Application of the Moment Of Inertia method to the Critical-Plane Approach by Hao Wu, Marco Antonio Meggiolaro, Jaime Tupiassú Pinho de Castro

“…The MOI-calculated path-equivalent shear stress (or strain) ranges from each counted load event can then be used in any shear-based critical-plane multiaxial fatigue damage model, such as Findley’s or Fatemi-Socie’s. An efficient computer code with the shear-shear version of the MOI algorithm is also provided in this work. …”
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Modeling Multicellular Systems Using Subcellular Elements by T. J. Newman

“…Advantages of the model include i) adaptive cell-shape dynamics, ii) flexible accommodation of additional intracellular biology, and iii) the absence of an underlying grid. …”
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Bridges between families. Contact and its meaning for foster children, foster parents and birth families by Carmen Hofer-Temmel, Christina Rothdeutsch-Granzer

“…One essential research finding was that subjectively felt security and stability are a relevant factor for all involved parties relating to efficient contacts. The spin top model also shows the composition of an interaction between these and other relevant factors. …”
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Estimation of the Parameters of the Reversed Generalized Logistic Distribution with Progressive Censoring Data by Z. A. Abo-Eleneen, E. M. Nigm

“…We examine numerically MLEs estimators and the approximate estimators and show that the approximation provides estimators that are almost as efficient as MLEs. Also we show that the value of the MLEs decreases as the value of the shape parameter increases. …”
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Form Matters by Sigrid Adriaenssens

“…Three studies are presented that showcase the development of such techniques, which when craftfully manipulated, result in surprising shapes for structurally efficient footbridges, roofs and barriers. …”
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Enhancement of Video Streaming in Distributed Hybrid Architecture by Soumen Kanrar, Niranjan Kumar Mandal

“…The situation needs efficient content delivery procedure, to the video on demand viewer from the distributed storage. …”
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Geometrical design of 3D superconducting diodes by Philip JW Moll

“…Its highly efficient diode behavior appears from its triangular cross-section when vortices break time-reversal and all mirror symmetries. …”
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Concept and Design of Cutting Tools for Osseodensification in Implant Dentistry by Alexander Isaev, Maria Isaeva, Oleg Yanushevich, Natella Krikheli, Olga Kramar, Aleksandr Tsitsiashvili, Sergey Grigoriev, Catherine Sotova, Pavel Peretyagin

“…These models will also help to make good experimental designs used in studies aimed at improving the efficiency of the osseodensification procedure.…”
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Detection of Incipient Pulp Screen Plugging by Parsa Aryanpour, Robert W. Gooding, James A. Olson

“…Aperture plugging is a phenomenon that limits both the capacity and efficiency of pulp screens, which are critical components of the pulping, recycling, and papermaking processes. …”
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ORPSD: Outer Rectangular Projection-Based Representation for Oriented Ship Detection in SAR Images by Mingjin Zhang, Yuanjun Ouyang, Minghai Yang, Jie Guo, Yunsong Li

“…In this paper, we propose a simple yet effective two-stage detector dubbed ORPSD, which enjoys good accuracy and efficiency owing to two key designs. First, we design a novel encoding scheme based on outer-rectangle projection (ORP) for the OrpRPN stage, which could efficiently generate high-quality oriented proposals. …”
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Artificial neural network based enhanced thermal energy storage system for renewable energy using nano-particles by Saima Zainab, Meraj Ali Khan, Sharmeen, Hassan Waqas

“…This study offers a comprehensive analytical framework for improving TES systems using advanced materials and innovative configurations, thereby enhancing energy storage efficiency due to the rotational effects of fins. We have integrated V-shaped fins and incorporated nanoparticles (Al2O3 and Cu) into PCM to improve the thermal conductivity and storage capacity of LHSS. …”
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Simulation study on enhanced heat transfer of annular inner rib tube in geothermal coaxial heat transfer wellbore by Longfei Dong, Yanping Xin, Xiao Wu, Rui Zhang

“…Therefore, it can be concluded that while rectangular internally ribbed tubes are suitable for applications requiring high levels of heat transfer efficiency, fan-shaped internally ribbed tubes are more appropriate for scenarios demanding superior overall performance.…”
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Design and Optimization of a Compliant Morphing Trailing Edge for High-Lift Generation by Salvatore Ameduri, Bernardino Galasso, Maria Chiara Noviello, Ignazio Dimino, Antonio Concilio, Pietro Catalano, Francesco Antonio D’Aniello, Giovanni Marco Carossa, Laurent Pinazo, John Derry, Britney Biju, Shruthi Shreedharan

“…The architecture is based on a compliant layout, specifically selected to obtain a final morphed shape of the trailing edge of the wing efficient for high-lift purposes and adequately smooth even in cruise clean configuration. …”
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Preparation, in vitro release and antibacterial activity evaluation of rifampicin and moxifloxacin-loaded poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) microspheres by ZeWen Qiao, Zhi Yuan, Wenping Zhang, Daihao Wei, Ningmin Hu

“…Encapsulation efficiency of the MOX-PLGA microspheres was 17.35% ± 2.42%. …”
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Application of UiO-66 MOF for rifampicin removal and post-adsorption antimicrobial activity against MRSA by S. A. Abdel Moaty, Amna A. Kotp, Asmaa M. Salah, Ahmed A. Farghali, Zienab E. Eldin

“…Abstract Water is essential to all living forms, shaping both our planet and the human body. But their great toxicity makes dangerous contaminants like new chemicals, antibiotics, heavy metals, and microbes major dangers to water systems. …”
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Phase transformation and flow simulation of weld pools at the crack tips of elbows under pulsed current by Si ZHANG, Mingjiang ZHOU, Yuheng LIANG, Biwei FU

“…After the discharge was halted, the metal flow of the weld pools gradually slowed down, with crack healing efficiency peaking within the first 0.001 seconds, followed by complete solidification within 0.008 seconds. …”
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Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (endophytic fungi) mediated biosynthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles for high-performance dye-sensitized solar cell by Sakshi Singh, Shubham Sharma, Rajnish Bharti, Ravindra Nath Kharwar, Pankaj Srivastava

“…EIS revealed the greater charge collection efficiency and enhanced electron lifetime for the TiO2 obtained with N-3 (endophytic fungal extract). …”
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Research progress in multi-beam selective laser melting by ZENG Qingpeng, FU Guang, REN Zhihao, PENG Qingguo, XIAO Huaqiang, LI Shaobo, ZHANG Zhengwen

“…It greatly improves the forming size and efficiency， perfectly solves the inherent problems of single-beam SLM，and is expected to become an emerging technology to expand the application of metal additive manufacturing. …”
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Immunological AI Optimizer Deployment in a 330 MW Lignite-Fired Unit for NO_x Abatement by Konrad Świrski, Łukasz Śladewski, Konrad Wojdan, Xianyong Peng

“…Unlike reactive secondary methods, the combustion optimizer reshapes the combustion process to reduce emissions while improving efficiency. Real-time temperature data from the AGAM acoustic system inform the combustion optimizer’s fireball modeling, ensuring combustion uniformity. …”
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Exploring business students' perceptions of artificial intelligence's impact on the labor market: a pilot study by Nicolae Istudor, Vasile Dinu, George-Laurențiu Șerban-Oprescu, Liana Badea, Silvia-Elena Iacob, Andrei Hrebenciuc

“…Findings reveal that students generally perceive AI positively, recognizing its potential to increase organizational efficiency and work productivity. Our research highlights the dual impact of AI, exploring students’ perceptions of the effects of AI on society, organizations and the labor market and revealing the key links between these views and efficiency. …”
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