Sensitivity Enhancement of Fault Detection Utilizing Feedback Compensation for Time-Delay Signature of Chaotic Laser by Haoran Guo, Hui Liu, Min Zhang, Xiaomin Guo, Yuanyuan Guo, Hong Han, Tong Zhao

“…Fiber fault detection based on the time-delay signature of an optical feedback semiconductor laser has the advantages of high sensitivity, precise location, and a simple structure, which make it widely applicable. The sensitivity of this method is determined by the feedback strength inducing the nonlinear state of the laser. …”
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Echoes of ‘bygone’ divisions within the context of democratic changes in Northern Ireland and South Africa. A comparative analysis on the basis of selected novels by Lucy Caldwell... by Ryszard Bartnik

“…Prior to the revolutionary transformation, the structure of those societies was marked by a rigid bipolar configuration. …”
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A Review of the Fabrication Methods, Testing, and Performance of Face Masks by Farooq Azam, Faheem Ahmad, Zia Uddin, Abher Rasheed, Yasir Nawab, Ali Afzal, Sheraz Ahmad, Muhammad Sohail Zafar, Munir Ashraf

“…The present review aims to highlight the filtration efficacy, comfort, and associated characteristic of various types of face masks and respirators as a function of their design and structure. In addition, the air pollutants, their adverse effects on health, certified respirators, and face masks are also discussed. …”
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Synthesis of Hollow CdS-TiO2 Microspheres with Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity by Yuning Huo, Jia Zhang, Xiaofang Chen, Hexing Li

“…Furthermore, the well-remained hollow structure could achieve light multireflection within the interior cavities and the separation of photo-induced electrons and holes is efficient in CdS-TiO2, which were facilitated to improving the photoactivity.…”
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Opening model of natural ventilation windows for East-China Multi-span Plastic Greenhouse and studies on it by SI Hui-ping, MIAO Xiang-wen

“…Using Bernoulli equation and continuity equation of hydrokinetics, setting up the high-point temperature in greenhouse, the dynamic opening model of natural ventilation windows was set up, which has relations with the temperature out greenhouse, wind speed, time, geographic position and structure of greenhouse. Finally using this model to control the opening of ventilation windows, the temperature data measured in greenhouse had good agreement with the requirement. …”
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Light-Controlled Soft Switches for Optical Logic Gate Operations by Chuang Wang, Hao Wu, Quanwang Niu, Xiaohong Yan, Xiangfu Wang

“…This study employs a hollow double-layer structure to design light-controlled logic soft switches based on LCEs. …”
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PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT OF INCREASE QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES OF FPS RUSSIA: OPINION OF THE EXPERT COMMUNITY, PROBLEMS, CONDITIONS OF REALIZATION by I. Goynov, E. Zritneva

“…The article presents the data of the expert survey (experience of at least 10 years in a managerial position in the structure of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia) on the issues of refresher courses for the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia officers. …”
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Crystallographic and Orientation Features of Nanocrystals in Thin Film Condensates PbTe-Bi2Te3 on Glass Ceramics by Ya.P. Saliy, D.M. Freik, І.S. Bylina, M.O. Galushchak

“…With the help of the AFM-images analysis, using the discrete Fourier transformation, the autocorrelation function for the azimuthal angle φ and the amount of normal distributions for the polar angle ρ we have investigated the orientation process of structure formation of the nanocrystals in vapor-phase condensates of PbTe-Bi2Te3 solid solution on glass ceramics. …”
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Polymers Decorated with Functional Motifs for Mitigation of Steel Corrosion: An Overview by N. A. Aljeaban, L. K. M. O. Goni, B. G. Alharbi, M. A. Jafar Mazumder, S. A. Ali, T. Chen, M. A. Quraishi, H. A. Al-Muallem

“…Therefore, controlling the corrosion of metals is an important activity of technical, economical, environmental, and aesthetical importance in order to save huge expenses in materials, equipment, and structure. The use of corrosion inhibitors is one of the best options for controlling the metallic corrosion in various corrosive media. …”
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Reply to the comment by P. E. Tomaszewski by Debasish Panda, Sudhansu Sekhar Hota, Ram Naresh Prasad Choudhary

“…This Reply mainly deals with the scientific description of the comments on the structure of the published ceramic KBiMn2O5. The developed material was prepared using a standard ceramic technology (high-temperature solid-state reaction technique). …”
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Słownik śląsko-chiński dla tłumaczy 
bez przygotowania by Karolina Pawlik

“…By analysing the vocabulary, structure and the reliability of the translations the author of the article is lead to asking some important questions concerning prioritization and the political aspects of languages, mechanisms of word selection, the image of language, the world expressed by the selection of vocabulary and the specific character of a dictionary as a tool used in the process of translation and intercultural communication. …”
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Development of non-traditional renewable energy sources in Russia: prospects and problems by A. S. Flaksman

“…Since solar and wind generation account for the largest share in the structure of renewable energy sources, the author studied existing and promising technologies in the field of solar and wind energy. …”
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THE SAFETY OF TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS IN HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS RECEIVING ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY by S. Yu. Degtyareva, E. N. Beloborodova, A. V. Pokrovskaya, Yu. A. Klimova, I. B. Viktorova, V. N. Zimina

“…At the same time, in the largest studies, as well as studies devoted to certain adverse events, the authors managed to prove the existence of such a connection. Data on the structure of adverse events also significantly differed in the results obtained by various authors. …”
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Application of Double Q Wavelet-based Sparse Decomposition to Fault Feature Extraction of Wind Turbine Planetary Gearbox by Jin XU, Xian DING, Zhu ZHANG, Lang CHEN

“…As the initial stage of the wind turbine gearbox, the fault feature extraction of the planetary gear set is challenging since it is prone to be affected by complicated structure, vibration from other high-speed stages and background noise. …”
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Duality of Complex Systems Built from Higher-Order Elements by Dalibor Biolek, Zdeněk Biolek, Viera Biolková

“…The so-called storeyed structure of fundamental elements is used as an integrating platform of both approaches. …”
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FORMAT OF STRATEGY: THE BIGGEST RUSSIAN COMPANIES PRACTICE by E. A. Zavyalova, A. A. Kobylko

“…They made it possible to identify the specific features of the strategic structure. It includes duration, type, target orientation, publicity. …”
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PAX Family, Master Regulator in Cancer by Erica Giacobbi, Maria Paola Scioli, Francesca Servadei, Valeria Palumbo, Rita Bonfiglio, Pierluigi Bove, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca

“…First, we provide a brief overview of their molecular structure, which underlies their classification into four subgroups. …”
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Quantum mechanics approximation approach to investigate molecular behavior in nitrogen binding to enzymes and proteins: Implications for biofuel production by Yoshio Matsuki, Petro Bidyuk

“…Additionally, the research examines the influence of enzymes on amino acids and their contributions to protein structure. The simulation process employs the Hamiltonian equation to quantify energy intensities and explore the effectiveness of adiabatic reactions in organic transformations. …”
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Regulation of Sexual Harassment in the Academic Environment by Katja Filipčič, Manja Skočir

“…Finally, it discusses the role of internal regulations, providing insights into their structure and the regulation of sexual harassment within Slovenian higher education organisations.…”
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A Distinct Clinical Entity of Invasive Cardiac Aspergillosis: Not the Heart Valves This Time by Zaid Al Khouri, Hunter Smeltzer, Anood Al Qura’an, Mohammad H. Khan, Alexandre E. Malek

“…It can also be seen in immunocompetent patients with a structurally normal heart. The reported cases of cardiac involvement are usually due to infectious endocarditis (IE) caused by <i>Aspergillus</i> species (most commonly <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i>). …”
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