A microfocus study on basic-oxygen-furnace slag thin sections to understand the principles of vanadium incorporation by Sophie Wunderlich, Sven Hampel, Dario Ferreira Sanchez, Thomas Schirmer, Ursula E. A. Fittschen

“…This study presents a synchrotron chemical-imaging investigation based on a combined micro X-ray fluorescence, micro X-ray diffraction and micro X-ray absorption near-edge structure analysis, enabling new insights into vanadium incorporation in BOF slags. …”
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Impact of annealing on structural and optical properties of sol-gel derived samarium silica nanocomposites by Aryan Boora, Bhavna Rohilla, Priya Malik, Supriya Sehrawat, Sushma Kumari, Anisha Sharma, Kirti Dahiya, Surender Duhan

“…Field emission microscopy and structural analysis reveal that precise annealing promotes the consolidation of nanoscale domains, leading to improved crystallinity and enhanced connectivity between samarium species and the silica matrix. …”
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A novel AI-based CNN model to predict the structural performance of monopile used for offshore wind energy systems by Sajid Ali, Muhammad Waleed, Daeyong Lee

“…The AI-CNN model forecasted a 50-year extreme wind speed (EWS) of 21.61 m/s, 5.3 % higher than the Gumbel algorithm, guaranteeing conventional load calculations. Structural analysis by means of BLADED software demonstrated that critical load sub-components, such as the y-force and x-moment, amplified by up to 10 %, strengthening safety limits under extreme circumstances. …”
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Towards climate-resilient conservation: Integrating genetics and environmental factors in determining adaptive units of a xeric shrub by Yong-Zhi Yang, Pei-Wei Sun, Chong-Yi Ke, Min-Xin Luo, Jui-Tse Chang, Chien-Ti Chao, Run-Hong Gao, Pei-Chun Liao

“…ENM identified the central-east and west-north regions as optimal habitats, while GF analysis revealed seed and breeding zones based on 1637 climate-adaptive SNPs, indicating significant genetic differentiation linked to temperature and precipitation. Population structure analysis revealed both congruences and discrepancies between genetic and climatic clustering, particularly in peripheral regions, suggesting that adaptive genes may not follow isolation-by-distance rules like neutral genes. …”
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Assessment of genetic diversity of Turkish and Algerian native sheep breeds by Abdelkader AMEUR AMEUR, Onur YILMAZ, Nezih ATA, Ibrahim CEMAL, Semir Bechir Suheil GAOUAR

“…The highest number of private alleles with a frequency above 5 % was observed in Ouled Djellal sheep. Structure analysis of populations studied revealed the most appropriate K with four genetic clusters. …”
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Needle ZrO x loaded NiFe2O4 catalysts for Photo-Fenton degradation of bisphenol A and 4 nitrophenol by Velu Manikandan, Duraisamy Elango, Velu Subash, Ponnuchamy Kumar, Jeyakumar Saranya Packialakshmi, Palaniyappan Jayanthi, You Jae Sun, Kwang Soup Song

“…Abstract This study investigates the synthesis of ZrO x -loaded NiFe2O4 photocatalysts (1, 2, and 3 wt%) through co-precipitation and wet impregnation methods for environmental and health applications. The structural analysis revealed a cubic crystal structure, with ZrO x doping enhancing charge separation and mobility by converting the morphology from fibrous to needle-like. …”
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Evaluation of design method used for a novel type of precast shear wall by experiment and nonlinear time history analysis by Zhi-Wei Cao, Hai-Bo Fang, Xin-Xu Ma, Shi-Qian Zhang, Xiong Liu

“…Moreover, a nonlinear time history analysis aimed to provide additional evaluation was conducted on a real 20-storey engineering structure using the structural analysis software ETABS. The inter-story drift ratio of both analytical models were not greater than 1/120 under rarely earthquakes, which substantiates the accuracy and soundness of the structural hierarchy-based design method.…”
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Preparation, structural characterization, and functional properties of a tilapia-soybean dual proteins: Effects of different complexation modes by Xinyi Qin, Pengzhi Hong, Liangyu Zhao, Mengya Xie, Chunxia Zhou, Qingguan Liu

“…The effects of these methods on the structure and functional properties of the tilapia-soybean dual proteins were then analyzed. Structural analysis revealed that TPI combined with SPI through non-covalent forces and disulfide bonds under pH-regulation, leading to structural changes. …”
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Evolution of Rockfall Based on Structure from Motion Reconstruction of Street View Imagery and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Data: Case Study from Koto Panjang, Indonesia by Tiggi Choanji, Michel Jaboyedoff, Yuniarti Yuskar, Anindita Samsu, Li Fei, Marc-Henri Derron

“…The results reveal a total rockfall retreat of 5270 m³, with an average annual rate of 7.53 m³/year. Structural analysis identified six major discontinuity sets and confirmed inherent instability within the rock mass. …”
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Wind pressure characterization on ground-mounted solar PV systems: A combined experimental and numerical study by Krishna Debnath, Jagadish Barman, Chien-Chun Hsieh, Chao-Yang Huang, Rei-Cheng Juang, Chih-Wei Chiu, Chung-Feng Jeffrey Kuo

“…CFD simulations validated these findings with high accuracy (RMSE <0.2), also replicating turbulence intensity (13 % at panel height). Structural analysis under critical wind (100.8 km/h) confirmed structural integrity, showing a maximum von Mises stress of 201.55 MPa, strain of 0.0012, and deformation of 6 mm, all safely below material limits (yield strength: 235 MPa). …”
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Spray-Drying Microencapsulation of Grape Pomace Extracts with Alginate-Based Coatings and Bioaccessibility of Phenolic Compounds by Josipa Martinović, Rita Ambrus, Mirela Planinić, Gabriela Perković, Gordana Šelo, Ana-Marija Klarić, Ana Bucić-Kojić

“…Encapsulation significantly improved the <i>BI</i> of individual phenolics, with the highest <i>BI</i> values for gallocatechin gallate (2028.7%), epicatechin gallate (476.4%) and <i>o</i>-coumaric acid (464.2%) obtained from the SA-GEL microcapsules. Structural analysis confirmed amorphous matrices in all systems, which improved solubility and stability. …”
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Order–Disorder-Type Transitions Through a Multifractal Procedure in Cu-Zn-Al Alloys—Experimental and Theoretical Design by Constantin Plăcintă, Valentin Nedeff, Mirela Panainte-Lehăduş, Elena Puiu Costescu, Tudor-Cristian Petrescu, Sergiu Stanciu, Maricel Agop, Diana-Carmen Mirilă, Florin Nedeff

“…As such, from an experimental point of view, differential thermal analysis has been performed with the help of a DSC Netzsch STA 449 F1 Jupiter calorimeter with high levels of sensitivity, and the structural analysis has been accomplished through X-ray diffraction and SEM analysis. …”
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Analyzing the ecologicality and functionality of kiln architecture in China through KH coder data mining algorithm and hierarchical event coding by Runze Liu, Xiang Wang, Lin Yuan, Yunting Gao, Yan Zhang, Mengsi Yang, Weicong Li

“…Abstract Recent studies focused on the ecological characteristics, heritage conservation, and economic benefits of kiln architecture, with most studies emphasizing structural analysis while neglecting the interaction mechanisms between architecture and ecological environment. …”
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A Framework for Early Detection of Glaucoma in Retinal Fundus Images Using Deep Learning by Murali Govindan, Vinod Kumar Dhakshnamurthy, Kannan Sreerangan, Manikanda Devarajan Nagarajan, Suresh Kumar Rajamanickam

“…This study utilizes publicly accessible datasets, including the Online Retinal Fundus Image Database for Glaucoma Analysis and Research (ORIGA), Structured Analysis of the Retina (STARE), and Retinal Fundus Glaucoma Challenge (REFUGE). …”
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Inhibiting inter-layer gliding in transition metal layered oxides through interphase engineering for sodium-ion batteries by Xing Zhou, Chao Yang, Xiaowei Liu, Xin Peng, Yongyuan Zhou, Liguang Wang, Tongchao Liu, Ya You, Jun Lu

“…In this study, we elucidate that gliding at the X2/Y3 (X, Y = P or O) interphase layer can be thermodynamically inhibited through an energetically driven gliding-inhibition mechanism, by systematic structural analysis and correlated energy calculations. …”
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Evaluating secondary structure changes in beta-lactoglobulin induced by supercritical CO2 treatment by Rahul Venkatram, Silvia de Lamo Castellvi, Luis Rodriguez-Saona, Rafael Jiménez-Flores

“…The β-LG was isolated from reconstituted WMP via isoelectric precipitation and membrane filtration, and secondary structure analysis was conducted via UV-absorption, intrinsic and extrinsic, circular dichroism, and Fourier-transform mid infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Development and analysis of flexible Mn–Co ferrite material incorporating dual-Rectangular nested resonator (DRNR) for enhanced oil impurity sensing by Md.Golam Rabbani, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Mohamad A. Alawad, Norbahiah Misran, Yazeed Alkhrijah, Abdulmajeed M. Alenezi

“…A flexible microwave material incorporating Mn–Co ferrite nanoparticles, synthesized via the sol-gel method, was developed for oil impurity detection within the 2–6 GHz frequency range. Structural analysis using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) revealed crystallite sizes of 21.67–22.53 nm and lattice constants ranging from 9.6873 to 9.7423 Å, dependent on composition. …”
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Genetic Characterization of Spring Wheat Cultivars from a High-Altitude Region in China Using a 100K Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism Panel by Yanlin Yao, Na Liu, Wenyan Ma, Yunlong Liang, Yun Li, Dong Cao, Baolong Liu

“…Of the cultivars, 58.2% of cultivars contained excellent marker genes in the range of 20 to 29. Genetic structure analysis revealed that the cultivars were grouped into five subgroups. …”
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A high-precision edge detection technique for magnetic anomaly signals based on a self-attention mechanism by Ju Haihua, Wang Li, Yang Jie, Liu Gaochuan, Xia Zhong, Jiao Jian, Zhang Le, Dai Bo

“…It holds significant importance in geological structure analysis and mineral exploration. Deep learning methods, which can automatically capture complex magnetic anomaly features, have been widely applied in boundary detection. …”
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Acaricide Resistance Monitoring and Structural Insights for Precision <i>Tetranychus urticae</i> Management by Said Kewedar, Qi-Ren Chen, Timothy W. Moural, Carah Lo, Elsie Umbel, Peter J. Forrence, Douglas B. Walsh, Fang Zhu

“…The G132A in <i>Tucytb</i> was identified in 68.75% of hop and 40% of mint TSSM populations, while the I1017F in <i>TuCHS 1</i> was found in 94% of hop and 100% of mint populations. Structural analysis revealed key interactions between acaricides and target proteins in both wild-type and mutant variants, providing novel insights into the functional impacts of these mutations. …”
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