An In-Depth Analysis of the Seismic Performance Characteristics of Steel–Concrete Composite Structures by Panagiota Katsimpini, George Papagiannopoulos, George Hatzigeorgiou

“…The article evaluates advanced numerical modeling methods, including finite element analysis and fiber-based models, for their capability to predict the nonlinear behavior of composite buildings and bridges. …”
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Theoretical experimental aspects of composition with polymeric matrix reinforced with polymer particles by Indrit Vozga, Vladimir Kasemi

“…The development of composite materials and related design and production methods is one of the most important advances in the history of materials. …”
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Compositional criteria to predict columnar to equiaxed transitions in metal additive manufacturing by Ryan Brooke, Duyao Zhang, Dong Qiu, Mark A. Gibson, Mark Easton

“…Verification was found by reconsidering results from additional alloy systems and AM methods. The numerical CET models also predict that P is closely related to dendrite tip undercooling at high growth velocities, as found in AM. …”
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Radiative Heat Transfer Properties of Fiber–Aerogel Composites for Thermal Insulation by Mohanapriya Venkataraman, Sebnem Sözcü, Jiří Militký

“…Key analytical and experimental methods for determining radiative properties, including Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and numerical modeling approaches, are examined. …”
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Strength prediction of ECC-CES columns under eccentric compression using adaptive sampling and ML techniques by Khaled Megahed

“…This study presents an innovative method for predicting the eccentric compressive capacity of ECC-CES columns, utilizing adaptive sampling and machine learning (ML) techniques. …”
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Impact of the Composite Allocation Score on Lung Transplant Waitlist and Posttransplant Outcomes by Ye In Christopher Kwon, BA, Holly Caboti-Jones, BS, Michael Keller, BS, Andrew Min-Gi Park, BA, Alan Lai, BS, Rachit D. Shah, MD, Zachary Fitch, MD, Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD, Vipul Patel, MD, Zubair A. Hashmi, MD

“…On March 9, 2023, the Composite Allocation Score (CAS) was introduced for all lung transplantation (LT) candidates. …”
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A theoretical study on the effect of heteroatoms (N, B, Si) on the interaction of aluminum clusters with a carbon graphene-like plane by E. M. Demianenko, M. I. Terets, L. M. Ushakova, S. V. Zhuravskyi, Yu. I. Sementsov, V. V. Lobanov, O. V. Filonenko, V. S. Kuts, A. G. Grebenyuk, M. T. Kartel

“…In this regard, in order to predict the features of the interaction of aluminum itself with the surface of carbon nanomaterials, it is advisable to model such processes using quantum chemistry methods. …”
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Analysis of Investment Economy of Electric Boilers with Thermal Storage in Source-Load Application Scenarios by Yanping XU, Haobo SHI, Xiaohui QIN, Mingxin ZHAO, Jie BAI, Baodi Ding

“…Specifically, it built operation constraint models for electric boilers with thermal storage in different scenarios on the basis of the different operation modes of electric boilers with thermal storage in source-load scenarios and analyzed the composition of the economic benefits and comprehensive social benefits of the investment entities in different modes. …”
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Thione-thiol tautomerism of thiourea ligands on silica surface by O. V. Smirnova, A. G. Grebenyuk, G. I. Nazarchuk, Yu. L. Zub

“…Quantum chemical calculations of the IR spectra of the thione and thiol forms of N, N'-dimethylthiourea and silica surface fragment with composition (HO)3SiCH2NHC(S)NHCH3 (density functional theory method, B3LYP/6-31G (d, p)) make it possible to fix indicator absorption bands of the tautomers. …”
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Rapid Discrimination for Traditional Complex Herbal Medicines from Different Parts, Collection Time, and Origins Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and Near-Infrared Spec... by Haiyan Fu, Yao Fan, Xu Zhang, Hanyue Lan, Tianming Yang, Mei Shao, Sihan Li

“…As an effective method, the fingerprint technique, which emphasized the whole compositions of samples, has already been used in various fields, especially in identifying and assessing the quality of herbal medicines. …”
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STRUCTURE ANALYSIS AND MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION DESIGN OF A DEWATERING BUCKET FOR A PULSATOR WASHING MACHINE by CAI Yun, PENG Liang, LIU Xue, CHENG ZhiWen

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Optimization of Stope Structural Parameters for Steeply Dipping Thick Ore Bodies: Based on the Simulated Annealing Algorithm by Han Du, Xuefeng Li, Xuxing Huang, Yihao Yang, Shanda Duan, Tianlong Su, Xuzhao Yuan

“…Considering the actual mining conditions, the mechanical responses under different structural parameters were obtained through numerical simulations based on a central composite experimental design. A regression model for maximum tensile stress, maximum compressive stress, and maximum vertical displacement was established using the second-order response surface method. …”
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Coating Process of Oil and Gas Well Pipeline Preventive Repair Materials Inspired by Remora Suckerfish Structure by Yuliang Lu, Dongtao Liu, Jiming Song, Qiaogang Xiao, Kezheng Du, Xinjie Wei, Lifeng Dang, Yajun Yu, Huiyan Zhao

“…It combines the biological features with fiberboard tape and uses the discrete element method to construct a particle model of solvent-free, epoxy-reinforced polymer materials, determining relevant parameters. …”
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Measurement and simulation of broadband radar absorption properties of polypyrrole nanotubes and their carbonaceous analogues by Tomáš Zálabský, Drahomír Čadek, Fatima Hassouna, Jiří Tuček, Tomáš Lapka, Dušan Kopecký

“…The presented method of simulation and the proposed model allows fast and flexible determination of attenuation properties of non-conventional RAMs of various thicknesses.…”
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Promoting EFL Learners’ Writing Skills via Reflection: The Case of Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle by سلمان اصحابی, مژگان رشتچی, مسعود سیری

“…Over sixteen sessions of instructions over eight weeks, the non-reflective group was taught using the traditional writing method; however, the reflective group was exposed to reflective writing instruction under Kolb’s Model. …”
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Development and Performance Evaluation of Central Pipe for Middle-Deep Geothermal Heat Pump Systems by Xiong Zhang, Ziyan Zhao, Zhengrong Guan, Jiaojiao Lv, Lu Cui

“…In this study, the optimal design of the central pipe in a middle-deep geothermal heat pump (MD-GHP) system is studied using the response surface method to improve the system’s coefficient of performance (COP) and operational reliability. …”
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Optimization of Sensor Positions and Orientations for Multiple Load Case Scenarios by Wacław Kuś, Waldemar Mucha, Iyasu Tafese Jiregna

“…The goal is to minimize the differences between maximal responses of the structure and detected responses by the sensors (for all possible load cases). The method is validated on a numerical model of a composite structure with 1–3 sensors under seven different load cases. …”
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Free- and Forced-Vibration Characteristic Analysis of a Double-Layered Cylindrical Shell with General Boundary Conditions by Jianghai Wu, Hongzhen Zhu, Yong Duan

“…This study develops a spectral element method (SEM) for dynamic modeling of multi-component shell systems by extending the vibrational governing equations of conical shells. …”
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Advanced computational tools, artificial intelligence and machine-learning approaches in gut microbiota and biomarker identification by Tikam Chand Dakal, Caiming Xu, Caiming Xu, Abhishek Kumar, Abhishek Kumar

“…This review hunts through the cutting-edge computational methodologies that integrate multi-omics data—such as metagenomics, metaproteomics, and metabolomics—providing a comprehensive understanding of the gut microbiome's composition and function. Additionally, machine learning (ML) approaches, including deep learning and network-based methods, are explored for their ability to uncover complex patterns within microbiome data, offering unprecedented insights into microbial interactions and their link to host health. …”
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Associations between 24-hour movement compositions and cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents: a five-part compositional analysis using data from the International Chil... by Russell R Pate, John J Reilly, Kate Northstone, EMF van Sluijs, Russ Jago, Niels Wedderkopp, R Davey, Luis B Sardinha, Jardena Puder, J Reilly, K Northstone, LB Andersen, S Kriemler, R Jago, J Salmon, G Cardon, Pedro Curi Hallal, Adam Runacres, Zoe A Marshall, Soyang Kwon, Ester Van Slujis, S Anderssen, P Hallal, S Kwon, N Møller, R Pate, JJ Puder, LB Sardinha

“…Time spent for sleep, SED, LPA, MPA and VPA was analysed using a compositional linear regression model.Results The overall PA composition explained between 3.0 and 27.0% of the variance in CMR factors after accounting for age, sex, ethnicity and seasonal variation. …”
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