Molecular organization of the nanoscale surface structures of the dragonfly Hemianax papuensis wing epicuticle. by Elena P Ivanova, Song Ha Nguyen, Hayden K Webb, Jafar Hasan, Vi Khanh Truong, Robert N Lamb, Xiaofei Duan, Mark J Tobin, Peter J Mahon, Russell J Crawford

“…Using a combination of spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, including Synchrotron-sourced Fourier-transform infrared microspectroscopy (FTIR), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) depth profiling and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS), we have identified the chemical components that constitute the nanoscale structures on the surface of the wings of the dragonfly, Hemianax papuensis. …”
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A Convolutional Neural Network-Based Stress Prediction Method for Airfoil Structures by Wendi Jia, Quanlong Chen

“…This model serves as an effective method and provides valuable data support for the rapid and accurate assessment of wing structures, highlighting its significant practical applications.…”
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Statistical Identification of Parameters for Damaged FGM Structures with Material Uncertainties in Thermal Environment by Yalan Xu, Yu Qian, Kongming Guo

“…Considering that the statistic numerical characteristics are often required in the probability-based damage identification and safety assessment of functionally graded material (FGM) structures, an stochastic model updating-based inverse computational method to identify the second-order statistics (means and variances) of material properties as well as distribution of constituents for damaged FGM structures with material uncertainties is presented by using measurable modal parameters of structures. …”
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Prospects of Developing Municipal Structures in the 21st Century (Illustrated by the Republic of Armenia) by G. K. Martirosyan, A. A. Avetyan

“…The authors by analyzing academic data, key parameters of development and legislative and organizational principles of local self-governance in the Republic of Armenia prepared recommendations aimed at modernizing the system of municipal structures’ management, which would allow us to build an efficient, flexible and economical system of local self-governance. …”
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Automated Damage Detection on Concrete Structures Using Computer Vision and Drone Imagery by Timothy Malche, Sumegh Tharewal, Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj

“…The model was then tested on new data, and the results showed that it could accurately detect and identify structural damage on concrete structures with a 94% accuracy. …”
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OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES AND SOCIAL DISCLOSURES IN THE TOURISM SECTOR: THE MODERATING ROLE OF INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONERS by Vionna Natasya Elyson, Supatmi Supatmi

“…   This research aims to analyze the influence of ownership structure on social disclosure moderated by independent commissioners. …”
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Casting Light on Dependency Structures in Ensemble Forecasts With the 2‐D Rank Histogram by Zied Ben Bouallègue

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COUPLED SIMULATION FOR FIRE-EXPOSED STRUCTURES USING CFD AND THERMO-MECHANICAL MODELS by Stanislav Šulc, Vít Šmilauer, František Wald

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Magnetic Anomalies Caused by 3D Polyhedral Structures With Arbitrary Polynomial Magnetization by Zhengyong Ren, Yuanlei Zhang, Yiyuan Zhong, Kejia Pan, Qihong Wu, Jingtian Tang

“…Abstract Magnetization is a natural property of magnetic materials which is widely used to analyze paramagnetic data, locate unexploded ordnance, explore mineral deposits and gas resources, and image anomalous magnetic structures in the Earth's crust. …”
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Seismic protection of buildings and structures using metamaterials: current status and development prospects by V. A. Mitroshin

“…Some researchers conditionally divide these methods into two groups: the first performs the tasks of masking, when the wave front deviates and wraps around the protected object, and the second creates an artificial shadow zone where seismic waves are damped without significantly affecting buildings and structures. Since the development of seismic metamaterials is still a new but certainly promising area of research for Russian science, the purpose of this review was to systematise the available data on the methods of effective protection of buildings and structures from wave impacts.…”
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Voxelization and one-dimensional lattice structures for industrial components using function representation by Antonio Bacciaglia, Alfredo Liverani, Alessandro Ceruti

“…This method eliminates the need for boundary representations of lattice structure models, leading to more efficient data handling. …”
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‘There’s no onboarding, no orientation:’ the role of neoliberal university structures in the lives of precarious academics by Rebekah Willson, Heidi Julien, Owen Stewart-Robertson, Lisa M. Given

“…To gain a better understanding of the academic context, semi-structured interviews were conducted with twelve heads of academic units working in various disciplines and across Canadian universities. …”
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Environmental assessment of non-metallic reinforcement for concrete structures as an alternative to steel reinforcement by Nadine Stoiber, Mathias Hammerl, Benjamin Kromoser

“…One approach to counter this issue includes material reduction of structural components via the use of non-metallic reinforcement, such as carbon, glass and basalt fibre reinforced polymers. …”
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Analytical Study of Stud Shear Connector Behavior in Steel–UHPC Composite Structures by Wei Du, Zhijian Hu, Zhi Zhou

“…These findings provide a crucial basis for understanding the behavior of stud shear connectors in composite structures.…”
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Damage and Failure Modeling of Composite Material Structures Using the Pam-Crash Code by Eduardo Martin-Santos, Lucia G. Barbu, Pablo Cruz

“…Finally, the solution is applied to simulate impact tests on large structures. Good correlations with experimental data are obtained in fast computational times, making this methodology a candidate for application in composite-related automotive simulations.…”
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Study on the Deformation Characteristics of Railway Subgrade Structures Induced by Groundwater Level Changes by Baolong Li, Lulu Jiang, Dongli Wang, Yi Yin, Yupeng Shen, Yunxi Han

“…Following this, the settlement characteristics of the subgrade structure were analysed. Subsequently, based on the Biot consolidation theory of the soil, a numerical simulation model was established to study the threshold parameters of the groundwater extraction on site. …”
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Research on the Complexity of Forms and Structures of Urban Green Spaces Based on Fractal Models by Yilu Gong, Xueming Li, Xueping Cong, He Liu

“…On the basis of GF1 satellite data in 2019 and three fractal models, the complexity of the forms and structures of a green space system in downtown Dalian, China, was studied. …”
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Learning from the diversity of national structures, processes and intentions with regard to extended education by Bettina Krepper, Alexandra Efstathiades, James Loparics, James Loparics

“…Factors influenced by EE.DiscussionThe analysis of the data shows that, despite national differences, there are common intentions, processes and structures that are productive for the development of key competences and future skills. …”
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Development of SMA integrated composite structures with stiff sections subjected to localized deformations by Achyuth Ram Annadata, Tobias Georg Lang, Thomas Gereke, Chokri Cherif

“…By carefully designing the internal fiber structure and incorporating SMA wires, the composites were fabricated to deform in specific ways when activated. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON CORROSION MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES USING ACOUSTIC EMISSION by Ahmed Abouhussien, Assem Hassan

“…This paper aims to employ acoustic emission (AE) technique to detect and identify the level of damage resulting from reinforcing steel corrosion in reinforced concrete structures. Five reinforced concrete prism samples with a constant concrete cover (20 mm) were subjected to an accelerated corrosion test. …”
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