Pounding along expansion joints in steel moment resisting frames by Ashraf Osman, Abu baker Salem

“…Abstract In steel framed structures having large footprints or variable heights, expansion/ settlement joints are usually introduced by structural designers to minimize the straining actions developed within buildings structural elements. …”
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Endangered with High Dispersal Abilities: Conservation Genetics of <i>Himantoglossum metlesicsianum</i> (Teschner) <i>P. Delforge</i> (Orchidaceae) in the Canary Islands by Rocío González Negrín, Victoria Eugenia Martín Osorio, Pedro A. Sosa, Priscila Rodríguez-Rodríguez

“…This study focused on assessing the genetic variability and population genetic structure of the natural populations known to date, identifying those characteristics of the species that condition the flow and genetic variation. …”
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The Role of Overflow on the Mechanical Propert ies of 3D Printed PLA by M. Axinte, D.L. Chicet, R. Chelariu, R.I. Comăneci

“…It has been observed that there are variations of the mechanical properties, dependent on the chosen values of the overflow and, in addition, this process parameter has an important role for the achieving the desired structure.…”
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Enhancement of Light Extraction Efficiency Using Wavy-Patterned PDMS Substrates by Jian Cheng Bi, Kyo-Cheol Kang, Jun-Young Park, Junbeom Song, Ji-Sung Lee, Hyejung Lim, Young Wook Park, Byeong-Kwon Ju

“…A rapid fabrication process adjusted the flow, pressure, duration, and power of the O₂ plasma treatment to replicate the desired wavy structure. This method allowed the treated samples to maintain over 90% total transmittance and enabled controlled haze adjustments from 10% to 70%. …”
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Analysis of temperature-induced deformation and stress distribution of long-span concrete truss combination arch bridge based on bridge health monitoring data and finite element si... by Yanwei Niu, Yong’e Wang, Yingying Tang

“…The temperature distribution and deformation characteristics of the bridge structure in deep valley area are studied. Both of the daily and yearly temperature variation and structural deformation are studied based on bridge health monitoring. …”
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From Topology Optimization to Complex Digital Architecture: A New Methodology for Architectural Morphology Generation by Kangqiang Lin, Yongpeng He, Yang Yang, Lei Xiong

“…Owing to the capacities of generating structural configuration with both reasonable mechanical properties and high material utilization, topology optimization has been widely adopted in engineering design. …”
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Molecular dynamics simulations involving different β-propeller mutations reported in Swiss and French patients correlate with their disease phenotypes by Finola Priyadharshini Chandrasekaran, Everette Jacob Remington Nelson

“…Our study was aimed at retrieving the β-propeller mutations from various databases and studying structural variations due to select mutations upon interaction with fibrinogen using molecular docking and molecular dynamics. …”
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Monitoring Microbial Diversity of Biofilms in Domestic Distribution Systems Using an in Situ Device by Márta Vargha, Zoltán Szánthó, Péter B. Kós, Judit Makk, Bernadett Khayer, Ábel Cs. Németh, Attila I. Engloner

“…The coupon material had a negligible effect on community structure. Real-time monitoring by online sensors did not yield interpretable data. …”
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Genetic Diversity Analysis of Wild <i>Cordyceps chanhua</i> Resources from Major Production Areas in China by Wei Ji, Yipu Wang, Xiaomei Liu, Wenying Su, Likai Ren, Hengsheng Wang, Kelong Chen

“…Phylogenetic analysis confirmed that all samples belonged to the <i>C. chanhua</i> lineage but revealed significant genetic differentiation among regions. Population structure analysis, supported by structure analysis and PCA, identified two distinct subgroups (G1 and G2) closely associated with geographic origins, reflecting the influence of both environmental and geographic factors on genetic differentiation. …”
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Investigation of Improved Labyrinth Seal Stability Accounting for Radial Deformation by Guozhe Ren, Hongyuan Tang, Dan Sun, Wenfeng Xu, Yu Li

“…The findings demonstrate that, after considering radial deformation, a cold gap of 0.5 mm in the conventional labyrinth structure leads to stabilisation of the final hot gap and flow rate, with no occurrence of tooth tip rubbing; however, both the gap value and flow rate show considerable variation relative to the cold state. …”
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Hyperspectral Target Detection Based on Prior Spectral Perception and Local Graph Fusion by Xiaobin Zhao, Jun Huang, Yunquan Gao, Qingwang Wang

“…It can make full use of spectral and spatial structure information to improve the target detection effect. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Time-Varying Characteristics in a High-Permeability Sandstone Reservoir: A Case of Gaoqian Southern Area by Hui Xu, Guofeng Cheng, Nannan Liu, Lizhi Wang, Zhenghuai Guo, Xiang Wang, Xiangji Dou, Juan Li, Shangping Chen, Xing Shi

“…This paper used electron microscopy scanning, mercury injection, X-ray diffraction, physical properties, and oil-water relative permeability curves to study the variation of clay mineral content, pore throat structure, porosity, permeability, and relative permeability curves of high-permeability sandstone after high-pressure water flooding. …”
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Addressing Conservation Needs: Genetic Diversity and Population Ecology of the Endemic Tree Spondias tuberosa Arruda by Raiane Pereira de Sales, Luan Cavalcanti da Silva, Abidã Gênesis da Silva Neves, Cristiane Gouvêa Fajardo, Luciana Gomes Pinheiro, Fábio de Almeida Vieira

“…We used intersimple repeated sequence markers and the second-order function density of neighbours to determine the genetic and spatial structure. The density of neighbours was highest within a 10-meter radius. …”
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The Influence of Axial-Bearing Position of Active Magnetic Suspension Flywheel Energy Storage System on Vibration Characteristics of Flywheel Rotor by Lei Wang, Tielei Li, Zhengyi Ren

“…This study introduces a flywheel rotor support structure for an active magnetic suspension flywheel energy storage system. …”
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Clinical Clostridium difficile: clonality and pathogenicity locus diversity. by Kate E Dingle, David Griffiths, Xavier Didelot, Jessica Evans, Alison Vaughan, Melina Kachrimanidou, Nicole Stoesser, Keith A Jolley, Tanya Golubchik, Rosalind M Harding, Tim E Peto, Warren Fawley, A Sarah Walker, Mark Wilcox, Derrick W Crook

“…Sequence variation within toxin B (tcdB) and its negative regulator (tcdC), was mapped onto the population structure. …”
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Dynamics of Nutrient Components and Microbial Communities in Substrates During the Development of the Fruiting Bodies of <i>Volvariella volvacea</i> by Le Wang, Qin Dong, Qian Guo, Lei Zha, Lin Yang, Changxia Yu, Yan Zhao

“…The nutritional content and microbial community structure of the substrate during the egg stage significantly differed from those during the other four stages, making the egg stage the most critical period in cultivation. …”
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Improved Efficiency of Microcrystalline Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cells With Wide Bandgap CdS Buffer Layer by Maria Jabeen, Shyqyri Haxha, Martin D. B. Charlton

“…In this paper, we have reported a new structure based upon an optical simulation of maximum light trapping and management in microcrystalline silicon thin-film solar cells by using multitexture schemes and introducing an n-type cadmium sulphide (CdS) buffer layer with the goal of extreme light coupling and absorption in silicon absorber layer. …”
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Spatial–temporal patterns of fish trophic guilds in a freshwater river wetland ecosystem of northeastern China by Xu Sun, Kai Wang, Ge Zhang, Han Ren, Hongxian Yu

“…However, little research has been conducted on the impact of this disturbance on the status of fish community structure and trophic guilds in this river. In this study, environmental factors, fish community structure, and fish trophic guild biomass distribution patterns from the Muling River basin were investigated among seasons (spring, summer, and autumn) and sections (upper, middle, and lower stream) in 2015 and 2017. …”
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Assembly and comparative analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of Echinacanthus longipes (Acanthaceae), endemic to the Sino-Vietnamese karst flora by Chunming Gao, Shu Wang, Yusong Huang, Yunfei Deng

“…However, comparative analyses, including size, structure, GC contents, and genes, reflected the variation in the mitogenomes within Acanthaceae, and the collinearity analysis confirmed the low level of conservation in the genomes of related species in Lamiales. …”
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Some Stars Fade Quietly: Varied Supernova Explosion Outcomes and Their Effects on the Multiphase Interstellar Medium by Ulrich P. Steinwandel, Jared A. Goldberg

“…In contrast, the increase and decrease in the canonical SN-energy have a clear impact on the phase structure, with loading factors that are at least 10 times lower/higher and a clear change in the phase structure (the energy loading is normalized self-consistently to the initial mass function averaged explosion energy). …”
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