Effectiveness of Using Polymer Bumpers to Mitigate Earthquake-Induced Pounding between Buildings of Unequal Heights by Jian He, Yu Jiang, Qichao Xue, Chunwei Zhang, Jingcai Zhang

“…And viscoelasticity of bumper materials has a certain range of influences on pounding force responses. Choosing improper material types and pounding parameters may lead to opposite effects.…”
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An Off-Label Use of a Unibody Aortic Stent-Graft System for the Treatment of Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Dissections by Joseph Faraj, Rebekah L. W. Tan, Bibombe P. Mwipatayi

“…There were multiple benefits for choosing this stent-graft; however the main advantage is its suitability in the narrow distal aorta. …”
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The effect of mind mapping on the level of student learning success in the Pancasila course: a study on students of the UNY English department by Isra' Nurhanifah, Mukhamad Murdiono, Chandra Dewi Puspitasari

“…The research sample consisted of 36 students majoring in English literature at UNY by choosing purposive sampling. Analysis of the learning outcomes obtained shows that the value of ha is accepted which means that the effect of applying mind mapping has on student learning success in the Pancasila course. …”
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The Content Variation of Four Active Components in Amygdalus persica L. during Different Harvesting Periods by Juanjuan Zhang, Xudong Chen, Zhenhua Yin, Qinfeng Guo, Baocheng Yang, Miaoqing Feng, Xiao Li, Lin Chen, Wei Zhang, Wenyi Kang

“…The results showed that the contents of rutin, 5-O-coumaroylquinic acid methyl ester, chlorogenic acid butyl ester, and kaempferol in A. persica flowers during different harvest periods were quite different, and the content in samples at the early blooming stage was the highest. The method is simple, accurate, and rapid for determining the contents of four active ingredients in A. persica flowers.…”
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Laparoscopic Adnexal Detorsion in a 20-Week Pregnant Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review by Rawad Halimeh, Serge Tomassian, Maria El Hage, Nicole Metri, Marianne Bersaoui, Rafi Daou, Elie Anastasiadis

“…Laparoscopy and Laparotomy are surgical options with defined risks and benefits. Therefore, choosing the best surgical technique and surgical procedure are of utmost importance to decrease the chances of adverse events intra and postoperatively. …”
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To the Problem of Developing the Concept of Organising Social and Psychological-Pedagogical Work with Adolescents on the Internet by N.V. Bogdanovich, V.V. Delibalt

“…Such socially significant problems as cyberbullying, online sexual grooming, Internet addiction and other manifestations pose complex tasks for professionals to build work with clients not only offline but also online. …”
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Comparative Numerical Analysis between Two Types of Orthodontic Wire for the Lingual Technique, Using the Finite Element Method by Rosa Alicia Hernández-Vázquez, Rodrigo Arturo Marquet-Rivera, Octavio Alejandro Mastache-Miranda, Angel Javier Vázquez-López, Salvador Cruz-López, Juan Alejandro Vázquez-Feijoo

“…Regardless of the material or gauge, some orthodontists choose to use the straight wire and resin and bond it to the surface of the tooth; they call it compensations. …”
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The Effect of Effective Factors on Consumer Behavior in Iran\'s Best Shopping Centers Based on the Principles of Urban Management by mahmood samadi, mahmoud nooraei, Mohammad mehdi Mozaffari, babak haji karimi

“…The method of selecting shopping centers based on artificial intelligence studies has been done through genetic algorithm. The criteria for choosing the centers are optimal according to the principles of urban management. …”
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Employing Kirkpatrick’s framework to evaluate nurse training: an integrative review by Fernanda Maria de Miranda, Bruna Vasconcelos dos Santos, Vicki Leigh Kristman, Vivian Aline Mininel

“…This approach highlights the flexibility of the model and the importance of choosing a reliable set of instruments, which is crucial to qualify the analysis at each level. …”
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Subacute Stroke in a Young Female: A Case of Moyamoya Syndrome Initially Anchoring with Anxiety by Saira Chaughtai, Zeeshan Chaughtai, Muhammad Shaheryar Haider, Hasnan M. Ijaz, Sarah Elmedani, Mohamed Bakr, Mohammad A. Hossain, Arif Asif

“…After the development of remitting slurred speech and facial droop, magnetic resonance imaging and cerebral angiogram yielded the discovery of high-grade stenosis of the origin of the left middle cerebral artery with associated thrombosis in that area. …”
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Numerical Time-Domain Modeling of Lamb Wave Propagation Using Elastodynamic Finite Integration Technique by Hussein Rappel, Aghil Yousefi-Koma, Jalil Jamali, Ako Bahari

“…One of the main problems facing the lamb wave method is how to choose the most appropriate frequency to generate the waves for adequate transmission capable of properly propagating in the material, interfering with defects/damages, and being received in good conditions. …”
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Relationship-Building Skills of Child-Rearing Mothers in Japanese Communities by Hikaru Honda, Nobuko Matsuda, Michiyo Hirano, Kazuko Saeki

“…The mothers’ interpersonal relationship-building skills were described by six categories: “ability to strive for new encounters,” “ability to try to interact socially with others,” “ability to choose compatible people,” “ability to continuously maintain good relationships,” “ability to take action suitable to a situation,” and “ability to build positive relationships with parents-in-law.” …”
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Effects of Screen Size on Biochemical Conversion of Big Bluestem Biomass for Biofuel Production by Xiaoxu Song, Meng Zhang, Ke Zhang, Z. J. Pei, Donghai Wang

“…The absence of in-depth knowledge about the effects of screen size throughout the biochemical conversion of cellulosic biomass makes it difficult to choose the screen size to conduct biomass size reduction to minimize the energy consumption on mills, maximize the cellulose recovery rate after pretreatment, and maximize the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency. …”
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WHY DO THE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES SETTLE DOWN IN THE UNIVERSITY TOWN? POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR CITY MARKETING -THE CASE OF CRACOW by Sebastian Brańka

“…Therefore investors, new residents and tourists (being major markets for the cities to compete) choose cities from all over the world to meet their expectations. …”
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Delay discounting predicts COVID-19 vaccine booster willingness by Julia G. Halilova, Samuel Fynes‑Clinton, Caitlin M. Terao, Donna Rose Addis, R. Shayna Rosenbaum

“…In a multi-nation sample, recruited in June–August 2021, we assessed delay discounting (one’s tendency to choose smaller immediate rewards over larger future rewards), COVID-19 vaccination status, demographics, and distress level. …”
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Passenger Satisfaction Analysis of an Urban Subway Based on Travel Behaviour Characteristics by Fuquan PAN, Shuai CHENG, Lixia ZHANG, Xiaoxia YANG, Jinshun YANG

“…The results show that there is no significant correlation among the satisfaction of subway passengers, the main means of transportation and the availability of private cars; the frequency of taking the subway is related to the satisfaction of subway passengers; and the purpose of travelling and the reasons for choosing the subway are significantly related to the satisfaction of subway passengers. …”
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A Predictable Aesthetic Rehabilitation of Deciduous Anterior Teeth in Early Childhood Caries by Priyanka Agarwal, Rashmi Nayak, Ghayathri Elangovan

“…In the present era, there are numerous restorative techniques that can be applied to different clinical scenarios. However, we have to choose the technique that best suits our patient, not only biologically but also aesthetically, psychologically, functionally, and financially. …”
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HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE SPACE OF INDICATORS OF THE INTERNATIONAL RATINGS by Dmitry A. Rubvalter, Yury S. Bogachyov, Valery P. Shestak

“…This model received the name «convergent model of indicative planning» – CMIР; the modelallows to choose priorities for concentration and the most effective use of resources of higher education institution that is necessary for active participation of higher education institutions in innovative development of Russia.…”
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Fuzzy Adaptive Prescribed Performance Fault-Tolerant Control for HFVs with Fixed-Time Convergence Guarantee by Zehong Dong, Yinghui Li, Maolong Lv, Zilong Zhao, Binbin Pei

“…Different from the most existing PPC approaches where the initial conditions of tracking errors are required to be known, the newly proposed prescribed performance function (PPF) can relax such restrictions through choosing properly small initial values of PPF. Fuzzy logic systems (FLSs) are employed to handle unknown dynamics, and minimal learning parameter (MLP) technique is incorporated into the design for the purpose of alleviating computation burden. …”
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Is Field of Study or Location Associated with College Students' Snacking Patterns? by Laura H. McArthur, Donald Holbert, William Forsythe

“…Cost and availability were barriers to healthy snacking, students felt least confident to choose healthy snacks when emotionally upset, and 75% (65%) of HRFs (NHRFs) self-classified in the action stage of change for healthy snacking. …”
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