Protection - Science topic

Human Subject Protection (HSP) จริยธรรมการวิจัยในมนุษย์ จุดประสงค์ เรียนรู้จริยธรรมการวิจัยในมนุษย์ https://elearning-necast.nrct.go.th/courses?id=54

Until now, we protected the nature against the society, now we must also protect the society against the nature.

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Mucus produced in the lung has important protective barrier functions that strongly depend on its biomolecular composition, biopolymer network architecture, and viscoelastic properties. However, to date, there has yet to...

In this paper, we investigate initial state privacy protection for discrete‐time nonlinear closed systems. By capturing Riemannian geometric structures inherent in such privacy challenges, we refine the concept of differential privacy through the introduction of an initial state adjacency set based on Riemannian distances. The proposed framework ex...

If protective structures become destabilized and damaged while obstructing geohazards, they can lead to more severe catastrophic consequences. Consequently, there is a necessity to develop enhanced energy dissipating protective structures. This study proposes a novel protective structure: the movable rigid netting barrier. The discrete element meth...

Napjaink egyik egyre inkább kiemelkedő feladata a víz-készletek megőrzése, a vízvisszatartás megvalósítása,amelynek az Európai Unió által elfogadott természet-helyreállítási rendelet is keretet szab. Magyarországterületének mintegy harmada a folyószabályozásokatmegelőzően időszakosan vagy rendszeresen vízjárta terü-let volt. A XVIII-XIX. századi ár...

A tájépítészet magyarországi elismertségének növeke-dése, a tájépítészeti tervezés egyre jelentősebb szerepeazzal jár, hogy a tájépítészeti növényalkalmazás, a tudato-san tervezett kiültetések, mesterséges növénytársulásokegyre erősebben képesek alakítani a hazai flóra összeté-telét és képét. Ugyanakkor az őshonos, és különösen avédett növényfajok...

This paper presents a constant false alarm rate (CFAR) detector for the use in dense multi-target environments. The proposed CFAR detector is based on the Ordered Data Variability (ODV) statistic, allowing for adaptive truncation of interference units. The method generates a Range-Doppler map using a two-dimensional fast Fourier transform and reduc...

Retraction of ‘Application of magnetite nano-hybrid epoxy as protective marine coatings for steel’ by Ayman M. Atta et al., RSC Adv., 2015, 5, 101923–101931, https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA20730D.

The striped hyenas, Hyaena hyaena (Linnaeus, 1758), are listed as Near Threatened (NT) category globally, while they are listed as Vulnerable (VU) category in Türkiye according to the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature). In this study, which was carried out between 2020 and 2023, it is aimed to determine the presence of stripe...

The main aim of our study was to investigate whether COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs are driven by a lack of useful and potentially protective mindware or by contaminated mindware. On the quota sample of 501 adult Slovaks, we also investigated whether personally relevant content improves scientific reasoning by using two versions of scientific reasonin...

The effect of 30-day dark deprivation (light-dark mode 24/0 h) on the dynamics of body weight and the level of Klotho protein in the blood of 4-month-old white mongrel female rats was studied. It was found that prolonged dark deprivation is accompanied by an increase in animal body weight against the background of a statistically significant decrea...

Nowadays, there are much researches on the creation of passive coherent radar systems for detecting aircraft in the airspace. One of them is the use of systems based on Wi Fi signals for detecting a moving target. This paper research the possibility of detecting and determining the parameters of flying targets using Wi Fi radar in nearby area of pr...

Por primera vez en Ecuador, mediante desarrollo jurisprudencial constitucional, a partir de la sentencia Nº253-20-Jh/22 se tutelan derechos a favor de una especie animal (en particular y no en conjunto), como seres autónomos que gozan de un valor inherente individual. Con el análisis de esta sentencia, se evidencia el reconocimiento del alcance, fu...

The growing Machine Learning (ML) services require extensive collections of user data, which may inadvertently include people's private information irrelevant to the services. Various studies have been proposed to protect private attributes by removing them from the data while maintaining the utilities of the data for downstream tasks. Nevertheless...

Harvard University's legacy admissions practices should withstand civil rights challenges because they are protected by the First Amendment's freedom of association, do not violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act when adequately interpreted, and provide unique educational benefits. The dis-parate impact theory the Office for Civil Rights proffered...

Dozens of settlements of various sizes in the North Bohemian brown coal basin had to make way for expanding surface mining in the second half of the 20th century. These included a number of architecturally and historically valuable buildings (mostly not officially protected), most of which, after prior documentation, disappeared without the possibi...

As an important base for cultivating technical and skilled talents in China, vocational colleges play a crucial role in promoting the dynamic inheritance and innovation of Fujian’s intangible cultural heritage. In this regard, this article first briefly analyzes the value of vocational colleges in the protection of intangible cultural heritage, and...

Die Digitalisierung tangiert alle Lebensbereiche. Mit dem digitalen Wandel der Gesellschaft verändern sich auch die Anforderungen an die Rechtsordnung. Das Recht soll digitale Innovation und den Einsatz neuer Technologien ermöglichen. Gleichzeitig soll der Schutz der Grund- und Menschenrechte erhalten und die demokratischen Rechte gewährleistet ble...

The plank road at Beishi Grottoes in Qingyang is an important part of intangible cultural heritage. Studying its response mechanism and safety assessment under earthquake action is of great significance. Through field investigations and seismic simulation analysis of the plank road at Beishi Grottoes in Qingyang, this paper studies the structural r...

Human attitudes about the protection of grizzly bears under the Endangered Species Act

Dozens of settlements of various sizes in the North Bohemian brown coal basin had to make way for expanding surface mining in the second half of the 20th century. These included a number of architecturally and historically valuable buildings (mostly not officially protected), most of which, after prior documentation, disappeared without the possibi...

This study shows a numerical analysis of the ballistic characteristic of a bullet on a targeted stiffened plate. The numerical analysis compares the structural strength of the target plate with stiffener variations of I, L, T, Y, and X types with various material variations of Al 6061-T651, Al 6082-T6, Weldox 460E, and Armox 500T. Numerical simulat...

The critically endangered status of Dipterocarpus semivestitus as identified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts. Despite its critical status, public awareness and support for the preservation of this species remain unclear. This study investigates the level of public awar...

Dissipators are the components that are integrated into the flexible net barrier to absorb the impact energy during rockfall events. Upon impact, the dissipator experiences dynamic loads which makes its quasi-static characterization under low loading rate not totally adequate to describe their behavior observed on-site. This article aims to address...

A Constituição Federal de 1988 protege tanto a liberdade acadêmica quanto a liberdade de expressão, mas algumas situações concretas envolvendo a abrangência e os limites do discurso acadêmico tornam tênue o seu campo protetivo em razão da justaposição entre essas duas liberdades. Partindo de um diagnóstico sobre lacunas teóricas e jurisprudenciais...

El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar los aranceles como una herramienta clave en la política comercial de México, enfocándose en la protección de la industria nacional y la generación de ingresos fiscales. Los aranceles, al encarecer los productos importados, favorecen el consumo de bienes nacionales y estimulan la producción local en sec...

This book talks about how it is not easy to implement legal and voluntary governance frameworks aimed protecting rights of the poor

We study and classify the emergence of protected edge modes at the junction of one-dimensional materials. Using symmetries of Lagrangian planes in boundary symplectic spaces, we present a novel proof of the periodic table of topological insulators in one dimension. We show that edge modes necessarily arise at the junction of two materials having di...

Adversarial detection protects models from adversarial attacks by refusing suspicious test samples. However, current detection methods often suffer from weak generalization: their effectiveness tends to degrade significantly when applied to adversarially trained models rather than naturally trained ones, and they generally struggle to achieve consi...

Global multi-stakeholder initiatives (global MSIs) have become a cornerstone of modern governance. However, critics disparage MSIs (1) for giving too much power to private actors, specifically corporations, and (2) for allowing organizations from one state to influence another’s affairs. This criticism holds true in particular for the Habermasian a...

Structural materials for protective applications are exposed to complex environments including impacts under a wide range of loading velocities. Bioinspired Bouligand-type structural materials show high impact resistance under quasi-static and low-velocity impacts. However, their protective performance under high-velocity impact is lacking investig...

In this chapter, we build on Hart’s (2021) concepts of ambiguously sexual interactions and trajectory guarding and a number of ways. First, we contextualize the concepts within the management and psychology literatures, framing trajectory guarding as a form of coping. Second, we develop a model of coping with ambiguously sexual interactions in whic...

If a local Hamiltonian eigenstate is mapped to another state by local operators commuting with the Hamiltonian terms, the latter is also an eigenstate. This basic observation implies a no-go result for being a unique ground state, short-range entangled and protected against local perturbations.

"Rule of Law" is not merely a legal term it's the cornerstone of democracy, human rights, and justice in any state. It implies equality before the law, checks on executive power, judicial independence, and protection of civil liberties. But the pressing question remains does Bangladesh truly operate under the ideals of the rule of law, or is it mor...

En Suisse, peu d’études ont mesuré la prévalence du burnout plusieurs années de suite dans une même population, alors qu’il touche environ 10 à 15 % des jeunes selon les études internationales. Cet article présente une recherche dont l’objectif est de documenter la santé des élèves de 11 à 13 ans dans le contexte scolaire au travers de plusieurs te...

Durante nove anos, foi realizado o monitoramento de lagartos na Estação Ecológica Raso da Catarina abrangendo as fitofisionomias de caatinga arbórea e caatinga arbórea-arbustiva. Testamos e aperfeiçoamos um protocolo de monitoramento a ser integrado à caixa de ferramentas do Programa Monitora. Este estudo buscou responder a questões cruciais para v...

Improvement of sowing material of flax seeds by selection of protective and stimulating compositions

Time spent in nature is restorative for both our physical and mental health. Awe is frequently evoked by nature experiences and increasingly linked to pro-environmental behaviours. Yet, research into awe’s influence on environmental managers specifically is sparse. Through a survey-based empirical study, we examined water professionals’ experiences...

Wójtowicz argues that when a person puts another in danger, he owes the latter the obligation to help him. He maintains that by creating a fetus, the mother is placing him in a state of peril. Therefore, she is obligated to protect him. How so? By bringing him to term after a full nine months of pregnancy. Therefore, my theory of evictionism is err...

Existing research links standard bicycle lanes with increased levels of bicyclist commuting. Here we question how newer facility types fare relative to standard bicycle lanes. Using 6 years of longitudinal data across 14,011 block groups in 28 US cities, we find that block groups that installed protected bicycle lanes experienced bicycle commuter i...

Subject of study. The published article is determined for studying such a question as establishing criminal liability in Ukraine for criminal attacks on the health of judges and officials of the International Criminal Court in connection with their administration of justice.

Teaching security analysis at university allows future professionals to acquire with the necessary skills to protect and maintain the integrity of digital infrastructures. This work presents a board game and its practical use for teaching security analysis in 1st-year bachelor students. The game has been employed in the past four years and our perc...

The European Court of Human Rights case law regarding the protection of freedom of association is rich. The Court has issued numerous judgments confirming or challenging the decisions of national authorities on the ban of associations' activities. This paper focuses solely on the ban on political parties , considering their significance in public l...

CW@PBD composites with trace PBD loading achieve negative permittivity, enabling superior EMI shielding (39.0 dB), microwave absorption (RL min = −49.2 dB), and Joule heating (255.68 °C at 3.0 V).

Unrealistic optimism is one of the most pervasive phenomena across various cultures and populations. However, researchers have not clarified its consequences. Thus, this study clarifies the role of unrealistic optimism by investigating the specific paths through which unrealistic optimism exerts its effects. Specifically, guided by the protection m...

Understanding the impacts of anthropogenic activities on groundwater is crucial for its management and utilization. However, predicting anthropogenic impacts on groundwater remains challenging due to their complexity. As any anthropogenic activity generates carbon emissions, we employed carbon emissions to characterize the intensity of anthropogeni...

The right to freedom of thought (RFoT) is generally considered to imply three substantive freedoms: that inner thoughts shall not be impermissibly altered; that persons shall not be forced to reveal their unmanifested thoughts; and that persons shall not be punished for their thoughts. It is often assumed that the right protects these freedoms in a...

Develiping tourism raises the complex question of ‘cultural preservation’. When does culture need to be protected? how can it be ‘preserved’? What is authenticity? How to judge what is ‘authentic’ and what is not?

The issue of ecology is a pressing crisis that impacts all fields and demands attention. The solution lies in constructing buildings that honor nature and culture. To achieve this aim, we must prioritize ecologically-minded education emphasizing sustainability and the protection of ourselves, nature, and cultural values. This study delves into ecol...

Sinai Catherine’s Monastery, the most ancient Greek Orthodox monastery, is a symbol of the excellent historical and cultural ties of the two ancient nations, Egypt and Greece. It is a bridge of culture hosted by Egypt and we have to protect its status and its character as has been for centuries.

In the digital era, data security is essential for preventing unwanted access to information. To improve message security, this study intends to apply a mixture of three cryptographic algorithms: RSA, Vigenere cipher, and permutation cipher. The Vigenere and permutation ciphers are used to the message content to add an extra degree of security, whi...

This study examines two manufacturing processes used for producing vehicle occupant protection modules. Case Study 1 analyzes deviations affecting the "claxon" function, while Case Study 2 compares data from two assembly lines producing the same product but equipped with machinery from different suppliers. Five research questions are addressed to e...

The legal regulation of private security in Serbia began in 2013 with the adoption of laws and secondary legislation in that area. Private security can be divided in various ways depending on the criteria. In the paper, the authors singled out only one form in which it appears (technical protection), and they explore the supervision by the police....

Silent marginalization is a destructive force. Management must see it as a critical cultural and operational risk, rooted in poor leadership and processes, and actively work to eradicate it through transparency, meritocracy, and accountability. Employees facing it must protect their confidence, strategically document and advocate for themselves, an...

Adolescents often use self-handicapping (e.g., procrastination or excuses) to protect self-esteem by blaming external factors for potential failure, rather than ability. This strategy helps them avoid negative self-evaluation but can hinder long-term growth.

Drawing on the observation of a growing concern in Switzerland for the expansion of the list of ‹protected› groups under the criminal provision on hate crimes, this paper aims to answer the question of which criteria should guide the selection of identity characteristics in law. To this end, it provides a critical synthesis of the different criteri...

In many developing countries, it is estimated that about two third of the population relies heavily on the traditional practitioners and medicinal plants to meet primary healthcare needs. Andrographispaniculata is a medicinal plant it has bioactive compounds which will help in protecting the biological system from gastrointestinal activity.

This study aims to analyze the legal protection and fulfillment of health insurance rights for employees at PT. Anugrah Cipta Karyatama, and to examine the obstacles in the implementation of the BPJS Ketenagakerjaan program. Employing an empirical juridical approach, data was collected through observation and interviews with management and employee...

This research aims to examine the role of the Constitutional Court (MK) in protecting and guaranteeing the right to education as part of human rights and the constitutional rights of Indonesian citizens.Education enshrined in Article 31 of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia is a fundamental right of every citizen that must be fulfil...

Our qualitative study focused on how K-5 principals perceived and supported intraschool teacher peer observation practices (POPs). Research questions addressed their perceptions of POPs and strategies used or recommended for supporting them. We interviewed nine school leaders from two divisions in a mid-Atlantic U.S. state. Perception-related findi...

Maraknya serangan siber yang menimpa ruang siber Indonesia beberapa waktu ini, mengakibatkan terjadinya kehilangan data pada beberapa perusahaan. Jelas, serangan siber yang terjadi sangat membahayakan data perusahaan. Pada tahun 2022, perusahaan PT. Global Media Utama Teknologi mengalami penyerangan siber ransomware yang mengakibatkan hilangnya dat...

This poster explores how academic, financial, and work stressors—as well as coping styles and social support—predict emotional distress in KPU undergraduates. Findings highlight the impact of avoidant coping and academic stress, and the protective role of family support. It was presented at the 2025 Connecting Minds Undergraduate Research Conferenc...

Plumbon Estuary shoreline erosion have been a serious problems since early 2000's. Several mitigation have been implemented to sustain wave abrasion and tidal erosion such as rubble mound. However the shoreline changes still occur as the implemented coastal structures could not match the wave force and tidal erosion to protect the shoreline. In thi...

Qatari Family Law No. 22 of 2006 is a comprehensive legal framework that regulates a wide range of financial and non-financial aspects of family matters in Qatar. The law, a reflection of Qatari society’s unique needs and values, is significantly influenced by societal and cultural factors. Including provisions that protect women’s status and promo...

This paper aims to analyze the evolution of case law regarding the understanding of the right to health in the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. This work hypothesizes that the time it took to understand the right to health as autonomous has directly impacted its interpretation and the formulation of reparatory measures. The autonomy of the rig...

N- Alloc protected furfuryl amino alcohols derived from furfural and L- or D-valinol were subjected to Torii-type ester electrosynthesis to obtain the corresponding unsaturated esters. These served as key intermediates to prepare enantioenriched ( S )- and (R)- unsaturated amides by N -Alloc deprotection which induced concomitant methoxymethyl grou...

Battery pack enclosures serve a crucial purpose in the safe storage and protection of energy cells. Their primary function is to securely contain lithium-ion batteries and seal them within a durable structure.

Oyster reefs–based soft coastal protection has emerged as a sustainable solution (Xu et al., 2023). However, it is difficult to quantify the wave attenuation of oyster reefs due to their different reef types, special spatial structures, rich voids and rough surfaces (Kitsikoudis et al., 2020). In addition, the wave attenuation mechanism is nonethel...

Sand nourishments are increasingly utilised to protect low-lying coastal areas against coastal erosion and sea level rise. To face projected higher rates of sea level rise, there have been proposals for nourishment strategies that involve significantly greater volumes of sand. For instance, Haasnoot et al. (2020) estimated that to address extreme s...

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly being considered for implementation in coastal engineering projects around the world as a means of enhancing coastal protection, resiliency, and sustainability. With this increased emphasis on nature-based features, the need to evaluate the efficacy of NbS project designs has never been greater. Numeric...

The role of adaptive solutions for reducing coastal risks is a crucial issue that is increasingly captivating the coastal community. The present work analyzes attached/detached rubble mound breakwaters designed to protect vertical walls with very shallow foreshores. In particular, we aim to understand the behavior of these protective structures in...

Current coastal protection strategy in mainland Portugal defines beach and shoreface nourishment as a valid measure to mitigate coastal erosion in some erosional hot-spots. Here we discuss the relevance of setting appropriate monitoring boundaries to assess the effectiveness and performance of three nourishment interventions and therefore to conclu...

Die fortschreitende Digitalisierung bringt sowohl Chancen als auch Risiken für Schweizer Gemeinde- und Stadtverwaltungen mit sich. Besonders der Datenschutz und die Datensicherheit stellen zentrale Herausforderungen dar. Aufgrund der zunehmenden Digitalisierung in öffentlichen Verwaltungen steigt das Volumen an erfassten und verarbeiteten Daten kon...

Valletta’s Grand Harbour is a natural shelter that has been home to a variety of activities for many centuries. The protection of Grand Harbour against waves is mainly ensured by a system of two breakwaters at its entrance, built during the British era at the beginning of the 20th century. However, due to Malta’s central position in the Mediterrane...