A New Dual Steering System in a Compact Tractor by Giorgio Paolo Massarotti, German Filippini, Gustavo Raush Alviach, Pedro Javier Gamez-Montero, Esteban Codina Macia

“…After outlining the theoretical methodology used to describe the model, both experimental and numerical analyses of a vineyard tractor in operation are presented. …”
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Synergistic defecation effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL-99 and fructooligosaccharide by modulating gut microbiota by Qi Zhang, Wen Zhao, Jie Luo, Shaoqi Shi, Xiaokang Niu, Jian He, Yicheng Wang, Zhaozhong Zeng, Qiuyue Jiang, Bing Fang, Juan Chen, Yixuan Li, Fuqing Wang, Jingjing He, Jie Guo, Ming Zhang, Liwei Zhang, Shaoyang Ge, Wei-Lian Hung, Ran Wang

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for BL-99 and FOS synbiotics to improve constipation by regulating the gut microbiota and metabolites.…”
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Rules for investigation of patients with asymptomatic elevation of serum aminotransferase activity by M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. N. German

“…In presented article issues of patient management with asymptomatic elevation of ALT and AST activity are covered both general-theoretical, and practical points of view. Screening markers and specifying diagnostic tests are necessary to diagnose correct the majority of liver diseases – viral hepatites, alcoholic (ALD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD), autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), Wilson diseases, primary hemochromatosis etc. …”
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Infrared Spectrum Analysis of Goji Berry during Electrohydrodynamic Drying by Jiabao Ni, Changjiang Ding, Yaming Zhang, Zhiyuan Cao, Zhiqing Song, Xiuzhen Hu, Tingjie Hao

“…It provides experimental and theoretical basis for the study of the application and drying mechanism of infrared spectroscopy in the field of electrohydrodynamic drying.…”
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Exploring the factors influencing the co-pyrolysis of walnut shells, pistachio shells, and polypropylene based on thermal behavior, kinetics and reaction mechanism by Zhigang Huang, Tong Zhang, Chen Wang, Wenbo Xiao, Zihan Wang, Obid Tursunov, Jiahui Wu, Yuguang Zhou, Xiaolong Yao, Gang Li

“…By integrating thermogravimetric, kinetic, and product analyzes, this study establishes a comprehensive characterization system for understanding pyrolysis processes at multiple scale levels, providing a novel approach for optimizing pyrolysis conditions while providing theoretical guidance for designing efficient and selective pyrolysis processes.…”
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Protective effect of adiponectin on oxidative stress-induced ovarian granulosa cell senescence in geese by Yan Zheng, Yunqiao Qiu, Ming Gao, Qianhui Wang, Lei Yu, Zhongzan Cao, Xinhong Luan

“…These findings may contribute to the development of improved theoretical references for improving egg-laying performance and prolonging the service life of geese.…”
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Integrating novel stellarator single-stage optimization algorithms to design the Columbia stellarator experiment by A. Baillod, E.J. Paul, G. Rawlinson, M. Haque, S.W. Freiberger, S. Thapa

“…The Columbia Stellarator eXperiment (CSX), currently being designed at Columbia University, aims to test theoretical predictions related to QA plasma behavior, and to pioneer the construction of an optimized stellarator using three-dimensional, non-insulated high-temperature superconducting (NI-HTS) coils. …”
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Key Elements in Integrity Management of Underground Gas Storage: A Framework for Energy Safety by Shuyi Xie, Bin He, Ligang Chen, Kangkai Xu, Jinheng Luo, Lifeng Li, Bohong Wang

“…Key elements of integrity management are identified and optimized, and recommended execution standards for critical factors are proposed to provide a theoretical basis and decision-making support for the safe operation of gas storage. …”
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Demonstration of a Hybrid B5G System Integrating VLC and RF-Based Technologies with Access Networks by Tomás Powell Villena Andrade, Celso Henrique de Souza Lopes, Letícia Carneiro de Souza, Arismar Cerqueira Sodré Junior

“…The experimental results demonstrate a total maximal theoretical throughput of approximately 1.66 Gbps, aligning with the digital performance requirements set by 3GPP.…”
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Levenberg-Marquardt Algorithm-Based Neural Network Smart Control Strategy for a Low-Input Current Ripple and High-Voltage Gain Power Converter in Fuel-Cells Energy Systems by Mustafa Ozden, Davut Ertekin, Pierluigi Siano

“…A laboratory-designed workbench underwent testing, and the experimental results substantiated the theoretical inquiries and simulation outcomes.…”
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Photosynthetic and Canopy Characteristics of Different Varieties at the Early Elongation Stage and Their Relationships with the Cane Yield in Sugarcane by Jun Luo, Yong-Bao Pan, Liping Xu, Yuye Zhang, Hua Zhang, Rukai Chen, Youxiong Que

“…This study helps provide a theoretical basis and technical guidance for the screening of new sugarcane varieties with high net photosynthetic rate and ideal canopy structure.…”
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Comparative Modeling and Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Substrate Binding in Human Fatty Acid Synthase: Enoyl Reductase and β-Ketoacyl Reductase Catalytic Domains by Arun John, Vetrivel Umashankar, Subramanian Krishnakumar, Perinkulam Ravi Deepa

“…Here, we have attempted to predict the theoretical models for the human enoyl reductase (ER) and β-ketoacyl reductase (KR) domains based on the porcine FASN crystal structure, which was the structurally closest template available at the time of this study. …”
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A Secure and Efficient White-Box Implementation of SM4 by Xiaobo Hu, Yanyan Yu, Yinzi Tu, Jing Wang, Shi Chen, Yuqi Bao, Tengyuan Zhang, Yaowen Xing, Shihui Zheng

“…Experimental results indicate that the DCA procedure fails to retrieve the correct key. Furthermore, theoretical analysis shows that the techniques employed in our scheme effectively prevent existing algebraic attacks. …”
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Distorting crack-front geometry for enhanced toughness by manipulating bioinspired heterogeneity by Kaijin Wu, Zhaoqiang Song, Mengqi Liu, Zewen Wang, Si-Ming Chen, Shu-Hong Yu, Linghui He, Yong Ni

“…Here we highlight a distorted crack-front geometric toughening mechanism by manipulating bioinspired anisotropic heterogeneities of microstructural orientations and component properties. We reveal theoretically and demonstrate experimentally that the local mixed-mode I + II + III fracture triggered by local anisotropic heterogeneities lead to a helical crack front in a representative heterogeneous system with bioinspired twisted plywood structures under remote mode I loading. …”
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Lateral Response Comparison of Unbonded Elastomeric Bearings Reinforced with Carbon Fiber Mesh and Steel by Ali Karimzadeh Naghshineh, Ugurhan Akyuz, Alp Caner

“…At the meantime, applicability of the theoretical approach developed to estimate vertical stiffness of the fiber-reinforced bearings has been verified in different academic studies. …”
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The factor structure of the International Trauma Questionnaire – Heywood cases in confirmatory factor analysis by Karen-Inge Karstoft, Erik Vindbjerg, Anni B. S. Nielsen, Søren Bo Andersen, Sofie Folke

“…Background: A number of studies have tested the factor structure of the suggested ICD-11 symptom criteria for PTSD and complex PTSD (CPTSD) across various trauma populations, finding support for two different models in line with the ICD-11 theoretical rationale.Objective: Here, we aim to explore the factor structure of the Danish version of the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) by testing two alternative factor models that have previously gained support in a large sample of treatment-seeking veterans.Method: Treatment-seeking Danish soldiers and veterans (N = 599) recruited from the Military Psychology Department in the Danish Defence completed the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ). …”
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Statistical analysis on the validity of the cold plasma approximation for chorus waves based on Van Allen Probe observations and their effects on radiation belt electrons by AoJun Ren, Jiang Yu, Jing Wang, ZuZheng Chen, XiaoMan Liu

“…Theoretical analysis has demonstrated that the dispersion relation of chorus waves plays an essential role in the resonant interaction and energy transformation between the waves and magnetospheric electrons. …”
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Self‐supported thin‐film electrode consisting of transition metal borides for highly efficient hydrogen evolution by Qi Miao, Lihong Bao, Yuxin Gao, Hao Wang, Yongjun Cao, Wei Li, Lei Li, Xiaowei Yang, Jijun Zhao, Ruguang Ma

“…Moreover, it outperforms the commercial Pt/C at the high current density region, demonstrating potential applications in industrially electrochemical water splitting. Theoretical study reveals that both surfaces terminated by TM and B atoms can serve as the active sites and the H* binding strength of TMBs is correlated with the p band center of B atoms. …”
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Orthogonal frequency‐division multiplexing‐based signal design for a dual‐function radar‐communications system using circulating code array by Yu Zhou, Wen Ren, Qiuyue Zhang, Sisi Chen, Linrang Zhang

“…The performance of the described DFRC system is verified through theoretical analysis and simulations.…”
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Electrosynthesis of ethylene glycol from biomass glycerol by Haoyuan Chi, Zhanpeng Liang, Siyu Kuang, Yaxin Jin, Minglu Li, Tianxiang Yan, Jianlong Lin, Shuangyin Wang, Sheng Zhang, Xinbin Ma

“…An electrodeposited electrode with metallic Cu catalyst enables us to achieve glycolaldehyde-to-ethylene glycol conversion with an exceptional faradaic efficiency of about 80%. Experimental and theoretical studies reveal that metallic Cu catalyst facilitates the C=O activation, promoting glycolaldehyde hydrogenation into ethylene glycol. …”
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