Pavement Disease Visual Detection by Structure Perception and Feature Attention Network by Bin Lv, Shuo Zhang, Haixia Gong, Hongbo Zhang, Bin Dong, Jianzhu Wang, Cong Du, Jianqing Wu

“…The network includes a structure perception module that employs the updated deformable convolution technique. This technique enables the model to dynamically adjust and focus on the actual pavement disease regions, improving the accuracy of feature extraction, especially for diseases with irregular shapes and sizes. …”
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Strength and Cost Analysis of New Steel Sets as Roadway Support Project in Coal Mines by Qinghai Li, Renshu Yang, Jingkai Li, He Wang, Zhijie Wen

“…Roadway support in swelling soft rocks in coal mines has become a critical challenge in recent years. For deformation control in swelling soft rocks, high strength sets are preferred in sites. …”
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Some Aspects of the Evidentiary Process during the Arbitration of Civil Cases by L. V. Sapeiko

“…The results obtained during the study can be used in the process of reforming the current legislation of Ukraine regulating the activities of arbitration courts.…”
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Experimental Investigations on Creep Behavior of Coal under Combined Compression and Shear Loading by Rongbin Hou, Leige Xu, Duoxin Zhang, Yanke Shi, Luyang Shi

“…It was found that the specimen inclination affected the time-dependent deformation, long-term strength (LTS), and time to failure. …”
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Analysis of the Influence of the Distribution and Development of Soil Caves on the Stability of High-Voltage Transmission Tower Foundations by Yingbo Zhou, Li Zhou, Zhiqiang Duan, Fangchao Ke, Huan Liu

“…As a kind of concealed flawed geology, karst geology easily forms soil caves, which may have a negative effect on adjacent transmission tower foundations. …”
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Gas Expansion Energy Model and Numerical Simulation of Outburst Coal Seam under Multifield Coupling by Jie Cao, Qianting Hu, Yanan Gao, Minghui Li, Dongling Sun

“…The distribution law of coal stress field, deformation field, gas flow field, and gas expansion energy were simulated and analyzed by using COMSOL Multiphysics. …”
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A compressive damage model for a rock considering the microcrack mechanical behavior by Cui LIU, Zhong LI, Feiya XU, Mo ZHANG, Xiaowei CAO, Heng LEI

“…The contributions of the microcrack sliding and propagation to the rock total deformation, the mixed propagation criterion of the microcrack, and the influence of the rock damage degree on the number of the activated microcracks are not completely considered in the existing rock compressive damage model. …”
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Interconnection between Globalization and Foreign Direct Investment in Africa by Souleymane Diarra, Andrey V. Girinsky

“…Thus, to maximize the benefits of globalization and attract more FDI, African countries need to continue reforms and strengthen their institutional environment. …”
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Some issues of adaptation of the post-soviet managerial elite to new social relations (socio-cultural aspect) by D. V. Maslov

“…The problem of adaptation of the post-Soviet administrative elite to the social relations formed as a result of reforms in the USSR - Russia at the end of XX century - in the beginning of XXI century. …”
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Preferential Water Infiltration Path in a Slow-Moving Clayey Earthslide Evidenced by Cross-Correlation of Hydrometeorological Time Series (Charlaix Landslide, French Western Alps) by Grégory Bièvre, Agnès Joseph, Catherine Bertrand

“…Slow-moving clayey earthslides frequently exhibit seasonal activity suggesting that deformation processes do not only depend on slope and intrinsic geomechanical parameters. …”
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Experimental evaluation of mechanically stabilized earth walls reinforced with glass fiber reinforced polymer bars embedded in marble waste-sand mixtures by Shabir Hussain, Irshad Ahmad, Irfan Jamil, Fasih Ahmed Khan, Mansoor Ullah, Saif ul Islam, Mudassir Iqbal, R. Nawaz

“…These results underscore the potential of optimum MWS mixtures and GFRP bars in improving the structural performance and serviceability of MSE walls, highlighting their effectiveness in reducing deformations and increasing load bearing capacity, as well as enhancing sustainability and economy in MSE wall design.…”
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Assessment of the Excavation Damaged Zones in the Surrounding Rock of an Underground Powerhouse under High In Situ Stress Using an Acoustic Velocity Detecting Method by Liguo Zhang, Dong Wang, Jiaxing Dong

“…Generally, EDZs distribution was consistent with deformation and failure phenomena distribution; compared to the field failure phenomena, the assessment results were reliable and reasonable. …”
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First-principles study of the matrix alloying effect of X (X = Cr, Mo, W, V, Ti, Si) on the bonding characteristics and mechanical properties of the NbC/Fe interface by Yutong Yu, Lisheng Zhong, Enci Han, Ke Shi, Kaiyuan Hu, Chengwen Zhang, Yunhua Xu, Jianhong Peng, Xu Hu

“…The tensile strength and strain of the interface significantly improved after the matrix alloying of Fe by Cr, V and Ti, the microstructure evolved during the tensile deformation, and a new phase was formed. A correlation between the atomic calculations and mechanical properties can be determined using first principles, as well as a reference for practical engineering applications.…”
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Christian Zionism and Its Impact on USA Politics by Servet Doğan, Mahmut Aydın

“…Can it be the reason that Christians, through their reading of the Old Testament from a different perspective in the post-Reformation period, have truly regretted their mistreatment of the Jews up to this point and have come to appreciate the Jews? …”
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Navigating Translation Rights: Expanding Access to Global Literature in Modern Education by Nodira Rustamova, Dilnoz Ruzieva, Umida Sharaxmetova, Leyla Burxanova, Umida Makhmudxodjayeva, Doniyorbek Imomniyozov, Azimjon Ibrokhimov

“…The study concludes that reforming translation rights is crucial to promoting global educational equity. …”
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS IMAGE RESULTS OF PANCREAS IN PORTAL VEIN PHASE ON CT SCAN ABDOMEN CONTRAST WITHOUT AND WITH MINIMUM INTENSITY PROJECTION IN CT SCAN 64 SLICE by Maria Ramandita, Lailatul Muqmiroh, Pramono Pramono

“…Methods: This study is a retrospective study with an observational analytic method to assess differences of pancreatic image in contrasting contrast CT scans with and with MinIP reforms on CT 64 slice modalities Philips Briliance. 30 images as samples, with the criteria set by the researchers. …”
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Developing teachers’ competency for inclusive education in Ethiopia by Aschalew T. Kebede, Tlakale N. Phasha

“…Conclusion: The challenges faced by teacher training in Ethiopia, evident in its struggle to align with global standards for supporting teachers in implementing inclusive education, necessitate urgent and substantial reforms. Contribution: Addressing the gaps in understanding inclusion, fostering positive attitudes and enhancing practical experiences necessitating a comprehensive overhaul of teacher education curricula and practices.…”
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Has stakeholder participation in health facility governing committees promoted social accountability? A qualitative study in Tanzania by Hussein Athuman Kapuya, Stephen Oswald Maluka, Anna-Karin Hurtig, Miguel San Sebastian

“…Background Since the 1990s, Tanzania has actively encouraged stakeholder participation in health services through Health Facility Governing Committees (HFGCs) to promote social accountability within its broader health system reforms. While previous studies have explored the functionality of the HFGCs, this study aimed to understand whether stakeholder participation in the HFGCs contributes to promoting social accountability in the health system. …”
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Use of Coontail as a Natural Phytoremediation Feed Additive for Common Carp by Kiziloğlu Ümmühan, Yıldırım Önder, Çantaş İsmail Berat

“…There was no sign of appeared fish health indicators (disease or deformity) in all diet groups. This study results showed that instead of soybean meal, 5.75% and 6.07% as natural phytoremediation, C. demersum optimized the best growth and feed utilization performance in carp diets.…”
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Clinical outcomes and long-term efficacy of high tibial osteotomy in treating knee instability: An updated systematic review by Mustamsir Edi, Aji Aulia Pandu, Adiwangsa Ahmad Abdilla, Akmalizzan Azfar Ahnaf

“…High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) treats knee deformities and redistributes load, reducing further invasive procedures. …”
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