Study of the effect of phase formation processes on the change in optical and thermal properties of Nd2Zr2O7 ceramics with a pyrochlore structure by Artem L. Kozlovskiy, Dmitriy I. Shlimas, Natalya Volodina, Gulnaz ZhMoldabayeva, Mussa Kabiyev, Marina Konuhova

“…The paper presents the results of studies of the influence of phase formation processes with variations in annealing temperature on the processes of stabilization of the crystal structure, optical and thermal properties of Nd2Zr2O7 ceramics, which have great potential for use in optoelectronic applications due to the transitions of Nd3 ions, as well as high stability to external factors with the possibility of creating transparent ceramics. …”
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Influence of psychosocial factors and parent–student relationships on the academic engagement of TCM students: a structural equation modeling and multi-criteria decision-making fra... by Liang Shaoshuai, Peng Qian, Zhang Yiwen, Xu Meiru

“…Furthermore, the interplay between EQ, AQ, PR, and parent-student relationships, an underexplored dimension in higher education, may serve as a stabilizing force against academic stressors.MethodsThe study involved 428 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) students who underwent comprehensive evaluations to assess EQ, AQ, PR, parent-student relationships, and academic engagement. Structural equation modeling (SEM) via SmartPLS analyzed causal pathways, while the VIKOR-AHP method addressed MCDM by (1) weighting criteria via AHP and (2) ranking interventions via VIKOR’s compromise-ranking, ensuring practical solutions amid real-world constraints.ResultsThis study examined the impact of EQ, AQ, PR, and parent-student relationships on the academic engagement of TCM students. …”
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Stability control of open stopes in high-stress deep mining: a structural parameter design methodology based on the improved mathews stability graph method by Zi-Bin Li, Zi-Bin Li, Deng-Pan Qiao, Deng-Pan Qiao, Tian-Yu Yang, Tian-Yu Yang

“…IntroductionWith the depletion of shallow mineral resources and surging demand for deep mining, metal mines in China have generally entered the kilometer-depth mining stage, confronting challenges in stope stability caused by high ground stress, elevated rock temperatures, high seepage pressure, and intense mining disturbances (“three highs and one disturbance”).MethodsTaking the Dahongshan Copper Mine (800–1000 m depth) as a case study, this paper proposes an enhanced design methodology for structural parameters of deep open stopes to address the limitations of the traditional Mathews stability graph method in 3D mechanical characterization, dynamic evolution analysis, and model generalization.ResultsFirst, an improved stability graph model was developed by refining hydraulic radius calculations through cross-sectional collaborative analysis and establishing quantifiable zoning thresholds for span and exposure area based on geological variations between eastern and western ore sections. …”
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Coupling image denoising model based on total variation by Mei-ling WANG, Xian-chun ZHOU, Lin-feng ZHOU, Lan-fang SHI

“…The total variation (TV) model used in image denoising may produce “staircase effect”. …”
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Research progress in copy number variation in ovarian cancer by SUN Mengna, XU Ying, REN Chenlu, YAN Yufan, CHEN Zhihao, YANG Hong

“…Copy number variation is an important source of genetic diversity， which can be expressed as gene amplification or deletion in structure， and is related to the occurrence and development of different tumors. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 virus in raw wastewater from student residence halls with concomitant 16S rRNA bacterial community structure changes by Ye Li, Kurt T. Ash, Kurt T. Ash, Dominique Joyner, Dominique Joyner, Daniel E. Williams, Terry C. Hazen, Terry C. Hazen, Terry C. Hazen, Terry C. Hazen, Terry C. Hazen

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Genetic copy number variation and general cognitive ability. by Andrew K MacLeod, Gail Davies, Antony Payton, Albert Tenesa, Sarah E Harris, David Liewald, Xiayi Ke, Michelle Luciano, Lorna M Lopez, Alan J Gow, Janie Corley, Paul Redmond, Geraldine McNeill, Andrew Pickles, William Ollier, Michael Horan, John M Starr, Neil Pendleton, Pippa A Thomson, David J Porteous, Ian J Deary

“…Differences in genomic structure between individuals are ubiquitous features of human genetic variation. …”
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Parasitic plant Cistanche tubulosa shapes the bacterial community structure and functional composition of the salt-tolerant host Tamarix chinensis across different parasitic status... by Luyao Tang, Xiaoshan Liu, Shuhong Lin, Le Zhan, Yehua Chen, Yanan Han, Lei Wang, Jinchang Liang, Zhong Zhang

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Microscopic pore-throat structure and fluid mobility of tight sandstone reservoirs in multi-provenance systems, Triassic Yanchang formation, Jiyuan area, Ordos Basin by Quanpei Zhang, Chen Yang, Ye Gu, Yu Tian, Hui Liu, Wen Xiao, Zhikun Wang, Zhongrong Mi

“…The tight sandstone reservoirs in the first sub-member of Chang 7 member (Chang 71) of Triassic Yanchang Formation in the Jiyuan area, Ordos Basin, show significant variations in microscopic pore-throat structure (PTS) and fluid mobility due to the influences of the northeast and northwest dual provenance systems. …”
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Variation in the development of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) by Petković Borislav M., Radić Vojo Ž., Komljenović Ilija S., Jovović Zoran M.

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Landscape and variation of novel retroduplications in 26 human populations. by Yan Zhang, Shantao Li, Alexej Abyzov, Mark B Gerstein

“…Based solely on retroduplication variation, we built phylogenetic trees of human populations; these represent superpopulation structure well and indicate that variable retroduplications are effective population markers. …”
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DFT and molecular docking analyses of the effects of solvent polarity and temperature on the structural, electronic, and thermodynamic properties of p-coumaric acid: Insights for a... by Umer Sherefedin, Abebe Belay, Kusse Gudishe, Alemu Kebede, Alemayehu Getahun Kumela, Tadesse Lemma Wakjira, Dereje Gelanu, Tesfaye Feyise, Jebel Haji Mahamud, Abdulkerim Abdela, Kebede Shankute Gizew

“…This study investigated the effects of solvent polarity and temperature on the structural, electronic, and thermodynamic properties of p-coumaric acid (p-CA) and its interaction with caffeine, a promising natural phenolic compound for cancer treatment because of its ability to inhibit tumor growth and induce apoptosis. …”
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Variational formulation of active nematic fluids: theory and simulation by W Mirza, A Torres-Sánchez, G Vilanova, Marino Arroyo

“…The development of thermodynamically consistent theories and numerical methods to model active nemato-hydrodynamics is eased by mathematical formalisms enabling systematic derivations and structured-preserving algorithms. Alternative to classical nonequilibrium thermodynamics and bracket formalisms, here we develop a theoretical and computational framework for active nematics based on Onsager’s variational formalism to irreversible thermodynamics, according to which the dynamics result from the minimization of a Rayleighian functional capturing the competition between free-energy release, dissipation and activity. …”
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REPRESENTATION OF THE STRATEGY OF INTERCEPTION BY PITCH VARIATIONS IN POLITICAL DEBATES by Aytan Musa Аllahverdiyeva

“…Interruptions disrupt the prosodic structure of the statement and conflict with phonetic signals of role switching, such as high/low pitch or terminal tone variations. …”
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Chloroplast genome features and intraspecific variation of Rosa praelucens by WANG Qigang1, CAO Shirui1,2, WANG Huichun1, MA Changle2, YAN Huijun1, QIU Xianqin1, JING Weikun1, JIAN Hongying1*

“…These results indicate that the chloroplast genomes are highly conserved in size, sequence and structure within R. praelucens. The rich intraspecific phenotypic diversity is not caused by the variation of chloroplast genomes among different individual plants.…”
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Complex Variation in Afrotropical Mammal Communities With Human Impact by Deogratias Tuyisingize, Lars Kulik, Delagnon Assou, Diorne Zausa, Solange Kamga, Onella Mundi, Stefanie Heinicke, Inza Kone, Samedi Jean Pierre Mucyo, Tenekwetche Sop, Christophe Boesch, Colleen Stephens, Anthony Agbor, Samuel Angedakin, Emma Bailey, Mattia Bessone, Charlotte Coupland, Josephine Head, Tobias Deschner, Paula Dieguez, Villard Ebot Egbe, Anne‐Céline Granjon, Thurston Cleveland Hicks, Sorrel Jones, Ammie K. Kalan, Kevin E. Langergraber, Juan Lapuente, Kevin C. Lee, Laura K. Lynn, Nuria Maldonado, Maureen S. McCarthy, Amelia Meier, Lucy Jayne Ormsby, Alex K. Piel, Lilah Sciaky, Volker Sommer, Fiona A. Stewart, Erin G. Wessling, Jane Widness, Roman M. Wittig, Pauline Strohbach, Mimi Arandjelovic, Yntze van derHoek, Hjalmar S. Kühl

“…We assessed variation in the structure and composition of Afrotropical medium and large mammal communities within and outside protected areas, and under varying human impact. …”
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Seismic Performance and Configuration Assessment of Deficient Steel Frames Equipped with Buckling Restrained Braces by Mazen Shrif, Zaid Al-Sadoon, Ahed Habib

“…Integrating Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs) into seismic-resistant structural frameworks presents a sophisticated approach to improving seismic performance. …”
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Data science applied to the assessment of biological variation estimates by Marques-Garcia Fernando, Nieto-Librero Ana, Gonzalez-García Nerea, Tejedor-Ganduxé Xavier, Martinez-Bravo Cristina

“…Data science is an umbrella term encompassing a set of tools and processes that make it possible to extract new information from structured or unstructured databases. This scientific discipline is gaining relevance in healthcare. …”
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Effect of decision parameter efficiency on target reliability by Andrew Way, Nico de Koker, Celeste Viljoen

“…The factor accounts for the efficiency of the decision parameter, the case-specific cost of safety and parameter variation. The adjustment factor represents a first step towards mapping generic to case-specific target reliability in the ideal of promoting safer and more cost-effective structures.…”
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Simultaneous Color Contrast Increments with Complexity and Identity of the Target Stimulus by Paolo A. Grasso, Federico Tommasi, Rebecca Franconi, Elisabetta Baldanzi, Alessandro Farini, Massimo Gurioli

“…In this study, we investigated whether this phenomenon is influenced by the structural complexity and identity of the stimuli used. …”
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