Numerical Simulation and Analysis of Micropile-Raft Joint Jacking Technology for Rectifying Inclined Buildings Due to Uneven Settlement by Ming Xie, Li’e Yin, Zhangdong Wang, Fangbo Xu, Xiangdong Wu, Mengqi Xu

“…To address the issue of structural tilting caused by uneven foundation settlement in soft soil areas, this study combined a specific engineering case to conduct numerical simulations of the rectification process for an inclined reinforced concrete building using ABAQUS finite element software. …”
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Recurrent patterns in the application of traffic impact analyses: Safety first or last? by Seth LaJeunesse, Jesse D. Saginor, Tabitha S. Combs, Wesley Kumfer, Eric Dumbaugh

“…Conventional traffic impact analysis (TIA) neglects traffic safety in development review procedures, often serving as an afterthought because the traffic generated is easier to measure than proactively addressing and predicting safety issues. To explore this TIA neglect issue further, interviews conducted with TIA practitioners and developers in five US Mid-Atlantic and Southeast states explore whether and how these professionals incorporated road user safety considerations into their TIA practices. …”
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Development of a Specialized Method for Simultaneous Quantification of Functional Intestinal Metabolites by GC/MS-Based Metabolomics by Kazuki Funahashi, Chol Gyu Lee, Kuniyo Sugitate, Noriko Kagata, Noriko Fukuda, Isaiah Song, Chiharu Ishii, Akiyoshi Hirayama, Shinji Fukuda

“…In this study, we aimed to develop a specialized method for the simultaneous determination of important intestinal metabolites, specifically addressing the main issue of SCFA volatilization during the dry solidification process. …”
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Factors affecting the implementation of labor safety and hygiene in specific enterprises: a case in Vietnam by Kien Vu Gia, Tram Nguyen Thi Huyen, Tuan Le Anh, Hieu Nguyen Trung, Thu Nguyen Lam Kim, Kien Cao Phuoc

“…In addition, there are many opinions on further improving regulations and OSH risk assessment processes. Based on the results of this research, we would like to make some recommendations to improve the legal system related to the OSH risk assessment process and CSR, and help relevant parties better understand the benefits and raise their awareness of the issue.…”
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Sleep traits causally affect epigenetic age acceleration: a Mendelian randomization study by Wen Zhao, Shiyao Yu, Yan Xu, Huijuan Liao, Daiyi Chen, Ting Lu, Zhixuan Ren, Lijuan Ge, Jianhui Liu, Jingbo Sun

“…Abstract Sleep disorders (SDs) are a common issue in the elderly. Epigenetic clocks based on DNA methylation (DNAm) are now considered highly accurate predictors of the aging process and are associated with age-related diseases. …”
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Out-of-Distribution in Image Semantic Communication: A Solution With Multimodal Large Language Models by Feifan Zhang, Yuyang Du, Kexin Chen, Yulin Shao, Soung Chang Liew

“…This paper explores the use of multi-modal large language models (MLLMs) to address the OOD issue in image semantic communication. We propose a novel “Plan A - Plan B” framework that leverages the broad knowledge and strong generalization ability of an MLLM to assist a conventional ML model when the latter encounters an OOD input in the semantic encoding process. …”
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A Shield Segment Bolt Detection and Localization Method Based on Ellipse Detection by Jie Liu, Shuaishuai Liu, Zhendong He, Yanqiu Xiao, Guangzhen Cui, Pengpeng Wang

“…However, during the automatic segment gripping process, traditional methods of setting targets introduce manual errors and complicate operations. …”
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The regulation mechanism of Basin vegetation on river hydrology: A comparison between humid and semi-arid regions by Wenxian Guo, Xuyang Jiao, Ning He, Yong Niu, Hongxiang Wang

“…This study reveals that the regulatory sensitivity of vegetation to hydrological processes in semi-arid areas is significantly higher than that in humid areas.…”
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First-Arrival Constrained Physics-Informed Recurrent Neural Networks for Initial Model-Insensitive Full Waveform Inversion in Vertical Seismic Profiling by Cai Lu, Jijun Liu, Liyuan Qu, Jianbo Gao, Hanpeng Cai, Jiandong Liang

“…FWI is a nonlinear optimization problem; significant discrepancies between the initial and true velocity models can lead to solutions converging to local optima. To address this issue, we proposed a PIRNN-based FWI method with first-arrival time constraints. …”
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Advancing synergistic strategies for greenhouse gas and atmospheric pollutant emission reduction in urban transportation: a whole lifecycle perspective by Guojun Sheng, Zhiyuan Sun, Mingyue Xue, Dongshi Sun, Danlan Xie

“…In light of the interrelated origins and processes of greenhouse gas (GHG) and atmospheric pollutant emissions, countries around the world are actively seeking synergistic strategies for their reduction. …”
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Scalable Distributed Reproduction Numbers of Network Epidemics With Differential Privacy by Bo Chen, Baike She, Calvin Hawkins, Philip E. Pare, Matthew T. Hale

“…Reproduction numbers are widely used to analyze epidemic spreading processes over networks. However,conventional reproduction numbers of an overall network, which require spreading information from the entire network, do not indicate where an epidemic is spreading. …”
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MELArt: A Multimodal Entity Linking Dataset for Art by Sierra-Múnera, Alejandro, Le, Linh, Demartini, Gianluca, Krestel, Ralf

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A Simple Emulator That Enables Interpretation of Parameter‐Output Relationships, Applied to Two Climate Model PPEs by Qingyuan Yang, Gregory S. Elsaesser, Marcus van Lier‐Walqui, Trude Eidhammer

“…Each additive term is the mean of a Gaussian Process, and corresponds to the impact of a parameter or parameter group on the variable of interest. …”
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Optimizing cadmium mitigation from Tunisian phosphates via chlorination-assisted calcination: A DoE and RSM approach by Marwa Mlaouah, Mohamed Karim Hajji, Oumayma Hamlaoui, Afef Barhoumi, Wided Bouguerra

“…Among the investigated parameters, temperature and its interaction with the chlorinating agent were identified as key contributors to cadmium removal performance.The optimization process revealed that a maximum cadmium removal efficiency of 88.2% was achieved at 720–800°C with 20 wt% of chlorinating agent and a treatment time of 3 hours—representing a 15% reduction in temperature compared to conventional processes. …”
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Eliminating surface transverse cracks in the novel vertical bending continuous casting of pure aluminum 1070 thin slabs by Qijia Mao, Fuan Hua, Zhuohuang Wu, Yuxiao Fu, Guanglin Jia, Guo Yuan, Guodong Wang

“…The novelty of this work lies in the precise regulation of both the temperature and stress fields, offering a solution to the surface crack issue. This study makes significant contributions to optimizing casting parameters for the novel process and enhancing the overall efficiency of aluminum alloy production.…”
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Spectrum utilization improvement for multi‐channel EH‐CRN with spectrum sensing by Kechen Zheng, Jiahong Wang, Anping Chen, Wendi Sun, Xiaoying Liu, Jia Liu

“…Then the Markov decision process problem of SUE is formulated, which is challenging due to the infinite system space and action space. …”
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LGFaware-meshing: online mesh reconstruction from LiDAR point cloud with awareness of local geometric features by Yaoqian Niu, Hao Chen, Jun Li, Chun Du, Jiangjiang Wu, Yunsheng Zhang

“…However, due to the lack of adaptability in adjusting vertex density, existing methods tend to generate either over-represented planar mesh or under-represented non-planar mesh. To address this issue, we propose a novel online mesh reconstruction method with a self-adaptive strategy which, respectively, processes planar and non-planar regions according to local geometric features. …”
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RADx Tech Viability and Steering Panels: A Model for MedTech Translational Grant Review by Paul Tessier, Michael Dempsey, John Collins, Steve Schachter

“…RADx^SM Tech's mission is to rapidly accelerate deployment of SARS-CoV-2 tests and could not utilize typical grant application and review processes that can run 4 to 6 months. Instead, RADx Tech leveraged methodologies developed by CIMIT and utilized by POCTRN as described further in this special issue. …”
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Factors Affecting the Color Change of Monolithic Zirconia Ceramics: A Narrative Review by Ebru Binici Aygün, Esra Kaynak Öztürk, Ayşe Bilge Tülü, Bilge Turhan Bal, Seçil Karakoca Nemli, Merve Bankoğlu Güngör

“…Increased restoration thickness reduces the influence of the substrate color while the sintering temperature and process improve optical properties. These findings emphasize the importance of material selection and application processes in ensuring esthetic harmony in zirconia restorations. …”
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Identifying potential sites for artificial groundwater recharge using GIS and AHP techniques: A case study of Erbil basin, Iraq by Omeed Al-Kakey, Arsalan Othman, Broder Merkel

“…After that, the analytic hierarchy process was applied to weight, rank, and reclassify these seven thematic layers. …”
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