Estimate of compressive strength of an unidirectional composite lamina using cross-ply and angle-ply laminates by M. Scafè, G. Raiteri, A. Brentari, R. Dlacic, E. Troiani, M. P. Falaschetti, E. Besseghini

“…The estimate of the compressive strength of the unidirectional laminates at 0°, was done by an indirect analytical method, developed from the classical lamination theory, and which uses a multiplicative parameter known as Back-out Factor (BF). …”
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Deployment Optimization of Connected and Automated Vehicle Lanes with the Safety Benefits on Roadway Networks by Zhibo Gao, Zhizhou Wu, Wei Hao, Kejun Long

“…Based on the traffic equilibrium theory, this method aims to reduce the travel cost of the traffic network and the management cost of CAV lanes using a bilevel primary-secondary programming model. …”
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Pyran-Squaraine as Photosensitizers for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: DFT/TDDFT Study of the Electronic Structures and Absorption Properties by Reda M. El-Shishtawy, Shaaban A. Elroby, Abdullah M. Asiri, Rifaat H. Hilal

“…Ground state properties have been computed at the B3LYP/6-31+G** level of theory. The long-range corrected density functionals CAM-B3LYP, PBEPBE, PBE1PBE (PBE0), and TPSSH with 6-311++G** were employed to examine absorption properties of the studied dyes. …”
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Spatial Transformation of the Higher Education System: Threats and Challenges to Single-Industry Towns by I. D. Turgel, L. L. Bozhko, M. I. Balyberdin

“…Methodologically, the study relies on the theory of structural functionalism. In order to solve the stated research problems, the authors used comparative historical and economic-statistical analyses, as well as the quick survey method. …”
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Binaural Active Audition for Humanoid Robots to Localise Speech over Entire Azimuth Range by Hyun-Don Kim, Kazunori Komatani, Tetsuya Ogata, Hiroshi G. Okuno

“…We applied motion theory to robot audition to improve the inadequate performance. …”
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Prediction of Mine Dust Concentration Based on Grey Markov Model by Zhou Xu, Guo Liwen, Zhang Jiuling, Qin Sijia, Zhu Yi

“…Then, the GM (1, 1) model is optimized by the theory of the Markov chain model. According to the relative error range generated during the prediction, the state interval is divided. …”
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Supramolecular prodrug inspiried by the Rhizoma Coptidis-Fructus Mume herbal pair alleviated inflammatory diseases by inhibiting pyroptosis by Wenhui Qian, Bei Zhang, Ming Gao, Yuting Wang, Jiachen Shen, Dongbing Liang, Chao Wang, Wei Wei, Xing Pan, Qiuying Yan, Dongdong Sun, Dong Zhu, Haibo Cheng

“…Inspired by the supramolecular self-assembly strategy and natural drug compatibility theory, we successfully obtained berberine (BBR)-chlorogenic acid (CGA) supramolecular (BCS), which is an herbal pair from HLWMD. …”
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Layout of the First-Mining Working Face in the Protected Seam for Pressure Relief by Peak Stress Shift by Xiao-Xu Gao, Guo-Jin Chai, Guang-An Zhu

“…Furthermore, based on the theory of stress transfer within a semi-infinite plane, the distribution of the vertical stress in the protected seam was deduced, for which numerical simulation was performed. …”
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On-chip integrated plasmon-induced high-performance self-powered Pt/GaN ultraviolet photodetector by Tong Xu, Shulin Sha, Kai Tang, Xuefeng Fan, Jinguo Liu, Caixia Kan, Gangyi Zhu, Feifei Qin, Daning Shi, Mingming Jiang

“…Finite element analysis and energy band theory confirm that the excellent photodetection properties of the Pt/GaN device are related to the strong plasmon absorption and the increase of hot electrons injected into the GaN conduction band, which considerably improves its photoresponse performance and robustness in application. …”
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Consequences of non-Markovian healing processes on epidemic models with recurrent infections on networks by José Carlos M Silva, Diogo H Silva, Francisco A Rodrigues, Silvio C Ferreira

“…We analytically develop a theory for the epidemic lifespan on star graphs with a center and K leaves, which mimic hubs on networks, showing that the epidemic lifespan scales with a non-universal power-law. …”
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THEORETICAL STUDIES ON THE MAGNETIC, ELECTRICAL, AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF LEAD-FREE FERROELECTRIC Ba(Zr\(_{0.2}\)Ti\(_{0.8}\)O\(_3\))  MATERIALS WITH MANGANESE DOPING by Tien Lam Vu, Hoang Thoan Nguyen, Huu Lam Nguyen, Ngoc Trung Nguyen, Quoc Van Duong, Duc Dung Dang

“… In this study, we conducted a density functional theory investigation of the structural, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of manganese-doped lead-free ferroelectric Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O3 (BZT) materials. …”
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Near‐surface permafrost extent and active layer thickness characterized by reanalysis/assimilation data by Zequn Liu, Donglin Guo, Wei Hua, Yihui Chen

“…Reanalysis/assimilation data in theory can make up for the lack of observations, but how they characterize permafrost extent and active layer thickness remains unclear. …”
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Exploration of Quantum Chemistry Methods to Explain Mechanism of Mechanochemical Degradation of Typical Organic Pollutants by Xiaohui Zhang, Xiaoqian Xu, Zeya Zhang, Liang Pei, Tongshun Han

“…In this study, quantum chemical density functional theory (DFT) was employed to first analyze the impact of electron addition and subtraction on molecular chemical bonds. …”
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Chinese Medicine on Nonmotor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease by Ka-Kit Chua, Adrian Wong, Kam-Wa Chan, Yin-Kei Lau, Zhao-Xiang Bian, Jia-Hong Lu, Liang-Feng Liu, Lei-Lei Chen, Ka-Ho Chan, Kim-Pong Tse, Anne Chan, Ju-Xian Song, Justin Wu, Li-Xing Zhu, Vincent Mok, Min Li

“…Jiawei-Liujunzi Tang (JLT) has been used to treat some NMS of PD based on the Chinese medicine theory since Qing dynasty. Here we report a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, add-on clinical trial aiming at evaluating the efficacy and safety of the JLT in treating NMS in PD patients. …”
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Frontal Pole, Cingulate Gyrus, and Precuneus Cortex Represent the Confidence Level in Prediction of Other's Risky Decision-Making. by Ahmad Shoaa Haghighi, Soroush Safari, Elahe Oloumi, Hadis Jameei, Gholam Ali Hossein Zadeh, Abdol-Hossein Vahabie

“…Conclusion: These key findings suggest that the brain's activities can represent subjects’ confidence level in predicting risky behaviors and show how metacognition in the theory of mind for prediction of others’ choices is represented in the brain’s activity. …”
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Clinical Holistic Medicine: Factors Influencing The Therapeutic Decision-Making. From Academic Knowledge to Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual “Crazy” Wisdom by Søren Ventegodt, Isack Kandel, Joav Merrick

“…Scientific holistic medicine is built on holistic medical theory, on therapeutic and ethical principles. The rationale is that the therapist can take the patient into a state of salutogenesis, or existential healing, using his skills and knowledge. …”
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Research on the Construction of an Evaluation Index System for Onboard Equipment Status Based on Real-Time Data Analysis by Fumin Zou, Ting Ye, Feng Guo

“…The research explores methods for onboard real-time data analysis and health status assessment, focusing on the working principles and status assessment theory of onboard equipment in the electronic toll collection (ETC) system. …”
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Fine Sieving of Atmospheric Particles in a Collected Air Sample Using Oil Electrophoresis by Xinyue Li, Siyu Xu, Maosheng Yao

“…The experimental data suggests that the iSCAPE relies heavily on the electrostatic field strength, mineral oil viscosity, and run time. In theory, this method can extract any targets from a complex sample, thus creating many research opportunities in environmental, biomedical, and life sciences.…”
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Potential Functions and Thermodynamic Properties of UC, UN, and UH by Shuang-Ling Tang, Yu Wang, Qi-Ying Xia, Xue-Hai Ju

“…Potential energy surface scanning for UC, UN, and UH was performed by configuration interaction (CI), coupled cluster singles and doubles (CCSD) excitation, quadratic configuration interaction (QCISD (T)), and density functional theory PBE1 (DFT-PBE1) methods in coupling with the ECP80MWB_AVQZ + 2f basis set for uranium and 6 − 311 + G∗ for carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen. …”
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Mathematical analysis of a model for HIV-malaria co-infection by Zindoga Mukandavire, Abba B. Gumel, Winston Garira, Jean Michel Tchuenche

“…It isalso shown, using centre manifold theory, that the full HIV-malariaco-infection model undergoes backward bifurcation. …”
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