Extreme thermal load generation method for high-temperature structures in atmospheric environment by WANG Binwen, ZHANG Yi, QIN Qiang, CHEN Hong, WU Jingtao

“…Secondly, a method of creating closed transparent environment for graphite heating elements has been developed, with double-layer gas film cooling, which avoids severe oxidation of graphite heating elements in contact with oxygen at high temperatures and achieves the application of large heat flux loads in the atmospheric environment. Finally, a modular graphite ultra-high temperature heating device was developed based on the above method, and heating capacity tests were conducted on C/SiC test pieces in atmospheric environment. …”
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A Coupling Method of New EMFE and FE for Fourth-Order Partial Differential Equation of Parabolic Type by Yang Liu, Hong Li, Zhichao Fang, Siriguleng He, Jinfeng Wang

“…We derive the optimal a priori error estimates in L2 and H1-norm for both the scalar unknown u and the diffusion term γ and a priori error estimates in (L2)2-norm for its gradient λ and its flux σ (the coefficients times the negative gradient). Finally, we provide some numerical results to illustrate the efficiency of our method.…”
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Robust parameter design for constrained randomization lifetime improvement experiments by Shanshan Lv, Yichen Zhao, Sen Li, Guodong Wang, Xueqing Wang

“…Compared to existing approaches, the proposed method demonstrates superior performance in reducing variance and total cost, particularly for long warranty periods. Finally, we discuss the practical implications of the optimal solutions for manufacturers, finding that variations remain tolerable within a certain range.…”
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Ground Hemp Fibers as Filler/Reinforcement for Thermoplastic Biocomposites by Amir Etaati, Selvan Pather, Moloud Rahman, Hao Wang

“…Then, the fibres were ground into different lengths of 0.2, 0.5, 1, and 2 mm; composites containing 40 wt% short hemp fibre and 5 wt% maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAPP) were fabricated by means of a twin screw extruder and an injection moulding machine. Finally, influence of hemp fibre type and initial hemp fibre length on tensile property of the composites were investigated. …”
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A Machine Learning-Based Model for Predicting Atmospheric Corrosion Rate of Carbon Steel by Ngoc-Long Tran, Trong-Ha Nguyen, Van-Tien Phan, Duy-Duan Nguyen

“…An ANN-based formula, which accommodates all input parameters, is thereafter proposed to estimate the atmospheric corrosion rate of carbon steel. Finally, a graphical user interface is developed for calculating the atmospheric corrosion rate of carbon steel in tropical climate conditions.…”
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Matrine Attenuates COX-2 and ICAM-1 Expressions in Human Lung Epithelial Cells and Prevents Acute Lung Injury in LPS-Induced Mice by Chian-Jiun Liou, You-Rong Lai, Ya-Ling Chen, Yi-Hsien Chang, Zih-Ying Li, Wen-Chung Huang

“…In vitro results demonstrated that matrine significantly inhibited mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphorylation and decreased nuclear transcription factor kappa-B subunit p65 protein translocation into the nucleus. …”
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Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Wind-Energy Markets in Three Emerging Economies by Chien-Chi Tseng

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Multivariate Drought Frequency Analysis and Risk Assessment: A case study for Kahramanmaras Province by Musa Eşit, Mehmet İshak Yüce

“…After the drought parameters (duration and severity) were obtained by the SPI (Standardized Precipitation Index) method, the most appropriate marginal distributions were found for each parameter. Finally, depending on the appropriate marginal distributions, the conditional return probabilities and periods of the drought parameters of Kahramanmaras province were obtained after the most appropriate copula function was calculated. …”
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Dynamic Prediction Model of Multisource Gas Emissions in a Fully Mechanized Top Coal Caving Based on the Coal Particle Size Distribution by Han Gao, Xuanping Gong, Xiaoyu Cheng, Rui Yu

“…We also perform the numerical simulation of the coal body and longwall face gas emission characteristics under different particles. Finally, the gas emission rules of coal cutting, caving, longwall face, and goaf in Wangjialing coal mine are analyzed, and the dynamic prediction model, which accounts for the time influence of the coal cutting and coal caving speed based on the particle size distribution characteristics, is derived. …”
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Effect of laboratory aging on the performance of asphalt mixture containing high RAP content with the rejuvenator-loaded fiber by Yuxuan Sun, Fan Zhang, Augusto Cannone Falchetto, Di Wang

“…The evaluation included water sensitivity tests, studded tire abrasion tests, dynamic modulus tests, and indirect tensile fatigue tests. Finally, an Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM) was utilized to analyze the distribution and action mechanisms of rejuvenator-loaded fibers within the asphalt mixture. …”
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Improving resilience of networked multi-energy carrier microgrids through proactive scheduling by Ali Akbar Ghasemi, Mohsen Gitizadeh, Mohammadali Norouzi

“…Moreover, the benefits of responsive electrical and heat loads are considered. Finally, by performing simulations, the efficiency of the proposed method in improving the resilience of the test NMECMs is evaluated. …”
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Chronic C-Type Natriuretic Peptide Infusion Attenuates Angiotensin II-Induced Myocardial Superoxide Production and Cardiac Remodeling by Yasuhiro Izumiya, Satoshi Araki, Hiroki Usuku, Taku Rokutanda, Shinsuke Hanatani, Hisao Ogawa

“…CNP reduced Ang II-induced increases in cardiomyocyte size and interstitial fibrosis and suppressed hypertrophic- and fibrosis-related gene expression. Finally, CNP decreased Ang II-induced cardiac superoxide production. …”
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A model of optimal dosing of antibiotic treatment in biofilm by Mudassar Imran, Hal L. Smith

“…The results show that bacteria are successfully eliminated if the discrete treatment is given at an early stage in the infection or if the optimal protocol is adopted. Finally, we examine factors which if changed can result in treatment success of the previously treatment failure cases for the non-optimal technique.…”
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Recommended System Optimization in Social Networks Based on Cooperative Filter with Deep MVR Algorithm by Kim Hung Pho

“…In the process of extraction operations along with diminishing dimensions, selection and finally extraction of the best features is done using the cooperative filter which is named here based on deep learning- Modified Vector Rotational (MVR) algorithm and its operators. …”
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Deployment Optimization of Connected and Automated Vehicle Lanes with the Safety Benefits on Roadway Networks by Zhibo Gao, Zhizhou Wu, Wei Hao, Kejun Long

“…After that, a genetic algorithm was designed to solve the model. Finally, a medium-scaled traffic network was selected to verify the effectiveness of the proposed model and algorithm. …”
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The Impact of Mindfulness Training on Occupational Stress and Quality of Life among Operating Room Personnel by Tina Soltanahmadi, Niloofar Rezaei, Hassan Shafaei, Tayebeh Khayatan

“…However, it was observed that experimental group had significantly lower occupational stress and higher quality of life compared to control group in the posttest (both P=0.001). Finally, the results of ANCOVA showed significant differences between experimental and control groups in both occupational stress and quality of life (both P=0.001).Conclusion: These findings indicate that mindfulness can play a crucial role in managing work-related stress among operating room experts. …”
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Comparative Analyses of Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network on Medium Optimization for Tetraselmis sp. FTC209 Grown under Mixotrophic Condition by Mohd Shamzi Mohamed, Joo Shun Tan, Rosfarizan Mohamad, Mohd Noriznan Mokhtar, Arbakariya B. Ariff

“…A quadratic regression from RSM and a Levenberg-Marquardt trained ANN network composed of 10 hidden neurons eventually produced comparable results, albeit ANN formulation was observed to yield higher values of response outputs. Finalized glucose (24.05 g/L), NaNO3 (4.70 g/L), and yeast extract (0.93 g/L) concentration, affected an increase of Xmax to 12.38 g/L and lipid a accumulation of 195.77 mg/g dcw. …”
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The economic impact of next-generation stadiums: evidence from the Juventus Stadium using synthetic control methodology by Valerio Antolini

“…Moreover in the subsequent years, there seems to be a small positive structural effect of the treatment since the observed outcome is always higher than the synthetic outcome. Finally, the analysis also highlights an unexpected growth in real GDP per capita compared to the synthetic control, amounting for 0.5% in the year the stadium is announced (2008). …”
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Exposure, sensitivity, or adaptive capacity? Reviewing assessments that use only two of three elements of climate change vulnerability by Amanda A. Hyman, Erin R. Crone, Abigail Benson, Jason Dunham, Abigail J. Lynch, Laura Thompson, Meryl C. Mims

“…Methods varied, yet we found that variables used in two‐element studies could be condensed into standardized categories to enhance comparability. Finally, limitations in data availability and computational resources were common rationales for using a two‐element approach. …”
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A spatiotemporal distribution prediction model for electric vehicles charging load in transportation power coupled network by Xiaolong Yang, Jingwen Yun, Shuai Zhou, Tek Tjing Lie, Jieping Han, Xiaomin Xu, Qian Wang, Zeqi Ge

“…Furthermore, the transportation-power coupled network is established based on the graph-theoretic analysis approach, and the spatial and temporal distribution characteristics of charging loads are predicted by Monte Carlo simulation. Finally, a case study is conducted in an actual urban region. …”
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