Experimental and Numerical Investigation on the Flexural Behavior of Composite-Reinforced Top-Hat Shape Beam by Nima Zahedan, Hamed Ahmadi, Gholam Hossein Liaghat

“…Three types of reinforced beams are presented which are either improved by composite-laminating, or by installation of an extra composite-made internal reinforcement. Experimental tests are performed in quasi-static three-point bending condition and based on results, a FE simulation is developed using LS-Dyna explicit code. …”
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Neuregulin-1 Regulates Cortical Inhibitory Neuron Dendrite and Synapse Growth through DISC1 by Brianna K. Unda, Vickie Kwan, Karun K. Singh

“…We also discovered that NRG1 treatment increases DISC1 expression and its localization to glutamatergic synapses being made onto cortical inhibitory neurons. Mechanistically, we determined that DISC1 binds ErbB4 within cortical inhibitory neurons. …”
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Loadbearing capacity and safety for winter roads improvement reinforcement and ice modification by G. Y. Goncharova, V. V. Sirotiuk, O. V. Yakimenko, P. V. Orlov, R. E. Dolgodvorov

“…Introduction. The natural processes associated with the thawing of permafrost and the accompanying risks of man-made disasters have been steadily increasing in recent years. …”
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Development of the mouse dermal adipose layer occurs independently of subcutaneous adipose tissue and is marked by restricted early expression of FABP4. by Kamila Wojciechowicz, Karl Gledhill, Carrie A Ambler, Craig B Manning, Colin A B Jahoda

“…Moreover, the terminology around this adipose body is often confusing, as frequently no distinction is made between adipose tissue within the skin, and so called subcutaneous fat. …”
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Basic concepts and definitions of the PAS design and decision system by Monique Arkesteijn

“…The two main problems were that (1) it remained unclear how alternative CRE strategies are made on portfolio and building level and (2) most problems occur when selecting an alternative; none of the models has an overall performance measure that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative criteria, and uses correct measurement. …”
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Verification of the person’s dynamic signature on a limited number of samples by V. V. Starovoitov

“…The goal of the research is to develop a new person-dependent method for verification of a signature of one person made on a tablet with a stylus in the presence of a limited number of signature samples of this person.Methods. …”
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Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Pediococcus acidilactici (CNCM I‐3237, CNCM MA 18/5M‐DSM 11673) and Pediococcus pentosaceus (DSM 23376, NCIMB 12455, NCIMB 30237 an... by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP)

“…Studies with laboratory‐scale silos are described for each strain, each lasting at least 90 days, made using forage samples representing materials that are easy to ensile, moderately difficult to ensile and difficult to ensile. …”
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Hyperosmolar Coma: Diagnostic Difficulties on the Clinical Example by L. M. Farkhutdinova

“…Initially, acute cerebrovascular accident was assumed, then the patient’s severe condition was associated with acute myocardial infarction, and based on the results of the pathological examination, a conclusion was made about sepsis and septic shock. Review of the patient’s medical history showed that the most probable diagnosis was hyperosmolar state, which developed as a result of decompensation of diabetes mellitus against the background of the inflammatory process. …”
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Cybersecurity of the municipal infrastructure by S. V. Kaliakin, Yu. M. Onishchenko, V. V. Nosov

“…A modern city is a complex system that requires a unified systematic approach to ensuring public safety, law and order and environmental safety in the face of high levels of both man-made and natural risks. Due to the growing role of information technology in the functioning of a modern city, the threat of cyberattacks on critical municipal infrastructure has increased. …”
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La Importancia del Uso de Internet en el Gobierno de la Empresa para Generar Confianza by Maria del Mar Alonso Almeida

“…In this paper, existingtools for the development of corporate management will beexplained, and steps toward the decision making process willbe provided.…”
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Sorption of strontium on the composite sorbent based on cellulose and hydrated antimony pentoxide by V. V. Galysh, M. T. Kartel, W. Janusz, E. Skwarek, A. A. Nikolaichuk

“…A comparative analysis was made of sorption properties of the obtained sorption materials with different contents of hydrated antimony pentoxide towards strontium ions. …”
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Application of a discrete approach to designing the transport component of municipal solid waste logistics by E. E. Vitvitsky, E. S. Galaktionova, N. I. Yuryeva

“…The results of cargo transportation depend on many factors, including the availability of a design methodology that allows you to adequately reflect the processes of their implementation. The use of mathematical modeling made it possible to reliably build plans for the transportation of MSW and determine the cost of their implementation.Conclusion. …”
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JURIDICAL REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PARTICULAR TIME AGREEMENT BASED ON LAW NUMBER 13 OF 2003 CONCERNING MANPOWER by Bunadi Bunadi, Marjan Miharja

“…Industrial relations disputes are common in many companies. The dismissal process is often not in accordance with the provisions of labor regulations, one of which is regarding the dismissal of PKWT / contract workers. …”
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The Spirit of the New Silk Road - A global Revolution of Creativity and Progress by ELKE FIMMEN

“…It is of crucial importance for all European nations, to join this process and reinvigorate its own spirit of innovation, progress and creativity, which made Europe great before. …”
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The battle against rural poverty and other challenges of development: Empirical analysis of women empowerment programme of Justice, Development and Peace Movement (JDPM) in Osun St... by Helen Faborode, Titus Olugbenga Alao

“…The study also revealed that the programme had made the beneficiaries self reliant through skill acquisition but faced with financial constraint to start or expand the businesses learnt. …”
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Assessment of innovation activity of the regions of Russian Federation: methods, problems and prospects by Dzhalalov Rasim, Bugaeva Tatiana, Sumlikina Alina

“…The collected data on the regions of Russia made it possible to identify successful strategies and approaches for promoting innovation that can be adapted by other regions to achieve sustainable and efficient development.…”
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Why do people use exotic plants in their local medical systems? A systematic review based on Brazilian local communities. by Patrícia Muniz de Medeiros, Washington Soares Ferreira Júnior, Marcelo Alves Ramos, Taline Cristina da Silva, Ana Haydée Ladio, Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque

“…Efforts have been made to understand the processes that lead to the introduction of exotic species into local pharmacopoeias. …”
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Development of trade union organizing as a historical legacy and a constitutional right by Galić Borislav M., Raonić Rajko G.

“…The paper could be divided into three parts, firstly the authors want to define the historical development of trade union organization, the process of developing in the countries of the world, what are the key historical moments in which this right made and contributed to "a quality more" in labor relations, and which were the first laws-constitutions that provided for this fundamental right today. …”
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Examination of the ethical positions of philosophy group teachers and their perception of metaphors related to the concept of ethics by Duygu Göktaş, Birsel Aybek

“…Sample selection based on maximum diversity was made to determine participants. The study used the personal information form as a tool for data collection, the Ethics Position Questionnaire developed by Forsyth (1980), and the metaphor for the ethical concept developed by researchers. …”
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Does psychological support, training and guidance for probation practitioners lead to improved outcomes for service users and staff? A systematic review of Offender Personality Dis... by Aisling O'Meara, Carine Lewis, Jason Davies

“…Positive relational outcomes were reported as a result of OPD delivery, with consultation and formulation processes leading to better staff-offender relationships. …”
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