Massively parallel phase field fracture simulations on supercomputers: towards multi-billion degree-of-freedom computations by Zakaria Chafia, Julien Yvonnet, Jérémy Bleyer, Stéphane Vincent, Simon El Ouafa

“…This framework uses the finite-element method on 3D structured meshes, and was developed for distributed memory machines using the Message Passing Interface (MPI) for workload distribution and data communication between processes. …”
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Mathematical Symbolism in Yann Martel’s Novel Life of Pi (2001) by Aleksei N. Nikulin

“…The symbolism generated by these images contributes to revealing the mythological code of the main character’s name, structuring the novel chronotope, clarifying the dominant motif of the story, which is intended to illustrate the inner evolution of the protagonist. …”
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Exploring the knowledge mapping and research trends of cross-border e-commerce by Yi Cui, Yi Shi, Meng Gu, Jie Li

“…Conclusion: This study offers a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of CBEC, providing a structured framework to understand its evolution. Contribution: It identifies key trends and emerging research themes, contributing theoretical insights into the interplay between technologies and cross-border trade, while offering practical guidance for industry adaptation.…”
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Chaotic behavior, sensitivity analysis and Jacobian elliptic function solution of M-fractional paraxial wave with Kerr law nonlinearity. by Md Mamunur Roshid, Mohammad Safi Ullah, M M Rahman, Harun-Or- Roshid

“…This approximation assumes that the wavefronts are nearly parallel to the axis of propagation, allowing for simplifications that make the equation particularly useful in studying beam-like structures such as laser beams and optical solitons. …”
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Rethinking Vehicle Architecture Through Softwarization and Servitization by Alaa Khamis, Partha Goswami

“…This paper explores the industry’s shift from a hardware-centric paradigm to one defined by software and presents a comprehensive review of SDVs, structured around a systematic analysis of scientific publications and patents. …”
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An Assessment Approach to Urban Economic Resilience of the Rust Belt in China by Shan Man, Xiangli Wu, Yongchun Yang, Qingmin Meng

“…Coastal cities should focus on increasing the diversity of their economic structures and creating positive trends of economic and social development. …”
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Detailed seismic velocity of the incoming subducting sediments in the 2004 great Sumatra earthquake rupture zone from full waveform inversion of long offset seismic data by Yanfang Qin, Satish C. Singh

“…We also find another low‐velocity layer within the sediments that may act as a secondary décollement observed offshore central Sumatra, forming bivergent pop‐up structures and acting as a conveyer belt in preserving these pop‐up structures in the forearc region.…”
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3D ophthalmic ultrasonography at the slit lamp using existing ultrasound systems. by Jack O Thomas, Josiah K To, Parsa Riazi Esfahani, Frithjof Kruggel, William C Tang, Andrew W Browne

“…In vivo imaging revealed the system's capability to produce high-resolution 3D reconstructions of ocular structures, including eyes with pathological conditions.…”
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Are Cactus Spines Modified Leaves? Morphological and Anatomical Characterization of Saguaro Seedlings (<i>Carnegiea gigantea</i>) with Special Focus on Aerial Organ Primordia by Cristina Betzabeth Miravel-Gabriel, Ryan Koeth, Nayelli Marsch-Martínez, Tania Hernández-Hernández

“…Our observations confirm the absence of clear foliar structures and the presence of a distinct type of primordia, hypothesized to be foliar but lacking definitive foliar features. …”
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A traffic prediction method for missing data scenarios: graph convolutional recurrent ordinary differential equation network by Ming Jiang, Zhiwei Liu, Yan Xu

“…GCRNODE combines recurrent networks based on ordinary differential equation (ODE) with spatiotemporal memory graph convolutional networks, enabling accurate traffic prediction and effective modeling of dynamic graph structures even in the presence of missing data. GCRNODE uses ODE to model the evolution of traffic flow and updates the hidden states of the ODE through observed data. …”
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Risk assessment and support optimization for cable trench construction in soft soil areas in Zhejiang province by Linlin Zhang, Rong Bian, Keji Chen, Guoqiang Li, Miaosong Gu

“…A parametric sensitivity analysis is conducted to explore the response patterns of support structures under varying geological and environmental conditions, clarifying the evolution of soil parameters and comprehensive risk assessment indicators around the trench. …”
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Geomechanical parameter-driven evaluation of ultra-deep reservoirs: An integrated methodology and its application to the Kuqa depression, Tarim Basin by Ke Xu, Hui Zhang, Weike Ning, Jingrui Liang, Jianli Qiang, Xin Wang, Penglin Zheng, Ziwei Qian, Yu Zhang, Fang Yuan

“…This also holds true in the Tarim Basin, where the ultra-deep oil and gas-bearing formations have high present-day in situ stress and geothermal temperature in addition to their considerable depth as a result of multiple stages of tectonic evolution. Traditional reservoir evaluation methods are based mainly on analyses of reservoir parameters like porosity, permeability, and pore throat structure; these parameters can sometimes vary dramatically in areas with complex Structures. …”
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From Light to Logic: Recent Advances in Optoelectronic Logic Gate by Woochul Kim, Dante Ahn, Minz Lee, Namsoo Lim, Hyeonghun Kim, Yusin Pak

“…Key advancements include the development of materials and device structures enabling multifunctional logic operations and the incorporation of in‐memory functionalities, critical for applications in high‐performance computing and real‐time data processing. …”
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The Role of Tropical Atlantic in ENSO Predictability Barrier by Yingying Zhao, Yishuai Jin, Antonietta Capotondi, Jianping Li, Daoxun Sun

“…Consistent with observations, the tropical Atlantic can weaken PB in most CMIP6 models. The evolution of the tropical Atlantic optimum initial structures confirms the important influence of the EA mode on the eastern tropical Pacific. …”
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Draft Tube Flow Characteristics in a Kaplan Turbine by Qinwen Yan, Zhiqiang Xiong, Yuan Zheng, Chen Feng, Zhen Li, Lin Hu, Lianchen Xu

“…The distribution and evolution of vortical structures, particularly the formation and development of vortex ropes under various operating conditions, are systematically analyzed. …”
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A Dynamic Cloud Center of Gravity Model for Real-Time System-Level Health Status Assessment of Intelligent Ship by Lei Guo, Tianjian Wang, Xiao Dong, Peng Zhang, Hong Zeng, Jundong Zhang

“…First, the Functional Analysis System Technique (FAST) was applied to decompose the operational functions and dependencies of the intelligent machinery room system, enabling the structured establishment of a hierarchical evaluation index system. …”
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The Dynamics of University-Industry Interactions in Peripheral Contexts: Evidence from Brazil by Paulo Aparecido-Tomaz, Bruno Fischer, Dirk Meissner, Paola Rücker Schaeffer

“…A multiple-case study was carried out in order to describe and understand the limitations of universities as agents of innovation in peripheral ecosystems. Twenty-two semi-structured interviews were conducted with the coordinators of five Technological Innovation Centers (entities equivalent to TTO) of all Federal Institutes (five) located in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. …”
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Modeling and validation of thermal conductivity of scrap tire rubber-sand composite based on heat conduction similarity by Tao Zhang, Yu-Ling Yang, Yang Chen, Chong Ma, Guo-Jun Cai

“…Scrap tire rubber with excellent thermal insulation performance has been used in combination with soils in various thermo-active structures. Thermal conductivity of this shredded rubber-soil composite was one of the key parameters for engineering design. …”
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Inclination Effect on Observational Identification of Outflow Rotation in Magnetohydrodynamics Simulations by Yusuke Aso, Masahiro N. Machida

“…We investigate the observational signatures of outflow rotation in protostellar systems using magnetohydrodynamics simulations of protostellar evolution with radiative transfer and synthetic observation. …”
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On the Penetration of Projectiles into Semi-Infinite Concrete Targets in a Coupled Deforming and Eroding Regime by Hengwei Xu, Yonggang Lu, Junrun Li, Xing Chen, Xiaowei Feng, Zhengcao Lu

“…With the advancement of high-velocity kinetic energy weapons, the impact velocity encountered by concrete protective structures has evolved from low to high velocity ranges, rendering traditional rigid projectile penetration theories inadequate for accurately describing the physical mechanisms of deformation and erosion coupling during penetration. …”
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