A Multi-Strategy Improved Horned Lizard Optimization Algorithm and Its Application in Engineering Optimization by Yancang Li, Jinfan Zhang, Zidong Jin, Weitao Qiao

“…These advances establish the computational efficiency and reliability of MSHLOA for engineering problems, providing a general example of an augmented meta-heuristic algorithm that offers a new, more efficient solution to engineering structural optimization problems.…”
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Application of the spectral bisection algorithm for the analysis of criminal communities in social networks by K. M. Bondar, V. S. Dunin, P. B. Skripko, N. S. Khokhlov

“…The methods of scientific research used in the work include: analysis of social networks, methods based on graph decomposition algorithms, methods of data analysis from open sources, methods of linear algebra and algorithmization.Result. Taking into account the objectives of the study, the main direction of the structural analysis of the social network is justified – the definition of communities and an approach to solving the problem of community research is proposed, which involves two stages. …”
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Soil Amplification and Code Compliance: A Case Study of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes in Hayrullah Neighborhood by Eyübhan Avcı, Kamil Bekir Afacan, Emre Deveci, Melih Uysal, Suna Altundaş, Mehmet Can Balcı

“…This level of amplification was consistent with the damage observed in mid- to high-rise buildings, highlighting the important role of local site effects in the structural losses seen during the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes.…”
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Impact of recycling on polymer binder integrity in metal injection molding by György Ledniczky, Ferenc Ronkay, Pál Hansághy, Zoltán Weltsch

“…This study explores the recyclability of polymer-based feedstocks used in Metal Injection Molding, specifically evaluating how repeated recycling affects the structural integrity and thermal stability of polymer binders. …”
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Neighborhood poverty and hopelessness in older adults: The mediating role of perceived neighborhood disorder. by Yeon Jin Choi, Eun Young Choi, Jennifer A Ailshire

“…We further examined the formal mediating effects of neighborhood disorder using structural equation modeling. The total effect of neighborhood poverty on hopelessness was significant (β = 0.08, bootstrapped 95%CI = 0.05, 0.10). …”
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Electrochemical Detection of Bisphenol S Based on Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Grafted on Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes: A Facile Sensor Fabrication Approach by Christopher Mwanza, Lin Zhao, Qing Zhang, Shou-Nian Ding

“…The sensor retained 96.0% of its response after four weeks and exhibited high selectivity against structural analogues. In spiked plastic extract samples, recoveries ranged from 95.6% to 105.0%. …”
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Non-Stationary Random Response of MDOF Duffing Systems by J.H. Lin, J. Wang, Y.H. Zhang

“…Although only a Duffing model is dealt with in this paper for computational simplicity, the proposed method is in fact quite general, e.g. it can also deal with nonlinear hysteretic structures that will be dealt with in a separate paper.…”
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Atrophy related neuroimaging biomarkers for neurological and cognitive function in Wilson disease by Ann Carolin Hausmann, Christian Rubbert, Silja K. Querbach, Vivien Lorena Ivan, Alfons Schnitzler, Christian Johannes Hartmann, Julian Caspers

“…Methods In this study, 30 WD patients and 30 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were enrolled prospectively and underwent structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Regional atrophy was evaluated using established linear radiological measurements and the automated workflow volumetric estimation of gross atrophy and brain age longitudinally (veganbagel) for age- and sex-specific estimations of regional brain volume changes. …”
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Hepatoblastoma regional trends: dynamic SDI & joinpoint regression analysis by Miao Jia, Enyang He, Wenjing Sun, Hualei Cui, Hailan Zhao, Wei Zhao, Wei Liu, Zhenhua Guo, Yi Wang, Wei Feng

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An Improved Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm for Electrical Resistivity Tomography Inversion by Fuyu Jiang, Likun Gao, Run Han, Minghui Dai, Haijun Chen, Jiong Ni, Yao Lei, Xiaoyu Xu, Sheng Zhang

“…This algorithm provides reliable technical support for precise detection of complex geological structures using ERT.…”
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Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Thermal and Irradiation Creep Behavior of FeCrAl Alloy for Nuclear Fuel Cladding by Bei CAO, Wenxiu BAI, Huan YAO, Junmei WU, Chunyu YIN, Ping CHEN

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The Combination of Direct Aging and Cryogenic Treatment Effectively Enhances the Mechanical Properties of 18Ni300 by Selective Laser Melting by Yaling Zhang, Xia Chen, Bo Qu, Yao Tao, Wei Zeng, Bin Chen

“…TEM observations revealed that cryogenic treatment refined lath martensite from 0.75 μm (AT6) to 0.24 μm (AT6C8) and transformed reversed austenite into thin linear structures at the martensite boundaries. The combination of direct aging and cryogenic treatment effectively enhances the mechanical properties of SLM-fabricated 18Ni300 maraging steel through martensite transformation, microstructural refinement, and increased dislocation density. …”
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THE AGE-RELATED FEATURES OF ALVEOLAR JAWS BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN GROWING CHILDREN by V.F. Makeev, A-S.A. Krupnyk

“…Computer tomography technology (3D) uses for maxillofacial area bone structures visualization in modern dentistry. The advantages of this method are the high accuracy, low cost, short time survey. …”
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Development of the Large-Tonnage Pressure-Type Prestressed Anchor Cable with BFRP for Geotechnical Engineering and Its Mechanical Properties by Zhigang Du, Ning Li, Wuxiu Ding, Yawen Tao, Xiaolei Wu, Jinjun Guo, Peng You, Chaoqin Wang, Paul Archbold, Brian Mullarney, Bing Xie

“…This large-tonnage BFRP anchor cable has seven bunch structures of the “BFRP-connector-strand.” In each bunch of the “BFRP-connector-strand,” three BFRP tendons and one steel strand are connected inside a steel sleeve connector using the epoxy resin adhesive. …”
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Catalyzed biochar from date palm waste for ammonium removal: potential application in poultry farms for ammonia mitigation by Shymaa Saad Sayed Ibrahim, Yossry Bayoumy Abd-Elhay, Mohamed Mustafa Elkoly, Ahmed El-Raie Emam Suliman, Badr Ali Mohamed

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis showed that the biochar without catalysts has a rough surface and pores of varying sizes, resulting in a relatively high specific surface area (39.52 m2/g), a critical feature for sorbent materials, and the interior of the biochar had evident, homogenous pores that formed cylinder-shaped structures. The findings of Fourier transformation infrared (FTIR) analysis conclude that biochar shows oxygen-functional groups (i.e., ‒OH and C‒O‒C). …”
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Adaptive High-Precision 3D Reconstruction of Highly Reflective Mechanical Parts Based on Optimization of Exposure Time and Projection Intensity by Ci He, Rong Lai, Jin Sun, Kazuhiro Izui, Zili Wang, Xiaojian Liu, Shuyou Zhang

“…However, unknown geometric structures and reflection characteristics of mechanical parts lead to the lack of effective guidance for the design of important imaging parameters. …”
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Model for allocating the share of the land component from the assessment of the market value of single real estate objects by V. D. Kreshchensky, D. M. Sharieva, M. B. Laskin

“…The paper shows that the share of the land component in the assessment of the cadastral value is not a constant, it largely depends on the values of price-forming factors, primarily such as the area of the land plot, the area of the buildings and structures located on it, the location of the object. …”
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Uncertainty-Guided Prediction Horizon of Phase-Resolved Ocean Wave Forecasting Under Data Sparsity: Experimental and Numerical Evaluation by Yuksel Rudy Alkarem, Kimberly Huguenard, Richard W. Kimball, Stephan T. Grilli

“…Accurate short-term wave forecasting is critical for the safe and efficient operation of marine structures that rely on real-time, phase-resolved ocean wave information for control and monitoring purposes (e.g., digital twins). …”
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Estimation of Stresses in a Plate with a Concentrator through Ultrasonic Measurements of Acoustic Anisotropy by D. A. Tretyakov, D. S. Osovik

“…The literature describes in detail the application of this approach in the case of a biaxial strength of extended structures: main pipelines, rail strings, steam generators, and others. …”
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Key Competencies of Built Environment Professionals for Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions in the Ghanaian Construction Industry by Kofi Agyekum, Kezia Nana Yaa Serwaa Sackey, Felix Esahe Addoh, Hayford Pittri, John Sosu, Frederick Owusu Danso

“…A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire survey to examine the opinions of 125 professionals, including architects, engineers, and construction managers. …”
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