Research on language contact outcomes, such as code-switching, continues to face theoretical and methodological challenges, particularly due to the difficulty of comparing findings across studies that use divergent data collection methods. Accordingl...
The need for the development of new, advanced building materials increases every year, especially due to the necessary diminution of energy performance for building structures and for building production itself (including the production of building m...
Background: Multisegmental pathologic autofusion occurs in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH). It may lead to reduced vertebral bone density due to stress shielding. Methods: This study aimed...
Duckweeds (Lemnaceae) are small, simply constructed aquatic higher plants that grow on or just below the surface of quiet waters. They consist primarily of leaf-like assimilatory organs, or fronds, that reproduce mainly by vegetative replication. Des...
The formal ambitions and societal expectations of anchor institutions have shifted over time. Many universities have evolved from walled-off enclaves, to self-interested urban redevelopers, to mutual gain negotiators. Detailed accounts exist of unive...
The accurate and rapid detection of traffic signs is crucial for intelligent transportation systems. Aiming at the problems that traffic signs have including more small targets in road scenes as well as misdetection, omission, and low recognition acc...
The utilization of dredged sediment (DS) as a transformative material in building applications presents an ideal consumption strategy. This study endeavors to create a novel ceramsite lightweight aggregate (LWA) through the co-sintering of DS and ric...
The UK government, responding to concerns over climate change impacts, has undertaken to reduce CO2 emissions to 80% of 1990 levels by 2050. This scale of reduction will require major improvements in the energy efficiency of the existing UK building...
This paper presents the results of the behavior of end zone of post-tensioned (PT) beams made of fiber reinforced concrete (FRC). The principal aim of using FRC was to enhance the ductility and post-cracking behavior of end-zone of post-tensioned bea...
This research examines the effects of vertical jacking construction on the mechanical behavior of shield tunnels. Model tests simulating vertical jacking were performed utilizing a purpose-built apparatus to quantify the reaction forces generated by...
There is a wind interference effect between greenhouses in a group arrangement of solar greenhouse groups. To ensure the structural integrity of greenhouse groups situated in valleys, it becomes imperative to analyze both the wind pressure distributi...
Erosion and sediment delivery have been undergoing considerable variations in many catchments worldwide owing to climate change and human interference. Monitoring on-site erosion and sediment deposition is crucial for understanding the processes and...
European floodplain forest is facing increasingly frequent and severe drought events related with ongoing climate change. Moreover, this ecosystem type was frequently affected by river regulation, leading to groundwater table lowering; however, river...
In recent decades, significant efforts have been devoted to constructing energy-efficient buildings, providing comfortable indoor environments. However, measures such as enhanced airtightness, while reducing infiltration through the building envelope...
Landfill leachate can release pollutants into the environment. Nevertheless, it can be treated using a phytodepuration system via constructed wetlands to reduce contaminants. Moreover, this leachate can also increase the availability of macro and mic...
The palm oil industry is the leading source of palm oil waste fibers. The disposal of palm oil waste fibers by burning or dumping causes environmental issues such as the emission of CO2 and a diminution in soil fertility. Natural fiber reuse in const...
To enhance the mechanical characteristics and corrosion resistance of bridge steel, three distinct groups of test steels with varying Ce contents were formulated. The objective was to investigate the influence of rare earth Ce on the microstructure,...
The undertaking of traffic safety facility (TSF) surveys represents a significant labor-intensive endeavor, which is not sustainable in the long term. The subject of traffic safety facility recognition (TSFR) is beset with numerous challenges, includ...
Regions grappling with water scarcity are compelled to fortify their hydrological analytical protocols for efficacious drought disaster preparedness, considering the escalating influence of climate change on river periodicity and the sustainable mana...
Exploring the mechanism and constraints of Green Finance on high-quality economic development is of great significance to achieve the strategic goal of carbon peak and carbon neutral. Based on the panel data of 30 provinces in China from 2009 to 2019...
Quantum-dot Cellular Automata (QCA) technology has emerged as a promising approach for constructing nanoscale digital circuits, offering notable advantages such as minimal power consumption, rapid processing speeds, and highly compact layouts. Tradit...
Mesophase pitch is regarded as a profoundly promising candidate for the production of advanced carbon-based multifunctional materials such as carbon fibers, carbon microspheres, and carbon foams owing to its excellent intrinsic properties. Consequent...
Accelerated urbanization and the excessive exploitation of the tourism industry are leading to a diminution of ecological spaces in tourist cities. Ecological networks are an effective method for improving patch connectivity and maximizing ecological...