The Promise of Emancipation of Digital Technologies And the Risks of Alienation in the Self-Construction: The Case of Instagram Among Algerian Youth Aged 15 To 25 by Imen Hanane Benarab

“… This study highlights the ambivalent effects of digital technologies on self-construction providing rich insights into the lived experiences of young Algerian digital users. …”
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Understanding teacher identity construction through hybridity theory: a case study of a Chinese-Canadian teaching English in China by Angel Zhao, Yuehai Xiao

“…Consequently, this case study draws on the theory of hybridity from sociology and uses narrative inquiry and interviews to explore the evolution of a Chinese-Canadian English teacher, Sally, in constructing her teacher identity, which includes both achievements and challenges. …”
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Are We Satisfied with the Achievements of New Eco-City Construction in China? A Case Study of the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City by Xuan Sun, Tao Sun, Jingchuan Hou, Zhuoruo Yue, Xiaomeng Li

“…Unlike eco-city renovation or renewal, the construction of a new eco-city represents a comprehensive urbanization process that integrates environmental sustainability with livability. …”
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Cost-effective model of building construction based on GREENSHIP rating assessment using value engineering and lifecycle cost analysis methods by Sutikno Sutikno, Sarwono Hardjomuljadi, Henny Wiyanto

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An Improved COLD Approach for Monitoring Construction Dynamics Using HLS and LULC Data: A Case Study in the New Capital of Egypt by M. Abdallah, M. Abdallah, M. Abdallah, E. Ali, E. Ali, X. Ding, X. Ding, S. Wu, S. Wu

“…Despite its advancements, change detection accuracy is often limited by frequent ground alterations, such as large-scale construction during urbanization. This study proposes an improved COLD algorithm that integrates land disturbances identified by COLD with publicly available land use/land cover (LULC) maps from Esri, covering the period from 2017 to 2024, to map and quantify construction activities. …”
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Critical review, meta-analysis and harmonization of life cycle assessment of mass timber construction: reducing variability in environmental impact estimates by Muzan Williams Ijeoma, Sovanroth Ou, Amin Nabati, Hao Chen, Brandon Ross, Weichiang Pang, Michael Carbajales-Dale

“…Mass timber construction (MTC) is gaining global popularity as it aims to increase carbon storage in buildings, thereby reducing their carbon footprint. …”
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In silico Characterization of Biofilm-Associated Protein (Bap) Identified in a Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Clinical Isolate by Mohammad Reza Shakibaie1, 2

“…The 3D models from the primary amino acid sequence were constructed using the I-TASSER modeling platform based on multiple-threading alignments by LOMETS. …”
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Factors influencing the posterior tibial slope after medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy by Junwei Li, Qingqing Yang, Min Zhang, Jie Yao, Bolun Liu, Yichao Luan, Yunlin Chen, Chaohua Fang, Chaohua Fang, Cheng-Kung Cheng

“…While it can effectively correct lower limb alignment in the coronal plane, it may also affect the posterior tibial slope (PTS) in the sagittal plane. …”
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Reframing individual roles in collaboration: digital identity construction and adaptive mechanisms for resistance-based professional skills in AI-human intelligence symbiosis by Weizheng Jiang, Weizheng Jiang, Yongzhou Li, Xiaoling Hu, Dongling Ma

“…By extending the theoretical model of digital identity construction within AI–HI collaboration, this study also proposes a differentiated approach to talent development and resource allocation based on innovation effectiveness and identity alignment, offering new insights into the advancement of digital human capital.…”
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The Media’s Role in Preparing Russian Society for War with the West: Constructing an Image of Enemies and Allies in the Cases of Latvia, Poland, and Serbia (2014–2022) by Marcin Składanowski, Cezary Smuniewski, Agnieszka Lukasik-Turecka

“…It explores how Russian media, particularly RIA Novosti, constructed adversarial narratives about Latvia, Poland, and Serbia within the framework of Russian security policy. …”
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Tundish Deskulling Waste as a Source of MgO for Producing Magnesium Phosphate Cement-Based Mortars: Advancing Sustainable Construction Materials by Anna Alfocea-Roig, David Vera-Rivera, Sergio Huete-Hernández, Jessica Giro-Paloma, Joan Formosa Mitjans

“…The development of alternative masonry mortars for application in building materials represents a significant stride towards advancing the principles of a circular economy, in alignment with the objectives laid out in the 2030 roadmap.…”
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Construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin: A case study of the Yellow River basin in Shandong, China by Ying Yu, Bin Yu, Xinwen Zhang, Lin Ma, Caijun Zhao, Yanyan Jia, Shujun Hou, Xin Han, Kun Li, Xinchuang Chen, Chuanrong Li, Bing Liu

“…However, significant gaps still remain in the effective integration of HRs into natural environmental networks, particularly in achieving regional synergies and holistic ecological and cultural conservation in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …”
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Research on quantitative evaluation of China's Intelligent Construction Policy (CICP) based on the integration of PMC index model and multi-dimensional analytical framework. by Xiongquan Ou, Ming Ma, Wei Wang

“…This study presents a systematic evaluation of China's Intelligent Construction Policies (CICP) from 2010 to 2022, employing a quantitative approach based on the Policy Modeling Consistency (PMC) index model. …”
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Urban embodied carbon assessment: methodology and insights from analyzing over a million buildings in Chicago by Siavash Ghorbany, Ming Hu

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Opening Letter of RILEM TC SDM: The current situation of data and metadata management in construction materials research - Emerging demands and viable solutions by Tanja Manninger, Fabien Georget, Ravi Patel, Tulio Honorio, Gilberto Cidreira Keserle, Roman Wan-Wendner, Sandra Barbosa Nunes

“… To meet growing demands of stakeholders of the construction materials research field, new practices and methods must be established in handling metadata and raw data. …”
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Optimization of Reverse Logistics Networks for Hazardous Waste Incorporating Health, Safety, and Environmental Management: Insights from Large Cruise Ship Construction by Huilin Li, Jiaqi Yang, Wei Zhang

“…Cruise construction involves a lengthy logistical cycle, complex processes, and large volumes of diverse materials, inevitably generating reverse flows. …”
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How does the digital economy impact green manufacturing: A new perspective from the construction of a unified large market in China by Chenchen Wang, Yaobin Liu, Xuewen Liu, Haibo Xia

“…Furthermore, the construction of a unified large market amplifies the effect of DEC empowering GTUM. …”
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Life cycle assessment of an entirely wood floor system designed for carbon negativity, future adaptability, and end-of-life de/re/construction by Muzan Williams Ijeoma, Sovanroth Ou, Amin Nabati, Hao Chen, Michael Stoner, Patricia Layton, Dustin Albright, Brandon Ross, Weichiang Pang, Michael Carbajales-Dale

“…The construction sector accounts for approximately 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions, largely due to the production of steel, concrete and aluminum. …”
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Construction and validation of a clinical prediction model for sepsis using peripheral perfusion index to predict in-hospital and 28-day mortality risk by Qirui Guo, Wenbo Li, Jie Wang, Guangjian Wang, Qingyu Deng, Hui Lian, Xiaoting Wang

“…The calibration curves closely aligned with the ideal line, indicating consistency between predicted and actual outcomes. …”
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An Inspiration Recommendation System for Automotive Styling Design Based on User Behavior Data and Group Preferences by Wanxin Cai, Mingqing Yang, Li Lin

“…The fixed association rule is then applied to filter and identify relevant subsets, forming the foundational basis for constructing a user portrait. The Nonlinear Bayesian Personalized Ranking (NBPR) is constructed to explore common preferences using explicit feedback. …”
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