Mechanism of steel slag powder stabilization and improvement of expansive clay by Yinlei SUN, Chuan YU, Lei LIAO, Zhifei LI

“…To address these engineering challenges and promote the high-value, resource-efficient use of steel slag, it is crucial to investigate the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of steel slag powder (SSP)-improved expansive clay. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current research on SSP-improved expansive clay, systematically summarizing the physicochemical properties and gelling activity of SSP. …”
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Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine soaking-bath technique for a patient with chronic renal failure of spleen-kidney Yang deficiency type (中药泡洗技术在1例脾肾阳虚型慢性肾衰竭患者中的应用)... by WU Chunli (吴春丽), TANG Ling (唐玲), DENG Jianhua (邓建华)

“…This paper reviewed the clinical data of a patient with c chronic renal failure of spleen-kidney Yang deficiency type, analyzed the application effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) soaking-bath technique in relief of fatigue and swelling symptoms, and summarized the operation method and related nursing measures. …”
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A Superposed Epoch Analysis of Auroral Oval Coverage During Substorms Using Deep Learning‐Based Segmentation Models by Jia‐Nan Jiang, Zi‐Ming Zou, Yang Lu, Jia Zhong, Yong Wang, Yu‐Zhang Ma, Bian‐Long Zhao

“…However, the related studies were limited because of the absence of a reliable automated method to obtain auroral ovals from a large number of images. In this paper, we propose a new strategy to achieve this. …”
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On Modeling Agent Behavior Change Through Multi-Typed Information Diffusion in Online Social Networks by Masaaki Miyashita, Norihiko Shinomiya, Daisuke Kasamatsu, Genya Ishigaki

“…Notably, the propagation of misinformation during events such as the COVID-19 pandemic has driven collective behavioral responses, sometimes exacerbating crises such as panic buying and bank runs. The toilet paper shortage in Japan in 2020 caused by people’s selfish behavior owing to the diffusion of information to correct misinformation, which is considered a general phenomenon based on three sociological characteristics: a collective action problem, a self-fulfilling prophecy, and pluralistic ignorance. …”
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A participatory data-driven approach for unpaved road condition monitoring by Keegan Mbiyana, Mirka Kans

“…Currently, subjective visual surveys and manual methods for monitoring and assessing the condition of unpaved roads dominate, while data-driven objective methods are not commonly applied for maintenance planning and decision-making. The paper proposes a participatory data-driven approach for unpaved road condition monitoring based on the literature and an exploratory case study of road maintenance practices in Sweden and Zambia. …”
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Research progress of powder metallurgical nano-particulate reinforced titanium matrix composites by LI Shaopeng, SUI Xiaodong, WANG Meiqi, XIAO Shan, HAN Yuanfei, WANG Xiangming

“…How to introduce nano-reinforcements and maintain their stability during thermal mechanical processing has been a serious challenge for NRTMCs. This paper reviews the research progress of the process features，fabrication methods，microstructure characteristics and mechanical properties，analyses and identifies a series of fundamental issues such as dispersion and heat stability of nano-reinforced material that constrain its development，and proposes the directions for future research. …”
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IMPACT ON THE LIVELIHOOD OF RURAL FARMERS DUE TO THE ADOPTION OF MODERN AGRICULTURAL TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY IN NEPAL by Binisha Paudel, Sunil Regmi

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Comunicación de conocimiento. ?(spanish)Habilidad de los profesores universitarios? by J. Licea de Arenas, J.V. Rodríguez, J.A. Gómez, M. Arenas

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Continuous Sign Language Recognition With Multi-Scale Spatial-Temporal Feature Enhancement by Zhen Wang, Dongyuan Li, Renhe Jiang, Manabu Okumura

“…To solve the above-mentioned issues, in this paper, we propose a spatial-temporal feature-enhanced network, called STNet for CSLR task. …”
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Numerical and analytical evaluation of the compressive performance of Steel Tube (ST)-reinforced Concrete Filled Stainless Steel Tubular (CFSST) columns by Md. Imran Kabir, Munim Shahriar Rehan, Zarif Ahmed, Ann Nazmun Sakib, Muntasir Mohammad Shoeb

“…Utilizing numerical and analytical methods, this paper assesses compressive performance of Steel Tube (ST)-reinforced Concrete Filled Stainless Steel Tube (CFSST) columns under axial compression. …”
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Advances in subsurface defect detection techniques for fused silica optical components: A literature review by Hongbing Cao, Xing Peng, Feng Shi, Ye Tian, Lingbao Kong, Menglu Chen, Qun Hao

“…However, Subsurface defects(SSDs), such as microcracks, scratches, plastic deformation, and pits are often formed during mechanical processing, which can seriously reduce the optical performance and durability of fused silica. This paper first discusses the formation mechanism of SSDs in fused silica due to mechanical stress, thermal effects, etc. during mechanical processing such as cutting, grinding, and polishing. …”
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Metabolic Context Regulates Distinct Hypothalamic Transcriptional Responses to Antiaging Interventions by Alexis M. Stranahan, Bronwen Martin, Wayne Chadwick, Sung-Soo Park, Liyun Wang, Kevin G. Becker, William H. WoodIII, Yongqing Zhang, Stuart Maudsley

“…Severe disturbances in energy metabolism, such as those that occur in obesity, are therefore likely to be associated with disruption of hypothalamic transcriptomic plasticity. In this paper, we investigated the effects of two well-characterized antiaging interventions, caloric restriction and voluntary wheel running, in two distinct physiological paradigms, that is, diabetic (db/db) and nondiabetic wild-type (C57/Bl/6) animals to investigate the contextual sensitivity of hypothalamic transcriptomic responses. …”
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Optimization of Fused Deposition Modeling Parameters for Mechanical Properties of Polylactic Acid Parts Based on Kriging and Cuckoo Search by Yuan Yang, Yiyang Wang, Bowen Xue, Changxu Wang, Bo Yang

“…In response to the problems of poor mechanical properties and difficulty in selecting process parameters for fused deposition modeling (FDM), this paper analyzed the principle of FDM and proposed a parameter optimization method based on a Kriging and Cuckoo Search (CS) algorithm aimed at improving the mechanical properties of 3D printed polylactic acid (PLA) parts. …”
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Fluidized bed roasting technology in iron ores dressing in China: A review on equipment development and application prospect by Tang Z.-D., Gao P., Han Y.-X., Guo W.

“…More attention has been paid to fluidized bed magnetizing roasting rather than shaft furnace and rotary kiln roasting in recent years. In this paper, the main characteristics of fluidized bed magnetizing roasting technology and the development process of its application in the beneficiation of refractory iron ores are introduced. …”
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Anomaly Detection and Business Process Orchestration for Low-Code Platform in Power System Based on Deep-Cross Model With Data Balancing by Jin Huang, Ming Sheng Xu, Chang Ming Zhu, Guo An Wang

“…This paper presents an innovative approach to anomaly detection in electric vehicle (EV) charging platforms, centered around four key innovations that significantly advance the field of charging infrastructure security. …”
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Artificially intelligent detection of retinal pigment sign using P3S-Net for retinitis pigmentosa analysis by Syed Muhammad Ali Imran, Abida Hussain, Nema Salem, Muhammad Arsalan

“…Many researchers now use costly CAD approaches; however, the suggested solution, which uses a fundus image dataset, is quick, easy, and affordable. This paper presents a large kernel pigment sign semantic segmentation network (P3S-Net) to enhance segmentation performance and provide a useful receptive field. …”
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Depression after Stroke and Risk of Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Francesco Bartoli, Nicoletta Lillia, Annamaria Lax, Cristina Crocamo, Vittorio Mantero, Giuseppe Carrà, Elio Agostoni, Massimo Clerici

“…Despite some limitations, this paper confirms the potential role of depression on post stroke mortality. …”
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Service Learning in Medical Education: Basic Approaches to Discipline Design by M. V. Prokhorova, O. R. Chepyuk, A. E. Mazanova, N. G. Briandinskaia, S. V. Nemirova

“…The paper proposes an approach to the design of the Service Learning discipline in a medical university, based on a detailed sociological study, a comparative review of the experiences of other countries, and the results of a pilot project at the Privolzhsky Research Medical University (Nizhny Novgorod). …”
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Preparation and mechanical-electrical characterization of new complex-phase conductive concrete by Shicheng Feng, Xiaohui Zhang, Zhilei Xu, Keliang Dong, Jinfeng Zheng, Runlong Zhang, Zhaolin Zhou, Xuan Wang

“…However, the mechanical and electrical properties of conductive concrete have a competitive relationship, and balancing these properties simultaneously is a current research problem. This paper proposes a new method for the preparation of novel multiphase electrically conductive concrete fiber composites and elucidates the mechanism of its electrical resistivity and compressive and flexural properties. …”
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A case study on risk assessment and novel anchoring technology for potential collapse of high and steep giant dangerous rock mass by Zhang Yufang, Cui Jian, Yuan Kun, Liu Bo, Li Jian, Fan Jiawei, Liu Mengjia

“…Abstract Dangerous rock masses in mountainous areas seriously threaten the construction and operation of engineering with potential disaster hazards, especially the unpredictability and sudden occurrence of rockfall, which poses a huge challenge. This paper presents a systematic risk assessment and disposal of high and steep giant dangerous rock masses, which can pose a serious threat to railway operation. …”
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