Simulation and Impact Analysis of Flooding Caused by the Break of a Concrete-face Rockfill Dam by ZHAN Mingqiang, GUO Yurong, YANG Yanlong, CHEN Bo

“…Simulation and impact analysis of flooding caused by the break of water reservoir dams is a research priority in the field of prevention and mitigation of disasters surrounding water conservancy projects.To study the scope of submergence and the influencing degree in the downstream areas caused by the break of a concrete-face rockfill dam,by analyzing the characteristics of the concrete-face rockfill dam break,this paper built a one-dimensional unsteady hydrodynamic model of the area from the concrete-face rockfill dam to the hydroelectric power plant reservoir in the downstream.Then,with an actual concrete-face rockfill dam project as a research case,the flood flow distribution under various failure modes of the selected dam case was simulated.The peak flow rate,highest flood level,and the corresponding emergence time of typical sections along the watercourse under the dam were obtained.The results show that the dam-break duration,the final size of the breach,and the water level in front of the dam before the break are the three major factors influencing the simulation calculations with this hydrodynamic model.Shorter duration of dam break,a larger final size of the breach,and a higher water level in front of the dam before the break will lead to a larger peak flow at the dam site.Also,in various dam-break conditions,a large proportion of the major villages and towns on both sides of the downstream flow are expected to be completely submerged.These findings may offer reliable scientific references for the formulation of emergency response and rescue protocols as well as disaster severity evaluation associated with flooding caused by the break of presently active concrete-face rockfill dams.…”
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Design Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Cantilever Retaining Walls: A State-of-the-Art Review by Mansoor Shakeel, Rizwan Azam, Muhammad R. Riaz, Ayman Shihata

“…Although there is an abundance of research studies on this topic, there is an absence of any critical review to tie them up, and concurrently with its broader scope, it suffers the same lack of applicability in the field. …”
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Language Plurality as Cultural Characteristics of Southeast Asia: A Review of John F. Hartman’s Thesis by Agus Suwignyo

“…Hartmann’s thesis is very important to help understand the making of cultural networks in Southeast Asia. However, the scope of his thesis was limited by its sole focus on the Indic languages, on the mainland Southeast Asia, and on the early historic period of the region. …”
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Macro-anatomic, cross-sectional anatomic, and computerized tomographic examination of anal region in dogs by Cüneyt Tunahan Maviş, Memduh Gezici

“…From 1 male dog cadaver, computerized tomographic images of perineal region were obtained and added to the images obtained within the scope of the present study.<p> <b>Results:</b> In the study, anal region was examined under three anatomical titles. …”
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Humanist foundations for the transformations of higher education under supercomplexity by Юрій Мєлков, Євген Пінчук

“…The authors review the current social situation of supercomplexity and argue that under a perspective of unpredictable and changeable world the aim of higher education can no longer be seen in providing certain sets of skills and knowl­edge – instead, in the scope of the dialectics of traditions and innovations, such a situ­ation implies “reinventing” the classical European idea of university that presupposes the all-round development of human personality and education of a cultural person as opposed to the approach based on professional skills only. …”
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Studio del danneggiamento mediante tomografia in luce del sincrotrone: impatto di un cono d’ombra sulla qualità finale delle ricostruzioni by Francesca Cosmi, Salvatore Scozzese, Andrea Bernasconi

“…I metodi convenzionali utilizzati a questo scopo sono distruttivi o non possiedono una sufficiente risoluzione. …”
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Use-Case-Dependent Modeling Approach for Analysis of Distributed DC Grids by Melanie Lavery, Raffael Schwanninger, Martin Marz

“…The approach has been introduced in previous works, which discussed the overall objectives, scope of application and the modeling methodology for switched-mode power converters. …”
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INNOVATION PRODUCTION MODELS by T. N. Guseinova

“…The shift towards a new technology wave induces a change in systems of division of labour as well as establishment of new forms of cooperation that are reflected both in theory and practice of innovation policy and management. Within the scope of the research question we have studied different generation of innovation process, starting with simple linear models - "technology push" and "market pull" - and ending with a complex integrated model of open innovations. …”
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Deployment of piezoelectric transducers for diverse technical applications: A comprehensive review by Chirantan Shee, Swagata Banerjee, R. Alagirusamy, S. Wazed Ali

“…But their other innovative technical applications are still in their infancy stage. There lies a huge scope in development and implementation of these materials for other new domains. …”
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THE ROLE OF THE NORTH SEA OIL RESOURCES IN NORWAY’S ECONOMY by D. A. Talagaeva, A. A. Trashchenko

“…However, it is not quite possible to cover the entire oil sector in Norway within the scope of one piece of work due to the differences in the characteristics of each of the three sources of the country's oil. …”
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Directions for the development of socially oriented taxation of income of Russians by S. N. Rukina, K. A. Gerasimova, A. S. Takmazyan, K. N. Samoylova

“…The purpose of the study is to propose a gradual improvement of the mechanisms for providing standard and social tax deductions by increasing their sizes, introducing a subsistence minimum as a non-taxable income for all categories of payers, expanding the scope of application with consideration to the results of the ongoing socio-economic policy. …”
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Experiment and numerical analysis of prestressed unequal-walled rectangular concrete-filled steel box beams by Qi Su, Guangyuan Fu, Jian Yang, Siping Li

“…The appropriate filling ratio can improve the structure’s yield moment and ultimate bearing capacity and reduce its self-weight while avoiding concrete cracking within the scope of work. Finite element analysis of the whole bending process of PURCFSB beams, carried out using ABAQUS software, yields results that are in good agreement with the experimental results. …”
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An experimental study on mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced concrete of energy piles by Songying Zhao, Lei Chen, Yan Fu

“…As thermal conductivity materials, the addition of industrial graphite and scrap copper slag can improve the thermal conductivity of the pile, but it can also reduce the mechanical properties of the pile. …”
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Effetto supporto, tensione locale e gradiente relativo di tensione nella predizione della vita a fatica by B. Reggiani, A. Freddi

“…Obiettivo ultimo delle ricerche nelle quali si inquadra questo studio è superare, o almeno limitare, la necessità di complicate e costose prove sperimentali a favore di altri metodi predittivi della vita a fatica. Scopo specifico del presente lavoro è la valutazione di una formulazione proposta in letteratura per predire, tramite analisi agli Elementi Finiti, la vita a fatica locale, nella regione ad alto numero di cicli, di componenti con qualunque distribuzione irregolare di tensione. …”
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The Institute of Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Peru by D. V. Teplyakova

“…Particular emphasis is laid upon the scope of the Ombudsman's responsibility and his cooperation with other state authorities in the Republic of Peru, including National Congress, along with the value of annual and emergency reports of Human Rights Commissioner to the State's legislative Authority. …”
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A Classification Model Based on Interval Rule Inference Network with Interpretability by Yunxia Zhang, Yiming Zhong, Xiaochang Wu, Jing Bai

“…However, there is a large number of parameters in IBRB, which makes it difficult for experts to accurately set them manually, limiting its application scope. To address this issue, this paper proposes an interval rule inference network (IRIN) with interpretability for classification models to automatically generate IBRB through integrating the ideas of the IBRB and the neural network. …”
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Hierarchical Fuzzy Framework for EV Supported Islanded Microgrid Frequency Stabilization by Abdul Latif, S. M. Suhail Hussain, Ahmed Al-Durra, Atif Iqbal

“…Furthermore, the investigation extends to consider the impact of time-varying delay on the integrated electric vehicle system, broadening the scope of the investigation. Validation of the effectiveness and practicality of the proposed control framework is undertaken utilizing the real-time OPAL-RT 5700 testbed platform.…”
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Challenges Faced by Public Libraries in Delivering Services to Users: A Case Study of Kigali Public Library. by Rachel, Mukabarisa

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Associated Factors Among Public Primary Second‐Cycle Schoolchildren in Debre Markos Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Abtie Abebaw, Gebreselassie Demeke, Hylemariam Mihiretie Mengist, Mengistu Endalamaw, Gizew Damtie Demeke

“…Open‐field defecation, not using soap to wash hands, and not wearing closed shoes were identified as independent predictors.…”
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A brief instrument measuring the water, sanitation and hygiene domain of menstrual health among women who inject drugs. by Alhelí Calderón-Villarreal, Lourdes Johanna Avelar Portillo, Daniela Abramovitz, Shira Goldenberg, Shawn Flanigan, Penelope J E Quintana, Alicia Harvey-Vera, Carlos F Vera, Gudelia Rangel, Steffanie A Strathdee, Georgia L Kayser

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We constructed a MH-scale based on access to twelve WASH-related items: (1) menstrual products, (2) body hygiene (bathing per week), (3) water sources for bathing, (4) improved, (5) non-shared, (6) available, (7) private, (8) nearby, (9) and safe sanitation facilities, (10) availability of soap, (11) water source for handwashing, and (12) handwashing facilities with soap/water. …”
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