High-precision multi-focus laser sculpting of microstructured glass by Kang Xu, Peilin Huang, Lingyu Huang, Li Yao, Zongyao Li, Jiantao Chen, Li Zhang, Shaolin Xu

“…We here create a three-dimensional multi-focus laser for glass micro-sculpting through a beam-shaping technology based on the superposition of lens and grating phase diagrams. …”
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A Millimeter-Wave Single-Bit Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface With High-Resolution Beam-Steering and Suppressed Quantization Lobe by Aditya S. Shekhawat, Bharath G. Kashyap, Russell W. Raldiris Torres, Feiyu Shan, Georgios C. Trichopoulos

“…Additionally, the random phase delays reduce the beam pointing error – a limitation of binary RISs - which can be beneficial in applications that require high resolution beam steering. …”
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Preparation of MgO added iron ore pellets and effects on a pilot scale blast furnace operation by Chun T.-J., Mu G.-T., Meng Q.-M., Long H.-M., Wang P., Bic C.-G.

“…The preparation of MgO bearing iron ore pellets in the mini and pilot scales, and the application for 4070m3 blast furnace were conducted in this paper. …”
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KAB-Newsletter-Issue-4-2023 by Sempungu, Godfrey J.

“…This is another great collection of the news around the University. We are glad that this newsletter is telling the story of Kabale University’s transformation each day. …”
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THE PROSPECTS OF TURKISH RISE IN AFRICA AS A KEY PLAYER by V. A. Avatkov, Y. O. Tomilova

“…Problems and prospects of formation of Turkey as the leading player in Africa are considered. The integrated approach to cooperation is effective way of consolidation of positions of Turkey in Africa. …”
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Digital transformation of relocated higher education institutions in Ukraine under martial law by Hanna Alieksieieva, Nataliia Kravchenko, Larysa Horbatiuk, Tetyana Nestorenko, Viktoriia Zhyhir, Antonina Kalinichenko, Yana Glazova

“…AcknowledgmentsWe are grateful to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for allowing us to engage in scientific research. …”
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LONGPOP and IDS. Personal reflections on our collaboration With Kees Mandemakers. by Sam Jenkinson, Hideko Matsuo, Koen Matthijs

“…The Leuven research team working on historical demography is grateful for their opportunity to have collaboratively and intensively worked with Professor Dr. …”
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Editorial by Christian Gütl

“…Dear Readers, I would like to wish you all the best for the new year! …”
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Studi Etnobotani pada Masyarakat Suku Jawa dalam Memanfaatkan Tumbuhan Obat di Desa Sumber Makmur by Yetty Hastiana, Wulandari Saputri, Desy Apryyanty

“…The most widely used part of the plant is the leaf. Medicinal plants can be processed in several ways, namely boiled, grated, mashed, dried, brewed and burned by means of usage, namely drinking, dripping, smeared and used for bathing. …”
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Chromatic Dispersion Compensation Effect Performance Enhancements Using FBG and EDFA-Wavelength Division Multiplexing Optical Transmission System by Mounia Chakkour, Otman Aghzout, Badiaa Ait Ahmed, Fahd Chaoui, Mounir El Yakhloufi

“…FBG and EDFA have been also added to WDM technology system to enhance the chromatic dispersion and the signal attenuation. …”
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Dynamic Error Analysis Method for Vibration Shape Reconstruction of Smart FBG Plate Structure by Hesheng Zhang, Xiaojin Zhu, Zhiyuan Gao, Kaining Liu, Zhaowen Li

“…Considering that traditional error analysis methods can only deal with static data, a new dynamic data error analysis method are proposed based on LMS algorithm for shape reconstruction of smart FBG plate structure. …”
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Dynamical control of topological unidirectional guided resonances via external magnetic field by Bao Jie Zheng, Wei Jie Shi, Hui Yuan Dong, Yong Tao Li, Jia Qi Li, Zheng-Gao Dong, Jin Wang

“…The general principles presented here may lead to an efficient and active approach for the dynamic manipulation of topological radiation asymmetry, and they may serve as new inspiration to control flexibly the resonant and topological properties of light-matter interactions.…”
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Acoustic lattice resonances and generalised Rayleigh–Bloch waves by G. J. Chaplain, S. C. Hawkins, M. A. Peter, L. G. Bennetts, T. A. Starkey

“…Abstract The intrigue of waves on periodic lattices and gratings has resonated with physicists and mathematicians alike for decades. …”
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SAR Reduction Using Integration of PIFA and AMC Structure for Pentaband Mobile Terminals by Jae-Gon Lee, Jeong-Hae Lee

“…In this paper, a capacitive grating artificial magnetic conductor (AMC) is presented to reduce the specific absorption rate (SAR) in pentaband mobile terminals. …”
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Research and Development of Civil Engineering Intelligent Structure System by Junkai Xie, Bo Gao, Huamin Cheng

“…This paper designs a new type of three-dimensional fiber grating sensor, including the design of the matrix model and the design of fiber grating strain gauges. …”
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Meridional anisotropy in contrast sensitivity and visual evoked potential in adults with high myopic astigmatism by Siu Sang Anthony Wu, Tsz Wing Leung, Tsz Wing Leung, Tsz Wing Leung

“…PurposeAstigmatism can lead to meridional amblyopia, an orientation-specific visual deficit. …”
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Femtosecond System with Pulse Pumping of Seed Laser and Amplifier by Using a Single Power Unit by S. A. Tikhomirov

“…The required synchronization in time the pump pulse femtosecond amplifier formation and quasi-stationary region of generated pulses in the output radiation of a femtosecond Ti:sapphire is obtained.On this basis a compact, pulse pumped monoblock laser system has been developed that can generate femtosecond pulses with a duration of 50–150 fs with an energy up to 1 mJ and a high enough pulse repetition rate (up to 1 kHz which is determined by the type of laser head and pump unit used). In the developed laser system a compact scheme of a stretcher-compressor with a single common diffraction grating is used.Laser systems of this type characterized by a relatively low cost due to the use of a single power supply unit for simultaneous pumping  of  the  amplifier  and  oscillator,  as  well  as  lower  requirements for the quality of optical elements and usage conditions due to the pulse mode of operation, are quite practical and  can  be  used  both  in  scientific research  in  the  field  of  ultra-high-speed kinetic spectroscopy and nonlinear optics, as well as in numerous technical applications, particular in the precision processing of materials, as optical  simulators  of  the  action  of  heavy  charged  particles  in  testing the radiation resistance of integrated circuits and electronic modules.…”
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Numerical Simulation and Structural Optimization of Combustion Processes in a 750 t/d Waste Incinerator by Lei Zhang, Fei Yang, Li Xu, Shuhui Zhang, Xiaohan Ren

“…The findings demonstrate that high-temperature zones, which lead to slagging problems, are likely to form beneath the front arch. …”
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Strain monitoring of cement-based materials with embedded polyvinyl alcohol - carbon nanotube (PVA-CNT) fibers by Zoi S. Metaxa, Wilfrid Neri, Philippe Poulin, Nikolaos D. Alexopoulos

“…Two types of PVA-CNT fibers were embedded in the matrix at a short distance from the bottom of the beam and their readings were correlated with traditional sensors, e.g. strain gauges and Fiber Optic Bragg Gratings. …”
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