A Real-Time and Efficient MAC Protocol for Smart Grid Wireless Communications by Qiang Liu, Danqi Chen, Fangping Gao, Guoli Pang

“…Wireless communications offer many unique features to utilities. Real-time capability and high efficiency under heavy load are vital capabilities for smart grid wireless communications. …”
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A Wideband Reflector-Backed Antenna for Applications in GPR by A. Raza, W. Lin, M. K. Ishfaq, M. Inam, F. Masud, M. H. Dahri

“…A resistively loaded wideband slotted patch antenna with optimized performance on lower frequencies is proposed for ground-penetrating radar (GPR) applications. …”
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The modern concept of cognitive reserve by N. N. Koberskaya, G. R. Tabeeva

“…Therefore, individuals with more efficient neuronal connections and an ability to form alternative neural networks and, accordingly, to create cognitive strategies in response to increased cognitive load are characterized by greater cognitive reserve. …”
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Methods of portraiture in the story of B. Mazikhov "It's time for leaf fall" by Ruslan Kh. Urusov, Rimma A. Shetova

“…It is characteristic that the greatest semantic load falls on the images drawn with the greatest completeness. …”
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Comparison of Piezoelectric Stack-Based Passive and Active Vibration Suppression Systems for Satellite Solar Panels by Carmelo Rosario Vindigni, Antonio Esposito, Calogero Orlando, Andrea Alaimo

“…This study proposes a piezoelectric device for vibration damping in satellite solar panels. The design features a structural arrangement with piezoelectric stacks configured in a V-shape and hinged to the main yoke structure. …”
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Quantifying the energy imbalance in hydrogen energy storage-assisted power systems under heat waves by Wenqian Yin, Kun Zhuang, Pei Kong, Pengcheng Fan, Jilei Ye, Yuping Wu, Xun Dou

“…., heat and cold waves, causes prolonged periods of low renewable production and increased load demand, threatening the power system energy balance. …”
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A New Immersion and Invariance Control and Stable Deep Learning Fuzzy Approach for Power/Voltage Control Problem by Mohammad Hosein Sabzalian, Khalid A. Alattas, Mauricio Aredes, Abdullah K. Alanazi, Hala M. Abo-Dief, Ardashir Mohammadzadeh, Saleh Mobayen, Bruno Wanderley Franca, Afef Fekih

“…Because, there are some natural perturbations such as variation output load, grid-side faults and changes of irradiation and temperature. …”
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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

“…Results indicated that the textile-reinforced concrete panels displayed notably greater energy absorption capabilities post-failure under flexural loads in comparison to the control and CNT-reinforced panels. …”
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The Performance of an ML-Based Weigh-in-Motion System in the Context of a Network Arch Bridge Structural Specificity by Dawid Piotrowski, Marcin Jasiński, Artur Nowoświat, Piotr Łaziński, Stefan Pradelok

“…The current work proposes the use of the updated FE model to generate training data and evaluate the accuracy of regression models with the possible exclusion of selected input features enabled by the structural specificity of a bridge. …”
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Tribological and anti-corrosion performance of epoxy resin composite coatings reinforced with differently sized cubic boron nitride (CBN) particles by Zhiping Huang, Wenjie Zhao, Wenchao Zhao, Xiaojing Ci, Wentao Li

“…The structural and morphological features of the CBN particles and the composite coatings were characterized by Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Impact resistance of self-sensing engineered cementitious composite (ECC) under different temperatures by Jinsheng Han, Xinyu Shi, Jinlong Pan, Zhigang Song, Peng Wang, Jingming Cai, Guohui Zhang

“…Self-sensing engineered cementitious composite (ECC) is inevitably susceptible to the effects of impact loads when it is applied to structural health monitoring. …”
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Monitoring data of the openLAB research bridge – Part 1: Reference conditionOPARA by Andreas Jansen, Max Herbers, Bertram Richter, Maria Walker, Frank Jesse, Steffen Marx

“…This first publication includes data from the undamaged bridge, covering the first nine months from February 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024, under monthly simulated traffic loads. It features measurements from the electrical monitoring system, including acceleration, tilt, air temperature, humidity, and solar radiation. …”
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Tire road wear particles, microplastics and metals in sediment of stormwater detention basins: co-occurrence and ecological risk assessment by Zoé Iannuzzi, M. Carmen Casado-Martinez, Tiago De Oliveira, David Lebouil, Benoît J.D. Ferrari, Johnny Gasperi, Brice Mourier

“…The enrichment factor and pollution load index are used to classify the contamination of the basins and showed that all the basins are contaminated. …”
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Preparation of the high compressive performance special-shaped Csf/AZ91D composite part using the liquid-solid extrusion following vacuum pressure infiltration process by Baolin Chen, Lehua Qi, Jiawei Fu, Qian Zhang, Jiming Zhou

“…To meet the increased demand for light-weight and high-performance special-shaped load bearing parts in automotive industry, the short carbon fiber reinforced magnesium matrix composite (Csf/Mg) part with complex configuration features and abrupt cross-sectional transitions was fabricated by liquid-solid extrusion following vacuum pressure infiltration process (LSEVI). …”
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Crosado embalming related alterations in the morpho-mechanics of collagen rich tissues by Joanna Tomlinson, Mario Scholze, Benjamin Ondruschka, Niels Hammer, Johann Zwirner

“…., for cultural, ethical, logistical or health and safety reasons. However, features of human Crosado-embalmed tissues biomechanical characteristics including its load-deformation properties in comparison to fresh tissues and its controllability through hydration fluids may be insightful and therefore need to be studied further. …”
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PI Controller Design for a 5-Phase Switched Reluctance Motor with Bipolar Excitation Segmental Rotor by Erdal Büyükbıçakcı

“…Thanks to the integrated drive system, the stable operation of the motor under speed and load is ensured, and the user interface makes real-time monitoring of critical parameters possible.…”
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Chemical leachates from car tyre granulates and PET bottles induce toxic effects on Mytilus edulis haemocytes by M. Elisabetta Michelangeli, Sicco H. Brandsma, Maria Margalef, Emelie Forsman, Sebastian Kuehr, Davide Spanu, Tânia Gomes

“…Following 24 h exposure, CTG leachates, characterized by a complex chemical profile (13,520 features) and high metal load, reduced cell viability, metabolic activity, mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation, lipid peroxidation (LPO) and lysosomal content. …”
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A Pneumatic Soft Glove System Based on Bidirectional Bending Functionality for Rehabilitation by Xiaohui Wang, Qinkun Cheng, Zhifeng Wang, Yongxu Lu, Zhaowei Zhang, Xingang Zhao

“…The main bending module of the pneumatic soft actuator features a three-stage cavity structure, allowing for a wider range of finger rehabilitation training gestures and greater bending angles. …”
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Development and Performance Evaluation of a Novel Disc-Buckle Steel Scaffold Joint by Si Wei, Yu Xu, Bing Yuan, Haofan Chen, Genquan Zhong, Guoyan Zhang

“…The proposed disc-buckle steel scaffold joint features a minimal number of components, achieving an optimal balance between structural performance and economic efficiency.…”
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Analyzing execution path non-determinism of the Linux kernel in different scenarios by Yucong Chen, Xianzhi Tang, Shuaixin Xu, Fangfang Zhu, Qingguo Zhou, Tien-Hsiung Weng

“…To provide efficient services, safety-critical systems that integrate AI applications are always built based on Linux, where Linux offers massive amounts of features and an incredibly perfect software ecosystem for AI applications. …”
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