Nuclear Data Uncertainty Quantification and Propagation for Safety Analysis of Lead-Cooled Fast Reactors by Ishita Trivedi, Jason Hou, Giacomo Grasso, Kostadin Ivanov, Fausto Franceschini

“…In this study, the Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty (BEPU) approach is developed for the systematic quantification and propagation of uncertainties in the modelling and simulation of lead-cooled fast reactors (LFRs) and applied to the demonstration LFR (DLFR) initially investigated by Westinghouse. …”
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Coseismic slip distribution and 3D deformation field simulation of the Menyuan Mw 6.7 earthquake in Qinghai based on InSAR constraint by Rui ZENG, Yanan JIANG, Aoxiang YAN, Yan Cheng, Huiyuan LUO

“…To better understand the seismic deformation patterns, this study employs anelastic dislocation model and a viscoelastic half-space layered medium model to simulate the three-dimensional coseismic surface deformation, incorporating more accurate three-dimensional deformation from crustal layered models. …”
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A study on climate change impacts using lumped versus distributed hydrological models in a semi-arid basin by Farahnaz Baharvand, Ali Reza Massah Bavani, Mohammad Mahdavi, Massoud Goodarzi

“…The projections of three AOGCMs showed that the future temperature would be increased in the area, while there was no agreement between the models in simulation of future rainfall. Changes in stream flow simulated by DiCaSM model were ranged from -5.2% to 6.2% for the period 2040-2069, while for IHACRES model, the changes ranged from -37.7% to 10.1%. …”
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Wolbachia incompatible insect technique program optimization over large spatial scales using a process-based model of mosquito metapopulation dynamics by Preston LJ Lim, Alex R Cook, Somya Bansal, Jo Yi Chow, Jue Tao Lim

“…We then used the model to simulate various scale-down and redistribution strategies to optimize the existing program in Singapore. …”
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Transferable deep learning with coati optimization algorithm based mitotic nuclei segmentation and classification model by Amal Alshardan, Nazir Ahmad, Achraf Ben Miled, Asma Alshuhail, Yazeed Alzahrani, Ahmed Mahmud

“…At last, the classification procedure is performed using the bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) model. Extensive simulations are performed under the MN image dataset to exhibit the excellent performance of the COADL-MNSC methodology. …”
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Finite Element Evaluation of the Effect of Adhesive Creams on the Stress State of Dentures and Oral Mucosa by Anantha Narayanan Ramakrishnan, Oliver Röhrle, Christopher Ludtka, Roshan Varghese, Josephine Koehler, Andreas Kiesow, Stefan Schwan

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Research on Soft Rocks for the Construction of Roadbeds for High-Speed Railroad: Effect of Water Soaking Environment by Xiangdong Zhang, Jie Geng, Yuebo Xu, Zhongchao Zhou, Shuai Pang

“…The MIDAS/GTS NX software was used to develop a three-dimensional finite model to simulate the settlement patterns of roadbeds developed in the presence of natural water, saturated water, and muddy sandstone reinforcements. …”
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The impact of land use transition on ecosystem service value in Lixiahe area: Multi-scenario simulation based on Markov-FLUS model by CHEN Xinwei, LI Hongbo, ZHANG Wenbo, GE Xiaoping

“…After using this model to simulate three scenarios for the study area in 2035, namely inertial development, cultivated land protection, and ecological priority, it was found that the ecological priority scenario is the best mode for optimizing land use structure and promoting further growth in ecosystem service value in the Lixiahe area. …”
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Modelling of Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort in Passive Buildings Subjected to External Warm Climate Conditions by Eusébio Conceição, João Gomes, Maria Inês Conceição, Margarida Conceição, Maria Manuela Lúcio, Hazim Awbi

“…The geometry of the passive building, with complex topology, is generated using a numerical model. The simulation is performed by Building Thermal Response software, considering the building’s geometry and materials, ventilation, and occupancy, among others. …”
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Interspecies interactions alter the antibiotic sensitivity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by C. I. M. Koumans, S. T. Tandar, A. Liakopoulos, J. G. C. van Hasselt

“…Based on these experiments, we used mathematical modeling to simulate P. aeruginosa’s response to colistin and tobramycin treatment in the presence of multiple pathogens. …”
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Comparing Prednisone and Methotrexate to Off-label Biologic Infliximab for Management of Ocular Uveitis: A Cost-minimization Analysis by William V. Padula, Miguel Cordero-Coma, Taygan Yilmaz, William V. Padula, Michéal J. Gallagher, Jonathan D. Campbell

“…**Methods:** A cost-effectiveness analysis using a Markov model to simulate a patient cohort with posterior uveitis or panuveitis. …”
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Application of a hybrid algorithm of LSTM and Transformer based on random search optimization for improving rainfall-runoff simulation by Wenzhong Li, Chengshuai Liu, Caihong Hu, Chaojie Niu, Runxi Li, Ming Li, Yingying Xu, Lu Tian

“…These results demonstrate the model's superior simulation capabilities and robustness, providing more accurate peak flow forecasts as the lead time increases. …”
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Spatiotemporal simulation of blue-green space pattern evolution and carbon storage under different SSP-RCP scenarios in Wuhan by Guiyuan Li, Wangzhen Wang, Bowen Li, Zhongyuan Duan, Liang Hu, Jingwen Liu

“…This study, based on the causal logic of climate change, blue-green space patterns, and carbon emissions, uses the system dynamics (SD) model, patch-generating land use simulation (PLUS) model, and integrated valuation of ecosystem service and trade-offs (InVEST) models to simulate the evolution of blue-green space patterns and predict the spatial distribution of carbon storage in Wuhan to 2060 from 2030 under three SSP-RCP scenarios from CMIP6 and investigates their mechanisms. …”
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A Hysteresis Model Incorporating Varying Pinching Stiffness and Spread for Enhanced Structural Damage Simulation by Mohammad Rabiepour, Cong Zhou, James Geoffrey Chase

“…This can negatively impact the accuracy of the BWBN model in simulating structural responses and damage mechanisms in structures such as reinforced concrete (RC) and timber, which exhibit highly pinched hysteresis behavior when damaged by earthquakes. …”
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Numerical and Field Investigations of Local Bridge Abutment Scour and Unsteady Downstream River Flow From a Nearby Hydropower Plant by Arvydas Šikšnys, Narimantas Titas Ždankus, Gintautas Sabas, Oksana Barvidienė

“…Numerical hydrodynamic model MIKE 21 made it possible to evaluate existing river flow conditions and to apply the model for simulation of many different turbine regimes and to select the optimal one. …”
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Solution for Processing Pelvic Bone Metastases with Halcyon TM 2.0 on Lateral and Longitudinal Isocenters Treatment Plans Using the VMAT Technique: A Comparative Study by Morad Erraoudi, Kaoutar El Bouchiti, Yassine Herrassi, mohamed El ghalmi, Yassir Raoui, Youssef Bouzekraoui, FARIDA BENTAYEB, Lalla Btissam Drissi

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A critical analysis of public private partnership model in energy from waste projects by Junaid Tahir, Mark Atkinson, Zhigang Tian, Mohamad Kassem, Rafiq Ahmad, Pablo Martinez

“…The former is achieved through a quantitative probabilistic model for simulating EfW feasibility at the operation phase. …”
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Tradeoffs between thinning treatments and rotation periods of planted Larix olgensis forests: a perspective from carbon balance by Xueying Lin, Wei Lu, Lingbo Dong, Lingbo Dong

“…However, limited research comprehensively considers thinning in the context of optimizing the rotation period for carbon sequestration.MethodsThis study utilizes stand-level growth models and diameter distribution models to simulate the carbon balance dynamics of Larch (Larix olgensis) plantations under various thinning scenarios. …”
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Can computer simulation support strategic service planning? Modelling a large integrated mental health system on recovery from COVID-19 by Livia Pierotti, Jennifer Cooper, Charlotte James, Kenah Cassels, Emma Gara, Rachel Denholm, Richard Wood

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Retrieval of Snow Depth in Arctic Multi-year Ice Based on SMRT Model by FAN Yanfei, LI Lele, PANG Chunyu, SHI Lijian

“…The L-band microwave radiative transfer model can simulate the physical propagation process of microwave radiation signals in the Arctic ice and snow, and serves as an effective tool to invert the snow thickness of the Arctic ice. …”
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