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Investigation and countermeasure research on seismic fortification of rural residential buildings in Linyi, Shandong

地震科学进展, 2023
In this paper, a special investigation on seismic fortification of rural residential buildings was carried out in the rural areas of Linyi. The problems of insufficient seismic fortification of rural residential buildings in Linyi were pointed out.
Shuqi Cheng, Xibao Wang, Bing Han, Meng Li, Hao Lü   +4 more
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A No-Go Theorem for Derandomized Parallel Repetition: Beyond Feige-Kilian [PDF]

, 2016
In this work we show a barrier towards proving a randomness-efficient parallel repetition, a promising avenue for achieving many tight inapproximability results.
Moshkovitz, Dana, Ramnarayan, Govind, Yuen, Henry   +2 more
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Influence of Ballast and Sub-Ballast Thickness on Structural Behavior of Heavy-Haul Railway Platform Determined by Using Finite Element Modeling

Construction Materials
This study investigates the influence of ballast and sub-ballast thicknesses on the structural behavior of a heavy-haul railway platform by using finite element modeling with SysTrain software (v.
Magdiel Acaz de Oliveira Teixeira, William Wilson dos Santos, Lisley Madeira Coelho, Lidiane Hellen dos Santos Santana, Fábio Grisolia de Ávila, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Antônio Carlos Rodrigues Guimarães   +6 more
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Vitamin D fortification of eggs alone and in combination with milk in women aged 44–65 years: Fortification model and economic evaluation

Slovenian Journal of Public Health, 2023
For almost nine decades, the fortification of foods with vitamin D has been proven effective in preventing rickets. This study aims to build and economically evaluate a fortification model based on egg biofortification and milk (including yoghurt ...
Vičič Vid, Mikuš Ruža Pandel, Kugler Saša, Geršak Ksenija, Osredkar Joško, Kukec Andreja   +5 more
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Natural Products as Geroprotective Modulators in Diabetic Nephropathy: A Mechanistic Framework Integrating Aging Hallmarks and the AMPK–SIRT1–Nrf2 Axis

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
Natural products target the aging kidney in diabetic nephropathy by restoring the AMPK–SIRT1–Nrf2 axis, reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, fibrosis, and cellular senescence while enhancing mitochondrial biogenesis and antioxidant defenses.
Sherif Hamidu, Latif Adams, Eunice Ampem‐Danso, Justice Kumi, Abigail Aning, Fatima Hamidu, Mustapha Abdul Mumin Mohammed, Ayuba Nii Darku Ankrah, Seth Kwabena Amponsah   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Steel Slag as a Sustainable Alternative Aggregate for Railway Ballast: A Shakedown Theory-Based Approach

Buildings
Recent advancements in railway construction have emphasized environmental sustainability, integrating considerations of environmental impact into the planning and execution of infrastructure projects to reduce costs and mitigate adverse effects.
William Wilson dos Santos, Lisley Madeira Coelho, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Maria Esther Soares Marques, Antônio Carlos Rodrigues Guimarães   +4 more
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Toward a Consensus Characterization Protocol for Organic Thermoelectrics

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
We advocate a common consensus on accurate and standardized reporting of performance metrics in the field of organic thermoelectrics. We summarize prevalent issues in the literature and propose a pre‐submission checklist to support the publication of reproducible results.
Bernhard Dörling, Ian E. Jacobs, Irene Brunetti, Nathan James Pataki, Shannon K. Yee, Dorothea Scheunemann, Keehoon Kang, Guangzheng Zuo, Juan Sebastián Reparaz, Takao Mori, Michael L. Chabinyc, Christian Müller, Mario Caironi, Martijn Kemerink, Mariano Campoy‐Quiles   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fortification and health: challenges and opportunities. [PDF]

, 2015
Fortification is the process of adding nutrients or non-nutrient bioactive components to edible products (e.g., food, food constituents, or supplements). Fortification can be used to correct or prevent widespread nutrient intake shortfalls and associated
Bailey, Regan L, Dary, Omar, Dwyer, Johanna T, Gaine, P Courtney, Jarvis, Ashley B, Keen, Carl L, King, Janet C, Miller, Kevin B, Philbert, Martin A, Tarasuk, Valerie, Taylor, Christine L, Wiemer, Kathryn L   +11 more
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Influence of Moisture on the Shakedown Behavior of Fine Soils for Sustainable Railway Subballast Layers

Infrastructures
This study investigates the influence of moisture on the mechanical behavior of fine soil mixtures from the São Luís region, applied as subballast layers in railway track structures. Two samples were analyzed: a non-lateritic sandy soil (NA’, AM03) and a
William Wilson dos Santos, Gleyciane Almeida Serra, Lisley Madeira Coelho, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Gabriel de Carvalho Nascimento, Antônio Carlos Rodrigues Guimarães   +5 more
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Reimagining food fortification through a consumer-centred approach [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
Food fortification is a critical tool for addressing global micronutrient deficiencies, yet existing frameworks often prioritize industry standards and policy enforcement over consumer engagement.
Bogueva Diana
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