In recent years, the irregular cracks formed during the damage evolution of civil engineering materials have been able to be quantitatively described by using fractals.In this study, the fractal characteristics of the desiccation R-Alpha Lipoic Acid cracking of soil were investigated under different substrate contact and permeability conditions thr
Adopting the group turnout model of Herrera and Mattozzi, J.Eur.Econ.Assoc.2010, 8, 838−871, we investigate direct democracy with supermajority rule and different preference intensities for two sides of a referendum: Reform versus status quo.Two parties spend money and effort to mobilize their STRONTIUM SUPPORT II voters.We characterize the s
Devastating wildfires in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas in 2016 and 2017 resulted in significant social, economic, and environmental losses, with the Wet Mops agricultural sector among those severely affected.Several satellite-based indices were evaluated as potential monitoring tools for post-wildfire ecological recovery and management of grasslands.
Linguistic insecurity about polite registers constitutes a serious barrier for any new speakers specifically in settings between parents and children or between married couples.Politeness might very well be the register that prevents new speakers from either learning or using their heritage language.This paper examines the current use of honorifics
AimTo study differences in total load exposure, wellness, and psychological variables in youth female (N = 19) and male (N = 20) national team football players during domestic and international playing periods, respectively.ProceduresThe players filled out questionnaires on well-being, stress, and resilience before and after both playing periods la