Enhancing out-of-plane seismic resistance of masonry walls with fiber-reinforced overlays: tests, modeling, and fragility analysis See

This study investigates the out-of-plane seismic performance and fragility of masonry walls retrofitted with basalt fiber grid (BFG), carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP), glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP), and ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). Large-scale masonry wall specimens were tested under la...

Threshold Regression for Fixed‐T Panel Data with Interactive Fixed Effects See

This paper develops a new toolbox for estimation and inference in panel data threshold regression models with interactive fixed effects and a fixed number of time periods, <i>T</i>. The toolbox is designed to be simple, accurate, and computationally efficient. It is based&#x...

BRAID Researchers’ Response to the call for contributions on artificial intelligence and creativity issued by the UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki See

This response to the call for contributions on artificial intelligence and creativity issued by the UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, was prepared by researchers in the Bridging Responsible AI Divides (BRAID) Programme.

Development of social sustainability assessment methods for solar thermal energy systems applied to industrial processes See

This thesis assessed the social sustainability of a newly developed Solar Thermal Energy (STE) system using the following methods. First, a Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) was conducted using Social Hotspot Database (SHDB) inventory data to assess social risks on employees involved ...

Enhancing inclusivity at Jordan's cultural historical sites through participatory urban and architectural design, AI, and immersive technologies See

Very few studies have explored the application of inclusive design approaches in cultural and historic sites (CHS) with diverse requirements and principles, beyond physical accessibility. Additionally, despite efforts to enhance accessibility in recent years, international accessibility news and local ...

Exploring the use and implications of comedy and humour in science and public science communication in Ghana See

This study explores the use of comedy and humour as tools for science communication in Ghana, where public understanding of and engagement with science remains limited. While science communication bridges the gap between experts and lay audiences, traditional dissemination methods often fail...

The Compassion–Consumption Paradox in Pet Care Markets: Rethinking Inclusion in Multispecies Consumer Policy See

Paradox theory conceptualizes paradoxes as persistent and interdependent tensions between elements that are logically inconsistent yet simultaneously present and enduring within organizational and institutional systems (Smith and Lewis 2011). Pet care markets have expanded dramatically over the past two&#x...

Workplace bullying and well-being in crisis-affected healthcare organizations: status vulnerability evidence from Lebanon See

Purpose: This study aims to examine workplace bullying and psychosocial well-being among healthcare professionals working in crisis-affected organizations. It contributes to behavioral health scholarship by theorizing bullying as a chronic organizational stressor that is amplified under conditions o...

Visualizing the interplay of Cas1–Cas2 with DNA replication-repair that creates CRISPR–Cas immunity See

Prokaryotic CRISPR–Cas systems rely on the Cas1–Cas2 protein complex to capture new DNA from mobile genetic elements (MGEs), to form immunological memory that defends against the MGEs. However, the mechanisms by which Cas1–Cas2 locates suitable DNA substrates inside cells remain unclear, lim...