Multiscale Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Embedded Metamaterials Under Progressive Collapse. [PDF]
Long X +5 more
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PARTY‐STATE URBANISM: Coevolution of Local State Capacity and Strategic Alliances in Shenzhen
Abstract What is distinct about Chinese urban governance? Classic theories predict that when the central state retreats from resource allocation, capacity‐strained local governments must form alliances with non‐state actors, thereby diluting state power. In China, however, state power remains dominant despite decentralization.
Yunhan Wen
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Effects of Sand-Coated and Ribbed GFRP Bars in Hybrid GFRP-Steel-Reinforced Concrete Beams. [PDF]
Devaraj R, Olofinjana A, Gerber C.
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Climate Negotiations Under Scrutiny: Are UNFCCC COPs Up To the Challenge?
ABSTRACT The 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) plays a crucial role in global efforts to tackle the climate crisis. At annual Conferences of the Parties (COPs) and intersessional meetings, the international community gathers to advance climate policy and action.
Franziska Petri, Jan Karlas
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Torsional strength and deformation characteristics of HSC deep beams reinforced with cross-inclined stirrups. [PDF]
Fawzi R, Asker HS, Yousef AM.
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ABSTRACT This paper examines the current state of the art regarding the contribution of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We conducted a Systematic Literature Review Analysis (SLRA), which integrates a traditional Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with Bibliographic Analysis (BA), on a
Pasquale Latella, Stefania Veltri
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Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Two-Way Slabs Strengthened with Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Grid and Engineered Cementitious Composite. [PDF]
Xue J, Zhu M, Liang H, Li H.
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Place Matters at Work: A Systematic Review of Workplace Attachment and Environmental Factors
ABSTRACT The topic of workplace attachment has garnered significant attention in academic studies since the early 2010s. However, due to its inherently interdisciplinary scope, research on workplace attachment remains notably fragmented and lacks cohesion, resulting in numerous unresolved questions.
Rubinia Celeste Bonfanti +3 more
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Shear behavior of high-strength reinforced concrete beams with circular openings under fire exposure. [PDF]
Sedawy AE, Beshr AAA, Mahmoud IA.
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Artificial breeding structures, such as nestboxes, can potentially influence the population size and conservation status of bird species relying on heavily human‐modified environments such as agroecosystems and urban areas. However, the effectiveness of these interventions may vary, as artificial structures could attract individuals to suboptimal ...
Alejandro Corregidor‐Castro +8 more
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