Numerical Simulation of Nuclear Power Plant Pile Foundation Damage Under Earthquake Action by Feng Xia, Wenhao Qi, Liping Jing, Zhan Wang, Xinyu Lu

“…The research utilizes a constitutive model of concrete damage plasticity for the pile foundation and an equivalent linearized model for the soil layer. Through large-scale shaking table experiments and numerical simulations, we explore the internal force distribution within the nuclear power structure’s pile foundation and assess the extent of the damage. …”
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Relationship between Mildly Elevated NT-proBNP Levels and Heart Failure Stages in the Elderly by Rana A. Hallak, Ahmed Alakedi, Mona Kardus, Ebtihal Al Amoudi, Ameerah Munassar, Mary Jaison, Hussein Zayed, Mohammed Jabal, Arwa Al Shatiri, Fahad Al Mubarak, Adel Saad, Rama Sarraj, Jawa Sarraj

“…A cut-off value of >682.6 pg/mL offered 91.10% sensitivity and 54.72% specificity for HF diagnosis. Additionally, structural heart disease was more common in the HF group (76.7% vs. 53.9%, P < 0.001). …”
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Evaluation of polyester high-tenacity fabric and carbon nanotube reinforcements for improving flexural response in concrete beams by M. S. El-Feky, Amr H. Badawy, Khaled Mohamed Seddik, Sarah Yahia

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Arrayable TDC with Voltage-Controlled Ring Oscillator for dToF Image Sensors by Liying Chen, Bangtian Li, Chuantong Cheng

“…Compared with previous research methods, the proposed phase arbiter structure can eliminate sampling errors and improve the linearity of TDC. …”
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Green tea dye ligands to transfer toxic lead metal ions to precipitated metal complexes for polymer composite applications by Dana S. Muhammad, Dara M. Aziz, Shujahadeen B. Aziz

“…It was found that integrating PVA solution with washed PbMC solution using a casting method is a novel green methodology for delivering PVA-based composites. The structural and optical properties of PVA: PbMC composites have been examined using XRD, FTIR, SEM and (UV-Vis) spectroscopy. …”
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Quantitative Automatic Non-Invasive Assessment of Material Degradation in Historic Tapestries by Bárbara Sánchez-Cancela, Antonio Álvarez Fernández-Balbuena, Daniel Vázquez Molini, Verónica García Blanco, Almudena López Sánchez

“…This paper reports on an investigation into the development of HeriTex, a non-invasive, innovative system for evaluating the structural integrity of historic tapestries, with a particular focus on measuring material loss. …”
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Phase space electron hole in the Venusian upper mantle boundary by Ahmed Gamal, Waleed Moslem Moslem, Mohamed Saleh Yousef, Ali Yahia Ellithi

“…This study examines the characteristics of ion-acoustic solitary waves and double-layer structures. The influence of various plasma parameters on the wave properties is investigated to gain a better understanding of the formation and propagation of these non-linear structures. …”
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A python approach for prediction of physicochemical properties of anti-arrhythmia drugs using topological descriptors by Huiling Qin, Mudassar Rehman, Muhammad Farhan Hanif, Muhammad Yousaf Bhatti, Muhammad Kamran Siddiqui, Mohamed Abubakar Fiidow

“…Anti-arrhythmic drug development is challenging due to the complex relationship between chemical structure and drug efficacy. To address this, we applied machine learning techniques, specifically linear regression models combined with K-fold cross-validation, to predict critical properties such as Density, Boiling Point, Flash Point, Bioconcentration Factor (BCF), Organic Carbon Partition Coefficient (KOC), Polarizability, and Molar Volume. …”
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Research on the seasonal driving mechanisms of benthic macroinvertebrate communities in streams by Yiyang Feng, Mengyu Yang, Hao Chen, Fulin Tang, Xin Liu, Jialiang Shi, Haijun Yang

“…In this study, the community structure and diversity of macroinvertebrate benthic animals in the 18 streams, Cangshan, Dali City, Yunnan Province, were investigated in detail. …”
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Smart Chaining: Templing and Temple Search by Rajeev Ranjan Kumar Tripathi, Rahul Mishra, Shailesh Kumar Agrahari, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Sarvpal Singh

“…Second, chaining is structurally re-architected with linked lists substituted by B-trees of order 5, which gives the Templing and Temple Search framework. …”
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Thermodynamic Aspects of Pavement Engineering by B. M. Khroustalev, Tinguo Liu, Yu. H. Aliakseyeu, Zhongyu Li, V. D. Akeliev, V. T. Minchenya

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Study of ALM-802 orto-alkoxi analogues cardiotropic activity by G. V. Mokrov, A. M. Likhosherstov, V. V. Barchukov, V. N. Stolyaruk, I. B. Tsorin, M. B. Vititnova, S. A. Kryzhanovskiy, T. A. Gudasheva

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Advanced Rheological Characterization of Asphalt Binders Modified with Eco-Friendly and Polymer-Based Additives Under Dynamic Loading by Ali Almusawi, Shvan Tahir Nasraldeen Nasraldeen

“…Among bio-waste additives, 6% AB provided the highest stiffness and rutting resistance in laboratory tests; however, 5% AB offered a better balance between structural integrity and cracking resistance, making it more suitable for general pavement applications. …”
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III-nitride MQW-based optoelectronic sensors for multifunctional environmental monitoring by Xumin Gao, Dongmei Wu, Tianlong Xie, Jialei Yuan, Mingyuan Xie, Yongjin Wang, Haitao Zhao, Gangyi Zhu, Zheng Shi

“…The sensor is featured with a double concentric circle structure which supports both on-chip and off-chip detection mechanisms, being capable of detecting environmental parameters like rotational speed, proximity, and sucrose concentration. …”
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Improving the Processing Algorithm of Beijing MST Radar Power Spectral Density Data by Chen Ze, Tian Yufang, Lü Daren

“…Beijing MST radar is a unique large instrument for atmospheric dynamic structure detection in Chinese Meridian Project. It plays an essential role in the in-depth understanding of the vertical structure of atmospheric wind, waves and turbulence in the troposphere, lower stratosphere, mesosphere, and lower thermosphere in North China. …”
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NiTi super elastic shape memory alloy reinforcement for beam-column and column-foundation connection joints by Ali Rıza Arikan, Savaş Erdem

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Evolution of the precursor structure during the preparation of the nanopowders with perovskite-type LnLn’O3 (Ln, Ln’ = REE) complex oxide phase in the La2O3-Lu2O3-Yb2O3 system by Oleksandr V. Shyrokov, Tatiana F. Lobunets, Olga V. Chudinovych, Tamara V. Tomila, Andrey V. Ragulya

“…The thermal decomposition of complex oxide phases, such as perovskite, in the La2O3-Lu2O3-Yb2O3 systemwith a specific surface area of 37 m2/g, synthesised by the heterogeneous precipitation method under non-isothermal conditions of linear heating at a rate of 5 deg/min, was studied to reveal the features of structure changes in intermediate products. …”
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Prediction of building subsidence in Vietnam using machine learning techniques based on leveling results by Dinh Trong Tran, Ngoc Dung Luong, Dinh Huy Nguyen

“…The study demonstrates the potential of machine learning in revolutionizing subsidence prediction and enhancing the monitoring and management of building stability and structural integrity in Vietnam. …”
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Porous Surface Design with Stability Analysis for Turbulent Transition Control in Hypersonic Boundary Layer by Youngwoo Kim, Minjae Jeong, Suhun Cho, Donghun Park, Solkeun Jee

“…In contrast, the present study proposes a porous surface design that effectively stabilizes the Mack second mode over a wide frequency range, while maintaining structural simplicity. In addition, this porous surface design incorporates constraints associated with practical fabrication to enhance manufacturability. …”
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Enhancing efficiency of magnetic energy by implementing square-shaped materials adjacent to induction machine windings by Muhammad Afnan Habibi, Soraya Norma Mustika, Aripriharta Aripriharta, Adi Izhar Che Ani

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