Effects of Wing Kinematics on Aerodynamics Performance for a Pigeon-Inspired Flapping Wing by Tao Wu, Kai Wang, Qiang Jia, Jie Ding

“…Numerical results show that the twisting motion weakens the leading-edge vortex (LEV) on the upper surface of the wing during the downstroke by reducing the effective angle of attack, thereby significantly reducing the time-averaged lift and power consumption. Then, we further studied the effects of the 3D sweeping motion on the aerodynamic performance of the flapping wing. …”
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Population structure, floral diversity, habitat geography, and conservation status of Himalayan horse chestnut (Aesculus indica) in western Himalayan moist temperate forest ecosyst... by Urwa Irfan, Hamayun Shaheen, Muhammad Manzoor, Muhammad Manzoor, Sidra Nasar, Raja Waqar Ahmed Khan, Syed Waseem Gillani, Syed Waseem Gillani, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Arbaz Attique, Asif Kamal, Sarah Abdul Razak, Malik Talha Riaz

“…The deforestation intensity averaged 135 stumps/ha, with some sites exceeding 300 stumps/ha, indicating unsustainable fuelwood consumption patterns and habitat degradation. …”
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Water conservation strategies reduce greenhouse gas emission from wastewater treatment plants: A domino effect by Zixiang He, Rupeng Wang, Jifeng Wang, Honglin Chen, Shiyu Zhang, Ke Wang, Junjiang Lai, Nanqi Ren, Shih-Hsin Ho

“…Here we show a domino-effect feedback between urban water-use patterns with WWTP carbon emissions. Our analysis demonstrates that optimized water management can improve average WWTP eco-efficiency by up to 189 %, leading to an annual reduction in water consumption of 48.3 billion m3 and a decrease in GHG emissions by 1.67 million tons CO2-equivalent. …”
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Evaluating Affordability of Healthier Diets in Four African Countries by Joaquin Ameller Pavez, Sophie Drogue, Kaleab Baye, Marie-Josephe Amiot, Noora Kanerva, Agnes Le Port, Marinel Hoffman, Abdelrahman Lubowa, Gaston Ampe Tumuhimbise, Mikael Fogelholm, Natalia Rosa-Sibakov

“…On average, our results show that nutritional adequacy can be attained by increasing the intake of legumes, vegetables and fruits, while reducing the intake of cereals. …”
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TRNSYS-Based Performance Study of Solar-Assisted Single-Effect Absorption Cooling in Peshawar, Pakistan by Abid Hussain, Asnaf Aziz, Afzal Khan, Nadeem Ur Rehman, Hamza Pervez, Altaf Husain

“…Under variable load conditions, the auxiliary heater responded through frequent pulsed flow patterns, achieving peak flow rates up to 49,000 kg/hr without compromising outlet temperature. …”
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Risk assessment of trans fatty acids in Chinese hotpot and its long cooking by Manqing Nie, Mengying Zhang, Ximing Li, Ying Shi, Bo Zheng

“…The study suggests that, under typical consumption patterns, hotpot bases may not pose an immediate health risk from TFA exposure. …”
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Investigation of Welding Forces and Torque Measurement using Octagonal Ring Dynamometer in Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding of Pure Copper by Xiaole Ge, I.N. Kolupaev, Di Jiang, Hongfeng Wang

“…This work also provides a foundation for future research into enhancing the efficiency and reducing the energy consumption of the RFSSW process.…”
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Water supply interruptions and suspected cholera incidence: a time-series regression in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. by Aurélie Jeandron, Jaime Mufitini Saidi, Alois Kapama, Manu Burhole, Freddy Birembano, Thierry Vandevelde, Antonio Gasparrini, Ben Armstrong, Sandy Cairncross, Jeroen H J Ensink

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Time-series patterns of daily incidence of suspected cholera cases admitted to the Cholera Treatment Centre in Uvira in South Kivu Province between 2009 and 2014 were examined in relation to the daily variations in volume of water supplied by the town water treatment plant. …”
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Calculation of COVID-19 disease burden using Monte Carlo simulation with dynamic disability weights and analysis of transmission characteristics by Wenxiu Chen, Wei An, Qun Gao, Ji Bai, Hua Li, Song Tang, Wenhui Gao, Zhe Tian, Yu Zhang, Min Yang

“…Moreover, COVID-19 has profoundly reshaped healthcare-seeking behavior and consumption patterns, with individual lifestyle factors and pre-existing health conditions contributing significantly to infection severity. …”
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An Improved IoT Based Hybrid Predictive Load Forecasting Model for a Greenhouse Integrated With Demand Side Management by Soumya Ranjan Biswal, Tanmoy Roy Choudhury, Babita Panda, Subhrajyoti Mishra

“…This study hypothesizes that combining hybrid machine learning models with IoT-based DSM can optimize energy consumption while maintaining critical microclimatic conditions for crop growth. …”
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Correlation of excess salt intake identified by the survey with urine sodium level and blood pressure: data of ESSE-RF study by Yu. A. Balanova, V. A. Kutsenko, S. A. Shalnova, A. E. Imaev, A. V. Kapustina, G. A. Muromtseva, S. E. Evstifeeva, N. S. Karamnova, S. A. Maksimov, E. B. Yarovaya, O. M. Drapkina, A. N. Redko, S. N. Alekseenko, S. V. Gubarev, I. A. Viktorova, M. A. Livzan, I. A. Grishechkina, M. Yu. Rozhkova, N. N. Prishchepa, N. N. Vezikova, I. S. Skopets, S. S. Yakushin, E. V. Filippov, N. V. Dobrynina, N. N. Nikulina, K. G. Pereverzeva, K. A. Moseichuk

“…Questionnaire components of ESI are also significantly related to urinary Na+ levels. The consumption of sausages and deli meats has the greatest effect, causing an increase in the average Na+ level by 11,59 (7,06-16,12) mmol/l (p&lt;0,001). …”
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Effects of Green Manure Intercropping on Soil Moisture, Nutrients, and Apple Yield in a Weibei Apple Orchard by LIANG Qing, ZHANG Tibin, CHENG Yu, GAO Weiqiang, KUANG Yuxin, FENG Hao

“…［Conclusion］ Adopting the binary mulching pattern (ground fabric mulching under apple trees+ryegrass intercropping between rows) is beneficial to decreasing water consumption, nutrient loss, and increasing fruit yield and water use efficiency.…”
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Enhancing hydrodynamic efficiency in Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) utilizing adjoint method and proper orthogonal decomposition. by Shorob Alam Bhuiyan, Md Jahid Hasan, Md Araful Hoque

“…This signifies a substantial improvement of 20.25% in power consumption. The POD technique was employed to determine the dominant modes in the flow field, resulting in improved simulations and a better comprehension of flow patterns.…”
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6-week time-restricted eating improves body composition, maintains exercise performance, without exacerbating eating disorder in female DanceSport dancers by Yanbing Zhou, Xian Guo, Zeyao Liu, Dan Sun, Yujie Liang, Hong Shen, Xinxin Li, Jinhao Mu, Jingying Liu, Guoxia Cao, Mengmeng Chen

“…(utilizing a 16-hour fasting and 8-hour eating window) for 6 weeks, while the ND group maintained their regular dieting patterns. The consumption of water, black tea, or coffee without added sugar or milk was not restricted. …”
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Experimental Study on Horizontal Pipeline Transportation Characteristics of Coarse Particle by Songye Lu, Yao Wang, Pan Jiang, Ting Xiong

“…Therefore, when the particle size of the dredged material increases or the concentration increases, the average flow rate of the mixture is appropriately increased to ensure that the flow pattern of the dredged material in the pipeline remains in a non-homogeneous suspended flow pattern, thereby improving the efficiency and stability of the transportation system. …”
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Spatiotemporal differences and influencing factors of the dietary structure index in Chinese urban residents by Tianyang Chen, Zheng Guo, Zheng Guo, Sophia Shuang Chen, Sophia Shuang Chen, Giri Raj Kattel, Giri Raj Kattel, Giri Raj Kattel, Shimou Yao

“…There is a clear regional pattern in the spatial distribution of the DSI of urban residents in China, which generally shows a decreasing trend from northeast to southwest. …”
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Tray Dryer's Performance in the Drying of Banana Slices Using LPG and Wood Stove by Devi Yuni Susanti, Joko Nugroho Wahyu Karyadi, Octavia Arini, Septi Agustiani Fajriyah, Sri Rahayoe, Hanim Zuhrotul Amanah

“…The use of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) gives an average room temperature of 73.46 ℃, while the furnace gives a less stable pattern with an average temperature of 63.02 ℃. …”
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Validate CFD Simulation of H-Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) with Experimental Data by M. Hikmatul Ridho, Prabowo

“…The energy consumption pattern in the world, and in Indonesia today, is still dominated by fossil energy in oil, gas, and coal. …”
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Biofilm-Forming Lactic Acid Bacteria in Sausages: Isolation, Characterization, and Inhibition Using <i>Eisenia bicyclis</i>-Based Nanoparticles by Do Kyung Oh, Du-Min Jo, Minji Kim, Jeong-Bin Jo, Ji-Hwan Choi, Jeong Mi Choi, Geum-Jae Jeong, Se Yun Jeong, Fazlurrahman Khan, Young-Mog Kim

“…The isolates were subsequently tested for hemolytic activity, salt and temperature tolerance, and carbohydrate consumption patterns. To evaluate antibiofilm potential, marine-derived compounds from <i>Eisenia bicyclis</i>, such as phloroglucinol (PG), crude methanolic extracts, ethyl acetate fractions, and gold nanoparticle (AuNP) formulations, were tested in situ on sausage surfaces against <i>L. sakei</i> S10 and common pathogens (<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>). …”
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Research on the Protection Status and Development Strategies for New Varieties of Lychee and Longan in China by Yingjie WEN, Zhixian TANG, Fachao SHI, Hailun LIU, Yonghua JIANG, Qian YAN

“…A systematic analysis of application and grant patterns for plant variety rights in these fruits can offer invaluable insights for enhancing their protective framework in China.…”
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