Effect of Deficiencies in the Tunnel Crown Thickness on Pressure Tunnels with Posttensioned Concrete Linings by Gan Qin, Shengrong Cao, Fan Yang

“…Special attention is given to the changes in the deformation, radial displacement, and circumferential stress of the posttensioned concrete lining with gradual decreases in the tunnel crown thickness. …”
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Damage Characteristics and Constitutive Model of Deep Rock under Frequent Impact Disturbances in the Process of Unloading High Static Stress by Chun Wang, Shuai-fei Zhan, Mei-zhi Xie, Cheng Wang, Lu-ping Cheng, Zu-qiang Xiong

“…Then, the damage variables of the rock are defined by continuous factors, strain equivalence principle and statistical damage theory, which are based on the whole deformation characteristics of rock during the test. …”
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The Modulation of PPARγ1 and PPARγ2 mRNA Expression by Ciglitazone in CD3/CD28-Activated Naïve and Memory CD4+ T Cells by Mohd Nor Norazmi, Rafeezul Mohamed, Asma Abdullah Nurul, Nik Soriani Yaacob

“…Given their roles in immune regulation, the expression of the nuclear receptor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) 1 and 2 isoforms was investigated in human naïve (CD45RA+) and memory (CD45RO+) CD4+ T cells. …”
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Damage Assessment of Two-Way Bending RC Slabs Subjected to Blast Loadings by Haokai Jia, Ling Yu, Guiying Wu

“…The damage assessment results are more accurate than the ones due to the conventional deformation criterion.…”
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Ultrasonic welding of lap joints of PEI plates with PEI/CF-fabric prepregs by Vladislav Alexenko, Defang Tian, Sergey Panin, Svetlana Bochkareva, Iliya Panov

“…Computer simulation of the influence of the PEI/CF-fabric ratios in the prepregs on the deformation response of the USW joints showed that the prepreg thicknesses and, accordingly, the PEI/CF ratios did not exert a noticeable effect on the strain–stress (tensile) diagrams, while the determining factor was the adhesion level. …”
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NUMERICAL SIMULATION FOR LARGE UNCONTAINED ENGINE DEBRIS IMPACT AND PROTECTION METHODS by LI KeJun, PEI Yang, SONG BiFeng, YI HuaHui

“…The analysis involved the debris velocity history,fuel tank deformation along with the stress distribution changes during the whole process. …”
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Study on the Creep Behavior of a Ni3Al-Based Single Crystal Alloy at 850°C/450 MPa by Liwu Jiang, Yu Yang, Meiling Wu, Min Cai

“…The results showed that some holes formed at the fracture surface of the alloy with [111] rather than [001] orientation. …”
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Application of Soft Computing Techniques for the Analysis of Tractive Properties of a Low-Power Agricultural Tractor under Various Soil Conditions by Katarzyna Pentoś, Krzysztof Pieczarka, Krzysztof Lejman

“…In this work, the traction force and tractive efficiency of a low-power tractor, as affected by soil coefficient, vertical load, horizontal deformation, soil compaction, and soil moisture, were studied. …”
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Stiffness Adjustment Analysis of Continuous Origami Manipulators by Zhang Yuhui, Zhang Fan

“…Aiming at the stiffness adjustment of the continuous manipulator designed by the deformed Miura origami mechanism, the influence of geometric parameters on the stiffness of the origami robot arm is discussed. …”
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The influence of fiscal decentralization, accountability, and financial performance on the level of corruption in Indonesian provincial governments by Dwi Urip Wardoyo, Adinda Hasna Jatmiko

“…The study recommends the need for a more comprehensive approach to tackling corruption, including governance reforms and strengthening internal controls in each region.…”
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Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels Based on Polyglycerol Crosslinked with Citric and Fatty Acids by Leidy C. Solano-Delgado, César A. Bravo-Sanabria, Carolina Ardila-Suárez, Gustavo E. Ramírez-Caballero

“…Creep-recovery tests were performed to study the effect of crosslinking agent on mechanical properties. Deformation and percentage of recovery of synthesized hydrogels were obtained. …”
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Dental Aspect of Distal Tubular Renal Acidosis with Genu Valgum Secondary to Rickets: A Case Report by Rakesh N. Bahadure, Nilima Thosar, Ritika Kriplani, Sudhindra Baliga, Punit Fulzele

“…It ultimately results rickets which include chronic skeletal pain, in skeletal deformities, skeletal fractures. Rickets is among the most frequent childhood diseases in many developing countries. …”
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TWSME of a NiTi strip in free bending conditions: experimental and theoretical approach by A. Fortini, M. Merlin, R. Rizzoni, S. Marfia

“…This procedure is based on the deformation in martensite state to reach the desired cold shape followed by cycling the temperature from above Af to below Mf. …”
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Constitutive Model and Damage Evolution of Mudstone under the Action of Dry-Wet Cycles by Ming Hu, Yuanxue Liu, Linbo Song, Yu Zhang

“…The essence of the damage of rock masses is a damage evolution process, during which the deformation energy of the structure phase converts into dissipation energy of the damage phase, and the energy dissipation from phase transformation promotes the structure phase to change into the damage phase. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Different Particle Sizes of Coarse Aggregates on Concrete Properties. by Ahabwe, Reinhard

“…Concrete's compressive strength represents the hardened concrete's capacity to resist compressive loads without cracking or deforming. Duff Abrams found that concrete strength largely depends on the water-to-cement ratio. …”
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Stromboli ou le tourisme roulette russe by Rémy Knafou

“…Cet article questionne donc la relation entre l’imprévisibilité d’un risque potentiellement mortel, mais très exceptionnel, avec la gestion d’une fréquentation touristique intense en saison, peu ou pas informée sur la réalité des risques. …”
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Effect of Aging Treatment on the Damping Capacity and Mechanical Properties of Mg-6Al-1Zn Alloy by Abdel-Wahab El-Morsy, Ahmed I. Z. Farahat

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Otolaryngology needs among an adult homeless population: a prospective study by Vincent Wu, Christopher W. Noel, David Forner, Florence Mok, Molly Zirkle, Antoine Eskander, Vincent Lin, John M. Lee

“…Basic demographic and clinical information was captured through verbal administration of a survey. …”
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Molecular and Biochemical Mechanisms of Scutellum Color Variation in <i>Bactrocera dorsalis</i> Adults (Diptera: Tephritidae) by Guangli Wang, Weijun Li, Jiazhan Wu, Ye Xu, Zhaohuan Xu, Qingxiu Xie, Yugui Ge, Haiyan Yang, Xiaozhen Li

“…Our study provides results on aspects of scutellum color variation in <i>B. dorsalis</i> adults, providing molecular and physiological information for revealing the adaptation and evolution of the <i>B. dorsalis</i> population.…”
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Design and Implementation of a Software System for Full-Process Animal Experiment Ethical Review by XU Xiao, WU Jiemin, LIANG Yi, YE Mingxia, ZHOU Shunchang

“…This system seeks to offer solutions for the ethical review and supervision of animal welfare in institutions of higher education through information technology. The system employs a full-process supervision philosophy of "pre-approval, in-process supervision, post-review," focusing on strengthening the review and approval of animal research protocols, as well as post-approval monitoring. …”
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