Performance and Mechanism Analysis of an Anti-Skid Wear Layer of Active Slow-Release Ice–Snow Melting Modified by Gels by Yuanzhao Chen, Zhenxia Li, Tengteng Guo, Chenze Fang, Peng Guo, Chaohui Wang, Bing Bai, Weiguang Zhang, Haobo Yan, Qi Chen

“…By replacing a conventional coarse aggregate with salt-storing ceramsite in SMA-10 graded mixtures (0–80% content), we systematically evaluate its mechanical performance and de-icing functionality. …”
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Annual Simulation of Phase Change Materials for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Thermal Performance of Buildings in Southern California by Yiu Chan, Thomas Hoke, Kevin Meredith, Xi Chen

“…This work demonstrates that optimizing PCMs in building design can significantly enhance energy efficiency and thermal comfort, providing a sustainable solution for reducing energy demands in residential settings.…”
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Hyperspectral Prediction Models of Chlorophyll Content in <i>Paulownia</i> Leaves under Drought Stress by Yamei Zhang, Guangxin Ru, Zhenli Zhao, Decai Wang

“…Based on the prediction accuracy and the uniformity of different leaf positions, the optimal model was systematically explored. The results of the analysis of spectral reflectance showed significant differences at different leaf positions. …”
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Innovative Methods for Intensifying the Processing of Zinc Clinker: Synergy of Microwave Treatment and Ultrasonic Leaching by Bagdaulet Kenzhaliyev, Tatiana Surkova, Ainur Berkinbayeva, Zhazira Baltabekova, Kenzhegali Smailov, Yerkezhan Abikak, Shynar Saulebekkyzy, Nazerke Tolegenova, Tursynkul Omirbek, Zamzagul Dosymbaeva

“…The results demonstrate that the optimized process conditions led to a significant increase in zinc recovery from refractory materials.…”
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The Impact of Water Deficit at Various Growth Stages on Physiological Characteristics, Fruit Yield, and Quality of Drip-Irrigated Jujube Trees by Wei Qiang, Pengrui Ai, Yingjie Ma, Jinghua Zhao

“…In this study, we systematically evaluated the impacts of deficit irrigation (DI) by comparing a full irrigation control (CK) with six DI treatments—mild DI (75% CK) and severe DI (50% CK) water deficits applied during either flowering + fruit setting or fruit enlargement stages. …”
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Insights into the preparation, properties, application in food of polysaccharide-based edible films and coatings: An updated overview by Hongkun Xue, Junyao Feng, Kaixuan Zhang, Yu Wang, Xiaojun Liao, Jiaqi Tan

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Effect of Cl substitution on the microstructure, dielectric and optical properties of CaCu3Ti4O12 ceramics by Najwa. Gouitaa, Sahil Kumar, Fatima Zahra. Ahjyaje, Taj-dine. Lamcharfi, Amina. Benatia, Mustapha. Abarkan, Mamta Shandilya

“…The structural, morphological, optical, and dielectric characteristics of CCTO-Cl2 were systematically analyzed. Among the calcination temperatures studied, 900 °C emerged as the optimal condition, significantly enhancing all properties. …”
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Mechanical properties and microstructure of plant fiber reinforced BFS-MS geopolymer: an orthogonal design approach by Zunquan Zhu, Zunquan Zhu, Dongming Chang, Dongming Chang, Yong Zhu, Jie Li, Kai Zhang, Haifeng Lu

“…The key parameters including activator modulus, alkali content, water-to-solid ratio, and MS replacement rate were systematically optimized through orthogonal experimental design. …”
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Enhancing joint efficiency in friction stir welding of PA66 using an induction-heated threaded pin and glass fiber reinforcement by Ammar Elsheikh, Mohamed Ahmed Elmosalamy, Ninshu Ma, Ibrahim Eldeeb, Ezzat Showaib, Saad Ebied

“…Among the tested conditions, a rotational speed of 1000 RPM and welding speed of 20 mm/min resulted in optimal heat input, promoting uniform fiber dispersion and stable vortex flow within the nugget zone. …”
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Experimental and numerical analysis of thermal comfort in high-geothermal tunnel rest rooms by Liufeng Su, Qixiang Yan, Yaozhong Cui, Zhengyu Xiong, Erli Wang, Chuan Zhang

“…The proposed framework not only enhances workers’ operational comfort but also provides a replicable methodology for optimizing rest room configurations in extreme thermal environments.…”
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Integrated action mechanism of women's participation in rural residential environment governance: Embedded dual case analysis based on Sanmen County, Zhejiang Province by QIN Xiaomin, SU Hao

“…[Results] The key findings are as follows: (1) The synergy between top-down administrative instructions and bottom-up village initiatives has strengthened women's roles in environmental governance, positioning them as pivotal actors in rural residential environment governance; (2) The Women's Federation, serving as a hub linking the Party and government agencies, social organizations, and rural women, has established an integrated action mechanism by expanding its administrative and social functions in coordination and optimizing cross-sectoral resource allocation; (3) Through institutional empowerment, targeted task allocation, and socio-political incentives, rural women are systematically engaged in environmental governance, converting their gendered advantages—such as ecological insight, care ethics, and collaborative cohesion—into tangible improvements in environmental outcomes. …”
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Lignocellulosic biomass: insights into enzymatic hydrolysis, influential factors, and economic viability by Priyanka Basera, Shuchishloka Chakraborty, Neha Sharma

“…This biomass serves as a promising alternative to conventional fossil fuels. …”
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Application of artificial intelligence in intelligent healthcare by WANG Zuheng, WEI Chunmeng, LU Wenhao, LI Xiao, WANG Fubo

“…This study systematically elaborates on AI technologies and the framework for constructing AI healthcare models based on large-scale clinical data, subsequently presenting a research pathway that improves model performance through a closed-loop data iteration mechanism. …”
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Precise Modulation of Reorganization Energy through Methyl Substitution for High Performance Organic Solar Cells by Li Chen, Chaoyue Zhao, Joshua Yuk Lin Lai, Rongkun Zhou, Aleksandr Sergeev, Kam Sing Wong, Huawei Hu, Zilong Zheng, Han Yu, Sai Ho Pun, Guangye Zhang, He Yan

“…In optimized ternary OSCs, BQx‐MeCl further reached a remarkable PCE of 19.6%. …”
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Recurrent design patterns in the feedback regulation of the mammalian signalling network by Stefan Legewie, Hanspeter Herzel, Hans V Westerhoff, Nils Blüthgen

“…Kinetic modelling suggests that this design principle allows for swift feedback regulation and establishes latency phases after signalling, and that it might be an optimal design due to a trade‐off between energy efficiency and flexibility.…”
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Machine learning techniques for lipid nanoparticle formulation by Hao Li, Yayi Zhao, Chenjie Xu

“…Abstract A significant amount of effort has been poured into optimizing the delivery system that is demanded by novel therapeutic modalities. …”
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Electrochemical Properties of LiCoO2 as Anode Material of Lithium‐Ion Batteries: Implementation for Recycling and Reuse of Spent Material by Mikhail Kamenskii, Alexey Volkov, Valentin Romanovski, Evgenii Beletskii

“…At this optimal lithium content, the material exhibited a well‐balanced performance between specific capacity and long‐term cycling stability. …”
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Evaluation of changes in chemical composition and antioxidant activities from vine tea at different harvest times based on LC-MS, GC-MS, and data fusion algorithms by Lele Zhang, Zixin Zhang, Yu Zhao Hou, Simon Sani Ocholi, Liming Wang, Zhifei Fu, Changjun Liu, Zhonglian Zhang, Lifeng Han

“…This study systematically analyzed the chemical composition of vine tea using LC-MS and GC–MS to determine its optimal harvest time and key antioxidant compounds. …”
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Internet of Things (IoT) of Smart Homes: Privacy and Security by Tinashe Magara, Yousheng Zhou

“…The Internet of Things (IoT) constitutes a sophisticated network that interconnects devices, optimizing functionality across various domains of human activity. …”
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Evaluation method of shale reservoir fracability based on double sweet spots by SHI Can, LIN Botao, XIE Bobo, PAN Yuting, ZHANG Jiahao

“…There is an urgent need to clarify the connection between sweet spots and fracability while establishing a standardized evaluation method. This study systematically investigates the commonly-used sweet spots and fracability evaluation methods and clarifies the relationship among geological sweetness index (GSI), engineering sweetness index (ESI), and fracability based on conceptual understanding and evaluation methods. …”
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