Numerical simulation of three-dimensional two-phase pipe flows with GPU-accelerated Riemann-based smoothed particle hydrodynamics by Yuejin Cai, Jianguo Wei, Qingzhi Hou, Arris S. Tijsseling, Huanfeng Duan

“…As the 3D multi-phase computation demands a massively parallel framework, a GPU implementation is employed to accelerate the massive numerical simulations. …”
Get full text

Islamic Education Adaptation to Sociocultural Changes in the Globalization Era by Mohamad Erihadiana, Feri Rustandi, Cucu Munawaroh, Ali Roswan Pauzi

“… Globalization presents significant challenges for Islamic education, especially in maintaining its identity amid modernization and global demands. This study uses a descriptive-analytical qualitative approach with a literature study method, utilizing secondary data sources such as academic journals, books, and relevant articles from platforms such as Google Scholar and Scopus. …”
Get full text

PET-CT Imaging in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Narrative Review on Risk Stratification and Prognosis by Patrícia Marques-Alves, Lino Gonçalves, Maria João Ferreira

“…Positron emission tomography (PET), through the evaluation of myocardial blood flow (MBF) and metabolism using fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake, can reveal microvascular dysfunction, ischemia, and increased metabolic demands in the hypertrophied myocardium. These abnormalities are linked to several factors influencing disease progression, including arrhythmia development, ventricular dilation, and myocardial fibrosis. …”
Get full text

Digital Phase-Locked Loops: Exploring Different Boundaries by Yuncheng Zhang, Dingxin Xu, Kenichi Okada

“…This article examines the research area of digital phase-locked loops (DPLLs), a critical component in modern electronic systems, from wireless communication devices to RADAR systems and digital processors. As the demands for higher integration levels in electronic systems increase, DPLLs have become a key point for research and development. …”
Get full text

Lateralized Cerebellar Contributions to Word Generation: A Phonemic and Semantic Fluency Study by Tom A. Schweizer, Michael P. Alexander, B. A. Susan Gillingham, Michael Cusimano, Donald T. Stuss

“…This supports the hypotheses of a prefrontal-lateral cerebellar system for modulation of attention/executive or strategy demanding tasks.…”
Get full text

Effects of Exercise in Immersive Virtual Environments on Cortical Neural Oscillations and Mental State by Tobias Vogt, Rainer Herpers, Christopher D. Askew, David Scherfgen, Heiko K. Strüder, Stefan Schneider

“…Furthermore, these changes indicated that exercise augments the demands of virtual environment exposures and this likely contributed to an enhanced sense of presence.…”
Get full text

ADVANCING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WITH VOCAR-FLIP: IMPROVING STUDENT COMPREHENSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA by Asri Wibawa Sakti, Sri Rahayu, M. Muktiarni, Zahra Ghinaya, Zenita Sabitri

“…Technological skills and readiness to face the job market demands are critical. Vocational education, including vocational schools, aims to equip students for global market competition but continues to encounter obstacles in enhancing the quality and relevance of its programs. …”
Get full text

Investigating the fatigue performance of Nano-Silica-modified concrete with various admixtures: An experimental study by Sajjad Shokouh, Kamran Goshtasbi, Hamid Reza Nejati, Javad Karimi, Arsham Moayedi Far

“…Understanding the fatigue behavior of concrete structures under cyclic loading is crucial for enhancing their durability and performance in demanding applications. In this study, four types of concrete mixtures containing varying percentages of Nano-Silica (NS) (0.0 %, 0.5 %, 1.0 %, and 1.5 %) were prepared to evaluate their mechanical properties and fatigue performance. …”
Get full text

STEMMING QUACKERY ON CONSTRUCTION SITES IN ABUJA-NIGERIA: SUPERVISION AND PRODUCTIVITY NEXUS by Richard JIMOH, Suleiman SULEIMAN, Rasheed ISA, Luqman OYEWOBI

“…Quackery may continue to plague the Nigerian construction industry if clients held belief is not changed and construction foremen are not trained to meet up with the demands of the industry. Non-professionals such as foremen should be trained and certificated by Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) in order to improve supervision and by extension productivity on construction sites. …”
Get full text

Customer-perceived importance of restaurant attributes for casual dining, fast food and coffee shops by Rachel Dyah Wiastuti, Basri Rashid

“…To add, despite female Gen Z demanding more cleanliness than its male counterpart, both agree that quality of taste is the most important attribute for choosing a restaurant. …”
Get full text

Method for determination of electromagnetic parameters of submersible induction motors by V. V. Anikin, R. N. Khamitov

“…Positive and energy saving frequency control of submersible asynchronous electric motors demands a research of its work as a part of electrotechnical complexes of installations of electrocentrifugal pumps on the basis of modeling. …”
Get full text

On Mixed Flow Turbines for Automotive Turbocharger Applications by Bernhardt Lüddecke, Dietmar Filsinger, Jan Ehrhard

“…Due to increased demands for improved fuel economy of passenger cars, low-end and part-load performance is of key importance for the design of automotive turbocharger turbines. …”
Get full text

Event-Based Clustering Architecture for Power Efficiency in Wireless Sensor Networks by Kai-Ting Yang, Wei Kuang Lai, Shu-Min Li, Yuh-Chung Lin

“…In order to set up WSN in various rigorous environments, the size and power constraints are stricter due to the high demands for convenience and reliability. Therefore, power efficiency is very important for a WSN. …”
Get full text

Human-Inspired Gait and Jumping Motion Generation for Bipedal Robots Using Model Predictive Control by Zhen Xu, Jianan Xie, Kenji Hashimoto

“…In recent years, humanoid robot technology has been developing rapidly due to the need for robots to collaborate with humans or replace them in various tasks, requiring them to operate in complex human environments and placing high demands on their mobility. Developing humanoid robots with human-like walking and hopping abilities has become a key research focus, as these capabilities enable robots to move and perform tasks more efficiently in diverse and unpredictable environments, with significant applications in daily life, industrial operations, and disaster rescue. …”
Get full text

Personalized Federated Learning Scheme for Autonomous Driving Based on Correlated Differential Privacy by Yuan Tian, Yanfeng Shi, Yue Zhang, Qikun Tian

“…In contrast to the traditional differential privacy, the proposed solution guarantees enhanced privacy to meet the demands of customization. The experimental results show that our scheme is more refined in terms of user heterogeneity and the utility of data than others without violating privacy.…”
Get full text

After a Hand Was Lent: Sporadically Experiencing Multisensory Interference During the Rubber Hand Illusion Does Not Shield Against Disembodiment by Julia Eck, David Dignath, Andreas Kalckert, Roland Pfister

“…Observations from multisensory body illusions indicate that the body representation can be adapted to changing task demands, e.g., it can be expanded to integrate external objects based on current sensorimotor experience (embodiment). …”
Get full text

Morbidity and factors associated with frailty in post-COVID-19 elderly patients attended at a reference center by Ely Carlos Pereira de Jesus, Victor Guilherme Pereira, Zilá Aparecida Soares Pereira, Maria Suzana Marques, Cristiane Vieira da Silva, Leila das Graças Siqueira, Luciana Colares Maia, Antônio Prates Caldeira

“…Conclusions: The results of this study highlight the need for a well-established and prepared coordination of integrated care to meet the demands of the post-COVID-19 elderly population.…”
Get full text

Active learning framework to optimize process parameters for additive-manufactured Ti-6Al-4V with high strength and ductility by Jeong Ah Lee, Jaejung Park, Man Jae Sagong, Soung Yeoul Ahn, Jung-Wook Cho, Seungchul Lee, Hyoung Seop Kim

“…Abstract Optimizing process and heat-treatment parameters of laser powder bed fusion for producing Ti-6Al-4V alloys with high strength and ductility is crucial to meet performance demands in various applications. Nevertheless, inherent trade-offs between strength and ductility render traditional trial-and-error methods inefficient. …”
Get full text

New advances in biological preservation technology for aquatic products by Xiaobao Nie, Zhijie Zuo, Ruichang Zhang, Si Luo, Yongzhou Chi, Xiangyang Yuan, Chengwen Song, Yongjiang Wu

“…The growing consumer preference for bio-preservatives, is primarily driven by consumer demands for naturalness and concerns about environmental sustainability. …”
Get full text

Onboard Processing of Hyperspectral Imagery: Deep Learning Advancements, Methodologies, Challenges, and Emerging Trends by Nafiseh Ghasemi, Jon Alvarez Justo, Marco Celesti, Laurent Despoisse, Jens Nieke

“…This review concludes with insights into ongoing research trends, including the integration of deep learning techniques into Earth observation missions, such as the Copernicus hyperspectral imaging mission for the environment mission, and emphasizes the need for further exploration and refinement of deep learning methodologies to address the evolving demands of hyperspectral image processing.…”
Get full text