Voice synthesis using power-balanced simulation of a quasi-1D model of the vocal apparatus by Thomas Risse, Thomas Hélie, Fabrice Silva

“…The vocal apparatus is a biophysical dynamic system capable of self-oscillation, which involves fluid–structure interactions and human control. This study on the sound synthesis of voiced sounds presents a physical quasi-1D model of the vocal apparatus in the port-Hamiltonian framework and its validation through numerical experiments. …”
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Adaptation and validation of the Washington group/unicef child functioning module in a nationally representative sample of Canadian children and youth by Emma Nolan, Katherine Cost, Ryan Miller, Li Wang, Chen Yun-Ju, Jordan Edwards, Eric Duku, Stelios Georgiades, Peter Szatmari, Harriet MacMillian, Charlotte Waddell, Katholiki Georgiades

“…The objective of this study was to examine the latent structure of these domains using a graded response scale in a nationally representative sample of Canadian children and youth aged 5–17 years and to evaluate how this approach captures the dimensional nature of functional difficulties. …”
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The Role of Socioeconomic Status in Financial Socialization Practices of African American Women in the United States by Anita Johnson, Karina Kasztelnik

“…The findings highlight significant variations in financial socialization practices based on socioeconomic status, indicating that women from higher socioeconomic backgrounds tend to utilize more structured and proactive financial education strategies, while those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds often encounter barriers such as limited access to financial resources and education. …”
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Validated and Optimized Strategies for Preserving Historical Heritage Towards Natural and Anthropic Risks: Insights from the DETECT-AGING Project by Gian Piero Lignola, Nicola Buratti, Serena Cattari, Fulvio Parisi, Filippo Ubertini, Sara Alfano, Laura Ierimonti, Andrea Meoni, Daniele Sivori, Giorgio Virgulto

“…Results were built on recent advances in structural performance modelling of historical masonry structures, interpretation of effects of degradation, advanced numerical simulations, and structural health monitoring, with the final aim to go beyond the state of the art in regard to assessing and establishing: (i) degradation effects from the level of materials to the scale of components; (ii) methodologies able to transfer information on mechanical behaviour from a micro-scale to a macro-scale; (iii) the use of ambient vibration measurements to address epistemic modelling uncertainties in historical masonry buildings; (iv) structural health monitoring (SHM) to detect the occurrence of damage and locate/quantify damage; (v) the capability of equivalent frame models (EFMs) to support the SHM of masonry structures in place of more refined 3D finite element models (FEMs); (vi) variations in the structural response that can be monitored by sensor networks as a function of simulated degradation.…”
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Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on the in Vitro Digestibility Properties of Black Bean Protein by Rong'an CAO, Xuemin ZHANG, Jingjing DIAO, Yunhua CHEN, Meiqi LI, Jiamiao ZHANG, Changyuan WANG

“…The particle size was decreased from 56 μm to 32 μm and the variation of secondary and tertiary structure of black bean protein was changed after the ultrasonic treatment at 300 W for 6 min. …”
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An Improved Parameter-Adaptive Variational Mode Decomposition Method and Its Application in Fault Diagnosis of Rolling Bearings by Cuixing Li, Yongqiang Liu, Yingying Liao

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Electron Beam Irradiation’s Effect on Polyaniline/LiClO₄/CuO Nanocomposite: A Study of Dielectric, Conductivity and Electrochemical Properties by Yesappa Laxmayyaguddi, Sharanappa Chapi, Nagaraj Nandihalli

“…After a 120 kGy EB dose, the shape changed from a smooth, uneven surface to a well-connected, nanofiber-like structure, creating pathways for electricity to flow through the polymer matrix. …”
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Geographic Influence and Metabolomics-Driven Discovery of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in <i>Tectona grandis</i> L.f. (Teak) Leaves by Nutchaninad Tanuphol, Corine Girard, Prapapan Temkitthawon, Nungruthai Suphrom, Nitra Nuengchamnong, Tongchai Saesong, Kamonlak Insumrong, Abdulaziz Wadeng, Wiyada Khangkhachit, Andy Zedet, Ratchadaree Intayot, Siriporn Jungsuttiwong, Anuchit Plubrukarn, Francois Senejoux, Kornkanok Ingkaninan

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Macro-Modeling Linguistic Variability: Expanding the Boundaries of Linguistic Variation Studies (A Comprehensive Review of Russian Linguists’ Works) by N. D. Golev

“…The main focus of the review is on two parameters of macromodeling linguistic variability: structural-level and functional-discursive. The first is associated with “enlarging” the subject of variation studies from phonemes to texts, while the second parameter is related to considering various phenomena of speech activity in terms of variation, such as language consciousness, language personality, and formats of speech activity (goals, discourses, speech genres, etc.). …”
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A normal genetic variation modulates synaptic MMP‐9 protein levels and the severity of schizophrenia symptoms by Katarzyna Lepeta, Katarzyna J Purzycka, Katarzyna Pachulska‐Wieczorek, Marina Mitjans, Martin Begemann, Behnam Vafadari, Krystian Bijata, Ryszard W Adamiak, Hannelore Ehrenreich, Magdalena Dziembowska, Leszek Kaczmarek

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Effects of seasonal variation on microbial community and flavor of strong-flavor Baijiu Daqu from different regions by YU Lin, DU Gang, ZHONG Ciping, LI Jing, HE Yuan, CHEN Youjun, WU Huaxing, CHEN Xueqiang

“…To investigate the influences of seasonal variation on the microbial community structure and flavor compounds of strong-flavor (Nongxiang- xing) Baijiu Daqu in Qionglai and Yibin, the microbial communities were analyzed by Illumina Miseq high-throughput sequencing technology, and the volatile flavor compounds were analyzed by headspace-tandem thermal desorptionin (HS-TD) combined with gas chromatography-tandem quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC-QTOF MS). …”
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Spatio-temporal Variation Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Bank Collapse in Reservoir Area of Jinghong Hydropower Station by LIANG Ruifeng, XU Peng

“…The reservoir area of Jinghong hydropower station belongs to the medium mountain canyon landform with variable stratum lithologies and complex geological structures.By investigation and review of bank collapse in the reservoir area in 2009,2012,2014 and 2019,this paper summarizes and analyzes the temporal-spatial variation characteristics and influencing factors of bank collapse.The results show that:①Up to the survey period in 2019,there are 299 bank collapses in the reservoir area.The bank collapse with volume between 10~100 m³ occupies the first place,130 bank collapses stop developing and 169 bank collapses are developing;②The number of bank collapse is increasing year by year;the bank collapses are mainly distributed in the reservoir section with steep terrain,thicker loose layer and strong weathered rock;the reservoir area is mainly characterized by small-scale bank collapse,but there is a trend of gradual expansion;the increase of bank collapses which are developing is obviously slowing down and the bank collapses in earlier stage show a gradually stable state;③Specific topography,thicker loose layer,economic trees which are unfavorable to soil and water conservation,and frequent human production activities are the main factors for bank collapses.…”
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Experimental Study on the Impact of Soil Type Variations on Compressive Strength and Settlement Characteristics of Spread Footing Foundations by Ubong Nkamare Tobby, Ben Uchechukwu Ngene

“…Soil properties such as moisture content, dry density, void ratio, cohesion, and internal friction angle play a crucial role in determining how foundations respond to applied loads. Variations in these properties can lead to uneven settlements and structural instability, posing significant challenges in construction. …”
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Endophytic Bacterial Community, Core Taxa, and Functional Variations Within the Fruiting Bodies of <i>Laccaria</i> by Kaixuan Zhang, Xin Chen, Xiaofei Shi, Zhenyan Yang, Lian Yang, Dong Liu, Fuqiang Yu

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Identification of key residues involved in the neuraminidase antigenic variation of H9N2 influenza virus by Fei Wang, Jinsen Wu, Yajuan Wang, Zhimin Wan, Hongxia Shao, Kun Qian, Jianqiang Ye, Aijian Qin

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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Localized Wind Effects from Terrain Variations at a Coastal Bridge Site by Ziyong Lin, Dandan Xia, Yan Jiang, Zhiqun Yuan, Huaifeng Wang, Li Lin

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Morphological and Genetic Diversity of Mangrove Species Ceriops tagal (Perr.) C.B. Rob. Around Java Island by Dhuta Sukmarani, Elly Proklamasiningsih, Agus Hery Susanto, Erwin Riyanto Ardli, Jefri Permadi, Flandrianto Sih Palimirmo

“…Plant species found in different geographical areas have varied genetic structures and morphological traits as a result of their adaptability to their environment. …”
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Seasonal variations of microbial community in a full scale oil field produced water treatment plant by Q. Xie, S. Bai, Y. Li, L. Liu, S. Wang, J. Xi

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Environmental DNA analysis at multiple taxonomic levels highlights geographic variation in subtropical coastal marine communities by Kodai Gibu, Kohei Hamamoto, Keita Koeda, Miyuki Nishijima, Hiroki Kise, Masaru Mizuyama, Atsushi Suzuki, Nobuyuki Aoki, Nina Yasuda, Akira Iguchi

“…This can then be used to promote understanding of geographic variations of marine community structures of eukaryotes, including fish.…”
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Nonlinear damage creep model of concrete considering the influence of temperature and its parameter variation law analysis. by Lu Wang

“…In the later stage of concrete creep, the accelerated creep stage is often accompanied by complex situations such as rapid accumulation of internal damage and rapid deterioration of the structure. The traditional model has limitations in the accurate description of this stage, and the new model can effectively solve this problem. …”
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