Hyflex CM and EDM from Shape Memory to Control Memory. by Jamal A. Abu Al‑Timan, Iman M. Al‑Zaka, Baidaa M. Zeidan

“…So these instruments easily deformed and show a shape memory effect. Moreover, the use of martensitic alloy results in more flexible files, with an increased cyclic fatigue resistance compared with austenitic alloy. …”
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Micro-mechanism analysis of Zhongchuan loess liquefaction disaster induced by Jishishan M6.2 earthquake in 2023 by Wang Yi, Wang Qian, Zhang Wuyu, Zhong Xiumei, Liu Fuqiang, Jia Shichao, Hu Xuefeng

“…The comprehensive analysis of the liquefaction mechanism shows that the rapid deformation of the soil skeleton and the destruction of the cementation and contact system of the water-sensitive minerals under seismic loading and hydraulic force lead to the collapse of the overhead macropores, the damage of structural strength, the increase of the complex pore channels, the rapid accumulation of pore water pressure, and the reduction of the effective stress, which leads to the liquefaction of the loess.…”
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Do Macroeconomic Factors Significantly Affect Economic Growth? Evidence from Ghana by Evans Yeboah, Dastan Bamwesigye

“…After Ghana's economic reforms in 1984, its economy underwent a series of transformations which have impacted the economy in one way or the other. …”
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Influence of multi-point laser shock peening process on surficial mechanical properties in gear steels by XUE Cheng, LEI Duncai, YAN Xueyuan, ZANG Shunlai, DONG Hongtao, YOU Zhiwei

“…Laser shock peening technology introduces residual compressive stress and high micro-hardness by severe plastic deformation on the material surface. A more uniform residual stress field and hardness distribution are crucial to improve the fatigue life and wear resistance of the parts. …”
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Mechanical behavior of synthetic fiber ropes for mooring floating offshore wind turbines. by Ji Zeng, He Zhang, Bowen Jin, Hailei Dong, Chiate Chou, Hangyu Li

“…The study found that the ropes had reversible elongation after being left stationary, the more thorough the running-in, the smaller the inherent deformation, and the more stable the structure. The static stiffness of the cables increased with the loading time and force; however, it eventually approached a constant value, and the stiffness of polyester cables was found to be greater than that of nylon ropes. …”
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BALANCING MOTHERHOOD AND ACADEMIC PURSUITS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR NIGERIAN WOMEN by Rosemary Onchi Daniel, Doris Lami Madugu

“…The study emphasized the urgent need for policy reforms and supportive measures within academic institutions. …”
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Chemical Composition of Cymbopogon flexuosus and C. winterianus Essential Oils and Their Insecticidal Potential Against the Coffee Berry Borer Hypothenemus hampei by Melally Giddegowda Venkatesha, Rudramuni Kiran

“…The main compounds identified in C. flexuosus were citral, geraniol, and isoforms, representing 76.45% of the total composition, and other active ingredients were citronella, caryophyllene, citronellyl acetate, cadinene, linalool, and limonene. …”
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The impact of centralization on structural changes in healthcare: when it works by Sergey Shishkin, Igor Sheiman, Elena Potapchik, Vasily Vlassov, Svetlana Sazhina

“…However, centralization has not been accompanied by the effective interaction of different levels of governance in developing structural reforms and their implementation in the regions. Uniform activities for the entire country do not take into account specific regional and local conditions. …”
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Pleiotropic effects of a recessive Col1a2 mutation occurring in a mouse model of severe osteogenesis imperfecta. by Michelangelo Corcelli, Rachel Sagar, Ellen Petzendorfer, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan, Fleur S van Dijk, Anna L David, Pascale V Guillot

“…To investigate this, one of the OI murine models was used, i.e. the oim/oim (OIM) mice, which closest resembling severely deforming OI in humans. We showed that in OIM, the Col1a2 mutation results in a multifactorial inhibition of the osteogenic differentiation and maturation as well as inhibition of osteoclastogenesis. …”
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Online selfie behavior and consideration of cosmetic surgery in teenage girls: The mediating roles of appearance comparisons and body dissatisfaction. by Yunduan Li, Hong Chen, Yan Zou, Yanshuo Guo, Liying Gao, Xinyu Xu

“…Although cosmetic surgery can repair functional impairments caused by deformities, improve appearance, and enhance self-esteem, it also carries certain risks, complications, and even death. …”
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SINO-NIGERIA RELATIONS AND GLOBAL OIL POLITICS, 1999-2023: ASYMMETRICAL OR SYMMETRICAL? by RUTH O. OGUNNOWO, SAMUEL S. OJO

“…The findings show that, despite China's positive economic reforms and political stability, which have driven its transformation, Nigeria has not experienced similar benefits. …”
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The Burden of Cost in Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome: Predictions for the Next Decade by Christopher A. Jones, David G. Chapman, Peter Weimersheimer, Luca Fernandez, Oscar Alejandro Mesa, Christian Peters, Bart M. Vanaudenaerde, Mitchell C. Norotsky, Robin Vos

“…The lost workforce resulting from BOS-related infirmity will cost society more than $3.7 Billion over the next decade, a figure that is more than double the estimated 10-year cost of treating BOS ($1.4B), including diagnostics, immunosuppressives, and additional complications. …”
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Green’s relations for 2 × 2 matrices over linearly ordered abelian groups by Marilyn Kutti, Valdis Laan

“…It turns out that if the abelian group is divisible, then these maximal subgroups can have two different forms.…”
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The Church in Sweden. Secularisation and Ecumenism as Challenges by Anders Ekenberg

“…The dominant strategies of the majority church, the formerly established Lutheran church, when it comes to encountering radical secularisation are discussed, as are the difficulties in forming a common Christian vision of the situation and of common strategies for evangelisation. …”
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The Heidelberg Catechism on prayer: relevance of a 16th Century confession for 21st Century households? by E. Mouton

“… In a world characterized by power abuse and violence, where and how would people with the life-affirming ethos of God’s alternative kingdom be formed? In view of this challenge, the essay explores the potential of the third part of the Heidelberg Catechism (on prayer) for moral formation in Christian households. …”
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Listening to the wind in the trees: meaning, interpretation and literary theory by H. du Plooy

“…The point is made that interpreters and translators should be aware of the philosophical implications as well as of the textual constraints in the different forms of textual processing. In conclusion the responsibility of translators and interpreters of religious texts is emphasised. …”
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Iron for Florida Turfgrasses by Travis W. Shaddox, J. Bryan Unruh

“…The objective of this 4-page publication is to explain the function of Fe within the plant, describe the Fe sources available for turfgrasses, and identify which forms of Fe are most effective in improving turfgrass quality. …”
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Znaczenie dla pedologii odkrycia przez Lwa S. Wygotskiego okresów kryzysu w kulturowym rozwoju dzieci i młodzieży by Błażej Smykowski

“…It enables understanding of why developmental crises clearly intensify and which forms of their course favour the construction/formation or destruction of the cultural development. …”
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Metaverse as challenge to homo religionis. Diachronic thinking in theory formation for pastoral caregiving to netizens by D.J. Louw

“…Transcendence (homo transcendentalis) has become digitalised by the power of technologised options (optimalisation of our being human) and fictive forms of sublimations (avatars). Due to, inter alia, Facebook and Instagram, a spirituality of diachronic networking and digital immediacy, set in: I start to exist through and via (Greek: dia) the digitalised other. …”
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Pediatric endoscopic retrograde pancreatography expertise in chronic pancreatitis: a single-center analysis by Hongxi Guo, Juan Luo, Hu Yang, Jun Yang, Hongqiang Bian, Xufei Duan, Xin Wang

“…However, data on endoscopic treatment of CP in children are still limited.MethodsDemographics, etiology, surgical indications, diagnosis, treatment details, associated complications, and follow-up information were retrospectively studied in consecutive patients (<18 years old) who underwent ERP for CP between January 2020 and October 2024.ResultsA total of 17 children (7 male, 10 female) with a mean age of 10.0 ± 2.7 years were included in the study. …”
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