State-space modelling for infectious disease surveillance data: Stochastic simulation techniques and structural change detection by Christopher D. Prashad

“…Utilizing COVID-19 surveillance data from the province of Ontario, Canada, we employ Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) and Sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) methods to detect structural changes and pre-dict future trends in case counts. …”
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Structural analysis of the C-terminal region (modules 18-20) of complement regulator factor H (FH). by Hugh P Morgan, Haydyn D T Mertens, Mara Guariento, Christoph Q Schmidt, Dinesh C Soares, Dmitri I Svergun, Andrew P Herbert, Paul N Barlow, Jonathan P Hannan

“…In the crystal lattice FH18-20 adopts a "J"-shape: A ~122-degree tilt between the structurally highly similar modules 18 and 19 precedes an extended, linear arrangement of modules 19 and 20 as observed in previously determined structures of these two modules alone. …”
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Structural, spectroscopic, morphological and optical studies of new polymer composite based on polystyrene inserted with natural bitumen by Azhen S. Muhemmed, Shujahadeen B. Aziz

“…Fourier transforms infrared (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, UV-absorption spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction were used to investigate the effect of (BT) loading on the structural and optical properties of PS. The XRD analysis revealed that the addition of BT into PS improved the crystalline phase structure for the composite films. …”
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First-principles investigation on structural, electronic, and optical properties of (Cd1-xZnx)3As2 by Yu Deng, Xun Ge, Rongxiu Feng, Yunye Liang, Xiaohao Zhou

“…This work focus on the investigation of the structural, electronic properties, and optical properties of the alloy (Cd1-xZnx)3As2 using first-principles. …”
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The Ellipsoid Zone Is a Structural Biomarker for Visual Outcomes in Diabetic Macular Edema and Macular Hole Management by Shivani Chaturvedi, Amisha Paul, Samya Singh, Levent Akduman, Sandeep Saxena

“…Objectives: The goal was to study the ellipsoid zone (EZ) as a structural biomarker for final visual outcomes after pharmacological intervention in center-involving diabetic macular edema (DME) and surgical intervention for full-thickness macular holes (FTMHs). …”
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Structural alterations in occipital cortices in trigeminal neuralgia: a voxel- and surface-based morphometric MRI study by Francesca Caramia, Antonio Di Renzo, Marco Fiorelli, Gianfranco De Stefano, Giulia Di Stefano, Maddalena Boccia, Maria Giulia Tullo, Gaia Cartocci, Costanza Gianni, Andrea Truini

“…Abstract Background To investigate gray matter structural alterations in patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia (TN) using voxel-based and surface-based morphometry, and to explore potential associations with clinical and neuroanatomical variables. …”
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Existence and Uniqueness of a Solution for a Four-Stage Age-Structured Population Dynamics Model With Spatial Diffusion for Desert Locusts by Ramdé Nestor, Traoré Amidou, Simporé Yacouba, Nakoulima Ousseynou

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IL-17-neutralizing antibody mitigates functional and structural changes in cigarette smoke-induced COPD model by Alyne Riani Moreira, Camila Uchoa da Silva, Leticia de Paula Costa Mattos, Jussara Jesus Simão, Veronica Camargo Berti, Luan Henrique Vasconcelos Alves, Alex Ferreira da Silva, Franciele Jesus Lima, Suellen Karoline Moreira Bezerra, Cintia Nascimento Silva, Maria Isabel Cardoso Allonso- Vale, Iolanda de Fatima Lopes Calvo Tiberio, Francine Maria Almeida, Fernanda Degobbi Tenorio Quirino dos Santos Lopes, Fernanda Degobbi Tenorio Quirino dos Santos Lopes

“…Administration of the IL-17-neutralizing antibody reversed these structural and functional alterations. Additionally, the COPD group exhibited an inflammatory response characterized by increased infiltration of polymorphonuclear and mononuclear cells and elevated numbers of IL-17- and IL-6-positive cells. …”
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Rich Oxygen Vacancies Induced by Surface Self-Reconstruction in Sandwich-like Hierarchical Structured Electrocatalyst for Boosting Oxygen Evolution Reaction by Xiaoguang San, Wanmeng Wu, Xueying Li, Lei Zhang, Jian Qi, Dan Meng

“…Continuous linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) scanning induced structural self-reconstruction, forming highly active NiOOH species enriched with oxygen vacancies, which significantly boosted catalytic performance. …”
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Learning‐Based Vectorial Reconstruction of Orthogonal Polarization Components in a Structured Vector Optical Field Passing Through Scattering Media by Yu‐Chen Chen, Li‐Hua Shen, Bote Qi, Yu‐Hua Li, Xiao‐Bo Hu, Khian‐Hooi Chew, Rui‐Pin Chen, Sailing He

“…The neural network Polarization‐DenseUnet (P‐DenseUnet) based on the vector transfer matrix is constructed to restore the two orthogonally linear (or circular) polarization components of a structured vector optical field from a speckle pattern behind the scattering medium. …”
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A computerized tool for the kinematic limit analysis of 2D masonry structures failing on a tilting table by Yiwei Hua, Martina Buzzetti, Natalia Pingaro, Luis C.M. da Silva, Gabriele Milani

“…LACT3 provides an efficient means for the rapid assessment of 2D masonry structures under horizontal loads.…”
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Structural and Quantitative Analysis of Three C-Glycosylflavones by Variable Temperature Proton Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance by Jing Liu, Yang Liu, Zhong Dai, Lan He, Shuangcheng Ma

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Structural Features of Porous Silicon Formed on Heavily Doped Plates of Single-Crystal Silicon with Electron Conductivity by U. P. Lopato, D. D. Laputko, N. L. Grevtsov, V. P. Bondarenko

“…Using scanning electron microscopy, the structures of the surface and internal regions of porous silicon obtained by anodizing heavily doped plates of single-crystal silicon with electron conductivity in a hydrofluoric acid solution at different current densities were studied. …”
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Investigation of structural elastic electronic optical and thermoelectric properties of LiInS₂ and LiInTe₂ for optoelectronic and energy conversion by M. Fatmi, K. Bouferrache, M. A. Ghebouli, B. Ghebouli, S. Alomairy, Faisal Katib Alanazi

“…Abstract In this research, the structural, electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of LiInX₂ (X = S, Te) compounds were investigated using first-principles calculations based on Density Functional Theory (DFT). …”
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The Dynamic Complexity of a Holling Type-IV Predator-Prey System with Stage Structure and Double Delays by Yakui Xue, Xiafeng Duan

“…We invest a predator-prey model of Holling type-IV functional response with stage structure and double delays due to maturation time for both prey and predator. …”
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Development of proposals to rejuvenate the structure of national project management in accordance with I. Adizes’ life cycle model by M. E. Leonov

“…The greatest interest in this article is shown to the study of the influenceof bureaucratic structures on modern management systems, their development in updated economic conditions as well as the processes of attracting innovative ideas in the structure of national projects management. …”
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Structure design of unidirectional moisture transfer fabric with high wool content based on multiple differential effects by Ying Chen, Ran Wang

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Analysis of the Capital Structure of Banks with Islamic Branches in Algeria. The Case Study of Gulf Bank Algeria (AGB) by Abderrahmane Bensaad, Selamne Benbaibeche, Yamina Bensaad

“…Methodology: A multiple linear regression model is applied to examine the relationship between Islamic banking windows and key capital structure ratios, including debt-to-equity (DTE) and equity-to-total-assets (ETA). …”
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Laboratory Tests and Numerical Simulations of Two Anti-Vibration Structures Made by 3D Printing – Comparative Research by Piotr KOWALSKI, Adrian ALIKOWSKI

“…The research included laboratory tests and numerical simulations, assuming a linear nature of the mechanical properties for the materials and models of structures. …”
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A Clustering-Based Dimensionality Reduction Method Guided by POD Structures and Its Application to Convective Flow Problems by Qingyang Yuan, Bo Zhang

“…To address these issues, we propose a clustering-based dimensionality reduction method guided by POD structures (C-POD), which uses POD preprocessing to stabilize the selection of cluster centers. …”
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