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Archives of Civil Engineering, 2018 The paper presents a description and results of a study focused on the applicability of the sclerometric method to the preliminary assessment of concrete quality in structures after fire.
Kowalski R., Wróblewska J.
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Structural evaluation for the historic Palace of King Ghazi and mechanism of its rehabilitation
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2020 This paper presents a methodology of structural evaluation for the ancient palace of King Ghazi throughout site inspection, field and laboratory measurements using both non and semi-destructive tests followed by structural analysis.
Adnan Al-Sibahy, Rodger Edwards
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On the importance of including both sexes in animal studies – insights from home‐cage monitoring
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT A review of behavioural studies using home‐cage monitoring (HCM) systems revealed that over 61% of studies used only male subjects, with only 24% including both sexes, despite evidence of substantial behavioural differences between male and female animals. This bias could influence the outcomes of biomedical research.
Maša Čater +12 more
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BuildingsDemolition of existing buildings turns building products into waste. The amount of demolition waste is increasing globally. The current case study is an example of fulfilling the EU Waste Framework Directive of reducing demolition waste by reuse of ...
Aljona Gineiko, Mihkel Kiviste
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study systematizes the literature on eco‐innovation and economic complexity, aiming to understand how the sophistication of productive structures shapes countries' capacity to develop environmentally responsible innovations, and how eco‐innovation may, in turn, influence productive sophistication.
Gregory Matheus Pereira de Moraes +1 more
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Evaluating Concrete Quality using Nondestructive In-situ Testing Methods
Tecnología y Ciencia, 2019 This manuscript investigate the quality of concrete using non-destructive in-situ testing. The in-situ testing is a process by which different test are carried out such as rebound hammer, ultrasonic pulse veloc-ity, initial surface absorption test and ...
Khalid Abdel Naser Abdel Rahim
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Additive manufacturing (AM) adoption provides numerous benefits, including decentralised production, design flexibility, mass customisation, reduced material waste and lightweight designs. However, AM investment decisions are complex and challenging for manufacturers, and limited knowledge exists about the holistic assessment of relevant costs
Dilupa Nakandala +5 more
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Cereal Chemistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Non‐alpha‐amylase induced low falling number was identified in 2024 soft white wheat. The objectives of this work were to characterize these low falling number samples and determine the impact on end‐product quality. The results were analyzed to determine differences in flour characteristics that might result in a low
Gabriely M. Soncin Alfaro +7 more
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Breadth at the Helm: Generalist CEOs and Corporate ESG Performance‐Evidence From China
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Drawing on the Upper Echelons Theory and the Imprinting Theory, this study conjectures that generalist CEOs may have a stronger tendency to pursue environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. We perform multiple regression analyses with observations of Shanghai and Shenzhen A‐share listed companies from 2010 to 2023 in order to explore ...
Shanmei Luo +4 more
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.ABSTRACTSocial farming integrates agricultural activities with social and rehabilitative functions, offering significant benefits to communities. However, its economic sustainability depends, among other factors, on consumer acceptance and willingness to pay a premium for its products.
Francesca Moino +5 more
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