Fast heating annealing of V-microalloyed TWIP steel: Pathway to ultrafine grains and enhanced mechanical performance by Atef Hamada, Ali Khosravifard, Tuomas Alatarvas, Matias Jaskari, Walaa Abd-Elaziem, Tarek Allam, Antti Järvenpää

“…The applied mechanistic modeling and strain-hardening analysis confirmed that dynamic Hall–Petch strengthening, driven by mechanical twinning and grain refinement, significantly enhanced strain hardening and delayed plastic deformation instability.These findings demonstrate that FHA offers a viable, time-efficient processing strategy for tailoring microstructure and optimizing the mechanical performance of high-Mn TWIP steels through controlled recrystallization, twin activation, and precipitation strengthening.…”
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Derivation of surface models using satellite imagery deep learning architectures with explainable AI by Vivaldi Rinaldi, Francisco Gómez-Vela, Masoud Ghandehari

“…This is due to technical challenges (efficiency of coverage, etc), as well as cost. These are significant obstacles, particularly in the less wealthy regions of the world, many of which are experiencing the greatest increase in population and physical infrastructure. …”
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Cellular automaton modeling of the local corrosion of ZrO2-C refractories at slag/metal interfaces by Shigefumi Matsumoto, Katsumi Morikawa, Koji Goda, Kiyoshi Goto, Hiroyuki Fukuyama

“…Abstract11 SEN, submerged entry nozzle; CA, cellular automaton; CC, continuous casting; CFD,computational fluid dynamics; LBM, Lattice Boltzmann method; BSE, backscattered electron; EPMA, electron probe microanalysis: Understanding local corrosion mechanisms of ZrO₂-C (ZG) refractories is essential for extending submerged entry nozzle (SEN) lifespan and improving continuous casting efficiency. …”
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A portable soil surface roughness instrument for automatic two-dimensional profile roughness measurement in the field by Gang Sun, Xiu Wang, Shuai Gao, Jinmei Pan, Qinhuo Liu, Wenjiang Huang

“…Current roughness measurement methods, such as manual pin meters and photogrammetry, face limitations in field portability, automation, and cost efficiency. To overcome these challenges, this study introduces a novel, portable instrument utilizing automated two-dimensional rotary laser scanning to quantify surface roughness. …”
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Study on Thermal Deformation Behavior and Thermal Processing Map of a New Al-Li Alloy by Daoqi Chen, Xinyang Han, Yinggan Zhang, Yan Liu, Junfeng Chen

“…Furthermore, a thermal processing map was compiled to analyze the effects of the temperature and strain rate on the power dissipation efficiency and flow instability factor. The thermal deformation mechanisms were identified through combined analysis of the thermal processing map and microstructural features. …”
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Surface patterning for multi-scale strain analysis of in-situ SEM mechanical experiments by Bin Zhang, Xianjue Ye, Jin Wang, Yuefei Zhang, Ze Zhang

“…Optimizing distribution of multi-scale speckles is crucial for achieving high precision and efficiency in digital image correlation (DIC) computations. …”
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Factorial-experimental investigation of LPBF regimes for VZh159 nickel superalloy grain structure and structural strength optimization by Rustam R. Kyarimov, Eugene S. Statnik, Eugene S. Statnik, Iuliia A. Sadykova, Alexander A. Frantsuzov, Alexey I. Salimon, Alexey I. Salimon, Alexander M. Korsunsky, Alexander M. Korsunsky, Alexander M. Korsunsky

“…The research addresses a critical gap in understanding the relationship between LPBF processing conditions and the resulting microstructural and mechanical properties, offering potential improvements in manufacturing efficiency and material performance.…”
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Sustainable THz SWIPT via RIS-Enabled Sensing and Adaptive Power Focusing: Toward Green 6G IoT by Sunday Enahoro, Sunday Cookey Ekpo, Mfonobong Uko, Fanuel Elias, Rahul Unnikrishnan, Stephen Alabi, Nurudeen Kolawole Olasunkanmi

“…Full-stack simulations at 0.3 THz with 20 GHz bandwidth and up to 256 RIS elements show that APF (i) improves the rate–energy Pareto frontier by 30–75% over recent adaptive baselines; (ii) achieves a 150% gain in harvested energy and a 440 Mbps peak per-user rate; (iii) reduces energy-efficiency variance by half while maintaining a Jain fairness index of 0.999;; and (iv) caps SAR at 1.6 W/kg, which is 20% below the IEEE C95.1 safety threshold. …”
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Analysis of mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant SkQ1 effectiveness on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model: Focus on morphological and ultrastructural tissue study by E. A. Senokosova, E. A. Velikanova, R. A. Mukhamadiyarov, O. D. Sidorova, E. O. Krivkina, L. V. Antonova, E. V. Grigoriev

“…Mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant SkQ1 demonstrates a high efficiency in animal models and potentially can be used for minimizing postoperative complications in an on-pump open-heart surgery.The aim of study was to the assessment of preservation degree and changes in the isolated rat heart characterized by prolonged cardioplegic ischemia, under the condition of donation of different SkQ1concentrations.Material and methods. …”
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Surface hardening of MIM porous metals by ultrasonic vibration assisted pressing by Shimaoka Ryo, Yin Zidong, Tanaka Shigeo, Yang Ming

“…In addition, porous metals have the properties of absorbing sound and shock, which allows them to efficiently absorb the energy of ultrasonic vibrations and effectively harden the surface. …”
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Oil Spill Detection in PolSAR Imagery Using Composite Scattering Power Entropy and Multiscale Hybrid Feature Fusion Network by Deliang Xiang, Yu Lu, Dongdong Guan, Guannan Li, Jianda Cheng, Bangjie Li

“…Polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is effective in detecting oil spills by distinguishing backscatter differences between seawater and oil slicks. …”
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Surface morphology, electronic defects and passivation strategies at the p–n junction of Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 solar cells by Amala Elizabeth, Andreas May, Finnegan Volkamer, Florian Giesl, Hossam Elanzeery, Thomas Dalibor, Daniel Abou-Ras, Harry Mönig

“…Based on the high power conversion efficiencies and compatibility toward large-area deposition techniques, Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se) _2 (CIGSSe) phototvoltaic absorbers are currently at the forefront of chalcopyrite thin-film solar cell technology. …”
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Sample-Adjusted Threshold Calculation (SATC) for Optimizing Flood Mapping From a Trustworthy and Explainable Perspective by Zhijun Jiao, Biyan Chen, Zhimei Zhang, Lixin Wu

“…Near-real-time flood maps are vital for efficiently coordinating emergency responses during flooding events. …”
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