Experiment and Finite Element Research on Mechanical Performance of Thin-Walled Steel–Wood Composite Columns Under Eccentric Compression by Yangfa Zhu, Jianhua Shao, Anxiang Feng, Xianglan Li, Zhanguang Wang, Hongxuan Xu, Jiajun Gao, Boshi Ma

“…Through a meticulous comparison between the test and finite element analysis results, the error was ascertained to be in the range of 4.9–11.1%. …”
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Kefir Prevents Adipose Tissue Growth Through the Induction of Apoptotic Elements in High-Fructose Corn Syrup-Fed Rats by Esra Aslan, Gokhan Sadi, Hilal Guzel, Cigdem Karaca, Omer Adil Korkmaz, Mine Kanat Pektas, Mehmet Celegen, Tugce Aladag, Seyma Oncu, Mehmet Bilgehan Pektas

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Sound Field Modelling and Noise Reduction for a Forklift Power Compartment Based on Perfectly Matched Layer and Acoustic Packaging Design by Enlai ZHANG, Zhiqi LIU, Jingjing ZHANG, Jiahe LIN

“…Based on the previous report and vibration acceleration tests, the acoustic virtual wind tunnel model of forklift power compartment was established using finite element method and boundary element method, in which the perfectly matched layer was first applied to simulate the attenuation propagation of sound waves in air. …”
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Research on Vibration Reduction Characteristics of Continuum and Noncontinuum System on Coupling for High-Power Gear Transmission Based on Particle Damping Materials by Wangqiang Xiao, Zhanhao Xu, Sheng Wang, Shaowei Yu, Kai Qin, Dike Hu

“…For the vibration and noise problems caused by transmission error, a discrete element and finite coupling method based on the particle filling rate is proposed. …”
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Synthesis, characterization, catalytic activity of Schiff base Cu-Complex and Ni-Complex for aromatic nitro compounds and methyl orange reduction by Abu Taha, Athar Adil Hashmi

“…The reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), 4-nitroaniline (4-NA), and methyl orange (MO) was accomplished by the Schiff base metal complexes. …”
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In-situ formation of nitrogen doped microporous carbon nanospheres derived from polystyrene as lubricant additives for anti-wear and friction reduction by Yixin Wang, Qi Lu, Huijie Xie, Shujuan Liu, Qian Ye, Feng Zhou, Weimin Liu

“…The results showed that N@MCNs exhibit superb reduction performance of friction and wear. When the addition of N@MCNs was 0.06 wt%, the friction coefficient of PAO-10 decreased from 0.188 to 0.105, and the wear volume reduced by 94.4%. …”
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Further Investigations on Unconventional Slot Numbers in Concentrated Winding Electric Motors: Rotor Eccentricity and Conventional Methods for Torque Ripple Reduction by Königs Mike, Harmel Michael, Loehlein Bernd

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Reduction of absorption of Ta2O5 monolayers through the suppression of structural defects by employing an appropriate ionic oxygen concentration by Lin Wang, Weili Zhang, Ruijin Hong, Kun Wang, Menglei Wang, Qinmin Wang, Kui Yi, Jianda Shao

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Density functional theory study on the microscopic mechanism of NO2 adsorption and reduction by potassium-doped biochar: the key role of the active sites by Tong Hao, Qian Zhou, Jinyuan Jiang, Haoyang Song, Yiting Pan, Dongni Shi

“…Abstract Biochar is a porous carbon material that can effectively remove NOx from flue gas. The influence of K element and active sites on the microscopic mechanism of NO2 gas adsorption and reduction reaction remains elusive. …”
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Analytical Model for Seismic Performance of Hollow RC Bridge Piers Considering Elongation Reduction in Reinforcement Deteriorated by Aging and Other Factors by Tae-Hoon Kim, Ick-Hyun Kim, Hyun Mock Shin

“…A validated nonlinear finite element analysis program RCAHEST (Reinforced Concrete Analysis in Higher Evaluation System Technology) was enhanced with a deterioration model and an extended damage index that incorporates elongation reduction in reinforcing bars. …”
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Developing a universal precautions approach to stigma reduction in health care: Insights from clinical and non-clinical health workers by Carla Treloar, Louise Maher, Emily Lenton, Gemma Nourse, Adrian Farrugia, Kate Seear, Amy Kirwan, Sophia Schroeder, Caitlin Douglass, Loren Brener, Timothy R Broady, Virginia Wiseman, Mark Stoové, Rob Monaghan, Elena Cama

“…Using quality standards and accreditation systems to drive further action on stigma reduction was also highlighted. These data will contribute to scoping potential approaches and limitations of a “universal precautions” approach to stigma reduction in health care.…”
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Catalytic reduction, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using Coccinea grandies (L) Voigt leaf extract by P. Sravanthi, A.Bangaru Babu, P.V. Anantha Lakshmi

“…EDX confirmed the presence of elemental silver. XRD analysis showed that the AgNPs had a face-cantered cubic (FCC) crystal structure. …”
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A Finite Element Analysis of Lateral Buckling of Tensile Armor Layers of Flexible Pipes Considering Machining Geometry Defects by Yongyu Li, Qingzhen Lu, Xiufeng Yue, Hailong Lu, Qianjin Yue, Yangcheng Lu

“…A deviation model is established and analyzed using Abaqus finite element simulations to evaluate the impact of helical angles and deviation severity on the critical lateral buckling load. …”
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Physics-Informed Preform Design for Flashless 3D Forging via Material Point Backtracking and Finite Element Simulations by Gracious Ngaile, Karthikeyan Kumaran

“…This paper presents a finite element (FE) simulation-based methodology for preform design aimed at achieving flashless and near-flashless forging. …”
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Analysing plate fixation of a comminuted fracture of the proximal ulna in relation to the elbow joint: a finite element study by J. Šafran, T. Pavlacký, P. Marcián, R. Herůfek, R. Veselý

“…Abstract This study investigated the biomechanical behavior of four different screw configurations used to fix comminuted proximal ulna fractures with a locking compression plate (LCP), via a detailed finite element model based on realistic anatomical geometry. …”
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Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Bone–Implant Contact in Three Short Dental Implant Models with Varying Osseointegration Percentages by Dawit Bogale Alemayehu, Masahiro Todoh, Song-Jeng Huang

“…<b>Methods</b>: This study used 3D finite element analysis (FEA) to look at the biomechanical performance of three short dental implants: BioMet 3iT3, Straumann^® Standard Plus Short-Regular Neck (SPS-RN), and Straumann^® Standard Plus Short-Wide Neck (SPS-WN). …”
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Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery for Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery: A Systematic Review of Key Elements and Advancements by Simon Goecke, Leonard Pitts, Martina Dini, Matteo Montagner, Leonhard Wert, Serdar Akansel, Markus Kofler, Christian Stoppe, Sascha Ott, Stephan Jacobs, Benjamin O’Brien, Volkmar Falk, Matthias Hommel, Jörg Kempfert

“…Despite protocol variability, these programs were associated with reduced morbidity, shorter hospital stays (intensive care unit-stay reductions of 4–20 h to complete omission, and total length of stay by ≥1 day), and cost savings of up to EUR 1909.8 per patient without compromising safety. …”
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Comparison of Plate Vibration and Structural Sound ReductionUsing Square-Based Sensor–Actuator Piezoelectric Hybridswith Different Shapes of Sensor Part by Roman TROJANOWSKI

“…It presents the results of vibration and structural sound reduction for a plate with attached piezoelectric elements. …”
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National Health-Oriented Hazard Assessment in Iran Based on the First Priority for Action in Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 by Hamidreza Khankeh, Yousof Akbari Shahrestanaki, Saiedeh Bahrampouri, Mehdi Beyramijam

“…Understanding disaster risk is the first priority for action based on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (SFDRR), and hazard assessment is the first step in the assessment of disaster risks. …”
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Relative vacuum reduction innovative processes applied in primary magnesium production—Comprehensive analysis of thermodynamics, resource, energy flow, and carbon emission by Xiaolong Li, Tingan Zhang, Yan Liu, Junhua Guo, Jingzhong Xu, Yuanyuan Liang

“…Subsequently, it elucidates various innovative process routes, including relative vacuum ferrosilicon reduction, aluminum thermal reduction co-production of spinel, and aluminum thermal reduction co-production of calcium aluminate. …”
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