Database Federation for Spatial Digital Twins with Semantically Enhanced Data Processing: A use case of Mission Mjøsa by S. Ranatunga, R. S. Ødegård, E. Onstein, K. Jetlund, K. Jetlund

“…Demonstrated through the Mission Mjøsa use case, this approach supports inland water mapping and decision support by aligning spatial data across domains. …”
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A Spin Photonic Topological Metasurface Based on a Kagome Lattice for Use In Leaky-Wave Antenna Application by Sayyed Ahmad Abtahi, Mohsen Maddahali, Ahmad Bakhtafrouz

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Stabilization of emulsified edible coating using cellulose nanomaterials for fruit preservation by Ata Aditya Wardana, Vincensius Marcellino, Laras Putri Wigati, Francis Ngwane Nkede, Fumina Tanaka, Fumihiko Tanaka

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An Integrated Approach to Riverbed Morphodynamic Modeling Using Remote Sensing Data by Matteo Bozzano, Francesco Varni, Monica De Martino, Alfonso Quarati, Nicoletta Tambroni, Bianca Federici

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The Impact of the Urban Heat Island and Future Climate on Urban Building Energy Use in a Midwestern U.S. Neighborhood by Farzad Hashemi, Parisa Najafian, Negar Salahi, Sedigheh Ghiasi, Ulrike Passe

“…These datasets were then incorporated into an Urban Building Energy Modeling (UBEM) framework using Urban Modeling Interface (UMI) to evaluate energy performance across a low-income residential neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa. …”
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Understanding the Stability of Poorly Covered Pickering Emulsions Using on‐Chip Microfluidics by Xuefeng Shen, Chang Chen, Berend van der Meer, Thomas E. Kodger, Uddalok Sen, Siddharth Deshpande, Jasper van der Gucht

“…Abstract Particle‐stabilized emulsions, also known as Pickering emulsions, have shown promise in areas that require long‐term stability with minimum use of surfactants. While most work has focused on densely covered Pickering emulsions, such emulsions are known to retain stability even when the interfaces are sparsely covered with particles. …”
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Development of a Smart Lock System using QR Code Technology by Mary Adedoyin, Farouq Olukoya

“… A smart lock system refers to a modern security solution that enables users to remotely control access to their homes or businesses using a smart device such as smartphone, tablet, or computer. …”
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Modeling Microplastic Dispersion in the Salado Estuary Using Computational Fluid Dynamics by Luis Velazquez-Araque, José Flor, Alfredo Méndez, Maritza Cárdenas-Calle

“…Spherical PET particles (5 mm diameter, 1340 kg/m³ density) were used to establish a simplified baseline scenario. …”
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Super-resolved trajectory-derived nanoclustering analysis using spatiotemporal indexing by Tristan P. Wallis, Anmin Jiang, Kyle Young, Huiyi Hou, Kye Kudo, Alex J. McCann, Nela Durisic, Merja Joensuu, Dietmar Oelz, Hien Nguyen, Rachel S. Gormal, Frédéric A. Meunier

“…Spatial indexing is widely used in video games to detect interactions between moving geometric objects. …”
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From ideation to real context of use of a digital solution to promote physical and cognitive training for older adults by Ana Isabel Martins, Ceci Diehl, Telmo Silva, Ana Margarida Almeida, Gonçalo Santinha, Óscar Ribeiro, Nelson P. Rocha, Anabela G. Silva

“…The four-week usage evaluation demonstrated that using the digital solution at home was feasible, had good levels of usability and acceptance, and was found to be pleasant by older adults using it at home. …”
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Perceptions about the use of virtual assistants for seeking health information among caregivers of young childhood cancer survivors by Emre Sezgin, Daniel I. Jackson, Kate Kaufman, Micah A. Skeens, Cynthia A. Gerhardt, Emily Moscato

“…Objectives This study examined the perceptions of caregivers of young childhood cancer survivors (YCCS) regarding the use of virtual assistant (VA) technology for health information seeking and care management. …”
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Implementation of QKD-based system using Nano PCF for healthcare applications by Ajay Kumar Vyas, Achyutesh Dixit, Subhashish Tiwari, Prem Shankar Mishra, Dileep Kumar Gupta, Sanjeev K Srivastava, Vijay Singh

“…This arrangement could be used in various optical communications where one is required to interface different types of PCF. …”
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Reducing impact load on RC-Slabs using Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) by Yosra El-Maghraby, John Wael, Aya Assem, Ahmad E. Khalil

“…Half of the specimens were cast as control slabs, while the other half included a 5 cm thick EPS layer atop the concrete. Accelerometers were used to capture dynamic responses, and a detailed finite element model was developed in ABAQUS, incorporating experimentally measured material properties and contact interaction at the EPS–concrete interface. …”
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Detection of Adulteration in Food Using Recurrent Neural Network with Internet of Things by Vishwesh Nagamalla, B. Muthu Kumar, Neha Janu, Anusha Preetham, Syam Machinathu Parambil Gangadharan, Mejdal A. Alqahtani, Rajnish Ratna

“…In the proposed project, the fractional-order element would be investigated for its potential use in the detection of milk adulteration. With this fractional-order element-based impedance sensor, you can distinguish between different types of contaminated milk and different types of faking it, which is quite useful in the detection and differentiation of fake and real milk. …”
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Neuromorphic algorithms for brain implants: a review by Wiktoria Agata Pawlak, Newton Howard

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Design, development, and evaluation of a low-cost smart solar-powered weather station for use in agricultural environments by Hamed Mokhtarzadeh, Shiva Gorjian, Saeid Minaei

“…The solar radiation sensor, built using a low-cost solar cell ($4), demonstrated high accuracy (R² = 0.9895, F-value = 0.82, p-value = 0.36) compared to commercial pyranometers ($80–$180). …”
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Predicting bat roosts in bridges using Bayesian Additive Regression Trees by Jacob Oram, Amy K. Wray, Helen T. Davis, Luz A. de Wit, Winifred F. Frick, Andrew Hoegh, Kathryn M. Irvine, Patrick Pollock, Andrea N. Schuhmann, Frank C. Tousley, Brian E. Reichert

“…Human-built structures can provide important habitat for wildlife, but predicting which structures are most likely to be used remains challenging. To evaluate the predictive capabilities of data-driven ensemble modeling approaches, we conducted surveys for bats and signs of bat use, such as urine and guano staining, at bridges across the southwestern United States. …”
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Comparative In Vitro Analysis of Composite Resins Used in Clear Aligner Attachments by Francesca Gazzani, Denise Bellisario, Chiara Pavoni, Loredana Santo, Paola Cozza, Roberta Lione

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The hybrid nanocomposite demonstrated greater properties in terms of stiffness, load-bearing capacity, and structural integrity when compared with flowable resin. Its use may ensure more durable attachment integrity and improved aligner–tooth interface performance over time.…”
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Research Progress on Radiation Damage of Commonly Used Solid Lubricating Films by LI Jincheng, SHI Yeran, HUA Dongpeng, ZHOU Qing, XIA Qiaosheng, CHAI Liqiang, WANG Haifeng, WANG Peng

“…Solid lubricating thin film materials play a significant role in aerospace，the nuclear industry and mechanical engineering due to their excellent performance in reducing friction and wear， as well as their good chemical stability and resistance to high temperatures.However，these materials face the challenge of radiation damage in extreme environments， such as space and high-temperature nuclear reactors， which can lead to a significant decrease in material performance， thus affecting their reliability and durability in practical applications.In this paper，three main types of solid lubricating thin films were first introduced， which included two-dimensional layered lubricating films， carbon-based lubricating thin films， and metal-based lubricating thin films.Two-dimensional layered lubricating films，such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides，showed ultra-low friction coefficients due to their single or few layers of atomic thickness， achieving a “superlubricating”effect.These materials were not only recognized for their excellent tribological properties but also for their exceptional mechanical strength and chemical inertness， making them potentially valuable for applications in harsh environments， such as nuclear radiation.Carbon-based lubricating thin films， such as hydrogenated amorphous carbon films， graphite， and fullerenes， maintained their lubricating performance in adverse environments due to their diverse allotropes of carbon and physical and chemical properties.Metal-based lubricating thin films， especially silver-based films， were shown to exhibit good lubricating performance in high-temperature and irradiation environments when combined with other solid lubricants.Secondly， the challenges faced by solid lubricating films in irradiation environments were summarized， and an outlook on future research directions in the field of radiation resistance of commonly used solid lubricating films was provided.Five strategies to enhance the radiation resistance of solid lubricating films were further explored:First，thermal annealing treatments were conducted，after which two-dimensional layered lubricating films，such as MoS2，were shown to exhibit fewer defects when subjected to irradiation.Second，doping with radiation-resistant elements was proposed；for example，chromium was introduced into carbon-based lubricating films，effectively improving the tribological stability and durability of DLC materials.The third strategy involved designing multilayer film structures that captured defect atoms through heterointerfaces， effectively improving the tribological performance of metal-based lubricating films.The fourth strategy was to regulate the interfacial area，where the crystal/amorphous interface was found to have higher radiation tolerance.The fifth strategy was to refine the grain size， as grain refinement was shown to effectively improve the radiation resistance of metal-based lubricating films.In conclusion，solid lubricating thin films have great application potential in extreme environments such as space exploration and the nuclear industry.Future research will focus on deeply understanding the impact of irradiation on solid lubricating thin films and developing new strategies to improve their radiation resistance， ensuring that these materials can maintain their excellent lubricating performance in extreme environments.…”
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Assessment of drug permeability using a small airway microphysiological system by Robert M. Geiger, Shekh M. Rahman, Md Shadiqur Rashid Roni, Catherine Sullenberger, Sabyasachy Mistry, Katherine Shea, Isra Tariq, Omnia A. Ismaiel, Murali K. Matta, Paula L. Hyland, Sasha Berdichevski, Sasha Berdichevski, Alexandre J. S. Ribeiro, Ksenia Blinova, Wenlei Jiang, Ross L. Walenga, Bryan Newman, Donna A. Volpe, Kevin A. Ford

“…Therefore, we evaluated the use of a small airway MPS to measure the permeability of inhaled drugs.MethodologyPrimary human lung epithelial cells were seeded onto the top channel of the chip and cultured for 14 days at ALI to promote monolayer differentiation, followed by addition of endothelial cells into the bottom channel. …”
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