Bridge Damage Severity Quantification Using Multipoint Acceleration Measurement and Artificial Neural Networks by Pang-jo Chun, Hiroaki Yamashita, Seiji Furukawa

“…It can be shown from the analysis results that the method is accurate in its damage identification and mechanical behavior prediction ability.…”
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Adsorption of some Metal Ions from Aqueous Solution on Iraqi Rice Bran and Its Relation to the Physical Properties of these Metal Ions by Baghdad Science Journal

“…The results showed different adsorptive behavior and different capacities of the adsorption of the ions on the surface of the bran. …”
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Solvent free synthesis and structural evaluation of polyurethane films based on poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(caprolactone) by V. Kupka, L. Vojtova, Z. Fohlerova, J. Jancar

“…The change in the bio-PU mechanical behavior was ascribed to the formation of crystalline PCL domains in the bio-PU network. …”
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COMPETENCY-BASED APPROACH TO PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AS THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONDITIONS OF MODERN CHALLENGES by Ольга Майстренко, Вадим Васюк

“…The essence of the concept of competence as an integral characteristic of an employee, which includes not only knowledge, skills and abilities, but also motivation, adaptability, responsibility and the ability to self-development, is analyzed. …”
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Tailoring the surface pore morphology of bioceramic scaffolds through colloidal processing for bone tissue engineering. by Shareen S L Chan, Daniel E Heath, George V Franks

“…The bioceramic scaffolds surfaces are then assessed for their ability to support osteoblast adhesion and growth, for applications as scaffolds for bone regeneration. …”
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Development of social and communicative conpetens of adults: psychological and pedagogical conditions for corporate training by Vera Yu. Pomyluiko

“…The article defines the essence of the concept of «social and communicative competence of adults» as the ability to match aspirations with the interests of other people and social groups through the creation of partnerships and effective communication within socially acceptable behavior. …”
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Quantum Computing in Health Care and Dentistry: Transformative Potential, Applications, and Challenges by Roja Lakshmi Karri, Chinta Priyanka Reddy, Sindhuri Yerra, Juneda Vahid Shaik, Srujananjali Grandhi, Tejaswi Gavidi

“…Quantum computing, powered by principles such as superposition and entanglement, holds the promise to revolutionize health care and dentistry by solving problems that classical computers struggle with. With its ability to process massive datasets and simulate molecular behavior at lightning speed, quantum computing could pave the way for breakthroughs in disease diagnosis, treatment, and drug discovery. …”
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Book Review: “About Marketing. Anthology”. Author: Iacob Cătoiu by Diana Maria Vrânceanu

“…The book is also characterized by diversity, enlarging upon topics that address subjects such as: marketing research, consumer behavior, tourism marketing, marketing strategies, marketing modeling, and methods used in teaching the disciplines of marketing. …”
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An analysis of the mediating effect of presenteeism between job crafting and organizational silencing in junior nurses: a cross sectional study by Na Yang, Dandan Wang, Chen Wei, Jingwen Wang, Liping Yuan

“…BackgroundOrganizational silence is prevalent in the healthcare industry, especially among junior nurses likelier to remain silent on work issues due to their lack of experience and weak voice. This negative behavior not only affects the efficiency of team communication but may also reduce the quality of care. …”
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Factors influencing patient safety competence among Chinese vocational nursing students: A mixed-methods study using COM-B model and theoretical domains framework by Lu Zhou, Yinsong Sun, Mingzhao Xiao, Runli Yang, Shuang Zheng, Jun Shen, Qinghua Zhao

“…Combining quantitative and qualitative results, The Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behavior (COM-B) model and theoretical domains framework captures a series of factors, including Competence (professional knowledge and skills); Opportunities (resources, public opinion); Motivation (metacognitive abilities, personality, roles, beliefs, goals). …”
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A Sociological study of the Relationship between Smartphone Addiction and Phubbing Case Study18-29 Year Old Females of Ramhormoz City by Ali Boudaghi, Ali Hossein Hosseinzadeh, Sayedeh Sara Mousavi Moghadam

“…Phubbing has the ability to start in a forced and binding way but continue as a dependent behavior. …”
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Study on the Coupling Law between Pore-Scale Fluid Flow Capacity and Pore-Throat Configuration in Tight Sandstone Reservoirs by Jie Gao, Hu Wei, Ran Zhou, Qiang Ren, Tao Tian, Bo Ning, Xiaojun Ding, Zhifeng Zhang

“…The determination of pore-throat structures and their impact on fluid flow behavior could improve the forecast ability for development. …”
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Clonal persistence of Salmonella enterica serovars Montevideo, Tennessee, and Infantis in feed factories by Bojana Prunić, Dubravka Milanov, Maja Velhner, Marko Pajić, Ljiljana Pavlović, Dušan Mišić

“…All Salmonella serovars demonstrated the ability to produce predominant matrix compounds essential for biofilm formation, curli fimbriae and cellulose. …”
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Blockchain-Based Smart Monitoring Framework for Defense Industry by Abdullah Alqahtani, Shtwai Alsubai, Abed Alanazi, Munish Bhatia

“…The primary objective is to identify the integral behavior of military personnel by securely tracking everyday activities. …”
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Neuroblastoma-derived hypoxic extracellular vesicles promote metastatic dissemination in a zebrafish model. by Anna Fietta, Pina Fusco, Giuseppe Germano, Sara Micheli, Marco Sorgato, Giovanni Lucchetta, Elisa Cimetta

“…Our findings suggest that EVs released by hypoxic NB cells alter the behavior of recipient cells in the zebrafish embryo and promote metastatic outgrowth. …”
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Prognostic significance of the pN classification supplemented by vascular invasion for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. by Chong-Mei Zhu, Yi-Hong Ling, Shao-Yan Xi, Rong-Zhen Luo, Jie-Wei Chen, Jing-Ping Yun, Dan Xie, Mu-Yan Cai

“…<h4>Background</h4>The biological behavior and clinical outcome of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) are difficult to predict.…”
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Urban walkability through different lenses: A comparative study of GPT-4o and human perceptions. by Musab Wedyan, Yu-Chen Yeh, Fatemeh Saeidi-Rizi, Tai-Quan Peng, Chun-Yen Chang

“…Urban environments significantly shape our well-being, behavior, and overall quality of life. Assessing urban environments, particularly walkability, has traditionally relied on computer vision and machine learning algorithms. …”
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Controlled preparation of fish oil powders via complex coacervation and genipin crosslinking by Lijia Chen, Wenjie Zhang, Qiqi Bian, Xichang Wang, Jian Zhong

“…The genipin crosslinking did not affect the particle morphologies, moisture contents, and fish oil encapsulation ability. However, it did affect other physicochemical properties, fish oil oxidation ability, and in vitro digestion behaviors. …”
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Assessment of revetment performance against wave overtopping for mitigating tidal flooding at Lebih Beach by I Gusti Agung Putu Eryani, Ni Nyoman Yulleta Andin, Ni Komang Armaeni, Odilia Belija Do Carmo Araújo, Made Widya Jayantari

“…The reexamination compares the peak elevation of these segments, specifically their ability to withstand wave action at the established elevation of +5.00 m. …”
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High Mortality of Huisache (<i>Vachellia farnesiana</i>) with Extreme Fire During Drought by Victoria M. Donovan, Allie V. Schiltmeyer, Carissa L. Wonkka, Jacob Wagner, Devan A. McGranahan, William E. Rogers, Urs P. Kreuter, Dirac Twidwell

“…The almost complete eradication of fire from grasslands in North America has led to non-linear hysteretic transitions to shrub- and woodlands that the reintroduction of low-intensity fire is unable to reverse. We explore the ability of the extreme ends of variation in fire behavior to help overcome hysteretic threshold behaviors in huisache (<i>Vachellia farnesiana</i>) encroached grasslands. …”
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