A Framework to Assess the Seismic Resilience of Urban Hospitals by Peng Yu, Weiping Wen, Duofa Ji, Changhai Zhai, Lili Xie

“…The phenomenon of hospital functional interruption has been widely observed in the historical moderate-strong earthquakes, indicating that hospital functionality cannot be well considered in the current seismic design methods. The concept of seismic resilience pays enough attention to postearthquake functionality of buildings, and it is particularly significant for the urban hospitals which play critical role in the urban postearthquake rescue and recovery. …”
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Improving the Performance of Answers Ranking in Q&A Communities: A Long-Text Matching Technique and Pre-Trained Model by Siyu Sun, Yiming Wang, Jiale Cheng, Zhiying Xiao, Daqing Zheng, Xiaoling Hao

“…This paper introduces TR-BERT, a novel method to answer ranking in Question & Answer (Q&A) communities, designed to tackle the widespread challenges of irrelevant popular answers and the neglect of new questions. …”
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Finite element analysis and artificial neural network for stress distribution of an aircraft model in a wind tunnel by Ahmed Al-Mulla Khalaf, Sinan Al-Haddad, Bilal Al-Oubaidi, Naseem Ibrahim, Fawaz Abdulwahed, Athraa Hilal

“…Herewith, the provided method advances engineering simulations by making exact predictions of stress distributions necessary to improve design and structural analysis.…”
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Coupling between topological edge state and defect mode-based biosensor using phononic crystal by Zaky A. Zaky, M. Al-Dossari, Ahmed S. Hendy, Yassine Bouazzi, Attia Boudjemline, Arafa H. Aly

“…This structure has been designed to excite a topological edge state coupled with defect mode. …”
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Conceptual safeguards method proposal for milling facilities based on nuclear isotopic ratios in uranium mill tailings by Danwoo Ko, Seunguk Cheon, Jiyoung Kim, Seungmin Lee, Seung Min Woo

“…Therefore, this study aims to propose new and conceptual safeguards applicable to milling facilities and design Nuclear Material Accountancy for its application. …”
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Barriers and facilitators regarding the implementation of policies and programmes aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy in Ghana: an exploratory qualitative study by Melissa Kang, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Lin Perry, Fiona Brooks

“…Objectives This study explored the perceived barriers and facilitators regarding the implementation of policies and programmes aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy among health and education professionals (‘professionals’), grassroots workers and adolescent girls in Ghana.Design and setting We employed an exploratory qualitative study design involving interviews with professionals, grassroots workers and adolescent girls in the Central Region of Ghana.Participants This study involved 15 professionals employed in government or non-governmental organisations, 15 grassroots workers and 51 pregnant/parenting and non-pregnant adolescent girls.Data analysis Thematic analysis was conducted deductively using the ecological framework for understanding effective implementation.Results Eighteen themes mapped to the five domains of the ecological framework emerged. …”
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Improved Performance and Voltage Stability of Islanded Inverters Using Single-Loop PI-Lead Controller by Mohammed E. Benzoubir, Abderezak Lashab, Khaled Rayane, Mohammed Benmiloud, Mohamed Bougrine, Atallah Benalia, Mohamed Trabelsi, Hani Vahedi

“…This paper introduces a novel single-loop control scheme for voltage regulation in islanded inverters, using a proportional-integral-lead (PI-Lead) controller designed within the synchronous reference frame (SRF) through a loop-shaping approach. …”
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Conjugate heat transfer in wedged latticework cooling ducts with ejection flow for turbine blades by Binye Yu, Xingwei Li, Jie Li, Shi Bu

“…Besides, conjugate heat transfer characteristics within wedged latticework ducts must be clarified to achieve advanced design. This work fills the gap between geometric complexity and simultaneous consideration of convective-conductive heat transfer. …”
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Comparing apples with apples: A proposed taxonomy for "Community Health Workers" and other front-line health workers for international comparisons. by Stephen Hodgins, Uta Lehmann, Henry Perry, Nicholas Leydon, Kerry Scott, Smisha Agarwal, Hannah Marcus, Rajani Ved, Elijah Olivas, Madeleine Ballard, Dickson Mbewe, Margaret Odera, Sherlie Petit Homme, Benard Otieno, Pasipano Wutete, Angeline Chikumba, Prossy Muyingo, John Kyakuha, Emmanuel Harcourt, Morseda Chowdhury, David Musoke, Thadee Niyoyitungira, Abimbola Olaniran, John Koku-Awoonor Williams, Lívia Milena Barbosa de Deus E Méllo, Romário Correia Dos Santos, Isabela Cardoso de Matos Pinto, Ram Shrestha, Salim Sadruddin, Melanie Morrow, Eric Sarriot, Maryse Kok, Bhanu Pratap

“…Furthermore, there are programs engaging workers or community members in roles closely adjacent to those generally recognized as CHWs that use other designations, not commonly included under the rubric of "CHW". …”
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The Time Machine: Future Scenario Generation Through Generative AI Tools by Jan Ferrer i Picó, Michelle Catta-Preta, Alex Trejo Omeñaca, Marc Vidal, Josep Maria Monguet i Fierro

“…The system’s design, development, and testing progressed through three versions of prompts for the OpenAI GPT-4 LLM, with six trials conducted involving 222 participants. …”
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Flat-Panel-Rectenna With Broad RF Energy Harvesting Coverage for Wireless-Powered Sensor Applications by Yan Han, Eunji Kim, Han Lim Lee

“…To circumvent the issue of significant space occupation associated with omnidirectional antenna-based rectennas and to seamlessly integrate into self-powered applications with minimal uncovered zones, this paper presents a new flat-panel rectenna (FPR) designed specifically for microwave-based wireless power charged sensor applications. …”
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Identification of Pyrotechnic Shock Sources for Shear Type Explosive Bolt by Yanhua Li, Shihui Xiong, Yuan Li, Xiaogang Li, Yuquan Wen, Huina Mu, Zhiliang Li

“…To identify the shock generated sources of shear type explosive bolt, five kinds of explosive bolts with different states, including high preload, low preload, no preload, no piston shear, and only propellant combustion, were designed. The decoupling of four kinds of shock sources, including the collision of propellant combustion, piston shear weak surface, end of piston stroke, and preload release, was realized. …”
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Comparative Evaluations of Selected Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) Genotypes for Biomass Yield, Nutrient Composition, and Dry Matter Intake under Diverse Locations of Tropical Africa by Abuye Tulu, Mekonnen Diribsa, Gutu Fekede, Worku Temesgen, Wakgari Keba, Alemayehu Kumsa

“…In this frame, ten pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) genotypes were evaluated across three locations in western Ethiopia during the 2014 and 2015 cropping seasons using a randomized complete block design with three replications. The study was designed to determine the nutrient composition, in vitro digestibility, and dry matter intake of selected pigeon pea genotypes. …”
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Evaluation of the Environmental Performance of Seasonal Spaces in the Vernacular Architecture of the Regions With Cold Climate: A Case Study in Ardabil by Marjaneh Kharrat Sadeghi, Mahsa Javadi Nodeh, Mehrdad Sarabi

“…Incorporating these elements into the design of modern buildings not only enhances the health and well-being of occupants but also helps mitigate anthropogenic environmental pollution. …”
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Compact low-noise GeV-scale electron-positron pair spectrometer by Jaehyun Song, Youhwan Noh, Mohammad Mirzaie, Calin Ioan Hojbota, Hyeong-il Kim, Seongmin Lee, Junho Won, Chiwan Song, Woosuk Bang

“…An asymmetrical yoke design was implemented to maximize the bending power without obstructing particle trajectories. …”
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Accelerating spin Hall conductivity predictions via machine learning by Jinbin Zhao, Junwen Lai, Jiantao Wang, Yi‐Chi Zhang, Junlin Li, Xing‐Qiu Chen, Peitao Liu

“…Abstract Accurately predicting the spin Hall conductivity (SHC) is crucial for designing novel spintronic devices that leverage the spin Hall effect. …”
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Learned phenotypes emerge during social stress modifying hippocampal orexin receptor gene expression by Jazmine D. W. Yaeger, Justin K. Achua, Clarissa D. Booth, Delan Khalid, Megan M. John, Leighton J. Ledesma, Trent L. Greschke, Ashley M. Potter, Chase B. Howe, Kevin T. Krupp, Justin P. Smith, Patrick J. Ronan, Cliff H. Summers

“…The hippocampus, studied for its role in learning, is divided into regions that designate the passage of neuronal signaling during memory formation, including dentate gyrus (DG), CA3, CA2, and CA1. …”
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Research on Antenna Propagation Loss Model in Rail Transit Tunnel based on Multi-dimensional Scenario Analysis by ZHAO Yifan, ZOU Jinbai, ZHAO Zhenglian, XU Zhipeng, ZHOU Qing

“…［Result & Conclusion］ The verification results show that the above model can predict the propagation loss within the error range and has certain application value in that it is helpful to tunnel wireless communication system design, and can provide reference for the design of antenna coverage schemes of communication systems in rail transit tunnels.…”
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Graft success and seedling growth responses of cashew (Anacardium occidentalis) to three concentrations of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) and scion types by Bright Osei Poku, Ben Kwaku Branoh Banful, Irene Akua Idun, Paul Kweku Tandoh, Michael Osei

“…This experiment was conducted to determine the effects of different concentrations of IBA and three scion types on the graft success of cashews. The experimental design for the study was 4 x 3 factorial arrangements in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. …”
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Performance of high-strength and heat-resistant cast aluminum alloy and its complex shell castings for aircraft engines by QIE Juhong, XIE Feng, FENG Chao, WANG Pinghai, YU Tengfei, YANG Chaoyang, XI Honglei, XIAO Wenlong, MA Chaoli

“…The surface quality， internal quality， airtightness， and pressure resistant performance of the casting case all meet the design requirement of the product.…”
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