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Water availability and land‐use shape the diversity of Odonata in the Middle East
Odonata diversity in the Middle East depends on the availability of long‐lasting waters, emphasizing the importance of preserving stable aquatic habitats for biodiversity conservation under climate change‐driven droughts. Agricultural expansion is associated with increased Odonata species richness, but overall trait diversity remains limited ...
Zohreh Eslami Barzoki, Jonathan Chase
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A Tale of Two Conditions: 50 Years of Chronic Illness and Cancer From a Nursing Perspective
ABSTRACT Introduction In this commentary, I consider the disparity between the care we see as a necessity for cancer patients and the lack of care we afford to many persons with chronic disease. Background I ground my arguments in my own clinical practice and research experiences over a 50‐year period augmented by reference to available literature ...
Sally Thorne
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Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Prioritization of Masonry Railway Tunnels: A Case Study
Assessing seismic vulnerability and prioritizing railway tunnels for seismic rehabilitation are critical components of railway infrastructure management, especially in seismically active regions. This study focuses on a railway network in Northwest Iran,
Yaser Hosseini +2 more
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ABSTRACT Against the background of the European decarbonization strategy, this study examines the extent to which the expansion of renewable energies can lead to tensions with the social and ecological dimensions of the sustainability concept. The study is based on qualitative interviews with 66 experts conducted in the trinational metropolitan region ...
Franziska Leopold +2 more
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Assessing Seismic Vulnerability and Pollution Risks of Wastewater Treatment Plants
Empirical studies are valuable for assessing soil and water pollution, as they can reduce costs and save time. The present study discusses previous research results using a questionnaire to gather experts’ judgments on technical issues and potential ...
Spyridon K. Golfinopoulos +2 more
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ABSTRACT Healthcare in the United States is defined by profit motives and economic inequality, yet medical providers and organizations are also guided by moral values such as a commitment to patient well‐being. How have sociologists made sense of this apparent contradiction?
Guillermina Altomonte, Eliza Brown
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Experimental assessment and retrofit of full-scale models of existing RC frames [PDF]
PSD tests on two full-scale models of existing non-seismic resisting RC frame structures are described. The testing program covered several aspects, namely assessment of seismic performance of existing frames without and with infill panels ...
Molina, J., Pinto, A. V., Varum, H.
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Generalised Kinematic Single‐Impact and Multi‐Impact Models for Rocking Structures
ABSTRACT The rocking motion is fundamental in earthquake engineering, as it reflects the dynamic behaviour of many structural systems. However, simulating the impacts during rocking motion remains a challenging topic, as they occur in a very short time, generate high impulsive forces, cause sudden changes in velocities and result in rapid energy losses.
Georgios Vlachakis +3 more
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Earthen construction: structural vulnerabilities and retrofit solutions for seismic actions [PDF]
Earthen structures present very appealing characteristics regarding a more sustainable practice with the preservation of our natural resources. However, when subjected to earthquake ground motions, this type of construction may present a deficient ...
Oliveira, C. F., Vargas, J., Varum, H.
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Policing the Environmental Crisis: Climate Protest, the State, and Law and Order
Constellations, EarlyView.
Oscar Talbot
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