Frost Heave of Irrigation Canals in Seasonal Frozen Regions by Jian Xu, Qinze Wang, Jiulong Ding, Yanfeng Li, Songhe Wang, Yugui Yang

“…A practical model was proposed based on a simple theoretical model for heat-water coupled transfer in a partially saturated medium and was numerically implemented in COMSOL. …”
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Acceptability of Overground Wearable Powered Exoskeletons for People with Spinal Cord Injury: A Multicenter Qualitative Study by Noémie Fortin-Bédard, Alice Pellichero, Stéphanie Leplaideur, Marie-Caroline Delebecque, Caroline Charette, Willy Allègre, Alyson Champagne, Caroline Rahn, Andréanne K. Blanchette, Laurent Bouyer, Jacques Kerdraon, Marie-Eve Lamontagne, François Routhier

“…A thematic analysis using the theoretical framework of acceptability was carried out. …”
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Cuckoo Search with Lévy Flights for Weighted Bayesian Energy Functional Optimization in Global-Support Curve Data Fitting by Akemi Gálvez, Andrés Iglesias, Luis Cabellos

“…The problem of data fitting is very important in many theoretical and applied fields. In this paper, we consider the problem of optimizing a weighted Bayesian energy functional for data fitting by using global-support approximating curves. …”
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Material Performance Tests of the Polymer-Cement Thin Spray-On Liner by Qizheng Dong, Lianjun Chen, Weimin Cheng, Zhaoxia Liu, Xiangfei Cui, Guoming Liu, Zhiwei Shi, Zhenjiao Sun, Yaqing Zhang

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for the development and application of thin shotcrete materials.…”
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Coupling Vibration Analysis of Turbine Shared Support Rotor-Bearing System with Squeeze Film Dampers by Jiaqi Han, Guihuo Luo, Wei Chen, Fei Wang, Lulu Liu, Zhenhua Zhao, Gang Luo

“…The turbine shared support structure is used widely in aeroengines, but theoretical and experimental research on a rotor-bearing system containing a shared turbine support structure is lacking. …”
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Multi-Scale Multi-Domain Hybrid Finite Element Modeling of Light Propagation by Jingwei Wang, Zhanwen Wang, Lida Liu, Yuntian Chen

“…By implementing the first-order Robin transmission condition at the interfaces between neighboring subdomains and introducing the dual “current” variables, we can significantly reduce the computational burden and communication data volume during the iterative solving process. The theoretical foundation and detailed implementation procedures are presented, accompanied with two representative examples. …”
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Mesoporous Prussian blue nanoparticle neuroconduit for the biological therapy targeting oxidative stress reduction, inflammation inhibition, and nerve regeneration by Junyi Zhu, Yijia Zhang, Yinuo Sun, Fangzheng Yu, Yang Lu, Qianqian Hu, Jiali Guo, Haijuan Zhang, Tianling Chen, Feifei Lian, Jian Wang, Xiaokun Li, Jian Xiao

“…This also establishes a theoretical foundation for exploring the integration and clinical translation between nanomaterials and biotherapy.…”
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Cost Recovery for Variable-Speed Pumped Storage Power Plants in the Market Environment by Yonglai Li, Yue Fan, Xianbo Ke, Chao Huo, Ming Zhou, Yuxuan Yang, Jiaxing Wang, Yuhang Xin

“…Using a combination of theoretical analysis and case study, the working principles and technical advantages of doubly-fed variable-speed pumped storage technology are first explained. …”
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Unveiling Temperature Distribution and Residual Stress Evolution of Additively Manufactured Ti6Al4V Alloy: A Thermomechanical Finite Element Simulation by Qihong Fang, Pei Zhao, Jia Li, Hong Wu, Jing Peng

“…These results contribute to providing a theoretical basis for selecting optimized process parameters and scanning strategies.…”
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Hyperuricemia-induced complications: dysfunctional macrophages serve as a potential bridge by Wenyi Gu, Wenyi Gu, Jiajing Zhao, Yu Xu, Yu Xu, Yu Xu

“…Additionally, we highlight directions for future development, aiming to support future theoretical studies.…”
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Study on the Shock Wave Characteristics of Spherical and Cylindrical Explosives in Near-field Underwater Explosion by J. Yu, X. P. Zhang, J. Wang, Y. Hao, H. B. Mao

“…Both the simulated peak pressures and shockwave histories closely matched theoretical and experimental data. Different geometries of TNT charges were then analyzed to investigate shockwave propagation in near-field underwater explosions. …”
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Vibration–Collision Coupling Modeling in Grape Clusters for Non-Damage Harvesting Operations by Baocheng Xu, Jizhan Liu, Yucheng Jin, Kaiyu Yang, Shengyi Zhao, Yun Peng

“…This study provides a theoretical foundation for understanding the mechanisms of berry detachment and damage, offering valuable insights for mitigating these issues in table grape production.…”
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Influence of Migration and Plugging of Nanoparticles on Coal Permeability in Coal Reservoirs by Xiaopeng Zhai, Weihong Chen, Yun Xu, Yishan Lou, Shuhong Xu, Lihui Zheng, Zhiyang Guo, Yuanchang Chen, Hongyong Hao, Jianfang Jiang

“…Such findings provide theoretical support for the selection of the working fluid, and reasonable production pressure difference can effectively reduce the damage on coal permeability in a low-permeability coal reservoir.…”
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Research on transient hydraulic characteristics of the whole process of reactor coolant pump under shaft stuck accident by Qichao Xia, Xiuli Wang, Yuanyuan Zhao, Rongsheng Zhu, Zhichen Wang, Shenpeng Yang, Wei Xu

“…The results provide theoretical and technical guidance for the optimization and improvement, enhancing the capability of accident prevention and mitigation.…”
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Structural Characterization of Prosopis africana Populations (Guill., Perrott., and Rich.) Taub in Benin by Towanou Houètchégnon, Dossou Seblodo Judes Charlemagne Gbèmavo, Christine Ajokè Ifètayo Nougbodé Ouinsavi, Nestor Sokpon

“…The diameter distribution and height observed at the theoretical Weibull distribution show that the diameter and height of the populations of the species are present in all positively skewed distributions or asymmetric left, a characteristic of single-species stands with predominance of young individuals or small diameters or heights.…”
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Autogenous and drying shrinkage properties of precast recycled aggregate concrete by Ningxu Zhang, Qing Yang, Dapeng Li, Yong Yu, Xiaoyu Jiang, Jinjun Xu

“…This paper thus provides a comprehensive analysis of the autogenous and drying shrinkage properties of PRAC through experimental and theoretical methods. It first explores the effects of factors like water-to-cement ratio, PRA replacement rates, PRA’s parent concrete strength and mixing techniques on ultimate shrinkage strains and dimensionless strain-age curves. …”
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Effect of magnetized water on the fundamental grouting properties of cement grout under varying magnetization conditions by Chao Deng, Liuxi Li, Huanxiao Hu, Zhichao Xu, Yi Zhou, Quan Yin, Juan Chen

“…From a quantum mechanics perspective, a magnetization mechanism based on the competition between the strengthening of hydrogen bonds between water molecule clusters and the weakening or breaking of hydrogen bonds within clusters is introduced, providing a theoretical basis for explaining the variability observed in water magnetization experiments.…”
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Optimization of Polysaccharide Extraction Process from Rosa rugosa Residue and Analysis of Its Antioxidant Activity in Vitro by Tingyang ZHANG, Ling ZHANG, Yuqin JIANG, Yang LIU, Xinhui WANG, Xinxin ZHAO, Baohe MIAO

“…This research provides a theoretical basis for the recycling and reuse of rose flower residue.…”
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Cloning, expression pattern analysis, and vector construction of the BvNAC40 gene in sugar beet by FAN Ziqi, SUN Yaqing, LI Ningning, ZHANG Shaoying, LI Guolong

“…This research provided a theoretical basis for further analysis of BvNAC40 and the breeding of drought-resistant sugar beet varieties. …”
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Identification and expression analysis of the ZF-HD gene family in castor by XU Xingyuan, HUANG Fenglan, ZHANG Chunlan, ZHU Mengyang, CUI Zhiyu, LIU Peng

“…It is known that members of the castor ZF-HD gene family play an important role in responding to abiotic stress, this research provides theoretical basis for the study of castor􀆳s stress resistance.…”
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