Experimental Research on Pile-Soil Stress Ratio of Rigid Pile Composite Foundation in Shallow-Buried Rock and Soft Soil by REN Jia-li, JIANG Ji-wei, HU Sheng-gang, CHEN Hang, YE Chen-hui

“…[Method] Based on a concrete sluice dam project, this study carried out 7 sets of scaled indoor physical model tests, systematically studied the bearing characteristics of soft soil single-pile composite foundations and the pile-soil stress ratio, analyzed the influences of factors such as cushion type, pile loading conditions, pile spacing and pile end bearing stratum, and obtained the variation trend of pile-soil stress ratio with load and the pile-soil stress ratio corresponding to bearing capacity. …”
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Optimization of twin screw melt mixer setup process parameters for better blending of polymers and polymer composites for FDM applications by Sathish Kumar Adapa, Jagadish, Srinivasu Gangi Setti

“…Certainly, these blended compounds are best suitable to use in fused deposition modelling (FDM) applications. The response surface method (RSM) optimization has been adopted for optimization of a twin-screw internal melt mixer process parameters. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Buckling Pressure Prediction in Composite Cylindrical Shells Under External Loads Using Machine Learning by Hyung Gi Lee, Jung Min Sohn

“…A comparative analysis of these methods revealed their model performance, providing insights into the most effective approaches. …”
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Reproducibility of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Pregnancy and the Association of Body Composition with the Risk of Gestational Diabetes: A Substudy of MUMS Cohort by Michelle Bai, Daniella Susic, Anthony J. O’Sullivan, Amanda Henry

“…Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a rapid and noninvasive method of body composition analysis; however, reproducibility between BIA instruments in pregnancy is uncertain. …”
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Blind Infrared Remote-Sensing Image Deblurring Algorithm via Edge Composite-Gradient Feature Prior and Detail Maintenance by Xiaohang Zhao, Mingxuan Li, Ting Nie, Chengshan Han, Liang Huang

“…In this paper, we propose a novel blind deblurring model based on the MAP framework that leverages Composite-Gradient Feature (CGF) variations in edge regions after image blurring. …”
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Various configurations of externally bonded strain-hardening cementitious composite reducing shear failure risk of defected RC beams by Alireza Bahrami, Mohamed Ghalla, Galal Elsamak, Moataz Badawi, Ehab A. Mlybari, Fathi A. Abdelmgeed

“…This study delves into the efficacy of external strengthening methods in improving the shear behavior of defected reinforced concrete (RC) beams that lack shear stirrups, utilizing both experimental and numerical methodologies. …”
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A novel composite index of PSA and periprostatic adipose tissue quantification for enhancing high-grade prostate cancer prediction by Jie Xiong, Yunfan Liu, Xiaofeng Qiao, Guangyong Ai, Jiangqin Ma, Xiaojing He

“…The PSA, PSAD, PSA × PPFA/PA, and composite indicator models demonstrated strong predictive performance, with AUC values of 0.771, 0.796, 0.818, and 0.814, respectively. …”
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Oxygenation and intestinal perfusion and its association with perturbations of the early life gut microbiota composition of children with congenital heart disease by Hanna Renk, Hanna Renk, Hanna Renk, Ulrich Schoppmeier, Jennifer Müller, Vanessa Kuger, Felix Neunhoeffer, Christian Gille, Silke Peter, Silke Peter

“…Different approaches of statistical modeling were applied to assess the impact of influencing factors on variation in species composition. …”
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Phytochemical Composition and Comparative Antioxidant Activity of Leaf and Stem Bark Extracts of Glochidion arborecens Using DPPH and ABTS Assays by H. Haryoto, Edtano Trinanda, Broto Santoso, Muhammad Dohir Siaga Nagara, Novian Liwanda, Waras Nurcholis

“…This study explores the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of ethanol extracts from the leaves and stem bark of Glochidion arborescens. …”
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Optimum Design of Fully Composite, Unstiffened, Built-Up, Hybrid Steel Girder Using GRG, NLR, and ANN Techniques by Mohamed A. El-Aghoury, Ahmed M. Ebid, Kennedy C. Onyelowe

“…However, there is still a need to develop a more practical optimization method. The aim of this research is to develop simple and practical equations to determine the optimum cross section dimensions for both shored and unshored, simply supported, hybrid and nonhybrid, composite steel beam under static loads. …”
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ENSURING THERMAL REGIME FOR THE SUPPLY DISTRIBUTED DEVICES IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE SHIP'S SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS ON THE BASE OF THE STANDARDIZED UNITS by T. A. Ismailov, E. M. Muslimov, A. T. Rashidkhanov, Sh. A. Yusufov

“…The article deals with the problem of constructing the power supply devices in the composition of the ship's secondary power systems based on standardized blocks and securing their thermal regime.Methods. …”
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Integrated optimization and prediction of mechanical properties in FDM printed polyamide/carbon fiber composites using PSI–VIKOR and ANN by Kavimani Vijayananth, Gopal Pudhupalayam Muthukutti, Arulmurugan Raju, Imad Barsoum

“…The present study intends to find the best possible combination of 3D printing control factors to achieve better impact and tensile strength for the carbon fiber reinforced nylon (ePA-CF) composites. The effect of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) parameters namely nozzle temperature, infill percentage and printing speed on the impact and tensile strength of samples are investigated by following the Taguchi method. …”
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3D-printed polycaprolactone/mesoporous bioactive glass composite scaffolds with Mg and Zr ions for bone tissue engineering by Niloufar Boroumand, Ghasem Dini, S. Ali Poursamar, Mohammad Ali Asadollahi

“…For comparison, scaffolds with and without Mg and Zr ions were produced using fused deposition modeling (FDM). The effects of MBG content and ion composition on scaffold properties were assessed through compressive testing, biodegradation, bioactivity, ion release, and osteogenic assays. …”
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Bending behavior of additively manufactured short fiber reinforced composite sandwich structures based on triply periodic minimal surface by Yaozhong Wu, Xuepeng Li, Shaoan Li, HuaWei Wang, Peng Wang, Weijia Li

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Effect of systemic glucocorticosteroids in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation on respiratory microbiota composition in the period of st... by S. V. Fedosenko, M. A. Karnaushkina, L. M. Ogorodova, V. A. Petrov, I. A. Deev, E. S. Kulikov, A. E. Sazonov

“…The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of systemic glucocorticosteroids administered during the exacerbation of the disease to have a modifying effect on the qualitative and quantitative composition of the oropharyngeal microbiota.Material and methods. …”
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Morphological features and composition of noble metal minerals in disseminated and massive ores of the central part of the Oktyabrskoe deposit, Norilsk region by L. S. Canhimbue, N. D. Tolstykh, N. А. Krivolutskaya, I. V. Talovina

“…Background. The composition of ores and noble metal minerals (NMM) in the Oktyabrskoe deposit of the Norilsk region varies significantly. …”
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The Effects of Defects and Adherend Material on Adhesive Stress Distribution in Laminated Composite Tubular Joints Under Axial Tensile Loads by M. Shishesaz, A.H. Ghamarian, R. Mosalmani

“…Applying linear elasticity, the equilibrium equations were derived and solved using the differential quadrature method. Furthermore, finite element models of the joint were prepared and solved to support the semi-analytical solutions. …”
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Analysis the Composition of Hydraulic Radial Force on Centrifugal Pump Impeller: A Data-Centric Approach Based on CFD Datasets by Hehui Zhang, Kang Li, Ting Liu, Yichu Liu, Jianxin Hu, Qingsong Zuo, Liangxing Jiang

“…A high-precision CFD simulation on a six-blade end-suction centrifugal pump generated a comprehensive hydraulic load dataset. Data analysis methods included exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover patterns and trigonometric function fitting to model force variations accurately. …”
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Wear volumes of flowable and sculptable resin composite attachments and their correlation with retentive force of clear aligners: a laboratory study by Nuttakan Roatkanjanaporn, Janeta Chavanavesh, Chutimont Teekavanich

“…This study aimed to evaluate the wear volume of clear aligner attachments and the retentive force change of clear aligners over a simulated 24-week insertion/removal period, along with their correlation. Methods Attachments made from Tetric N-Flow (flowable), Beautifil Injectable X (flowable), or Filtek™ Z350 XT (sculptable) resin composites (n = 6 each) were bonded to the first premolars of maxillary dental resin models. …”
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Features of the change in the thermal coefficient of electrical resistance upon heating electrically conductive composites of crystallizable polyolefins with carbon black by A. V. Markov, A. E. Zverev, V. A. Markov

“…In order to measure the electrical characteristics of the composites, they were compacted into plates to model polymer heaters. …”
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