Validation of the SMOS Mission for Space Weather Operations: The Potential of Near Real‐Time Solar Observation at 1.4 GHz by M. Flores‐Soriano, C. Cid, R. Crapolicchio

“…We conclude that the unique capability of the SMOS mission to perform 24 h near real‐time observation of the Sun with full polarimetry makes it a promising instrument for monitoring solar interferences affecting GNSS, radar, and L‐band wireless communications, as well as for early assessment of flares geoeffectiveness. …”
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Study of the Intrinsic Factors Determining the Near-Threshold Fatigue Crack Propagation Behavior of a High-Strength Titanium Alloy by Huan Wang, Yongqing Zhao, Ping Guo, Fei Qiang, Lei Zhang, Zhongli Qiao, Shewei Xin

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Inducing cylindrical and spherical defocus after implantation with new generation intraocular lenses improves intermediate and near visual acuity by Naren Shetty, Rohit Shetty, Pablo Artal, Reshma Ranade, Raghav Narasimhan, Rudy M. M. A. Nuijts, Abhijit Sinha Roy

“…Induced cylinder and sphere caused a favourable improvement in near and intermediate VA after surgery in both IOL groups without a significant drop in distance VA.…”
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A Feasibility Study on the Potential Use of Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy to Analyze Meat in Live Animals: Discrimination of Muscles by J. J. Roberts, J. Ch. Motin, D. Swain, D. Cozzolino

“…Near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy has been proposed as a potential method to analyze different properties in live animals and humans, as infrared light has the ability to penetrate living tissues. …”
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From Rockfall Observation to Operational Solutions: Nearly 20 years of Cryo-gravitational Hazard Studies in Mont-Blanc Massif by Florence Magnin, Ludovic Ravanel, Matan Ben-Asher, Josué Bock, Maëva Cathala, Pierre-Allain Duvillard, Pierrick Jean, Jean-Yves Josnin, Suvrat Kaushik, André Revil, Philip Deline

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Air Quality Index, Indicatory Air Pollutants and Impact of COVID-19 Event on the Air Quality near Central China by Kaijie Xu, Kangping Cui, Li-Hao Young, Ya-Fen Wang, Yen-Kung Hsieh, Shun Wan, Jiajia Zhang

“…Abstract Both the air quality index (AQI) and indicatory air pollutants of Anqing, Hefei, and Suzhou near central China from 2017 to 2019, and the impact of COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control actions on air quality were investigated. …”
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Solar-assisted radiant heating system with nano-B4C enhanced PCM for nearly zero energy buildings by Muhammed Gür, Ezgi Gürgenç, Hakan Coşanay, Hakan F. Öztop

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A Progressive Combined Variable Selection Method for Near-Infrared Spectral Analysis Based on Three-Step Hybrid Strategy by Hongmin Sun, Fanze Kong, Cheng Xiu, Weizheng Shen, Yan Wang

“…It could effectively extract variables related to the tested substance and provide a new variable selection method for near-infrared spectral analysis.…”
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Assessing the suitability of sites near Pine Island Glacier for subglacial bedrock drilling aimed at detecting Holocene retreat–readvance by J. S. Johnson, J. Woodward, I. Nesbitt, K. Winter, S. Campbell, K. A. Nichols, R. A. Venturelli, S. Braddock, B. M. Goehring, B. Hall, D. H. Rood, G. Balco, G. Balco

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The analysis of the state of development of devices for cleaning orbits in near-Earth space from large-sized space debris objects by V. I. Trushlyakov, V. V. Yudintsev, V. A. Urbansky, S. Yu. Onishchuk

“…The state of near-Earth space pollution is considered, including the dynamics of growth of this pollution. …”
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Dual-Band RFID Antenna for 0.92 GHz Near-Field and 2.45 GHz Far-Field Applications by Zijian Xing, Kun Wei, Ling Wang, Jianying Li

“…A novel antenna used in the near field of a 0.92 GHz and the far field of a 2.45 GHz RFID reader system is investigated. …”
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The Frequency Of Maternal Near Misses At Benazir Bhutto Hospital- Using The WHO Standard Tool, A Cross-Sectional Study by Humaira Masood, Tallat Farkhanda, Sadia Khan, Ismat Batool, Nighat Naheed, Hina Gul

“… Objective: To analyse maternal near-miss frequency and causes on WHO-based tools at a government hospital. …”
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Correlation Effects of Near-Field Seismic Components in Circular Metro Tunnels: A Case Study—Tehran Metro Tunnels by Seyed Amin Razavian Amrei, Reza Vahdani, Mohsen Gerami, Gholamreza Ghodrati Amiri

“…Considering the vertical component of the earthquake (such as near-fault earthquakes) on the site is an important factor to achieve real structural responses. …”
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Construction and application of a physically-based constitutive model for superplastic deformation of near-α TNW700 titanium alloy by Lixia Ma, Dingyong He, Bangjian Yang, Xiuquan Han, Jichun Zhang, Weidong Li

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Development and Integration of a CO Detection System Based on Wavelength Modulation Spectroscopy Using Near-Infrared DFB Laser by Bin Li, Shuo-Cheng Zhang, Yao-Dan Chi

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Structural features of near equiatomic FeCo-2V semi-hard magnetic alloy prepared by MIM technology by Nedeljković Borivoje, Pavlović Vladimir B., Obradović Nina, Mitrović Nebojša

“…The structural properties of a magnetically semi-hard near equiatomic FeCo-2wt%V (FeCoV) alloy produced by Powder Injection Moulding (PIM) (option by fine metal powder - Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) technology) were investigated in this paper. …”
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The effect of strain rate on macrozones of the α+β phase region during thermal deformation in near-α titanium alloys by Xiaolei Wang, Mengjia Wang, Peihao Ye, Wujing Fu, Guojian Cao, Qihang Han, Xuewen Li, Hao Wu, Guohua Fan

“…The homogenous microstructure of near-a titanium alloys is important to service in complex and dynamic environments. …”
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Deep Electron Density Depletion Near Sunset Terminator on St. Patrick's Day Storm and Its Impacts on Skywave Propagation by M. Ankita, S. Tulasi Ram, K. K. Ajith, S. Sripathi

“…Patrick's Day storm of 17 March 2015, a deep depletion of plasma with more than two orders of magnitude was observed over a narrow longitudinal sector near the sunset terminator. The controlled SAMI2 (Sami2 is Another Model of the Ionosphere) simulations indicate that a large equatorial vertical drift around sunset terminator can produce such a deep electron density depletion and strong reinforcement of equatorial ionization anomaly. …”
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Multivariate Image Analysis Applied to Cross-Laminated Timber: Combined Hyperspectral Near-Infrared and X-ray Computed Tomography by Dietrich Buck, Olle Hagman

“…CLT panels underwent nondestructive testing using near-infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging and X-ray computed tomography (CT) analysis. …”
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Surface Effect on Diffractions of Elastic Waves and Stress Concentration near a Cluster of Cylindrical Nanoholes Arranged as Quadrate Shape by Ru Yan

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