Global Behavior of the Max-Type Difference Equation xn+1=max⁡{1/xn,An/xn−1} by Taixiang Sun, Bin Qin, Hongjian Xi, Caihong Han

“…We study global behavior of the following max-type difference equation xn+1=max⁡{1/xn,An/xn−1}, n=0,1,…, where {An}n=0∞ is a sequence of positive real numbers with 0≤inf⁡An≤sup⁡An<1. …”
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Nonlinear Pounding Analysis of Multispan and Simply Supported Beam Bridges Subjected to Strong Ground Motions by Hong-Yu Jia, Xian-Lin Lan, Nan Luo, Jian Yang, Shi-Xiong Zheng, Chao Zhang

“…To investigate the nonlinear impact effect of multispan simply supported beam bridges under strong earthquakes, firstly, the dynamic motion equation, the algorithm of its solution, and some pounding modelling methods are presented and the finite element model of a considered multispan simply supported railway beam bridge is established in the nonlinear finite element software of SAP2000 in which the primary nonlinear characteristics of the bearing and the impact element are considered herein. …”
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Secondary sex estimation using morphological traits from the cranium and mandible: application to two Merovingian populations from Belgium by Bérénice Chevalier, Frédéric Santos, Caroline Polet, Sébastien Villotte

“…However, these methods are less reliable, because they are largely based on an estimate of the robusticity, which can be influenced by characteristics independent of the sex of the subject. …”
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BUFFERING FUNCTION: A GENERAL APPROACH FOR BUFFER BEHAVIOR by André Fernando de Oliveira

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Investigation of the Relation between South and Southwest Iran\'s Heavy Rainfall with Atmospheric Rivers (ARs). by Nesa sepandar, kamal omidvar

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Experimental Study on the Central Mechanism of Penehyclidine Hydrochloride against Relapse Behavior in Morphine-Dependent Rats by Yufeng Zou, Zhe Jin, Meng Yun Li, Lijuan Tang, Kai Chen

“…This article is mainly to study the central mechanism of penehyclidine hydrochloride against relapse behavior in morphine-dependent rats. Methods. The rats were randomly divided into the blank control group (k), PHC low-dose group (LP according to a body weight of 0.22 mg/kg), middle-dose group (MP according to a body weight of 0.55 mg/kg), high-dose group (HP according to a body weight of 1.38 mg/kg), and administration group, with 40 rats in each group. …”
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A cross-sectional study on the knowledge, attitude and practice of ICU nurses to ICU acquired weakness in grade-A tertiary hospitals in Beijing (北京市三甲医院ICU护士对ICU获得性衰弱的知信行现况调查及影响因素分析) by KUANG Lu (旷璐), SHAO Xin (邵欣)

“…Methods A total of 210 ICU nurses from 8 grade-A tertiary hospitals in Beijing were selected by cluster sampling, and a self-designed questionnaire was used to survey them. …”
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Políticas públicas de saúde e bem-estar social: fronteiras entre o financiamento público e o privado no Brasil e em Portugal by Carolina Pires Araújo, Lízia Coelho Medina, Eduardo Salomão Condé

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Extreme time–frequency connectedness between oil shocks and sectoral markets in the United States by Oguzhan Ozcelebi, Jose Pérez-Montiel, Sang Hoon Kang

“…Abstract This study assessed the connectedness between oil shocks and industry stock indexes in the United States (US). …”
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Heterogenous Trip Distance-Based Route Choice Behavior Analysis Using Real-World Large-Scale Taxi Trajectory Data by Yajuan Deng, Meiye Li, Qing Tang, Renjie He, Xianbiao Hu

“…The results confirmed that commuters’ route choice behavior are heterogenous for trips with varying distances and that considering such heterogeneity in the modeling process would better explain commuters’ route choice behaviors, when compared with the traditional MNL model.…”
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Introduction to dossierCommunity strategies for confronting socio-environmental conflicts: beyond resistance by Karolien van Teijligen, Emilie Dupuits

“…Introduction to dossierCommunity strategies for confronting socio-environmental conflicts: beyond resistance…”
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Relationship between bacteria and nitrogen dynamics in wastewater treatment oxidation ponds by S. Saneha, T. Pattamapitoon, S. Bualert, O. Phewnil, W. Wararam, N. Semvimol, K. Chunkao, C. Tudsanaton, M. Srichomphu, U. Nachaiboon, O. Wongsrikaew, P. Wichittrakarn, C. Chanthasoon

“…This research investigates the relationship between bacteria and nitrogen dynamics, the key components of wastewater treatment, in oxidation ponds. …”
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Crystal structure of methyl 2-(1H-naphtho[1,8-de][1.3.2]diazaborinin-2(3H-yl)benzoate C18H15BN2O2 by Song Wenqi, Miao Zongcheng

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Contributions of Jets in Net Charge Fluctuations from the Beam Energy Scan at RHIC and LHC by Bushra Ali, Shaista Khan, Shakeel Ahmad

“…Dynamical net charge fluctuations have been studied in ultrarelativistic heavy-ion collisions from the beam energy scan at RHIC and LHC energies by carrying out the hadronic model simulation. …”
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On Behavior Laplace Integral Operators with Generalized Bessel Matrix Polynomials and Related Functions by Muajebah Hidan, Mohamed Akel, Salah Mahmoud Boulaaras, Mohamed Abdalla

“…In this article, we aim to introduce a number of Laplace and inverse Laplace integral transforms of functions involving the generalized and reverse generalized Bessel matrix polynomials. In addition, the current outcomes are yielded to more outcomes in the modern theory of integral transforms.…”
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A twinning initiative between midwife associations in Ghana and Sweden -A process evaluation study by Hanna Fjellström, Emelie Sandberg, Johanna Blomgren, Malin Grahn, Fredrica Hanson, Netta Ackon, Gifty Baidoo, Louise Nordström, Malin Bogren

“…Midwives from both associations benefitted from sharing best practices and mutual support in their roles as newly formed labour trade unions. …”
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Crosstalk between Innate Lymphoid Cells and Other Immune Cells in the Tumor Microenvironment by Fabian Flores-Borja, Sheeba Irshad, Peter Gordon, Felix Wong, Ibrahim Sheriff, Andrew Tutt, Tony Ng

“…Three different groups of ILC have been described based on their ability to produce cytokines that mediate the interactions between innate and adaptive immune cells in a variety of immune responses in infection, allergy, and autoimmunity. …”
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A Time Modulated Printed Dipole Antenna Array for Beam Steering Application by Ruchi Gahley, Banani Basu

“…This paper presents time modulated beam steered antenna array without phase shifters. …”
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Bioformulado de Beauveria bassiana (ATCC MYA-4886) y Trichoderma lignorum (ATCC-8751) como biocontrolador de Atta cephalotes by Fabián Felipe Fernández-Daza, Iván Darío López-Villalobos, James Frank Trujillo-Perdomo, Marney Pascoli-Cereda, Raul Alberto Cuervo-Mulet

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Therapeutic benefit of the dual ALK/FAK inhibitor ESK440 in ALK-driven neuroblastoma by Seema Chugh, Jean C. Tien, Jennifer Hon, Carson Kenum, Rahul Mannan, Yunhui Cheng, Chi Chiang Li, Zainab I. Taher, Andrew D. Delekta, Pushpinder Singh Bawa, Ingrid J. Apel, Stephanie J. Miner, Xuhong Cao, Rohit Mehra, Saravana M. Dhanasekaran, Yuanyuan Qiao, Rajen Mody, Arul M. Chinnaiyan

“…In addition, a proportion of high-risk patients harbor amplification or activating mutations in anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), and co-occurrence of ALK mutations and MYCN amplification have been associated with aggressive disease. In this study, we analyzed the efficacy of a Phase Ia-cleared, orally bioavailable dual ALK and focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitor, ESK440, in multiple preclinical NB models. …”
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