Efficient pH-sensitive nanosystem containing Atractylenolide Ⅰ for improving tumor hypoxic microenvironment and photothermal conversion capability for synergistic treatment of colo... by Yuqing Zhu, Qiang Ye, Shi Feng, Xiujuan Fu, Siwei Chen, Hao Liu, Jialin Ning, Yaling Li, Dan Zhang

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Geometric characterization of locally corroded surfaces in steel bridge girders by Tao Zhang, Michael Vaccaro, Arash Zaghi, Amvrossios Bagtzoglou

“…With 6.8% of U.S. bridges in poor condition, there is an urgent need for accurate yet efficient methods to assess the residual load-bearing capacity of corroded girders. …”
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Concrete Bridge Crack Detection Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Image Segmentation by Yanli Chen, Hongze Li, Hang Zhu, Tianlong Ren, Zhe Cao

“…The proposed approach extracts key crack characteristics—including area, length, centroid, and main direction—enabling precise damage assessment. Experimental validation on a real bridge dataset demonstrates significant improvements in detection accuracy. …”
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Improving the usability of sustainable specific suspension packaging by Robbe Noens, Ward Nica, Peter Slaets, Marc Juwet

“…Abstract In the rapidly growing e-commerce sector, preventing product damage and weight reduction are crucial. Previous research on this topic has led to Sustainable Specific Suspension (3S) packaging. …”
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Comparative study of matrix etching methods for the separation of microplastics from environmental samples by Jagoda Worek, Katarzyna Styszko

“…However, digestion with half the concentration also proved to be satisfactory regarding efficiency and safety, as the more important parameters in the oxidation process were temperature and contact time.…”
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Ecological benefits of artificial vegetation restoration on local climate condition in abandoned mining area by Aishajiang Aili, Zhang Yuguang, Lin Tao, Xu Hailiang, Fabiola Bakayisire, Abdul Waheed, Zhang Qin

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Transformer-based InspecNet for improved UAV surveillance of electrical infrastructure by Jiangtao Guo, Shu Cao, Tao Wang, Kai Wang, Jingfeng Xiao, Xinxin Meng

“…Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have emerged as vital tools for aerial inspections, offering flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. A significant challenge in UAV surveillance is the precise detection of damaged electrical components, particularly in complex environments where numerous objects are in close proximity that may cause hazards. …”
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Assessment of mechanical and heavy metal leaching behavior of resource-efficient engineered cementitious composites incorporating ultra-high-volume municipal waste incineration bot... by Jun Liu, Yukun Wu, Lei Cheng, Hesong Jin, Jianxin Li, Feng Xing

“…The effect of fibers content on compressive strength, elastic modulus, and other performance indicators such as peak strain, ultimate strain, damage evolution, and toughness index was studied. …”
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF THE LIVER AND SPLEEN IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF STORAGE DISEASES (literature review) by A. A. Solov’eva, G. A. Yatsyk, U. L. Dzhulakyan, E. A. Lukina

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Modelling progressive failure of segmental linings in shield tunnels by Tianqi Zhang, Bangguo He, Zhitong Chen, Xun Li, Gang Zheng

“…However, before simulating tunnel failure, it is important to establish a sophisticated model that considers the damage behaviour of segmental linings. In this paper, based on the concrete damage plasticity model and element deletion technology, a sophisticated model of segmental linings was established. …”
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Parameter optimization and test of an apple pipeline transportation device by CHEN Chunhao, LI Jianping, BIAN Yongliang, LÜ Linshuo, XUE Chunlin

“…In view of the low efficiency of picking high-level apples from fruit trees by fruit farmers, a pipeline transportation device for assisting manual picking was designed. …”
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Treatment of the oily produced water (OPW) using coagulant mixtures by R. Hosny, M. Fathy, M. Ramzi, Th. Abdel Moghny, S.E.M. Desouky, S.A. Shama

“…Treatment of the oily produced water (OPW) before injection into oil reservoirs is necessary to reduce formation damage. This can be done using chemo-physical process to minimize the oil droplets in water. …”
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Extracellular vesicles derived from salivary gland stem cells cultured on microwell scaffolds loaded with WNT3A promote the recovery of salivary gland function damaged by radiation... by Jae-Min Cho, Sujeong Ahn, Yeo-Jun Yoon, Sunyoung Park, Hyeon Song Lee, Seungyeon Hwang, Ye Jin Jeong, Yongpyo Hong, Sunyoung Seo, Dohyun Kim, Hyo-Il Jung, Won-Gun Koh, Jae-Yol Lim

“…Salivary gland (SG) stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) are promising agents for regenerative therapy, but efficient production and targeted delivery remain key challenges. …”
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Valerian and Yarrow: Two medicinal Plants as Crop Protectant Against Late Frost by M. Stefanini, L. Merrien, P. A. Marchand

“…In addition to their therapeutic effects, they turn out to be efficient in crop protection. Indeed, extract of their aerial parts are useful in preventive treatment against late frost damages on grapevine, fruit trees and various vegetables. …”
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Recent advances in structural health diagnosis: a machine learning perspective by Yuequan Bao, Huabin Sun, Yang Xu, Xiaoshu Guan, Qiuyue Pan, Dawei Liu

“…Machine learning methods are particularly well-suited for addressing these issues due to their capabilities in effective feature extraction, efficient optimization, and robust scalability. This article provides a brief review of the developments in machine learning-based structural health diagnosis, including data cleaning, structural modal parameters estimation, structural damage identification, digital twin technology, and structural reliability assessment. …”
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MODELLING OF CRACK PROPAGATION: COMPARISON OF DISCRETE LATTICE SYSTEM AND COHESIVE ZONE MODEL by Karel Mikeš, Franz Bormann, Ondřej Rokoš, Ron H.J. Peerlings

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<p><strong>Efficiency of some commercial </strong><strong>stimulants</strong><strong> in inducing Tomato resistance to <em>Tetranychus urticae</em> (Acari: Tetranychidae)</strong><... by Ahmed S. Abdellatif, Abd-Allah M. Afifi, Ahmed M.A. Mahmoud, Mahmoud Monir Ahmed

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Mechanisms of Surrounding Rock Failure and Control Measures When Main Roof Fractures Directly Above Gob-Side Entry in Thick Coal Seam by Dongdong Chen, Jingchen Chang, Jun Zou, Chunyang Tian, Shengrong Xie, Jie Ni, Fangfang Guo, Zhixuan Zhang, Wenkang Zhao, Xiangyu Yang, Shikun Xing

“…To effectively mitigate damage to the top coal, it is proposed to implement a five-hole tray coupled with high-strength prestressed anchor cables for reinforcing the surrounding rock, while compact wooden piles in combination with single pillars are employed to strengthen the roadway support control measures. …”
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Treacle’s ability to form liquid-like phase condensates is essential for nucleolar fibrillar center assembly, efficient rRNA transcription and processing, and rRNA gene repair by Artem K Velichko, Nadezhda V Petrova, Dmitry A Deriglazov, Anastasia P Kovina, Artem V Luzhin, Eugene P Kazakov, Igor I Kireev, Sergey Razin, Omar L Kantidze

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Organizational and Economic Support for the Integration of Engineering into the Energy Security System of Enterprises on the Basis of Process Approach by Arefieva Olena V., Horal Liliana T., Arefiev Serhii O., Popovych Oksana V.

“…The importance of energy security for the stable and efficient operation of enterprises, especially in the conditions of hostilities, which lead to regular interruptions in energy supply and damage to infrastructure, is emphasized. …”
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