Financial inclusion, environmental technology, and sustainable environment in China: evidence from an N-shaped EKC by Wei Sun, Qiang Li, Ijaz Uddin

“…FI allows marginalized communities and businesses to invest in renewable energy (RE) and energy-efficient technologies, while TI drives the development of clean energy solutions and CO2 emissions (CO2E) reducing innovations. …”
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Determination of a rational shape of a bulldozer blade considering the soil background of the Republic of Kazakhstan by N. T. Surashov, R. B. Asmatulaev, D. N. Tolymbek

“…The productivity and efficiency of earth-cutting and transport machines (ETM) of the waste type depends on the nature and physical and mechanical properties of soils, i.e. on strength, connectivity, humidity, compactness, climatic conditions and on the region of the Republic of Kazakhstan. …”
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A Novel Quadrilateral-Shaped Vibration Isolation Platform and Its Application in the Offshore Floating Platform by Zhenbin Guo, Jing Bian, Liangyu Li, Ning Su

“…Results demonstrate effective vibration control through tailored nonlinear stiffness characteristics (e.g., 48.17% isolation efficiency, 39.48% peak amplitude reduction, and 73.14% variance reduction), suggesting practical viability for next-generation floating platforms.…”
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Shape morphing of additively manufactured metallic kinematic structures to trace single- and doubly-curved surfaces by Pier H. de Jong, Vahid Moosabeiki, Marius A. Leeflang, Mohammad J. Mirzaali, Amir A. Zadpoor

“…Biocompatible and shape-morphing metallic structures have been proposed for musculoskeletal applications to provide structural support to bony tissues. …”
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A deflectable video camera system for laparoscopic surgery based on shape memory alloy actuators by Malte Pietsch, Konrad Henkel, René Körbitz, Ronny Hüttner, Kai Uhlig, Sascha Bruk, Matthieu Fischer, Jochen Hampe, Andreas Richter, Franz Brinkmann

“…An interesting alternative are shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators, because they are lightweight, cost-efficient and offer the potential for a universal actuator platform for laparoscopic and other endoscopic instruments. …”
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Design and experiment of air-suction drum-type seedling seeder for irregular-shaped vegetable seeds by Yanjun Li, Yunqiang Liu, Yichao Ning, Hongxin Wu, Yaqian Zhao

“…The results show that: the factors affecting the seeding qualification rate in the order of suction air pressure, clearing air pressure and vibration frequency, the optimal parameter combination of suction air pressure 16.0 kPa, clearing air pressure 3.4 kPa, vibration frequency of 50 Hz, in the optimal parameter combination of the sowing test, to get the replanting rate, the rate of empty holes, the qualification rate of the time were 1.4%, 1.7% and 96.9%, respectively.It shows that the performance of this seeder is better adapted, accurate and efficient, and can meet the requirements of irregular-shaped vegetable seeding operation. …”
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Towards 3D Reconstruction of Multi-Shaped Tunnels Utilizing Mobile Laser Scanning Data by Xuan Ding, Shen Chen, Mu Duan, Jinchang Shan, Chao Liu, Chuli Hu

“…Using digital twin models of tunnels has become critical to their efficient maintenance and management. A high-precision 3D tunnel model is the prerequisite for a successful digital twin model of tunnel applications. …”
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Prediction of Vehicle Interior Wind Noise Based on Shape Features Using the WOA-Xception Model by Yan Ma, Hongwei Yi, Long Ma, Yuwei Deng, Jifeng Wang, Yudong Wu, Yuming Peng

“…In order to confront the challenge of efficiently evaluating interior wind noise levels in passenger vehicles during the early stages of shape design, this paper proposes a methodology for predicting interior wind noise. …”
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Surface Shape Detection with a Single Far-Field Intensity by Combined Amplitude and Phase Retrieval by Huiliang Jin, Jianhui Huang, Qian Ye, Guoxiang Meng, Binbin Xiang, Na Wang

“…The efficiency of a reflector antenna highly depends on its surface shape. …”
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Examining factors shaping citizens’ perception of artificial intelligence in government: A systematic literature review by Fatimah Azzahro, Achmad Nizar Hidayanto, Muhammad Rifki Shihab

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Design of annular-shaped heater for measurement of anisotropic thermal conductivity using 3-ω method by Doheon Koo, Junyoung Park, Mugyeom Jung, Sangyeun Park, Hye Seok Na, Wondo Kim, Hyun Sung Park, Hongyun So

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Liquid Metal Yagi-Like Antenna Printed on Shape Memory Polymer Substrate for Pattern Reconfiguration by Qianyu Wang, Sicong Liu, Chunwei Li, Zhongshan Deng

“…The proposed E-plane pattern reconfigurable antenna is simple in structure and easy to realize, and its measured results are in good agreement with the simulation results, with the gain and radiation efficiency of 4.4 dBi and 81.2%, respectively. The antenna has the advantages of simple fabrication, light weight, strong E-plane beam switching capability and high gain. …”
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Advanced tooth profile roughing system (Innovating gear skiving with diamond-shaped edge tools) by Hiroki YONEZAWA, Jun’ichi KANEKO, Takeyuki ABE, Akihiro NAKAZATO

“…This method proves to be efficient for machining internal gears, addressing challenges faced by conventional machining methods. …”
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SAMHD1 shapes deoxynucleotide triphosphate homeostasis by interconnecting the depletion and biosynthesis of different dNTPs by Claudia McCown, Corey H. Yu, Dmitri N. Ivanov

“…Furthermore, catalytic efficiency, but not substrate specificity, is modulated by the identity of the dNTPs occupying the allosteric sites. …”
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Multiband antenna design method using predefined shapes and image segmentation techniques for IoT applications by Fan Jiang, Zhen Zhang, Bo Liu, Weihua Yu

“…This paper proposes a novel approach: designing a predefined shape to function as a antenna without changing its visual appearance. …”
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Square-Framed T Shape mmwave Antenna Array at 28 GHz for Future 5G Devices by Saad Hassan Kiani, Xin Cheng Ren, Adil Bashir, Ammar Rafiq, Muhammad Rizwan Anjum, Mian Muhammad Kamal, Burhan Ud Din, Fazal Muhammad

“…In this research, a novel T shape antenna is proposed for millimetre-wave (mmwave) 5G systems. …”
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Image-based Artificial Intelligence-driven modelling for blank shape optimisation in sheet metal forming by Haosu Zhou, Haoran Li, Yingxue Zhao, Peter R.N. Childs, Nan Li

“…The proposed framework demonstrates superior performance in terms of the accuracy of thickness distribution prediction, the fidelity of blank shape generation, and the efficiency of blank shape optimisation.…”
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Effect of explosives charges types on the jet characteristics, penetration performance and fragmentation patterns of shaped charges by Tamer Elshenawy, Gamal M. Abdo, Ahmed Elbeih

“…The numerical analysis has presented an intensive global view about the variation of the shaped charge jets as a potential of the loaded explosive charge efficiencies. …”
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A new shape clustered leg sizing system for mass customization fit of compression garments by Qian Mao, Rong Liu, Jingyun Lv, Rama Gheerawo

“…This approach provides a sophisticated and practical sizing method that enhances garment fit by inclusively considering both shapes and sizes. The developed leg shape-based sizing matrix also identified groups of highly correlated leg shapes, facilitating rapid dimensional transformation across shapes and thereby improving fitting efficiency in the mass customization of compression garments.…”
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The gut–brain axis in Alzheimer’s disease is shaped by commensal gut microbiota derived extracellular vesicles by Junhua Xie, Lien Van Hoecke, Elien Van Wonterghem, Griet Van Imschoot, Vanessa Andries, Lars Vereecke, Roosmarijn E. Vandenbroucke

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