Theoretical framework and experimental validation for monitoring the glass transition temperature of thermosets using a low-cost Fresnel reflection sensor by James DR. Talbot, David King, Francisco N. Bogonez, Venkata R. Machavaram, Dee Harris, Madhav Ramesh, Surya D. Pandita, Liwei Wang, Maximilian Hlatky, Gerard F. Fernando

“…The first part of this paper reports on the theoretical basis for using an optical fibre-based Fresnel reflection sensor for monitoring the cross-linking reactions, and subsequently, the evolution of the glass transition temperature. The Fresnel reflection sensor is produced by cleaving an optical fibre to obtain an end-face that is perpendicular. …”
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Application of Multidomain Cognitive Training in a Tele-Neurorehabilitation Setting for Treatment of Post-Stroke Cognitive Disorders by Marianna Contrada, Loris Pignolo, Martina Vatrano, Caterina Pucci, Isabel Mantia, Federica Scarfone, Maria Quintieri, Antonio Cerasa, Gennarina Arabia

“…Here, we present evidence of a novel kind of therapy at home aimed at contrasting the heterogenic evolution of stroke patients using a multidomain cognitive approach. …”
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Serrated chips morphology and formation mechanism of laser additive manufactured materials for subtractive machining by Meng Liu, Guohe Li, Shanshan Zhao, Yujun Cai, Chunzheng Duan

“…Therefore, this study investigated the evolution mechanism of chip morphology in two types of Fe/Ni-based laser cladding layers, focusing on the effects of cutting speed. …”
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Computationally-efficient rendering of diffuse reflections for geometrical acoustics based room simulation by Ewert Stephan D., Gößling Nico, Buttler Oliver, van de Par Steven, Hu Hongmei

“…In a technical evaluation, the temporal evolution of echo density showed a comparable profile for the suggested method and real rooms.…”
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Numerical Investigation on the Effect of Fuel-Rich Degree in the RBCC Engine under the Ejector Mode by Yizhi Yao, Mingbo Sun, Menglei Li, Peibo Li, An Bin, Rui Gu, Jiaoru Wang, Feng Wei, Taiyu Wang, Jikai Chen

“…Nevertheless, the subsonic-supersonic mixing layer exhibits low evolution, resulting in a decrease in reaction efficiency from 29.2% to 12.0% as the Φ decreases from 3.2 to 1.6. …”
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Effects of desulfurized gypsum on shrinkage behavior of alkali-activated slag (AAS) and hybrid alkali-activated cement (HAC) by Lili Xue, Zhenkun Ni, Zhengning Zhou, Zuhua Zhang, Houren Xiong, Hao Wang, Xifeng Zhuge, Hongfei Liu

“…The effects of DSG type and content on the hydration kinetics, mechanical properties, autogenous/drying shrinkage, and microstructure evolution of the AAMs were investigated. Results indicate that DSG can retard the hydration process and reduce the formation of gel products. …”
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Characteristics and Clinical Course of Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction and ST-segment Elevation with and without Interatrial Block by Francisco de Jesús Valladares Carvajal, Verónica Mercedes Carretero Acosta, Raimundo Carmona Puerta, Aymara Marcia Hernández Cardoso, Ernesto Julio Bernal Valladares

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to evaluate the characteristics and clinical evolution of patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction with and without interatrial block. …”
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Sensitivity of CO2 and CH4 Annual Cycles to Different Meteorological Variables at a Rural Site in Northern Spain by Isidro A. Pérez, M. Luisa Sánchez, M. Ángeles García, Nuria Pardo

“…Recirculation factor and trajectory direction were obtained from calculations based on this trajectory model, and a nonparametric procedure was used to obtain a smooth evolution. The main results are higher concentrations obtained during the night, attributed to lower dispersion in this period. …”
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Increases in vegetation cover increase response more to climate change than to human activities in the Baiyangdian watershed by Jiashan Gao, Jianying Yang

“…By analysing the spatial and temporal characteristics of vegetation cover in the Baiyangdian watershed, we investigated the response of climate change and human activities to vegetation cover, and revealed the evolution patterns and driving mechanisms of vegetation cover under changing environments. …”
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Official Development Assistance in Japan's Strategy in Central Asia by O. A. Dobrinskaya

“…The research starts from the brief overview of history of the ODA and then proceeds to the coverage of Japan’s ODA towards Central Asia to demonstrate how the evolution of Japan’s political priorities manifested itself in the country’s assistance policy. …”
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Characterizing Surface Deformation of the Earthquake-Induced Daguangbao Landslide by Combining Satellite- and Ground-Based InSAR by Xiaomeng Wang, Wenjun Zhang, Jialun Cai, Xiaowen Wang, Zhouhang Wu, Jing Fan, Yitong Yao, Binlin Deng

“…The post-earthquake evolution of the DGBL has garnered significant attention in recent years; however, its deformation patterns remain poorly characterized owing to the complex local topography. …”
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Genomic, Evolutionary, and Pathogenic Characterization of a New <i>Polerovirus</i> in Traditional Chinese Medicine <i>Viola philippica</i> by Yuanling Chen, Gaoxiang Chen, Jiaping Yu, Yali Zhou, Shifang Fei, Haorong Chen, Jianxiang Wu, Shuai Fu

“…Two potential recombination events were identified within ORF2, ORF3a, and ORF3, providing insights into the genetic diversity and evolution history of this novel polerovirus. An infectious cDNA clone of VPPV was successfully constructed and shown to infect <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i>. …”
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Extreme high temperatures and heatwave events across Europe in 2023 by Yuqing Sun, Gensuo Jia, Xiyan Xu

“…Here, we investigated the spatial patterns and seasonal evolution of heatwaves over Europe in 2023. Overall, Europe was unusually warm with prolonged seasons and expanded spatial extent of heatwaves in 2023 compared to the baseline period (1991–2020). …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of short- and long-term complications in pediatric burns by Carlos Delgado-Miguel, Lara Fuentes Gómez, Ada García Morán, Miriam Miguel-Ferrero, Mercedes Díaz, Juan Carlos López-Gutiérrez

“…Predictive factors for the development of complications after burns (time of evolution, burned total body surface area, and acute phase reactants) were analyzed using sensitivity and specificity analysis (ROC curves). …”
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Patterns of Location and Other Determinants of Retail Stores in Urban Commercial Districts in Changchun, China by Feilong Hao, Yuxin Yang, Shijun Wang

“…First, the interaction between consumer behavior and location choice in retail stores promotes the evolution of retail formats and trends in the development of comprehensive, specialized, and hierarchical retail commercial spaces. …”
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A new method for the experimental study of fatigue behaviour of thermoplastic materials by M. Basso, A. Crevatin, M. Celotto, M. Sanità

“…The target of the project is to find effective tools for predicting life endurance and damage evolution of plastic materials and components under mechanical/thermal service loading, in order to support the development of new material formulations and the design and optimization of structural components. …”
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A Metaheuristic Approach to Detecting and Mitigating DDoS Attacks in Blockchain-Integrated Deep Learning Models for IoT Applications by Manal Alkhammash

“…As a concern of its huge evolution, privacy, and security are vital problems where IoT devices are always susceptible to cyberattacks. …”
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Identification of Inequities in Green Visibility and Ways to Increase Greenery in Neighborhoods: A Case Study of Wuhan, China by Xiaohua Guo, Chang Liu, Shibo Bi, Yuling Tang

“…However, the long-term spatio-temporal evolution of green visibility and equity remains underexplored. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on Limitations of Autonomous Driving and Its Impact on Accidents and Collisions by Amit Chougule, Vinay Chamola, Aishwarya Sam, Fei Richard Yu, Biplab Sikdar

“…The emergence of autonomous driving represents a pivotal milestone in the evolution of the transportation system, integrating seamlessly into the daily lives of individuals due to its array of advantages over conventional vehicles. …”
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A menu of standards for green infrastructure in England: effective and equitable or a race to the bottom? by Mike Grace, Alison Smith, Ian Mell, Jane Houghton, Peter Neal

“…This paper draws on original research into the design of a menu of GI standards for England, commissioned by Natural England—a United Kingdom Government agency. It describes the evolution of the standards within the context of United Kingdom government policy initiatives for nature and climate. …”
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