Whole-local mechanical analysis and application of long-distance oil and gas pipelines considering dents caused by loading by Yanke Shi, Xinyang Zhang, Leige Xu, Yanjun Chang

“…In this study, the mechanical analysis of long-distance oil and gas pipeline is carried out by combining the whole and local, which provides a new technical idea and guarantee for the development of long-distance oil and gas pipeline mechanical analysis industry.…”
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The Site of Kombak-te (Northern Caspian): Some New Data by Aleksandr A. Vybornov, Natalya S. Doga

“…The article examines stone artifacts from a Northern Caspian Eneolithic site of the Khvalynsk culture. Stone tool industries also serve to characterize Early Metal Age cultures. …”
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Disclosure of the six capitals in strategy, risk and performance sections: Evidence from South Africa by Amy C.R. Steenkamp, Warren Maroun, Nirupa Padia, Dusan Ecim

“…Descriptive trends are discussed, and non-parametric tests were conducted to explore associations between the grouping variables (year, industry and market capitalisation) and level of detail and capital presence, respectively. …”
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Digital pathways to healthcare: a systematic review for unveiling the trends and insights in online health information-seeking behavior by Yang Fu, Yang Fu, Ping Han, Jian Wang, Fakhar Shahzad

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MECHANISMS, INVESTMENT POLICY AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF PENSION FUND ADMINISTRATORS IN NIGERIA by Adeoye Amuda Afolabi, Mubaraq Sanni, Muritala Olatunji Oladele, Yusuf Alabi Olumoh, Muhammed Kamaldeen Usman

“…The study recommended that pension fund administrators in Nigeria should regularly assess and update corporate governance procedures to align with industry best practices, implement robust oversight mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability in decision-making processes, and enhance board training and development to improve the effectiveness of governance structures; and periodically review the investment policy to adapt to changing market conditions and emerging risks, diversify investment portfolios to spread risk and enhance potential returns, and utilize advanced risk management tools to identify and mitigate potential investment risks. …”
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Mainstreaming precast and block hempcrete—a carbon sequestering solution for the built environment by Pandwe Gibson

“…Hempcrete, a blend of hemp hurd, lime, and water, has emerged as a sustainable and carbon-negative building material with promising applications in the construction industry. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of hempcrete, starting with its historical roots and the basic science behind its composition. …”
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Personas de Género “No Binario” en el Sistema General de Pensiones Colombiano (SGP): Requisitos para el Acceso a las Prestaciones Económicas by Jackeline Granados Ferreira

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Self-driving lab for the photochemical synthesis of plasmonic nanoparticles with targeted structural and optical properties by Tianyi Wu, Sina Kheiri, Riley J. Hickman, Huachen Tao, Tony C. Wu, Zhi-Bo Yang, Xin Ge, Wei Zhang, Milad Abolhasani, Kun Liu, Alan Aspuru-Guzik, Eugenia Kumacheva

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Hybrid quantum neural networks show strongly reduced need for free parameters in entity matching by Lukas Bischof, Stefan Teodoropol, Rudolf M. Füchslin, Kurt Stockinger

“…Hence, entity matching, i.e. the process of linking data about a given entity gathered from multiple data sets, is a major problem in artificial intelligence with applications in science and industry. Typical methods for entity matching either use specialized algorithms or supervised machine learning. …”
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MARKETING EVOLUTION: FROM TRADITIONAL TO WEB 3.0 by Andriy Melnyk

“…Integrating qualitative and quantitative data from current literature, case studies, and empirical research, this study explores the application of digital marketing technologies and Web 3.0 techniques across industries. The results obtained demonstrate a substantial transition in marketing methodologies from unidirectional communication in conventional marketing to dynamic, interactive customer interaction in digital and Web 3.0 marketing. …”
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Nutritional profiling of breast muscle: A comparative study between Yuzhong pigeons and European meat pigeons by Pengkun Yang, Xinghui Song, Wenyi Wu, Liheng Zhang, Zhanbing Han, Xinlei Wang, Runzhi Wang, Mingjun Yang, Zhen Zhang

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A review of population genetics and the prospects for crop improvement by Godswill Ntsomboh-Ntsefong, Gabriel Mahbou Somo Toukam, Benoit Constant Likeng-Li-Ngue, Kingsley Tabi Mbi, Seyum Getachew Essubalew, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Vesna Karapetkovska Hristova, Libert Brice Tonfack, Joseph Martin Bell, Emmanuel Youmbi

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Correlation between Soil Organic Matter, Total Organic Matter and Water Content with Climate and Depths of Soil at Different Land use in Kelantan, Malaysia by A Azlan, ER Aweng, CO Ibrahim, A Noorhaidah

“…The correlation of soil organic matter (SOM) content, total organic carbon (TOC) content, water content and soils texture for industrial area at Pengkalan Chepa, township of Kota Bharu district, agricultural area at Banggu and forested area in UMK, Jeli were investigated. …”
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Effect of Discarded Group B and Group D Car Category Tyre Rubber Chippings as Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregates in M25 Concrete. by Wancha, Vicent

“…After water, concrete is the second most consumed substance worldwide in construction industry. Natural aggregates occupy roughly 65 to 70 percent of the volume in typical concrete. …”
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Wetland Conservation and Management Practices in Rubanda District, South-Western Uganda by Turyasingura, Benson, Saturday, Alex PhD, Hirwa, Hubert, Mohammed, Fatima Sule, Ruhiiga, Tabukeli Musigi, Ayiga, Natal

“…Despite the present resource management regime, many wetlands in Uganda are being degraded due to mining, construction, agricultural and industrial activity, and little attention has been paid to the effectiveness of wetland conservation. …”
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Effect of Covid-19 on the Performance of Selected Hotels in Mbarara City. by Mukama, Gad

“…There are different scenarios on when the industry will recover, what new challenges and standards will be imposed, who are more likely to travel which products and services will disappear and transform. …”
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Budgeting and Performance of Financial Institutions: A Case Study of Lyamujungu Sacco in Kabale Municipality. by Arinaitwe, Yosam

“…Some respondents showed that budgeting in business organizations is formally associated with the advent of industrial capitalism. The study concludes that there is a role played by budgeting in the performance of Lyamujungu Sacco where by the findings showed that Lyamujungu Sacco practiced budgeting on whatever transaction they were making, it was therefore concluded that improved communication, budgeting, financial control of inputs, planning and coordination were the roles played by budgeting, increased profits, reduces wastage of resources, were the other roles played by budgeting in MFis. …”
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Budgeting and Performance of Financial Institutions: A Case Study of Lyamujungu SACCO in Kabale Municipality. by Arinaitwe, Yosam

“…Some respondents showed that budgeting in business organizations is formally associated with the advent of industrial capitalism. The study concludes that there is a role played by budgeting in the performance of Lyamujungu Sacco the findings showed that Lyamujungu Sacco practiced budgeting on whatever transaction they were making, it was therefore concluded that improved communication, budgeting, financial control of inputs, planning, and coordination were the roles played by budgeting, increased profits, reduces wastage of resources, were the other roles played by budgeting in MFis. …”
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Museums and Development of Communities in Rukiga District: A Case Study of Great Lakes Museum. by Tumuheirwe, Judith

“…The study about the development of Communities in Rukiga District was carried out with three main objectives; to find out the contribution of museums to the development of communities in Rukiga District, to find out the challenges faced by museums in Rukiga District, and to find out the possible solutions to the challenges faced by museum industry in Rukiga District. The study used a cross-sectional design while collecting data and this was achieved along with research instruments like questionnaires, interviews, and observations. …”
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Fuel Price Fluctuation and SME Financial Performance: A Case Study of the Agricultural Sector in Kagadi Town Council. by Bitaka, Raymond

“…Overall, this research contributes to the existing literature on the relationship between fuel price fluctuations and SME financial performance, offering insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and SMEs on managing fuel price volatility and sustaining long-term growth and profitability in the agricultural sector of Kagadi Town Council.…”
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