Quantifying the permeability reduction of biogrouted rock fracture by Wu, Chuangzhou, Chu, Jian, Wu, Shifan, Guo, Wei

“…Chemical grouts may also be used as an alternative However, such chemical grouts are expensive and the life span is between 10 and 20 years (Minto et al. 2016; El Mountassir et al. 2014; Phillips et al. 2015, 2016).…”
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Han Suyin’s translation philosophies in the context of Mainland China since the 1950s by Cui, Feng

“…As a significant member of the Chinese translation community, Han Suyin’s views on translation evolved through the years in tandem with the changes in Mainland China. …”
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Rapid and stable plasma transformation of polyester fabrics for highly efficient oil-water separation by Sun, Ye, Ouyang, Bo, Rawat, Rajdeep Singh, Chen, Zhong

“…Fabrics with special wettability have drawn growing attention in recent years in the area of oil-water separation due to their low cost, good flexibility, and ease of handling. …”
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Rechargeable aqueous aluminum-ion battery: progress and outlook by Jia, Bei-Er, Thang, Ai Qin, Yan, Chunshuang, Liu, Chuntai, Lv, Chade, Zhu, Qiang, Xu, Jianwei, Chen, Jian, Pan, Hongge, Yan, Qingyu

“…Extensive efforts are devoted to developing AAIBs in the last few years. Yet, it is still challenging to achieve stable electrodes with good electrochemical performance and electrolytes without side reactions. …”
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Study of power flow control by unified power flow controller by Yam, Chien Meng

“…Traditionally systems were designed with fixed or mechanically switched series and/or shunt reactive compensations, together with voltage-regulating and phase-shifting transformer, to optimize line impedance, voltage variation, and power flow control under steady state or slowly changing load conditions. In recent years, energy, environment, right-of-way, and capital cost issues have delayed the construction of both generation facilities and new transmission lines, while the demand f o relectric power has continued to grow. …”
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Transnational adolescent nostalgia : memories of meteor garden in Singapore by Tan, Pei Hua

“…The effects were highlighted by the identity shared among transnational fans, the evolution of the fan loyalty of the drama after the initial years of idol worship and the maintenance of F4's everlasting fame.…”
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Flexural behavior of epoxy-carbon composite with diffusion effect by Seah, Leong Keey, Wang, Zhiying, Zhao, Yian, Chai, Gin Boay

“…Based on the master curve, the flexural strength was predicted with a 35% drop after using 30 years in an ideal condition without considering pressure, stress, diffusion and so on.…”
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Singapore's reaction to rising China : deep engagement and strategic adjustment by Goh, Evelyn

“…This paper examines how Singapore has reacted to the rise of China in the last fifteen years. Arguing that Singapore's perspective on strategic security in the Asia-Pacific is shaped by its economic imperative, its search for strategic relevance and a preference for American preponderance, it identifies two prongs in Singapore's approach in dealing with China. …”
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The application of graphene oxide in drug delivery by Pan, Yongzheng, Sahoo, Nanda Gopal, Li, Lin

“…Among them, the application of GO to drug delivery has attracted ever-increasing interest in the past few years. Areas covered: In this article, the authors summarize the latest progress of utilizing GO in the field of drug delivery. …”
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Entrepreneurial resourcefulness: theoretical origins, integrative review, and research agenda by Williams, TA, Li, JM, Zhao, EY

“…Entrepreneurial resourcefulness is frequently invoked as an essential quality needed to succeed in the entrepreneurship processes. As such, recent years have seen a proliferation of a diverse body of scholarship on entrepreneurial resourcefulness. …”

New directions in competition policy: an overview by Cowan, S, Ormosi, P, Perkins, J

“…Competition policy has faced increasing scrutiny in recent years, with growing tension between traditional antitrust frameworks and contemporary critiques, including the "hipster antitrust" movement. …”

The rise and fall of Britain’s golden cohort: how the remarkable generation of 1925-1934 had their lives cut short by austerity by Hiam, L, Dorling, D

“…This group has befuddled demographers for many years, and as recently as 2014 it was predicted that their golden luck would continue. …”

Immunotherapy-resistant neuropathic pain and fatigue predict quality-of-life in contactin-associated protein-like 2 antibody disease by Ceronie, B, Strippel, C, Uy, C, Paneva, S, Makuch, M, Soleimani, B, Turaga, S, Binks, S, Ramanathan, S, Michael, S, Varley, J, Easton, A, Themistocleous, A, John Dawes, Bennett, DL, Irani, A, Handel, AE, Irani, SR

“…Although most symptoms improved within 6 months of treatment, neuropathic pain and fatigue were the most immunotherapy refractory, and persisted for up to 6 years. Furthermore, these two factors—but not CASPR2 antibody levels or subclasses—independently predicted worse disability and quality-of-life at 24 months. …”

Psychedelics, meaningfulness, and the “proper scope” of medicine: continuing the conversation by Cheung, K, Patch, K, Earp, BD, Yaden, DB

“…These include certain changes to perception, cognition, and affect, which we refer to here as the acute subjective effects of psychedelics. In recent years, psychedelics such as psilocybin have also shown considerable promise as therapeutic agents when combined with talk therapy, for example, in the treatment of major depression or substance use disorder. …”

New approaches to the architectural design, amenities, and function of macella: typologies, scale, and the Macellum Magnum by Hanson, JW

“…In recent years, scholars have drawn particular attention to the existence in the ancient world of permanent, specialized market buildings, macella or μάκɛλλοι, which offered dedicated facilities for the processing and sale of luxury commodities such as fish and meat. …”

Tumor cell-intrinsic signals promoting tolerance and adaptation to oncogenic kinase inhibition by Flower, Cameron Timothy

“…However, many patients still fail to show a clinically meaningful response to kinase inhibitors prescribed on the basis of tumor genotype, and nearly all responsive patients eventually develop resistance, limiting the curative potential of these agents. …”
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Predicting Outcomes of Preterm Neonates Post Intraventricular Hemorrhage by Vignolle, Gabriel A., Bauerstätter, Priska, Schönthaler, Silvia, Nöhammer, Christa, Olischar, Monika, Berger, Angelika, Kasprian, Gregor, Langs, Georg, Vierlinger, Klemens, Goeral, Katharina

“…This study explores the potential of explainable machine learning models based on targeted liquid biopsy proteomics data to predict outcomes in preterm neonates with IVH. In recent years, research has focused on leveraging advanced proteomic technologies and machine learning to improve prediction of neonatal complications, particularly in relation to neurological outcomes. …”
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Exploring biomechanical variations in ankle joint injuries among Latin dancers with different stance patterns: utilizing OpenSim musculoskeletal models by Gao, Xiangli, Xu, Datao, Baker, Julien S, Teo, Ee-Chon, Liang, Minjun, Gu, Yaodong

“…Method: A group of 21 FT dancers (mean age 23.50 (S.D. 1.12) years) was compared to a group of 21 ET dancers (mean age 23.33 (S.D. 0.94) years), performing the kicking movements of the Jive in response to the corresponding music. …”
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Intersection between individual, household, environmental and system level factors in defining risk and resilience for children in Kenya’s ASAL: A qualitative study by Chongwo, EJ, Aoko, B, Kaniala, M, Esala, M, Magoma, P, Njoroge, E, Nyamanya, S, Marangu, J, Khamis, A, Ng’asike, J, Huizink, AC, Abubakar, A

“…Results: The mean age of the participants was 44years (SD = 11 years). The findings, viewed through the lens of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, reveal a complex interplay of contextual factors impacting children’s development. …”

Evaluation of naturally occurring IgG anti-Vi antibody titers as predictors and correlates of typhoid fever in Dhaka, Bangladesh by Khanam, F, Rickett, NY, Ahmmed, F, Islam, MT, Mbae, CK, Im, J, Aziz, AB, Ongadi, B, Chowdhury, F, Khan, AI, Akter, A, Firoj, MG, Rahman, SIA, Haile, K, Park, SE, Mwebia, MB, Mwangi, M, Ngugi, B, Behute, MG, Kering, K, Agampodi, S, Kanungo, S, Liu, X, Pollard, AJ

“…A positive correlation was observed between IgG anti-Vi titers and age (correlation coefficient 0·35; p < 0·001), with a stepwise increase in detectable antibodies by age, ranging from 12·0% (280/2,333) in children under 5 years to 54·2% (463/854) in individuals 50 years and older (p < 0·001). …”