Low-cycle fatigue life prediction method for stud connectors based on interpretable machine learning by Jianan Pan, Xiaoling Liu, Bing Wang, Ying Liu

“…These findings not only enhance the understanding of fatigue mechanisms in stud connectors but also provide a robust framework for optimizing material selection and design in steel–concrete composite structures.…”
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Enzymatic Liquefaction and Characterization of Mangifera laurina Blume by Lejaniya Abdul Kalam Saleena, Kelly Yie Lin Tan, Lee Sin Chang, Liew Phing Pui

“…Therefore, we aimed to optimize the parameters for enzymatic liquefaction of M. laurina puree and comprehensively analyze its characteristics. …”
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Bio-Impedance Analysis of Human Upper Limbs Based on Transient Simulation Using the Finite Element Method by Enver Salkim, Tayfun Abut

“…The unseen current distribution across the upper arm’s fat, muscle, and bone layers under the skin was also simulated to aid in selecting the most responsive area for BIA towards an optimal simulation frequency level. …”
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Design of Cislunar Navigation Constellation via Orbits with a Resonant Period by Jiaxin He, Xialan Chen, Peng Tian, Hongwei Han, Zimin Huo, Zhihao Yang

“…Finally, the proposed method is applied to design optimal configurations providing navigation services for near-Earth and lunar regions. …”
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Exploring alternative solvents to n-hexane for green extraction of lipid from camellia oil cakes by Yingyi Lin, Yong Wang, Ying Li

“…Besides, Hansen solubility modeling could help better understand the dissolving mechanism. 2-MeOx was demonstrated as the optimal alternative bio-based solvent to n-hexane with comparable extractability and selectivity in the CO extraction.…”
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Rational Design of Metal-Free Nitrogen-Doped Carbon for Controllable Reduction of CO₂ to Syngas by Guangbin An, Kang Wang, Min Yang, Jiye Zhang, Haijian Zhong, Liang Wang, Huazhang Guo

“…Here, we report a series of N-doped carbon black (NCBx) catalysts with tailored nitrogen species that enable precise control over the composition of syngas. Among the catalysts, NCB3 exhibits the optimal performance, achieving high CO selectivity (64.14%) and activity (1.9 mA cm⁻²) in an H-type cell at −0.9 V. …”
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Materials design workflow for extreme environments via computational method: Transition metal-doped (Hf0.5Ta0.5)C by Junyoung Choi, Hyokyeong Kim, Inseong Bae, Hayoung Son, Jiwoong Kim

“…Much research is focusing on optimizing compositions to withstand these conditions. …”
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Miniaturized analytical method to evaluate the profile of biogenic volatile organic compounds from Spanish tree species by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry and chemo... by Adrián Fuente-Ballesteros, Ana M. Ares, José Bernal, Silvia Valverde

“…Several parameters were tested, and a 50/30 µm DVB/CAR/PDMS SPME fiber, 0.20 g of sample, extraction and desorption times of 45 and 3 mins, respectively, were selected as the optimal conditions. Subsequently, 42 samples from Ávila (Spain) were evaluated including conifers (Pinus sylvestris and Juniperus oxycedrus) and broadleaf species (Quercus ilex and Quercus pyrenaica). …”
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Development of a nasal spray containing aminocaproic acid and a copolymer of <i>N</i>-vinylpyrrolidone and 2-methyl-5-vinylpyridine for use in the prevention of influenza and other... by A. S. Karpova

“…The presence or absence of opalescence in the solution was determined visually, whereas the dynamic viscosity of the solution was determined at 25.0±0.5°С using a rotational viscometer. The optimal temperature and mixing speeds were selected as part of the technological development process. …”
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Different bee-flower survey methods impact conservation recommendations: comparing citizen science and academic surveys by Jaco J.T.C. Visser, Leon Marshall, Jiří Hadrava, Pieter Vanormelingen, Arthur Dielens, Jean-Marc Molenberg, Nicolas J. Vereecken

“…We evaluated the bipartite networks of these datasets and their combination and generated optimised flower mixes from each using the plant selection tool. Our results show that dataset composition and inherent biases strongly influence outcomes. …”
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Extraction of Valuable Metals from Spent Li-Ion Batteries Combining Reduction Smelting and Chlorination by Chen Wang, Wei Liu, Congren Yang, Hongbin Ling

“…Thermodynamic analysis was performed to understand the phase evolution during reduction smelting and to design an appropriate slag composition. Preliminary experiments compared carbon and aluminum powder as reducing agents to identify optimal operational parameters: a smelting temperature of 1450 °C, 2.5 times theoretical CaCl₂ dosage, and duration of 120 min. …”
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Compost amendments up to one inch restore dry rangeland soil health by Eva Stricker, Emily Cornell, Zach Withers

“…Compost amendments on grasslands have improved vegetation, soil carbon, and water characteristics, but practitioners lack guidance of optimal use to meet their management goals. We compared surface‐dressed compost additions up to 2.5 cm at two ranches in New Mexico, USA, and measured plant composition and biomass, soil bulk density, hydraulic conductivity, aggregate stability, and total carbon content (0–10 cm depth) up to two years after addition. …”
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Pre-tension load of resistant knitted fabric influence on radiant heat transfer index by Aleksandr N. Petukhov

“…The purpose of this scientific research is to select and validate the optimal value of the pre-tension load for testing specialpurpose knitted fabrics under conditions of exposure to thermal radiation according to GOST ISO 6942-2011 at a standard incident flux density of 20 kW/m2. …”
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Evaluation and implementation effects of soil erosion control technologies in typical ecologically vulnerable regions by WANG Shuang, ZHEN Lin, LI Wenjun, LIANG Li

“…Consequently, technology transfer and deployment should be predicated on systematic degradation drivers analysis, with strategic selection, adaptation, and optimization of technology consortia configurations guided by site-specific contextual parameters through iterative feedback mechanisms between ecological thresholds and socioeconomic feasibility.…”
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Evaluation of advanced extraction techniques to obtain bioactive enriched extracts from garlic (Allium sativum L.) by-products by Ignacio Jiménez-Amezcua, Ana Cristina Soria, Marina Díez-Municio, María Luz Sanz, Ana Isabel Ruiz-Matute

“…Concentration of bioactives extracted by these techniques were compared with those achieved by conventional solid liquid extraction (SLE). Among them, the optimized UAE methodology (40 °C, 60 min and 77 mg mL−1) was selected as optimal and applied to garlic stems of different ecotypes and stages of plant growth, obtaining high concentrations of OSC (e.g. …”
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NiCo2O4 nanoparticles for enhancing voltammetric determination of sodium diclofenac in aqueous solutions by Luoana Florentina Pascu, Sorina Negrea, Sorina Motoc, Florica Manea, Aniela Pop, Vasile-Adrian Surdu, Bogdan Stefan Vasile, Andreea Mădălina Pandele, Adelina-Carmen Ianculescu, Raluca Dumitru

“…., through voltammetric detection with the performance given by electrode composition. In this study, nickel cobaltite (NiCo2O4) synthesized by the thermolysis was deeply investigated by X-ray diffraction, high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (HR-SEM), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy coupled with selected area electron diffraction. …”
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Beyond Thermal Conductivity: A Review of Nanofluids for Enhanced Energy Storage and Heat Transfer by Ali Mirahmad, Ravi Shankar Kumar, Breogán Pato Doldán, Cristina Prieto Rios, Javier Díez-Sierra

“…Key factors such as NP composition, shape, size, concentration, and base fluid selection are analyzed to understand the mechanisms driving these improvements. …”
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A Donor Registry: Genomic Analyses of Posidonia australis Seagrass Meadows Identifies Adaptive Genotypes for Future‐Proofing by Matt J. Nimbs, Tim M. Glasby, Elizabeth A. Sinclair, Daniel Swadling, Tom R. Davis, Melinda A. Coleman

“…Understanding patterns of selection and where seagrass meadows are adapted to particular environmental conditions is key for identifying optimal donor material for restoration. …”
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Impact of Formwork Materials on Concrete Surface Quality by Silvia Trein Heimfarth Dapper, Jéssica Deise Bersch, Angela Borges Masuero

“…This research significantly contributes to optimizing formwork material selection and enhancing concrete quality and durability. …”
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Peptide-Rich Yeast Fractions from Brewer’s Spent Yeast: A Scalable Fractionation Approach and Their Functional Application in Bakery Products by María Emilia Brassesco, Ana Paupério, Carlos D. Pereira, João Paulo Ferreira, Manuela Pintado

“…These extracts were incorporated into prototype formulations, including protein-enriched crackers, demonstrating their potential as natural, nutritious ingredients. Physicochemical, compositional, and functional characterizations validated their application viability. …”
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