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Wall temperature effects on the stability of leeward vortices of a blunt inclined cone
Streamwise vortex instability is one of the most potent mechanisms for the transition of the three-dimensional boundary layers. By using the global stability analysis methods, stability characteristics of the ...
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Stability and failure pattern analysis of bimslope with Mohr-Coulomb matrix soil: From a perspective of micropolar continuum theory
For the stability and failure pattern analysis of bimslopes, a novel second-order cone programming optimized micropolar continuum finite element method (mpcFEM-SOCP) incorporating the micropolar Mohr-Coulomb (...
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Open AccessComputational modeling and simulation for endovascular embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations with liquid embolic agents
Endovascular embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in the brain usually requires injecting liquid embolic agents (LEAs) to reduce blood flow through the malformation. In clinical procedures, the f...
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Application assessment of hybrid smoothed finite element method for geotechnical deformation and stability analysis
In the node-based smoothed finite element method (NS-FEM), the unknowns including displacement, stress and strain are all stored at element nodes, contributing to good numerical accuracy and implementation con...
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La0.75Sr0.25MnO3-based perovskite oxides as efficient and durable bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts in rechargeable Zn-air batteries
Efficient and durable bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts are critical for advanced rechargeable zinc-air (Zn-air) batteries. However, the obstacle to the development of bifunctional electrocatalysts for the ...
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Elastoplastic analysis of solid structures using penalty-based couple stress finite element method within framework of Cosserat continuum
To obviate the complexities of the straight forward couple stress finite element method, the penalty-based couple stress finite element method (named PcouFEM) within the framework of the Cosserat continuum is ...
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Boosted charge transfer and photocatalytic CO2 reduction over sulfur-doped C3N4 porous nanosheets with embedded SnS2-SnO2 nanojunctions
Two-dimensional porous nanosheet heterostructure materials, which combine the advantages of both architecture and components, are expected to feature a significant photocatalytic performance toward CO2 conversion...
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Assessment on strength reduction schemes for geotechnical stability analysis involving the Drucker-Prager criterion
For geotechnical stability analysis involving the Drucker-Prager (DP) criterion, both the c-φ reduction scheme and the M-K reduction scheme can be utilized. With the aid of the second-order cone programming optim...
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Densification, microstructural features and tensile properties of selective laser melted AlMgSiScZr alloy from single track to block specimen
The selective laser melting (SLM) processed aluminum alloys have already aroused researchers’ attention in aerospace, rail transport and petrochemical engineering due to the comprehensive advantages of low den...
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Geotechnical stability analysis considering strain softening using micro-polar continuum finite element method
Geotechnical stability analyses based on classical continuum may lead to remarkable underestimations on geotechnical safety. To attain better estimations on geotechnical stability, the micro-polar continuum is...
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Bayesian optimization based on a unified figure of merit for accelerated materials screening: A case study of halide perovskites
The figure of merit is of crucial importance in materials design to search for candidates with optimal functionality. In the field of photovoltaics, the bandgap (Eg) is a well-recognized figure of merit for scree...
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Significant broadband extinction abilities of bioaerosols
Bioaerosol, an important constituent of the atmosphere, can directly affect light radiation characteristics due to absorption and scattering effects. Current research lacks a reasonable explanation for the ext...
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Investigation of the hydrodynamic performance of crablike robot swimming leg
The existing amphibious robots cannot usually enjoy a superior adaptability in the underwater environment by replacing the actuators. Based on the bionic prototype of the Portunus trituberculatus, a new leg-pa...
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Efficacy evaluation on electroacupuncture for Alzheimer’s disease
To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) on Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
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Relationship between placenta location and resolution of second trimester placenta previa
This prospective study was conducted to assess the rate of resolution of second trimester placenta previa in women with anterior placenta and posterior placenta, and that in women with and without previous ces...
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Analytical fitting functions of finite sample discrete entropies of white Gaussian noise
In order to find the convergence rate of finite sample discrete entropies of a white Gaussian noise(WGN), Brown entropy algorithm is numerically tested.With the increase of sample size, the curves of these fin...
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Therapeutic efficacy observation on electroacupuncture for Alzheimer’s disease
To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
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Analysis of a heavy rainfall event over Bei**g during 21–22 July 2012 based on high resolution model analyses and forecasts
The heaviest rainfall over 61 yr hit Bei**g during 21–22 July 2012. Characterized by great rainfall amount and intensity, wide range, and high impact, this record-breaking heavy rainfall caused dozens of deat...
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Effect of Feitai Capsule (肺泰胶囊) on quality of life and progression-free survival of patients with unresectable non-small cell lung cancer
To examine the effect of a Chinese medicinal herbal formula (Feitai Capsule, 肺泰胶囊) on the quality of life (QOL) and progression-free survival (PFS) of patients with unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSC...
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Characteristics of 45° photonic crystal ring resonators based on square-lattice silicon rods
A new photonic crystal ring resonator (PCRR) configuration is provided based on two-dimensional (2D) square lattice photonic crystal (PC) silicon rods. The ring is formed by removing the line defect along M di...
