NiTi Alloy Quasi-Zero Stiffness Vibration Isolation Structure with Adjustable Mechanical Properties by Qian Wu, Jianxiang Qiao, Xinping Li, Shengsheng Wang, Bingqian Li, Siyang Wu, Zhenguo Wang, Jiangtao Ji

“…To tackle this issue, this study proposes a temperature-controlled quasi-zero stiffness vibration isolation structure utilizing NiTi shape memory alloys. The stiffness and vibration isolation performance of the structure can be adjusted by modifying the heat treatment process and temperature variations of the alloy. …”
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Integrating Multimodal Neuroimaging and Genetics: A Structurally-Linked Sparse Canonical Correlation Analysis Approach by Jiwon Chung, Sunghun Kim, Ji Hye Won, Hyunjin Park

“…Neuroimaging genetics represents a multivariate approach aimed at elucidating the intricate relationships between high-dimensional genetic variations and neuroimaging data. Predominantly, existing methodologies revolve around Sparse Canonical Correlation Analysis (SCCA), a framework we expand to 1) encompass multiple imaging modalities and 2) promote the simultaneous identification of structurally linked features across imaging modalities. …”
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Habitat prevails over host sex in influencing mycobiome structure of terrestrial isopod, Armadillidium vulgare by Jiho Yang, Yehyeon Cha, Seung-Yoon Oh

“…Using high-throughput sequencing, this study demonstrates that the habitat of Armadillidium vulgare exerts a more pronounced influence on the composition of its mycobiome compared with host sex. By examining variations in community structure, diversity, co-occurrence patterns, and identifying core mycobiomes and specialist taxa based on isopod location, this study provides crucial foundational data. …”
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Submeridional boundary zone in Asia: seismicity, lithosphere structure, and the distribution of convective flows in the upper mantle by N. A. Bushenkova, O. A. Kuchay, V. V. Chervov

“…The parameters of the combined model were used to estimate variations in the lithosphere thickness, which can significantly influence the structure of convection flows in the upper mantle [Chervov et al., 2014; Bushenkova et al., 2014, 2016. …”
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Analyzing canopy structure effects based on LiDAR for GPP-SIF relationship and GPP estimation by Shuo Shi, Shuo Shi, Shuo Shi, Shuo Shi, Zixi Shi, Fangfang Qu, Wei Gong, Wei Gong, Wei Gong, Wei Gong, Lu Xu, Chenxi Liu

“…GPP/SIF exhibited significant seasonal and forest-type variations, peaking in summer. Its correlation with canopy structural parameters varied seasonally, ranging from 0.21 to 0.75. …”
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A tactile sensor for recognition of softness using interlocking structure of carbon nanoparticle- polydimethylsiloxane composite by Sangmin Lee, Jaewon Jang, Wanjun Park

“…This study introduces a novel tactile sensor designed with an interlocking structure of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) embedded with carbon nanoparticles (CNP), aimed at enhancing the detection and differentiation of material softness. …”
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Maximum Penalized-Likelihood Structured Covariance Estimation for Imaging Extended Objects, with Application to Radio Astronomy by Aaron Lanterman

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Probing structural changes in single enveloped virus particles using nano-infrared spectroscopic imaging. by Sampath Gamage, Marquez Howard, Hiroki Makita, Brendan Cross, Gary Hastings, Ming Luo, Yohannes Abate

“…We traced in real-space structural and spectroscopic alterations that occur during environmental pH variations in single virus particles. …”
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The paths from walk preference to walk behavior: Applying latent factors in structural equation modeling by Matthew A. Coogan, Thomas Adler, Karla Karash

“…A structural regression model has been developed to explore the relationship among key factors in the explanation of utilitarian walking. …”
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An Improved Gaussian Mixture Model-Based Data Normalization Method for Removing Environmental Effects on Damage Detection of Structures by Xue-Yang Pei, Hai-Bin Huang, Peng Cao

“…Nonstationary and nonlinear variations in modal frequencies, commonly induced by environmental changes, tend to overshadow the effects caused by structural damage. …”
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The Structure of the Fantômas Novel Series by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain and the Problem of Seriality in Popular Literature by Kirill A. Chekalov, Natalya T. Pakhsaryan

“…The essay examines the structure of a 32-volume series of Fantômas novels created by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain; it traces the origins and development of the serial genre and generic novelties related to seriality. …”
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Thermal water structure in the North-West Pacific and role of wind forcing and advection in its forming by Nickolay S. Vanin

“…Two basic types of vertical thermal structure are defined in the North-West Pacific on the data obtained in CTD survey conducted from May 29 to July 9, 2013 . …”
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Structural Features and Synthesis of CeO2-Doped Boroaluminosilicate Oxyfluoride Transparent Glass Ceramics by Zhenlin Wang, Laifei Cheng

“…This study investigated the effects of CeO2 on structure and synthesis of boroaluminosilicate transparent glass ceramics containing CaF2 nanocrystals prepared through isothermal crystallization of the melt-quenched glasses with composition 54SiO2–10B2O3–13Al2O3–14Na2O–3ZnO–2Li2O–4CaF2 doped with 0–1.2 mol% CeO2. …”
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Investigation of the Structural Characteristics of the Gas Diffusion Layer Using Micro-X-Ray Computed Tomography by Qitong Shi, Cong Feng, Bing Li, Pingwen Ming

“…Therefore, it is of great practical significance to study the structural characteristics evolution of GDLs. The microstructure of the GDLs was obtained using micro-X-ray computed tomography in this study, and their structural properties were analyzed comprehensively and quantitatively. …”
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Populations of <i>Heterodera schachtii</i> Differ in Susceptibility to Rhizosphere Bacteria Structured by Plant Age by Rasha Haj Nuaima, Eva Tanneau, Holger Heuer

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Alternative Solvents for Pectin Extraction: Effects of Extraction Agents on Pectin Structural Characteristics and Functional Properties by Alisa Pattarapisitporn, Seiji Noma

“…Furthermore, the influence of these structural variations on the rheological properties, gelling behaviors, and potential applications of pectin in the food, pharmaceutical, and biomedical fields are discussed. …”
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Structural Damage of Subway Tunnel Buried Shallowly in Silt Layer under Soil Mound Loading by Xue-zeng Liu, Yun-long Sang, Li-min Xin, Gang Shi, Jian-xun Wu

“…Based on the structural damage of the shield tunnel caused by a soil mound on the ground surface in a section of subway in Tianjin, China, the deformation and the cracking process of the segment under soil mound loading were simulated. …”
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Investigation of Fluid–Structure Interaction in Stenosed Bifurcated Arteries: Flow Dynamics and Conjugate Heat Transfer by Mudassar Razzaq, Muhammad Adnan Anwar, Kaleem Iqbal, Marcel Gurris

“…Previous research has shown that the likelihood of high-rupture stenosis can be linked to temperature distribution variations in bifurcated arteries. In this study, we employ a monolithic Arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian (ALE) finite element approach to model heat transfer in fluid–structure interactions within stenosed bifurcated arteries, considering the elasticity of arterial walls. …”
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A Bayesian Method for Simultaneous Identification of Structural Mass and Stiffness Using Static–Dynamic Measurements by Zhiyong Li, Zhifeng Wu, Hui Chen

“…Numerical examples involving a cantilever beam and an actual concrete three-span single-box girder bridge illustrate that the proposed method accurately identifies simultaneous variations in mass and stiffness at multiple structural locations, effectively addressing parameter coupling and misidentification issues encountered when using either static or dynamic data alone. …”
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Correlation Structure of Steady Well‐Type Flows Through Heterogeneous Porous Media: Results and Application by Gerardo Severino, Carmine Fallico, Guglielmo Federico Antonio Brunetti

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