enhance our understanding of the mechanisms behind self-change and suggest that interventions aiming to foster personal growth and self-improvement can benefit from encouraging diverse cultural exposures, focusing on enhancing individuals’ subjective sense of social class.…”
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Avoided Crossing Phonons Realizes High‐Performance Single‐Crystalline β‐Zn4Sb3 Thermoelectrics by I‐Lun Jen, Cheng‐Yen Lin, Kuang‐Kuo Wang, Chun‐Ming Wu, Chi‐Hung Lee, Hsin‐Jay Wu

“…Abstract This study reveals the mechanisms behind the ultralow lattice thermal conductivity κL in β‐Zn4Sb3 single crystals through inelastic neutron scattering (INS). …”
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A comparative analysis of workload and career progression of faculty members in Uganda’s private and public universities by Eva Irene, Tumusiime

“…However, many faculty members in Uganda’s private and public universities are lagging behind their desired level of career progression, but how this situation is explained by the workload allocated to them has not been comparatively analysed. …”
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