Abnormal Wear due to Synergistic Effects of Corrosion and Cavitation in High-Speed Flow of Glycol-Based Hydraulic Fluid Valve Surfaces by Ryota Takasaka, Noritsugu Umehara, Takayuki Tokoroyama, Ruixi Zhang, Koichi Okamura, Junichi Fukuda, Tetsuya Hayashi, Kohei Abe, Satoshi Wakamatsu

“…Hydraulic control systems, known for their efficiency and high responsiveness, are widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE GROSS ADDED VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA by Tihomir Novaković, Mirela Tomaš Simin, Dragana Novaković, Beba Mutavdžić

“…Basic descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis were used to determine the individual contributions of agricultural sectors. …”
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Corrosion inhibition of aluminum in a diesel–biodiesel fuel blend using Thymus vulgaris by Devi A. Nogueron Benitez, Ana K. Larios Galvez, Roy Lopez Sesenes, America M. Ramirez Arteaga, José G. Gonzalez Rodriguez

“…The results have shown that Thymus vulgaris decreases the Al corrosion rate in the blend due to its physical adsorption onto the metal, according to a Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Its corrosion efficiency increases with an increase in its concentration. …”
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The Impact of Tax Burden on the Informal Economy: A Panel Threshold Analysis On BRICS-T Countries by M. fatih İlgün, Bilal Çakan, Miyase Aydın

“…One of the most significant challenges facing economies is the prevalence of informal activities, which can negatively impact both efficiency and equity objectives. This study aims to examine the impact of tax policies on the informal economy in a sample group consisting of nine BRICS countries and Turkey for the period 1998-2020. …”
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The Role of Critical Raw Material Imports in Shaping Economic Competitiveness within the European Union by Ramona Iulia Dieaconescu, Maria Gheorghe, Ioan-Radu Petrariu, Gheorghe Hurduzeu

“…Critical raw materials (CRMs) represent essential resources for several strategic sectors in the European Union and strategies are necessary to reduce dependence on imports and improve the efficiency of their use. The European Union is facing significant challenges in diversifying supply chains, implementing effective sustainability standards, and reducing strategic dependencies on imports. …”
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Tied Free-Field boundaries to enhance numerical accuracy of earthquake simulations by J. León González Acosta, J. León González Acosta, Abraham P. Van den Eijnden, Abraham P. Van den Eijnden, Michael A. Hicks

“…The results show a significant improvement in accuracy over traditional FF boundaries in the modelling of surface settlements and computed energy released, as well as a significant improvement in computational efficiency over TD boundaries in the modelling of asymmetric problem domains.…”
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Enhancing Robustness in Feature Importance Methods with NAFIC and CESHAP for Improved Interpretability by Grigorios Tzionis, Georgia Kougka, Ilias Gialampoukidis, Stefanos Vrochidis, Ioannis Kompatsiaris, Maro Vlachopoulou

“…Understanding and interpreting machine learning models is crucial in high-stakes industries like steel manufacturing, where decisions impact energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Traditional feature importance methods often struggle with robustness under noisy conditions, leading to unreliable insights. …”
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Research on Indoor Positioning Systems and Autonomous Mechatronic Systems for Surveillance of Intrabuilding Zones by Alexandru Vlăsceanu, Mihai Avram, Victor Constantin, Edgar Moraru

“…Among those steps, a study is performed by attaching one of the mobile beacons to a linear axis and moving said axis to known points. …”
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A Quasi-Convex RKPM for 3D Steady-State Thermomechanical Coupling Problems by Lin Zhang, D. M. Li, Cen-Ying Liao, Li-Rui Tian

“…The effects of different parameters, i.e., the scaling parameter, the penalty factor, and node distribution on computational accuracy and efficiency, are also investigated.…”
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Mode Optimization of Microelectromechanical-System Traveling-Wave Ultrasonic Motor Based on Kirigami by Rong Li, Longqi Ran, Cong Wang, Jiangbo He, Wu Zhou

“…High-quality traveling waves in stators are critical for traveling-wave ultrasonic motors (TUSMs) to achieve good stability and efficiency. However, the modal splitting and shape distortion that is induced by the anisotropic elasticity induce severe traveling wave distortion. …”
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Surface protection of mild steel in acidic chloride solution by 5-Nitro-8-Hydroxy Quinoline by R. Ganapathi Sundaram, M. Sundaravadivelu

“…From all the four methods, it is inferred that the percentage of inhibition efficiency increases with increasing the inhibitor concentration from 50 to 300 ppm. …”
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On the issue of producing doubled haploids of table beet (<i>Beta vulgaris</i> L. var. <i>conditiva</i> Alef.) (a review) by A. M. Zaretsky, A. B. Kurina, D. V. Sokolova

“…Methods for producing doubled haploids of table beet has not been studied profoundly enough, so they require additional in-depth research aimed at improving their efficiency and reproducibility.…”
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Capturing Discontinuities with Precision: A Numerical Exploration of 3D Telegraph Interface Models via Multi-Resolution Technique by Khawaja Shams Ul Haq, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Faheem, Ioan-Lucian Popa

“…Spatial derivatives are approximated via a truncated Haar wavelet series, while temporal derivatives are discretized using the finite difference method. For linear problems, the resulting algebraic system is solved using Gauss elimination; for nonlinear problems, Newton’s quasi-linearization technique is applied. …”
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H∞ filtering of uncertain predictive models: Gain computation using LMI and performance evaluation by Eli G. Pale Ramon, Oscar G. Ibarra-Manzano, José A. Andrade-Lucio, Yuriy S. Shmaliy

“…Increasing the process informativity and the efficiency of control is achieved using state estimators, which need to be robust under harsh conditions. …”
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Dosimetric comparison of VMAT plans in preoperative short-course rectal radiotherapy by Qiong Zhou, Qi Wang, Yongwu Li, Chong Shen, Xiaonan Sun

“…We assessed SCRT plans using volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) with Halcyon and Infinity medical linear accelerators (Linacs) and compared the plan quality and delivery efficiency across all cases. …”
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Effect of Experimental Blocking on the Suppression of Spatial Dependence Potentially Attributable to Physicochemical Properties of Soils by Aquiles E. Darghan, Giovanni Reyes, Carlos A. Rivera, Edwin F. Grisales

“…Therefore, the present research recommends the use of the H statistic associated with the corrected blocking efficiency to show the role of blocking in modeling with the incorporation of an additional advantage rarely considered related to the suppression or mitigation of spatial dependence. …”
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Maximum power point tracking control for mechanical rectification wave energy converter by Jianan Xu, Yanpeng Zhao, Yong Zhan, Yansong Yang

“…In order to improve the power generation efficiency, the maximum power point tracking control algorithm is designed based on the admittance differentiation method. …”
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Solving and Optimization of Cobb–Douglas Function by Genetic Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Implementation by Ali Dinc, Faruk Yildiz, Kaushik Nag, Murat Otkur, Ali Mamedov

“…The methodology demonstrates how GAs outperform classical techniques in solving constrained optimization problems, offering superior robustness, adaptability, and efficiency. Key results highlight the alignment between GA solutions and traditional Lagrangian methods while underscoring the computational advantages of GAs in navigating non-linear and multi-modal landscapes. …”
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Rapid and simple on-site salmonella detection in food via direct sample loading using a lipopolysaccharide-imprinted polymer by Solpa Lee, Hyunsoo Kim, Minwoo Kim, Ryun Kang, Inje Lim, Yongwoo Jang

“…Polydopamine (PDA) was used as the polymer matrix because of its cost-efficiency and functional versatility. The sensor demonstrated high sensitivity and selectivity, with a detection limit of 10 CFU/mL and a linear response over the 10²–10⁸ CFU/mL range. …”
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Third-Phase Formation in Rare Earth Element Extraction with D2EHPA: Key Factors and Impact on Liquid Membrane Extraction Performance by Raquel Rodríguez Varela, Alexandre Chagnes, Kerstin Forsberg

“…Hollow fibre renewal liquid membranes (HFRLMs) are susceptible to third-phase formation during rare earth element (REE) extraction using D2EHPA (bis(2-ethylhexyl phosphoric acid)), potentially leading to membrane fouling and decreased mass transfer efficiency. This study investigated the effects of various parameters, such as the composition of the aqueous feed and organic phases, on the third-phase formation and limiting organic concentration (LOC) of REE(III) in D2EHPA. …”
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