WDM-UNet: A Wavelet-Deformable Gated Fusion Network for Multi-Scale Retinal Vessel Segmentation by Xinlong Li, Hang Zhou

“…The encoder combines a Deformable Convolution Encoder (DCE), which adaptively models complex vascular structures through dynamic receptive fields, and a Wavelet Convolution Encoder (WCE), which captures the semantic and structural contexts through low-frequency components and hierarchical wavelet convolution. …”
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A Time-Variant Model for Chloride Ion Diffusion Coefficient in Concrete by Hongliang Fang, Qiuwei Yang, Jiwei Ma, Xi Peng, Kangshuo Xia

“…When the chloride ion concentration within concrete reaches a certain threshold, it triggers corrosion of the reinforcing steel bars, severely compromising the durability of reinforced concrete structures. Accurately assessing how the chloride ion concentration in concrete evolves over time is crucial for ensuring structural safety and evaluating the remaining service life. …”
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Buckling analysis of axially functionally graded carbon nanotubes-reinforced columns using the meshless method by Hanie Elahihamezanlui, Majid Kazemi, Mohammad Hosein Ghadiri Rad

“…The spread of different material processing technologies has led to the novel methods developed for reinforcing structural members. One of these approaches is to add the carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with different distributions through the matrix phase of composite materials to improve its properties. …”
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Optical Response Study of the Al/a-Sic:H Schottky Diode for Different Substrate Temperatures of the R.F. Sputtered a-Sic:H Thin Film by L. Magafas

“…In the case that Ts is 120°C, the spectral response of the Al/a-SiC:H/c-Si(n)/Al structure for a reverse bias voltage V = -2V exhibits high values of quantum efficiency (up to 40%) with slight variation in the range of wavelength from 475 nm up to 925 nm, making this structure interesting as a wide band optical sensor device. …”
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Analysis of the influence of iron tailings sand on the properties of concrete mixtures and cyclic compressive behavior by Liang Chen, Yu Tang

“…These findings contribute to the sustainable utilization of metallurgical waste in structural concrete and offer practical guidance for its application in seismic-resistant and cyclic load-bearing structures.…”
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Quantitative computational syntax: some initial results by Paola Merlo

“…In the area of word order, we discuss work that investigates whether typological and corpus frequencies are systematically correlated to abstract syntactic structures and to higher-level structural principles of minimisation and efficiency. …”
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Neural Network-Based Train Identification in Railway Switches and Crossings Using Accelerometer Data by Rostislav Krč, Jan Podroužek, Martina Kratochvílová, Ivan Vukušič, Otto Plášek

“…Accelerometer sensors placed around the S&C structure were the source of input data for subsequent models. …”
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Hammering Test for Tile Wall Using Deep Learning by Atsushi Ito, Masafumi Koike, Masako Saito, Katsuhiko Hibino

“…Economic activities heavily rely on social infrastructure, such as bridges, tunnels, public structures, and buildings. In Japan, regular inspections are mandated by law to ensure these assets remain functional. …”
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Free Vibration Characteristics of Cylindrical Shells Using a Wave Propagation Method by A. Ghoshal, S. Parthan, D. Hughes, M.J. Schulz

“…Thus consideration of the shell segment between two consecutive nodal points as a periodic structure is validated. The variations of the phase constants at the lower bounding frequency for the first propagation band for different nodal patterns have been computed. …”
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State-of-the-art review of probabilistic seismic hazard analysis in Nepal: status, challenges, and recommendations by Kabin Lamichhane, Samana Bhattarai, K. C. Rajan, Keshab Sharma, Richa Pokhrel

“…Such improvements are critical for supporting safer structural design practices and for strengthening earthquake resilience across Nepal's seismically vulnerable regions.…”
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Effect of variability of material properties on resistance of existing post-tensioned concrete bridge – case study by Aleš Mezera, Milan Holý, Miroslav Sýkora

“…When assessing existing structures, values of some basic variables often need to be estimated due to the lack of background information (missing documentation, limited range of structural survey). …”
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Evaluating COI and ITS2 dual barcoding for molecular delimitation and taxonomic insights in Arenosetella Wilson, 1932 (Harpacticoida: Ectinosomatidae) along Turkish Coasts by Dilara Bakmaz, Serdar Sönmez, Ertan Mahir Korkmaz

“…These sequences revealed informative structural variation, including CBCs among candidate species. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation on the Bearing Capacity of Axially Compressive Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Columns with Local Corrosion by Wei Fang, Mengcheng Chen, Qingqing Wen, Hong Huang, Kaicheng Xu, Rui Zhang

“…., the axial length, the annular width and the radial depth, on the structural bearing performance were thoroughly explored and discussed. …”
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Deep learning-based classification of coronary arteries and left ventricle using multimodal data for autonomous protocol selection or adjustment in angiography by Arpitha Ravi, Philipp Bernhardt, Mathis Hoffmann, Florian Kordon, Siming Bayer, Stephan Achenbach, Andreas Maier

“…Abstract Optimal selection of X-ray imaging parameters is crucial in coronary angiography and structural cardiac procedures to ensure optimal image quality and minimize radiation exposure. …”
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Impact of insect midgut-like environment on conidia of entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana by SENG Ming-hua, YING Sheng-hua, FENG Ming-guang

“…The structural changes of conidial wall treated by different enzymes were associated with variation of the conidial fluorescence intensity. …”
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Polymorphism of Mitogen-activated protein kinase 12 (MAPK12) gene in Vechur and Kasargod cattle of Kerala by T.X. Seena, Elizabeth Kurian, F.A. Lali, P.M. Rojan, K.A. Bindu, Aziz Zarina, K. George Sherin

“…Chi-square analysis indicated that both populations were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) (p0.05). Structural annotation of the variation in MAPK12 protein was examined by various computational tools, which indicate that the SNP lead to structural conformational changes in the protein structure when compared to the wild-type MAPK12 protein…”
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Penghitungan Beban Kritis pada Struktur Balok-Kolom Akibat Pembebanan Secara Aksial dan Lateral Berbasiskan Metode Beda Hingga by Eka Satria, N Nusyirwan, Deri Yunifki

“…This equation is recommended as a practical equation for determining the critical buckling of the beam-column structures under variation of types of supports, slenderness ratio and rasio P/q.…”
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The Effect of Curing Mode on the Parameters of Molecular Meshes of Epoxy and Polyester Copolymers by Irina N. Vikhareva

“…The establishment of the patterns of formation and structure of mesh polymers, as well as the methods of their controlled synthesis, makes it possible to rationally manage the technological processes of obtaining and processing materials based on them. …”
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The Synthesis and Fabrication of Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofibers Based Capacitive Relative Humidity Sensor by Haroon Ur Rashid

“…The synthesized nanofibers were heat treated and characterized via Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) for structural, morphological and thermal properties. The fibers of admirable morphological structure were selected and deposited over interdigitated alumina electrodes for the investigation of Relative Humidity (RH) sensing characteristics. …”
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Étude préliminaire de la flore et de la biomasse ligneuse des clairières en haute altitude du Parc National de Kahuzi-Biega, République démocratique du Congo by Gérard Imani, Louis Zapfack, Prince Baraka, Isaac Ahana Mungu

“…Based on information from conservation services, we analyzed structural and dynamic features of clearings in Kahuzi-Biega National Park (between 2000 and 2300 asl). …”
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