Symmetry-reduced topological interface for unleashing a multidirectional spin-orbit torque by Satoshi Sugimoto, Yasufumi Araki, Yukiko K. Takahashi, Jun’ichi Ieda, Shinya Kasai

“…The challenges in relevant research are to enhance the conversion efficiency and generate unconventional torque components. …”
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Comparison between fixed and fluidized bed cathodes and effect of supporting electrolyte in electrochemical removal of copper ion from dilute solutions by I.A. Khattab, M.F. Shaffei, N.A. Shaaban, H.S. Hussein, S.S. Abd El-Rehim

“…The cell was made of a Perspex column of cylindrical shape; the inside diameter and the height were 10 and 70 cm, respectively. …”
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From Basic to Breakthroughs: The Journey of Microfluidic Devices in Hydrogel Droplet Generation by Gabriela Hinojosa-Ventura, José Manuel Acosta-Cuevas, Carlos Arnulfo Velázquez-Carriles, Diego E. Navarro-López, Miguel Ángel López-Alvarez, Néstor D. Ortega-de la Rosa, Jorge Manuel Silva-Jara

“…Hydrogel particles can exhibit various morphologies, including spherical, rod-shaped, disk-shaped, and core–shell structures. Each shape offers distinct advantages, such as improved circulation time, targeted drug delivery, or enhanced cellular uptake. …”
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Carbon estimation of old-growth bald cypress knees using mobile LiDAR by Titilayo T. Tajudeen, Leah C. Rathbun, Leah C. Rathbun, Marcelo Ardón, Helena Mitasova

“…Portable mobile light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems such as the Apple iPad Pro sensor provide an efficient method for capturing 3D shapes of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) pneumatophores, or “knees.” …”
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Finite Element Analysis of Functionally Graded Mindlin–Reissner Plates for Aircraft Tapered and Interpolated Wing Defluxion and Modal Analysis by Ali Hajjia, Mohammed Berrada Gouzi, Bilal Harras, Ahmed El Khalfi, Sorin Vlase, Maria Luminita

“…The findings offer valuable insights for aerospace applications, supporting the development of lightweight and efficient wing designs.…”
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Pavement Potholes Quantification: A Study Based on 3D Point Cloud Analysis by Qingzhen Sun, Lei Qiao, Yibo Shen

“…Voxel filtering and voxelization downsampling are used for denoising, filtering, and enhancing data processing efficiency. Surface segmentation is achieved through RANSAC (Random Sample Consensus) and Euclidean clustering, while the Alpha Shapes algorithm is utilized for three-dimensional volume reconstruction, facilitating the volumetric quantification of potholes. …”
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CNN based plant disease identification using PYNQ FPGA by Vivek Karthick Perumal, Supriyaa T, Santhosh P R, Dhanasekaran S

“…The study leverages the parallel processing capabilities of FPGAs to accelerate CNN inference, aiming to enhance the efficiency of plant disease detection in agricultural settings. …”
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Study on Novel Surface Defect Detection Methods for Aeroengine Turbine Blades Based on the LFD-YOLO Framework by Wei Deng, Guixiong Liu, Jun Meng

“…This study proposes a novel defect detection method to address the low accuracy and insufficient efficiency encountered during surface defect detection on aeroengine turbine blades (ATBs). …”
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Strategic planning: unraveling civil servants’ autonomy and motivation through social representations of organizational goals by Catheriny Baccaro Nonato, Joaquim Rubens Fontes-Filho, Flavia de Paiva Michelotto

“…The study identifies key elements - such as goals, efficiency, outcomes, planning, and organization - as central to the social representation of organizational objectives. …”
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The Digitalization of EU’s Diplomacy – Features of Economic Diplomacy by Cătălina Bratosin-Vasilache, Liviu-George Maha

“…Nowadays, diplomatic practices are subject to a continuous process of digitalization that makes use of tools that not only enhance communication and outreach, but also strive to improve cost effectiveness and operational efficiency. Nevertheless, it cannot be overlooked that the digitalization of diplomacy also gives rise to a number of modern issues, such as cybersecurity threats or disinformation, which are shaped by each region’s particular geopolitical and economic factors. …”
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Study on the leakage mechanism of the valve plate pair of internal curve hydraulic motor by Wei Ma, Guolai Yang, Wenbin Cao, Guixiang Bai, Chuanchuan Cao, Shoupeng Song

“…The leakage of the valve plate pair of the internal curve hydraulic motor significantly affects its volumetric efficiency and machine performance; however, its leakage mechanism is unclear. …”
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Air Flow, Thermal Profile, and Thermohydraulic Performance Assessment in a Square Duct Heat Exchanger With Combined Vortex Generators: CFD Analysis by Amnart Boonloi, Withada Jedsadaratanachai

“…Type I includes a set of rectangular winglets placed on the upper and lower walls, with a V-shaped baffle in the middle. Type II features V-shaped baffles placed on the upper and lower walls, with a rectangular winglet in the middle. …”
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Development and In Vitro Evaluation of Liposomes Using Soy Lecithin to Encapsulate Paclitaxel by Thi Lan Nguyen, Thi Hiep Nguyen, Dai Hai Nguyen

“…Besides, PTX was efficiently encapsulated in Lips, 94.5±3.2% for drug loading efficiency, and slowly released up to 96 h, compared with free PTX. …”
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Macro-/Microstructural Features and Temperature Distribution of Pure Aluminum 1070 in Novel Thin Slab Continuous Casting Process by Qijia Mao, Fuan Hua, Zhuohuang Wu, Shuai Zhao, Guanglin Jia, Guo Yuan, Guodong Wang

“…The refined grain structure and increased casting speed demonstrate substantial potential for advancing aluminum alloy production, especially in applications requiring superior performance and more efficient manufacturing processes.…”
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Spatiotemporal dataset of dengue influencing factors in Brazil based on geospatial big data cloud computing by Qixu Zhu, Zhichao Li, Jinwei Dong, Ping Fu, Qu Cheng, Jun Cai, Helen Gurgel, Linsheng Yang

“…Addressing this challenge necessitates the efficient data integration methods and the assembly of multi-factorial datasets to aid public health authorities in understanding dengue transmission mechanisms and improving risk prediction models. …”
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Optimized Build Orientation and Laser Scanning Strategies for Reducing Thermal Residual Stress in Topology-Optimized Automotive Components by Jeongho Yang, Youngsuk Jung, Jaewoong Jung, Jae Dong Ock, Shinhu Cho, Sang Hu Park, Tae Hee Lee, Jiyong Park

“…To address this, our research proposes an efficient PBF scan strategy aimed at minimizing anisotropy and residual stress—a critical consideration for successful manufacturing. …”
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Enhanced structural tunability and high sensitivity of a THz metasurface absorber for precise automotive fuel characterization by Sazzad Ahmed, Touhidul Alam, Md Mohiuddin Soliman, Asraf Mohamed Moubark, Md Mushfiqur Rahman, Md. Shabiul Islam, Mohammad Tariqul Islam

“…This innovative concept holds significant potential as an efficient fuel oil sensor within the automotive industry. …”
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Electricity- and hydrogen-driven energy system sector-coupling in net-zero CO2 emission pathways by Bob van der Zwaan, Amir Fattahi, Francesco Dalla Longa, Mark Dekker, Detlef van Vuuren, Robert Pietzcker, Renato Rodrigues, Felix Schreyer, Daniel Huppmann, Johannes Emmerling, Stefan Pfenninger, Francesco Lombardi, Panagiotis Fragkos, Maria Kannavou, Theofano Fotiou, Giannis Tolios, Will Usher

“…We demonstrate that electrification proves the most cost-efficient decarbonisation route in all economic sectors, while the direct use of H2 in final energy consumption provides a relatively small, though essential, contribution to deep decarbonisation. …”
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Learning Airfoil Flow Field Representation via Geometric Attention Neural Field by Li Xiao, Mingjie Zhang, Xinghua Chang

“…Numerical simulation in fluid dynamics can be computationally expensive and difficult to achieve. To enhance efficiency, developing high-performance and accurate surrogate models is crucial, where deep learning shows potential. …”
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Study on the Fourier Defects of Cone-Beam Computed Laminography by Ji Pengxiang, Hu Xiaodong, Zou Jing

“…Simulation experiments have been conducted to validate the proposed methods, indicating that the data incompleteness of CBCL is related not only to the scanning parameters but also to the shape and orientation of the object. Moreover, a de-artifacting algorithm based on Fourier priori information has been preliminarily implemented, which shows huge potential in efficiency and image quality over conventional SART-based algorithms.…”
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