Flip-chip package solder-underfill reliability using finite element analysis by Niño Rigo Emil G. Lim, Aristotle T. Ubando, Jeremias A. Gonzaga

“…In this study, a finite element analysis model of the solder-underfill layers of a flip-chip package was developed and validated by statistical comparison of the warpage and stress from experimental data and theoretical calculations of composite deformation and stress. …”
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Optimal operating conditions of PES/BiFeO3 mixed matrix membrane for treating dye-contaminated wastewater by Shahad K. Jawad, Khalid T. Rashid, Manal Afham Toma, Adnan A. Abdul Razak, Mohammed Ahmed Shehab, Maryam Y. Ghadhban, Munaf Al-lami, Alhafadhi Mahmood, Haidar Hasan Mohammed, Amaal Ajeel Hmood, Mohammed Faleh Abd Al-Ogaili, Saad Alsarayefi

“…In order to manufacture mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for the treatment of dye-contaminated wastewater, this work intends to optimize the operational and manufacturing factors influencing the incorporation of (Bismuth Ferrite) nanoparticles (BiFeO3 NPs) into Poly(ether-Sulfone) (PES/BiFeO3). A regression model for the investigation of permeate flux and percentage removal was developed using response surface methods (RSM) and analysis of variance (ANOVA). …”
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Cell-type-specific subtyping of epigenomes improves prognostic stratification of cancer by Qi Luo, Andrew E. Teschendorff

“…We illustrate this concept in the context of DNA methylation data of liver and kidney cancer, deriving in each case novel cancer subtypes and assessing their prognostic relevance against current state-of-the-art prognostic models. Results In both liver and kidney cancer, we reveal improved cell-type-specific prognostic models, not discoverable using standard methods. …”
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Testing and assessment procedure for evaluating the competencies of students (on the example of highly qualified personnel training) by Tatyana Nikolaevna Poddubnaya, Anna Andreevna Yurchenko

“…Methods of analysis, synthesis, analogy, generalization, modeling have been used in the research. …”
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Multi-omics data integration reveals metabolome as the top predictor of the cervicovaginal microenvironment. by Nicholas A Bokulich, Paweł Łaniewski, Anja Adamov, Dana M Chase, J Gregory Caporaso, Melissa M Herbst-Kralovetz

“…Multi-omics integration methods, including neural networks (mmvec) and Random Forest supervised learning, were utilized to explore potential interactions and develop predictive models. …”
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Optoelectronic optimization of graded-bandgap CdTeSe thin-film solar cells by Faiz Ahmad, Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Peter B Monk

“…The transfer-matrix method was used to calculate the electron-hole-pair (EHP) generation rate, and a one-dimensional drift-diffusion model was used to determine the EHP recombination rate, open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current density, power-conversion efficiency, and fill factor. …”
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Numerical analysis of bubble coalescence characteristics on wetting surface by Liuming YANG, Shicheng LIU, Zhiyong PEI, Xiangshao KONG

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to advance the development of composite drag reduction technology involving super-hydrophobic surfaces and bubbles by investigating the coalescence characteristics of bubbles on wetting surfaces and revealing the effects of surface wettability, bubble spacing, and bubble size on bubble coalescence.MethodsA numerical model of bubble coalescence on an underwater wetting surface is established based on the volume of fluid (VOF) method. …”
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Elevated Temperature Effects on FRP–Concrete Bond Behavior: A Comprehensive Review and Machine Learning-Based Bond Strength Prediction by Aseel Salameh, Rami Hawileh, Hussam Safieh, Maha Assad, Jamal Abdalla

“…The nonlinear relationships and variable interactions in the developed model provide a reliable method for the estimation of bond strength with reduced extensive experimental testing, where the critical role of temperature in bond behavior is identified. …”
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Gold nanoparticle encapsulated hybrid MOF: synthesis, characterization, and co-drug delivery of 5-fluorouracil and curcumin by Pranita Rananaware, Parimal Pandit, Varsha Brahmkhatri

“…The characterization methods showed that the hybrid MOF structure was stable and intact after AuNP encapsulation and drug loading. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation alters the proteomic landscape of inflammation in HIV: identifying bacterial drivers by Claudio Díaz-García, Elena Moreno, Alba Talavera-Rodríguez, Lucía Martín-Fernández, Sara González-Bodí, Laura Martín-Pedraza, José A. Pérez-Molina, Fernando Dronda, María José Gosalbes, Laura Luna, María Jesús Vivancos, Jaime Huerta-Cepas, Santiago Moreno, Sergio Serrano-Villar

“…We selected the most relevant proteins to explore their correlations with microbiome composition and functionality over time using linear mixed models. …”
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High‐Throughput Design of Epitaxial Orientation for Functional Thin Films by Liyufen Dai, Mingqiang Cheng, Mingqiang Huang, Xiangli Zhong, Gaokuo Zhong

“…Taking the epitaxial growth of PbZr1‐xTixO3 ferroelectric films as a model system, the optimal thickness of the CoFe2O4 buffer layer is successfully determined, enabling the epitaxial growth of [111]‐oriented PbZr0.2Ti0.8O3 on a [001]‐oriented Mica substrate. …”
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Hybrid Ag nanocone–Al2O3/Si nanopillar periodic array for broadband anti-reflection by Xiangyao Luo, Wen Sun, Zichen Xiong, Yue Chang, Wenyi Ren, Xinyu An, He Wang, Hongchang An

“…This study enriches the localized surface plasmon model and provides a theoretical foundation for the design of plasmonic solar cells and other optoelectronic devices requiring low reflectivity.…”
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The Microstructure and Modification of the Interfacial Transition Zone in Lightweight Aggregate Concrete: A Review by Jian Zhou, Yiding Dong, Tong Qiu, Jiaojiao Lv, Peng Guo, Xi Liu

“…By identifying key trends and research gaps—particularly the lack of predictive models and standardized characterization methods—this review aims to synthesize key findings and identify knowledge gaps to support future material design in LWAC.…”
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Dynamic Analysis of Sandwich Auxetic Honeycomb Plates Subjected to Moving Oscillator Load on Elastic Foundation by Thanh Trung Tran, Quoc Hoa Pham, Trung Nguyen-Thoi, The-Van Tran

“…The EF with two coefficients was modelled by Winkler and Pasternak. The system of equations of motion of the sandwich composite plate can be solved by Newmark’s direct integration method. …”
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Investigating the mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between internet addiction and mental health among university students. by Girum Tareke Zewude, Derib Gosim, Seid Dawed, Tilaye Nega, Getachew Wassie Tessema, Amogne Asfaw Eshetu

“…Various analyses were conducted to achieve the stated objectives, including Cronbach's alpha and composite reliabilities, bivariate correlation, discriminant validity, common method biases, measurement invariance, and structural equation modeling (confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis, and mediation analysis). …”
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Flexural Wave Propagation and Defect States of Periodic Slab Track Structure in High-Speed Railway by Qiang Yi, Zeyu Wu, Lei Zhao, Zhiheng Li, Shuguo Wang

“…Moreover, local defects inevitably occur in the ballastless track structure, disrupting its periodicity and leading to the generation of defect states. An analytical model for infinite periodic slab track structure was established using the Floquet transform and supercell method, accounting for local defects, to clarify the propagation of flexural waves in slab tracks. …”
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Enhanced Object Detection in Thangka Images Using Gabor, Wavelet, and Color Feature Fusion by Yukai Xian, Yurui Lee, Te Shen, Ping Lan, Qijun Zhao, Liang Yan

“…Ablation studies validate the individual and synergistic contributions of each proposed component. Our method provides a robust and interpretable solution for fine-grained object detection in complex heritage images.…”
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Anthropometric indices and their relationship with poor prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease and obesity by A. V. Svarovskaya, O. A. Trubacheva, S. V. Pereverzev, A. A. Garganeeva

“…To assess the association of anthropometric indices in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and obesity and to study their predictive value in the development of adverse cardiovascular events.Material and methods. The study included 229 patients with CAD (median age, 55±7,56 years). …”
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Dasatinib-Loaded Topical Nano-Emulgel for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Formulation Design and Optimization by QbD, In Vitro, Ex Vivo, and In Vivo Evaluation by Mahipal Reddy Donthi, Ranendra Narayan Saha, Gautam Singhvi, Sunil Kumar Dubey

“…The quality by design (QbD) approach was employed to optimize DTB-loaded nano-emulgel using a central composite design (CCD). Emulgel was prepared using the hot emulsification method, and then the particle size (PS) was reduced using the homogenization technique. …”
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The characteristics and functional significance of disulfidptosis-related genes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Haiqian Zhu, Chifeng Zhao, Haoran Zhu, Xuhui Xu, Conglin Hu, Zhenxing Zhang

“…The Nonnegative Matrix Factorization (NMF) method classified The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) patients into two clusters according to the expression of disulfidptosis-related genes. …”
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