Trade credit policies in the construction industry: A comparative study of Central-Eastern and Western EU countries by Koralun-Bereźnicka Julia, Gostkowska-Drzewicka Magdalena

“…This article aims to investigate the trade credit policies in construction firms across Central-Eastern Europe (CEE) and Western Europe (WE). …”
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PLANNING AND DESIGNING STANDARD OF RURAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION - AN EXPLORATORY STUDY: A CASE OF LUSAKA PROVINCE IN ZAMBIA by Erastus MWANAUMO, Ephraim SAKALA

“…Drainages are missing, or where they exist, they are narrow, inadequate and not constructed correctly. Bridges are missing, old, inadequate or wrongly constructed and usually very poorly maintained. …”
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Designing Wooden Lounge Chairs Using ZMET: From Deep Need Discovery to Value Hierarchy Construction by Yong Han, Wumin Ouyang, Hemin Du, Zebin Qiao, Daren Wei

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Construction of a Multi-Omics database for Paeonia lactiflora: A resource for comprehensive data integration and analysis by Zongran Lu, Ling Huang, Somnuk Bunsupa, Hamizah Shahirah Hamezah, Xiaohui Tong, Chuanshan Jin, Jinmei Ou, Rongchun Han

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In situ magnetic-field-assisted bioprinting process using magnetorheological bioink to obtain engineered muscle constructs by Hanjun Hwangbo, SooJung Chae, Dongryeol Ryu, GeunHyung Kim

“…However, achieving successful cell alignment within macroscale 3D cell constructs for skeletal muscle tissue regeneration remains challenging, owing to difficulties in controlling cell arrangement within a low-viscosity hydrogel. …”
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From knowledge graph construction to retrieval-augmented generation: a framework for comprehensive earthquake emergency support by Liwei Yao, Fu Ren, Kaixuan Du, Qingyun Du

“…Future work will focus on improving attribute completeness, refining entity alignment techniques to capture complex semantic nuances, and exploring multimodal data integration to further extend the KG’s utility. …”
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Making abstract values tangible: how European University Alliances construct their visual identity in the perspective of creativity by Robert Radziej, Katarzyna Molek-Kozakowska

“…Each of these European Universities Alliances seeks to align universities to enhance academic excellence and competitiveness of the European Higher Education Area. …”
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The Risk Assessment of Bridge Pile Foundation Construction in Karst Regions Based on the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process by Jian Han, Guangyin Lu, Jianbiao Yang

“…Experimental results from bridges across the project area demonstrate that this method exhibits a certain level of reliability in assessing the risks of bridge pile foundation construction in karst regions, with the evaluation results aligning well with actual conditions.…”
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N-Valued Interval Neutrosophic Sets for Quality Evaluation of Planning and Construction for Green Ecological Mountain Campuses by Shuangyin Yang, Jinghua Meng, Chunhuan Guo

“…This research supports the broader goal of aligning higher education growth with sustainable development practices and environmental preservation. …”
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Factors Influencing Big Data Adoption for Sustainability in the Swedish Construction Industry: Technical, Economic, and Organizational Perspectives by Aina El Masry

“…The findings suggest that overcoming these barriers is essential for accelerating a strategic and climate-aligned digital transition in construction, offering actionable insights for policymakers and industry leaders.…”
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Automated Construction and Mining of Text-Based Modern Chinese Character Databases: A Case Study of Fujian by Xueyan Jian, Wen Yuan, Wu Yuan, Xinqi Gao, Rong Wang

“…Therefore, this study proposes an automatic method for constructing a spatio-temporal database of modern Chinese figures. …”
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Risk evaluation of metro tunnel shield construction based on game variable weight extension cloud theory by Xiaowen Sun, Lirong Wu, Dun Wu

“…The results indicate that the risk level of the project is Grade III, which aligns with the actual construction conditions. This consistency validates the rationality and feasibility of the proposed method, offering a novel approach to guide safety management and risk decision-making in metro tunnel construction projects.…”
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The Construction of Holonic Infrastructure of Intelligent Networks in the Smart Grid Concept with a Two-Way Flow of Energy by Manusov V.Z., Khasanzoda N.

“…This allows you to flexibly regulate energy flow and align the load schedule, minimizing financial expenses for consumed energy.…”
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The Role of BIM 6D and 7D in Enhancing Sustainable Construction Practices: A Qualitative Study by Hanan Al-Raqeb, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar

“…This study investigates the integration of these dimensions to address sustainability challenges in Kuwait’s construction sector, aligning practices with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …”
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PMinrKG: polymetallic mineral resources knowledge graph construction and its applications integrated with multimodal data by Miao Tian, Zhong Xie, Qinjun Qiu, Qirui Wu, Jianguo Chen, Yuxi Duan, Liufeng Tao

“…This paper presents an intelligent mining prediction framework based on multimodal data for the construction of a polymetallic mineral resource knowledge graph (PMinrKG). …”
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Integrated knowledge graph construction framework for places-of-interest retrieval using a property graph database by Seula Park, Youngmin Lee, Kiyun Yu

“…In this study, we propose a comprehensive framework for constructing a KG for POI retrieval (PKG), which adeptly integrates the place attributes, semantic features, and spatial context of locations. …”
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Construction of the national fitness public service satisfaction model in China based on American Customer Satisfaction Index. by Fengqin Tian, Jieyou Zhou, Fei Liu

“…The objective of study was to construct a satisfaction model for national fitness public services in China based on the ACSI framework and to explore the complex relationships among its components.…”
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Estimating the Construction Years of Cambodia Road Bridges Using an Improved Satellite-Based Method by Bennie Hamunzala, Hiroto Goto, Koji Matsumoto

“…A regression analysis comparing the actual bridge age to damage ratings closely aligned with the model using the estimated bridge age to damage ratings, suggesting that the the estimated bridge age obtained from the estimated construction years, in conjunction with damage ratings, provide a reliable basis for evaluating the damage trends of road bridges. …”
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Automated Scan-vs-BIM Registration Using Columns Segmented by Deep Learning for Construction Progress Monitoring by G. Z. Tsige, B. S. A. Alsadik, S. Oude Elberink, M. Bassier

“…In construction automation applications, coarse registration between 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM) and the as-built point cloud is vital for the monitoring of construction progress. …”
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From agricultural by-products to building materials: A spatial modelling approach to foster green construction sector by Monica C.M. Parlato, Francesca Valenti, Lorenzo Guerrini, Anna Perbellini, Andrea Pezzuolo

“…Efficient management can transform ABP into valuable resources for energy, construction, and food packaging, aligning with circular economy principles.This research addresses a critical gap in current spatial modelling approaches for agricultural by-product (ABP) valorization by developing an integrated GIS-based framework that combines high-resolution spatial analysis with uncertainty quantification for sustainable construction material planning. …”
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