Evaluating urban intersections: a comparative study of roundabouts versus protected U-turns—which is better? by Nawaf Alnawmasi, Hisham Jashami, Qiuqi Cai

“…They potentially reduce waiting times and improve overall traffic flow but may pose different safety and longitudinal challenges. …”
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Design and validation of a novel multiple sites signal acquisition and analysis system based on pressure stimulation for human cardiovascular information by Gaiqin Liu, Yuan Li, Longcong Chen, Juan Jiang, Jie Tian, Panpan Feng

“…Abstract Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) pose a significant threat to human health and place considerable strain on healthcare systems. …”
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Heavy metals in canned eggplant in Tehran, Iran: a health risk assessment study using Monte Carlo simulation by Nader Akbari, Ramin Aslani, Parisa Sadighara, Najmeh Yazdanfar, Mahmood Yousefi

“…Based on our findings, canned eggplant available in the Tehran market cannot pose a safety risk for Iranian children and adults.…”
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Research on the mechanism and prediction model of gas leakage and diffusion from shallow-buried natural gas pipelines by Chengjun Yue, Ping Lu, Jinjin Zhu, Shaokun Guan, Kun Yang, Yan Xu, Li Chen

“…Abstract As a crucial component of urban lifeline projects, shallow-buried gas pipelines pose a significant threat to society and people's lives, as well as property in the event of a leakage accident. …”
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The enhanced heat source model and its verification of unsteady heat transfer simulation in laser quenching based on experiment by Yutong Guo, Gangyan Li, Rui Shen, Hui Shi, Baoming Hu

“…In current engineering practice, the design of process parameters primarily relies on simulation. However, variations in actual conditions pose a significant challenge in selecting the most appropriate heat source model for accurately simulating the laser quenching process. …”
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Thermal analysis of hybrid nano-fluids: Modeling and non-similar solutions by A. Abbasi, W. Farooq, M. Ijaz Khan, Barno Sayfutdinovna Abdullaeva, Sami Ullah Khan, M. Waqas

“…Modeling and deriving non-similar solutions for these equations pose interesting and challenging mathematical problems. …”
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Optimization of the Small Wind Turbine Design—Performance Analysis by Marek Jaszczur, Marek Borowski, Joanna Halibart, Klaudia Zwolińska-Glądys, Patryk Marczak

“…Solutions aimed at individual customers, which can be used directly in places where electricity is required, are of particular interest. Small wind turbines pose a special challenge because their design must be adapted to environmental conditions, including low wind speed or variability in its direction. …”
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Improved detection algorithm for rail profile wear based on line structured light by LIU Zhengfeng, CHEN Jianzheng, LI Wei

“…In the first stage, this algorithm enabled rapid initial registration based on feature point pairs extracted from the rail profile, providing an improved initial pose for the two point clouds. The second stage utilized an enhanced robust ICP algorithm for precise registration, followed by calculating geometric parameters related to rail profile wear. …”
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The analysis of water quality in the informal settlements of Gauteng province in South Africa by Nokulunga Hlengwa, Oupa E. Malahlela, Mologadi C. Mothapo, Fhumulani I. Mathivha

“…Lead and cadmium concentrations were notably high in areas impacted by industrial runoff and improper waste disposal, posing severe public health risks, including neurological, renal, and hepatic complications. …”
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Screen on = development off? A systematic scoping review and a developmental psychology perspective on the effects of screen time on early childhood development by Fabio Sticca, Fabio Sticca, Valérie Brauchli, Patricia Lannen

“…Research on the associations between screen time and child development suggests that various forms of screen time might pose a risk for various aspects of child development. …”
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Effects of Polystyrene Nanoplastics on Oxidative Stress, Blood Biochemistry, and Digestive Enzyme Activity in Goldfish (<i>Carassius auratus</i>) by Sasan Azarm-Karnagh, Masoud Sattari, Mahdi Banaee, Behzad Shirkavand Hadavand, Francesca Falco

“…Plastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems has become a global concern, and nanoplastics, due to their small size and high penetration potential, pose significant risks to aquatic organisms. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) on oxidative stress biomarkers, blood biochemical parameters, and digestive enzyme activities in Goldfish (<i>Carassius auratus</i>). …”
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Context-assisted personalized pedestrian dead reckoning localization with a smartphone by Gege Huang, Jingbin Liu, Sheng Yang, Xiaodong Gong, Yinzhi Zhao

“…The robustness of PDR significantly impacts indoor positioning accuracy, but various pedestrians and mobility contexts pose challenges for reliable step detection and accurate step length estimation. …”
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Development of Intelligent Indicators Based on Cellulose and Prunus domestica Extracted Anthocyanins for Monitoring the Freshness of Packaged Chicken by Mustafa Ahmed, Ipsheta Bose, null Nousheen, Swarup Roy

“…Meat is a widely consumed food globally; however, variations in storage conditions along its supply chain can pose a potential food safety risk for consumers. …”
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Modeling of long-term radiological and toxicological impacts of the uranium mill tailings on groundwater and surface water by B. Yu. Zanoz, D. O. Bugai

“…Refined estimates of parameters of water exchange in the zone of uranium mill tailing (obtained from field studies and modeling of groundwater flow processes) were used to parameterize the model for radionuclide transport in groundwater. …”
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A decade of particulate matter pollution in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: sources and trends by Allan Vinícius Almeida do Amaral, Marcos Felipe Pedreira, Adriana Gioda

“…Bonsucesso presented the highest concentrations for the parameters studied, thus confirming the greater influence of vehicular traffic. …”
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Single-centre, randomised and double-blind clinical trial on the efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in preventing and treating primary headache in childre... by Xiaowei Yang, Siqi Liang, Siqi Weng, Xuezhen Xiao, Yao Xue, Yabin Ji

“…Introduction Primary headaches pose a significant burden on children and adolescents, highlighting the need for effective non-pharmacological interventions. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Explosion Characteristics Based on Ignition Location in an Ammonia Fuel Preparation Room Using CFD Simulation by Jin-Woo Bae, Beom-Seok Noh, Ji-Woong Lee, Su-Jeong Choe, Kweon-Ha Park, Jeong-Do Kim, Jae-Hyuk Choi

“…However, its high toxicity and flammability pose serious explosion hazards, particularly in confined fuel preparation spaces. …”
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Dispersion Characteristics of Accidental LPG Release in Marine Engine Room by Phan Anh Duong, Hokeun Kang

“…The rapid release of LPG due to equipment punctures can generate dispersive gas clouds, posing risks to personnel and adjacent areas. To evaluate these risks, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model was developed to simulate the dispersion behavior of LPG under various leak parameters (size, rate, and direction) and ventilation conditions in congested environments. …”
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The effect of pulsed uv light on biochemical changes: quail egg model for salmonella typhimurium inactivation by Meryem GÖKSEL SARAÇ, Tuğba DEDEBAŞ, Özlem Pelin CAN, Emre HASTAOĞLU, Şefahat EYCE

“…Foodborne Salmonella infections pose a critical threat to public health and the disinfection potential of non-thermal technologies such as pulsed UV light is becoming increasingly important. …”
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SPN-Based Dynamic Risk Modeling of Fire Incidents in a Smart City by Menghan Hui, Feng Ni, Wencheng Liu, Jiang Liu, Niannian Chen, Xingjun Zhou

“…Among them, natural fires pose a serious threat to human lives, the environment, and asset security. …”
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