K-Band Waveguide Resonator Bandpass Filter Structure With Adjustable Transmission Zeros for Producing Various Symmetric and Asymmetric Responses by Sanggu Lee, Jongheun Lee, Boyoung Lee, Jaehwan Lim, Jaesub Han, Juseop Lee

“…One of the significant features of the presented filter structure is its ability to produce very dissimilar responses through fine adjustment of tuning screws without changing the geometries of the resonators and coupling structures. …”
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Comparison of forest canopy gap fraction measurements from drone-based video frames, below-canopy hemispherical photography, and airborne laser scanning by Mait Lang, Mikk Antsov, Andres Mumma, Indrek Suitso, Andres Kuusk, Kaarel Piip

“…Angular grids of 3[Formula: see text] and 5[Formula: see text] were used to match the three data sources so as to decrease uncertainties in measurement geometries. The linear relationship between DHP and UAV data had [Formula: see text] = 0.67, with most of the deviations occurring at gap boundaries. …”
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Comparative experimental validation of microwave hyperspectral atmospheric soundings in clear-sky conditions by L. Liu, N. Bliankinshtein, Y. Huang, J. R. Gyakum, P. M. Gabriel, S. Xu, M. Wolde

“…HiSRAMS and AERI measurements under different viewing geometries have been acquired and compared for atmospheric retrieval. …”
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A Green Approach to the Production of Hybrid Diindolylmethane-Phenylboronic Acids via a 3MCR: Promising Antineoplasic Molecules by Mónica Zarco Juarez, Joel Omar Martínez, Olivia Noguez Cordova, María Inés Nicolás Vazquez, Teresa Ramírez-Apan, Javier Pérez Flores, René Miranda Ruvalcaba, Gabriel Arturo Arroyo Razo

“…Finally, the products were also analyzed using computational chemistry in order to determine their most stable geometries and reactivities by computing the respective molecular electrostatic potentials.…”
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Heat transfer enhancement in microchannel systems through geometric modification of vortex generators and nanofluid integration: A numerical study by Chuan-Chieh Liao, Wen-Ken Li, Hui-En Lin

“…These findings highlight the potential of combining optimized VG geometries and nanofluids to enhance microchannel heat transfer, offering a promising solution for high-density thermal management systems.…”
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Solar Thermochemical Fuel Production: A Novel, Validated Multiphysics Reactor Model for the Reduction–Oxidation of Nonstoichiometric Redox Cycles by Francesco Orsini, Domenico Ferrero, Davide Papurello, Massimo Santarelli

“…The proposed analytical model can be applied to arbitrarily complex reactor geometries. The inherently local nature of the model also allows the spatial distributions of the redox material’s conversion and utilization to be obtained, paving the way for optimization strategies of the reactor’s design and operation.…”
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Crack initiation life in notched Ti-6Al-4V titanium bars under uniaxial and multiaxial fatigue: synthesis based on the averaged strain energy density approach by Giovanni Meneghetti, Alberto Campagnolo, Filippo Berto, Keisuke Tanaka

“…Finally, the use of the local strain energy density parameter allowed us to properly correlate the crack initiation life of Ti-6Al-4V notched specimens, despite the different notch geometries and loading conditions involved in the tests…”
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Metallic Nanotube Array Enabling Far Infrared Thermal Emitter Performance Enhancement by Hansen Kurniawan Njoto, Alfreda Krisna Altama, Wei-Xing Lu, Ting-Hao Chang, Kuan-Chou Lin, San-Liang Lee, Jinn P. Chu, Chih-Ting Lin

“…These outcomes suggest the potential for expanding the fabrication process with alternative geometries and periods to tailor specific infrared emissions, which enables suitable thermal emitters for biomedical applications.…”
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Combining Passive Infrared and Microwave Satellite Observations to Investigate Cloud Microphysical Properties: A Review by Mariassunta Viggiano, Domenico Cimini, Maria Pia De Natale, Francesco Di Paola, Donatello Gallucci, Salvatore Larosa, Davide Marro, Saverio Teodosio Nilo, Filomena Romano

“…Recent advancements in spatial, spectral, and temporal resolutions of satellite-borne measurements and the increasing variety of orbits and observing geometries offer the opportunity for more efficient and sophisticated retrieval procedures, leading to the more accurate estimation of cloud parameters. …”
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A finite element model for biomechanical characterization of ex vivo peripheral nerve dysfunction during stretch by Nicholas C. Vasas, Adam M. Forrest, Nathaniel A. Myers, Michael B. Christensen, Jenny L. Pierce, Sidney M. Kaufmann, Kimberly B. Lanaghen, Randal C. Paniello, Julie M. Barkmeier‐Kraemer, Jonathan P. Vande Geest

“…We also developed a finite element model that can predict stretch‐induced signaling deficits, applicable for complex nerve geometries and injuries. This relationship between nerve biomechanics and function can be expanded upon to create a clinical model for peripheral nerve dysfunction due to stretch.…”
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Design Tools for Bolted End-Plate Beam-to-Column Joints by Giusy Terracciano, Gaetano Della Corte, Gianmaria Di Lorenzo, Raffaele Landolfo

“…With reference to selected geometries, the approximate equations were verified to provide sufficiently accurate predictions of both the stiffness and the resistance of the examined beam-to-column joints.…”
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Calculation of the molecular properties of five cephalosporins: cephradine, cephalexin, cefadroxil, cefprozil and ceftobiprole by Elso Manuel Cruz Cruz, Eslhey María Sánchez Domínguez

“…<strong><br />Methods:</strong> A theoretical study using quantum mechanics methods to model the structure and electronic properties of the cephalosporins listed above was conducted. Molecular geometries were optimized with semi-empirical calculations, according to the parameterized number three model. …”
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Upaya Mengoptimalkan Bandar Lurus Sebagai Saluran Drainase Utama Kawasan Air Pacah Kota Padang by Februarman Februarman

“…Berdasarkan data  curah hujan dan geometri saluran yang diperoleh dari Dinas Sumber Daya Air dan Bina Konstruksi Provinsi Sumatera Barat, serta dengan luas catchment area Bandar Lurus sebesar 9,82  km2, maka didapatkan nilai debit banjir rencana untuk kala ulang 10 tahun dan 25 tahun masing-masing 46,53 m3/s  dan 66,48 m3/s. …”
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Study on Drainage of Pavement Layers and Improvement Strategies: Case Study by Hosein Zanjirani Farahani, Atiye Farahani

“…The design of the pavement layers needs to collect data about soil properties, regional precipitation, pavement geometries, surface and subsurface drainage properties, and vehicular traffic. …”
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Surface to Groundwater Interactions beneath the City of Berlin: Results from 3D Models by Maximilian Frick, Magdalena Scheck-Wenderoth, Michael Schneider, Mauro Cacace

“…Additionally, we resolve surface water body geometries with newly available data. To assess how surface water bodies interact with the deeper groundwater at different depths in the model domain, the influence of different hydraulic boundary conditions is quantified, which indicates that the coupling of surface water bodies and groundwater strongly modifies predicted groundwater circulation. …”
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A Study of the Electronic Absorption and Emission Spectra of DBDMA Dye: Solvent Effect, Energy Transfer, and Fluorescence Quenching by Sadeq M. Al-Hazmy, Jameelah Al-Harby, Mohammed Hassan, Sabri Messaoudi, Ibrahim A. Alhagri, Ahmed N. Alhakimi

“…The rigidity of the DBDMA molecule is the main reason for the photochemical stability and the absence of a considerable shift as a result of the change in the polarity of the solvents. Geometries of ground and excited states were optimized using the density functional theory (DFT) and the time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT), respectively. …”
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The Role of Great Britain in Forming of EU’s Foreign and Security Policy in the Context of Leading Theories of Eurointegration by A. V. Groubinko

“…Such approaches are correspond to the model of selective-sectoral integration or «Europe a la carte» ofThatcherist standards, which in the process of realization under influence of objective (mainly external) factors evolved to practical embodiment of such more soft models of flexible integration, as «multi-speed integration» and «Europe of variable geometries». The noted approaches to CFSP allow government on the different historical stages to have retentive or stimulant influence on the integrational processes.…”
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Study on Crack Evolution and Failure Mechanism of Fully Penetrated Fracture Grouting Body by Hanqing Wang, Li Li, Xinwang Li, Lichao Cheng, Pengfei Shen

“…Grouting is a common method used in reinforcing fractured rock, and it is important to study the crack evolution and mechanical properties of fractured rock after grouting under the influence of different excavation rates and crack geometries. Therefore, a set of grouting molds for small-sized specimens with fully penetrated cracks were designed. …”
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3D-Printed Customized Cages for Foot Arthrodesis by Iozefina Botezatu, Dan Lăptoiu, Diana Popescu, Rodica Marinescu

“…The design of these implants is also discussed, including custom titanium trusses and lattice structures, which can promote osseointegration and fit the bone geometries. From a mechanical perspective, these implants proved to be stable and compatible with natural bone, aiming to reduce stress shielding while offering the mechanical strength needed for optimal outcomes. …”
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Enhancing Thermal-Hydraulic Modelling in Dual Fluid Reactor Demonstrator: The Impact of Variable Turbulent Prandtl Number by Hisham Elgendy, Sławomir Kubacki, Konrad Czerski

“…Future work will apply this modelling approach to more complex geometries and flow scenarios to optimise thermal-hydraulic performance.…”
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