Bearing characteristics and continuous–discontinuous numerical analysis of a pressure grouting pile in a calcareous sand foundation by Qifen Cheng, Jianlin Li, Jie Liu, Shifu Qin, Tongqiang Xiong, Ge Zhang

“…The force transfer laws in calcareous sand foundations are analyzed using complex network theory. The results show that the ultimate bearing capacity of pressure grouting piles increases significantly with increasing pile diameter. …”
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An Analytical Method of Coulomb’s Active Earth Pressure Acting on Cohesion-Less Backfill Subject to Local Surcharge in Cold Regions by Li Liu, Zhen Yang, Pan Zhou, Hongwei Yang

“…The traditional Coulomb’s earth pressure theory does not consider the effect of local surcharge on the lateral earth pressure and its critical failure angle. …”
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Synthesis of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs’ Chalcone Derivatives and a Study of Their Conformational Properties Through a Combination of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Molec... by Nikitas Georgiou, Andromachi Tzani, Kyriaki Vavougyiou, Christos Papadopoulos, Nikolaos Eleftheriadis, Primož Šket, Demeter Tzeli, Tuomas Niemi-Aro, Anastasia Detsi, Thomas Mavromoustakos

“…The structure of each chalcone was elucidated through a combination of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Density Functional Theory (DFT). The substituent effect on the absorption spectrum of the two chalcone derivatives was studied. …”
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Studies of the Interaction between Isoimperatorin and Human Serum Albumin by Multispectroscopic Method: Identification of Possible Binding Site of the Compound Using Esterase Activ... by Samira Ranjbar, Yalda Shokoohinia, Sirous Ghobadi, Nooshin Bijari, Saeed Gholamzadeh, Nastaran Moradi, Mohammad Reza Ashrafi-Kooshk, Abbas Aghaei, Reza Khodarahmi

“…The binding average distance between isoimperatorin and Trp 214 of HSA was estimated on the basis of the theory of Förster energy transfer. Decrease of protein surface hydrophobicity (PSH) was also documented upon isoimperatorin binding. …”
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PROFITABILITY AND TURNOVER APPRAISAL OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by Terry Keme Zuode Odogu, Amapamo Stephen Koroye

“…Appropriately, the ex-post facto/casual comparative research design was adopted to obtain relevant and desirable secondary data from the Annual Bulletins of the Central Bank of Nigeria and E-payment Statistics Platforms from 2012 to 2020, to empirically appraise the profitability and turnover of all the 15 Nigerian deposit money banks quoted as at January 1, 2021, in the light of the non-bank led theory. Specifically, the study interrogates the effect of point of sale and online loans on the profitability and turnover of Nigerian deposit money banks, using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Linear Regression Analysis. …”
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Learning to Detect Traffic Incidents from Data Based on Tree Augmented Naive Bayesian Classifiers by Dawei Li, Xiaojian Hu, Cheng-jie Jin, Jun Zhou

“…However, TAN based algorithm would have wider vista of applications because the theory of TAN classifiers is much less complicated than MLF. …”
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Benzo[1,2-b:6,5-b’]dithiophene-4,5-diamine: A New Fluorescent Probe for the High-Sensitivity and Real-Time Visual Monitoring of Phosgene by Yingzhen Zhang, Jun Xiao, Ruiying Peng, Xueliang Feng, Haimei Mao, Kunming Liu, Zhenzhong Liu, Chunxin Ma

“…Furthermore, the sensing mechanism was rigorously validated through high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. As a result, this fluorescent probing system for phosgene can be effectively adapted for real-time, high-sensitivity sensing and used as a test strip for visual monitoring without the need for specific equipment, which will also provide a new strategy for the fluorescent detection of other toxic materials.…”
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A Novel Model-Free Intelligent Proportional-Integral Supertwisting Nonlinear Fractional-Order Sliding Mode Control of PMSM Speed Regulation System by Peng Gao, Xiaodong Lv, Huimin Ouyang, Lei Mei, Guangming Zhang

“…Moreover, the stability of the proposed hybrid MF-iPI-ST-NLFOSMC strategy is proved by the Lyapunov stability theorem and fractional-order theory. Finally, the simulations and comparison results verify that the hybrid MF-iPI-ST-NLFOSMC strategy proposed in this paper has better performance than the other model-free controllers in terms of the static characteristic, dynamic characteristic, and robustness.…”
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Older adults do not consistently overestimate their action opportunities across different settings by Isabel Bauer, Milena S. Gölz, Lisa Finkel, Maddalena Blasizzo, Sarah E. M. Stoll, Jennifer Randerath

“…We examined older adults’ (n = 40) judgment tendencies in four different tasks by use of a detection theory approach. The tasks’ setting differed in their boundaries’ proximity to the actor with either proximal (e.g., judging one’s hand fit into an opening) or distal boundaries (e.g., judging the reachability of a distant object). …”
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The Passing Fads and Emergent Trends of Project Culture in Construction Industry by Qinghua He, Jin Li, Jingyuan Wan, Zhenyu Zhang, Zhen Chen

“…These findings make a firm foundation for the exploration of project culture from multiperspectives in theory and practice.…”
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Mechanisms of Visible Light Photocatalysis in N-Doped Anatase TiO2 with Oxygen Vacancies from GGA+U Calculations by Hsuan-Chung Wu, Yu-Siang Lin, Syuan-Wei Lin

“…We have systematically studied the photocatalytic mechanisms of nitrogen doping in anatase TiO2 using first-principles calculations based on density functional theory, employing Hubbard U (8.47 eV) on-site correction. …”
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Deformation performance of aramid honeycomb core layer on partial layup structure outside plane by LU Zhengbin, SUN Wei, WEI Ning, LIU Lu, LI Qiong, LYU Xiulei

“…This article analyzes the out-of-plane local deformation performance of honeycombs using numerical methods by establishing a finite element quantitative analysis model，combining typical structural experimental verification methods，using full-body modeling and elastic mechanics plate bending theory. It explores the influence of key factors such as honeycomb thickness and external pressure on honeycomb deformation，and verifies the local surface fitting method of super-honeycomb deformation limits. …”
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Theoretical Analysis of the Optical Response of Silicon/Silica/Gold Multishell Nanoparticles in Biological Tissue by Wajdi Chaabani, Abdallah Chehaidar, Julien Proust, Jérôme Plain

“…The scattering and absorption efficiencies of light by a single silicon/silica/gold spherical multishell in biological tissues are analyzed theoretically in the framework of Lorenz–Mie theory and finite-difference time-domain formalism. …”
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Detection and Prediction of Internal Damage in the Ancient Timber Structure Based on Optimal Combined Model by Ziyi Wang, Donghui Ma, Wei Qian, Wei Wang, Xiaodong Guo, Qingfeng Xu, Junhong Huan, Zhongwei Gao

“…In addition, the analysis results based upon cross-validation theory show the combined forecasting model based on the IOWA operator has the best applicability, which provides a new practical method for evaluating internal damage of timber components in ancient buildings.…”
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Thermophysical analysis of time-dependent magnetized Casson hybrid nanofluid flow (Cu + GO/Kerosene Oil) using Darcy-Forchheimer and thermal radiative models for industrial cooling... by Amal F. Alharbi, Fida Mohammad, Muhammad Usman, Naseem Khan, Walid Abushiba

“…The hybrid nanofluid consists of three nanoparticles—Copper and Graphene Oxide—suspended in Kerosene Oil, selected for their stable and superior thermal properties. The theory of Darcy-Forchheimer, along with the suction and injection effect, is applied to refine the flow behaviour and enhance heat transfer efficiency. …”
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Augmentation of Tonic GABAA Inhibition in Absence Epilepsy: Therapeutic Value of Inverse Agonists at Extrasynaptic GABAA Receptors by Adam C. Errington, David W. Cope, Vincenzo Crunelli

“…These results challenge the existing theory that typical absence seizures are underpinned by a widespread loss of GABAergic function in thalamocortical circuits and illustrate a vital role for astrocytes in the pathology of typical absence epilepsy. …”
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Enhancing the Out-Coupling Efficiency of Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Using Two-Dimensional Periodic Nanostructures by Qingyang Yue, Wei Li, Fanmin Kong, Kang Li

“…Furthermore, the phenomena was analyzed using the mode theory and it demonstrated that the overlap between the mode and PhCs was related to the distribution of vertical mode profiles. …”
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Three-Dimensional Microwave Imaging for Concealed Weapon Detection Using Range Stacking Technique by Weixian Tan, Pingping Huang, Zengshu Huang, Yaolong Qi, Wenqin Wang

“…In this paper, from an alternative viewpoint, we propose a novel interpolation-free imaging algorithm based on wavefront reconstruction theory. The algorithm is an extension of the 2D range stacking algorithm (RSA) with the advantages of low computational cost and high precision. …”
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On Modelling and Investigating User Acceptance of Highly Automated Passenger Vehicles by Ilias E. Panagiotopoulos, George J. Dimitrakopoulos, Gabriele Keraite

“…Through an online questionnaire-based survey conducted among European adults, we extend the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework to incorporate three additional constructs: perceived reliability/trust, perceived financial cost, and perceived driving enjoyment. …”
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Chaos-Based Engineering Applications with a 6D Memristive Multistable Hyperchaotic System and a 2D SF-SIMM Hyperchaotic Map by Fei Yu, Shuai Qian, Xi Chen, Yuanyuan Huang, Shuo Cai, Jie Jin, Sichun Du

“…In recent years, the research of chaos theory has developed from simple cognition and analysis to practical engineering application. …”
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