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The laminar shear box is the most commonly used soil container in shaking table tests for soil-structure dynamic interaction. On the basis of the development experience of the worldwide shear boxes, the two-dimensional l...

Background. Respiratory infections remain a major global health burden with significant economic impact. The di-versity of viral pathogens and variability in diagnostic approaches complicate etiological verification in l...

Engineering structures built on or within rock masses require a proper characterization of their geomechanical properties. In this context, determining the strength parameters of intact rock is essential. Triaxial compre...

Abstract Background The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 resulted in the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II, with Poland hosting the highest number of displaced Ukrainians. Although the adv...

To systematically evaluate the measurement properties of current masticatory performance (MP) assessment methods in adult populations. A systematic search was performed in the PubMed, Cochrane Library, and EBSCOhost data...

The underlying mechanisms linking age-related hearing loss (HL), and cognitive dysfunction are not well-understood. Traditionally, age-related HL was primarily related to damage of hair cells (i.e., the sensory component...

Abstract Background Infectious diseases are a leading cause of Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) visits worldwide, characterised by significant clinical variability in both presentation and severity. Literature highl...

IntroductionWater plays an extremely important role in agricultural production. However, the impact of the water resource tax reform on grain yield has not yet been fully investigated.MethodsTaking the pilot reform of wa...

Xiaodong Feng,1 Yuqing Miao,2 Chenhai Zheng,3 Shuai Yuan,3 Jie Qin3 1Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Spleen Thyroid Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, 110016, People’s Republic of C...

Abstract Environmental education plays a central role in addressing global environmental problems by shaping learners’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. This study examined the effects of an integrated Environmental...

Background: Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder frequently associated with proprioceptive impairments and reduced cervical mobility. This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of Mulligan’s mobilizat...

Abstract To identify the presence of a second canal in permanent mandibular first premolars treated on using conservative (CAC) and traditional endodontic access (TAC), aided by an operating microscope (OM) and ultrasoni...

The lack of effective diagnostic tools for thermal safety at the early stage hinders the design of efficient explosives to meet the application demands encountering high-temperature cook-off environments. Thus, exploring...

Abstract Introduction The majority of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection diagnoses in France involve migrant populations, who face challenges in navigating...

Background: Health professions education is undergoing a paradigm shift from a predominantly curative focus towards prevention and health promotion, in line with global health priorities such as Sustainable Development ...

This study examines the influence of self-efficacy, work discipline, and perceived organizational support (POS) on affective commitment among employees of PDAM Tirta Handayani, Gunungkidul Regency. As a public water util...

Abstract Background Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is a leading cause of hospitalization and antibacterial use globally. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), limited diagnostic resources contribute to i...

Abstract Background Balance and change of direction (COD) are essential physical capabilities for soccer players, particularly female athletes who are at increased risk of non-contact lower limb injuries due to unique ne...

Abstract A distributed optical fiber stress and strain monitoring system (DSS) is developed based on Φ-OTDR sensing in this study. To apply the system to tunnel monitoring, dynamic and static tests of concrete beams are...