Sustainable and protection renovation of hui traditional dwellings in China: Thermal comfort on-site testing and investigation by Wenyang Han, Yin Zhang, Yue Xie, Chang Yi, Yan Bai, Yiheng Liu

“…The findings offer guidance for low-carbon, climate-responsive design strategies applicable to traditional housing across diverse regions.…”
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The hot-to-cold spot quotient for SAR-based treatment planning in deep microwave hyperthermia by Massimiliano Zanoli, Hana Dobšíček Trefná

“…Previously, we proposed the hot-to-cold spot quotient (HCQ) as a novel cost function for SAR-based HTP optimization and showed its potential to address these issues.Materials and methods In this work, we validate the HCQ on a standard ESHO patient repository within single and multi-frequency contexts. …”
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From lab to industry: Analysing the performance of ceramic batch modified with sodium silicate and phosphoric acid-based additive in ceramic floor tile production by Zoran Bačkalić, Milica V. Vasić, Berta Barta Holló, Djordje Jovanović, Siniša Sremac, Paul Awoyera

“…Furthermore, introducing sodium silicate in a low amount promoted better densification of the fired pieces. …”
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Evaluation of a Microporous Acoustic Liner Using Advanced Noise Control Fan Engine by Bharath Kenchappa, Kunigal Shivakumar

“…A novel microstructurally controlled graded micro-porous material was developed and experimentally validated for noise reduction through a normal incidence impedance test. …”
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Altered static and dynamic spontaneous brain activity in patients with dysthyroid optic neuropathy: a resting-state fMRI study by Jinling Lu, Hao Hu, Jiang Zhou, Wenhao Jiang, Xiongying Pu, Huanhuan Chen, Xiaoquan Xu, Feiyun Wu

“…PurposeTo investigate static and dynamic brain functional alterations in dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON) using resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) with the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF) and regional homogeneity (ReHo).Materials and methodsFifty-seven thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) patients (23 DON and 34 non-DON) and 27 healthy controls (HCs) underwent rs-fMRI scans. …”
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Microbial-induced mineral carbonation: A promising approach for improving Carbon sequestration and performance of steel slag for its engineering utilization by Jue Li, Qingmeng Hou, Xinqiang Zhang, Xiaobin Zhang

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Innovations and Applications in Lightweight Concrete: Review of Current Practices and Future Directions by Diptikar Behera, Kuang-Yen Liu, Firmansyah Rachman, Aman Mola Worku

“…In essence, LWC’s holistic development embodies a paradigm shift toward resilient, low-carbon infrastructure, cementing its role as a pivotal material in the evolution of next-generation sustainable construction.…”
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Designing sustainable cement free compositions with rice husk ash to improve mechanical performance in next generation ecoblocks by Marian Valenzuela, Víctor Tuninetti, Gustavo Ciudad, Alejandra Miranda, Angelo Oñate

“…Abstract This study examines the use of low-value rice husk ash as a stabilizer to optimize the mechanical performance and strength of compressed earth blocks made with local soil from the Cauquenes Province, Chile. …”
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Self-Supporting Sn-Based Carbon Nanofiber Anodes for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries by Jingjie Xie, Lan Xu

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Recent Applications, Challenges, and Future Prospects of Microbial Fuel Cells: A Review by Ripel Chakma, M. Khalid Hossain, Prabhu Paramasivam, R. Bousbih, Mongi Amami, G. F. Ishraque Toki, Rajesh Haldhar, Ashish Kumar Karmaker

“…To resolve these issues, optimizations of various parameters are also presented. …”
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Merging polymers of intrinsic microporosity and porous carbon-based zinc oxide composites in novel mixed matrix membranes for efficient gas separation by Muning Chen, Jiemei Zhou, Jing Ma, Weigang Zheng, Guanying Dong, Xin Li, Zhihong Tian, Yatao Zhang, Jing Wang, Yong Wang

“…Concurrently, C@ZnO with abundant interconnected pores can provide additional low-resistance pathways for gas transport in MMMs. …”
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Ways to increase the inter-maitenance period of roads by A. A. Lytkin, G. V. Dolgikh, A. S. Prolygin

“…Significant disadvantages of such road structures are high material consumption and significant operating costs, including those associated with low service life between repairs. …”
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Improvement of high-viscosity oil production technology via the effective redistribution of energy resources by S. S. Rodin, Yu. L. Zotov, V. Yu. Moroshkin, E. A. Fedyanov, E. V. Shishkin

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Engineering characteristics of high-weight aged BOFs-dredged soil backfill for port structure: Shear properties, unit weight, strength, and microstructure characteristics by Jung-goo Kang, Gyeong-o Kang

“…The seismic stability of port structures is highly influenced by the submerged unit weight of the backfill material. Conventional light weight treated soils (LTS) often fall short in meeting the stability requirements under seismic conditions due to their limited weight. …”
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Method for Increasing the Energy Efficiency of the Gear Teeth Cutting Process by Smoothing the Cutting Force Variation by Gabriel Radu Frumusanu, Mihail Bordeanu, Florin Susac

“…The energy efficiency in metal cutting is, sometimes, very low. Recent studies show that the energy consumed for detaching chips represents only about 15% of the total energy involved in material machining. …”
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Sedentary lifestyle as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in young people: awareness, self-assessment and stress test results by E. I. Zimakova, A. G. Plisyuk, Yu. L. Begrambekova, D. A. Rybakov, I. Sh. Daudov, Y. A. Orlova

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BOOTStrap-SCI: Beyond One option of treatment for spinal trauma and spinal cord injury: Consensus-based stratified protocols for pre-hospital care and emergency room (part I) by Nicolò Marchesini, Andreas K. Demetriades, Oscar Alves, Riya Mandar Dange, Harold Mauricio Choco, Edinson Dussan Lozada, Dumar Javier Figueredo Sanabria, Angélica Gamboa, Luz Llined Mendoza Victoria, Enoc Noscue Montealegre, Jonathan A. Pardo Carranza, Jonathan Velásquez Quintero, Andrès M. Rubiano

“…These protocols emphasize adaptability, providing structured plus flexible guidance for optimizing care according to specific contexts from low to high resourced clinical settings. …”
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Carbon additives to improve polymer performance in energy applications using machine learning by Juan Chen, Khidhair Jasim Mohammed, Elimam Ali, Riadh Marzouki

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Energy-driven circular design in the built environment: rethinking architecture and infrastructure by Williams Chibueze Munonye, George Oche Ajonye

“…This study explores the integration of energy-driven circular design principles within the built environment, aiming to foster sustainable, low-carbon cities and buildings. Currently as urbanization accelerates and environmental concerns heighten, the need for circular economy practices that promote energy efficiency, resource optimization, and waste reduction becomes increasingly urgent. …”
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Interface Issues of Layered Transition Metal Oxide Cathodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries: Current Status, Recent Advances, Strategies, and Prospects by Yongxin Kuang, Yanxue Wu, Hangyu Zhang, Huapeng Sun

“…Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) hold significant promise in energy storage devices due to their low cost and abundant resources. Layered transition metal oxide cathodes (Na_xTMO₂, TM = Ni, Mn, Fe, etc.), owing to their high theoretical capacities and straightforward synthesis procedures, are emerging as the most promising cathode materials for SIBs. …”
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