Macrodamage Accumulation Model for a Human Femur by Farah Hamandi, Tarun Goswami

“…In addition, 3D finite element model of the femur prepared from imaging data with both cortical and trabecular structures is delineated using MIMICS and ANSYS® and simulated as a composite structure. The damage accumulation occurring during cyclic loading was analyzed for fatigue scenario. …”
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Study on the Color Genesis of South Red Agate and the Geological Characteristics of the Siliceous Gravel Layer by Kongliang Li, Ye Yuan

“…The aim of the study was to explore the gem mineralogical characteristics of southern red agate and then analyze its structural characteristics and color causes. The mineral composition, structure, and chromogenic minerals of Nanhong agate were tested by a conventional gemmological test and observed under the microscope, infrared spectrum, and microlaser Raman spectrum. …”
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Information Sharing and Channel Construction of Supply Chain under Asymmetric Demand Information by Guangdong Wu, Qingshan Kong, Jian-gang Shi, Hamid Reza Karimi, Wei Zhang

“…The research of information sharing focused on traditional channel of supply chain between upstream and downstream enterprises; however, the research ignores the behavior of information sharing with potential entrants and composite structure characteristics about traditional marketing channel with the direct channel. …”
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Flexural Properties of Steel-Bamboo Composite Slabs in Different Connection Methods by Hui Zhong, Qifeng Shan, Jialiang Zhang, Xiaocun Zhang, Yushun Li

“…Nine specimens were tested to investigate the stability of steel-bamboo composite structure. According to different connection methods, three types of composite slabs were discussed, including pure bonding slabs (PBSs), composite bonding slabs (CBSs), and reinforced composite bonding slabs (RCBS). …”
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Role of Glass Composition on Mechanical Properties of Shape Memory Alloy-Metallic Glass Composites by Supat Chupradit, Indah Raya, Dinh Tran Ngoc Huy, Dmitry Bokov, Pham Van Tuan, Aravindhan Surendar, Doaa Alaa Lafta, Mustafa M. Kadhim, Olga Kravchenko, Yasser Fakri Mustafa, Zaid Hameed Mahmood, Sami Sajjadifar

“…In this work, the molecular dynamics (MD) simulation was applied to design a laminated composite structure comprised of the shape memory alloy (SMA) and Cu-Zr metallic glasses (MGs). …”
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Effect of Annealing on the Properties of Antimony Telluride Thin Films and Their Applications in CdTe Solar Cells by Zhouling Wang, Yu Hu, Wei Li, Guanggen Zeng, Lianghuan Feng, Jingquan Zhang, Lili Wu, Jingjing Gao

“…The films were annealed at different temperatures in N2 ambient, and then the compositional, structural, and electrical properties of antimony telluride thin films were characterized by X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis, and Hall measurements. …”
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Colloidal nanoparticles prepared from zein and casein: interactions, characterizations and emerging food applications by Yi Wang, Wusigale, Yangchao Luo

“…In this article, the compositions, structures, and physicochemical properties of these two proteins and casein derivatives are summarized as well as their interactions and characterizations. …”
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Analysis of Nonlinear Vibration of Hard Coating Thin Plate by Finite Element Iteration Method by Hui Li, Liu Ying, Wei Sun

“…Through comparing the resulting frequency and response results, the practicability and reliability of FEIM have been verified and the corresponding analysis results can provide an important reference for further study on nonlinear vibration mechanism of hard coating composite structure.…”
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Ephedra extract-mediated gold nanoparticles on Kaolin: A natural approach for reduction and stabilization, with evaluation of antioxidant and anti-ovarian cancer activities by Hui Yang, Cui Wang, Qingjiang Wang, Feng Han

“…An analysis of the Au NPs/Kaolin composite's structural properties was conducted using FE-SEM, TEM, EDX, and XRD assays. …”
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Scientific challenges faced by Mn‐based layered oxide cathodes with anionic redox for sodium‐ion batteries by Chao Zheng, Shengnan He, Jiantuo Gan, Zhijun Wu, Liaona She, Yong Gao, YaXiong Yang, Jiatao Lou, Zhijin Ju, Hongge Pan

“…This review systematically summarizes the composition, structure, oxygen‐redox mechanism, and performance of various types of Mn‐based cathodes with ARRs, as well as the main scientific challenges they face, including sluggish ion diffusion, cationic migration, O2 release, and element dissolution. …”
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A compositional analysis of VP anaphors by Gabriel Flambard

“…Foremost among these is the very possibility of alternating between it and demonstrative pronouns, which is itself highly suggestive of a compositional structure. Further evidence is supplied by passivisation (it/this/that was done) or pseudo-clefting with do this/that (This/That is what I did). …”
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Calculation and Analysis of Nonlinear Algorithm for Stability of Nanosilica Powder Soft Soil Pile Foundation by Jinbo Sun, Li Guo, Liang Gong, Fei Zheng, Hao Hao

“…First, the soft soil foundation reinforced by the composite structure of “piles (prestressed pipe piles, (cement fly-ash gravel, CFG) piles)—pile caps—geotextile pads” is analyzed through the soft soil embankment test section of the Wenfu high-speed railway. …”
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Astor Piazzolla’s compositional and interpretive styling of his Tango Adiós Nonino across four decades of his career – insights into the emergence of Nuevo Tango by Gina-Mihaela Pavel

“…This study is a comparative analysis of nine recorded performances of Adiós Nonino featuring Astor Piazzolla himself as lead bandoneonist, dated 1955, 1961, 1969, 1972, 1974, 1977, 1983, 1985 and 1989. Compositional structure, rhythmic and melodic motifs, distinctive techniques (fraseo, golpe de gaja), instrument arrangements, collaboration formats are reviewed. …”
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Diversity of Woodland Communities and Plant Species along an Altitudinal Gradient in the Guancen Mountains, China by Dongping Meng, Jin-Tun Zhang, Min Li

“…The results showed that there were eight communities of woodland vegetation; each of them had their own characteristics in composition, structure, and environment. The variation of woodland communities was significantly related to elevation and also related to slope, slope aspect, and litter thickness. …”
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Application of optical basicity to viscosity of high alumina blast furnace slags by Ghosh D., Krishnamurthy V.A., Sankaranarayanan S.R.

“…Viscosity is an important physical property of slags, strongly influenced by the chemical composition, structure and the temperature. Experimental measurement of slag viscosity requires high temperature equipment and is time consuming. …”
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Experimental Investigations of the Resistance Performance of Commercial Cylinder Filters and Effect Factors under Humid Airflows by Shuang Zhang, Wanyi Zhang, Tailong He, Huan Zhao, Zhongping Lin

“…Several factors including the hydrophobic properties, low filtration efficiency, and the unique composite structure of nanofiber filters media can constrain the “Pjump” of cylinder filters, impacting the water-holding capacity (WHC) or avoiding the high resistance. …”
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Performance of Shear Connector in Composite Slab and Steel Beam with Reentrant and Open Trough Profiled Steel Sheeting by Alemu Feyissa, Goshu Kenea

“…The component of composite structure considered in the study contains composite slab, profiled steel sheeting, steel beam, shear connector, and reinforcement cages. …”
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In-stent chronic coronary occlusion. Efficiency of revascularization and recanalization technique by S.M. Furkalo

“…High efficiency was demonstrated by tapped guidewires with a composite structure. Repeated stenting requires optimization using intravascular imaging techniques.…”
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Study on the nuclear shield behaviors of basalt/carbon fibers reinforced PbO blended epoxy matrix composite – A novel material for thermal insulation applications by Raja Thandavamoorthy, Yuvarajan Devarajan

“…The composite exhibits improved gamma-ray attenuation compared to conventional materials, due to the high atomic number of lead, which enhances photon absorption and scattering mechanisms.Microstructural analysis provides detailed insights into the composite's structure. Morphological images show a uniform dispersion of PbO nanoparticles and strong adhesion between the fibers and the matrix. …”
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ITALIAN MINORITY IN ISTRIA: DEVELOPMENT IN CJNDITIONS OF MULTICULTURAL AND MULTI-ETNIC SOCIETY by A. Marash

“…Consequently, the composite structure of the population of Istria and Venezia Giulia with time has undergone profound changes: Latinized ethnolinguistic group assimilated by Slavic population, but subsequently was different from the Slovenes and Croats. …”
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