Numerical Simulation of Rock Failure Process with a 3D Grain-Based Rock Model by Zengwei Zhang, Fan Chen, Chao Zhang, Chao Wang, Tuo Wang, Fengshou Zhang, Huiling Zhao

“…This grain-based rock model differs from previous disk/sphere particle-based rock models in its ability to represent a zero (or very low) initial porosity condition, as well as highly interlocked irregular block shapes that provide resistance to movement even after contact breakage. …”
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Cyclone negative pressure pump for efficient purification of airborne contaminants by Gihyun Song, Kyungcheol Jang, Woobin Song, Wonchul Choi, Simon Song, Hyoungsoo Kim

“…However, conventional negative pressure pumps have limitations in gathering suspended particles and controlling the airflow effectively. …”
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Study of the Effects of Drill Cuttings on the Open Channel Flow by Prasanna Welahettige, Christian Berg, Joachim Lundberg, Bernt Lie, Knut Vaagsaether

“…Higher inclination angles mean that the gravity effect upon the flow direction is more significant than the particle friction for short channels.…”
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A novel topology optimization of coverage-oriented strategy for wireless sensor networks by Shuxin Wang, Hairong You, Yinggao Yue, Li Cao

“…Among them, compared with the particle swarm optimization algorithm and artificial fish swarm algorithm, the remaining energy of nodes has increased by 9.5% and 15.5% and the average coverage of the network has increased by 10.5% and 5.6%, respectively.…”
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Numerical Study of a Supersonic Nozzle Gas Jet Laden with a Dry Powder Fire-extinguishing Agent Injected from a Bypass Injector by L. Zhang, S. Wu, Y. Feng, H. Guan

“…During the simulation, we employed our newly developed modified drag coefficient model, capable of accommodating a broad spectrum of particle Reynolds and Mach number conditions. Parameter studies show that an increase in the injector position, angle, and total pressure ratio generally causes a decrease in the average particle velocity vp,a, and an increase in the dispersion Ψp and velocity unevenness Φvp; an increase in the total pressure ratio of the main nozzle leads to an increase in Φvp and vp,a. …”
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Self-regulated Learning as a Mediator between Authoritative Parenting and Academic Achivement of Junior high School Students by Husnaini Husnaini, Rita Eka Izzaty

“…Based on both, the regression coefficient c' decreased, proving the existence of partial mediation. It can be concluded that there is a partial mediation effect of self-regulated learning from authoritative parenting on learning achievement.…”
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Numerical investigation of the influence of pulse frequency on the weld pool size in pulsed current TIG welding by Shahid Parvez, Magdy El Rayes, Essam Al-Bahkali, Khalid Alqosaibi

“…The 230 A current achieved full, while the 180 A resulted in partial penetration. Five pulse frequencies (1, 4, 10, 20, and 50 Hz) were analyzed. …”
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Synthesis of Cationic Waterborne Polyurethanes from Waste Frying Oil as Antibacterial Film Coatings by Sivaphol Phunphoem, Onusa Saravari, Pitt Supaphol

“…Particle size diameter of CWPUs ranged from 13.38 to 28.75 nm. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Amlodipine-Polymer Nanocomposites Using Response Surface Methodology by Zain Alabden Ghanim Ahmed, Samer Hasan Hussein-Al-Ali, Ibrahim Abdel Aziz Ibrahim, Mike Kh. Haddad, Dalia Khalil Ali, Anwar Mahmoud Hussein, Ahmad Adnan Abu Sharar

“…In this work, we investigated the effect of independent variables (polymer, Fe3+, Al3+, and pH) on the dependent variables (loading efficiency (%LE), zeta potential, and particle size). Nanocomposites were prepared by an inotropic method. …”
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Pituitary Stalk Germ Cell Tumors: Retrospective Case Series and Literature Review by Han Chen, Ming Ni, Yun Xu, Li-Yong Zhong

“…Eight patients (72%) had concomitant partial anterior pituitary hormone deficiency. Seven patients initially had elevated human chorionic gonadotropin levels. …”
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Hyperthermic Intraoperative Thoracoabdominal Chemotherapy by Paul H. Sugarbaker, David Chang, O. Anthony Stuart

“…Tumor infiltration of the hemidiaphragm requiring partial resection occurs as a result of large volume and/or invasive disease at this anatomic site. …”
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Optimization of Carrier-Based Dry Powder Inhaler Performance: A Review by Tanu Mehta, Saeed Najafian, Komalkumar Patel, Justin Lacombe, Bodhisattwa Chaudhuri

“…To reach the small airways of the deep lung, the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) particles need to have an aerodynamic diameter of 1–5 μm to avoid impaction and particle sedimentation in the upper respiratory tract, and due to this small particle size, the powder becomes highly cohesive resulting in poor flow. …”
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Evaluation of the DWT-PCA/SVD Recognition Algorithm on Reconstructed Frontal Face Images by Louis Asiedu, Bernard O. Essah, Samuel Iddi, K. Doku-Amponsah, Felix O. Mettle

“…Recognition of face image with partial occlusion (half image) is an intractable exercise as occlusions affect the performance of the recognition module. …”
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Preparation of PAN Spinning Solution with Fine Dispersion of Cellulose Microparticles by Jee-Woo Yang, Jong Sung Won, Da Young Jin, Ji Eun Lee, Won Ho Park, Seung Goo Lee

“…Several instrumental analyses were conducted to study the characteristics of the particles and solutions with SEM, FT-IR, XRD, and a particle size analyzer. …”
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Multimodal Assessment of Mental Workload During Automated Vehicle Remote Assistance: Modeling of Eye-Tracking-Related, Skin Conductance, and Cardiovascular Indicators by Fabian Walocha, Andreas Schrank, Hoai Phuong Nguyen, Klas Ihme

“…Remote assistance for highly automated vehicles (HAVs), i.e., third-party assistance from support staff outside the vehicle in times of the need for assistance, presents a solution to extend the capabilities of HAVs by integrating a third party for decision making in uncertain situations. …”
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Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Bamboo Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Containing a Blend of Waste Marble Powder and Waste Glass Powder by Dejene Mengesha Gelanew, Belachew Asteray Demiss

“…Eventually, the experimental finding implied that using a 10% blend of WMP and WGP as a partial replacement for cement and 0.75% bamboo fiber improves fresh and hardened concrete properties.…”
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Experimental Investigation of Water–Sand Mixed Fluid Initiation and Migration in Porous Skeleton during Water and Sand Inrush by Xin Yang, Yong J. Liu, Ming Xue, Tian H. Yang, Bin Yang

“…The results show that there are two key points in the disaster: (1) sand particle incipient motion and (2) porous skeleton structural instability. …”
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Chronological Reorganization of Microtubules, Actin Microfilaments, and Chromatin during the First Cell Cycle in Swamp Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Embryos by Vibuntita Chankitisakul, Theerawat Tharasanit, Kriengsak Tasripoo, Mongkol Techakumphu

“…At 6 h after IVF, 44.4% matured oocytes were penetrated by spermatozoa. Partial ZP digestion, however, did not improve fertilization rate compared to control (P>.05). …”
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Study of b⟶c Induced B¯∗⟶Vℓν¯ℓ Decays by Qin Chang, Xiao-Lin Wang, Jie Zhu, Xiao-Nan Li

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Enhancement of Liver Targetability through Statistical Optimization and Surface Modification of Biodegradable Nanocapsules Loaded with Lamivudine by Srikar Grandhi, Moawia Al-Tabakha, Prameela Rani Avula

“…The selected formulation factors were optimized statistically so as to have the anticipated characteristics of the ACNs viz. maximum entrapment efficiency, minimum particle size, and less drug release rate constant. …”
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