Vibration Control of Deepwater Offshore Platform Using Viscous Dampers Under Wind, Wave, and Earthquake by Kaien Jiang, Huiyang Li, Guoer Lv, Lizhong Wang, Lilin Wang, Huafeng Yu

“…A finite element model was established based on the Opensees software (version 3.7.1), incorporating soil–structure interaction simulated by the nonlinear Winkler springs and simulating hydrodynamic loads via the Morison equation. …”
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Impact of human papillomavirus age-related prevalence and vaccination levels on interpretation of cervical screening modalities: a modelling study by David Robert Grimes

“…This work establishes a model for the age-specific prevalence of HPV factoring in vaccine coverage and predicts how the accuracy of common screening modalities is affected by age profile and vaccine uptake.Design Modelling study of HPV infection rates by age, ascertained from European cohorts prior to the introduction of vaccination. Reductions in HPV due to vaccination were estimated from the bounds predicted from multiple modelling studies, yielding a model for age-varying HPV and CIN grades 2 and above (CIN2+) prevalence.Setting Performance of both conventional liquid-based cytology (LBC) screening and HPV screening with LBC reflex (HPV reflex) was estimated under different simulated age cohorts and vaccination levels.Participants Simulated populations of varying age and vaccination status.Results HPV-reflex modalities consistently result in much lower incidence of false positives than LBC testing, with an accuracy that improves even as HPV and CIN2+ rates decline.Conclusions HPV-reflex tests outperform LBC tests across all age profiles, resulting in greater test accuracy. …”
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Morphing torso mannequin for pressure measurement and scoliotic brace efficacy evaluation by Ka-Po Lee, Chao Lu, Hiu-Tung Kwok, Jun Zhang, Queenie Fok, Kit-Lun Yick, Joanne Yip

“…The large correlation coefficient (0.95) between the mannequin and clinical results confirms its ability to simulate the corrective effects of spinal bracing accurately. …”
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Exploring balanced modal split for freight transportation system: A case of the central region of South Africa by Dillip Kumar Das, Boiki J Mokobori, Rakesh Gopinath

“…It employed a utility choice function model for simulating scenarios conducive to achieving a balanced freight transport system. …”
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Assessing the economic impact of climate risk on green and low-carbon transformation by Chen Qin, Hongli Lou, Li Li

“…To bridge this gap, we propose a novel framework that integrates the Integrated Green Transition Model (IGTM) and the Sustainable Transition Optimization Framework (STOF).MethodsIGTM employs agent-based modeling and network dynamics to simulate the cascading impacts of green policies on energy systems and socio-economic outcomes, while STOF leverages advanced optimization and machine learning techniques to balance economic growth, emission reductions, and social equity under diverse scenarios.ResultsBy synthesizing these approaches, our study provides actionable insights into the economic impact of climate risk and offers robust strategies for optimizing investments in renewable energy and policy interventions. …”
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Charging ahead: Prioritizing renewable energy for electric minibuses in the Philippines by Thomas Stringer, Sandy Mae Gaspay, Varsolo Sunio, Manuel Burelo

“…Using a comprehensive model that simulates different e-jeepney uptake scenarios and electricity grid configurations, we analyze carbon emissions and energy costs. …”
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An Observational Constraint on Aviation‐Induced Cirrus From the COVID‐19‐Induced Flight Disruption by Ruth A. R. Digby, Nathan P. Gillett, Adam H. Monahan, Jason N. S. Cole

“…AIC is believed to be responsible for over half of aviation‐related radiative forcing, but until now, its radiative impact has only been estimated from simulations. Here, we show that satellite observations of cirrus cloud do not exhibit a detectable global response to the dramatic aviation reductions of spring 2020. …”
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A Finite Element Analysis of Lateral Buckling of Tensile Armor Layers of Flexible Pipes Considering Machining Geometry Defects by Yongyu Li, Qingzhen Lu, Xiufeng Yue, Hailong Lu, Qianjin Yue, Yangcheng Lu

“…A deviation model is established and analyzed using Abaqus finite element simulations to evaluate the impact of helical angles and deviation severity on the critical lateral buckling load. …”
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Localized Airy Wave Packets in a Self-Defocusing Kerr Medium by Wei-Ping Zhong, Milivoj Belic, Yiqi Zhang

“…In particular, we focus on the distribution of optical intensity via numerical simulations of the Airy wave packet solutions, obtained for different initial phases and amplitudes, at given propagation distances. …”
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Estimating the moisture regime in variably saturated arsenic contaminated alluvial sediments by using hydrus-1d with daily meteorological data by Dimitar ANTONOV, Tsvetan KOTSEV, Aleksey BENDEREV, Nathalie VAN MEIR, Petar GERGINOV, Velimira STOYANOVA, Emilia TCHERKEZOVA

“…The results from the simulations for April and July are compared in order to reveal the moisture regime of the vadose zone in the river floodplain of the Ogosta Valley …”
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Evaluating the impact of lifestyle changes: a scenario-based analysis for Europe’s residential buildings sector by Andreas Andreou, Panagiotis Fragkos, Faidra Filippidou, Eleftheria Zisarou, Georgios Avgerinopoulos, Robert Pietzcker, Robin Hasse, Ricarda Rosemann

“…The findings reveal that lifestyle transformations can lead to substantial reductions in energy use and CO _2 emissions of households. …”
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Nanoindentation Response of Monocrystalline Copper via Molecular Dynamics: Anisotropic Edge Effects by Desong Du, Peng Wu, Huan Liu, Zhengkun Li, Jiubin Tan

“…Notably, edge positions resulted in significant reductions in indentation force and hardness, accompanied by pronounced anisotropy in nanoindentation hardness. …”
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Scuffing failure analysis based on a multiphysics coupling model and experimental verification by Bugao Lyu, Xianghui Meng, Jiabao Yin, Yi Cui, Chengen Wang

“…Abstract General reductions in lubricant viscosities and increasing loads in machine components highlight the role of tribofilms in providing surface protection against scuffing. …”
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Brief communication: Improving lake ice modeling in ORCHIDEE-FLake model using MODIS albedo data by Z. Titus, Z. Titus, A. Cuynet, E. Salmon, C. Ottlé

“…The results are in better agreement with the observations for all lake size categories, with the largest and deepest lakes showing more significant error reductions in the duration of the ice cover period up to 18 d. …”
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Impact of detection rate and preventive treatment of latent tuberculosis infection on the future burden of tuberculosis among students in shanghai: a predictive study using Markov... by Xiao Xiao, Zhipeng Li, Jing Chen, Xin Shen

“…Methods A Markov model incorporating six distinct states of TB transmission was utilized to simulate disease dynamics within a hypothetical cohort of 100,000 individuals. …”
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Allocation of Single and Multiple Multi-Type Distributed Generators in Radial Distribution Network Using Mountain Gazelle Optimizer by Sunday Adeleke Salimon, Ifeoluwa Olajide Fajinmi, Olubunmi Onadayo Onatoyinbo, Oyeniyi Akeem Alimi

“…Key performance metrics evaluated included real and reactive loss reductions, voltage profile index (VPI), voltage stability index (VSI), and cost reductions due to energy losses compared to base cases. …”
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A comprehensive study of non-destructive localization of structural features in metal plates using single and multimodal Lamb wave excitations by Silitonga Dicky J., Declercq Nico F., Walaszek Henri, Vu Quang A., Saidoun Abdelkrim, Samet Naim, Ndiaye Elhadji Barra, Thabourey Jérôme

“…This scenario simulates conditions such as corrosion or wear that induce material thinning. …”
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Survival of <i>Lactobacillus rhamnosus</i> GG in Chitosan-Coated Alginate Beads: Effects of Food Matrices (Casein, Corn Starch, and Soybean Oil) and Dynamic Gastrointestinal Condit... by Toshifumi Udo, Gopinath Mummaleti, Zijin Qin, Jinru Chen, Rakesh K. Singh, Yang Jiao, Fanbin Kong

“…Dynamic GI models showed greater reductions in LRGG viability than static models, emphasizing the need for physiologically relevant simulations. …”
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Wear volumes of flowable and sculptable resin composite attachments and their correlation with retentive force of clear aligners: a laboratory study by Nuttakan Roatkanjanaporn, Janeta Chavanavesh, Chutimont Teekavanich

“…This study aimed to evaluate the wear volume of clear aligner attachments and the retentive force change of clear aligners over a simulated 24-week insertion/removal period, along with their correlation. …”
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Age-targeted vaccination for reducing Clostridioides difficile infection in England: a coupled mathematical-economic modelling analysis by Laith Yakob, Kasim Allel, Aiman Elragig, Tim Planche, Tendai Mugwagwa, Jennifer C. Moïsi, Holly Yu

“…The lead vaccine candidate recently demonstrated promising reductions in medically attended cases. Methods Key risk factors for CDI were incorporated into a hospital-level mathematical model used to simulate the impact of the vaccine on reducing disease burden in England. …”
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