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Background: Dysfunctional cellular mechanosensing appears central to aneurysm formation [1]. We aimed to derive material parameters of aneurysm tissue from in vivo deformations, which may increase insight into the underlying structural integrity of the pathological tissue. Methods: Videos of tracking...

The effect of Y and B content tailoring on the crystallization behavior and corrosion resistance of Fe76-2xY4+xB20+x(x=0 and 2) glassy alloys have been investigated. The tailoring of yttrium and born content enhances the thermal stability of x=2 alloy, alters the crystalline mode from a two-stage of...

Improving maternal health is one of the goals to be achieved under the Millennium Development Goal (MDG), especially MDG-5. One of the predictors of maternal health is place of child birth. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of home delivery and different socio-demographic factors...

This study investigates how Artificial Intelligence (AI) supports the integration of green technologies to advance the circular economy (CE), with a focus on Oman’s sustainable development initiatives under Vision 2040. A systematic literature review (SLR) covering 312 peer-reviewed studies (2018–2023)...

Objective: The purpose of this study is to point out existing problems of pollution prevention and control of medical wastes in Chongqing. Methods: The current status pollution prevention and control of medical wastes for 5 consecutive years (2011-2015) in Chongqing were analysized. Results: Furthermore,...

The Yan's Family Rule is a classic work written by emperor's valet Yan Zhitui in Kingdom of Qi, who summed up his life experience, about conducting, managing, behaving, and learning. Among them, Volume One, "Managing the Family No.5" mainly talks about various matters concerning family management. It...

This dissertation mainly analyses the determinants of housing prices in large cities. For different cities, reasons behind variations in housing prices are also distinguishable. Therefore, through both literature research and empirical analysis, 5 potential determinants of average prices of commercial...

According to the connotation and influencing factors of urban tourism competitiveness, the urban tourism competitiveness evaluation system is constructed from the dimensions of resource support, environmental support, economic support, service support and performance development, based on the 2019 data...

Background: Cerebral microvascular alterations and hypoperfusion have been associated to cognitive disorder and dementia. We hypothesized that there is a direct link between retinal arteriolar remodelling, as assessed non-invasively using adaptive optics, and cognitive cerebral impairment in hypertensive...

Background: Central aortic pressure (CAP) is important for the determination of the cardiovascular risk. Transfer function (TF)-based techniques allow for estimating CAP non-invasively from pressure waveforms acquired distally in the circulation. However, TF-based CAP might preserve the high frequencies...

Based on panel data of A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2023, this paper empirically investigates the impact of corporate FinTech level on stock volatility. By constructing a corporate FinTech index through textual analysis and employing a two-way fixed effects model to control for individual and...

This research generally aimed to (1) Identify and recognize education, family background, and origin of the Datuk Ritiro area. (2) Assessing his arrival in Bulukuumba Regency (3) Assessing his Da’wah Strategy in Developing Islamic Teachings in Bulukumba Regency (4) Tracing the area center to develop...

Background: Although arterial stiffness has demonstrated moderate heritability, our knowledge of the genes modulating arterial stiffness is still limited. We conducted genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of aortic distensibility (AoD) in both ascending (AA) and proximal descending aorta (PDA) to...

With the advancement of digital marketing, an increasing number of enterprises are adopting virtual idols (e.g., “Luo Tianyi”) as brand ambassadors, making the mechanism by which virtual idol endorsements influence brand loyalty a focal point for scholarly research. This study, targeting university students...

This paper aims in summarizing existing partial studies relevant to the correlation between child and/or adolescent PTSS and parenting interference through multiple parental aspects as a literature review conducted by analyzing 5 published research using the PubMed database associated with the topic...

In order to fully understand the anti-fatigue performance of KT-joints in the all-welded steel truss of Haihe Grand Bridge in Tianjing, two experiment--one fatigue test using a full-scaled KT-joint and the other fatigue test using two groups of T-components (a total of 8 components) cut out from the...

Background: Arterial stiffness index (β) is a clinically accepted vascular metric, calculated from arterial pressure and diameter obtained simultaneously from a single arterial site [1]. Hence, accurate measurement of β can only be performed on arteries where pressure can be recorded along with the diameter....

Though there is an extensive research work available on mechanical behavior of composite materials. The tribological study of biodegradable composites is still need comprehensive study. In this regard, the current paper emphasized analysis of two body abrasive/sliding wear phenomenon of chitosan epoxy...

Currently the Covid 19 pandemic has been declared over, but the impact of the pandemic is still being felt by the community, especially students of the Bachelor of Education Program. One of the important subjects for students of education study programs is microteaching. Microteaching is the practice...

This study’s objective is to examine the relationship between social media marketing activities, user trust, and user satisfaction. Everyone in Palopo City is a leader or stakeholder in Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMEs). This study’s sample was selected using a non-probability sampling...

The present research aims to investigate the impact of business orientation and portfolio diversification on value creation and the implication on the business performance of the non-aero airport service industry in Indonesia. The study is conducted using a quantitative research approach. The observation...

Rapid developments in the mining sector have intensified competition among companies to achieve their economic goals, but the impact on the surrounding environment has become increasingly significant. This study aims to investigate the influence of Green Accounting, Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA),...

Background: Transforming peripheral noninvasive measurements to obtain central hemodynamic quantities, such as cardiac output (CO) and central systolic blood pressure (cSBP), is a highly emerging field [1,2]. However, no holistic investigation has been performed to assess the amount of information contained...

This article aims to analyze the effect of Training, Work Environment and Work Motivation on the Performance of Nursing Staff at RSUD Lubuk Basung. The research uses quantitative approach. The method that is used in this research is Path Analysis. In This research, researches will take the nurses who...

Social networking has become the order of the day or the current generation. Developed in 2016, the impact Tiktok has had is a matter of concern. Thus, this research takes an interest to assess the marketing process of the company and the competition that the company has had to endure despite its current...

A new application of high resolution continuum source flame atomic absorption spectrometry has been developed for the determination of Fe and Zn in garbanzo. The selected fuel flows of Fe and Zn were 80 L/h and 90 L/h respectively, and the appropriate burner heights of Fe and Zn were 5 mm and 6 mm respectively...

The kinetics of pyrolysis characteristics of coal tar pitch (CTP) and quinoline soluble of CTP (refined pitch) were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis at the heating rate of 5, 10, 15, 20 /min, respectively. The reaction kinetics parametres were obtained based on Kissinger method, Flynn-Wall-Ozawa...

Academic fraud behavior is a very significant phenomenon for understanding the causes of fraud (fraud) and has developed into a phenomenon that often occurs in all academic activities; This act is carried out unlawfully to achieve success or avoid failure in academic activities. Belief in the principles...

Background: Regional arterial compliance in peripheral arteries is known to be associated with ‘recruitable’ endothelial function probably mediated by an increase in smooth muscle tone [1]. However, the association between regional arterial stiffness and ‘resting’ endothelial function has not been evaluated. Methods:...

Objective and Motivation: Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is known to be associated with vascular ageing, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) [1]. The European gold standard measurement of PWV requires an experienced operator to measure pulse waveforms at multiple sites, sometimes together with...

Introduction: Neglected Tropical Diseases are found in tropical or subtropical areas. Neglected tropical diseases are infectious diseases that only affect people who have a low standard of living, are poor, do not have access to good sanitation, or who do not receive special attention such as other infectious...

Graduate education is an important part of higher education; it plays an important role in promoting national innovation capability and economic development. This paper uses the data from China Statistical Yearbook to analyze the development of number of postgraduate students on campus in China, analyze...

Under the guidance of multiple intelligences theory, constructivist learning theory and personalized learning theory. Taking the cloud app of vocational education as the practice platform and the course “network marketing and promotion” as the practice course, two classes with the same teaching materials...

Aiming at integrating the four chains, promoting the professional reform and improving the enterprise ecology, the college and the corporation have conducted feasibility study of the construction project of “Wuxi Vocational and Technical College of Commerce- EFORT Robotics Industrial Institute” and finally...

As a service industry that has the greatest impact on people's lives, the catering industry has a huge market of about 5 trillion yuan in China alone. At the same time, there are 9,608,000 registered catering enterprises in China. In the huge market and fierce competition, only innovation can promote...

This research uses a bibliometric approach to examine the interrelation between youth entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial intention of young people. This research aims to obtain related topics and information about youth entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial intention research. The researcher used...

Purpose: Investigating the biomechanical role of smooth muscle cells (SMCs) in arteries requires knowledge of their structural distributions. Compared to histology, 3D microscopy offers non-destructive ex vivo imaging under realistic conditions [1]. Robust 3D segmentation of SMCs, however, is challenging....

Background: Aging and hypertension often co-occur, which complicates distinguishing their biomechanical effects on arteries clinically. While aortic elastin (half-life ~70 years) is reduced in human aging, in mouse aging (lifespan ~2 years) it remains mostly intact. Knock-out of elastin-associated glycoprotein...

How to predict the customers’ behavior is always a crucial problem for enterprises in E-commerce. In this paper, a data set containing the behavior data for 2019 October and November from a large multi-category online store has been used as well as diverse Machine Learning algorithms are used in Python...

Indoglish is a distinctive and unique form of language and is a blend of English and Indonesian. The purpose of this study is to describe the language attitudes of the younger generation in the digital era towards the phenomenon of indoglish in social media platforms and to expose its significance as...

This research focuses on formulating strategies to enhance the performance of PT Hutama Karya (Persero) (HK). Through interviews with three managerial informants, representing diverse fields within HK, a SWOT analysis was conducted to identify internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external threats...

Purpose: Ultrasonographic measurement of flow mediated dilatation (FMD) of brachial artery is the gold standard non-invasive technique to measure endothelial function. However, measurement of FMD is technically cumbersome, operator dependent and requires trained manpower, all of which limits its clinical...

As COVID-19 negatively affected the U.S. stock market, the performances of stocks vary from different industries. This research focused on the specific impact of the pandemic on the clothing industry specifically. The study used the Fama-French 5 factor model, which includes two other variables – RMW...

The particular research aimed to 1) know the background of the parent of homeschooler; 2) know the level of education and economy of the parent of homeschooler; 3) know the form of homeschooling in Indonesia; The research used survey method. Data collection methods were a questionnaire, interview, observation,...

Purpose: Amalgamation of real and virtual worlds has been an area of interest for many developers as well as researchers. The impact of Augmented Reality (AR) in enhancing customer experience indicates a positive development in retail sector. This paper intends to study the influence of Augmented Reality...

In recent years, the increasing emphasis on personal health monitoring has accelerated the development of wearable medical devices, with notable trends toward miniaturization, user-friendliness, and intelligent features. As a vital bioelectrical signal indicative of cardiovascular diseases and other...

With the rapid development of engineering surveying technology, colleges and universities are facing great challenges in the training of applied surveying talents of non-surveying engineering specialty. Aiming at the problems existing in the teaching of "engineering surveying" of non-surveying and mapping...

Age-related increases in aortic stiffness, assessed by pulse wave velocity (PWV), predict cardiovascular (CV)-related mortality, but the upstream drivers are incompletely understood. Purpose: To determine if higher circulating levels of the gut microbiome-derived metabolite trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO)...

The cadmium (Cd) accumulation characteristics of Lycopersicon esculentum seedlings were studied by the pot experiment, and different soil Cd concentrations (0, 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 mg/kg) were used. With the increase of soil Cd concentration, the biomass and photosynthetic pigment content of L. esculentum...

The design of the pyrolysis reactor tube was carried out as part of the initial process of making the practicum module. This tool is used to carry out the pyrolysis process of plastic waste, especially High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic waste. In the process carried out to design a pyrolysis reactor...