Laboratory Study on Core Fracturing Simulations for Wellbore Strengthening by Biao Ma, Xiaolin Pu, Zhengguo Zhao, Hao Wang, Wenxin Dong

“…In addition, different drilling fluid systems had different effects on the core fracture process. …”
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Adsorption of Reactive Brilliant Blue XBR onto Polymeric Adsorbents from Single- and Binary-Solute Solutions by Lu Zhaoyang, Long Chao, Li Aimin, Jiang Zhenmao, Liu Wei, Chen Jinlong, Zhang Quanxing

“…Moreover, the adsorption selectivity coefficients obtained for XBR onto ABSA in simultaneous adsorption tests suggested that NPA exhibited more favourable adsorption properties towards the adsorption of XBR from binary-solute systems than APA.…”
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Effects of desulfurized gypsum on shrinkage behavior of alkali-activated slag (AAS) and hybrid alkali-activated cement (HAC) by Lili Xue, Zhenkun Ni, Zhengning Zhou, Zuhua Zhang, Houren Xiong, Hao Wang, Xifeng Zhuge, Hongfei Liu

“…An insights into the mechanisms underlying shrinkage for the DSG-AAM systems was gained through MIP, 1H NMR,XRD,TG-DTG, and SEM-EDS analyses. …”
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Bioengineering in Solid-State Fermentation for next sustainable food bioprocessing by Muyideen Olaitan Bamidele, Micheal Bola Bamikale, Eliseo Cárdenas-Hernández, Motolani Adepeju Bamidele, Guillermo Castillo-Olvera, José Sandoval-Cortes, Cristóbal Noe Aguilar

“…A review of bioengineering strategies that optimize microbial growth and metabolite production in SSF systems is presented in this chapter, including novel bioreactor designs and genetic engineering of microorganisms combined with metabolic engineering. …”
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Application of IoT and blockchain technology in the integration of innovation and industrial chains in high-tech manufacturing by Zepei Li, Peng Zheng, Yanjia Tian

“…These findings highlight BD-IoTQNet as an effective solution for improving anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency in industrial IoT systems.…”
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Investigating interactions of alpha-hydroxy acids with sodium benzoate for advanced formulation and translational applications: An ultrasonic approach by Ashpinder Kaur Gill, Nabaparna Chakraborty, K.C. Juglan

“…This study investigated the density and sound speed of ternary liquid systems (sodium benzoate + water +lactic acid/malic acid), using Anton Paar 5000 M at varying temperatures. …”
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Exploring the value of digital twins for information management in highway asset maintenance by Mengtian Yin, Varun Kumar Reja, Ran Wei, Ioannis Brilakis, Brian Sheil, Federico Perrotta, Alix Marie d'Avigneau, Linjun Lu

“…Highway agencies face challenges managing dispersed asset data across maintenance processes and information systems, hindering efficient retrieval of dynamic road information for timely interventions. …”
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Enhanced Terahertz Sensing via On-Chip Integration of Diffractive Optics with InGaAs Bow-Tie Detectors by Karolis Redeckas, Vytautas Jakštas, Matas Bernatonis, Vincas Tamošiūnas, Gintaras Valušis, Linas Minkevičius

“…The practical implementation of terahertz (THz) imaging and spectroscopic systems in real operational conditions requires them to be of a compact size, to have enhanced functionality, and to be user-friendly. …”
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Research Progress on Bacteriocins Produced by Lactic Acid Bacteria and Their Inhibitory Effect on the Biofilm of Staphylococcus aureus by Xiaoge XUE, Yuanyuan LIU, Lina ZHANG, Rui FAN, Yu XIN, Jiage MA, Wei YU, Libo LIU

“…The inhibition of LAB bacteriocins on the biofilm of S. aureus is systemically reviewed. Moreover, with particular reference to the Agr and LuxS/AI-2 quorum sensing systems, the regulatory mechanisms of S. aureus biofilm formation by LAB bacteriocins are briefly outlined. …”
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The socio-ecological complexity of facing climate change: a case study from Pima County (Arizona, USA) by Le Tourneau, François-Michel, Fisher, Larry A., Zuniga-Teran, Adriana A., Wilder, Benjamin T., Boyer, Anne-Lise, Blanchon, David, Dubertret, Fabrice

“…Socio-ecological systems are in constant transformation and adaptation, with dynamic and constant interaction between the social and environmental dimensions. …”
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Study on the Different Effects of Power and Trailer Wheelsets on Wheel Polygonal Wear by X. N. Zhao, G. X. Chen, Z. Y. Huang, C. G. Xia

“…Then, the motion stability of wheelset-track systems is studied by using the complex eigenvalue method. …”
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High piezoelectric property with exceptional stability in self-poled ferroelectric films by Lisha Liu, Jiaojiao Yi, Kun Xu, Zhen Liu, Mingmeng Tang, Le Dai, Xuan Gao, Yang Liu, Shuhao Wang, Zhang Zhang, Liang Shu, Jing-Feng Li, Shujun Zhang, Yaojin Wang

“…Abstract Ferroelectric films are highly sought-after in micro-electro-mechanical systems, particularly with the trend towards miniaturization. …”
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Sustainable Mobility in B5G/6G: V2X Technology Trends and Use Cases by Sandra Roger, Carmen Botella-Mascarell, David Martin-Sacristan, David Garcia-Roger, Jose F. Monserrat, Tommy Svensson

“…In this context, intelligent transportation systems, including connected and autonomous vehicles, will be key for developing affordable and sustainable infrastructures and services. …”
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Crack Initiation, Propagation, and Coalescence Experiments in Sandstone Brazilian Disks Containing Pre-Existing Flaws by Shijun Zhao, Qing Zhang, Limin Liu

“…This study aims to investigate the fracture behaviors of cracks and crack systems in Brazilian disk (BD) sandstone specimens under compressive line loading. …”
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Health & Gait: a dataset for gait-based analysis by Jorge Zafra-Palma, Nuria Marín-Jiménez, José Castro-Piñero, Magdalena Cuenca-García, Rafael Muñoz-Salinas, Manuel J. Marín-Jiménez

“…Current automation techniques depend on specific, expensive systems such as OptoGait or MuscleLAB, which necessitate training and physical space. …”
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Fundamentals and applications of millimeter-wave and terahertz programmable metasurfaces by Xiaojian Fu, Peng Wang, Yujie Liu, Yuan Fu, Qingdong Cai, Yu Wang, Silei Yang, Tie Jun Cui

“…In this review, the recent advances in millimeter-wave and terahertz programmable metasurfaces are thoroughly presented, including the design principles and methods, the applications in the next-generation wireless communication systems, the integrated sensing and communications, and other multifunctional systems.…”
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Virulence and pathogenicity of group B Streptococcus: Virulence factors and their roles in perinatal infection by Christina J. Megli, Sophia M. Carlin, Elizabeth J. Giacobe, Gideon H. Hillebrand, Thomas A. Hooven

“…Additionally, the review discusses the significance of environmental sensing and response systems, like the two-component systems, in adapting GBS to different host environments. …”
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Deterministic multi-phonon entanglement between two mechanical resonators on separate substrates by Ming-Han Chou, Hong Qiao, Haoxiong Yan, Gustav Andersson, Christopher R. Conner, Joel Grebel, Yash J. Joshi, Jacob M. Miller, Rhys G. Povey, Xuntao Wu, Andrew N. Cleland

“…Abstract Mechanical systems have emerged as a compelling platform for applications in quantum information, leveraging advances in the control of phonons, the quanta of mechanical vibrations. …”
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Patterns of Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremic dissemination from the lung by Caitlyn L. Holmes, Katherine G. Dailey, Karthik Hullahalli, Alexis E. Wilcox, Sophia Mason, Bridget S. Moricz, Lavinia V. Unverdorben, George I. Balazs, Matthew K. Waldor, Michael A. Bachman

“…In direct dissemination, bacterial clones exit the lungs without clonal expansion, leading to lower burdens in systemic sites and more dissimilarity from the lung. …”
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Chitosan Micro/Nanocapsules in Action: Linking Design, Production, and Therapeutic Application by Yaride Pérez-Pacheco, Bartosz Tylkowski, Ricard García-Valls

“…pH sensitivity of chitosan allows for precise phase transitions in acidic environments, controlling swelling and shrinking, making chitosan suitable for drug delivery systems. pH transitions are modulated by the presence of cross-linkers by the functionalization of the chitosan chain. …”
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