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Prediction method of surface settlement of rectangular pipe jacking tunnel based on improved PSO-BP neural network

Scientific Reports, 2023
To provide theoretical support for the safety control of rectangular pipe jacking tunnels crossing an existing expressway, a method for predicting the surface settlement of a rectangular pipe jacking tunnel is proposed in this study.
Da Hu, Yongjia Hu, Shun Yi, Xiaoqiang Liang, Yongsuo Li, Xian Yang   +5 more
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Economic Efficiency of Implementation of the Concept of Sustainable Development of the Urbanized Territories in Russia

Economic Analysis, 2017
The necessity of transition to sustainable development of the urban territories is proved. The concept of the natural-socio-technical model of urban territories is offered. Green building as one of the aspects of unity in urbanized areas and the natural
Kseniia Lapshina, Natalia Bakaeva, Olga Sotnikova   +2 more
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Night running and night cycling: a review of sociological drivers, health benefits, and their interaction with urban green spaces

Frontiers in Public Health
This study investigates the rising trends, sociological drivers, health benefits, and the interaction of night running and night cycling with urban green spaces. Findings indicate that night running and night cycling are mainly driven by increased health
Jiayi Zhang, Jiayi Zhang, Xiaoyu Yang, Tianhang Peng   +3 more
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Assessing the Shrinkage Cracking Potential of Concrete Using Ring Specimens with Different Boundary Conditions

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2020
Early-age cracking due to restrained shrinkage affects the performance and service life of concrete structures. Recent studies are successfully making use of the free ring shrinkage test in conjunction with restrained shrinkage measurements for the ...
Bruce Menu, Marc Jolin, Benoit Bissonnette   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Australian infrastructure audit [PDF]

, 2015
Examines the drivers of future infrastructure demand, particularly population and economic growth. Summary The Australian Infrastructure Audit takes a strategic approach to assessing our nation\u27s infrastructure needs.
Infrastructure Australia
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Determinants of undergraduate bioscience engagement: Validating attendance barriers and classroom spatial behaviour across institutions

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Student engagement extends beyond simple attendance. Across 891 bioscience students from three universities, attendance behaviour was associated mainly with structural influences, whereas classroom spatial behaviour reflected affective and sensory factors.
Nigel Page, Rachel J. Hunt, Lauren J. Albee, Daniel Berwick, Alison Snape   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of automated and retrospectively calculated estimated glomerular filtration rate in electronic health record data

BMC Nephrology, 2018
Background Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is the clinical standard for assessing kidney function and staging chronic kidney disease. Automated reporting of eGFR using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) study equation was first ...
Kristine E. Lynch, Ji won Chang, Michael E. Matheny, Alexander Goldfarb, Olga Efimova, Gregorio Coronado, Scott L. DuVall   +6 more
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Five‐Year Outcomes of Laparoscopic Sphincter‐Preserving Surgery for Rectal Cancer: A Prospective Study in Elderly Vietnamese Patients

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This prospective study demonstrates that laparoscopic sphincter‐preserving surgery is feasible for elderly patients. While overall survival reaches 70% at 5 years, advanced T‐stage and the omission of neoadjuvant therapy significantly drive recurrence, highlighting the need for personalized geriatric protocols despite logistical challenges.
Huu Duc Ho, Quang Le, Ngoc Thach Tran, Van Viet Ung, Loc Vu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Price of Precision: A Critical Review of Molecular Diagnostics in Glioma, From Guidelines to Global Disparities

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Gliomas have undergone a profound redefinition over the past decade, transitioning from morphology‐based entities to biologically coherent diseases defined by molecular alterations. The 2021 WHO Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System and its 2022 update formalize this shift, establishing integrated diagnosis as the global ...
Maria Guarnaccia, Sebastiano Cavallaro
wiley   +1 more source

MULTISOURCE AND MULTITEMPORAL LAND COVER MAPPING OF GREATER LUZON ISLAND USING GOOGLE EARTH ENGINE [PDF]

The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
A variety of research endeavors and practical applications necessitate the use of land cover maps. These maps are valuable for tasks such as change detection, forest monitoring, urban expansion monitoring, natural resource mapping, catering to diverse ...
C. G. Candido, C. G. Candido, A. C. Blanco, A. C. Blanco, N. J. B. Borlongan, R. M. de la Cruz   +5 more
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