Experimental Study on the Shear Strength of Loess Modified by Microbial Precipitation Technology by Bing-Xia Wang, Li-Jun Shi, Jian-Hua Dong, Lu Wang, Wen-Tong Tian

“…The shear strength (vertical pressure 50, 100, 200, and 300 kPa) and soil structure of the remolded loess with different proportions of the microbial cementing solution were measured and observed by the direct shear test and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).The results showed: (1) the increase in the microbial cementation solution led to the transformation of the stress-shear displacement curve from strain hardening to strain softening, with the transition interval of 26%∼34%. (2) With the increase in the microbial cementation solution, the change of cohesion showed a trend of “M,” the inflection point of the microbial cementation solution was 14%, 22%, and 34%, while the internal friction angle showed a law of “W,” where the inflection points of the internal friction angle were about 14%, 30%, 34%, and 38%, respectively. …”
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THE SOCIAL PROTEST «WITH CHINESE PARTICULARITY»: THE SHIFTING VECTOR by V. A. Korsun

“…However, the social-economic structures sophistication and the new social contradictions and conflicts intensification, the now days economic crisis evidences about, draw attention to the crucial importance of democratization and creation of the new nontraditional political system for up to date diagnosis, softening and salvation of such conflicts.…”
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Macro-Micro Study on Mechanical Properties of Frozen Fine Sandstone Based on DEM Mathematical Model by Maoyan Ma, Min You, Shuguang Peng, Biao Zhang, Yuan Lin

“…With the decrease of temperatures, strain softening occurs in frozen sandstone, which indicates that the discrete element simulation results are in good agreement with the uniaxial test results. …”
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A New Unified Solution for Deep Tunnels in Water-Rich Areas considering Pore Water Pressure by Hao Fan, Lianguo Wang, Shuai Wang, Chongyang Jiang

“…Considering the pore water pressure, a new unified solution for the stresses, postpeak zone radii, and surface displacement is derived based on a strain-softening model and the Mogi-Coulomb criterion. Through a case study, the effects of pore water pressure, intermediate principal stress, and residual cohesion on the stress distribution, postpeak zone radii, and surface displacement are also discussed. …”
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Impact of Heat Moisture Treatment and Pregelatinization of Corn Starch on the Functional and Nutritional Properties of Breads Supplemented with Corn Germ by Seyed Mohammad Hosseini, Maryam Amiri, Asiye Ahmadi-Dastgerdi, Maryam Zokaei

“…., water absorption, consistency, and dough development time, and decreased dough stability. The degree of softening of the dough increased after 12 min after supplementation. …”
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Isosorbide mononitrate for preinduction cervical ripening at or post-term pregnancy: randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial by Ramy Mohamed El-Naggar, Ahmed Nagy Shaker, Mohamed Attia Raslan, Heba Rady El-Bassyouny

“…Isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN), a nitric oxide donor, has shown potential for cervical ripening, facilitating labour induction by promoting cervical softening, effacement and dilation. This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of ISMN for cervical ripening before labour induction at term or post-term.Methods In this double-blinded randomised controlled trial, 160 primigravidas with an unripe cervix (Bishop score<6) undergoing labour induction at term or post-term were enrolled. …”
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Quality of Cucumbers Commercially Fermented in Calcium Chloride Brine without Sodium Salts by Erin K. McMurtrie, Suzanne D. Johanningsmeier

“…Additional research is needed to understand the atypical softening observed at the commercial scale and identify process controls for quality improvements.…”
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Experimental Research on Fracture Characteristics of Reactive Powder Concrete in Different Volume Content of Steel Fiber by Wenzhen Wang, Haixiao Lin, Xiaogang Wu, Yuyao Zhao, Ziyu Hu, Pengshuai Wang, Menglong Zhou

“…Based on the numerical treatment for the whole curves of each specimen group, the softening curve and the double fracture parameters of reactive powder concrete are obtained. …”
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The Feminine and Masculine Archetypes in the Structure of a Pagon Myth by Tetiana A. Kuptsova

“…The social and cultural secondary role of woman was softened by female mystic charisma, based on the ability to give birth and to be mother of every living being. …”
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Instability Process Model Test for Bedding Rock Slope with Weak Interlayer under Different Rainfall Conditions by Zhongming He, Baolin Wang

“…With the increase of rainfall duration, the weak interlayer gradually became muddy and softened, and then the plastic flow zone was formed locally. …”
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Analysis of the Influence of SBS Content and Structure on the Performance of SBS/CR Composite Modified Asphalt by Yafeng Gong, Yunze Pang, Fayang Li, Weidong Jin, Haipeng Bi, Yulin Ma

“…These SBS/CRMA were prepared by mixing 90# matrix asphalt, 60 mesh CR powder, and SBS copolymers with two molecular structures, which were tested for penetration, softening point, ductility, and rheology. The complex modulus, phase angle, rutting factor, storage modulus, and dissipation modulus of SBS/CRMA were analyzed with the 64°C frequency sweep tests. …”
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THE FEMININE AND MASCULINE ARCHETYPES IN THE STRUCTURE OF A PAGON MYTH by Tetiana A. Kuptsova

“…The social and cultural secondary role of woman was softened by female mystic charisma, based on the ability to give birth and to be mother of every living being. …”
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Effect of non-contact induction heating on HA coatings and bone cement, an ex vivo study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Robert Kamphof, Dr. Bart G.C.W. Pijls, Dr. Rob G.H.H. Nelissen, Jeroen Mesman-Vergeer, Dr. Giuseppe Cama

“…In contrast to hydroxyapatite coatings, acrylic bone cement softened temporarily as the temperature exceeded the glass transition temperature (83.38 ± 10.88°C). …”
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Transitions of deformation mechanisms in new metastable β-titanium Ti-1500G alloy by Yongqiang Ye, Yuanfei Han, Siyuan Zhang, Jianwen Le, Fu Chen, Jiaming Zhang, Chunyu Shen, Guangfa Huang, Shewei Xin, Weijie Lu, Di Zhang

“…An integrated response of the flow stress caused by multiple mechanisms initiated softening and work hardening was characterized using a strain-compensated constitutive model, including shear bands, dynamic recovery and dynamic recrystallization (DRX). …”
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Impact of a Carvacrol Treatment on Post-Harvest Ripening Quality and Cell Wall Metabolism in the Kiwifruit by Donglan Luo, Xiaogang Wang, Tingting Mi, Jianye Chen, Liangjie Ba, Sen Cao

“…In conclusion, treatment with carvacrol effectively preserves a high level of postharvest ripening quality in the kiwifruit, attenuates the metabolic processes of the cell wall, and delays fruit softening and senescence.…”
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Shear Mechanical Behaviours and Multistrength Parameter Characteristics of Fault Gouge by Han Bao, Qun Qi, Hengxing Lan, Changgen Yan, Wei Xu, Xin Liu, Langping Li

“…The gradation of green fault gouge and multicolor fault gouge is better than that of the red fault gouge, while the fault gouges’ strain softening properties become weaker as the coarse grain content increases. …”
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Performances of asphalt mastic incorporating with a home-made sustained-releasing salt storage additive by Wei Du, Qing-liang Wang, Yong-xu Li, Xiao-ning Wang, Xiao-cun Liu, Ya-fei Wang, Yan-min Wang, Jin Li

“…A comprehensive assessment of the asphalt mastic properties were investigated via penetration, ductility, softening point, the dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) and Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) tests. …”
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Research on Control Mechanism of Surrounding Rock of Deep Gob-Side Entry Retaining by Jianxiong Liu, Jingke Wu, Yun Dong, Yanyan Gao, Jihua Zhang, Weizhong He, Jiarui Chen

“…The results show that the causes of the large deformation of the surrounding rock are weak thick mudstones with softening property and water absorption behavior, as well as its fragmentation, dilatancy, and long-term creep during strong disturbance and highly centralized stress states. …”
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Optimizing Non-Thermal Magnetic Field to Minimize Weight Loss and Tissue Degradation: Identifying Possible Enzyme Inhibition Mechanisms by Chao-Kai Chang, Prakoso Adi, Rizka Mulyani, Chun-Fu Lin, Ratna Sari Listyaningrum, Shella Permatasari Santoso, Mohsen Gavahian, Chang-Wei Hsieh

“…These findings suggest that MF treatments can effectively suppress the key enzymes responsible for tissue degradation, ultimately delaying weight loss and softening, preserving post-harvest quality, and contributing to sustainable food production and zero waste.…”
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Numerical Method of Flexible Pavement considering Moisture and Stress Sensitivity of Subgrade Soils by Jue Li, Jianlong Zheng, Yongsheng Yao, Junhui Zhang, Junhui Peng

“…Meanwhile, the stiffness softening of subgrade soils increases vertical compressive strain at the top of the subgrade and the tensile stress at the bottom of the surface layer. …”
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