Owing to high density, concrete paving blocks (CPB) are highly brittle when subjected to occasional impact loads.Fractures in CPB create riding discomfort and increase maintenance costs.This issue demands the engineering design of CPB suitable for occasional dynamic loadings.Therefore, this study explores the effect of eco-friendly and cheap fiber
How free trade pilot zones enhance agricultural green total factor productivity? Theory and evidence from China
IntroductionGiven the dual constraints of limited resources and environmental concerns, achieving green development in agriculture helps to enhance national food security, resource security, and ecological security.MethodsUtilizing panel data sourced from 30 provinces within China, spanning the years from 2001 to 2021, this paper employs the super-
Christian Responses to Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy and Potential Religious and Spiritual Experiences
This paper explores Christian responses to religious and spiritual experiences (RSEs) associated with psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT).It addresses the challenges of defining and understanding spiritual and religious experiences and examines the theological implications of Wiring Harness PAT-induced RSEs.It highlights the growing acceptance of PAT
Current Situation and Prospects for Aquifer Storage and Water Quality Enhancement (ASWQE) Projects in Korea: A Legal Perspective
The aquifer storage and water quality enhancement (ASWQE) method is a potential alternative to overcome the limitations of water resource policies that focus on surface water and act as an effective measure against water shortage caused by climate change.According to the physical/technical characteristics and operational complexity of the ASQWE, th
1,2,3,4,6-Pentagalloyl Glucose, a RBD-ACE2 Binding Inhibitor to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Infection
The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 virus caused more than 80,155,187 confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide, which has posed a serious threat to global public health and the economy.The development of vaccines and discovery of novel drugs for COVID-19 are urgently needed.Although the FDA-approved SARS-CoV-2 vaccines has been launched in many countries recently