Using Gaussian Processes for Metamodeling in Robust Optimization Problems by Claudemir Mota da Cruz, Fran Sérgio Lobato, Gustavo Barbosa Libotte

“…The approach is applied to two cases: a low-dimensional benchmark problem and a high-dimensional structural design, which consists of minimizing the mass of a structure formed by bars of different materials and diameters, subjected to point loads in different locations. …”
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Plant balls from a Pomeranian lake, their invertebrate and microplastic components by Witalis Bartosz, Kornijów Ryszard

“…Two balls with similar diameters (approximately 11–12cm) were found on the bottom of Lake Białe (Kashubian Lake District) at depths of 4m and 7m. …”
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The dangers of recreational lasers: A case series of retinal injuries by Gaurav Patil, Surendra Wadgaonkar, Ketaki Bhat, Suhas J. Sonawane

“…Two patients had preretinal hemorrhage, and four exhibited macular-involving subhyaloid hemorrhage, with a median size of two-disc diameters or larger. One patient developed a full-thickness macular hole, requiring surgical intervention. …”
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Core-shell nanofibers as drug delivery systems by Zupančič Špela

“…Several of the electrospinning parameters allow great versatility for the compositions and diameters of core-shell nanofibers to be produced. …”
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A Novel Method to Prepare PolyGMA and its Application to Immobilization of β-Galactosidase by Sun Sufang, Dong Lingyun

“…After the polymer was smashed, particles with diameters in the range of 0.30 to 0.45 mm were taken as the carrier and the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs were done to characterize its surface structure. …”
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Hole Defects Affect the Dynamic Fracture Behavior of Nearby Running Cracks by R. S. Yang, C. X. Ding, L. Y. Yang, P. Xu, C. Chen

“…When running cracks propagate near to defects, the crack path deflects toward the defect; the degree of deflection is greater for larger defect diameters. When the running crack propagates away from the defect, the degree of deflection gradually reduces and the original crack path is restored. …”
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Phase Transition and Optical Properties for Ultrathin KNbO3 Nanowires by Shulin Yang, Yongming Hu, Shengfu Wang, Haoshuang Gu, Yu Wang

“…Fascicular KNbO3 nanowires with tetragonal perovskite structures and ultrasmall diameters are synthesized by hydrothermal route at about 150°C for 24 hours. …”
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Physical Properties of Macroporous Tungsten Oxide Thin Films and Their Impact on the Photocurrent Density by I. Riech, M. Acosta, M. A. Zambrano-Arjona, F. Peñuñuri, M. Rosado-Mendoza, E. Marín, P. Rodríguez-Fragoso, J. G. Mendoza-Álvarez

“…Tungsten trioxide (WO3) films were prepared using polystyrene spheres of two different diameters as a template in order to create porous layers. …”
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Exploring the impact of HAp on the surface morphology, mechanical, wettability, and biodegradation rate of PVA-collagen nanofiber bone scaffolds by Hartatiek, M I Wuriantika, W E S Ayu, Yudyanto, S E Rahayu, Nazriati

“…SEM revealed that when the concentration of HAp was enhanced, a finer fiber with diameters in the range of 80–500 nm was obtained. The mechanical test demonstrated better mechanical properties of the composites with increasing HAp load. …”
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Experimental Study on Quick‐Locking Reinforcement Model for Local Defects in Pipelines in the Rich Water Area by Zhicheng Luo, Xuefeng Yan

“…This study investigates the performance of quick‐lock steel sleeves as a trenchless repair method through full‐scale experiments on five different pipeline diameters. The experiments focus on the failure modes and critical buckling pressure of the sleeves under external pressure. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity Study of the Ternary (Poly Anthranilic acid- Graphene Oxide- Zinc Oxide) Nanocomposite by Abdulwahhab H. Majeed

“…The analyses revealed that GO consisted of nanostructures in sheet form, ZnO consisted of rod-shaped structures with dimensions varying between 39 and 63 nm, and the polymer appeared in regular, sphere-like shapes with different diameters. Thermal analyzes of the polymer showed that the polymer (PANA) partially decomposes in the temperature range (145.3-315.6 o C), and completely decomposes at (315.6, 541.9 o C), which means that the polymer is thermally stable. …”
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Industrial versus Laboratory Clinker Processing Using Grinding Aids (Scale Effect) by Joseph Jean Assaad

“…Compared to industrial tests, the cement particle size distribution curves widened and shifted towards higher diameters when grinding was performed under laboratory conditions, particularly with GA additions. …”
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Temperature Field and Optimal Design of Duct-Ventilated Tower Foundation in Permafrost Regions by Fengyun Liu, Zhushan Shao, Yan Wang

“…Several cases with different parameters (e.g., diameters and buried depths) are calculated to compare the temperature distribution around the tower foundation during the cold season. …”
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Effects of Micropit Depths on Tribology Performance of Textured Port Plate Pair by Haishun Deng, Shiju He, Feiyu Mao, Chuanli Wang

“…The conclusions are shown as follows: oil loading capacity would come to its peak when the oil film thickness is equal to the micropit depth; the optimal micropit depth is unrelated to the area ratios and micropits’ diameters. With the same parameters, the effects of antifriction is optimal when the micropits’ depth is 10 μm, while antiwear and surface integrity are optimal when 15 μm. …”
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Parkinsonian Symptomatology May Correlate with CT Findings before and after Shunting in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus by Mitsuaki Ishii, Toshio Kawamata, Ichiro Akiguchi, Hideo Yagi, Yuko Watanabe, Toshiyuki Watanabe, Hideaki Mashimo

“…The canonical correlation analysis between the CT findings and the shunt-responsive Parkinsonian features indicated that Evans index rather than midbrain diameters had a large influence on the postural stability. …”
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Unexpected Smoking-Linked High MMP-9 in Induced Sputum of Hazardous Dust-Exposed Workers by Yehuda Lerman, Abraham Moscovich, Elizabeth Fireman

“…The proportion of particles with diameters of 0–2 μ in IS samples was significantly higher in nonexposed than exposed workers and in smoker compared to nonsmoker workers. …”
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Variability of the chemical composition of the wood and bark of two tropical hardwoods from Ghana by Kwaku Antwi, Francis Kofi Bih, Sylvia Adu, Joseph Appiah Yeboah

“…For this purpose, for each of the species five mature trees with similar diameters at breast height were selected. Lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose, and total extractive content were determined from the sapwood and heartwood and bark of stems and branches of both species. …”
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Chemical Functionalization and Characterization of Cellulose Extracted from Wheat Straw Using Acid Hydrolysis Methodologies by Chemar J. Huntley, Kristy D. Crews, Michael L. Curry

“…Scanning electron microscopy analyses show that the oxidized cellulose structure exhibits fiber-like crystals with lengths and diameters on the micrometer scale. Thermal analyses (differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis) show an increase in the thermal stability for the modified cellulose at extremely high temperatures (>300°C).…”
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Synthesis of Poly(styrene-acrylates-acrylic acid) Microspheres and Their Chemical Composition towards Colloidal Crystal Films by Luis A. Ríos-Osuna, Angel Licea-Claverie, F. Paraguay-Delgado, Norma A. Cortez-Lemus

“…In this paper, polystyrene colloidal microspheres have been prepared using hexyl acrylate (HA), ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA), isooctyl acrylate (IOA), butyl acrylate (BA), or isobutyl acrylate (IBA) as comonomers. Microspheres with diameters from 212 to 332 nm and with a polystyrene content of 65–78% were prepared. …”
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The influence of contradictions in existing specifications and technical documentation on decision-making at design of compressor stations of objects of oil and gas industry by A. D. Vanyashov, A. V. Zherelevich, E. M. Vasenko

“…In work the solutions concerning the use of safety valves on pressure lines of the compressor, the rational choice and arrangement of shutoff valves and back pressure valves, the choice of diameters of technological pipelines, calculation of «equilibrium» pressure at an emergency stop of compressor installation are proposed. …”
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