Two-dimensional differential form of distributed Xinanjiang model by J. Zhao, Z. Liang, V. P. Singh, V. P. Singh, V. P. Singh, T. Wen, Y. Hu, B. Li, J. Wang

“…Our results suggested that (a) numerical errors in the existing distributed Xinanjiang model are significant and may be exacerbated by a potential terrain amplification effect, which could be effectively controlled by the fully coupled numerical framework within the TDD-XAJ model; (b) the 2D slope concentration methods showed enhanced terrain capture ability and eliminated the reliance on the flow direction algorithms used in 1D methods; and (c) the TDD-XAJ model exhibited improved simulation capabilities compared to the existing model when applied in the Tunxi watershed, particularly for flood volume. …”
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TROV - A Model and Vocabulary for Describing Transparent Research Objects by Meng Li, Timothy McPhillips, Craig Willis, Nikolaus Parulian, Bertram Ludäscher, Kacper Kowalik, Lars Vilhuber, Thu-Mai Lewis, Mandy Gooch

“…The Transparent Research Object Vocabulary (TROV) is a key element of the Transparency Certified (TRACE) approach to ensuring research trustworthiness. In contrast with methods that entail repeating computations in part or in full to verify that the descriptions of methods included in a publication are sufficient to reproduce reported results, the TRACE approach depends on a controlled computing environment termed a Transparent Research System (TRS) to guarantee that accurate, sufficiently complete, and otherwise trustworthy records are captured when results are obtained in the first place. …”
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Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine versus sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy: a systematic review and individual participant data m... by Michelle E. Roh, Julie R. Gutman, Maxwell Murphy, Jenny Hill, Mywayiwawo Madanitsa, Abel Kakuru, Hellen C. Barsosio, Simon Kariuki, John P.A. Lusingu, Frank Mosha, Richard Kajubi, Moses R. Kamya, Don Mathanga, Jobiba Chinkhumba, Miriam K. Laufer, Eulambius Mlugu, Appolinary A.R. Kamuhabwa, Eleni Aklillu, Omary Minzi, Roland Nnaemeka Okoro, Ado Danazumi Geidam, John David Ohieku, Meghna Desai, Prasanna Jagannathan, Grant Dorsey, Feiko O. ter Kuile

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Vision-based sampling implementation in the Chang’e-6 lunar farside sample return mission by Congjia Chen, Xiaoyu Jia, Gao Zhang, Yanhong Zheng, Xiangjin Deng, Yufu Qu

“…A 6D pose estimation pipeline based on point cloud registration provides a robust method for sampler pose measurement, replacing the previous manual fine-tuning process and achieving better accuracy. …”
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Environmental impact of waste-derived geopolymer composites: heavy metal leaching and risk assessment by Kamila Mizerna, Anna Król, Elżbieta Janowska-Renkas, Agnieszka Kaliciak-Kownacka

“…Leachability was assessed using the tank test method. Among the ten metals analyzed, the geopolymer composites released Ba, Cr, Mo, and Sb. …”
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Effect of Electric Pulse Treatment on the Interfacial Properties of Copper/304 Stainless Steel Composite Thin Strips Fabricated by Roll Bonding by Zefeng Wang, Xiaomiao Niu, Ming Wang, Yu Yang, Dongping He, Wangzhe Du

“…Annealing is a commonly used post-processing method for composite thin strips but suffers from drawbacks such as long processing time, high energy consumption, and susceptibility to oxidation. …”
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Effect of breathing phase number on the 4D robust optimization for pancreatic cancer intensity modulated proton therapy by Xiaoying Fan, Shuting Wang, Weijie Li, Tengxiang Li, Yong Yin, Tianyuan Dai

“…This work aims to investigate the effect of the breathing phase number on the 4D robust optimization for pancreatic cancer intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) by examining plan quality and computational efficiency. Methods A total of 15 pancreatic cancer patients were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Comparison of Clinical Outcomes between the Fourth Day and the Fifth Day Embryo Transfer in IVF/ICSI Cycles: A Retrospective Cohort Study before and after PSM by Yasong Geng, Fangfang Dai, Meiyang Du, Linlin Tao, Haoyang Dai, Bo Zheng, Shusong Wang

“…It is important to explore whether the fourth day morulae could be a widely used alternative transplantation option to replace the fifth day blastocysts. Methods: This study involved 1167 patients undergoing their first in in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. …”
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Current Clinical Laboratory Challenges to Widespread Adoption of Phage Therapy in the United States by Ahnika Kline, Ana G. Cobián Güemes, Jennifer Yore, Chandrabali Ghose, Daria Van Tyne, Katrine Whiteson, David T. Pride

“…Current barriers include a lack of standard methodology and quality controls for phage susceptibility testing and selection, the absence of phage-antibiotic synergy testing, and the absence of standard methods to assay phage activity on biofilms. …”
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The effectiveness and safety of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), proton therapy (PT), and irreversible electroporation (IRE) for localized prostate cancer by Judit Erdos, Louise Schmidt

“…Further RCTs are needed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness and safety of these treatments compared to standard methods.…”
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Dominant Role of Coexisting Ruthenium Nanoclusters Over Single Atoms to Enhance Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Reaction by Jae‐Hoon Baek, Seong Hyeon Kweon, Hyuk‐Jun Noh, Do Hyung Kweon, Jeong‐Min Seo, Se Jung Lee, Sang Kyu Kwak, Jong‐Beom Baek

“…However, because of its complexity, this catalyst remains a topic of some debate. Here, a method is reported of precisely controlling the ratios of Ru1 to RuNC on a nitrogenated carbon (NC)‐based porous organic framework to produce Ru/NC catalysts, by using different amounts (0, 5, 10 wt.%) of reducing agent. …”
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Image Processing for Laser Impact Detection in Shooting Simulators by José Antonio García Torres, Daniel Guzmán Pérez, Jhon Fredy Rincón Morantes, Daniel Felipe Molina Martínez, Cristian Camilo García Rodríguez, Jhonnatan Eduardo Zamudio Palacios

“…This study developed an image-processing-based method to replace live ammunition with a laser-emitting device. …”
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Ultrasonic Spray Coating of Carbon Fibers for Composite Cathodes in Structural Batteries by Thomas Burns, Liliana DeLatte, Gabriela Roman-Martinez, Kyra Glassey, Paul Ziehl, Monirosadat Sadati, Ralph E. White, Paul T. Coman

“…This study investigates ultrasonic spray coating as a precise and scalable technique for fabricating composite cathodes in structural batteries. Using a computer-controlled ultrasonic nozzle, this method ensures uniform deposition with minimal material waste while maintaining the mechanical integrity of carbon fibers. …”
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Evaluation of the Mechanical Behavior of Asphaltic Mixtures Utilizing Waste of the Processing of Iron Ore by Antônio Carlos Rodrigues Guimarães, Marcio Leandro Alves de Arêdes, Carmen Dias Castro, Lisley Madeira Coelho, Sergio Neves Monteiro

“…Evaluations were carried out using the Marshall method parameters, mechanical tests of resilience modulus, and fatigue life under controlled tension, as well as mechanistic analysis. …”
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Management and Operation Transformation of Urban Park Green Spaces from the Perspectives of Public Goods Provision and Fiscal Sustainability by Peiyi JIA

“…While historical reliance on state control ensured public service provision, it also entrenched inefficiency and fiscal dependency. …”
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Effects of rates of consolidation on low-carbon solidification of marine deposits with recycled ISSA and GGBS by Ze-Jian Chen, Run-Dong Zhao, Hao-Yu Fang, Wen-Bo Chen, Rong-Jun Zhang, Jian-Hua Yin

“…To reduce the carbon emission of solidification, low-carbon recycled wastes such as incinerated sewage sludge ash (ISSA) and ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) have been recently adopted as binding materials to replace conventional Portland cement. For soil slurry with ultra-high water content, using the consolidation-solidification combined method is an effective way to reduce the volume and improve the final mechanical properties. …”
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF MODERNIZATION OF HIGH POWER WATER-HEATING BOILERS by P. M. Glamazdin, D. P. Glamazdin, Yu. P. Yarmolchick

“…As a result of experiments, it was observed that if a decrease of the twist rate takes place the emission of nitrogen oxides is reduced. The methods of further reduction of emissions of nitrogen oxides have been determined, viz. the device recirculation of flue gases by mixing them in a blast air; conducting the process at low excess of air with controlled chemical underburning when complete oxidation of carbon to CO2 accomplishes outside the furnace at the initial section of the convection part; hydration of blowing air into the humidification amount of 1.5–2.0 % of the nominal output of the boiler.…”
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Experimental Study of the Kinematics of a Double-Row Planetary Mechanism Using Two Elliptical External Gears by A. A. Prikhodko, N. N. Belina, A. V. Novitskiy, M. M. Shchetinin

“…The experimental study of kinematics was performed on a laboratory stand containing a model of a planetary mechanism with a set of replaceable gear wheels, absolute encoders on the input and output shafts of the mechanism, a controller, and a PC for recording and processing the signal. …”
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Bioactivity of Walnut: Investigating the Triterpenoid Saponin Extracts of Juglans regia Kernels for Antioxidant, Anti-diabetic, and Antimicrobial Properties by Youssef Elouafy, Salma Mortada, Adil El Yadini, Mohamed Hnini, Youssra Aalilou, Hicham Harhar, Asaad Khalid, Ashraf N. Abdalla, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, My El Abbes Faouzi, Mohamed Tabyaoui

“…Oleanolic acid was used as a standard to quantify triterpenoid saponins, measured by the vanillin method, whereas Acarbose and Tetracycline were used as positive controls to evaluate the α-glucosidase inhibitory and antimicrobial activities, respectively, of walnut kernel extracts. …”
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How thoughtful experimental design can empower biologists in the omics era by Maggie R. Wagner, Manuel Kleiner

“…Abstract The modern biology toolbox continues to evolve, as cutting-edge molecular techniques complement some classic approaches and replace others. However, statistical literacy and experimental design remain critical to the success of any empirical research, regardless of which methods are used to collect data. …”
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