Risk Mitigation of a Heritage Bridge Using Noninvasive Sensors by Ricky W. K. Chan, Takahiro Iwata

“…Bridges are fundamental components of transportation infrastructure, facilitating the efficient movement of people and goods. However, the conservation of heritage bridges introduces additional challenges, encompassing environmental, social, cultural, and economic dimensions of sustainability. …”
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Future Climate Projections and Uncertainty Evaluations for Frost Decay Exposure Index in Norway by Jørn Emil Gaarder, Helga Therese Tilley Tajet, Andreas Dobler, Hans Olav Hygen, Tore Kvande

“…To implement the geographical and future climate adaptation of building moisture design for building projects, practitioners need efficient tools, such as precalculated climate indices to assess climate loads. …”
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Epidemiological Properties of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma in Nigeria by Lawan Abdu

“…The test should ideally be sensitive, specific, and efficient. It is difficult to select a suitable test that meets these criteria. …”
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Dynamic response analysis of ancient pagodas under rockfall impact by XiaoPeng Li, Qing He, Guangxing Zhao, Kangjie Ling, Dewen Liu, Yang Liu

“…Abstract In order to protect the precious cultural heritage of the pagoda in the mountainous area from the damage caused by falling rocks, we provide targeted and effective research support and protection strategy basis. …”
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Advancements in new desulfurization technology for industry scale applications by Sophia June C. Ng, Angelo Earvin Sy Choi

“…The environmental hazards and health risks that sulfur causes have encouraged governments worldwide to lower their permissible fuel concentrations to prevent further damage. This is accomplished through desulfurization, a method of extracting sulfur from fuel to be used in other products such as sulfuric acid or elemental sulfur. …”
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Numerical Study of Separation Characteristics of Piston-Type Explosive Bolt by Yanhua Li, Jingcheng Wang, Shihui Xiong, Li Cheng, Yuquan Wen, Zhiliang Li

“…An explosive bolt is a simple, highly reliable, and efficient pyrotechnic release device widely used in spacecraft and rocket launchers. …”
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles loaded Au nanodots: a self-amplifying immunotherapeutic depot for photothermal immunotherapy by Chuan Wang, Dongmei Wang, Liang Huang, Qi An

“…The integration of efficient photothermal ablation with immune activation opens new avenues for developing next-generation nanoplatforms that synergize PTT with immune modulation, offering a promising strategy for treating solid tumors.…”
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Interplay between Shiraia and its fruiting body-associated Rhodococcus sp. No. 3 via hypocrellin A and carotenoid biosynthesis by Li Ping Zheng, Qun Yan Huang, Xin Ping Li, Jian Qin Zhou, Jian Wen Wang

“…Conversely, photoactivated HA induced cellular damage and growth inhibition on Rhodococcus sp. No. 3 via light-dependent ROS accumulation. …”
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Reliability Analysis of Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes Under Direct Current Switching Surge Stress by Daniel van Niekerk, Johan Venter

“…This study examined the dependability of Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diodes under direct current (DC) switching surge stress from several manufacturers with identical electrical requirements. To prevent thermal damage, we applied a standard 3 ms DC switching surge and increased the surge voltage in increments of 0.1 V with intervals between surges. …”
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Antibiotics change the population growth rate heterogeneity and morphology of bacteria. by Morten Kals, Emma Kals, Jurij Kotar, Allen Donald, Leonardo Mancini, Pietro Cicuta

“…In addition to introducing a novel, resource-efficient and rapid AST method, our findings shed new light on the system-level effects of antibiotic perturbations on bacteria, which might inform treatment design.…”
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Experimental and modeling hydraulic studies of foam drilling fluid flowing through vertical smooth pipes by Amit Saxena, A.K. Pathak, Keka Ojha, Shivanjali Sharma

“…Foam has emerged as an efficient drilling fluid for the drilling of low pressure, fractured and matured reservoirs because of its the ability to reduce formation damage, fluid loss, differential sticking etc. …”
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Seismic design and analysis of reinforced concrete buckling-restrained braced frame buildings with multi-performance criteria by Yanchao Yue, Tangbing Chen, Yongtao Bai, Xiaoming Lu, Yan Wang, Josephine Musanyufu

“…Time history analyses are performed to prove that the linear design method is highly conservative for estimating seismic intensity, and the proposed design method provides more efficient damage distributions in frame components. …”
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Seismic Protection of Cabinet Stored Cultural Relics with Silicone Dampers by Xiaoqing Ning, Junwu Dai, Wen Bai, Yongqiang Yang, Lulu Zhang

“…Cultural relics are precious properties of all humankind, the damage of which is nonresilient. In previous earthquakes, stored cultural relics have shown poor seismic performance, so effective seismic methods are urgently needed. …”
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Technical Evaluation and Problem-Solving in the Reopening of a Thermal Bath Facility by Krisztián Szolga, Dóra Buzetzky, Nebojša Jurišević, Dénes Kocsis

“…Following the partial closure of the spa, a comprehensive survey was carried out, identifying four main problem areas: operational difficulties with the thermal and cold-water wells, outdated water treatment technology, structural damage to the swimming pool and general mechanical deficiencies. …”
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Bayesian spatiotemporal stochastic partial differential equation for high-resolution earthquake magnitude mapping: Application to Sumatra Island, Indonesia by Dila Fitriani Azuri, I Gede Nyoman Mindra Jaya, Yudi Rosandi

“…Given the potential for severe damage and loss of life, spatiotemporal modeling of earthquake risk is crucial, especially in areas without recorded seismic events. …”
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Optimizing Goods Placement in Logistics Transportation using Machine Learning Algorithms based on Delivery Data by Moh Husnus Syawab, Yunifa Miftachul Arief, Fresy Nugroho, Ririen Kusumawati, Cahyo Crysdian, Agung Teguh Wibowo Almais

“…This study addresses the challenge of predicting the optimal placement of goods for expeditionary transportation. Efficient placement is crucial to ensure that goods are transported in a manner that maximizes space and minimizes the risk of damage. …”
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Recent advances of rodent models for alcoholic liver disease in evaluating healthy effects of food bioactive ingredients by Xiaoting Yu, Xuedi Zhang, Lijuan Zhang, Haitao Wang, Mingqian Tan

“…The purpose of this review is to provide a standardized and efficient formula for ALD modeling, so as to facilitate efficacy evaluation and mechanism analysis of food bioactive ingredients in ALD.…”
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A Systematic Literature Review on Traumatic Optic Neuropathy by Saeed Karimi, Amir Arabi, Iman Ansari, Toktam Shahraki, Sare Safi

“…Intravenous erythropoietin may be a safe and efficient treatment for patients with TON.…”
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Smart Bolts Monitoring Using Wireless Sensor Network: Implementation and Performance Evaluation by Uthman Baroudi, Anas Al-Roubaiey, Samir Mekid, Abdelhafid Bouhraoua, Yau Garba

“…For most mechanical systems, the bolts are critical components because they are subject to axial tension triggering various failures; for example, compromised screw threadsand/or vibration caused untightening. Severe damages can result injury of personnel, equipment damage, and even loss of life. …”
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Development of an Automatic Adjustment System for Air-and-Screen Cleaning of a Modernized Combine Harvester by Pustovaya O.A., Pustovoy E.A., Usanov V.S., Sakharov V.A., Lipkan A.V., Kotenko D.S.

“…The quality of grain separation in a combine harvester has the key role in increasing the efficiency of agricultural machinery use. The separation of grain and legumes should be effective and energy-efficient. …”
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