Differential Evolution-Based End-Fire Realized Gain Optimization of Active and Parasitic Arrays by Rozita Konstantinou, Ihsan Kanbaz, Okan Yurduseven, Michail Matthaiou

“…This multi-objective optimization, underpinned by the differential evolution (DE) algorithm, uses a simple wire dipole as the unit element. Full-wave simulations validate our theoretical results, showing that our two- and three-element parasitic arrays achieve realized gain comparable to state-of-the-art designs without relying on intricate unit elements or resource-intensive simulations, while our four- and five-element parasitic arrays yield the highest realized gain values reported in the literature. …”
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The Application of Posterior Plate in Tibial Plateau Fracture: A Case Report by Muhammad Zaim Chilmi, Firas Febrian

“…Conclusion: A surgical technique using a posterior approach through an inverted L-shaped incision with a small medial T-plate, lateral bone graft, and roof K-wire fixation demonstrates positive outcomes for treating closed posterior tibial plateau fractures and avulsion fractures of the tibial eminence.…”
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Microstructure and Fatigue Properties of 6061 Aluminum Alloy Laser-MIG Hybrid Welding Joint by Cong Fan, Shanglei Yang, Minqi Zhu, Yishan Bai

“…Laser-MIG hybrid welding of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy was carried out with ER4043 welding wire, and the microstructure and fatigue properties of the joint were studied. …”
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Distinguishing Majorana bound states from Andreev bound states through differential conductance and current noise spectrum by Huajin Zhao, Junrong Wang, Hong Mao, Jinshuang Jin

“…By elaborating the differential conductance and current noise spectrum, we focus on the distinct characteristics of the topological Majorana bound states (MBSs) and trivial Andereev bound states (ABSs) hosted in SC wire. For MBSs with a topological quality factor q  = 1, we observe the degenerate features manifested as the zero-bias peak (ZBP) in differential conductance and the Rabi dips degeneracy (RDD) in noise spectrum. …”
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Temporal and Spatial Effect of Surrounding Rock and Supporting Construction of a Large Soil Tunnel by Wanjun Ye, Yuntao Wu, Ming Chen, Chong Gao

“…Based on the Zaosheng No. 3 tunnel of the Yinchuan-Xi’an high-speed railway, the surrounding rock pressure, contact pressure of the primary support, and secondary lining and internal force of the secondary lining concrete are systematically tested using a vibrating wire sensor, and the correlation between the advance construction distance and the surrounding rock release rate is studied with finite element software. …”
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Retrograde Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Case of Takayasu Arteritis with Left Main Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusion by Prathap Kumar, Blessvin Jino, Stalin Roy, Manu Rajendran

“…Hence, a repeat antegrade approach was tried, and antegrade wire crossed through the channel created by the retrograde microcatheter. …”
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Determining the Thermal Conductivity of Clay during the Freezing Process by Artificial Neural Network by Xiuling Ren, Yanhui You, Qihao Yu, Guike Zhang, Pan Yue, Mingyang Jin

“…By measuring the thermal conductivity of clay using a transient hot-wire method in the laboratory, the influential factors of the thermal conductivity of soils during the freezing process were analyzed, and a predictive model of thermal conductivity was developed with an artificial neural network (ANN) technology. …”
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Experimental Study on Separated-flow Transition on a High-lift Blade by S. Yang, F. Tian, C. Teng, B. Xu

“…To obtain a detailed understanding of the flow physics, experiments were conducted at various Reynolds numbers (Re) using complementary hot-wire and hot-film anemometers. Two instability regions are confirmed inside/outside the LSB. …”
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Cyclic Voltammetry and Oxidation Rate Studies of Ferrous Gluconate Complex Solutions for Preparation of Chitosan-Tripolyphosphate Microparticles by Noer Abyor Handayani, Elsa Anisa Krisanti, Sutrasno Kartohardjono, Kamarza Mulia

“…Cyclic voltammetry analysis was conducted using a configuration of three electrodes connected to an electrochemical analyser. Graphite, platinum wire, and Ag/AgCl were employed as the auxiliary, working, and reference electrodes, respectively. …”
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Proteomic Analysis of Saliva Identifies Potential Biomarkers for Orthodontic Tooth Movement by Mohd Faiz Ellias, Shahrul Hisham Zainal Ariffin, Saiful Anuar Karsani, Mariati Abdul Rahman, Shahidan Senafi, Rohaya Megat Abdul Wahab

“…Whole saliva from three healthy female subjects were collected before force application using fixed appliance and at 14 days after 0.014′′ Niti wire was applied. Salivary proteins were resolved using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE) over a pH range of 3–10, and the resulting proteome profiles were compared. …”
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A combined comfort and safety-based approach to assess the performance of advanced driver assistance functions by Michelangelo-Santo Gulino, Giulio Vichi, Federica Cecchetto, Luigi Di Lillo, Dario Vangi

“…., the time between consecutive scans of the scenario by sensors and the time for full actuation of drive-by-wire systems), it becomes possible to compare performances of different types of intervention logic. …”
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Impact of manufacturing variables on the mechanical performance of recycled glass-enhanced composites by Nathaphon Buddhacosa, Thevega Thevakumar, Everson Kandare, Sujeeva Setunge, Dilan Robert

“…Additionally, the effect of integrating steel wire mesh with 6.5 mm apertures on the mechanical performance of the glass/epoxy composites, both before and after ceramification, was explored.…”
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Electrodeposition of rhenium from chloride melts: Electrochemical nature, structure and applied aspects by Vinogradov-Zhabrov O.N., Minchenko L.M., Esina N.O., Pankratov A.A.

“…Galvanoplastic production of rhenium products, such as crucibles, ampoules foils, wire, and intricate articles, was performed.…”
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Improving Robustness of Tuned Vibration Absorbers Using Shape Memory Alloys by Mohammad H. Elahinia, Jeong-Hoi Koo, Honghao Tan

“…The proposed SMA-TVA employs SMA wires, which exhibit variable stiffness, as the spring element of the TVA. …”
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Study on Seismic Performance of Recycled Steel Fibers Locally Reinforced Cruciform Concrete Frame Beam-Column Joint by Yan Li, Rong-Hua Zhao, Dong-Yi Li, Chang Qu

“…This study can provide references for seismic performance research of steel fiber-reinforced beam-column joints and the recycling of steel wire from waste tires.…”
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Mechanical Properties of the Shear Failure of Rock Masses with Prefabricated Sinusoidal Fractures by Limei Tian, Hongzhou Zhang, Wei Hong, Yunxia Zhang, Jinghua Zhang, Wenhui Tan

“…Sandstone specimens containing sinusoidal fractures with different undulated heights were prefabricated by the CNC sand-wire-electrode cutting technology to explore the effect of sinusoidal fractures on the mechanical properties of shear failure of rock masses. …”
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Electric Discharge-Generating Devices Developed for Pathogen, Insect Pest, and Weed Management: Current Status and Future Directions by Shin-ichi Kusakari, Hideyoshi Toyoda

“…The electric discharge-generating devices can be assembled using commonplace conductor materials, such as ordinary metal nets linked to a voltage booster and a grounded electric wire. The strategic pairing of charged and grounded conductors at specific intervals generates an electric field, leading the charged conductor to initiate a corona discharge in the surrounding space. …”
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Investigating the Impact of Shading Effect on the Characteristics of a Large-Scale Grid-Connected PV Power Plant in Northwest China by Yunlin Sun, Siming Chen, Liying Xie, Ruijiang Hong, Hui Shen

“…Based on the investigation result of a 20 MWp grid-connected PV plant in northwest China, the typical shading phenomena are classified and analyzed individually, such as power distribution buildings shading and wire poles shading, plants and birds droppings shading, and front-row PV arrays shading. …”
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Interface characteristics and mechanical behavior of aluminum alloy/ ultrahigh-strength steel plasma arc welded joint by Di Wu, Xiaolong Cai, Hongmei Li, Xiaoqi Zhang, Daqian Sun

“…5A06 aluminum alloy and DP1180 ultrahigh-strength steel dissimilar metals were joined by plasma arc welding with AlCu6 welding wire. The interface of AlCu6 weld/steel joint was characterized by SEM, electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and focused ion beam-transmission electron microscopy (FIB-TEM). …”
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A High-Precision Micro-Roll Forming Facility for Fuel Cell Metal Bipolar Plate Production by Matthias Weiss, Peng Zhang, Michael Pereira

“…This study presents a new methodology to achieve tight tool tolerances when producing micro-roll tooling by utilizing wire-EDM and micro-turning techniques. This is combined with a new micro-roll former design that enables high-precision tool alignment across multiple roll stations. …”
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