SGCM: Semantic and Geometric Consistency for Robust Aerial Image Matching by Xiangzeng Liu, Guanglu Shi, Chi Wang, Xiaodong Zhang, Qiguang Miao

“…Concretely, in the coarse matching stage, the SAM foundation model is leveraged to efficiently extract salient structural regions, providing valuable semantic guidance for subsequently matching procedure. …”
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A Heuristic Approach to Identify the Steel Grid Direction of R/C Slabs Using the Yield-Line Method for Analysis by Luigi Fenu, Valeria Colasanti, Eleonora Congiu, Gian Felice Giaccu, Francesco Trentadue, Bruno Briseghella

“…In this case, an efficient and robust algorithm becomes necessary. In this paper, a structural analysis of R/C slabs is performed by using the yield-line method in association with a zero-th order optimization algorithm (the sequential simplex method) to avoid calculating gradients as well as any derivatives. …”
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Consumption of only wild foods induces large scale, partially persistent alterations to the gut microbiome by Simone Rampelli, Diederik Pomstra, Monica Barone, Marco Fabbrini, Silvia Turroni, Marco Candela, Amanda G. Henry

“…This analysis highlighted structural and functional shifts in microbial interactions, underscoring diet’s role in shaping the gut ecosystem.…”
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Legal Policy Recommendations for Enhancing the Effectiveness of State Management in Real Estate Business: A Case Study of the Real Estate Market in Vietnam by Tran Thi Bich Nga, Bui Huy Tung, Nguyen Thi Viet Huong, Vo Song Toan

“…The convenience sample of 655 respondents was used to test the model's fit and hypotheses, utilising structural equation modelling to assess the factors impacting the effectiveness of state management. …”
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Machine Learning Prediction of Mechanical Properties for Marine Coral Sand–Clay Mixtures Based on Triaxial Shear Testing by Bowen Yang, Kaiwei Xu, Zejin Wang, Haodong Sun, Peng Cui, Zhiming Chao

“…Marine coral sand–clay mixtures (MCCM) are promising green fill materials in civil engineering projects, where their strength characteristics play a vital role in ensuring structural safety and stability. To investigate these properties, a series of triaxial shear tests were performed under diverse conditions, including variations in asperity spacing, asperity height, the number of reinforcement layers, confining pressure, and axial strain. …”
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A Natural Alkaloid, 6-Hydroxymethyldihydronitidine, Suppresses Tumor Progression by Co-Regulating Apoptosis, Ferroptosis, and FAK Pathways by Haojing Jiang, Jiantong Hou, Jianliang Wang, Jing Xu, Yuanqiang Guo

“…Natural products, particularly natural alkaloids, have emerged as significant resources for the development of novel anti-tumor drugs due to their structural diversity and unique biological activities. …”
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Analyzing Sediments Assessment and Distribution Using Bathymetric Survey: A Comprehensive Study of the Abu Abdullah Canal, Southern Iraq by Usama Qasim Khaleefa, Meelad A. Hussein, Najed Faisal Shareef, Dawod S. Almayahi, Sajjad K. Chasib

“…Incidental entry and traversal of Buffaloes lead to gradual structural degradation of the banks, exerting a substantial influence on sediment distribution within the canal. …”
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颈动脉蹼致反复卒中1例的诊疗体会及文献复习(Diagnosis and Treatment Experience of Recurrent Stroke Caused by Carotid Web: A Case Report and Literature Review) by 郭志慧，王小洁，汪利，姜斌，康晨瑶(GUO Zhihui, WANG Xiaojie, WANG Li, JIANG Bin, KANG Chenyao )

“…Abstract: Carotid web is a relatively rare vascular structural abnormality in clinical practice. As one of the important causes of cryptogenic stroke, it has gradually attracted clinical attention in recent years. …”
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Softening aging characteristics of clayey soil reinforced with cement and polypropylene fibers under water immersion by Xing QI, Huan LIU, Lang YANG, Ruliang CAO

“…However, the strong cementation provided by hydration products and the encapsulating effect of fibers maintain the soil's structural integrity, resulting in a gradual decrease in cohesion and internal friction angle. …”
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Microbial Community Distribution in Low Permeability Reservoirs and Their Positive Impact on Enhanced Oil Recovery by Jin Pang, Tongtong Wu, Xinan Yu, Chunxi Zhou, Jiaao Gao, Haotian Chen

“…The metabolic products of microorganisms help reduce the interfacial tension between oil and water, improve the fluidity of oil, and enhance the recovery rate. In addition, the structural changes in microbial communities are closely related to factors such as the permeability and porosity of reservoirs. …”
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Research Progress on Development of PVP-Ag-Doped LaMnO₃ Composites for Methyl Orange Degradation by Adina Căta, Madalina-Gabriela Ivanovici, Paula Svera, Ioana Maria Carmen Ienașcu, Paula Sfirloaga

“…The XRD spectra confirmed the presence of both the perovskite and PVP phases, and the crystallite size of the materials was determined to be in the range of 33–43 nm. The structural analyses, FT-IR, and Raman spectroscopy proved the interactions between the perovskite and the polymer, which led to novel composite materials. …”
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Effect of Defect Density Variation in CdTe Solar Cell Using Cu as A Hole Transport Layer and Back Contact by F. T. Johora, M. A. Khan, A. Al Asad, Md. Rabiul Islam, A. Rayhan

“…This research paper analyzes the effect of defect density numerically using SCAPS-1D simulation software on SnO2/CdTe/CdS/Cu multi-junction structural solar cells. The performance parameters of the proposed cell are optimized by varying different numerical particulars. …”
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Enzyme inhibitory activity of marine alkaloid aaptamines for neurodegenerative diseases: an in silico study by Thi Le Anh Nguyen, Hoang Linh Nguyen, Thi My Pham, Dinh Hieu Truong, Thi Chinh Ngo, Mai Suan Li, Duy Quang Dao

“…The results show that two aaptamines A12 and A27 are well-positioned within the active pocket of the enzymes, exhibiting structural stability, with a root mean square deviation of about 0.15–0.2 nm. …”
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The role of digital financial inclusion in improving financial literacy and financial well-being for business sustainability: Indonesian women’s export craft SMEs by Ratnawati, M. Taufiq Noor Rokhman, Ayu Agus Tya Ningsih

“…This paper uses 236 female export craft MSME actors in East Java Province. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses. …”
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Environmental Taxes and Sustainable Development in the EU: A Decade of Data-Driven Insights by Branimir Kalaš, Vera Mirović, Dragana Bolesnikov, Seyi Saint Akadiri, Magdalena Radulescu

“…Energy and transport taxes also influence economic performance; however, their effectiveness depends on the structural and sectoral differences among countries. …”
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Navigating relationships and tensions: how professionals who treat substance use disorders view their role in preventing child abuse and neglect by Paulo Padilla-Petry, Nuria Fuentes-Peláez, Anna Fantova-Romero

“…They discussed the importance and fragility of the therapeutic bond, structural deficiencies in their services, and the challenges of working with CWS. …”
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Bisphenol A Exposure Induces Small Intestine Damage Through Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Microbiota Alteration in Rats by Kai Wang, Juan Tang, Dan Shen, Yansen Li, Kentaro Nagaoka, Chunmei Li

“…Histopathological evaluation revealed that the duodenum experienced the most severe structural damage, including villous atrophy, epithelial shedding, and mitochondrial degeneration. …”
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Demonstrative Consumption and Developmental Components: The Analysis of the Effect of Demonstrative Consumption on Development-Oriented Components Among Citizens With Higher Educat... by Fatemeh Bayat, Shapour Behyan, asghar mohammadi

“…The measurement model and the structural model confirm the effects. Overall, the results showed the effect of demonstrative consumption pattern on developmental components. …”
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Spatiotemporal dynamics of soil erosion in the Daqing river basin: a comparative analysis of mountains and plains by Meng Wang, Yuanyuan Ding, Yong Wang, Miao Liu, Xueli Han, Zhihao Luan

“…The impacts of natural and anthropogenic factors on erosion and their interactions with soil erosion were analyzed via random forest and partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed that soil erosion in the Daqing River Basin averaged 159 t/(km2·a) from 2000 to 2022, with averages of 386 t/(km2·a) in the mountains and 1.1 t/(km2·a) in the plains. …”
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Application of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Augmented Reality Technology in the Development and Promotion Sports with the Moderating Role of Consumer Inertia by Alireza Nazemi Bidgoli, Samaneh Alipour, Zahra Sadeqi-Arani

“…This research explores the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) of augmented reality technology, considering the moderating role of consumer inertia in the advancement and promotion of sports.Methodology: This research, designed in an applied-descriptive manner, utilized the non-random sampling method, and the data collected through online questionnaires were analyzed using the structural equation modeling method. Although the concept of consumer inertia is not initially incorporated into the framework of the technology acceptance model, evidence suggests that this factor plays a significant role as a key predictor of resistance to adopting new products. …”
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