Dynamic mechanical behavior of polypropylene fiber-reinforced shotcrete: Experimental analysis, microstructural observation, and numerical simulation by Shengran Zhang, Changxing Zhu, Xinming Chen, Jiaqi Guo, Huazhe Jiao

“…Key findings include: (1) The material exhibits strain-rate dependency: as impact rate increases, mechanical properties, toughness index, ductility index, and energy dissipation improve, but sample integrity declines. (2) At 5.143 m/s loading rate, 0.1 % PPF dosage delivered optimal performance: 33.8 % higher compressive strength, 14.6 % greater elastic modulus, 19.5 % enhanced toughness, 42.6 % increased ductility, and 23 % improved energy dissipation ratio versus PPF-free specimens. (3) Microscopically, PPF inhibits crack propagation by forming stress-dispersing bridges within the cement matrix, improving crack resistance. …”
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Sine Power Unit Inverse Lindley Model: Bayesian Analysis and Practical Application by Amal S. Hassan, Diaa S. Metwally, Mohammed Elgarhy, H. E. Semary, Abdoulie Faal, Rokaya Elmorsy Mohamed

“…The SPUIL distribution demonstrates greater flexibility in modeling various hazard rate behaviors, including increasing, decreasing, N‐shaped, U‐shaped, and J‐shaped patterns. …”
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Comparative analysis of different stroke subtype burden and future trends over 15 years in China and globally from 1990 to 2021 by Zeyan Zhang, Zeyan Zhang, Sijia Wu, Tianyu Jin, Zhixuan Duan, Zhixuan Duan, Xiaoxia Du, Xiaoxia Du

“…Joinpoint regression and autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models were applied to analyze historical patterns and forecast future trajectories.ResultsThe age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) and the age-standardized prevalence rate (ASPR) exhibited similar trends, with ischemic stroke (IS) showing an increase, while intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) displayed a decline. …”
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Temporal changes in grain yield and quality of rice varieties released in Guangdong Province, China (1990–2020) by Huifang Yang, Longmei Wu, Bin Zhang, Taotao Yang, Jixiang Zou

“…Furthermore, the development of new varieties should prioritize higher head rice rate, particularly for early rice. These findings provide crucial insights into the evolving patterns of grain yield and quality in Guangdong Province, offering valuable guidance for future breeding strategies and cultivation practices.…”
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End-of-Line Quality Control Based on Mel-Frequency Spectrogram Analysis and Deep Learning by Jernej Mlinarič, Boštjan Pregelj, Gregor Dolanc

“…These methods struggle to detect complex or subtle patterns associated with early-stage faults. The proposed approach addresses these issues by learning discriminative patterns directly from raw sensor data and automating the classification process. …”
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Driving Forces and Future Scenario Simulation of Urban Agglomeration Expansion in China: A Case Study of the Pearl River Delta Urban Agglomeration by Zeduo Zou, Xiuyan Zhao, Shuyuan Liu, Chunshan Zhou

“…The results indicate the following: (1) During 1990–2020, urban expansion in the Pearl River Delta urban agglomeration exhibited a “stepwise growth” pattern, with an annual expansion rate of 3.7%. Regional land use remained dominated by forest (accounting for over 50%), while construction land surged from 6.5% to 21.8% of total land cover. …”
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Effect of attentional bias modification on pre-competition anxiety in athletes by Jing Zhao, Yuhan Yang, Heng Zhang, Yu Nie, Qiulin Wang

“…Attentional bias correction training (ABMT) aims to modify these attention patterns with the aim of alleviating anxiety symptoms. …”
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Dietary intake and five types of mental disorders: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study by Yichun Zhang, Mingzhu Zhang, Qihua Guan, Pengcheng Liu, Wangxin Zhang, Song Yang, Hualei Dong, Haifeng Hou

“…Studies have linked mental disorders to poor dietary patterns. The study aimed to estimate the causal relationship between dietary macronutrient intake and mental disorders using a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. …”
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Multimodal analysis of cell-free DNA enhances differentiation of early-stage breast cancer from benign lesions and healthy individuals by Thi Tuong Vi Van, Trung Hieu Tran, Thi Hue Hanh Nguyen, Van Thien Chi Nguyen, Dac Ho Vo, Giang Thi Huong Nguyen, Trong Hieu Nguyen, Kim Sang To, Anh Luan Nguyen, Cao Hong An Tran, Thanh Xuan Jasmine, Thi Loan Vo, Thi Huong Thoang Nai, Thuy Trang Tran, My Hoang Truong, Ngan Chau Tran, Thi Loc Le, Thi Hong Nhung Nguyen, Ngoc Hieu Tu, Thanh Son Tran, Bao Toan Le, Van Phong Tang, Pham Thanh Nhan Nguyen, Khac Tien Nguyen, Van Chien Ho, Xuan Vinh Nguyen, Nhu Nhat Tan Doan, Thi Trang Tran, Thi Minh Thu Tran, Vu Uyen Tran, Minh Phong Le, Thi Luyen Vu, Ba Linh Tieu, Huu Tam Phuc Nguyen, Luu Hong Dang Nguyen, Ngoc Minh Phan, Thi Van Phan, Thi Thanh Thuy Do, Thi Huyen Dao, Hung Sang Tang, Duy Sinh Nguyen, Hoa Giang, Minh Duy Phan, Hoai-Nghia Nguyen, Duc Hieu Vo, Le Son Tran

“…Conclusions These findings underscore the potential of cfDNA biomarkers to enhance BC detection and reduce the rate of unnecessary biopsies.…”
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Brain-based gene expression and corresponding behavioural relevance of risk genes for broad antisocial behaviour by Jaroslav Rokicki, Megan L. Campbell, Dennis van der Meer, Alina I. Sartorius, Natalia Tesli, Piotr Jahołkowski, Alexey Shadrin, Ole Andreassen, Lars T. Westlye, Daniel S. Quintana, Unn K. Haukvik

“…Certain genes like NTN1, SMAD5, NCAM2, and CDC42EP3 displayed specificity for cognitive terms including chronic pain, heart rate, and aphasia. These expression patterns aligned with neurocognitive domains related to thinking, and learning, distress, motor skills, as determined by fMRI analysis. …”
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Optimization of Electric Transformer Operation Through Load Estimation Based on the K-Means Algorithm by Pedro Torres-Bermeo, José Varela-Aldás, Kevin López-Eugenio, Nancy Velasco, Guillermo Palacios-Navarro

“…These estimated curves are integrated into a process that calculates technical losses, both no-load and load losses, for different transformer sizes, selecting the optimal rating that minimizes losses without compromising demand. …”
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Long Distance Measurement System by Optical Sampling Using a Femtosecond Laser by Tianyu Zhang, Xinghua Qu, Fumin Zhang, Bo Peng

“…By sweeping the repetition rate periodically, stable cross-correlation patterns are acquired, and the unknown distance can be calculated from the interference information. …”
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An adaptive method based on contextual anomaly detection in Internet of Things through wireless sensor networks by Xiang Yu, Hui Lu, Xianfei Yang, Ying Chen, Haifeng Song, Jianhua Li, Wei Shi

“…With the widespread propagation of Internet of Things through wireless sensor networks, massive amounts of sensor data are being generated at an unprecedented rate, resulting in very large quantities of explicit or implicit information. …”
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Algorithmically Enhanced Wearable Multimodal Emotion Sensor by Anand Babu, Getnet Kassahun, Isabelle Dufour, Dipankar Mandal, Damien Thuau

“…Herein, a fully printed, organic wearable sensor capable of multimodal emotion sensing by noninvasively monitoring physiological indicators such as heart rate, breathing patterns, and voice signatures is presented. …”
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Positional information trade-offs in boundary-driven reaction–diffusion systems by Jonas Berx, Prashant Singh, Karel Proesmans

“…Through the concept of positional information (PI), such components are able to specify their position in order to, e.g. create robust spatial patterns or coordinate specific functionality. Such complex behaviour generally occurs far from thermodynamic equilibrium and thus requires the dissipation of free energy to sustain functionality. …”
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Failure Mode- and Time-Dependent Reliability Model of Tunnel Lining Structure Under Extremely High Ground Stress by Tao Peng, Dongxing Ren, Fanmin He, Binjia Li, Fei Wu, Shijie Xu

“…The plastic zone and the distribution of the surrounding rock stress field throughout the excavation process were simulated, elucidating the relationship between vault displacement and stress release rate. The time-varying reliability model is employed to assess lining behavior under extremely high ground stress and to establish the patterns governing its service life. …”
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Study on the age and growth characteristics of Sepia esculenta in the East coast of China based on beak microstructure by Bilin Liu, Bilin Liu, Bilin Liu, Bilin Liu, Yuzhe Ou, Minhua Zhou, Hu Zhang, Yueyue Xiao, Kaiwei Zu, Chaowen Zhu, Haisheng Hu

“…The ML-age relationship fitted a linear growth model, while BW-age relationships followed an exponential model for females and a power function model for males. Growth rate analysis showed varied growth trajectories with age, with the highest absolute growth rate (AGR) of ML observed at 120–150 days for females (1.23 mm/d) and at 60–90 days for males (1.93 mm/d). …”
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Enhanced-Dueling Deep Q-Network for Trustworthy Physical Security of Electric Power Substations by Nawaraj Kumar Mahato, Junfeng Yang, Jiaxuan Yang, Gangjun Gong, Jianhong Hao, Jing Sun, Jinlu Liu

“…Empirical evaluation using synthetic data derived from historical incident patterns demonstrates the significant advantages of EDDQN over other standard DQN variations, yielding an average reward of 7.5, a threat prevention success rate of 91.1%, and a notably low false alarm rate of 0.5%. …”
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Identification of Torsional Fatigue Properties of Titanium Alloy Turned Surfaces and Their Distribution Characteristics by Bin Jiang, Dengyun Wang, Peiyi Zhao, Hongchao Sang

“…Through finite element simulation, the plastic deformation, residual stress, and work hardening rate of the machined surface and subsurface of a titanium alloy are quantitatively examined. …”
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An investigation on prevalence of Anemia in relation to BMI and nutrient intake among adult rural population of West Bengal, India by Amitava Pal, Sujaya De, Piyali Sengupta, Payel Maity, Prakash C Dhara

“…</p><p><em>Method:</em> Anthropometric measures, nutritional parameters, heart rate and hemoglobin were measured from 310 adult subjects by using standard technique.…”
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