Mathematical modeling and simulation of hepatitis B transmission dynamics with passive immunity and control strategies by James Khobocha Mirgichan, Cyrus Gitonga Ngari, Stephen Karanja, Robert Muriungi

“…The results derived from analytical and numerical analysis revealed that having higher vaccination coverage, better screening and more efforts invested in the treatment active reduce HBV cases. …”
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CHARACTERIZATION OF ISOBATHS IN THE CENOMANIAN RESERVOIR OF THE MUANDA FIELD – IMPLICATIONS FOR OPTIMAL OIL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT by Marlin Agolo Monza, Franck Tondozi Keto, Raphael Matamba Jibikila, Yves Bolokole Mpehenzale, Osée Mayinga Mayinga

“…Using geostatistical techniques and numerical analysis methods, the isobaths of the K, J, I and H layers were mapped. …”
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Response Analysis of a Ballasted Rail Track Constructed on Soft Soil by 3D Modeling by Iram Lamiya Hoque, Shamontee Aziz, Joya Rani Mallick, Md. Arifuzzaman Nayeem, Tamanna-E-Hafiz Maisha, F. M. Zahid Hossain, A. F. M. S. Amin

“…A numerical model developed in general-purpose finite element software is used to simulate the design train load on a deltaic deposit for a 100 km/hr rail speed. The numerical analysis analogy is grounded in the spring model, where a beam under the unit load is modeled based on the Winkler foundation model concept. …”
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Dissipative disorder analysis of Homann flow of Walters B fluid with the applications of solar thermal energy absorption aspects by Latif Ahmad, Assmaa Abd-Elmonem, Saleem Javed, Muhammad Yasir, Umair Khan, Yalcin Yilmaz, Aisha M. Alqahtani

“…Perturbation method is utilized for the reduction of the fourth-order mathematical equation for reducing the problem in to well-posed from ill-posed status. The numerical analysis is carried out by applying one of the built-in commands while using MATLAB software. …”
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Enhancement of Aeroengine Combustion Chamber Air Cooling Holes Design for Emission Reduction and Pattern Factor Control by Masoud Hajivand

“…The results of a comprehensive numerical analysis of temperature uniformity and NOx and CO emission predictions in an aeroengine annular combustor liner, conducted by geometrical modifications through design changes in primary cooling air, including effusion cooling holes, are shown in the paper. …”

Quantitative 3-D investigation of faulting in deep mining using Mohr–Coulomb criterion and slip weakening law by Yatao Li, Xuehong Gao, Jianwei Yang, Erhu Bai

“…Additionally, this study confirms that mining-induced fault slips exhibit self-similar behaviors analogous to natural faulting, with a proportional relationship between slip distribution and static stress drop, validated through robust numerical analysis. This study enhances the understanding of fault mechanics in mining-induced conditions and provides a robust framework for assessing seismic risks, offering practical insights for improving safety and stability in deep mining operations.…”
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Energy Release Analysis of a Severe Rockburst in a Headrace Tunnel Crossing a Tectonic Stress Zone by H. M. Tian, W. Z. Chen, C. S. Ma, D. S. Yang, X. J. Tan

“…Considering the occurrence of rockburst is generally induced by a sudden release of storage elastic energy, a numerical analysis based on the geotechnical conditions of the headrace tunnels of the Neelum–Jhelum hydroelectric project was carried out to investigate the variations of the storage elastic energy of surrounding rock mass during excavation in the tectonic stress zone. …”
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Experimental Testing and Numerical Simulation of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in a Concrete Mix by Bini Neupane, Kameshwar Sahani, Shyam Sundar Khadka

“…The inclusion of numerical analysis in ABAQUS CAE using the Kent and Park Model serves to reinforce and support the experimental findings, establishing the credibility of both approaches. …”
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Empowerment in Adolescent Patients with a Disability/Chronic Condition: A Scoping Review by Kennedy Austin, Carly Pistawka, Colin J. D. Ross, Kathryn A. Selby, Alice Virani, Vanessa Kitchin, Alison M. Elliott

“…Results: A total of 67 studies were included and used for data extraction including descriptive numerical analysis followed by a narrative review. Extracted data were divided into demographic characteristics (e.g., ethnicity/ancestry), type of disability/condition (e.g., type 1 diabetes), interventions used to increase empowerment or empowerment-adjacent elements, quantitative and qualitative tools used to measure empowerment (e.g., questionnaires and/or interviews), domains/outcomes associated with empowerment (e.g., self-control), and review articles. …”
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3-DOF Inertial Piezoelectric Actuator for Angular Positioning of the Optical Mirror by Andrius Ceponis, Dalius Mazeika, Regimantas Bareikis

“…In contrast, the excitation of the first vibration mode of the individual plate enables angular motion around one of the horizontal axes. Numerical analysis identified the vibration modes, resonant frequencies, and mechanical and electromechanical characteristics of the actuator, leading to design optimization of clamping beams and contact locations on the bimorph plates. …”
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Dynamic Characteristics of Metro Tunnel Closely Parallel to a Ground Fissure by Nina Liu, Quanzhong Lu, Xiaoyang Feng, Wen Fan, Jianbing Peng, Weiliang Liu, Xin Kang

“…The short distance to fissure led to serious circumferential dynamic strain, while the distance to fissure influenced the axial dynamic strain less. The numerical analysis results have a good correspondence with those of the shaking table model test. …”
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Assessment of energy management and power quality improvement of hydrogen based microgrid system through novel PSO-MWWO technique by Hafiz Ghulam Murtza Qamar, Xiaoqiang Guo, Ehab Seif Ghith, Mehdi Tlija, Abubakar Siddique

“…The achieved results and numerical analysis affirm the superiority of the proposed technique compared to other traditional methods like mixed integer linear programming (MILP), HOMER, Variable mesh optimization (VMO), and Cataclysmic genetic algorithm in optimizing component sizing, renewable production, hydrogen production, reliability, cost effective, and overall efficacy. …”
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A Typical Basalt Platform Landslide: Mechanism and Stability Prediction of Xiashan Landslide by Yongliang Huang, Zhiwei Sun, Chunyan Bao, Man Huang, Anyuan Li, Minghao Liu

“…On this basis, combined with the numerical analysis method, a finite element model of the slope considering rainfall and groundwater conditions is constructed to analyze the causes and failure mechanism of this landslide comprehensively. …”
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Seismic evaluation and retrofit of reinforced concrete structures by Mangeshkumar R. Shendkar, Adithya Tantri, Asha Udaya Rao

“…The current study proposes and numerically investigates a systematic technique for the seismic assessment and retrofit of reinforced-concrete buildings according to both material strain limit approach and Quadrants assessment method. In this study numerical analysis were made for two three-dimensional building models, namely a single-storey 30 years old existing RC building in Koyna-Warna area (Zone-IV) in India, and an earthquake-resistant designed 4-story RC building. …”
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The Mechanism of Rock Mass Crack Propagation of Principal Stress Rotation in the Process of Tunnel Excavation by Guanfeng Chang, Xinzhu Hua, Jie Zhang, Peng Li

“…In this study, the theoretical calculation and numerical analysis method have been combined with the crack propagation conditions to study the stress-driven mechanism of brittle rock crack propagation under principal stress rotation. …”
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Constitutive Model and Fracture Criterion of Q345 Steel Welded Joints by Lian Song, Genfeng Li, Cong Zhu, Huaqiang Fang, Guoqing Zhu

“…This provides experimental parameters for mechanical properties and fracture models of welded joints in structural engineering, refined finite element models considering material failure for structural numerical analysis, and basic data for evaluation and design of building structures, which have good social and economic benefits.…”
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Knowledge-driven semantic converting method of multimodal models toward a geospatial perspective by Jianbo Lai, Jun Zhu, Pei Dang, Jianlin Wu, Yukun Guo, Xinyu Yang, Na Li

“…The experimental results show that the method proposed in this article can accurately convert between BIM models, numerical analysis models, and GIS scene models, with spatial coordinate accuracy controlled within 1 mm and a conversion efficiency increase of more than 10 times. …”
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Telecommand Rejection Probability in CCSDS-Compliant LDPC-Coded Space Transmissions With Tail Sequence by Rebecca Giuliani, Massimo Battaglioni, Marco Baldi, Franco Chiaraluce, Nicola Maturo

“…Such a performance figure, being the rate at which CLTUs are discarded, should clearly be minimized. Our numerical analysis considers many different choices of the system parameters (e.g., length of the CLTU, decoding algorithm, maximum number of decoding iterations). …”
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A New Dual Steering System in a Compact Tractor by Giorgio Paolo Massarotti, German Filippini, Gustavo Raush Alviach, Pedro Javier Gamez-Montero, Esteban Codina Macia

“…To achieve optimal controllability in a dual steering tractor (a four-wheel, iso-diametric tractor equipped with a dual-hydraulic steering system), this study proposes a coordinated approach that combines experimental testing (using a special agricultural tractor) with numerical analysis of the entire vehicle, developed in Bond Graph-3D. …”
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Ballistic Impact Performance of SiC Ceramic-Dyneema Fiber Composite Materials by Kai-Kuang Wu, Yu-Liang Chen, Jau-Nan Yeh, Wei-Lun Chen, Chia-Shih Lin

“…According to simulation experiments and regression analysis, the equation for the relationship between the combined thickness of the composite material and its ballistic resistance was EAhc,hf=−6276.5+500.6hc+1512.6hf+30.7hchf−8.1hc2−113.6hf2, though there were limitations to its application. From the numerical analysis results, 8.1940 mm SiC ceramic and 6.9637 mm Dyneema fiber were determined to constitute the optimal thickness combination for a composite that features a minimal areal density and which conforms to NIJ IV standards. …”
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