Numerical Analysis of Multiple Factors Affecting Hydraulic Fracturing in Heterogeneous Reservoirs Using a Coupled Hydraulic-Mechanical-Damage Model by Tao Xu, Mingyang Zhai, Bo Huang, Liaoyuan Zhang, Aishan Li, Quansheng Zhang, Zilin Zhang, Lei Wang, Lianchong Li

“…A multifactor analysis and optimization workflow integrating response surface methodology, central composite design (CCD), and numerical simulations was proposed to investigate the coupling effects of multiple geomechanical and hydrofracturing factors on SRV and identify the optimum design of fracturing treatment. …”
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7.7-kW Inductive Coupling Three-Phase Coil Wireless Power Transfer Pads for Electric Vehicles Charging by Mahesh Aganti, Bharatiraja Chokkalingam, Rajesh Verma, Lucian Mihet-Popa

“…To validate the 3HCC design, a 7.7 kW lab prototype was developed, focusing on coupling and cross-coupling effects influenced by various coil attributes like misalignment, coil position, and the number of turns. …”
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Acoustic Attenuation Performance Analysis and Optimisation of Expansion Chamber Coupled Micro-perforated Cylindrical Panel Using Response Surface Method by Mohamad Izudin ALISAH, Lu-Ean OOI, Zaidi Mohd RIPIN, Ahmad Fadzli YAHAYA, Kelvin HO

“…This paper describes boundary element method (BEM), experimental and optimization studies conducted to understand the potential of expansion tube coupled micro-perforated cylindrical panel (MPCP) to enhance the acoustic attenuation for in-duct noise control issues. …”
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Valve Internal Leakage Signal Enhancement Method Based on the Search and Rescue Team–Coupled Multi-Stable Stochastic Resonance Algorithm by Chengbiao Tong, Yuehong Zhao, Xinming Xu

“…Subsequently, the mutual correlation gain is utilized as an adaptive measure function of the SaRT algorithm to optimize the parameters of the coupled multi-stable stochastic resonance system. …”
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Thermal and Exergetic Performance Assessment of an ORC Coupled with Thermal Energy Storage Using Thermal Oils for Low-Grade Heat Recovery by Andrés Birriel, Jerson Romero, Nicolás Saavedra, Héctor Quinteros-Lama, Johan González

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Improved properties of near-eutectic nickel silicide alloyed with vanadium, chromium, and carbon in inductively coupled plasma spheroidization for additive manufacturing by Foysal Kabir Tareq, Geir Grasmo

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UV-Vis spectroscopy coupled with firefly algorithm-enhanced artificial neural networks for the determination of propranolol, rosuvastatin, and valsartan in ternary mixtures by Ahmed Serag, Maram H. Abduljabbar, Yusuf S. Althobaiti, Farooq M. Almutairi, Shaker T. Alsharif, Rami M. Alzhrani, Marwa F. Ahmed, Atiah H. Almalki

“…Abstract In the present study, a simple, rapid and cost-effective analytical method was developed for the simultaneous determination of three commonly prescribed cardiovascular drugs: propranolol, rosuvastatin and valsartan. …”
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Bio-nanoparticles sensor couple with smartphone digital image colorimetry and dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction for aflatoxin B1 detection by Mahsa Alikord, Nabi Shariatifar, Mammad Saraji, Hedayat Hosseini, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Shahram Shoeibi, Toba Rezazadeh, Mohammad Fazeli

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Coupled Fenton oxidation and photocatalytic pretreatment: A novel strategy for reducing AAEMs in biomass to enhance coal co-combustion performance by Zhuwei Liu, Lin Li, Tingsan Song, Rui Wang, Mingxin Li, Yusheng Wang, Dani Zuo, Dongmei Bi

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Study on the Coupling Coordination Relationship Between Rural Tourism and Agricultural Green Development Level: A Case Study of Jiangxi Province by Fenghua Liu, Liguo Wang, Jiangtao Gao, Yiming Liu

“…Low-value regions remain constrained by inadequate resource exploitation and technological lag. (3) Global spatial autocorrelation analysis reveals significant positive agglomeration effects (Moran’s I values range from 0.148 to 0.312). …”
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Investigating the Thermal Runaway Characteristics of the Prismatic Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Under a Coupled Charge Rate and Ambient Temperature by Jikai Tian, Zhenxiong Wang, Lingrui Kong, Fengyang Xu, Xin Dong, Jun Shen

“…Optimizing the charging rate is crucial for enhancing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery performance. …”
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Coupling and Coordination Relationship Between Carbon Emissions from Land Use and High-Quality Economic Development in Inner Mongolia, China by Min Gao, Zhifeng Shao, Lei Zhang, Zhi Qiao, Yongkui Yang, Lin Zhao

“…Seven key factors, including land-use structure, efficiency, and energy intensity, have significant driving effects on the CCD. To support supply-side structural reform, promote HQED, and achieve emission reduction and green development goals, we offer a series of policy recommendations: promote the transformation of resource-based cities, optimize the energy structure, promote industrial structure upgrading, strengthen scientific and technological innovation and green technology applications, and improve regional cooperation and policy coordination. …”
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Design and Performance Evaluation of a Sub-6 GHz Multi-Port Coupled Antenna for 5G NR Mobile Applications by Cheol Yoon, Yunsub Lee, Wonmo Seong, Woosu Kim

“…Based on the observed limitations in terms of isolation and the envelope correlation coefficient (ECC), the final configuration was reconfigured as an optimized two-port layout with a refined coupling geometry and effective current path control. …”
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Determination of Major and Trace Elements in Geological Samples by Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry with Ammonium Fluoride Digestion by Dahui CHEN, Xianli ZENG, Junyi XIE, Zhaochu HU, Yongsheng LIU, Tao LUO, Tao HE, Wen ZHANG

“…There are many innovations for the new technique, including reducing matrix effects between reference materials and samples, spiking the internal standard simply and feasibly and sample batch processing. …”
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Dynamic Optimization of Buckling Problems for Panel Structures with Stiffening Characteristics by Yuguang Bai, Xiangmian He, Qi Deng, Dan Zhao

“…After studying the coupling relationship between the dynamic characteristics and buckling behavior of the panel, a developed MMC (moving morphable component) method is proposed for topology optimization to improve the buckling resistance of the panel. …”
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Enhancing methane production during anaerobic digestion of municipal organic solid wastes by ethanol-type fermentation pretreatment coupled with biochar addition by WANG Ning, LI Mei, LI Yuan, ZHAO Zhiqiang*

“…The optimal conditions for ethanol-type fermentation were at temperature of 37 ℃ and a brewing yeast inoculation ratio of 20 mL/ L. (3) A semi-continuous flow anaerobic digestion experiment was designed to investigate the effect of ethanol-type fermentation pretreatment coupled with biochar on methane production and substrate removal of MOSW. …”
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Modeling of ACF–COG Interconnection Resistance and Optimization of Process Parameters by Ruiqing CHEN, Lei LIU, Lei JIA, Chen LUO, Yijun ZHOU

“…Subsequently, the sequential thermal-mechanical coupling method is utilized to simulate the coupling method of binding temperature and pressure. …”
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Dynamics Analysis on Piezoelectric Laminated Vibrator and Optimization of PZT Position by Caiqi Hu, Xiaoqi Hu, Jing Ji, Jude Liu, Shengduo Li

“…The errors of calculations were analyzed based on the selection of admissible functions and electromechanical coupling effect. Optimization of PZT position was achieved by analyzing the mode forces of the piezoelectric laminated vibrator.…”
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Optimized Driver Placement for Array-Driven Flat-Panel Loudspeakers by David A. ANDERSON, Michael C. HEILEMANN, Mark F. BOCKO

“…A regularly spaced grid of drivers is a logical configuration for a two-dimensional driver array, and although this can be effective for exciting multiple panel modes it will not necessarily exhibit strong coupling to all of the modes within a given band of frequencies. …”
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Silicon Nitride Spot-Size Converter with Coupling Loss < 1.5 dB for Both Polarizations at 1W Optical Input by Enge Zhang, Yu Zhang, Lei Zhang, Xu Yang

“…Microwave photonics (MWP) applications often require a high optical input power (>100 mW) to achieve an optimal signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). However, conventional silicon spot-size converters (SSCs) are susceptible to high optical power due to the two-photon absorption (TPA) effect. …”
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