Theory-guided machine learning to predict configurational energies of high distortion alloy systems by Huang, Xufa

“…However, since CE is a lattice-based model, its accuracy is often poor when applied to high-entropy alloys (HEAs) with significant structural distortion. …”
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Nanocomposite foams with balanced mechanical properties and energy return from EVA and CNT for the midsole of sports footwear application by Chang, Boon Peng, Kashcheev, Aleksandr, Veksha, Andrei, Lisak, Grzegorz, Goei, Ronn, Leong, Kah Fai, Tok, Alfred ling Yoong, Lipik, Vitali

“…Our results show that EVA foam incorporated with oxygenated CNT (O-CNT) demonstrated a more pronounced improvement of physical, mechanical, and dynamic impact response properties than acid-purified CNT (A-CNT). When CNT with weight percentage as low as 0.5 wt% was added to the nanocomposites, the physical properties, abrasion resistance, compressive strength, dynamic stiffness, and rebound performance of the EVA foams were improved significantly. …”
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A tight polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membrane fabricated via polyion complex assisted phase inversion for dye desalination by Zhao, Yali, Liao, Yuan, Lai, Gwo Sung, Yin, Yurong, Wang, Rong

“…This resultant membrane exhibited a high pure water permeance of 94 LMH/bar. When it was utilized to separate a dye/salt mixture of 100 ppm Congo red (CR) and 2 g/L Na2SO4 at 1 bar, the rejection of CR could reach 99.7%, alongside a very low Na2SO4 rejection of 8.4%, while the water permeance of dye solution maintained 61 LMH/bar. …”
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State-space-varied moving horizon estimation for real-time PPP in the challenging low-cost antenna and chipset by Liu, Peng, Ling, Keck Voon, Qin, Honglei, Lu, Jun

“…This indicates that the SSV-MHE algorithm can make positioning results of PPP accurate and stable when a low-cost receiver encounters a harsh environment.…”
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Metacognitive bias resulting from trade-off between local and global motion signals by Lee, Alan L. F., Yabuki, Hana, Lee, Isaac C. L., Or, Charles C.-F.

“…Our results suggest that the metacognitive system, when generating confidence for a perceptual task, puts more weights on local than global signals.…”
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Influence of Fe₂O₃ and bacterial biofilms on Cu(II) distribution in a simulated aqueous solution: a feasibility study to sediments in the Pearl River Estuary (PR China) by Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono, Lo, Waihung, Othman, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan, Liang, Xue, Goh, Hui Hwang, Chew, Kit Wayne

“…A significant inhibition to the bacterial growth took place (p ≤ 0.05; t-test) when Cu(II) concentration was higher than 0.5 mg/L. …”
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Effects of auditory training in older adults by Lai, Yvonne C. Y., Ng, P. S., Chan, Alice Hiu Dan, Wong, Francis C. K.

“…Results: The results showed improvements in auditory and cognitive abilities during the training period. When assessing the training effects by comparing the pre- and the posttraining performances, a significant improvement on the QuickSIN task was found in the training group but not in the other two groups. …”
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Data-driven distributionally robust CVaR portfolio optimization under a regime-switching ambiguity set by Pun, Chi Seng, Wang, Tianyu, Yan, Zhenzhen

“…We prove that the approach can include the underlying distribution with a high probability when the sample size is larger than a quantitative bound, from which we further analyze the quality of the obtained portfolio. …”
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Design and fabrication of soft sensors with conductive thermoplastic polyurethane by Cui, Honglin

“…An optimized sensor design is achieved, which can generate a drastic 42% drop in resistance under an even force of 50N. When it is applied on the gripper’s surface, it is also observed that a similar 42% drop in resistance is present on the directly fabricated sensor. …”
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Organic solvent-assisted control of hydrogel structures and properties by Zhou, Quan

“…This became possible for the following two reasons: 1) the addition of ethanol makes SA solution exhibit the upper critical solution temperature (UCST) behavior in which gelation occurred when the temperature was reduced below the sol-to-gel transition temperature, and 2) the presence of ethanol significantly increased the viscosity of SA solution and enhanced its shear-thinning feature, thus making it ideal for 3D printing. …”
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Overcoming thermal quenching in X-ray scintillators through multi-excited state switching by Wang, Min, Zhang, Zhongbo, Lyu, Jing, Qiu, Jian, Gu, Chang, Zhao, He, Wang, Tao, Ren, Yiwen, Yang, Shuo-Wang, Xu, Guo Qin, Liu, Xiaogang

“…Despite their widespread utility, scintillator development faces a significant hurdle when exposed to elevated temperatures, as it usually results in reduced scintillation efficiency and diminished luminescence output. …”
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Numerical simulation of effective heat recapture ammonia pyrolysis system for hydrogen energy by Lim, Jian Tiong, Ng, Eddie Yin Kwee, Saeedipour, Hamid, Lee, Hiang Kwee

“…The conversion is maintained at 94% to 97% when lower activation energy is applied via a ruthenium-based catalyst. …”
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Exploring gunshot residue detection in fingerprints by functionalized particle-coupled matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry by Adav, Sunil S., Tan, Crystal Yan Wen, Low, Choon Teck, Loo, Song Wei, Ridhwan Yusoff, Gautam, Archana, Yong, Yuk Lin, Yang, Chiew Yung, Lim, Chin Chin, Ng, Kee Woei

“…This technique provides enhanced sensitivity, speed, and adaptability compared to conventional methods, making it a promising choice for initial detection of GSR in latent fingerprints. Moreover, when subjected to thorough analysis using advanced instruments, it has the potential to significantly strengthen the probative value of fingerprint evidence in forensic investigations.…”
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Quad-faceted feature-based graph network for domain-agnostic text classification to enhance learning effectiveness by Supraja, S., Khong, Andy Wai Hoong

“…Experiment results show that the proposed model outperforms in terms of macroaverage F1 score when compared with existing deep learning techniques. …”
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USRP-based wireless communication demonstrations for capacity improvement: from coding and waveform design perspectives by Liu, Yile

“…Unlike the design of receivers and transmitters, channel conditions influence the performance of a communication system as part of the real physical environment. When examining the traditional coding methods for the AWGN channel, it is also essential to consider another typical form of channel fading in nature—block fading. …”
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Robust text-independent speaker verification in environmental noise by Panda, Ashish

“…While this provided further reduction in the equal error rate when compared to the PSS, it fell short in terms of inaccurate noise corruption function and its reliance on accurate noise estimation for better performance. …”
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Li3V2(PO4)3 nanocrystals embedded in a nanoporous carbon matrix supported on reduced graphene oxide sheets as cathode material for lithium-ion batteries by Wong, Kang Ming.

“…In the voltage window of 3 to 4.3 V and at a current density of 66 mA g-1 (0.5 C), this cathode depicts an initial discharge capacity of 128 mAh g-1 (theoretical: 130 mAh g-1) and also displays excellent cycling stabilities with almost no capacity fading when subjected to 100 cycles of charging and discharging. …”
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Fatigue analysis of steel catenary risers at the touchdown point by Feng, Zi Li

“…Scour can occur around underwater pipes when subjected to waves and currents. Scour profiles are deemed to influence the fatigue damage of SCRs at the TDP. …”
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On the privacy protection of fingerprint templates by Li, Sheng.

“…Therefore, the complete minutiae feature of a single fingerprint will not be compromised when the database is stolen. Furthermore, because of the similarity in topology, it is difficult for the attacker to distinguish the combined minutiae template from the original minutiae templates. …”
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Deformation and failure processes of glass-microballoon epoxy syntactic foam by Naidu, Aravin Dass

“…The results of SHPB testing revealed that when contrasted to quasi-static compression, Syntactic Foam subjected to high strain-rate loading possessed improved fracture resistance and energy dissipation capacity. …”
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