Investigation of MWCNT Reinforcement on the Strain Hardening Behavior of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene by Hassan Mahfuz, Mujibur R. Khan, Theodora Leventouri, Efthymios Liarokapis

“…Close interaction between UHMWPE and nanotubes was further evidenced by Raman spectral distribution as a positive shift in the D-band suggesting compressive stress on nanotubes by lateral compression of polymer. Nanotubes thus deformed induced the desired strain hardening ability in the UHMWPE filament. …”
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The democratization of the revocation of mayors’ terms in Ecuador and Colombia: At the crossroads of local governance by Luis Carlos Erazo, Lorena Chamorro

“…The empirical evidence shows that the launching of the Ecuadorian institutional design since the constitutional reforms of 2008 caused a series of revocations of terms for mayors that is unprecedented in the democratic history of the country. …”
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Anomalous Grain Boundary Diffusion: Fractional Calculus Approach by Renat T. Sibatov

“…Grain boundary (GB) diffusion in engineering materials at elevated temperatures often determines the evolution of microstructure, phase transformations, and certain regimes of plastic deformation and fracture. Interpreting experimental data with the use of the classical Fisher model sometimes encounters contradictions that can be related to violation of Fick’s law. …”
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Insights into the Allosteric Regulation of Human Hsp90 Revealed by NMR Spectroscopy by Tjaša Goričan, Simona Golič Grdadolnik

“…The main aim of this review article is to discuss how solution NMR techniques, especially protein-based, and the advanced isotope labeling of proteins have been used to investigate the allosteric regulation of the cytosolic isoforms of human Hsp90 with allosteric modulators. …”
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A complementary approach to quantify the basic GSI chart considering scale effect on rock structure by Harun Sonmez, Gulseren Dagdelenler, Yilmaz Ozcelik, Murat Ercanoglu

“…Geological strength index (GSI) has been widely used as an input parameter in predicting the strength and deformation properties of rock masses. This study derived a series of equations to satisfy the original GSI lines on the basic GSI chart. …”
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Investigation on Reinforced Mechanism of Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Concrete Based on Micromechanical Modeling by Ying Gao, Qinglin Guo, Yanhua Guo, Pingchuan Wu, Wenqing Meng, Tongye Jia

“…Effects of fiber length and content on stress state of asphalt mortar, effective modulus, and viscoelastic deformation of asphalt concrete were investigated. Indirect tensile stiffness modulus (ITSM) test and uniaxial creep test were carried out to verify the numerical results. …”
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Partitioning Control Mechanism and Engineering Practice of Rebuilding Bearing Arch in Surrounding Rock under High Ground Stress by Mengtang Xu, Ke Li, Youlin Xu

“…The theoretically determined load-bearing thickness is 10 m, which can effectively control the surrounding rock deformation and significantly reduce the roadway’s repair rate.…”
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Beauty Beyond the Golden Ratio: A Study of Perception Regarding Facial Proportions and Symmetry in the Turkish Population by Özlem Özgür, Leo Can Mazlum, Billur Sezgin Kızılok

“…Methods: In this study, 10 faces were adjusted to reference values and -5%, -2.5%, +2.5%, and +5% deformations were created. Participants were asked to select via online survey the most and least attractive face between 5 photographs of the same person with different facial ratio values. …”
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Tidal Love numbers of static black holes in anti-de Sitter by Edgardo Franzin, Antonia M. Frassino, Jorge V. Rocha

“…Abstract Tidal Love numbers of anti-de Sitter black holes are understood as linear response coefficients governing how the holographically dual plasma polarizes when the geometry of the space, in which the plasma lives, is deformed. So far, this picture has been applied only to black branes with plane wave perturbations. …”
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Robust Diffeomorphic Mapping via Geodesically Controlled Active Shapes by Daniel J. Tward, Jun Ma, Michael I. Miller, Laurent Younes

“…This paper presents recent advances in the use of diffeomorphic active shapes which incorporate the conservation laws of large deformation diffeomorphic metric mapping. The equations of evolution satisfying the conservation law are geodesics under the diffeomorphism metric and therefore termed geodesically controlled diffeomorphic active shapes (GDAS). …”
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La principauté médiévale savoyarde by Florentin Briffaz

“…In the speeches, the reforms were part of the distant heritage of the principality. …”
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Expériences carcérales et traductions picturalesLe témoignage du peintre et objecteur de conscience Didier Poiraud durant et après la guerre d’indépendance algérienne (1961-1964)... by Marc André

“…Through his artwork, resistance in prison can be reinscribed within a larger fight that not only contested the decolonisation war but also led to the reformation of the military service.…”
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Phthalocyanine aggregates as semiconductor-like photocatalysts for hypoxic-tumor photodynamic immunotherapy by Hao Liu, Ziqing Li, Xiaojun Zhang, Yihui Xu, Guoyan Tang, Zhaoxin Wang, Yuan-Yuan Zhao, Mei-Rong Ke, Bi-Yuan Zheng, Shuping Huang, Jian-Dong Huang, Xingshu Li

“…Detailed mechanism studies reveal that the nanostructured phthalocyanine aggregate (NanoNMe) generates radical ion pairs through a photoinduced symmetry breaking charge separation process, achieving charge separation through a self-substrate approach and leading to exceptional photocatalytic charge transfer activity. Additionally, a reformed phthalocyanine aggregate (NanoNMO) is fabricated to improve the stability in physiological environments. …”
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Cumulative Damage Evaluation of RC Bridge Piers subjected to Multiple Earthquakes by Do Hyung Lee, Byeong Hwa Kim, Jung Joong Kim, WooSeok Kim

“…In addition, comparison of the response without and with shear demonstrates that shear deformation is of significance. The response with shear exhibits the increase in displacement demand and decrease in lateral force carrying capacity, leading to a decrease in energy dissipation capacity. …”
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SOME PROBLEMS OF SYSTEMATISING LEGAL MEANS TO ENSURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TERRITORY (ON THE EXAMPLE OF GEOPARKS) by VOLKOV Gennadiy Alexandrovich

“…The legislation on specially protected natural areas is currently being reformed to ensure tourism development. New territories emerge, within the boundaries of which, on the one hand, there are unique natural sites, including geological ones, corresponding to the criteria of specially protected natural areas, and on the other hand, these areas are not given a special protection regime and they intersect with the previously established specially protected natural areas. …”
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Damage Detection and Identification on Elevator Systems Using Deep Learning Algorithms and Multibody Dynamics Models by Josef Koutsoupakis, Dimitrios Giagopoulos, Panagiotis Seventekidis, Georgios Karyofyllas, Amalia Giannakoula

“…For this purpose, multiple signal analysis methods have been developed to help identify anomalies in a system, through quantities such as vibrations or deformations in its critical components. In most applications, however, these data may be scarce or inexistent, hindering the overall process. …”
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Testing loop quantum gravity by quasi-periodic oscillations: rotating blackholes by Jafar Khodagholizadeh, Ghadir Jafari, Alireza Allahyari, Ali Vahedi

“…Abstract We investigate a compelling model of a rotating black hole that is deformed by the effects of loop quantum gravity (LQG). …”
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An Analysis of the Outcomes of Language Contacts: with Specials Reference to Arabi-Malayalam by Sayed Saidalavi Cheerangote

“…AM periodicals had an important role in the social reformation of the Mappilas. Several periodicals were published in AM language to preach the basic tenets of Islam to the commoners and to make them aware of the evil practices and superstitions existed in those days. …”
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Development of High-Performance Soft Robotic Fish by Numerical Coupling Analysis by Wenjing Zhao, Aiguo Ming, Makoto Shimojo

“…Compared with the conventional rigid robotic fish, the design and control of a soft robotic fish are difficult due to large deformation of flexible structure and complicated coupling dynamics with fluid. …”
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Atmospheric wind energization of ocean weather by Shikhar Rai, J. Thomas Farrar, Hussein Aluie

“…Strain contributes to frontogenesis and the deformation of water masses, driving much of the mixing and vertical transport in the upper ocean. …”
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