Fragility-Based Improvement of System Seismic Performance for Long-Span Suspension Bridges by Guanya Lu, Kehai Wang, Wenhua Qiu

“…Component-level fragility curves were derived by probabilistic seismic demand models (PSDMs) using a set of nonlinear time-history analyses that incorporated the related uncertainties such as earthquake motions and structural properties. In addition, one step that was covered was to pinpoint the capacity limit states of critical components including bearings, pylons, and columns. …”
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Recent Levels of Technetium-99 in Seawater at the West Coast of Svalbard by Sebastian Gerland, Bjørn Lind, Mark Dowdall, Anne Kathrine Kolstad

“…The results, along with additional data from spring 2001, indicate that Kongsfjorden is suitable for monitoring the levels of 99Tc arriving in the European Arctic and that the sheltered setting of this fjord does not necessarily provide protection against pollution from the open sea.…”
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LHB-YOLOv8: An Optimized YOLOv8 Network for Complex Background Drop Stone Detection by Anjun Yu, Hongrui Fan, Yonghua Xiong, Longsheng Wei, Jinhua She

“…Finally, a bidirectional feature pyramid network (BiFPN) is introduced in the neck to effectively reduce the parameters and computational complexity and improve the overall performance of rockfall detection. In addition we compare the LSKAttention mechanism with other attention mechanisms to verify the effectiveness of the improvements. …”
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Encoding Newton’s Alchemical Library: Integrating Traditional Bibliographic and Modern Computational Methods by Meridith Beck Mink, Michelle Dalmau, Wallace Hooper, William R. Newman, James R. Voelkel, John A. Walsh

“…The bibliography is being developed as both a stand-alone reference work and an integrated resource with the alchemical manuscripts, providing additional context for Newton’s citations and florilegia. …”
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Solar Energy Prediction for Malaysia Using Artificial Neural Networks by Tamer Khatib, Azah Mohamed, K. Sopian, M. Mahmoud

“…Data from 28 weather stations were used in this research, and 23 stations were used to train the network, while 5 stations were used to test the network. In addition, the measured solar irradiations from the sites were used to derive an equation to calculate the diffused solar irradiation, a function of the global solar irradiation and the clearness index. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Sandwiched Construction with Composite and Hybrid Core Structure by Emad Kadum Njim, Hussam Raad Hasan, Muhsin J. Jweeg, Muhannad Al-Waily, Alaa Ali Hameed, Ahmed M. Youssef, Fahmi M. Elsayed

“…Flexural test finding, with the hybrid polyurethane/polytropic acid (PUR/PLA) core, the ultimate bending load is increased by 127.7% compared to the open-cell structure core. In addition, the maximum deflection increased by 163.3%. …”
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Empowering Micro-Businesses: Unveiling the Catalysts behind Social Media Integration in Indonesia by Adisthy Shabrina Nurqamarani, Sarah Fadilla, Agus Priyanto

“…Considering the importance of government support, it can play a pivotal role by providing support and incentives for MSMEs to integrate social media into their operation. Additionally, strategies for positioning businesses in the digital landscape should be developed, keeping customer demand in mind. …”
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Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition Relevant Subtypes with Distinct Prognosis and Responses to Chemo- or Immunotherapies in Osteosarcoma by Yang Zhou, Gai Li, Hu Li, Fuchong Lai, Pingguo Duan, Ming Cheng

“…Following external verification, this EMT score was reliably and independently predictive of patients’ survival outcomes. Additionally, it was positively linked to steroid biosynthesis. …”
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Intensive Outpatient Treatment of Depression in a Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1 Patient by Eric Black

“…A patient with relatively advanced SCA1 successfully participated in a psychiatric IOP program or depressive symptoms and benefitted from the program’s structure and additional psychosocial support. Conclusion. Awareness among physicians, particularly psychiatrists and neurologists, regarding IOP programs as a treatment option for comorbid depression in the clinical setting of progressive SCA or other neurological conditions can be beneficial to patients requiring an increased level of psychiatric treatment.…”
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Evaluation of Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Tranexamic Acid Local Infiltration in Combination with Topical 4% Hydroquinone Cream Compared to Topical 4% Hydroquinone Cream Alon... by Zohreh Tehranchinia, Bita Saghi, Hoda Rahimi

“…The difference between the two groups regarding side effect occurrence was not statistically significant. Conclusion. Addition of tranexamic acid injections to conventional hydroquinone therapy can increase the efficacy of topical treatment. …”
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New Insights in Genetic Cholestasis: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Implications by Eva Sticova, Milan Jirsa, Joanna Pawłowska

“…Thus far, five representatives of PFIC (named PFIC1-5) caused by pathogenic mutations present in both alleles of ATP8B1, ABCB11, ABCB4, TJP2, and NR1H4 have been described. In addition to familial intrahepatic cholestasis, partial defects in ATP8B1, ABCB11, and ABCB4 predispose patients to drug-induced cholestasis and intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy. …”
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Determination of Isoflavones in Soybean Flour by Matrix Solid-Phase Dispersion Extraction and Liquid Chromatography with UV-Diode Array Detection by Antonella Aresta, Pietro Cotugno, Federica Massari, Carlo Zambonin

“…The main parameters affecting extraction yield, such as dispersant, type and amount of additives, cosorbent, and extractive solvent, were evaluated and optimized. …”
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Analysis of Cost Overrun and Schedule Delays of Infrastructure Projects in Low Income Economies: Case Studies in Ethiopia by Solomon Melaku Belay, Seifu Tilahun, Mitiku Yehualaw, Jose Matos, Helder Sousa, Endalew Temesgen Workneh

“…Similarly, the minimum, maximum, and average delays recorded in building construction projects are 9%, 802%, and 143%, respectively, whereas, in road infrastructure projects, the minimum delay is found to be 3%, the maximum delay is 312%, and an average schedule delay of 110% is recorded. In addition, the top risk factors leading to cost overrun in infrastructure projects are inflation, inaccurate cost estimates, and variations, whereas the major risks causing schedule delays are variations, economic conditions, and escalation of material prices. …”
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Autonomous Real-Time Speed-Limit Violation Detection and Reporting Systems Based on the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) by Samir A. Elsagheer Mohamed, Mohammad T. Parvez, Khaled A. AlShalfan, Mahmoud Y. Alaidy, Mohammed A. Al-Hagery, Mohamed T. Ben Othman

“…A second alternative system design is to use Cloud Servers (CSs) and the IoV beacons that are sent from the vehicles. Additionally, unlike the existing systems installed in specific locations, all roads in the smart cities and highways will be fully monitored. …”
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Mild Adrenal Steroidogenic Defects and ACTH-Dependent Aldosterone Secretion in High Blood Pressure: Preliminary Evidence by João Martin Martins, Sónia do Vale, Ana Filipa Martins

“…Specific methods were used to confirm HBP and to diagnose secondary forms of HBP. In addition we tested adrenal steroidogenesis with the common cosyntropin test, modified to include the simultaneous measurement of renin and aldosterone besides 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17OHP) and 11-deoxycortisol (S). …”
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Investigation of paradoxical structures in Hafez's Ghazals by Maedeh Shegheft, Yadollah Shokri, Mohammad Rezaei, Rasool Rasoolipour

“…What this means is that paradoxes, in addition to playing their role as aesthetic delusions, have a double application in the formation of a paradoxical space in general. …”
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Identifying the Dimensions and Components of Professional Supervision of Elementary School Principals by Hossein Hasani, Faranak Moosavi, Sahar Mohammadi, Anahita Faraji

“…Results: Data was collected from ten individuals (based on the theoretical saturation of elementary school principals in Bojnord city), and the information gathered from the interviews was subjected to analysis employing a corrective collage approach, revealing three categories: the characteristics of principals, the skills of principals, and the needs serving as foundational factors for professional supervision. Additionally, ten categories emerged regarding supervision practices, inclusive of meetings, classroom observations, effective and appropriate communication, innovation and change, the integration of new technologies, the assurance of school health and safety, the cultivation of motivation for professional development, fostering positive human relations, and the enhancement of student growth and development. …”
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Experimental Characterization, Computational Investigation, and Structure-propertyeactivity Relationship Studies of Nickel Ferrite Nanostructures by Ali Ben Ahmed

“…The principal quantum chemical descriptors have been analyzed and discussed. Additionally, the theoretical background of nickel ferrite was carved out using Density Functional Theory (DFT) by evaluating the electronic structure through the Frontier Molecular Orbital, Molecular Electrostatic Potential, Milliken charge distribution, Density of state spectrum, and nonlinear optical parameters embedded within the nickel ferrite molecule. …”
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The Impact of Early Neuroimaging and Developmental Assessment in a Preterm Infant Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy by Lily Gullion, Jennifer Stansell, Hunter Moss, Dorothea Jenkins, Turki Aljuhani, Patty Coker-Bolt

“…In addition, the infant scored below average on a developmental assessment administered at term and three months as well as on the standard Bayley III assessment at 12 months. …”
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On Adaptive Fractional Dynamic Sliding Mode Control of Suspension System by Ali Karami-Mollaee, Oscar Barambones

“…In FDSMC, a fractional integral acts as a low-pass filter before the system actuator to remove high-frequency chattering, necessitating an additional state for FDSMC implementation assuming all FOSS state variables are available but the parameters are unknown and uncertain. …”
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