Full-scale performances of the slab track subgrade filled with basalt fiber-reinforced foamed concrete by Zhichao Huang, Qian Su, Wenhui Zhao, Zongyu Zhang, Junjie Huang, Sakdirat Kaewunruen

“…To this end, a series of tests—including uniaxial compressive and dynamic triaxial tests—were conducted to comprehensively examine the effects of basalt fiber reinforcement on the mechanical properties of foamed concrete with densities of 700 and 1000 kg/m3. …”
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Seismic Evaluation of Steel Plate Shear Walls in Different Configurations by Seyed Mohmmad Ali Abbaspoor Haghighat, Ali Alibazi, Reza Moradifard, Lotfi Guizani, Munzer Hassan

“…The connection of the steel plate to the vertical boundary elements induces an axial load and a bending moment in the plate. This research addresses the lack of comprehensive evaluations of coupled SPSWs with varying coupling beam mechanisms, such as flexural-shear behavior. …”
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Coal burst mechanism in large-scale panel under extra-thick key strata by Kunyou Zhou, Linming Dou, Jiliang Kan, Ke Yang, Jiazhuo Li, Xiaotao Ma

“…In this study, field monitoring, physical and numerical modelling, and theoretical analysis were comprehensively adopted to investigate the effect of ETKS on the static and dynamic stress and its impact on coal bursts. …”
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Microfluidics-Assisted Polymer Vesicle Budding in Emulsion Systems: A Promising Approach for the Preparation and Application of Polymer Vesicles by Donghua Dong, Jilai Zhan, Guoxing Liao, Tong Zhu, Qianqian Yu, Wei Zhang, Linge Wang

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Hamiltonian-Based Approach to Enhance the Stability of Hybrid Fuel Cell and Supercapacitor Sources by Pongsiri Mungporn, Uthen Kamnarn, Burin Yodwong, Surin Khomfoi, Serge Pierfederici, Babak Nahid-Mobarakeh, Gianpaolo Vitale, Nicu Bizon, Phatiphat Thounthong

“…This novel approach addresses the inherent challenges in the dynamic operation of such hybrid systems, characterized by rapid load changes [i.e., constant power load (CPL)] and energy fluctuations. …”
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The Optimal Scheduling of Integrated Energy System Considering the Incentive and Punishment Mechanism of Electric and Thermal Carbon Emission Factors by Kaiyan Wang, Hengxiang He, Ningning Yang, Xiaowei Wang, Rong Jia

“…In the context of global industrialization, integrated energy systems (IES) have emerged as a crucial means of facilitating green and low-carbon transformation. To comprehensively explore the potential for carbon reduction through source-load synergy and achieve low-carbon and high-efficiency operation of the system, an IES optimal scheduling method that incorporates a reward and punishment mechanism for dynamic electricity and thermal carbon emission factors is proposed. …”
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Solar-thermoelectric mobile storage system integrated with electric vehicles for reducing postharvest and microbial losses in agro produce transportation by Lalith Pankaj Raj Nadimuthu, Kirubakaran Victor, Mohit Bajaj, Vojtech Blazek, Lukas Prokop

“…The research undertakes a comprehensive performance evaluation of the proposed system, which employs a thermoelectric cooling mechanism powered entirely by solar energy. …”
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Role of human infection challenge studies (HICs) in drug development for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Prosenjit Kundu, Mark Quinn, Elaine Thomas, Jared C. Christensen, Sima S. Toussi, Negar Niki Alami, Anindita Banerjee

“…Summary: Background: Human infection challenge studies (HICs) are powerful in establishing early proof-of-concept for experimental drugs and understanding disease pathogenesis. A comprehensive assessment of HICs will allow to understand the viral load (VL) dynamics and symptom score kinetics of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and facilitate drug development for RSV. …”
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Control Study of Hydropower System with Francis Turbine in Isolated Operation by Usha Adhikari, Pramish Shrestha, Bernt Lie

“…By employing a mechanistic modelling approach using differential algebraic equations, the study captures the complex interplay of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical subsystems, enabling an in-depth analysis of system dynamics under varying load conditions. A two-step approach is adopted, where a PID controller is initially designed for a linearized model and subsequently tested on a nonlinear model, allowing for a systematic evaluation of its performance, in accordance with the Norwegian Transmission System Operator specifications. …”
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Computer simulation of a pH-responsive drug delivery system formed by μ-ABC miktoarm star polymers in aqueous solution by Zengwei Ma, Lijun Li, Nan Hu, Jianwei Wei, Lin Chen

“…This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the self-assembly and drug release behavior of a pH-responsive anticancer drug delivery system utilizing μ-ABC miktoarm star polymers through dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulations. …”
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Assessment of Structural Integrity Through On-Site Decision-Making Analysis for a Jacket-Type Offshore Platform by Rodrigo Daniel Álvarez Bello Martínez, Juan Antonio Álvarez-Arellano, Youness El Hamzaoui

“…This paper presents a comprehensive on-site decision-making framework for assessing the structural integrity of a jacket-type offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico, installed at a water depth of 50 m. …”
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Usage of permeability ratio to check the stability of a pile-soil model with retaining wall support – Huizhou slope failure as a case study by Muhammad Israr Khan, Jianbo Fei, Xiangsheng Chen, Yue Chen

“…Abstract This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the role of soil permeability variation on the stability of slopes reinforced by retaining walls, with a focus on the Huizhou slope failure as a case study. …”
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Integrating type-2 fuzzy logic controllers with digital twin and neural networks for advanced hydropower system management by Yali Zeng, Zahraa Abed Hussein, Mustafa Habeeb Chyad, Amirfarhad farhadi, Jianyong Yu, Hesam Rahbarimagham

“…This paper presents a novel approach that integrates Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Controllers (T2FLC), Digital Twin technology, and Neural Networks for comprehensive management of hydropower systems. The proposed hybrid system aims to improve load management, fault detection, and operational efficiency. …”
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Impedance-Based Stability Analysis of a Low-Inertia AC Grid Connected to a DC Grid by a VSC With Virtual Inertia Controllers by Ahmed M.E.I. Mohamad, Hassanien Ramadan A. Mohamed, Yasser Abdel-Rady I. Mohamed

“…The dynamics and performance of low-inertia ac grids with frequency support (e.g., droop and virtual inertia controls) have been investigated thoroughly. …”
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Effect of tool angle in nanocutting of single crystal GaN using diamond cutter by Yongqiang WANG, Hao XIA, Zhihang HU, Shuaiyang ZHANG, Shaohui YIN

“…This directly supports the simulation predictions regarding the detrimental effects of highly negative rake angles. ConclusionsThis comprehensive study, synergizing high-fidelity molecular dynamics simulations with targeted experimental validation using distinct tool geometries, has significantly deepened the understanding of the nanoscale deformation and damage mechanisms in single-crystal GaN during diamond cutting. …”
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Advances of Complex Marine Environmental Influences on Underwater Vehicles by Sen Zhao, Haibao Hu, Abdellatif Ouahsine, Haochen Lu, Zhuoyue Li, Zhiming Yuan, Peng Du

“…The identified influences are categorized into five primary aspects: hydrodynamic characteristics, dynamic response patterns, load distribution mechanisms, navigation trajectory optimization, and stealth performance. …”
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Simulation-based analysis of noise reduction and tribological enhancements in slip-modified journal bearings by Budi Setiyana, Mohammad Tauviqirrahman, M. Muchammad, Niko Wijaya

“…This study fills that critical gap to comprehensively investigate the acoustic implications of engineered slip surfaces in journal bearings. …”
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Enhanced power sharing and voltage regulation for islanded nano-satellite DC microgrids in spinning flight scenarios by Khalil Louassaa, Josep M. Guerrero, Baseem Khan, Muhammad Zain Yousaf, Mohamed Ali Zdiri, Liu Zhang, Rajkumar Sivanraju

“…The solution provides four key advantages: (1) robust handling of dynamic operational conditions including sudden constant power load variations, source fluctuations, and islanding/connection mode transitions; (2) decoupled control architecture separating high-level power management from fast local regulation; (3) optimized computational efficiency for onboard processing constraints; and (4) enhanced environmental robustness through NTSM’s inherent stability in extreme thermal/radiation conditions. …”
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Analysis the Composition of Hydraulic Radial Force on Centrifugal Pump Impeller: A Data-Centric Approach Based on CFD Datasets by Hehui Zhang, Kang Li, Ting Liu, Yichu Liu, Jianxin Hu, Qingsong Zuo, Liangxing Jiang

“…A high-precision CFD simulation on a six-blade end-suction centrifugal pump generated a comprehensive hydraulic load dataset. Data analysis methods included exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover patterns and trigonometric function fitting to model force variations accurately. …”
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Optimizing active suspension systems with robust h∞ control and adaptive techniques under uncertainties by Kumlachew Yeneneh, Menelik Walle, Tatek Mamo, Yared Yalew

“…The research establishes new theoretical foundations for uncertainty management in vehicle dynamics while delivering a commercially viable control strategy validated under realistic operating conditions.…”
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