The capability to present electronic media that can preserve information is highly restricted to few decades (e.g., a lifetime of DVD media does not exceed 100 years), and therefore the question of how to preserve documents for more than thousands or millions of years presents a challenging task.In this article, we discuss three thinkable possibili
Sustaining the integrity of the threatened self: A cluster-randomised trial among social assistance applicants in the Netherlands.
Stereotypes and stigma associated with living on welfare or a low income can be a psychological threat that hampers performance and undermines aspirations.Our paper explores the potential of a novel self-affirmation intervention to mitigate such adverse impacts.The intervention comprises a verbal self-affirmation exercise for applicants during thei
A mixed methods study of using wasta in healthcare services in Palestine: predictors, consequences and proposed solutions
Abstract Background Equity in access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right.Yet studies demonstrate that some people receive preferential treatment while others are discriminated against.Wasta is a prevalent strategy whereby personal connections are used for influence and may result in gaining unfair advantages over others.This study ai
ANALYSIS OF RESIDUAL STRESS OF OIL AND GAS PIPELINE WITH TYPE I PLAIN DENT
Maintain a high level of integrity and reliability of pipelines for oil and gas pipeline industry is essential.Due to various reasons,there will lead to the pipeline failure.Among them,pipeline defect is the main reason to the failure of itself.And dent defect is one of the general defect types.Therefore,it is necessary to conduct a further Bodysui