Fast simulation of the influence of a refractive free-form microstructure on a wave field based on scalar diffraction theory by Thiemicke Fabian, El-Bashar Ramy, Hameed Mohamed F.M., Agour Mostafa, Obayya Salah S.A., Bergmann Ralf B., Falldorf Claas

“…The main advantage of this method is its reduced complexity, which leads to a remarkable reduction in computation time by more than two orders of magnitude compared to finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) methods. This efficiency facilitates the iterative optimization of refractive microstructures and thus represents a practical tool to improve this type of microstructures. …”
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Geometric barriers impacted rupture processes and stress releases of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, earthquake doublet by Jiangcheng Zhou, Yueyi Xu, Yong Zhang, Wanpeng Feng, Tuncay Taymaz, Yun-Tai Chen, Chenyu Xu, Beibei Xu, Rongjiang Wang, Fuqiang Shi, Zhigang Shao, Qinghua Huang

“…Our findings reveal that the first earthquake was overall a subshear event, with local supershear ruptures that may have been induced by geometric barriers, while the second event exhibited persistent supershear ruptures on its geometrically simple segments. The difference in radiation efficiency between the two events suggests that the first event may be an undershoot event and/or that the second event may be an overshoot event. …”
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Algorithm Improvement for Mobile Event Detection with Intelligent Tunnel Robots by Li Wan, Zhenjiang Li, Changan Zhang, Guangyong Chen, Panming Zhao, Kewei Wu

“…Mobile inspections conducted by intelligent tunnel robots are instrumental in broadening the inspection reach, economizing on inspection expenditures, and augmenting the operational efficiency of inspections. Despite differences from fixed surveillance, mobile-captured traffic videos have complex backgrounds and device conditions that interfere with accurate traffic event identification, warranting more research. …”
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Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Photonic Crystals for Extreme-UV Photonics based on Comprehensive Dielectric Function Modeling by Yasser Shamssollahi, Mohammad Kazem Moravvej-Farshi

“…Through extensive calculations using the Finite Difference Time Domain Method, we determined that MWCNT-based photonic crystals possess significant Bragg reflections of up to 80% without experiencing substantial attenuation, even at wavelengths as low as 17 nm. …”
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CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE ON THE USE OF DISINFECTANTS IN MEDICAL PRACTICE by Catalina Iulia Saveanu, Georgiana Damian, Bianca Toader, Irina Bamboi, Livia Ionela Bobu, Alexandra Ecaterina Saveanu, Petru Daniel Cioloca, Dana Anistoroaei

“…Results: Average level of knowledge regarding the types of disinfectants used in the office, with significant differences depending on the length of service in the profession. …”
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What Doesn’t Work in the European Cohesion Policy? Development Challenges of the Inner Periphery After the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic by Churski Paweł, Adamiak Czesław, Dubownik Anna, Pietrzykowski Maciej, Szyda Barbara

“…Its primary goal is to reduce the scale of spatial differences in development by striving to improve economic, social, and territorial cohesion. …”
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Incomplete functionalization of glycodendrimers: Effects on binding affinity with wheat germ agglutinin by Takahiko Matsushita, Naomichi Toda, Tetsuo Koyama, Ken Hatano, Koji Matsuoka

“…Statistical analysis further demonstrated significant differences in binding behavior between pentavalent and hexavalent glycodendrimers, as well as the effects of spacer length on lectin interactions. …”
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SVD-LSTM-based rainfall threshold prediction for rainfall-induced landslides in Chongqing by Chao He, Chaofan Wang, Junwen Peng, Wenhui Jiang, Jing Liu

“…This multi-layer grouping concept provides a method to improve the accuracy and efficiency of rainfall threshold prediction for landslides, offering a robust solution to the geographic limitations and accuracy discrepancies inherent in empirical models.…”
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Review and Evaluation of Hydrogen and Air Heat Exchangers for Fuel Cell-Powered Electric Aircraft Propulsion by Sahil Bhapkar, Chetan Sain, Stefan Kazula

“…Hydrogen fuel cell systems are a viable option for electrified aero engines due to their efficiency and environmental benefits. However, integrating these systems presents challenges, notably in terms of overall system weight and thermal management. …”
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Application of improved equivalent modeling method in dynamic performance analysis of printed circuit boards by Jianbo Wang, Leiyao Liu, Haiping Liu, Xiaokun Zhang, Yuhui Bai, Jiaxi Jin, Zhaobo Chen

“…In order to address the issue of low computational efficiency resulting from the necessity of establishing a large mesh of elements and considering various boundary and contact conditions in traditional finite element methods, this study comprehensively considers the complexity and variability of PCB structures, encompassing factors such as differing layers, materials, sizes, and irregular component distributions. …”
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Experimental study on the optimization of thermal environment and airflow organization in a ventilated underground refuge chamber using deflectors by Hang Jin, Zujing Zhang, Ruiyong Mao, Jiri Zhou, Hongwei Wu, Xing Liang

“…Results show that: (Ⅰ) The ambient temperature gradient of URC decreases with the increase of VR and deflector height. (Ⅱ) With VR of 350 m3/h, deflector height of 1.40 m, and deflector angle of 0°, compared to the situation without deflectors, the temperature unevenness coefficient can be effectively reduced, the head-to-foot temperature difference can meet the design standard requirements, the waste heat emissions efficiency is increased by 46.1 %, and an average decrease in ambient temperature of 2 °C (Ⅲ) The influence of various factors on the ambient temperature control performance in the URC is as follows: deflector height > VR > deflector angle.…”
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LM-CNN-based Automatic Cost Calculation Model for Power Transmission and Transformation Projects by Xiaolin WU, Ling LUAN, Lianwu PAN, Hailong LI

“…The quality of the cost calculation model directly affects the efficiency and reliability of the cost management of power transmission and transformation projects. …”
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Underdetermined AOA Estimation Using Non-Uniform Sub-Connected Hybrid Beamforming Systems by Yu-Chen Liu, Hsuan-Jung Su, Yasuhiro Takano

“…In this paper, we present a non-uniform sub-connected hybrid beamforming (NSC-HBF) system that enables the implementation of the difference co-array for the underdetermined angle-of-arrival (AOA) estimation. …”
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Boron removal from metallurgical grade silicon using a FeCl2 molten salt refining technique by Jia B.J., Wu J.J., Ma W.H., Yang B., Liu D.C., Dai Y.N.

“…The rate equation of boron removal using FeCl2 molten salt was proposed and established in kinetic, which showed a large difference in removal limitation of boron compared with thermodynamics.…”
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Optimizing time windows of Sentinel-2 images for deep learning-based cropland segmentation through iterative multi-criteria decision analysis by Reza Maleki, Falin Wu, Guoxin Qu, Amel Oubara, Byambakhuu Gantumur, Gongliu Yang

“…Optimized 3-month time windows can deliver overall accuracy of 90.9%, with only a 0.7% difference compared to using 12 months. The method was evaluated across multiple study areas characterized by diverse environmental conditions and distinct reference datasets. …”
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Research on timing method of prepayment meter based on edge computing by Li Jiangchao, Wang Wenqiang, Li Peng, Yuan Yanfang, Xue Binbin, Yang Kewen

“…The method utilizes techniques such as bulk task deployment from the central station and encryption by the edge nodes, enabling batch calibration of clocks with significant differences in electricity meters, reducing the operational pressure on the central station system and improving its efficiency.…”
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Assigning function to natural allelic variation via dynamic modeling of gene network induction by Magali Richard, Florent Chuffart, Hélène Duplus‐Bottin, Fanny Pouyet, Martin Spichty, Etienne Fulcrand, Marianne Entrevan, Audrey Barthelaix, Michael Springer, Daniel Jost, Gaël Yvert

“…Yet, understanding what differences they make on molecular regulations remains challenging. …”
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Investigation on the Ampacity of AC Submarine Cables in J-Type Conduit Trenchless Installation by Xunping Yan, Yun Cong, Gang Qian, Jianliang Xu, Lu Sun, Zhen Liu

“…For the installation of submarine cables at sites with significant elevation differences and non-excavation bases, the J-type conduit represents an emerging installation solution. …”
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Numerical investigation of strut-dual cavity flame holders for enhanced combustion performance in scramjet engines by Choubey Gautam, Brar Gurkreetkaur, Kaushik Mrinal

“…Among various configurations analyzed, the double-step cavity demonstrated a superior balance, achieving high combustion efficiency with moderate total pressure loss. The numerical model was validated against experimental data, confirming its reliability and predictive accuracy. …”
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A Survey on the Relationship between Reading Understanding Skill with Multiple Intelligences of Iranian University Students of Arabic by Saif al-alah Molaie Pashaie, Mohamad Mahdi Roshan Chesli, Ibrahim Namdari

“…Then, the language efficiency test and MI questionnaires were applied. …”
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