Durability Evaluation of Concrete in Cold and Arid Regions Based on Grey Relational Theory
Aiming at the outstanding problem of concrete durability in cold and arid regions, the Datonghe-Qingwangchuan Diversion Project in Gansu Province, China, was used as a typical research area, and erosion products were determined by field sampling and ...
Li Gong +4 more
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Regional cohesion: evidence and theories of regional growth and convergence [PDF]
Abstract After arguing that the concepts of β-convergence and σ-convergence are independently interesting, this paper extends the empirical evidence on regional growth and convergence across the United States, Japan, and five European nations. We confirm that the estimated speeds of convergence are surprisingly similar across data sets: regions tend ...
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Theory of the jamming transition at finite temperature [PDF]
A theory for the microscopic structure and the vibrational properties of soft sphere glass at finite temperature is presented. With an effective potential, derived here, the phase diagram and vibrational properties are worked out around the Maxwell ...
E. DeGiuli +6 more
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Social Inequality and the University
Since Pierre Bourdieu’s early work on «Reproduction», social inequality in the educational system and especially at university level was in the focus of sociological interest.
Werner Georg
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REGIONAL THEORY AND REGIONAL MODELS
The ideas outlined in this paper are tentative and only partially developed. They have arisen very much as a response to the deficiencies in existing regional models. Whether this particular structure can lead to added order and power in such models remains to be demonstrated.
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The International Competitiveness of National Regions:Conceptual and Practical Dimensions [PDF]
The article examines the conceptual evolution and development of the international competitiveness of national regions. It systematizes and describes the main theories of regional competitiveness.
Iryna Brykova
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Theory and practice of investment ensuring development of economy of depressive regions
In the article the existing shortcomings and necessary conditions of stimulation of investmentactivity of depressive regions are considered. Possible ways of financial security which promote regional economic growth are revealed and it is established ...
B. H. Pshigotizhev
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Distinct regions of right temporo-parietal junction are selective for theory of mind and exogenous attention. [PDF]
In functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies, a cortical region in the right temporo-parietal junction (RTPJ) is recruited when participants read stories about people's thoughts ('Theory of Mind').
Jonathan Scholz +4 more
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Suicide risk model based on the interpersonal theory of suicide: evidence in three regions of Mexico
Background: Reports of suicidal behavior have increased in Mexico for years. In order to develop a more adequate suicide prevention strategy, it is necessary to understand its predictive factors, so the purpose of this research was to propose a model of ...
Modesto Solis-Espinoza +2 more
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Childbearing intentions in a low fertility context: the case of Romania
This paper applies the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to find out the predictors of fertility intentions in Romania, a low-fertility country. We analyse how attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control relate to the intention to have ...
Alexandra-Andreea Ciritel +2 more
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