Propagating the Prior From Shallow to Deep With a Pre‐Trained Velocity‐Model Generative Transformer Network by Randy Harsuko, Shijun Cheng, Tariq Alkhalifah

“…However, most generators, like normalizing flows or diffusion models, treat the image (velocity model) uniformly, not explicitly exploiting the spatial dependencies and resolution changes. …”
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Improved aerosol deposition predictions in human upper respiratory tract using coupled mesh phantom-based computational model by Riya Dey, Hemant K. Patni, S. Anand

“…In the bronchial bifurcation (BB1), deposition efficiency varies with Stokes number and Reynolds number, revealing localized preferential deposition. …”
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Fast and Robust Image Encryption Scheme Based on Quantum Logistic Map and Hyperchaotic System by Nehal Abd El-Salam Mohamed, Aliaa Youssif, Hala Abdel-Galil El-Sayed

“…Its output value is used to yield initial conditions and parameters of the proposed image encryption scheme. Next, it diffuses the plain image by the random sequences generated by 3D hyperchaotic system, and the diffusion process is realized by implementing XOR operation. …”
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Chromogenic versus Conventional: A Comparative Analysis for Uropathogen Detection in Paediatrics at a Tertiary Centre by Manish Kumar Agarwal, Sujata Baveja, Anuja Joshi

“…UTI chromogenic agar showed greater efficiency in isolating and presumptively identifying uropathogens. …”
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Development and Validation of a Coupled Hygro-Chemical and Thermal Transport Model in Concrete Using Parallel FEM by Okpin Na, Giyeol Lee

“…Additionally, the simulations revealed that moisture gradients accelerate ion transport, as the inward migration of the moisture front enhances the diffusion rates of chloride, sodium, and calcium ions until a steady-state moisture distribution is reached.…”
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Mitigation of coal spontaneous combustion and enhanced coalbed methane recovery using liquid CO₂: Mechanisms, field applications, and implications for mines by Xiaojiao Cheng, Jinsuo Song, Hu Wen, Shixing Fan, Mingyang Liu, Wansheng Mi, Zhijin Yu, Yin Liu, Rijun Li

“…The engineering test of liquid CO2-ECBM recovery showed that the dominant seepage range was 1215 m from the injection hole, and the dominant diffusion range was 2530 m from the injection hole. …”
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Key experimental technologies and their development directions for the exploration and production of deep coalbed methane by Xia YAN, Fengyin XU, Xianyue XIONG, Feng WANG, Chunhu LI, Jiyuan ZHANG, Borui XU, Qianhui CHENG, Xiong HU, Xueguang ZHU, Wei LIANG, Pu YUAN, Yanqing FENG, Zhenji WEI

“…These experimental technologies aim is to achieve environment protection, permeability enhancement, desorption promotion, and CO2 storage, thus providing vital support for the efficient production and utilization of deep CBM and coals and helping attain the goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality.…”
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Development and validation of an explainable machine learning model for predicting postoperative pulmonary complications after lung cancer surgery: a machine learning studyResearch... by Shaolin Chen, Ting Deng, Qing Yang, Jin Li, Juanyan Shen, Xu Luo, Juan Tang, Xulian Zhang, Jordan Tovera Salvador, Junliang Ma

“…Further work should aim to identify high-risk patients early through clinical data analysis, enabling timely interventions and more efficient allocation of limited healthcare resources. …”
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Fighting RNA viruses with a gold nanoparticle Cas13d gene-editing armor by Alessandro De Carli, Domenico Favaro, Carolina Filipponi, Fabio Filippini, Rossella Fonnesu, Erika Plicanti, Silvia Nottoli, Piotr Barski, Agnieszka Lindstaedt, Dariusz Witt, Alessandra Falleni, Giada Frenzilli, Ana Alcalá-Lalinde, Elena Herrera-Carrillo, Vittoria Raffa, Giulia Freer, Mauro Pistello, Michele Lai

“…The study demonstrated that Au_NPs Cas13d cuts target RNAs with comparable efficiency as lipofected ribonucleoprotein (RNP). Additionally, we found that Au_NPs Cas13d can spontaneously enter cells by endocytosis or diffusion, before the first 4 h of treatment. …”
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Preparation and Adsorption Performance of Polyacrylamide/<italic>Nicandra Physalodes </italic>(L.) <italic>Gaertn</italic> Composite Material for Congo Red Removal by GUO Wanjin, SUN Hao, CAO Chuqing, ZHAO Lijun

“…Therefore, it is imperative to explore the development of an efficient, non-polluting, and convenient post-treatment adsorbent for Congo red in wastewater.MethodsA composite adsorbent was created using <italic>Nicandra physalodes </italic>(L.) …”
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Anticorrosion and antimicrobial performance of extracted and fractionated phytochemicals of terminalia bentzoe leaves by N. A. El-Sawy, A. M. Fathi, S. K. Ali, D. A. Abdelrheem, M. M. Hegab, M. M. El-Deeb

“…According to the electrochemical results, ME, QF and nBF samples are considered as anodic inhibitors that mainly inhibit the anodic dissolution of copper (Cu) in 0.6 M NaCl solution. Their inhibition efficiencies increase by increasing their concentrations up to 60 ppm, and the highest value of inhibition efficiency is found to be 94.4% for nBF. …”
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Three-dimensional CFD analysis of PEMFC with different membrane thicknesses by Mahmut Kaplan

“…PEMFC consists of different parts including membrane, bipolar plate, flow channel, gas diffusion and catalyst layers. Membrane is one of the most important components of a PEMFC and its physical and geometrical features significantly affect PEMFC efficiency. …”
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A Review: The Application of Path Optimization Algorithms in Building Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Pipe Design by Ruijun Deng, Xiaoliang Li, Yuhua Tian

“…Simulation experiments based on a hospital BIM model demonstrate that the proposed approach improves design efficiency by approximately 25–35% and reduces conflict incidence by around 40%. …”
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Understanding the effect of heterogeneity on amendment delivery in fractured low-permeability soils by Mengwen Gao, He Chen, Shijin Feng, Qiteng Zheng, Hongxin Chen

“…To address this issue, this study develops a numerical model to simulate the enhanced transport of amendments, incorporating convection, diffusion, adsorption, and degradation processes. Within the model, random permeability fields are generated based on geostatistical methods to explore how soil heterogeneity affects amendment injection efficiency, distribution characteristics, and the underlying physical mechanisms. …”
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Influence of physical shape and salting on tomato drying performance using mixed mode solar and open-air methods in semi-cloudy weather by Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel, Guma Ali, Abdalla Zain Eldin, Mohamed Mahmoud Alsebiey, Aml Abubakr Tantawy, Mohammad S. AL-Harbi, Atef Fathy Ahmed, Khaled A. Metwally

“…Abstract SD Solar drying is increasingly recognized as a sustainable and energy-efficient solution for preserving agricultural products, offering a practical alternative to fossil fuel-dependent methods and traditional open sun drying (OSD). …”
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Recovery of lithium from spent aluminum electrolyte through a novel acidic complex leaching process by Yingpeng Wang, Yuming Dong, Minghua Wang, Hongbin Xu

“…The effects of Fe³+ and H+ concentrations, liquid-to-solid ratio, leaching time, and temperature on the leaching efficiency of lithium were investigated and a maximum lithium leaching efficiency as high as 97.9% was achieved. …”
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Developing lightweight structural concrete with enhanced thermal and durability properties through nano-silica and expanded polystyrene integration by Sabry A. Ahmed, Esraa Ebrahem, Ahmed A. M. El-Amir, M. S. El-Feky

“…These findings highlight the transformative potential of this composite material in developing high-performance, thermally-efficient, and sustainable concrete for energy-efficient buildings, reducing operational energy demands and carbon footprints.…”
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Effect of the Unsaturation of the Hydrocarbon Chain of Fatty-Amides on the CO2 Corrosion of Carbon Steel Using EIS and Real-Time Corrosion Measurement by J. Porcayo-Calderon, I. Regla, E. Vazquez-Velez, L. M. Martinez de la Escalera, J. Canto, M. Casales-Diaz

“…EIS results demonstrated that the unsaturation present into the hydrocarbon chain contributes to the efficiency of fatty-amides, because they can be adsorbed on the metal surface by a flat-adsorption process reducing the presence of active sites and blocking the corrosion process and preventing the diffusion of corrosive species, such as H2O, H+, Cl−, and HCO3-. …”
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Production Decline Analysis for Two-Phase Flow in Multifractured Horizontal Well in Shale Gas Reservoirs by Wei-Yang Xie, Xiao-Ping Li, Lie-Hui Zhang, Xiao-Hua Tan, Jun-Chao Wang, Hai-Tao Wang

“…Moreover, it provides the theoretical basis for exploiting this reservoir efficiently.…”
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Synergistic optimization of combustion chamber design and hydrogen injection strategies for ultra-lean combustion in hydrogen engines by Zhaoming Huang, Tianyu Zhu, Liangmo Wang, Li Wang, Abdallah S. Ali, Mohamed G. A. Nassef, Tao Wang, Rasha H. Ahmed

“…Results reveal that the right-piston had a stronger and larger scale tumble, compared to the flat-top piston, facilitating hydrogen diffusion. However, due to their early injection timing, mixture distribution at ignition timing was relatively uniform, resulting in comparable indicated thermal efficiency (ITE) and NOx emissions. …”
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