Study of the tightness of single seams of LOGICBASE™ / ECOBASE™ PVC membranes in engineering waterproofing systems by V. N. Shalimov, A. V. Tsybenko, I. N. Goglev, S. A. Loginova

“…Objective. Currently, engineering waterproofing systems with polymer waterproofing membranes are widely used at various construction structures. …”
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Challenges Faced by Caregivers of Individuals With Substance Use Disorder in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study by Anila Sadaf Mubashir, Rida Kainaat, S. M. Yasir Arafat

“…Methods A qualitative research design was employed, and data were collected through semi‐structured interviews. The sample consisted of 18 caregivers whose family members were admitted and currently undergoing treatment at a rehabilitation facility in Islamabad, Pakistan. …”
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Sparse Representation-Based LDCT Image Quality Assessment Using the JND Model by Mo Shen, Rongrong Sun, Wen Ye

“…However, due to the absence of reference images and inadequate understanding of the human visual system (HVS), there is currently a lack of effective IQA methods. To address this problem, this paper proposes a no-reference IQA method that emulates the perceptual characteristics of the HVS. …”
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Development of BIM learning model for construction sites operatives by Oluseye Olugboyega, Okunlola Stephen Ojo, Abiodun Emmanuel Olanipekun

“…Despite the creation of educational models for BIM training by colleges targeting construction professionals, there is currently no specific BIM learning model for construction site operatives. …”
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Rising prevalence and drug resistance of Corynebacterium striatum in lower respiratory tract infections by Wei Li, Mingyue Gao, Jinyan Yu

“…Vancomycin, alone or in combination, is currently considered the most effective treatment for C. striatum. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF INSTAGRAM LIKES ON CONSUMER ATTITUDE AND PURCHASE INTENTION OF E-COMMERCE USERS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Erna Grcić-Rešidović, Ensar Mekić

“…Based on a systematic literature review, first order structural equation model was proposed and tested. The empirical data was derived from a survey of 166 subjects in Bosnia and Herzegovina. …”
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Multi-Beam Focusing and Deflecting Characteristics of Liquid Crystal Optical Phased Array by Xue Xu, Lin Xu, Xitong Liang, Jun Dai

“…Multi-beam fan-out is one of the novel application cases. However, currently commercially available liquid crystal optical phased array devices typically use reflective structures and are operated on desktop software. …”
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Enhancing water management in South Africa: the need for efficiency in monitoring and evaluation programmes by Richard Kwame Adom, Mulala Danny Simatele

“…Our findings uncovered that there is conflicting views between the top-down monitoring approach currently used against a broad participatory monitoring strategy. …”
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HIGH VOLUME BRICK POWDER CONCRETE SYNERGISTIC WITH METAKAOLIN: PHYSICOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND DRYING SHRINKAGE by Mahmood Fawzi Ahmed

“…Currently, sustainability of the construction and building industry taken a priority. …”
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Loss of photoreceptors results in upregulation of synaptic proteins in bipolar cells and amacrine cells. by Sushma Dagar, Saumya Nagar, Manvi Goel, Pitchaiah Cherukuri, Narender K Dhingra

“…Combined with previous reports of increased excitatory and inhibitory synaptic currents in RGCs, these results provide clues to understand the mechanism underlying the aberrant spiking in RGCs.…”
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Experimental observation of gray whale skull vibrations amplified in the bony hearing complex by Margaret A. Morris, Petr Krysl, John A. Hildebrand, Ted W. Cranford

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The History of the Formation and Development of the Saratov School of Accounting, Economic Analysis and Auditing by Yu. V. Mezdrikov

“…The article is devoted to the Saratov’s Accounting, Analytic and Control Scientific School, to those scientists and teachers who stood at the origins of the foundation of the Saratov School of Accounting, Economic Analysis and Auditing and to those who currently maintain its glorious traditions in training highly qualified specialists and instructing the younger generation. …”
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Cycle Tourism in Olt County, Romania. (Re)Discovering Potential of History and Geography for Tourism by Viorel Mionel, Oana Mionel

“…At the time of this analysis cycle tourism in Olt county, there was only one route for cyclists, currently online, but without no touristic importance. …”
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Teacher Training for Religious Education in Türkiye: Policy, Debate, and Diversity by Abdurrahman Hendek, Mahmut Zengin

“…It seems that there is a need to rethink the program structures of theology faculties to reform RE teacher education. …”
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Relationship between Aedes aegypti indices with perception and practices of dengue in an urban community of Mysore by B. C. Sunil, Praveen Kulkarni, N. Renuka, M. R. Narayana Murthy

“…Background: Dengue is one of the major public health problems in the world. Currently, dengue is endemic in more than 100 countries of Asian pacific region. …”
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Restaurer la continuité écologique des cours d’eau : que sait-on et comment passer collectivement à l’action ? by Maria Alp, Fanny Arnaud, Carole Barthélémy, Ivan Bernez, Anne Clemens, Marylise Cottet, Simon Dufour, Marie-Anne Germaine, Christelle Gramaglia, Stéphane Grivel, Céline Le Pichon, Laurent Lespez, Marie Lusson, Oldrich Navratil, Hervé Piégay, Jérôme G. Prunier, Anne-Julia Rollet, Evelyne Tales, Nicolas Lamouroux

“…Here, we first synthesize the currently known effects of the connectivity interruption in its longitudinal, lateral and vertical dimensions on a row of biophysical and socio-economic processes. …”
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Exploring the public’s perception and understanding of Parkinson’s disease in Ireland: a study protocol by Sophie Crooks, Gary Mitchell, Lisa Wynne, Gillian Carter

“…Abstract Background There appears to be a lack of empirical investigation on how the public currently understands Parkinson's Disease (PD)and the impact this has on people with PD and their carers, across Ireland. …”
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Carbon fiber reinforced cellulose composites: a review by Lamiae Oulanti, Amine Bendarma, Louiza Rabhi

“…However, technological advancements have significantly expanded their applications. Currently, cellulose fibers are increasingly utilized in composite materials, particularly in civil engineering, where they serve as reinforcements for structures, reducing cracking, and enhancing the durability of infrastructures. …”
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Journal club in English at medical university as promising learning tool by M. D. Irkhina, M. V. Vetrova

“…In February–May 2020, we conducted voluntary and anonymous online survey with 14 participants of journal club at Pavlov University. We used semi-structured questionnaire developed by the authors specifically to meet the objectives of the study.Results. …”
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Social capital as a factor in resocialization of combatants: key problems and management mechanisms. by A.G. Karimov, L.A. Gerasimova

“…To develop measures to support combatants using the structural components of social capital, aimed at increasing the efficiency of the resocialization. …”
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