Buckling analysis of laminated composite thin-walled I-beam under mechanical and thermal loads by Xuan-Bach Bui, Anh-Cao Nguyen, Ngoc-Duong Nguyen, Tien-Tho Do, Trung-Kien Nguyen

“…The governing equations of motion are derived from Hamilton's principle and are solved by series-type solutions with hybrid shape functions. Numerical results are presented to investigate the effects of fibre angle, material distribution, span-to-height's ratio and shear deformation on the critical buckling load and temperature rise. …”
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Structural basis of CXCR4 assembly and regulation by Aijun Liu, Yezhou Liu, Richard D. Ye

“…Chemokine receptors tend to assemble, and this assembly plays a critical role in regulating their functions. However, structural information regarding the organization of these receptors remains limited. …”
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3D ultra-broadband optically dispersive microregions in lithium niobate by Bo Zhang, Zhuo Wang, Tom Albrow-Owen, Tawfique Hasan, Zesheng Chen, Zhiying Song, Gongyuan Zhang, Hannah Joyce, Dezhi Tan, Qiangbing Guo, Cheng-wei Qiu, Zongyin Yang, Jianrong Qiu

“…Abstract 3D in-substrate integration of optical functionalities fully utilizes the vertical dimension of space and is valuable for advancing next-generation integrated optoelectronics. …”
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Electrochemical Surface Modification of Fully Biodegradable Mg-Based Biomaterials as a Sustainable Alternative to Non-Resorbable Bone Implants by Julia Radwan-Pragłowska, Kinga Legutko, Łukasz Janus, Aleksandra Sierkowska-Byczek, Klaudia Kuźmiak, Natalia Radwan-Pragłowska

“…The research emphasizes both functionality enhancement and process sustainability, adhering to green chemistry principles. …”
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Patellar Non-Traumatic Pathologies: A Pictorial Review of Radiologic Findings by Zahra Masroori, Sara Haseli, Elahe Abbaspour, Alireza Pouramini, Arash Azhideh, Marjan Fathi, Fatemeh Kafi, Majid Chalian

“…Non-traumatic conditions, while often overlooked, can also lead to significant discomfort and functional limitations, highlighting the importance of accurate and timely diagnosis for effective management and prevention of complications. …”
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Study on wettability of water stemming for blasting dust adjusted by surfactants and inorganic salts by Fengjie Chen, Zejun Zhou, Ying Liang, Xiaowen Liu, Xiaoguang Wang, Pu Wang, Bolei Chen, Yong Liang, Yawei Wang

“…Notably, hydrophilic blasting dust has significantly more SiO2 than hydrophobic blasting dust. The density functional theory calculation predicted the wettability of water stemming containing sucrose fatty acid ester (SE) higher than that of water stemming containing other surfactants. …”
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Positive Association between TGFB1 Gene and Susceptibility to Idiopathic Scoliosis in Bulgarian Population by Svetla Nikolova, Milka Dikova, Dobrin Dikov, Assen Djerov, Alexey Savov, Ivo Kremensky, Alexandre Loukanov

“…The primary goal of the current case-control study is to examine the association between the TGFB1 (-509C/T) functional polymorphic variant and genetic predisposition to IS in the Bulgarian population and the genotype-phenotype correlations in distinct case-control subgroups based on age at onset, family history, and gender. …”
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In‐Plane Anisotropy in van der Waals NiTeSe Ternary Alloy by Nguyen Huu Lam, Tae Gyu Rhee, Seongmun Kim, Byoung Ki Choi, Dang Nguyen Hoang, Ganbat Duvjir, Younghun Hwang, Jaekwang Lee, Young Jun Chang, Jungdae Kim

“…In this study, the anisotropic characteristics of Ni‐based van der Waals materials, specifically NiTe2 and its alloy NiTeSe, utilizing a combination of comprehensive scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), angle‐resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), and density functional theory (DFT) calculations, are explored. …”
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Efficient spectrally-resolved electron transport for thermal property prediction by Jackson R. Harter, Shuxiang Zhou, Sebastian Schunert, Andrea Jokisaari, P. Alex Greaney

“…We rely on density functional theory calculations to provide material properties such as electron density of states, energy, wavevector, mean free path, and more. …”
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I-MPN: inductive message passing network for efficient human-in-the-loop annotation of mobile eye tracking data by Hoang H. Le, Duy M. H. Nguyen, Omair Shahzad Bhatti, László Kopácsi, Thinh P. Ngo, Binh T. Nguyen, Michael Barz, Daniel Sonntag

“…Such mechanisms enable us to learn embedding functions capable of generalizing to new object angle views, facilitating rapid adaptation and efficient reasoning in dynamic contexts as users navigate their environment. …”
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Numerical Simulation Analysis and Research on Drag Reduction and Stability Enhancement Effect of Head Swing Based on Biomimetic Flexible Variants by Debo Qi, Yang Li, Baisheng Yang, Zhengyang Wu, Bo Li, Shichao Niu

“…The flexible oscillation of the head of the vehicle was achieved by combining dynamic mesh technology with User-Defined Functions (UDFs). The oscillation process was numerically simulated using Fluent software. …”
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Assessing the potential of polarimetric decomposition of Sentinel-1 SAR for the estimation of mangrove forest biomass by G. Ghivarry, E. Kutchartt, E. Kutchartt, F. Pirotti, F. Pirotti

“…Therefore, promoting their conservation not only protects their environmental functions but also optimizes their economic potential. …”
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Performance optimizing of pneumatic soft robotic hands using wave-shaped contour actuator by Hui Chen, Mohammed A.H. Ali, Zhenya Wang, Junlong Chen, Montaser N.A. Ramadan, Mohammad Alkhedher

“…The results show that the actuators provide a maximum bending angle of 180° under 26 kPa pressure and maintain stable grasps for objects of different shapes and sizes. …”
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Smoothening Perfluoroalkylated Surfaces: Liquid‐Like Despite Molecular Rigidity? by Parham Koochak, Mariia S. Kiseleva, Sakari Lepikko, Mika Latikka, Robin H. A. Ras, William S. Y. Wong

“…This work guides the synthesis of high‐quality surfaces from tri‐functional perfluoroalkylsilanes with liquid‐like properties despite their molecular rigidity.…”
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Cold plasma-induced structural and thermal enhancements in marshmallow root mucilage-gelatin aerogels by Marzieh Rownaghi, Mahdi Keramat-Jahromi, Mohammad-Taghi Golmakani, Mehrdad Niakousari

“…Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) revealed functional group changes, and contact angle measurements showed that 3 min of plasma treatment increased hydrophilicity (88.37–82.05°), while 6 min enhanced hydrophobicity in 1:1 MGA (93.27°). …”
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Evaluation of polyester high-tenacity fabric and carbon nanotube reinforcements for improving flexural response in concrete beams by M. S. El-Feky, Amr H. Badawy, Khaled Mohamed Seddik, Sarah Yahia

“…Abstract This research scrutinized the effectiveness of utilizing polyester high tenacity fabrics to enhance the functionality of concrete panels. Two distinct woven fabrics with comparable strength resistance were fabricated and assessed. …”
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Sodium Alginate/Cuprous Oxide Composite Materials with Antibacterial Properties: A Preliminary Study Revealing the Counteracting Effects of Oligosaccharides in the Matrix by Reeba Thomas, Fengyi Wang, Wipa Suginta, Chien-Yi Chang, Fengwei Xie

“…The integration of biopolymers with antimicrobial inorganic materials has emerged as a promising strategy for developing eco-friendly and biocompatible functional materials for food packaging and biomedical applications. …”
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A Bifunctional Nanostructured RuPt/C Electrocatalyst for Energy Storage Based on the Chlor-Alkali Process by Nuria Romero, Mahmoud M. Gomaa, Jérôme Esvan, Manuel A. Rodrigo, Karine Philippot, Justo Lobato

“…This technology implies a chlor-alkali electrochemical cell with dual functionality: first, the electrolysis of water and NaCl to produce hydrogen (H₂) and chlorine (Cl₂), and subsequently, the utilization of these products in an H₂/Cl₂ fuel cell to generate electricity. …”
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Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Activity and Quality Characteristics of Hulled Wheats Originating from Türkiye by Fatma Ruveyda Alkan, Buket Çetiner, Hüseyin Akşit, Samed Şimşek

“…This study investigated selected quality and functional characteristics of 17 hulled wheat accessions (Triticum monococcum and Triticum dicoccum) preserved in the Türkiye Seed Gene Bank, along using four modern wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum L. and Triticum durum Desf.). …”
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The role of fracture in dynamic tensile responses of fractured rock mass: Insight from a particle-based model by Changtai Zhou, Yichao Rui, Jiadong Qiu, Zhihe Wang, Tao Zhou, Xiting Long, Ke Shan

“…The simulated results demonstrate a gradual decrease in dynamic tensile strength (TS) with increasing fracture intensity and fracture length, which can be effectively described by nonlinear exponential functions. Additionally, the fracture orientation significantly influences the dynamic TS, however, the anisotropic characteristics gradually diminish as the deviation angle approaches 90°. …”
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