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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The Rh-1 Full-Size Humanoid Robot: Design, Walking Pattern Generation and Control by M. Arbulú, D. Kaynov, L. Cabas, C. Balaguer

“…After that, mechanical specifications were introduced in order to verify the robot’s structural behaviour with different experimental gaits. …”
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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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Poor sleep quality indirectly contributes to higher sexual risk-taking by increasing the likelihood of engaging in substance use among LGBTQ+ individuals by Efe Sarı, Nevin Durdu, Beril Ay, Barış Sancak

“…Mediation analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM).ResultsPSQ was highly prevalent (80.7%) and significantly associated with alcohol use and chemsex-related substance use (CRSU). …”
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Probe-based label-free SERS for identification of breast cancer-induced serum metabolic profiles in patients by WANG Meng, SHEN Xuejing, LIU Jia, SHANG Lulu, ZHANG Mo

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A DEM Study on the Macro- and Micro-Mechanical Characteristics of an Irregularly Shaped Soil–Rock Mixture Based on the Analysis of the Contact Force Skeleton by Chenglong Jiang, Lingling Zeng, Yajing Liu, Yu Mu, Wangyi Dong

“…A main skeleton system of contact force chains is an effective methodology for characterizing the dominant structural features that govern the mechanical behavior of soil–rock mixture specimens. …”
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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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Temporal and Spatial Variation of Soil Salinity Variations in a 24-year Period in Abadan District Using Satellite Images by Mehdi Mumipour

“…In addition, salt layers have a considerable difference in terms of structure (from soft to hard) and color (from white to dark). …”
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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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Complexity of unmet basic needs of children in adversity in China's fragmented child protection system - Risk and protective factors from a bioecological perspective by Ning Zhu, Ruoran Qiu, Timo Toikko

“…Participants: The study analyzed data from 1243 children in adversity and their families, covering diverse schooling levels, types of adversity, guardianship arrangements, and family structures, with children aged 6–18 years. Methods: The sample was selected by cluster and systematic sampling. …”
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Managing circular ecosystems in imperfect contexts – the case of extractive fishing in the Brazilian Amazon region by Neuzaí Marreiros Barbosa, Pedro Ibrahim Hellmeister, Adriana Marotti De Mello, Antonio Carlos Braz

“…Research limitations/implications – The paper makes theoretical contributions by presenting how a circular ecosystem management model could be implemented for an imperfect market in the Global South, as well as contributing to the literature on how the circular economy contributes to mitigate the threat to biodiversity posed by the linear economy. Practical implications – It contributes to the management practice of structuring circular ecosystems. …”
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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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Regionalization Analysis of Environmental Drivers of CONUS Grazing Land Biomass by Jisung Geba Chang, Feng Gao, Martha C. Anderson, Richard Cirone, Haoteng Zhao

“…However, the incorporation of adaptive modeling through clustering did not yield a significant improvement in the accuracy of the random forest model likely due to its inherent capability to capture regional variations through complex decision tree structures. In contrast, the multiple-linear-regression model demonstrated a substantial improvement of around 16%, with the <italic>R</italic>² value increasing from 0.388 to 0.556. …”
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