Switchable THz Bi-Functional Device for Absorption and Dual-Band Linear-to-Circular Polarization Conversion Based on Vanadium Dioxide–Graphene by Yiqu Wang, Haohan Xie, Rong Liu, Jun Dong

“…The designed multi-functional device features a simple structure and holds significant application potential in terahertz technologies, including cloaking technology, reflectors, and spatial modulators.…”
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Effect of closed-chain isometric plyometric training combined with palonosetron on postoperative knee function in patients after total knee arthroplasty by Jingwen Shao, Shaoyi Qu, Jing Wang, Dan Sun, Qing Hu, Zhongxiang Luo

“…Knee function was evaluated using the Hospital for Specialty Surgery Knee (HSS), quadriceps muscle strength was assessed using real-time isometric plyometric testing with the BIODEX-sYs-tem 4-type system, walking ability was evaluated using the Timed Up-and-Go Test (TUGT), and proprioception was determined using the Biodex System 4-type multi-joint isometric system.ResultsAfter-the intervention,-the-HSS scores-of-the-experimental-group-were-higher-than-those-of-the-control-group-(P < 0.05); the peak moment values of the quadriceps (PT), the total quadriceps work values (STW), and the average power of the quadriceps (AP) were higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05); and the values of the reproduced deviation of the knee joint active joint angle and the TUGT time were lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05).ConclusionClosed-chain isokinetic plyometric training combined with palonosetron can strengthen their muscle strength and improve proprioception, which effectively promotes the recovery of postoperative knee function and walking ability in TKA patients.…”
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Measurements of differential two-particle number and transverse momentum correlation functions in pp collisions at $$\sqrt{\textit{s}}$$ s = 13 TeV by ALICE Collaboration

“…Abstract Differential two-particle normalized cumulants ( $$R_2$$ R 2 ) and transverse momentum correlations ( $$P_2$$ P 2 ) are measured as a function of the relative pseudorapidity and azimuthal angle difference $$( \Delta \eta , \Delta \varphi )$$ ( Δ η , Δ φ ) of charged particle pairs in minimum bias pp collisions at $$\sqrt{\textit{s}}$$ s = 13 TeV. …”
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A generative model for Gaia astrometric orbit catalogs: selection functions for binary stars, giant planets, and compact object companions by Kareem El-Badry, Casey Lam, Berry Holl, Jean-Louis Halbwachs, Hans-Walter Rix, Tsevi Mazeh, Sahar Shahaf

“…The mock catalog is quite similar to the DR3 astrometric binary sample, suggesting that our selection function is a sensible approximation of reality. Our fitting also produces a sample of spurious astrometric orbits similar to those found in DR3; these are mainly the result of scan angle-dependent astrometric biases in marginally resolved wide binaries. …”
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Innovative polypropylene-based adsorbent functionalized by oxygen plasma and L-Arginine for efficient removal of emerging contaminants from aqueous media by Mojtaba Azizi, Mahdi Akhgari, Maryam Esmkhani, Hossein Ghafuri, Shahrzad Javanshir

“…Oxygen plasma treated masks (PTM) were identified via the contact angle measurement and the best sample was further functionalized with aminopropyl trimethoxysilane linked to L-Arginine. …”
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Electrophysiological markers of advanced stages of glaucomatous optic neuropathy by V. I. Kotelin, M. V. Zueva, I. V. Tsapenko, S. Yu. Petrov, A. N. Zhuravleva

“…The study involved 35 patients (55 eyes) aged 51–76 (63.1 ± 7.7 years) with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), divided into two subgroups depending on POAG stages: developed (24 patients, 27 eyes) and advanced stages (24 patients, 28 eyes). …”
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Assessing implant position and bone properties after cementless total knee arthroplasty using weight-bearing computed tomography by Jane Lin, Mariam Zamani, Vishal Kalia, Edward M. Vasarhelyi, Brent A. Lanting, Matthew G. Teeter

“…Lateral distal femoral angle (LDFA), medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA), hip-knee-ankle angle (HKAA), and joint line obliquity (JLO) were measured on full length radiographs and the WBCT exams by two observers. …”
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Thermal Cycling Behavior of Aged FeNiCoAlTiNb Cold-Rolled Shape Memory Alloys by Li-Wei Tseng, Wei-Cheng Chen

“…The orientation distribution functions (ODFs) displayed by Goss, brass, and copper were the main textural features in the FeNiCoAlTiNb cold-rolled alloy. …”
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Fuzzy Lyapunov function based stability analysis of hybrid multiple-frequency system with low frequency offshore wind power integration by Ziyue Duan, Yongqing Meng, Tianyi Wang, Boyang Zhao, Xiuli Wang, Xifan Wang

“…Furthermore, the improved fuzzy Lyapunov function method is proposed to calculate the system’s energy function and domain of attraction, reducing the conservativeness of quadratic energy function and eliminating the need for bounded time derivatives of membership function. …”
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Comparison of anterior and posterior approaches for functional improvement in cervical myelopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 33,025 patients by Abdulsalam Aleid, MD, Saud Aldanyowi, MD, Hasan Alaidarous, MD, Zainab Aleid, MD, Abdulaziz Alharthi, MD, Abbas Al Mutair, MD

“…Conclusions: Studies suggest that an anterior approach for cervical myelopathy may improve nerve function, correct spinal curvature more effectively, and lead to fewer complications, less pain, reduced blood loss, and a shorter hospital stay compared to a posterior approach.…”
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Event Rate Density and Luminosity Function of Newborn-magnetar-driven X-Ray Transients from Neutron Star Binary Mergers by Le Zou, Ji-Gui Cheng, Rui-Chong Hu, Wen-Jin Xie, En-Wei Liang

“…Quantifying their event rate density (ERD) and luminosity function (LF) is critical for understanding NSB coalescence and magnetar formation. …”
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Feasibility and preliminary evidence of the immediate effect on balance, functionality, and cognition in adults over 50 through postural sway-meter training. by Plaiwan Suttanon, Wanadchapon Khanphed, Sairag Saadprai, Sudarat Apibantaweesakul

“…This study aims to investigate the immediate effects of a balance training program using a postural sway-meter on balance, functional, and cognitive performance in adults over 50 years. …”
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Stochastic Fracture Analysis Using Scaled Boundary Finite Element Methods Accelerated by Proper Orthogonal Decomposition and Radial Basis Functions by Xiaowei Shen, Haowen Hu, Zhongwang Wang, Xiuyun Chen, Chengbin Du

“…This paper presents a stochastic analysis method for linear elastic fracture mechanics using the Monte Carlo simulations (MCs) and the scaled boundary finite element method (SBFEM) based on proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) and radial basis functions (RBF). The semianalytical solutions obtained by the SBFEM enable us to capture the stress intensity factors (SIFs) easily and accurately. …”
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A comprehensive guide to selecting suitable wavelet decomposition level and functions in discrete wavelet transform for fault detection in distribution networks by Esraa M. Shalby, Almoataz Y. Abdelaziz, Eman S. Ahmed, Basem Abd-Elhamed Rashad

“…It discusses the selection of suitable decomposition level and wavelet function for analyzing non-stationary signals to enhance power distribution network fault detection. …”
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A Unified Dual Active Bridge Model Based on Improved Extended Describing Function With Dead Time Compensation for Electric Vehicles by Deshu Zhang, Houji Li, Jie Chen

“…Meanwhile, the failure of zero voltage switching (ZVS) operation during the dead time would distort the ideal phase shift angles, deviating the actual DAB state from analysis in previous modeling methods. …”
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Optimization Design And Simulation for Driving Mechanism of Flapping-wing Air Vehicle by Yang Yonggang, Su Hanping

“…According to the bionic condition of birds flapping- wing flight,the installation angle and flap- wing flapping range and the function of crank driven angle are introduced. …”
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Application of Object Contrast for Forming Images Used in Technical Vision Systems for Navigation of Mobile Robots by Tymochko O., Boichenko О., Zakirov S., Holovniak D., Dmitriiev O., Padalka I.

“…By modeling in the MATLAB software environment for typical viewing conditions, selective images were obtained using randomly selected fragments from Google Earth Pro, the distribution of contrast values and the cross-correlation function of the original and selective images. The influence of viewing angles on the distribution of contrasts and the formation of the decisive function was determined. …”
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EFFECT OF SLANT CRACK ON WEAKENING MOTOR SHAFT STIFFNESS by JIN ZhiHao, ZHOU LingLing, YANG ZhengXin

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Fast Optical Phased Array Calibration Technique for Random Phase Modulation LiDAR by Li-Jing Li, Wen Chen, Xin-Yu Zhao, Ming-Jie Sun

“…However, fabrication imperfection of an OPA causes pre-designed phase modulations not yielding desired steering angles, and a time-consuming calibration is usually required before practical use. …”
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COMPLEX VARIABLE FUNCTION SOLUTIONS OF MIXED-MODE STRESS INTENSITY FACTORS FOR TWO CRACKS OF ARBITRARY LENGTH EMANATING FROM AN ELLIPTICAL HOLE by ZHU QingYu, ZHOU Rui

“…Firstly, the conformal mapping function formed by the transcendental function is expanded into a series with finite terms, and then the stress function is derived by using the complex function theory, so as to solve the mixed-mode stress intensity factors for two cracks of arbitrary length from an elliptical hole. …”
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