NDT methods such as Portable Falling Weight Deflectometer (PFWD) provide measurements based on the engineering properties of materials (stiffness) instead of physical properties like field density and moisture content. However, PFWD testing method is not
Kamran Rafiei +2 more
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Musculoskeletal health among adults with cerebral palsy: A systematic review
Abstract Aim To describe the burden of, and investigate prognostic factors for, osteoarthritis, osteopenia and/or osteoporosis, spondylosis, and fracture, and to investigate the effectiveness of protocols for monitoring musculoskeletal disorders and interventions for managing osteoarthritis in adults with cerebral palsy (CP).
Jennifer M. Ryan +11 more
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Learner-Battery Interaction in Energy-Aware Learning Multimedia Systems [PDF]
Using online multimedia content on mobile devices is a power hungry activity and drains battery power very quickly. This poses a big challenge in using mobile devices with limited battery power for learning purposes using online educational multimedia ...
Naif Radi Aljohani +9 more
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Crisis influenceability and the contingent role of entrepreneur's resilience in SMEs
Abstract The resilience of small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) is increasingly vital in today's unpredictable economic landscape. Understanding how different types of crises impact financial performance and recovery time can help entrepreneurs develop effective strategies to navigate challenges.
Diego Campagnolo +2 more
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Petrology, geochemistry and tectonic setting of alkaline mafic rocks in the Jalal Abad area in the NW of Zarand (Kerman Province): Evidence for Paleo-Tethys rifting in the Central Iran [PDF]
The Jalal Abad region lies within the southern sector of Posht Badam block near to Jalal Abad, Najaf Abad iron deposits. In this region, several mafic intrusions and associated dyke and sills were intruded within the volcano-sedimentary unit of Rizu ...
Yusef Vesali +4 more
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Religiosity and Debt Maturity: International Evidence
ABSTRACT This paper examines the association between country‐level religiosity and corporate debt maturity. We develop competing predictions reflecting creditor‐ and borrower‐side channels through which religiosity may favor either shorter or longer maturity. Using 407,399 firm‐year observations from 56 countries and territories over 1996–2021, we find
Xingyu Chen +4 more
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An Oral History with Jalal Jaffer [PDF]
Oral history interview conducted with Jalal Jaffer on 7 July 2015 at a local restaurant in Vancouver, British Columbia.Mr. Jalal Jaffer was born and raised in Uganda along with his eight other siblings.
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Microbial Partnerships for Sustainable Soybean Cultivation: Mechanisms, Applications and Prospects
ABSTRACT Soybean production is increasingly threatened by fluctuating environmental conditions and nutrient limitations. While synthetic fertilisers can alleviate these constraints, their excessive use has raised concerns regarding long‐term soil health. Consequently, leveraging beneficial soil microbes, a diverse group of microorganisms that reside in
Carolina A. Contador +4 more
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Medicinal plants of the Sary -Chelek biosphere reserve
This article presents the results of a study of the floristic composition of medicinal plants in the Sary- Chelek Biosphere Reserve. An analysis of the biodiversity of medicinal species, their distribution across altitudinal zones, and their economic ...
Mamadzhanov D. K
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Sultan HosseinMirza Jalal al-Duleh: A Symbol of Power Operation in the Social Structure of Provinces in Qajar Era [PDF]
In the power structure of Iran, during Qajar dynasty, the presence of a long series of princes facilitated the consolidated dominance of the dynasty; however, the mechanism of distribution of administrative posts impeded proper supervision over the ...
Ali Akbar TashakoryBafghi
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