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Sandwich panel anti-explosion performance depends on key material factors
How sandwich panels absorb explosive energy through material design and core structure optimization
Narrative Scaffolding: A Narrative-First Framework for Data-Driven Sensemaking
Putting storytelling at the center of how analysts explore and understand data.
Portuguese economy shows a rising rate of surplus value
How capital's share of income grew in Portugal from 1995 to 2022
Temporal-clique query processing is made more efficient
Fast pattern matching in networks where structure and timing both matter
Evaluating the Relationship between Private Childcare Services and Maternal Labour Force Participation in Türkiye Using VECM
How childcare services affect mothers' workforce participation in Türkiye
Sediment extracts boosted Microcystis growth and phosphorus use
How different nutrient sources affect toxic algae growth and toxin production
Image Credit: AI-generated image (OpenAI / DALL·E)Parasite kills Alexandrium minutum and lowers toxin levels across salinities
A parasite reduces toxin production in harmful algae across different salt conditions
Maternal microbiota affects pregnancy outcomes and infant immune development
How changes in maternal bacteria influence pregnancy health and shape infant immunity early in life
A statement urges more reflection on participation in social work research
How service users shape and participate in social work research
ESR-Coach: Leveraging Large Language Models for Training People to Provide Emotionally Supportive Responses
AI coaching system helps people learn to give better emotional support
