A brief overview of several earthquake catalog visualization methods by Pei He, Huai Zhang, Yaolin Shi

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Chitosan and its derivatives-based nanostructures in conjunction with their versatile applications in bio-medicine for alleviating contiguous diseases by Ayesha Anwar, Ayesha Anwar, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Farooq Warsi, Ibrahim A. Alsafari, Roberto Parra-Saldívar, Roberto Parra-Saldívar, Guadalupe Gutiérrez-Soto, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal

“…This review focuses on the advent of chitosan-based nanostructures, highlighting their physicochemical characteristics, methods for structural modification, and the functionalization of chitosan into its derivatives, which may aid in understanding its benefits and cellular significance. …”
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Structural Damage Identification Using PID-Based Search Algorithm: A Control-Theory Inspired Application by Kuang Shi, Tingting Sun

“…We developed finite element programs for a 10-element simply supported beam, a 21-element truss, and a 7-story steel frame, assigning damage factors to each element as design variables. The Relative Frequency Change Rate (RFCR) and Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC) were calculated as objective functions for PSA iteration; comparative studies were then conducted against Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Genetic Algorithm (GA), and Simulated Annealing (SA) in terms of damage identification accuracy, computational efficiency, and noise robustness. …”
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Development of high antioxidant / high fiber functional peach nectar containing lutein/lycopene and various dietary fibers using D-optimal mixture design optimization by Masumeh Takalloo, Babak Ghanbarzadeh, Mostafa Soltani, Pasquale M. Falcone

“…For developing a type of healthy and functional drink with high fiber and antioxidant properties, three types of dietary fiber (bamboo fiber, citrus fiber, and polydextrose) and two types of carotenoids (lycopene and lutein) were used in the peach nectar-based formulations. …”
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Assessment of Isometric Shoulder Strength in Swimmers: A Validation and Reliability Study of the ASH and iASH Tests by Hugo Ogando-Berea, Santiago Virgós-Abelleira, Pablo Hernandez-Lucas, Fernando Zarzosa-Alonso

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Sports Biomechanics Analysis: Assisting Effectiveness Evaluations for Wearable Compliant Elbow Joint Powered Exoskeleton by Huibin Qin, Kai Liu, Zefeng Zhang, Jie Zheng, Zhili Hou, Lina Li, Ruiqin Li

“…Firstly, a powered wearable elbow exoskeleton with variable stiffness is proposed. Through theoretical calculation, the power efficiency formula of exoskeleton is derived. …”
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On the Generalized Inverse Gaussian Volatility in the Continuous Ho–Lee Model by Roman V. Ivanov

“…The obtained formulas are determined by the values of the Humbert confluent hypergeometric function of two variables. A numerical experiment shows that the third and fourth moments of the bond prices differentiate substantially in the continuous Ho–Lee and GIG continuous Ho–Lee models.…”
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Fuzzy goal programming approach for solving linear fractional programming problems with fuzzy conditions by Rajeev Prasad, Indrani Maiti, Sapan Das, Surapati Pramanik, Tarni Mandal

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Spatiotemporal Evolution and Multi-Driver Dynamics of Sea-Level Changes in the Yellow–Bohai Seas (1993–2023) by Lujie Xiong, Fengwei Wang, Yanping Jiao, Yunqi Zhou

“…Temporal and spatial variations were examined through nonlinear least squares fitting to capture interannual variability and decadal amplitude distributions. Empirical orthogonal function (EOF) analysis identified the first three modes, explaining 90.40%, 2.78%, and 1.47% of the total variance, respectively, and their spatial patterns and temporal coefficients were derived. …”
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Effect of drought disturbance in a sclerophyll forest on the micromammal community in the Río Clarillo National Park, Metropolitan Region, Chile by Susan Fletcher, Carlos Sarmiento, Gisela C. Stotz, Verónica Quirici

“…Community indices such as Shannon–Wiener and Pielou were calculated. The Coefficient of Variation was used to study functional diversity for each trait separately. …”
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The Relationship between Core Stability Muscles Isometric Strength and Endurance with the Postural Control and Walking Endurance in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Behnam Moradi, Seyed Sadreddin Shojaedin

“…On the other hand, no significant relationship was found between core muscles isometric tests with 6-minute with walk functional among the patients multiple sclerosis. Conclusion: Despite the significant relationship between core muscles isometric strength and endurance in patients MS on one of the functional capability variables (balance), it should be stated that taking advantage of other methods (dynamic methods and methods like Electromyography) is required in order to achieve more verified and certain results.…”
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Matrix Method of Defect Analysis for Structures with Areas of Considerable Stiffness Differences by Monika Mackiewicz, Tadeusz Chyży

“…Unlike traditional FEM discretization, which increases computational time calculations due to mesh refinement in stiffness-variable areas, the proposed method maintains a consistent discretization while adjusting shape functions to reflect internal stiffness changes. …”
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Reliability and Accuracy of Ultrasonographic Muscle Thickness Measurements: Evaluating Key Postural Stabilisers in Rehabilitation by Arkadiusz Żurawski, Natalia Barańska, Aleksandra Tomala, Edyta Majorczyk, Joanna Macierzyńska

“…Its capacity to provide real-time visualisation of muscle structure and function underpins its utility in clinical practice and scientific research. …”
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Comparing Upper Limb Performance Between Women and Men in CrossFit: Associations with FMS, Davis, and Dash Tests by Sabikeh Moghaddamnezhad, Abdolrasoul Daneshjoo

“…As the data were not normally distributed, Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to examine the relationships between variables. …”
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STRUCTURAL RELIABILITY OPTIMIZATION DESIGN OF REINFORCED SHELL STRUCTURE BASED ON ADAPTIVE SURROGATE MODEL by LIU Yuzhuo, CAO Lixiong, WU Jianguo, LI Haibo

“…Reinforced shell structure is widely used in aerospace load-bearing structures because its high specific stiffness and specific strength.By considering the uncertainty and risk factors in the structural parameters, the reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) can avoid the overly conservative design of the structure and ensure its reliability and safety.An efficient RBDO method based on adaptive surrogate model was proposed to solve the problem of lightweight design of reinforced shell structure under buckling reliability constraints.The adaptive addition of sample points was implemented through the expected feasibility function criterion, and the discrete variables was continued by constructing piecewise functions.This increases optimization efficiency while ensuring the reliability of design results.Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed method is verified by comparing the RBDO results with the deterministic optimization results.…”
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Intrarater reliability of the Abilitator—a self-report questionnaire on work ability and functioning aimed at the population in a weak labour market position: a test–retest study... by Anne Kouvonen, Matti Joensuu, Miia Wikström

“…A statistically significant difference was observed in the summary scale for social functioning (t=−2.01, p=0.049). Agreement was observed for all variables except social functioning. …”
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Optimization of PLGA-Doxorubicin Hybrid Nanoparticles using Design of Experiments: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications by Adina TURCU-STIOLICA, Andrei BITA, Maria Viorica CIOCILTEU

“… Background and Aim: Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) exhibits a range of advantageous properties, including tunable particle sizes, stability, biodegradability, and the potential for surface functionalization. These characteristics have established PLGA as a widely utilized material in drug delivery systems. …”
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Percepción de la relación deporte-política desde las funciones de la economía política (Perception of the sport-politics relationship from the functions of political economy) by José Ramón Sanabria Navarro, Yahilina Silveira Pérez, William Alejandro Niebles Núñez

“…Quantitative research was using a sample of 321 persons the sports sector in the departments of Córdoba and Sucre in Colombia. The measured variables included functions of political economy, production relationships, means of production, and productive forces associated with the sports sector. …”
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Control of an autonomous wind energy conversion system based on doubly fed induction generator supplying a non-linear load by M. L’Hadj Said, M. Ali Moussa, T. Bessaad

“…This paper presents a variable speed constant frequency (VSCF) autonomous control system to supply isolated loads (linear or non-linear). …”
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Exploring the potentials of mango-orange leaf extract as an inhibitor on carbon steel in an acidic medium: Optimization, kinetics, and thermodynamics by Elijah Emeteveke Aghogho, Prosper Eguono Ovuoraye, Innocent Oseribho Oboh, Oluwafemi Osarhiemen Olayebi

“…The effects of optimized variables on corrosion inhibition were examined. The result confirmed optimum inhibition efficiency of 96 % corresponding to MOEx concentration, temperature, and time of 450 ppm, 30 0C, and 3 h recorded at an optimum acid concentration of 1.3 M of H2SO4. …”
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