Research on Temporal and Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Microseismic Events of Slip-Type Rockburst by Kun Xu, Leibo Song, Wenjie Song, Jiangtao He, Liping Li, Ge Yan, Qin Chen, Gang Wang

“…The slip-type rockburst was mainly affected by structural plane; it is due to the accumulation of elastic strain energy at the structural plane and the sudden release under the action of unloading or disturbance, driving the block on the structure surface fast slide, mainly manifested as the sliding of large blocks of surrounding rock, and forming a “V” shape pit blasting or cuneate blasting crater, as well as destruction with crackle. …”
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The application of methodological approach to strategic choice and robustness analysis (Case study: Deciding on product sales promotion and advancement) by Mohammadreza Mehregan, Sahar Jafari, Amir Azara, Shirin Zahedi

“…Also, these questionnaires were aggregated using the arithmetic mean.Findings: This study presented a combined approach of strategic choice and robustness analysis to structuring and selecting the final scenario in a decision process. …”
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A Systematic Overview of Fuzzy-Random Option Pricing in Discrete Time and Fuzzy-Random Binomial Extension Sensitive Interest Rate Pricing by Jorge de Andrés-Sánchez

“…However, the exploration of its application to the term structure of interest-sensitive interest rate assets is very rare. …”
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A Case Study of Complex Policy Design: The Systems Engineering Approach by Shqipe Buzuku, Javier Farfan, Kari Harmaa, Andrzej Kraslawski, Tuomo Kässi

“…Design, structure, modelling, and analysis of complex systems can significantly benefit from a systematic approach. …”
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The Stability Analysis of Roadway near Faults under Complex High Stress by Biao Zhang, Huaqiang Zhou, Qingliang Chang, Xu Zhao, Yuantian Sun

“…Based on geological conditions of 3318 working face haulage roadway in Xuchang Coal Mine, as well as the space-time relationship with surrounding gob, theoretical analysis and numerical simulation were used to study the influence of fault structure on the original rock stress of 3318 working face transport roadway. …”
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Retinal Neuropathy in IGT Stage of OLETF Rats: Another Characteristic Change of Diabetic Retinopathy by Zhenhong Guo, Xiaoyue Sun, Juhong Yang, Jinlan Xie, Feifei Zhong, Xinran Li, Yi Zhang, Fei Han, Xiaoyun Yang, Shaohua Yang, Wei Zhou, Baocheng Chang

“…Significant damage to the retinal structure, especially in retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), was observed in the IGT stage. …”
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Brazil’s Artificial Intelligence Plan (PBIA) of 2024: Enabler of AI sovereignty? by Germano P. Johansson Neto, Viviane C. Farias da Costa, Walter Britto Gaspar

“…The study finds that the PBIA’s structural actions support six of the KASE enablers, in the following order of priority: algorithms, data, computing capacity, education, electricity, and cybersecurity. …”
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A wideband coaxial-to-waveguide transition devised with topology optimization by Md. Sazzad Hossain, Jane M. Lehr, Andrew Fierro, Edl Schamiloglu

“…The optimized patch structure is fabricated and its performance verified in the frequency range 8-12 GHz.…”
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Decentralized Optimization Algorithms for Variable Speed Pumps Operation Based on Local Interaction Game by Shi-Qiang Wang, Jian-Chun Xing, Zi-Yan Jiang, Yun-Chuang Dai

“…The results provide support for the validity of the proposed algorithms and control structure.…”
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The medial and lateral orbitofrontal cortex jointly represent the cognitive map of task space by Liwei Tan, Yidan Qiu, Lixin Qiu, Shuting Lin, Jinhui Li, Jiajun Liao, Yuting Zhang, Wei Zou, Ruiwang Huang

“…Abstract A cognitive map is an internal model of the world’s causal structure, crucial for adaptive behaviors. The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) is central node to decision-making and cognitive map representation. …”
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Defect-assisted reversible phase transition in mono- and few-layer ReS2 by George Zograf, Andrew B. Yankovich, Betül Küçüköz, Abhay V. Agrawal, Alexander Yu. Polyakov, Joachim Ciers, Fredrik Eriksson, Åsa Haglund, Paul Erhart, Tomasz J. Antosiewicz, Eva Olsson, Timur O. Shegai

“…Abstract 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials have attracted interest due to their remarkable excitonic, optical, electrical, and mechanical properties, which are dependent on their crystal structure. Consequently, controlling the crystal structure of these materials is essential for fine-tuning their performance, e.g., linear and nonlinear optical, as well as charge transport properties. …”
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The Modeling Research on the Early-Age Shrinkage of UHPFRC in Different Curing Conditions by Song Han, Yazhou Liu, Dan Liu, Mingzhe An, Ziruo Yu

“…This research provides theoretical support for the structural design and engineering application of UHPFRC.…”
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Temperature Dependence on Microstructure, Crystallization Orientation, and Piezoelectric Properties of ZnO Films by Ke Deng, Zhonghao Liu, Hulin Liu, Yanxiang Chen, Shang Li, Shuren Guo, Boyu Xiu, Xuanpu Dong, Huatang Cao

“…It was found that annealing significantly increases the grain size and optimizes the columnar crystal structure, though excessive high-temperature annealing leads to structural degradation. …”
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The Influence of Ground Fly Ash on Cement Hydration and Mechanical Property of Mortar by Jingjing Feng, Jianwei Sun, Peiyu Yan

“…The ground fly ash is better than grade I fly ash to optimize the pore structure of hardened pastes. It can significantly reduce the number of harmful pores (>20 nm) and increase the number of harmless pores (<20 nm), which refines the pore structure and makes the structure denser.…”
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The educational management for equal opportunities and fostering excellence in school: a best practice case study by MENASHKO Yfat, PESTUSHKO Nina

“…The present study examines the organizational structure of educational management and its main components: the pedagogical component, the organizational component, team promotion and the community component. …”
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IMPLEMENTATION OF 454 LIFE SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY PRACTICES by N. G. Zinyakov, Ye. V. Ovchinnikova, S. P. Lazareva, A. A. Kozlov, I. A. Chvalas

“…Infectious laryngotracheitis virus and avian adeno-associated virus genome structure was characterized.…”
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On Subtree Number Index of Generalized Book Graphs, Fan Graphs, and Wheel Graphs by Daoqiang Sun, Zhengying Zhao, Xiaoxiao Li, Jiayi Cao, Yu Yang

“…With generating function and structural analysis, this paper presents the subtree generating functions and the subtree number index of generalized book graphs, generalized fan graphs, and generalized wheel graphs, respectively. …”
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Mathematical modelling of tuberculosis epidemics by Juan Pablo Aparicio, Carlos Castillo-Chávez

“…Furthermore,the effects of population growth, stochasticity, clustering ofcontacts, and age structure on disease dynamics are explored. Thisframework is used to asses the possible causes for the observedhistorical decline of tuberculosis notifications.…”
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Verification of Some Topological Indices of Y-Junction Based Nanostructures by M-Polynomials by Muhammad Azeem, Muhammad Kamran Jamil, Aisha Javed, Ali Ahmad

“…The concept of M-polynomials determines the algebraic form of a system or network. It creates a structure into an algebraic equation and makes work easy to do on such a structure. …”
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Clinical Steps for Restoration of Fractured Anterior Teeth: Color Protocol with Non-VITA Scale by Ubiracy Gaião, Leonardo Fernandes da Cunha, Cibele de Almeida Kintopp, André Vivan Garcia, Carla Castiglia Gonzaga, Alexandre Moro, Gisele Maria Correr

“…This paper demonstrates the color selection and clinical sequence for the natural reproduction of tooth structure using a resin system that does not follow the VITA classical scale.…”
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