Nonlinear Dynamics and Power Generation on a New Bistable Piezoelectric-Electromagnetic Energy Harvester by Minghui Yao, Pengfei Liu, Hongbo Wang

“…Comparing with the power generation efficiency for three different kinds of structures, it is found that the bistable piezoelectric-electromagnetic harvester has the optimum characteristics, which include the optimal magnetic distance of 15 mm, the optimal load of 8 MΩ, and the parameters variation law of coils. …”
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Experimental study of grout defect identification in precast column based on wavelet packet analysis by Xuan Zhang, Deyuan Zhou, Hesheng Tang, Xiao Han

“…Grout defects always exist in sleeves of precast structures, but studies on grout defect identification are rarely performed. …”
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Seismic characterization of lava flow facies in the critical zone of the deccan traps using shear wave velocity models by Rashi Sharma, Rahul Dehiya, Sudipta Sarkar, Raymond Duraiswami

“…Despite advances in understanding basalt lava flow stratigraphy in the Deccan Volcanic Province (DVP), field-scale seismic velocity variations within these flows and their internal structure remain largely unknown. …”
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Multiple layers of seismic anisotropy and a low‐velocity region in the mantle wedge beneath Japan: Evidence from teleseismic receiver functions by Erin A. Wirth, Maureen D. Long

“…Backazimuthal variations in P‐to‐SH converted energy provide clear evidence for complicated anisotropic structure in the mantle wedge beneath northeast Honshu and Hokkaido. …”
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A Discrete‐Element‐Based Pore‐Scale Hydromechanical Approach to Investigate the Hysteresis Effect on the Unsaturated At‐Rest Earth Pressure Coefficient by Hossein Ansari, Ghassem Habibagahi, Ehsan Nikooee

“…Designing resilient earth structures in a rapidly changing climate requires consideration of soil moisture variations caused by droughts or intense rainfall. …”
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Syntactic Complexity and Communicative Moves of Applied Linguistics Research Article Abstracts: A Function first Approach by Rajab Esfandiari, Mohammad Ahmadi, Aynur Ismayilli Karakoç

“…The findings also showed that academic writers varied the complexity of their written structures according to their rhetorical goals. The results establish form-meaning mappings between syntactically complex structures and rhetorical functions. …”
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Modeling nuclear fuel assemblies through porous zones in a Small Modular Reactor: fluid dinamic considerations by Rebeca Cabral Gonçalves, Geovana Carvalho Silva, Fernando Lage Araújo Schweizer, Pedro Andrade Maia Vinhas, Keferson de Almeida Carvalho, Tiago Augusto Santiago Vieira, Vitor Vasconcelos Araújo Silva, Graiciany de Paula Barros, Andre Augusto Campagnole dos Santos

“…The outcomes suggests that, for models with a control volume significantly larger than a single fuel assembly, such as a complete nuclear reactor vessel, the use of porous zones is advantageous, as the variations in average velocity and pressure drop along the length of the structure are small, with the maximum axial velocity variation of -10.99%. …”
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Wave-Screening Methods for Prestress-Loss Assessment of a Large-Scale Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridge Model Under Outdoor Conditions by Chun-Man Liao, Felix Bernauer, Ernst Niederleithinger, Heiner Igel, Céline Hadziioannou

“…By comparing bridge vibrations under varying post-tensioning forces, the study investigated prestress loss and examined temperature-related effects using the coda wave interferometry (CWI) method. Local structural alterations were analyzed through wave velocity variations, demonstrating sensitivity to bridge temperature changes. …”
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An Instantaneous Minimum Input Energy Control Strategy for Isolation Systems With Co-Varying Stiffness and Damping by Leilei Xia, Dehong Wu, Lu Chen, Jingjing Li

“…The seismic isolation stiffness and damping of magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) isolation bearings can adapt instantly to seismic load variations which can provide more intelligent seismic protection for engineering structures. …”
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Beyond Choice: Affective Representations of Economic and Moral Decisions by Jongwan Kim, Chaery Park

“…These findings suggest that economic and moral decisions evoke distinct affective structures, with fairness modulating conflict perception in economic contexts, while moral decisions remain affectively stable despite changes in intensity.…”
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An open source simulator for prism sensors based on lossy mode resonance effect by Adeilson de Sousa Leal, Isa Cristina Gonçalves de Paiva, Eloise dos Passos Rodrigues, Helder Alves Pereira

“…Thereby, these simulation tools are used to design the sensor structure and to reduce operating costs, since that the instruments and materials used are expensive and require care in instrumental handling. …”
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Micro-CT analysis reveals porosity driven growth banding in Caribbean coral Siderastrea siderea by James Vincent, Tom Sheldrake

“…Massive corals grow by extension of skeletal structures followed by thickening within the surface tissue layer. …”
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Three layers thermal protection system modeling by Riemann–Liouville fractional derivative by Rafał Brociek, Edyta Hetmaniok, Damian Słota

“…The proposed approach allows for accurate simulation of heat conduction in systems with complex material structures. The influence of the fractional derivative order $$\beta$$ on the temperature profile was investigated, showing that variations in $$\beta$$ significantly affect the thermal response of the system. …”
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Remarks on the Study of the Electronic Properties and Photoionization Process in Rotating 2D Quantum Rings by Carlos Magno O. Pereira, Frankbelson dos S. Azevedo, Edilberto O. Silva

“…Our research aims to investigate how this mesoscopic structure’s electronic and optical properties respond to variations in the following parameters: average radius, AB flux, angular velocity, and incident photon energy. …”
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Evidence of High-Shear-Velocity Anomalies Inside the Pacific LLSVP by Rafael Abreu, Mariano S. Arnaiz-Rodríguez, Chahana Nagesh

“…Our findings highlight the thermochemical heterogeneity of the LLSVP, revealing a more complex internal structure than previously thought. The application of the VRA is able to resolve fine-scale structures that have remained as some of the biggest challenges in global tomographic models.…”
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Integrated geophysical prospecting for deep ore detection in the Yongxin gold mining area, Heilongjiang, China by Yechang Yin, Jun Chen, Zhonghai Zhao, Yuanjiang Yang, Chenglu Li, Haina Li, Xiang Zhao

“…A detailed analysis of ore-controlling structures and exploration markers led to the development of a tailored geological-geophysical model for mineral exploration within the study area, serving as a valuable reference for future deep exploration efforts.…”
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Additive Manufacturing of Smart Footwear Components for Healthcare Applications by Aravind Kanna Kundumani Janarthanan, Bala Vaidhyanathan

“…Porosity analysis demonstrated significant variations across structures, with the gyroid showing the most pronounced changes with increasing mesh thickness. …”
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DISTORTION OF PLASMA DUE TO INSTALLATION OF AN ORIFICE IN HELIUM DISCHARGE POSITIVE COLUMN

“…Complicated potential structure formed at a constriction of positive column of a DC discharge with heated cathode in He at low discharge currents is investigated. …”
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Anterior lumbar interbody fusion in the setting of ectopic pelvic kidney by Antonio Ayerdi, Austin G Helton, Juan Ayerdi, James E McGrory

“…Preoperative MRI and CT imaging delineated the unique location of the kidney and numerous renal vascular anatomic variations. However, other anomalous vascular and ureterovesical structures could not be excluded. …”
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Molecular modelling and gene expression analysis to probe the GT-γ trihelix transcription factors in Solanum tuberosum under drought stress by Tayyaba Bint Tariq, Faiza Munir, Ishrat Jabeen, Alvina Gul, Rabia Amir

“…Additionally, intrinsically disordered regions were observed in some StGT-γ proteins, suggesting their role in stress adaptation through flexibility. Protein structure modeling and validation revealed structural diversity within the GT-γ family, potentially reflecting variations in functionalities. …”
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