Modeling TEC Irregularities in the Arctic Ionosphere Using Empirical Orthogonal Function Method by Yaqi Jin, Wojciech J. Miloch, Daria Kotova, Knut Stanley Jacobsen, Đorđe Stevanović, Lasse B. N. Clausen, Nicholas Ssessanga, Federico DaDalt

“…The statistical data‐model comparisons show satisfactory results with a good correlation coefficient. However, the model cannot capture the significant expansion of the dayside ROTI activity during strong geomagnetic storms. …”
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The alongshore tilt of mean dynamic topography and its implications for model validation and ocean monitoring by C. Renkl, C. Renkl, E. C. J. Oliver, K. R. Thompson

“…The predicted coastal MDT is in good agreement with coastal tide gauge observations referenced to the Canadian Gravimetric Geoid 2013 – Version A (CGG2013a), including a significant tilt of alongshore MDT along the coast of Nova Scotia. …”
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Storm water runoff studies in built-up watershed areas using curve number and remote sensing techniques by Arati Reddy Nilap, H. N. Rajakumara, Ali Aldrees, Hasan Sh. Majdi, Wahaj Ahmad Khan

“…Statistical analysis shows a good fit of the selected model for runoff estimation and well correlated variables. …”
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Signal quality comparison of customer base and branching methods in fiber to the home network design by Yusnita Rahayu, Muhammad Raihan Azhary, Razali Ngah, Arbiansyah Ali

“…Based on theory and simulation, these findings suggest that the branching strategy can deliver good performance.…”
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Experimental Research of the Influence of Microfracture Morphology on Permeability of Shale Rock by Xiaohe Huang, Yunqian Long, Yuyi Wang, Ming Yue

“…The results show that the fracture length and fracture width have a good exponential relationship with the corresponding permeability of the reformed shale rock, and the contribution of the fracture width to shale permeability is much greater than that of the fracture length. …”
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Updating and Advancing Member-Checking Methods: Use of Video and Asynchronous Technology to Optimize Participant Engagement by Robyn Schafer, Julia C. Phillippi

“…This strategy facilitated wide, cost-effective, and timely distribution and resulted in a good response rate with rich feedback. Asynchronous technologies were a useful alternative to in-person or synchronous meetings to facilitate voluntary participation, foster reflection that deepened analysis, and capture multiple voices and perspectives. …”
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Design of a public health emergency equipment system for bioterrorism events in public places based on literature review, scenario analysis and Delphi consultation by Xiaowen SUN, Yongzhong ZHANG, Chao ZHAO, Tianyang DENG, Song BAI

“…The coordination coefficients of the expert opinions were 0.226 and 0.258, respectively (both P < 0.001), indicating a good degree of coordination among the expert opinions. …”
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Development of a brief screening measure of unmet supportive care needs (SCNS-P&C-6) in caregivers of people with high-grade glioma by Jill Chen, Joanne M. Shaw, Haryana M. Dhillon, Georgia K. B. Halkett, Emma McDougall, Anna K. Nowak, Rachel Campbell, for the BRAINs Program Investigators

“…Conclusions We identified six-items for inclusion in a brief screening tool, the SCNS-P&C-6, demonstrating good sensitivity in detecting unmet needs of caregivers of people with HGG. …”
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Path selection algorithms for connecting wireless base stations to power centers in a mine by Denis A. Migov, Anastaiya N. Yurgenson

“…However, if power centers need to be placed as well, brute force enumeration in the algorithm also gives good results with an appropriate combination of the number of power controllers and the number of possible locations for their placement. …”
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Securing Urban Landscape: Cybersecurity Mechanisms for Resilient Smart Cities by Qiang Lyu, Sujuan Liu, Zhouyuan Shang

“…The results advocate for the broader adoption of such integrated approaches to ensure the resilience and safety of smart city infrastructures (sustainable landscaping, green roof, etc) in the face of increasing cyber risks.…”
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Use of a perforator-based flap from the ulnar palmar artery for the repair of defects caused by the treatment of severe contractures due to Dupuytren's disease by Jiangping Dai, Jiangping Dai, Hui Wang, Haifeng Wang, Haifeng Wang, Xinyang Sun, Xinyang Sun, Yihan Zhang, Yihan Zhang

“…Furthermore, the degree of pain and functional status of the affected hand had improved (P &lt; 0.05).ConclusionA perforator flap from the ulnar palm is a good option to repair the wound that occurs after severe Dupuytren's contracture release.…”
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Translation and validation of the Polish-language version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) and its relationship to the type of delivery and the baby’s Apgar score by Paulina Pawlicka, Wiktor Wróbel, Barbara Baranowska, Daria Macewicz, Michał Olech, Caroline J. Hollins Martin, Colin R. Martin

“…Results The PL-BSS-R was found to have generally very good measurement properties and to be equivalent to the original English-language version across key validity indices. …”
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Horses are worthy of care: Horse sector participants’ attitudes towards animal sentience, welfare, and well-being by Julie M Fiedler, Margaret L Ayre, Sarah Rosanowski, Josh D Slater

“…These obligations were perceived as responsibilities to consider sentience when determining good welfare and well-being in horse activity settings, when interacting with horses and when training and competing with horses. …”
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Modelling of Chain Process of Debris Flow Blocking River and Induced Flood Disaster in Meizoseismal Area ——A Case of Xiazhuang Gully in Wenchuan County by LUO Yuting, WANG Lijuan, MA Song, TANG Yao

“…After the Wenchuan earthquake,there has been a sharp increase in the frequency of debris flow activity,which is featured by low rainfall threshold,frequent occurrence,wide impact and strong destruction.The hazards mainly include siltation,impact,river blocking and inundation.Among them,the mudslide blocking river shows particularly prominent disaster effect,seriously threatening the improvement of mountain infrastructure,and residents' life and property safety.The research of the dynamic process of river blocking disaster chain of debris flow can provide scientific reference for debris flow hazard prevention and early warning.Based on field surveys,physical tests,remote sensing images and rainfall data for a typical watershed,a numerical simulation was conducted to study the dynamic process of the river blocking disaster chain of debris flow in Xiazhuang Gully.The simulation results show that the debris flow reaches the outlet of the basin at t=120 step;and at t=130 step the debris flow pushes forward and blocks part of the main river;at t=140 and 150 step the debris flow completely blocks the main river,forming a debris-dam with a length,width and thickness of 236.0 m,74.0 m,6.2 m and 312.0 m,79.0 m,and 7.1 m,respectively,which causes the upstream water level to rise,with an inundation depth of the upstream residential area of 3-5 m.By comparing the simulation results with the field measured data,the accuracy of the simulation reaches up to 84.9%,which indicates that the model is of good applicability to simulating the disaster chain process of landslide-debris flow-flood.…”
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Shaking Table Test on the Seismic Responses of a Slope Reinforced by Prestressed Anchor Cables and Double-Row Antisliding Piles by Zuo-ju Wu, Zhi-jia Wang, Jun-wei Bi, Xiao Fu, Yong Yao

“…The combined retaining structure has gradually received considerable attention in the slope engineering, due to its good reinforcement effects. However, most of the published research studies were focused on the seismic responses of the single-formal supporting structure only. …”
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Establishment of Early Multi-Indicator Prediction Models of Moderately Severe Acute Pancreatitis and Severe Acute Pancreatitis by Shan-Shan He, Dan Li, Qi-Yong He, Xiao-Ping Chen, Yong-Xu Lin, Yun-Wen Yu, Feng-Lin Chen, Jian Ding

“…The unwScore and wScore have good predictive value for MSAP and SAP, which could provide a valuable clinical reference for management and treatment.…”
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The early development of a combined micro- and full-field X-ray fluorescence analysis system using white X-rays at PLS-II by Min Woo Kim, Kangwoo Ahn, Chang Hun Lee, Tae Joo Kim, JongYul Kim, Min-Su Han, Hyeong Uk Mo, Jina Kim, Hyun Wook Park, Ho Jae Kwak, Jong Hyun Kim

“…Micro-XRF (µ-XRF), the most basic conventional XRF technique, offers good spatial resolution through precise 2D scanning with a micrometre-sized X-ray source. …”
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Test-Retest Reliability of Homeostatic Plasticity in the Human Primary Motor Cortex by Tribikram Thapa, Siobhan M. Schabrun

“…Test-retest reliability was evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Moderate-to-good test-retest reliability was observed for the M1 homeostatic plasticity response at all follow-up time points (0 min, 10 min, and 20 min, ICC range: 0.43–0.67) at intervals up to 2 weeks. …”
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3D/4D printed bio-composites reinforced by bamboo charcoal and continuous flax fibres for superior mechanical strength, flame retardancy and recoverability by Mahdi Bodaghi, Kaveh Rahmani, Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Callum Branfoot, Jon Baxendale

“…SEM revealed strong fibre-matrix bonding with minimal voids, indicating good interfacial adhesion. Bio-composite properties were characterised through DMA, tensile, three-point bending, flammability, and shape-memory effect tests. …”
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Assessing groundwater quality and suitability in Qatar: Strategic insights for sustainable water management and environmental protection by Sarra Aloui, Adel Zghibi, Annamaria Mazzoni, Ahmad S. Abushaikha, Adel Elomri

“…The DWQI showed excellent to good drinking suitability over 1053.3 km2 (9.1%) of the study area. …”
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