The 2023 Mw 7.8–7.7 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes were loosely slip-predictable by Ellis Vavra, Yuri Fialko, Fatih Bulut, Aslı Garagon, Sefa Yalvaç, Cenk Yaltırak

“…Here, we use historical earthquake records, measurements of interseismic deformation, and published slip models of the 2023 events to evaluate the recurrence patterns of large earthquakes. …”
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Periodic splay Fréedericksz transitions in a ferroelectric nematic by Bijaya Basnet, Sathyanarayana Paladugu, Oleksandr Kurochkin, Oleksandr Buluy, Natalie Aryasova, Vassili G. Nazarenko, Sergij V. Shiyanovskii, Oleg D. Lavrentovich

“…At low voltages, $${{\bf{P}}}$$ P oscillates around the field-free orientation with no stationary deformations. As the voltage increases, the polarization acquires stationary distortions, first splay and twist in a stripe pattern and then splay and bend in a square lattice of +1 and -1 defects. …”
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Quantification of solution annealing effects on microstructure and property in a laser powder bed fusion 316H stainless steel by Lin Gao, Srinivas Aditya Mantri, Xuan Zhang

“…The profound effect of dislocation structures and secondary phase particles on mechanical performance, particularly under tension and creep conditions, is rationalized using deformation models that incorporate microstructural inputs. …”
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Controversy About Management of Osteoarthritis with Disease-modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs by CUI Hanshu, LIU Bin

“…It leads to pain, stiffness, deformation and even disability in the patients, and increases the risk of comorbidities. …”
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Discussion on the effectiveness of landslide hazard identification and factors affecting the effectiveness of LT-1 satellite based on InSAR technology by Junzhe Xiong, Tao Chen, Guangbin Yang, Renru Wang, Man Li, Linglin Zhao, Chunyang Chen

“…Utilizing Stacking, SBAS, and D-InSAR techniques with LT-1 and ALOS-2 data, key findings include: (1) identification of 259 landslides, (2) detection of a major landslide in Nayong County with a subsidence rate of 26 cm/year and cumulative deformation of 212 mm, (3) limited landslide detection in shadowed areas with single-orbit LT-1 data, suggesting the need for dual-orbit monitoring, and (4) LT-1 outperforming ALOS-2 in detecting small-scale landslides in sparsely vegetated areas. …”
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Numbers, Ignorance and Swedish Migration Policy by Joseph Trawicki Anderson, Jessie Jern, Anja K. Franck

“…Even though the effect of these policies on migrant arrivals remained unclear and a number of societal actors warned of negative ‘collateral’ effects, Sweden pushed ahead with these policy reforms. Through investigating the official policy documents produced by the government and the formal public consultation (remiss) process, this paper focusses on the emphasis on migrant numbers in the justification for and debate around the migration-related legal changes introduced between 2015 and 2020 and 2021. …”
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Rethinking Indonesian Anti-Money Laundering Laws in the Age of Online Gaming Economies by Shelvi Rusdiana, Tantimin, Winda Fitri

“…This study proposes legal reforms, including clearer definitions of virtual assets and amendments to impose liability on gaming developers, with the aim of enhancing Indonesia's regulatory framework to address emerging threats.…”
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Ultrasonic Processing Across Different Phases in Laser Welding of Large Thin-Walled Structures by Haodong LIU, Dongsheng WANG, Changjun CHEN, Aiyong CUI, Bing WANG, Li HAN

“…This results in significant residual welding stress, leading to reduced mechanical properties, shorter fatigue life, and excessive welding deformation, which compromises assembly accuracy. Current studies on ultrasonic field application in thin-walled structures predominantly position the ultrasonic source directly beneath the welding pool. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Air Blast Loading on the Structural Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Column. by Kasyage, Abubakali

“…The research focused on evaluating key parameters such as peak pressure, impulse duration, and the columns' resulting deformation and failure modes. Findings indicate that increased charge weights and reduced stand-off distances significantly elevate the risk of shear and flexural failures. …”
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Ehrlichia and Anaplasma by Yuexun Tian, Cynthia C Lord, Eva A. Buckner

“…This publication describes the various forms of ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis and the tick vectors. …”
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CONSTANŢA CRISTESCU: CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VALORIFICATION OF THE MUSICAL TRADITION OF BANAT AND TRANSYLVANIA, MUSICAL PUBLISHING HOUSE, BUCHAREST, 2011 by Gabriela COCA

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Advances in Simulation of Stratigraphic-Structural Evolution of Basin Fill: A Retrospective to Guide Future Progress by Prashant Dhote, Uday Bhan

“…The SSFM quantitatively integrates sedimentation and deformation processes in basins, grounded in the physics of basin formation, infill, and sedimentary architecture. …”
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THE IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES ON THE PENSION SYSTEM FINANCING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Slavo Vukić, Danijel Knežević

“…According to long-term projections of the reformed pension system of the FBiH, the greater stability of initial and average pensions, as well as stable social security of pensioners, will result in a relatively stable share of pension expenditures in GDP, of about 10%. …”
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The contribution of narrative drawing in early literacy by Eliza Pitri, Antonia Michaelidou

“…Consequently, educational reforms emphasize the development of literacy skills in children. …”
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Proverbs in Yorùbá Contemporary Songs by Oluwafunminiyi Mabawonku

“…This study attempts to explain how proverb usage in the hands of these two song artists serves as critical trajectories as it refracts and reforms the debased social constrictions that have engulfed society. …”
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Viral Justice: TikTok Activism, Misinformation, and the Fight for Social Change in Southeast Asia by Nuurrianti Jalli

“…The study concludes by calling for further research on integrating online activism with offline organizing and exploring how platform governance can be reformed to better support activists. The insights from this study contribute to a deeper understanding of TikTok’s role in contemporary social movements and the challenges faced by youth activists in the digital age.…”
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Legal Framework for Minimizing Electoral Barriers to Women's Representation in Indonesian Elections by Agustin Widjiastuti, Nafis Dwi Kartiko

“…These results underscore the critical need for reforming electoral regulations to align with principles of gender equality and justice. …”
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Farming and ranching through wildfire: Producers' critical role in fire risk management and emergency response by Natalia Pinzón, Ryan E. Galt, Leslie M. Roche, Tracy Schohr, Brian Shobe, Vikram Koundinya, Katie Brimm, Jacob Powell

“…We find an urgent need for policy reforms, improved support, targeted extension programs, and integrated coordination mechanisms. …”
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Structural basis of inhibition of human NaV1.8 by the tarantula venom peptide Protoxin-I by Bryan Neumann, Stephen McCarthy, Shane Gonen

“…One of the nine human NaV isoforms, NaV1.8, is a promising target for analgesics, and selective inhibitors are of interest as therapeutics. …”
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Age-Sex Structure of Kalmykia’s Late Sarmatian Population: Analyzing Materials of 1974–1982 Excavations by Lyubov A. Bembeyeva

“…The paper shows despite the three paleopopulations of the Late Sarmatian era are similar enough, which be manifested in a large number of deformed skulls, demographic imbalances associated with few children’s burials, prevalence of male individuals, etc. — each group is distinguished by certain peculiarities of its development. …”
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