Diabetic retinopathy as an independent predictor of subclinical cardiovascular disease: baseline results of the PRECISED study by Laura Gutierrez, David Garcia-Dorado, Joan Montaner, Rafael Simó, Jordi Bañeras, Cristina Hernández, José Rodríguez-Palomares, Filipa Valente, Teresa González-Alujas, Ignacio Ferreira, Santiago Aguadé-Bruix, Daniel Seron, Joan Genescà, Anna Boixadera, José García-Arumí, Alejandra Planas, Olga Simó-Servat

“…The presence of subclinical CVD was examined using two parameters: (1) calcium coronary score (CACs); (2) composite of CACs >400 UA, carotid plaque ≥3 mm, carotid intima–media thickness ratio >1, or the presence of ECG changes suggestive of previous asymptomatic myocardial infarction. …”
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First-principles insights into Sn/Sc/Ag/Ni-doped Al2Cu structural, electronic, mechanical, and thermodynamic properties by Yuhua Jin, Sijun Yang, Xuefeng Lu, Yu Ni, xiao Li

“…It proposes integrated electronic-mechanical-thermodynamic criteria for element selection under high-temperature service conditions, while validating critical alloy design parameters via Sc-doped instability cases, providing theoretical guidance for developing heat-resistant copper-aluminum composites.…”
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Multiobjective optimization on CI engine performance and emissions fueled with croton macrostachyus (CMS) seed oil biodiesel blends employing the desirability approach by Adem Siraj Mohammed, Venkata Ramayya Ancha, Samson Mekbib Atnaw

“…This experimental study examined the combined effects of injection timing (26, 27, and 28 °CA), biodiesel blend ratio (B0-B25), and engine speed (1700–2900 RPM) on the performance (BTE, BSFC) and emissions (NOx, CO2) of a single-cylinder CI engine fueled with croton macrostachyus (CMS) seed oil methyl ester. Using a central composite design (CCD), key parameters were varied, and responses measured, followed by a desirability-based multi-objective optimization. …”
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Double-diffusive magnetoconvection in a tilted porous parallelogrammic domain with discrete heated-cooled segments: Leveraging machine learning and CFD approach by P. Ravindra, M. Sankar, Suresh Rasappan, Wardah Abdullah Al Majrafi, Pugalarasu Rajan, S. Sanal Kumar

“…This investigation reports a combined numerical and ANN-based analysis of buoyancy-assisted convection from thermosolutal convection due to compositional buoyancies in a tilted porous parallelogram-shaped enclosure. …”
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Rheological investigations and swelling behavior of gum ghatti-cl-poly(acrylic acid) hydrogel reinforced with graphene oxide by Pragnesh N. Dave, Pradip M. Macwan, Bhagvan Kamaliya, Arvind Kumar

“…This dominance of the storage modulus over the loss modulus suggests continuous covalent crosslinking, accounting for the solid-like and elastic nature (G′ > G″) of the hydrogels. All rheological parameters highlight commendable mechanical properties, rendering the composite hydrogel suitable for applications such as drug administration and various environmental uses.…”
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Effects of yittria stabilised ZrO2 nanoparticles on the strengthening mechanisms in AlSi10Mg fabricated by LPBF by Catherine Dolly Clement, Abu Syed Kabir

“…In this study, AlSi10Mg powder mixed with 2.83 vol% of Yittria Stabilised nano ZrO _2 (YSZ) was prepared using ball milling, and the composite parts were fabricated via Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). …”
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Experimental and Theoretical Research on the Stress-Relaxation Behaviors of PTFE Coated Fabrics under Different Temperatures by Yingying Zhang, Shanshan Xu, Qilin Zhang, Yi Zhou

“…As polymer composites, the stress-relaxation behaviors of membrane materials have significant effects on the pattern cutting design, the construction process analysis, and the stiffness degradation of membrane structures in the life cycle. …”
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Engineering TiO2-based nanostructures for enhanced electrocatalytic and photocatalytic redox reactions by Fadhel F. Sead, Vicky Jain, R. Roopashree, Anita Devi, Aditya Kashyap, Girish Chandra Sharma, Pushpa Negi Bhakuni, Mosstafa Kazemi, Hadi Noorizadeh

“…This review critically explores recent advances in synthetic strategies, morphological control, and compositional tuning of TiO₂-based nanomaterials, emphasizing their role in energy conversion. …”
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Weiss or Wit: Chemical Profiling of Wheat Beers via NMR-Based Metabolomics by Plamen Chorbadzhiev, Dessislava Gerginova, Svetlana Simova

“…These results underscore the significant impact of raw materials, fermentation parameters, and brewing techniques on the chemistry of wheat beer. …”
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Heat and mass transfer analysis of tea particles in low-temperature spray dryers using a combination of swirl and Co-current flows by Henry Carles, Eflita Yohana, Mohammad Tauviqirrahman, Ridho, Mohamad Djaeni, Mohamad Endy Yulianto, Kwang-Hwan Choi

“…The research uses Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to study heat and mass transfer characteristics in a spray dryer, focusing on different flow compositions of swirl and co-current flows at ratios of 25 %:75 %, 50 %:50 %, and 75 %:25 %. …”
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Bayesian-optimized stacking ensemble with multimodal feature selection for tobacco leaf maturity classification by Yunpeng Lu, Yang Wu, Lu Zhang, Jinguo Huang, Guangwei Sun, Jing Liu

“…We train these base models individually and optimize their parameters using Bayesian optimization to obtain prediction results. …”
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Integrated transcriptomic analysis unveils molecular mechanisms regulating meat quality in newly improved black goat breeds by Yong Long, Naifeng Zhang, Yanliang Bi, Tao Ma, Pramote Paengkoum, Wen Xiao, Yanpin Zhao, Chao Yuan, Defeng Wang, Yang Yang, Chaozhi Su, Yong Han

“…A comparison of Guizhou Black Goats (GBG♂, n = 7), Black Nubian Goats (NBG♂, n = 7), and their F1 hybrids (FBG♂, GB♀ × NB♂, n = 7) revealed that the FBG demonstrated notable improvements in meat quality parameters, muscle fiber traits, fatty acid and amino acid compositions, mineral content, intramuscular fat (IMF), and inosine monophosphate (IMP) levels. …”
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Fixed Depth Control Strategy for Remotely Operated Vehicle Based on Improved Model Predictive Control Algorithm by Shuo YANG, Honghui WANG, Xinyu LIU, Xin FANG, Guanghao LI, Guijie LIU

“…To address the issue of poor depth control stability in remotely operated vehicles(ROVs) with cables due to external disturbances in complex marine environments, a composite control strategy based on an improved model predictive control(MPC) was proposed. …”
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Influence of Engine Oil Degradation on Sliding Bearings, with Special Focus on Different Degrees of Nitration by Charlotte Besser, Adam Agocs, Christian Tomastik, Erik Jankes, Jaromír Burda, Ryuji Kanaya, Akira Ando, Yuma Haneda, Colin McAleese

“…By means of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), the Bi surfaces were analyzed regarding their chemical compositions after the tests. The results were correlated with the respective oil conditions determined via conventional parameters as well as high-resolution mass spectrometry. …”
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Evaluation of High-Performance Pervious Concrete Mixed with Nano-Silica and Carbon Fiber by Mingxuan Sun, Meng Sun, Yunlong Zhang, Lijun Ma

“…To address the mechanical deficiencies of traditional pervious concrete and promote its practical implementation, this study developed a high-performance pervious concrete model using conventional materials and methods, achieving a permeability coefficient of 4.5 mm/s with compressive and flexural strengths exceeding 45 MPa and 5 MPa, respectively. Central composite design (CCD) response surface methodology was employed to investigate the individual and synergistic effects of the water–cement ratio (W/C), nano-silica (NS), and carbon fibers (CF) on permeability, compressive strength, and flexural strength. …”
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Optimized CFRP layering design for circumferential internal corrugated compression shell by Runze WU, Jianliang SUN, Xu ZHANG, Mingfang QI

“…MethodFinite element simulation software ABAQUS is used to change the layering parameters of the CFRP according to the stress distribution of the composite layers, and the optimal winding angle under 14 layers of CFRP is explored to obtain the best layering scheme. …”
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Behavior of Eccentrically Loaded Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Latticed Columns with Corrugated Steel Plates for Industrial Structures by Xue-Wen Xiao, Ning-Ning Zhang, Xuan Zhao, Jun Liu, Zhao-Hui Hu, Xian Li

“…This paper presents a numerical simulation and theoretical analysis of the eccentric compressive performance of a novel composite concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) latticed column with corrugated steel plates for industrial buildings. …”
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Research progress in regulation of nanostructure of carbon materials and adsorption of toxic pollutants in water by LI Qiushuang, LI Fen, YANG Ying, YU Cailian, YAN Hong, ZHENG Menglong, CHEN Huiyu

“…Hydrothermal， pyrolysis and chemical vapor deposition are the common methods for the preparation of nanocarbon， and traditional carbon sources， such as sugars， petrochemicals， and biomass， can be used to obtain nanostructured carbon through the modulation of parameters such as preparation temperature and activator. …”
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Foliar nitrogen fertilization attenuating harmful effects of salt stress on purple basil by Jackson S. Nóbrega, Toshik I. da Silva, Adriano S. Lopes, Raimundo N. M. Costa, João E. da S. Ribeiro, Edcarlos C. da Silva, Ana C. Bezerra, Antônio V. da Silva, Thiago J. Dias

“…The experiment was performed using a randomized block design with an incomplete 5 × 5 factorial arrangement generated through experimental matrix Central Composite Design with two parameters: salinity of irrigation water at 0.5, 0.81, 2.75, 4.69, and 5.50 dS m-1; and nitrogen doses at 0, 58.58, 200, 341.42, and 400 mg L-1. …”
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Cyclic Testing of Bolt-Weld Joints Reinforced by Sleeves Connecting Circular CFST Columns to Steel Beams by Yonghong Bu, Qi Yang, Yihong Wang, Dongfang Zhang

“…This research should contribute to the future engineering applications of concrete-filled steel tube to composite structure.…”
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