Determination of neutron spectrum parameters at IREN facility using the MCNP simulation and experimental validation by Nhat Le Tran Minh, Cong Vu Duc, Khiem Le Hong, Dinh Nguyen Thi, Thanh Pham Tien, Phi Truong Hoai Bao, Thai Nguyen Thi Xuan, Toan Tran Ngoc, Trung Dinh Van, Binh Nguyen Thanh, Son Nguyen An, Shetsov Valery Nikolaevich, Dmitriev Andrey Yuryevich, Lobachev Valerij Vladimirovich, Borzakov Sergey Borisovich

“…The determination of the characteristics of neutron spectrum at different irradiation positions on the outer wall of moderator chamber of the intense resonance neutron source by simulation method using MCNP code was presented. …”
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Using Constrained K-Means Clustering for Soil Texture Mapping with Limited Soil Samples by Fubin Zhu, Changda Zhu, Zihan Fang, Wenhao Lu, Jianjun Pan

“…However, these methods may not yield optimal predictive performance due to the limited number of soil samples. …”
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Optimizing Techno-Economic Framework of REGs in Capacitive Supported Optimal Distribution Network by G. Srinivasan, Kumar Reddy Cheepati, B. Srikanth Goud, Mohammed Alqarni, Basem Alamri, Ch. Rami Reddy

“…This study describes the optimization of Distribution Network Structure (DNS) by altering sectionalizing and tie-switches with Reactive Power Injections (RPI) through optimal nodes under three load variations considering five different cases in Electric Distribution Networks (EDNs) to reduce Energy Loss (E_Loss), thereby achieving Economic Benefit (EB), which is the first step process. …”
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Promoting a more empowering motivational climate in physical education: a mixed-methods study on the impact of a theory-based professional development programme by Daniel Milton, Paul R. Appleton, Anna Bryant, Joan L. Duda

“…This study examined the effects of the delivery of a school-tailored Empowering PE™ workshop and subsequent Professional Development Programme (PDP) using Community of Practice principles within one secondary school Physical Education (PE) department. Employing a mixed-methods longitudinal design, the research assessed PE teachers' understanding of motivation and motivational strategies, Senior Leadership Team perceptions of the PDP's impact, and pupils' motivation and engagement in PE. …”
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TOPOLOGICAL IMAGE PROCESSING FOR COMPREHENSIVE DEFECT AND DEVIATION ANALYSIS USING ADAPTIVE BINARISATION by Igor Badanyuk, Igor Nevliudov, Dmytro Nikitin

“…The following advantages of this algorithm can be distinguished: automatic finding of the optimal scanning area Block Size; resistance to image noise without the use of smoothing filters; finding details in areas of contrast difference. …”
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Measuring road space consumption by transport modes: Toward a standard spatial efficiency assessment method and an application to the development scenarios of Rajkot City, India by Marie-Eve Will, Yannick Cornet, Talat Munshi

“…There exists no standard method for quantifying the use of space in complex urban settings. …”
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Response of new varieties of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to the impact of environmental factors under the conditions of the Southern Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine by М. М. Гаврилюк, П. Є. Каленич

“…The shift of sowing time to later period providing optimal seeding rate and row seeding method did not reduce yield. …”
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Quadratus Lumborum Block versus Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Acetabular Fracture Surgery by Stoppa Method: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Noninferiority Trial by Alireza Mirkheshti, Morteza Hashemian, Dariush Abtahi, Sara Shayegh, Alireza Manafi-Rasi, Shahram Sayadi, Elham Memary, Nazli Karami, Baharak Rostamian, Alireza Shakeri

“…Acetabular fracture surgeries are frequently accompanied by protracted and severe perioperative pain, and there is no consensus on optimal pain relief management. Aim. This study aimed at comparing the analgesic efficacy of fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) and quadratus lumborum block (QLB) in patients with acetabular fractures undergoing surgery using the Stoppa method. …”
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Research on active composition and biological activity in different polar extracts of Nostoc commune by CHEN Fuzhang, YUAN Zhenzhen, JIN Suyu, LI Yaqian, SONG Xiaofan, SUN Kangna, HAN Lijuan, YE Ying

“…In order to study the active components contents in different polar extracts of Nostoc commune and their antioxidant and antibacterial effects in vitro, 4 polar extracts including petroleum ether phase, ethyl acetate phase, n-butanol phase and water phase were obtained by ultrasonic-assisted extraction method. …”
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Machine Learning-Assisted Hartree–Fock Approach for Energy Level Calculations in the Neutral Ytterbium Atom by Kaichen Ma, Chen Yang, Junyao Zhang, Yunfei Li, Gang Jiang, Junjie Chai

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Modeling and Simulation of Material Type Effects on the Mechanical Behavior of Crankshafts in Internal Combustion Engines by Hasan Mhd Nazha, Muhsen Adrah, Thaer Osman, Maysaa Shash, Daniel Juhre

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Passive defense in appropriate location of base stations in mobile communication networks by Ebrahim Shabanpoor, Hossein Emami, Seyed Ali Hashemi

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HGCS—A Multiplex Transmission Method for Wide-Area Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Cluster Inspection Data in Hybrid Networked Transmission Lines by Ruchao Liao, Xionggang Li, Jinchao Guo, Wenxing Sun, Guoqiang Li

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Coupled Dynamics Modeling and Validation of Maglev Vehicle and Bridge Systems by Fei Zhou, Xiaolong Li

“…Using the modal reduction method, the bridge finite element model is imported into the vehicle dynamics model through a rigid–flex coupling interface, establishing a medium–low-speed maglev vehicle suspension system–bridge coupling dynamics model. …”
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Simulation and Evaluation of the Performance of Pneumatic Residual Film Recycler Comb Teeth by Sen Jiang, Baiyu Chen, Haojie Jiang, Pengfei Guo, Xufeng Wang, Can Hu, Wensong Guo

“…This paper uses the discrete element method to explore the soil penetration performance of the comb teeth of a pneumatic film-stripping tillage residual film recycler under different structural and working state parameters. …”
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Development of a Scalable Extraction Process for Anthocyanins of Haskap Berry (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i>) by Damith Costa, H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe

“…In this investigation, a response surface methodology was applied to optimize the anhydrous ethanol-based extraction parameters to obtain the maximum yield of anthocyanins from haskap berry and to compare the recovery of anthocyanins from different extraction methods. …”
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Exploring Dynamic Behavior in a Competition Duopoly Game Based on Corporate Social Responsibility by A. A. Elsadany, Abdullah M. Adawi, A. M. Awad

“…This study investigates dynamic behaviors within a competition Cournot duopoly framework incorporating consumer surplus, and social welfare through the bounded rationality method. The distinctive aspect of the competition game is the incorporation of discrete difference equations into the players’ optimization problems. …”
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Key biochar properties linked to denitrification products in a calcareous soil by María L. Cayuela, Oliver Spott, María B. Pascual, María Sánchez-García, Miguel A. Sánchez-Monedero

“…This research enhances our understanding of the interaction of BC with denitrification, particularly concerning the relevance of the temperature of pyrolysis, and opens up new paths for investigation, crucial for optimizing the application of BCs in different soil environments. …”
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Monte Carlo Simulation of Pesticide Toxicity for Rainbow Trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) Using New Criteria of Predictive Potential by Alla P. Toropova, Andrey A. Toropov, Emilio Benfenati

“…<i>Aim of the study</i>: We explore the use of advanced Monte Carlo methods to obtain improved results for models testing Rainbow Trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) acute toxicity. …”
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Artificial Neural Networks for Residual Capacity Estimation of Cycle-Aged Cylindric LFP Batteries by Pasquale Franzese, Diego Iannuzzi, Roberta Merolla, Mattia Ribera, Ivan Spina

“…Furthermore, beyond LFP chemistry, the method was tested on a broader NMC dataset comprising seven cells aged under different C-rates and temperatures, where it maintained high accuracy, confirming its scalability and robustness across chemistries and usage conditions. …”
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