Precise finite element modeling is critically important for the construction and maintenance of long-span suspension bridges.During the process of modeling, shape-finding and model calibration directly impact the accuracy and reliability.Scholars have provided numerous alternative proposals for the shape-finding of main cables in suspension bridges

In agroecosystems, crop diversification plays a fundamental role in maintaining and regenerating biodiversity and ecosystem services, such as natural pest control.Temporal diversification of cropping systems can affect the presence and activity of natural enemies by providing alternative hosts and prey, food, and refuges for overwintering.However,

Abstract Background The impact of declining physical activity and increased sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents globally prompted the development of national and international physical activity guidelines.This research aims to systematically identify and compare national and international physical activity guidelines for children and ad

With rising public concern for animal welfare, many major food chains and restaurants are changing their policies, strictly buying their eggs from non-cage producers.However, with the additional space in these cage-free systems to perform natural behaviours and movements comes the risk of injury.We evaluated the ability to maintain balance in adult

Objective: The maintenance of surgical instruments is an ongoing problem for surgeons, especially in operations such as rhinoplasty where instrument sharpness is very important.This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of two inexpensive and easily accessible sharpeners that can be used in the operation room immediately before surgery.Materi