Enhancing additive manufacturing for multi-layer samples: experimental analysis of aluminum sheet thickness and perforation geometry via fused filament fabrication by Amir H. Roohi, Ali Sadooghi, Amir Nourian, Seyed Jalal Hashemi, Babak Dashti, Kaveh Rahmani

“…Charpy impact testing indicated an 882% improvement in impact strength for samples with a 2 mm aluminium sheet compared to those without. These findings highlight the critical role of aluminium sheet parameters in enhancing the mechanical performance of FFF-printed multi-layer structures. …”
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Experimental study on the mechanical properties of loess containing tectonic joints by Huijuan Wang, Huijuan Wang, Huijuan Wang, Jinghua Zhang, Ping Wang, Ping Wang, Yali Wang

“…By employing an innovative layered compaction method to prepare jointed specimens, and conducting comparative experiments with different simulation materials (wax paper, rice paper, and plastic film), a series of controlled indoor triaxial compression tests were performed. The key findings are as follows: (1) The joint dip angle plays a decisive role in the evolution of failure mode, with five typical failure mechanisms identified based on fracture characteristics: shear failure, sliding failure, conjugate shear failure, sliding-shear failure, and sliding-conjugate shear failure. (2) The weakening effect of joints exhibits confining pressure dependency: Under low confining pressure (50 kPa), jointed specimens demonstrate increased axial displacement and a reduced shear strength attenuation ratio. (3) Mechanical parameters are significantly influenced by the dip angle: When the joint dip angle falls within the critical dip range of 60°–75°, both cohesion and internal friction angle reach their minimum values, forming zones of weakened mechanical properties. (4) A comparative analysis of simulation materials indicates that single-layer rice paper, due to its optimal thickness and tensile strength, effectively replicates the contact behavior of natural joint surfaces. …”
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Differential effects of synbiotic delivery route (Feed, water, combined) in broilers challenged with Salmonella Infantis by Victoria Drauch, Mahdi Ghanbari, Nicole Reisinger, Michaela Mohnl, Claudia Hess, Michael Hess

“…Infantis infection in broiler chickens across various parameters, including organ colonization, gut microbiota, and immune function. …”
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A Lightweight Method for Road Defect Detection in UAV Remote Sensing Images with Complex Backgrounds and Cross-Scale Fusion by Wenya Zhang, Xiang Li, Lina Wang, Danfei Zhang, Pengfei Lu, Lei Wang, Chuanxiang Cheng

“…Moreover, the CAA attention mechanism is employed to strengthen the model’s global feature extraction abilities; (2) a cross-scale feature fusion strategy known as GFPN is developed to tackle the problem of diverse target scales in road damage detection; (3) to reduce computational resource consumption, a lightweight detection head called EP-Detect has been specifically designed to decrease the model’s computational complexity and the number of parameters; and (4) the model’s localization capability for road damage targets is enhanced by integrating an optimized regression loss function called WiseIoUv3. …”
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Numerical modelling of a variable rate spraying drone and comparison to experimental evaluations by Fatemeh Joudi-Sarighayeh, Hossein Mousazadeh, Mohammad Hasan Sabet Dizavandi, Farzad Mohammadi, Foad Hassanlou, Niloofar Ghasemi, Zahra Hajalioghli, Alireza Tafteh

“…Field tests performed at altitudes of 1.5 m and 1.8 m illustrated the stability and sensitivity of the spraying system in an open environment. These findings underscore the significance of precise adjustments in operational parameters to optimize spraying efficiency. …”
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Perforation and Loading Parametric Effects on Dynamic Rock Deformation and Damage Behaviors During Initial Fracturing Stages in Tight Reservoirs by Bo Chen, Abulimiti Aibaibu, Yuan Liu, Xinwei Guo, Hua Zhou, Xuyang Guo, Bolong Zhu, Xiangyun Zhao

“…These insights provide a reference for optimizing the perforation and fracturing parameters during the development of tight oil reservoirs.…”
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Surgery for Chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma: 10-year review by Simão Bessa, Noémi Nogueira, Débora Gonçalves, Liliana Costa, Nuno Lousan

“…Analysis was made regarding preoperative parameters, surgical approaches, hearing results, surgical findings and postoperative complications including relapses. …”
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Assessing the impacts of a novel dissolved oxygen infusion system on wastewater treatment plant performance by Gregor Posadas, Katherine Davis, Sondra Miller

“…These findings highlight the potential of dissolved oxygen infusion systems as a transformative tool for wastewater treatment, advancing sustainability and performance. …”
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Parametric Numerical Analysis of Factors Influencing the Shear Strength of Precast Concrete Walls with Dry Connections by Aléxia Ribeiro, Panagiotis Daskalakis, Seyedsajjad Hosseini, André Furtado

“…This research provides critical insights into the combined effects of these parameters, identifying optimal configurations to maximise shear capacity, which is a vital factor for seismic performance. …”
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Analysis of the Influence of CT Imaging Conditions on the CT Image Features of Pulmonary Nodule Phantoms by Jing Li, Daidi Zhong, Shuo Wang, Chunjing Tao, Hao Wang

“…By studying the impact of CT imaging conditions on image features of pulmonary nodule phantoms, this study explores possibility to optimize the diversity of imaging conditions when building a test set for AI-enabled medical device software for pulmonary nodule analysis. …”
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Nonlinear Analysis and Solution for an Overhead Line Magnetic Energy Harvester with an Active Rectifier by Alexander Abramovitz, Moshe Shvartsas, Alon Kuperman

“…The chosen approximation method allowed for a complete piecewise nonlinear analytical treatise of the harvester’s behavior. The main findings of this study include a closed-form solution that accounts for both the core and rectifiers’ nonlinearities and provides an accurate quantitative prediction of the harvester’s key parameters such as the transfer window width, optimal pulse location, average DC output current, and average output power. …”
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Biochar effects on soil properties and yield of maize in Northern region, Ghana by Abdul-Latif Abdul-Aziz, Issah Alidu Abukari, Moustapha Mahamane Galadima, Abdulai Haruna, Mutari Abubakari, Rashidatu Abdulai

“…Maize yield showed a strong positive correlation with soil fertility parameters, except for the harvest index. These findings provide critical insights into optimizing biochar use for sustainable maize production in similar conditions worldwide, demonstrating its potential to enhance soil health and long-term agricultural productivity.…”
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Biostimulants Enhance the Nutritional Quality of Soilless Greenhouse Tomatoes by Hayriye Yildiz Dasgan, Kahraman S. Aksu, Kamran Zikaria, Nazim S. Gruda

“…These findings underline the specific nutritional benefits of different biostimulants, offering valuable insights for optimizing tomato cultivation practices to yield produce with enhanced health-promoting properties.…”
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Automatic essay scoring for discussion forum in online learning based on semantic and keyword similarities by Bachriah Fatwa Dhini, Abba Suganda Girsang, Unggul Utan Sufandi, Heny Kurniawati

“…A combination of two parameters is obtained by comparing the response of the keyword extraction responses with the rubric keywords. …”
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Enhancing Single-Cell Protein Yield Through Grass-Based Substrates: A Study of <i>Lolium perenne</i> and <i>Kluyveromyces marxianus</i> by Tianyi Guo, Joshua Bode, Katrin Kuka, Nils Tippkötter

“…This study evaluated <i>Lolium perenne</i> press juice as a sustainable substrate for Single-Cell Protein (SCP) production using <i>Kluyveromyces marxianus</i>. Key fermentation parameters were systematically optimized, including microbial reduction, dilution ratios, temperature, and nutrient supplementation. …”
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Development of the outdoor personal thermal index (OPTI) for evaluating heat strain risk using personal, observational, geographical, and meteorological data by Zahra Ordudari, Saeid Yazdanirad, Habibollah Dehghan, Mohammadreza Azhdari

“…Estimates were made regarding the metabolic rate and the insulation value of the clothing worn by the subjects, with information on other observational parameters also recorded. Results The findings revealed that main factors, and personal factors exerted a significant and direct influence on tympanic temperature. …”
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Indocyanine green fluorescence‐guided sentinel lymph node biopsy: A systematic review by Sanjena Venkatesh, Emma De Ravin, Karthik Rajasekaran

“…Further studies with standardized metrics are, however, needed to validate these findings and identify optimal imaging techniques and parameters.…”
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Sonographic characteristics of local soft tissue recurrence in primary bone tumor and diagnostic efficacy versus MRI by Ping Yu, Junxue Gao, Yue Hu, Jiaan Zhu, Yu Wang

“…Conclusion The findings from this study support the role of ultrasonography as a valuable tool in tumor surveillance paradigms, providing a scientific rationale for optimizing integrated management strategies in bone oncology.…”
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Effectiveness and impact of intravenous magnesium sulfate in spinal surgery systematic review and meta-analysis by Zhaoguo Jin, Jianyong Zhao

“…Further research is required to confirm these results and establish optimal dosing protocols.…”
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The Association of Arterial Pulse Wave Velocity with Internal Carotid Artery Blood Flow in Healthy Subjects: A Pilot Study by Salahaden R. Sultan

“…The lack of correlation between cfPWV and ICA blood flow parameters suggests that the ICA may dilate as a compensatory mechanism to mitigate the effects of increased arterial stiffness, ensuring optimal cerebral blood flow in healthy individuals.…”
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