Ac-computing enabled SWIPT communications for multi-user iot networks by Eman Sadik, Mona Shokair, Maha Elsabrouty, Mohamed S. Hassan, Ahmed M. Benaya

“…In this paper, we consider a general and realistic structure of an AC-computing-enabled IoT network, with several access points (APs) serving multiple IoT devices. …”
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Bio‐Based Gradient Composites for 3D/4D Printing With Enhanced Mechanical, Shape Memory, and Flame‐Retardant Properties by Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Callum Branfoot, Jon Baxendale, Mahdi Bodaghi

“…A sandwich FG composite structure shows superior strength in compression, tensile, and three‐point bending tests, with WMWFG samples exhibiting a 106% increase in tensile strength compared to WPLA samples. …”
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BPDAC: A Blockchain Based and Provenance Enabled Dynamic Access Control Scheme by Lianshan Sun, Danni Zhou, Diandong Liu, Jingyan Tang, Yang Li

“…Specifically, it collects and stores data provenance on blockchain to enable behavior-based dynamic access control; in particular, the quick lookup table (QLT) structure is designed to speed up access control evaluation based on provenance with increasing complexity. …”
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The FinnBrain multimodal neonatal template and atlas collection by Jetro J. Tuulari, Aylin Rosberg, Elmo P. Pulli, Niloofar Hashempour, Elena Ukharova, Kristian Lidauer, Ashmeet Jolly, Silja Luotonen, Hilyatushalihah K. Audah, Elena Vartiainen, Wajiha Bano, Ilkka Suuronen, Isabella L. C. Mariani Wigley, Vladimir S. Fonov, D. Louis Collins, Harri Merisaari, Linnea Karlsson, Hasse Karlsson, John D. Lewis

“…This multi-contrast template and labelled atlases aim to advance developmental neuroscience by achieving reliable means for spatial normalization and measures of neonate brain structure via automated computational methods. We also provide standard volumetric and surface co-registration files to enable investigators to transform their statistical maps to the adult MNI space, improving the consistency and comparability of neonatal studies or the use of adult MNI space atlases in neonatal neuroimaging.…”
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Use of steel slag and recycled concrete in GeoBarrier system for slope stabilization by Rezat Abishev, Alfrendo Satyanaga, Mert Guney, Mert Guney, Aswin Lim, Jong Kim

“…Improving slope stability against rainfall-induced slope collapses is a current area of study interest in geotechnical structure design for climate change mitigation. The GeoBarrier system (GBS) concept used recycled concrete and steel slag to avoid these kinds of failures. …”
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Oral administration of Momordica charantia-derived extracellular vesicles alleviates ulcerative colitis through comprehensive renovation of the intestinal microenvironment by Bowen Gao, Xiaoling Huang, Junlong Fu, Liyuan Chen, Zhichao Deng, Shuhui Wang, Yuanyuan Zhu, Chenxi Xu, Yujie Zhang, Mingxin Zhang, Lina Chen, Manli Cui, Mingzhen Zhang

“…Transcriptomics analysis revealed that MCEVs may alleviate mitochondria-dependent apoptosis by safeguarding the integrity of the mitochondrial structure and regulating the expression of apoptosis-related proteins. …”
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Cytomegalovirus uveitis in HIV-infected patients: the main clinical forms by T. D. Sizova, V. M. Khokkanen, E. V. Boiko

“…Effective treatment of HIV-infected patients has changed the previous view of the clinical picture of cytomegalovirus uveitis (CMV uveitis).Purpose: to determine the prevalence and structure of clinical forms of CMV uveitis in HIV-infected patients.Material and methods. 66 patients (97 eyes), aged 39.6 ± 3.91, were diagnosed with stage 4c HIV infection. …”
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Federal Directorate for Safe Storage and Destruction of Chemical Weapons – 30th Anniversary by V. P. Kapashin, V. G. Mandych, S. I. Samarin, I. N. Isaev, I. V. Kovalenko, V. L. Veriga

“…This article is dedicated to the history of the formation of a unique structure – the Federal Office for the Safe Storage and Destruction of Chemical Weapons and the formation of a team of its specialists who directly performed the difficult task of destroying chemical weapons. …”
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A hybrid model for refining gross primary productivity estimation by integrating multiple environmental factors by Zhilong Li, Ziti Jiao, Zheyou Tan, Chenxia Wang, Jing Guo, Sizhe Chen, Ge Gao, Fangwen Yang, Xin Dong

“…Here, we presented a hybrid model (TL-CRF) that utilizes the random forest (RF) technique to incorporate various ecological stress factors into the two-leaf LUE (TL-LUE) model, meanwhile, seasonal differences in the clumping index (CI) on a global scale are considered to adjust seasonal patterns of canopy structure. The comprehensive integration of complex environmental variables based on this RF submodule is conducive to scaling theoretical εmax to actual ε as much as possible. …”
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Low-Cost AWG-Based Fundamental Frequency Mode-Locked Semiconductor Laser for Multichannel Synchronous Ultrashort Pulse Generation by Songtao Liu, Xilin Zhang, Wei Wang, Lingjuan Zhao, Qiang Kan, Dan Lu, Ruikang Zhang, Chen Ji

“…Combined with a shallow ridge waveguide structure common for both active and passive sections and formed in a single dry etching process, our process allows the fabrication of the monolithic photonic integrated circuit chip in a much simplified process. …”
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An Efficient Ship Target Integrated Imaging and Detection Framework (ST-IIDF) for Space-Borne SAR Echo Data by Can Su, Wei Yang, Yongchen Pan, Hongcheng Zeng, Yamin Wang, Jie Chen, Zhixiang Huang, Wei Xiong, Jie Chen, Chunsheng Li

“…A two-step filtering structure is added in the SAR imaging process to extract the potential areas of ship targets, which can accelerate the whole process. …”
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Diallyl disulphide-loaded spherical gold nanoparticles and acorn-like silver nanoparticles synthesised using onion extract: catalytic activity and cytotoxicity by You Jeong Lee, Song-Hyun Cha, Hyunjo Kim, Sung Eun Choi, Seonho Cho, Youmie Park

“…The X-ray diffraction pattern demonstrated a face-centered cubic structure. Both nanoparticles had negative zeta potentials and retained colloidal stability in cell culture medium. …”
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Development of Rye-Wheat Bread Containing Flaxseed Flour and Rice Husk Dietary Fiber by Meruyet Baiysbayeva, Auyelbek Iztayev, Galiya Iskakova, Zilikha Moldakulova, Nurgul Batyrbayeva, Zhyldyz Irmatova, Gulgaisha Baygazieva, Assel Izembayeva, Erik Askarbekov

“…Additionally, the additives improved gas-holding capacity, crumb structure, and moisture retention, reducing staling and extending shelf life.…”
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Effects of three different post-weld heat treatments on microstructure and properties of 7075/6061 friction stir welded joints by Yongjun Ren, Sheng Liu, Xinbin Hu, Wei Long

“…PWHT improved strength and microhardness while eliminating the “onion ring” structure. Grain coarsening occurred in the stir zone (SZ), increasing from 3 μm (UP) to 50 μm (STA). …”
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Assessment of Maintenance Strategies and Performance Prediction for Urban Roads Using IRI and HDM-4 Models by Harinder D, Yugendar Poojari, Venkatesh Noolu, Vamsi Dachepalli

“…In HDM-4, pavement distress initiation and progression can be predicted using HDM-4 pavement deterioration models using different parameters like traffic, climate, pavement structure, and composition combinations. However, before implementation, such HDM-4 model should be calibrated and validated. …”
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Postannealing Effect at Various Gas Ambients on Ohmic Contacts of Pt/ZnO Nanobilayers toward Ultraviolet Photodetectors by Chung-Hua Chao, Mao-Yi Chen, Chii-Ruey Lin, Yueh-Chung Yu, Yeong-Der Yao, Da-Hua Wei

“…The as-deposited Pt/ZnO nanobilayer samples were then annealed at 450∘C in two different ambients (argon and nitrogen) to obtain optimal Ohmic contacts. The crystal structure, surface morphology, optical properties, and wettability of ZnO thin films were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), photoluminescence (PL), UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer, and contact angle meter, respectively. …”
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Review of the history of the development of topographical keys in Serbian military cartography by Bakrač Saša, Vakanjac Boris, Đorđević Dejan R., Stanković Saša Mil., Stanojević Vojkan

“…The paper then outlines the development of keys post-World War II, highlighting the changes in the political structure and the name of Yugoslavia and how the then-Military Geographical Institute recovered with significant effort and continued its work, incorporating technical advancements in the production of topographic maps. …”
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Combined Localization Method for Multimodal Wheel-Track Robots in Sheltered Space by Jiazhen Lin, Zhong Su, Hui Zhao, Yuxin Zhao, Xinkai Wang, Hao Zhou

“…Leveraging the unique locomotion structure of tracked-wheel robots, a multi-modal odometry motion model and non-holonomic constrained (NHC) velocity model are established. …”
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Endolithic algae influence the skeletal microstructure and porosity of reef-building corals by Edwin S. Uribe, Amalia Murgueitio, Carlos E. Gómez, Alberto Acosta, Juan A. Sánchez

“…Euendoliths actively penetrate live coral skeletons, but how they use and modify skeletal structure is not properly understood. This study explores the microstructural characteristics of skeletal microenvironments through a micro-CT technique that analyzes the “footprint” of the euendolithic community on the porosity of coral skeleton. …”
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The Role of Organizational Factors in Enabling, and of Autonomy in Potentializing Intrapreneurial Behavior: Mechanisms and Preconditions by Alex de Souza Santana, Cristina Dai Prá Martens, Flávio Santino Bizarrias, Mauro Luiz Martens

“…This model incorporates individual autonomy as a key enhancer and considers organizational elements like time availability, managerial support, rewards, and structure as mediating factors. Methods: data were collected through a survey of various companies, and the analysis utilized multivariate statistical methods for analyzing multiple relationships between variables, the PROCESS© macro for mediated moderation, and a complementary approach to find essential factors for an outcome, identifying the critical levels of each construct for promoting intrapreneurial actions. …”
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