Evaluating Sustainability in Social-ecological Systems: 50 Years of Conservation in Florianópolis, Brazil by Allison Bridges

“…Growing challenges to the continued protection of conservation units in the city resulting from population growth are also raised to advance approaches to evaluating the durability of sustainability initiatives.…”
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The Linear Diophantine Fuzzy Z-Numbers Set: Development and Application to Decision Making in Textile Engineering Using the Bonferroni Mean Operator by Muhammad Umar Mirza, Rukhshanda Anjum, Hong Min, Badr S. Alkahtani, Mohd Anjum

“…Textile selection involves multiple conflicting criteria such as durability, comfort, moisture absorption, and aesthetics. …”
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CrackVision: Effective Concrete Crack Detection With Deep Learning and Transfer Learning by Abdulrahman A. Alkannad, Ahmad Al Smadi, Shuyuan Yang, Mutasem K. Al-Smadi, Moeen Al-Makhlafi, Zhixi Feng, Zhenlong Yin

“…Crack evaluation is critical for assessing the structural integrity of concrete, significantly impacting safety, functionality, and durability. In response to the growing demand for more advanced crack detection techniques, this paper presents CrackVision, an advanced framework that leverages Transfer Learning (TL) to enhance traditional methods of concrete crack detection. …”
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Modulating selectivity and stability of the direct seawater electrolysis for sustainable green hydrogen production by Dazhi Yao, Chun Liu, Yanzhao Zhang, Shuhao Wang, Yan Nie, Man Qiao, Dongdong Zhu

“…Collectively, these insights provide a framework for designing next-generation DSE systems, which can achieve large-scale, cost-effective, and environmentally benign hydrogen production.…”
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Determination of residual strain in steel wire cord by chemical method by N. A. Zmeeva

“…Residual strains are an additional factor affecting the adhesive strength and durability of adhesive joints.The principle of determining the residual strains is to remove the coating from the metal wire cord, paint the transverse halves of each thread. …”
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Development and validation of heat resistant rolling and deformation absorbing nozzle necks for friction and reaction force reduction by Yeon-Gwan Lee, Min-Su Jang

“…This research provides critical insights into friction reduction and deformation-absorbing strategies for high-stress aerospace components, establishing a robust framework for enhanced durability and performance.…”
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Service Life Prediction of Precast Concrete Structures Exposed to Chloride Environment by Dawei Zhang, Yu Zeng, Mingshan Fang, Weiliang Jin

“…By applying the path probability model (PPM) and reliability theory, a probabilistic framework was proposed to predict three limit states of PC structures, including corrosion initiation, serviceability limit state, and ultimate limit state. …”
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Approaches to assess new pneumococcal vaccines for immunogenicity, development and licensure by Feroze A. Ganaie, Moon H. Nahm

“…Assessment of antibody avidity and memory B-cell responses offer additional insights into immune quality and durability. Together, these methodologies form a robust framework for evaluating current and next-generation PCVs, supporting evidence-based vaccine licensure, informing public health strategies, and addressing evolving challenges in pneumococcal disease prevention.…”
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Ecological properties of soil improved by high-performance ester materials under freeze-thaw cycles conditions. by Cuiying Zhou, Qingxiu Zhang, Jin Liao, Haoqiang Lai, Zhen Liu

“…This study establishes a comprehensive theoretical framework for predicting the service life of ester materials in cold regions and optimizing their application strategies.…”
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Decentralized Ledger Journalism: An Uninvestigated Frontier of Data-Driven Reporting by Alexandra G. Shilina

“…DLJ, we argue, offers a novel framework for enhancing journalistic integrity in a digital environment increasingly shaped by opacity, manipulation, and central control.…”
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The Structural and Cost Analysis of Musholla Baitul Munjiy, Semarang Regency by Nevy Risna Dyah Kumala, Anno Mahfuda

“…The findings offer a replicable design framework to enhance both structural resilience and economic viability of small-scale religious buildings in seismic-prone regions.…”
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Quality of basketballs of international level sports using an intelligent decision algorithm involving multiple experts by ChengXi Mao

“…To efficiently address uncertainty and imprecision present in expert judgments, we utilize circular picture fuzzy values (CPFVs), which provide a versatile framework for representing vagueness in judgment. Addressing multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) issues involving interdependent criteria, we propose aggregation operators in the framework of Aczel–Alsina (A–A) operations under a circular prioritized picture fuzzy (CPPF) setting. …”
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ANFIS modelling of the strength properties of natural rubber latex modified concrete by Efiok Etim Nyah, David Ogbonna Onwuka, Joan Ijeoma Arimanwa, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, G. Nakkeeran, Ulari Sylvia Onwuka, Chinenye Elizabeth Okere

“…The ANFIS model demonstrated exceptional accuracy, with low RMSE and MAPE values and a strong R2 correlation, offering a superior predictive framework compared to traditional modeling techniques. …”
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Deciphering a volcano-shaped relationship between radical stability and reticular electrochemiluminescence by Haocheng Xu, Rengan Luo, Haifeng Lv, Tianrui Liu, Qiaobo Liao, Yandong Wang, Ziyan Zhong, Xiaojun Wu, Jianping Lei, Kai Xi

“…In this work, three sp2 carbon-conjugated covalent organic framework (COF) reticular nanoemitters compositing of same pyrene luminophores but different acrylonitrile linkers are designed with progressive electron affinities, named as CN-COF-1, 2, and 3. …”
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CrustChain: Resolving the blockchain trilemma via decentralized storage and proof-of-capacity consensus. by Saha Reno, Koushik Roy

“…Experimental results demonstrate 99.99% data durability across 1,024 global nodes with $150 hardware requirements, achieving energy efficiency of 0.3 Joules per transaction (0.05% of Bitcoin's consumption), and outperforming Filecoin's storage costs by 63%. …”
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The effectiveness of social training in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a systematic review and transfer analysis by Vahid Nejati, Aida Peyvandi, Nasim Nazari, Fatemeh Abadi

“…This study systematically explores the transferability of social training in individuals with ASD, guided by the conceptual model known as the FIELD framework (Function, Implement, Ecology, Level, and Durability). …”
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A Model Predictive Control Strategy for improvement Performance in PV-Battery-Hydrogen DC Islanded Microgrid by Errakkas Khalid, Kissaoui Mohammed, Lajouad Rachid, El Magri Abdelmounime, Atifi Youness, Khayat Ahmed

“…It focuses on integrating photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and hydrogen energy storage. The framework is designed to enhance operational efficiency and stability, especially in isolated or non-grid connected regions. …”
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On joint efficiency of composite anisotropic plate rigidly fixed along outside edges by A. G. Akopyan

“…The work objective is to study the boundary state of stress of anisotropic composite plates in the framework of the classical theory of plate bending. …”
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Sustainable Corrosion Prevention: A Theoretical Synthesis of Renewable Materials and Bio-Inhibitors by Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe, Nwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim

“…This paper proposes a new theoretical framework that integrates these two approaches, leveraging the strengths of renewable materials as carriers for bio-inhibitors to enhance corrosion resistance. …”
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AI-driven optimisation of metal alloys for space applications by Luke Rickard, Adamantios Bampoulas, Meena Laad, Eleni Mangina

“…This study significantly contributes to materials science by integrating AI with traditional methods, offering a more efficient and targeted approach to alloy development, with the potential to enhance the design and durability of space vehicles and structures.…”
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