Experimental investigation on the effect of solid particle erosion on the water droplet erosion damages for blade materials by Juan Di, Jun Ji, Jin Xu, Zhi Li, Ke Ning, Chao-yi Peng, Jian-feng Wang

“…Abstract In this paper, the influence of solid particle erosion on the water droplet erosion is explored based on the self-developed erosion test system and high-speed rotating waterjet test rig. …”
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Latent or Manifest Observers: Two Dichotomous Approaches of Surveillance in Mental Health Nursing by Martin Salzmann-Erikson, Henrik Eriksson

“…In this study, Spradley's twelve-step ethnographic method was used. Results. Mental health nurses use their cultural knowing to observe patients in psychiatric care in various ways. …”
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Silicon orientations to grow semi-polar AlN by Ji-Li Li, Ye-Fei Li, Zhi-Pan Liu

“…Abstract The growth of non-polar GaN on Si substrates is a grand challenge in developing light-emitting diodes, where AlN layers serve as buffers to mitigate the lattice mismatch between GaN and Si in practice. …”
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A Hybrid Algorithm for Multi-Beam Steering of LCOS-Based Wavelength Selective Switch by Yunshu Gao, Zhongwei Tan, Xiao Chen, Genxiang Chen

“…In this paper, a three-step hybrid algorithm including IFTA, Symmetrical IFTA with both phase and amplitude freedoms (SIFTA-2) and Genetic algorithm (GA) is developed to optimize the multi-casting hologram and experimentally demonstrated the multi-casting function of WSS. …”
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Recyclable Boron Sulfonic Acid as an Environmentally Benign Catalyst for the One-Pot Synthesis of Coumarin Derivatives under Solvent-Free Condition by S. Rezayati, S. Sajjadifar

“…A mild and green method has been developed for the preparation of coumarins derivatives through the one-pot reactions. …”
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Non-Uniform Drying Shrinkage in Robocasted Green Body Ceramic Products by Nicolas Lauro, Arnaud Alzina, Benoit Nait-Ali, David S. Smith

“…Innovative methods for shrinkage measurement were developed using non-destructive optical vision techniques with computer-controlled data acquisition, allowing measurement on millimetric cords and on specific zones of a product. …”
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An Aeroelastic Solution Method Using an Implicit Dynamic Approach by Weiji Wang, Wei Qian, Zheng Chen, Xinyu Ai

“…At the core of this method lie the Navier–Stokes equations, which are pivotal for resolving the unsteady aerodynamic forces for studying aeroelasticity. This paper develops a time-step-coupling data-solving interface that bridges the structural dynamic and fluid dynamic domains, ensuring a seamless integration of these two critical aspects of aeroelastic analysis. …”
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Prevention of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: A Review by Vinayak Smith, Tiki Osianlis, Beverley Vollenhoven

“…At present, we recommend the use of a “step-up” regimen for ovulation induction, adjunct metformin utilization, utilizing a GnRH agonist as an ovulation trigger, and cabergoline usage. …”
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Surgical treatment of bone tumors using segmental bone allografts by O. Ye. Vyrva, Ya. O. Holovina, R. V. Malyk, Z. M. Danishchuk, N. O. Ashukina, P. M. Vorontsov

“…The effectiveness of the developed method was proved. As a follow-up result among patients who underwent surgical treatment according to the developed method, the following complications were noted: ischemic necrosis of soft tissues (due to intraoperative ligation of an artery which was surrounded by a tumor) – 1 case; tumor recurrence resulting in a limb amputation – 1 patient. …”
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Estimating years of life lost due to premature mortality at regional level in France in 2017, using a probabilistic redistribution approach by Romana Haneef, Aline Scohy, Nour Mahrouseh, Elise Coudin, Panayotis Constantinou, Antoine Rachas, Tina Lesnik, Grant M. A. Wyper, Brecht Devleesschauwer

“…Second, identified IDDs were redistributed to specific ICD-10 codes. A four-step probabilistic redistribution developed for the Belgium Burden of Disease (BeBOD) study was adopted to fit the French context: redistribution using predefined ICD codes, package redistribution using multiple causes of death data, internal redistribution, and redistribution to all causes. …”
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Dynamic Modeling and Active Vibration Isolation of a Noncontact 6-DOF Lorentz Platform Based on the Exponential Convergence Disturbance Observer by Xubin Zhou, Weidong Chen, Fagang Zhao, Dapeng Sui, Qing Xiao, Xingtian Liu, Liping Zhou, Quan Zhang

“…In the meanwhile, the 6-DOF sliding mode robust controller with exponential convergence disturbance observer is developed. The mechanical system simulation model was designed using ADAMS, and the corresponding 6-DOF decoupling control system and disturbance observer programs were developed using MATLAB/Simulink. …”
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VICTORIOUS: A Visual Analytics System for Scoping Review of Document Sets by Amir Haghighati, Amir Reza Haghverdi, Kamran Sedig

“…Despite attempts to address these challenges, the specific step of sensemaking in the context of scoping reviews is seldom addressed. …”
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A Pellet 3D Printer: Device Design and Process Parameters Optimization by Shiyi Liu, Peng Zhao, Senyang Wu, Chengqian Zhang, Jianzhong Fu, Zichen Chen

“…Defects like gaps, warping, and poor surface quality were found to be related to different combinations of process parameters. By using the developed pellet 3D printer, the pre-step of making filaments can be avoided, which will bring convenience to FDM 3D printing.…”
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Rule-Based Energy Management System to Enhance PV Self-Consumption in a Building: A Real Case by Haritza Camblong, Irati Zapirain, Octavian Curea, Juanjo Ugartemendia, Zina Boussaada, Ramon Zamora

“…A new 5-step methodology has been developed to design and adjust the RB-EMS. …”
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Frequency regulation reserve optimization of wind-PV-storage power station considering online regulation contribution by Changping Sun, Xiaodi Zhang, Wei Zhang, Jiahao Liu, Zubing Zou, Leying Li, Cheng Wang

“…Finally, an optimization model was developed, along with the proposal of the linearized solving algorithm. …”
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Bacteria eat nanoprobes for aggregation-enhanced imaging and killing diverse microorganisms by Yunmin Yang, Binbin Chu, Jiayi Cheng, Jiali Tang, Bin Song, Houyu Wang, Yao He

“…We further demonstrate the developed strategy enables the detection of ~107 CFU bacteria residing within tumour or gut. …”
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Dynamic Modeling and Control Characteristics of the Two-Modular HTR-PM Nuclear Plant by Zhe Dong, Yifei Pan, Maoxuan Song, Xiaojing Huang, Yujie Dong, Zuoyi Zhang

“…The simulation results in the cases of plant power step and ramp show that the plant control characteristics are satisfactory.…”
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Monolithic integration of one VCSEL on a single mode fiber by Piccirillo Federica, Zimmer Michael, Giaquinto Martino, Micco Alberto, Jetter Michael, Michler Peter, Cusano Andrea, Portalupi Simone Luca, Ricciardi Armando

“…This work marks an important step forward in the miniaturization of fiber-based optoelectronics devices which will be highly beneficial for various research and technology developments.…”
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Accurate Detection of scutellata‐Hybrids (Africanized Bees) Using a SNP‐Based Diagnostic Assay by Kathleen A. Dogantzis, Harshilkumar Patel, Stephen Rose, Ida M. Conflitti, Alivia Dey, Tanushree Tiwari, Nadine C. Chapman, Samir M. Kadri, Harland M. Patch, Elliud M. Muli, Abdulaziz S. Alqarni, Michael H. Allsopp, Amro Zayed

“…Although their migration has slowed, the large‐scale trade and movement of honey bee queens and colonies raise concern over the accidental importation of scutellata‐hybrids to previously unoccupied areas. Therefore, developing an accurate and robust assay to detect scutellata‐hybrids is an important first step toward mitigating risk. …”
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How real-world experiments create and strengthen impact. A generic impact pathway by Emilia Nagy, Martina Schäfer

“…However, many of the experiments performed within these labs are short-term and their long-term effects are questionable. Developing a project’s Theory of Change can be helpful to address this issue. …”
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