Study on the formation mechanism of the hard-shell layer of liquefied silty soil See

Hard-shell layers often form during the migration and segregation of fine-grained sediments and play a critical role in influencing the mechanical behavior of seabed soils, with implications for marine geological hazards. Understanding the mechanisms that govern the formation and evolution of...

The Moisture Effect on Ultrasonic, Rebound Hardness and Drilling Resistance Data in Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete See

As the volume of reinforced concrete structures continues to grow, it is important to determine the quality of concrete in the shortest time possible. Therefore, the development and validation of methods for non-destructive testing (NDT) of concrete structures are becoming increasingly impor...

Durability and Microstructural Evolution of PVA-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Under Coupled Sulfate Attack and Freeze–Thaw Conditions See

To address the engineering challenge of durability deterioration in concrete structures in the cold and saline regions in northern China, this study investigated PVA fiber-reinforced concrete under combined sulfate attack and freeze–thaw cycles using PVA fiber volume fractions (0%, 0.1%, 0.3%,&#x...

Post-fire Mechanical Behaviour of Concrete Reinforced with Phragmites Australis Fibres See

The use of natural fibres as concrete reinforcement has gained increasing attention due to their environmental benefits, renewability, and cost-effectiveness. This study investigates the post-fire mechanical behaviour of concrete reinforced with Phragmites australis fibres (PAF), a locally available and&#x...

Singing for lung health following completion of pulmonary rehabilitation: feasibility of a randomised controlled trial See

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a highly effective intervention for people with chronic respiratory disease; however, it is not known how best to sustain its benefits. Clinical trials are needed to establish if participation in singing for lung health (SLH) groups following ...

Capacity Building in the Arab Nonprofit Sector: A Scoping Review and Preliminary Bibliometric Insights See

Arab countries are pursuing ambitious development agendas, modernizing while preserving cultural identities. Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) play vital roles across social, economic, and environmental sectors, yet research on capacity building remains limited. Guided by PRISMA-ScR, this bilingual review (English...

A Data-Driven Approach to Labour Market Alignment with Renewable Innovation in the UK and US See

As the development of renewable energy technologies accelerates, the need for a highly skilled workforce becomes increasingly critical. However, empirical evidence remains limited regarding whether current labour markets are adequately responding to this growing demand. This paper analyses the demand&...

Advancing AI-driven lung ultrasound diagnostics for COVID-19: Procedural data synthesis, image enhancement, and pleural line detection See

This thesis presents novel advancements in lung ultrasound imaging through the integration of computational techniques and artificial intelligence. Addressing critical challenges such as low contrast, noise, data scarcity, and diagnostic variability, the research focuses on three core areas: contrast ...

Simulating Visual Impairments in XR: Toward Virtual Player Models for Inclusive Design See

This work presents a novel approach to assessing accessibility in Extended Reality (XR) through the development of Virtual Player Models (VPMs) for simulating visual impairments. Grounded in qualitative insights from visually impaired users and informed by clinical vision parameters, each&...