Applied Sciences, Volume 13, Issue 10

The present study is aimed at the development of a novel empirical base for application to ground-based astronomical telescopes. A Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model is used for description of atmospheric flow structure with a high spatial...

With the rapid development of emerging technologies such as self-media, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing, massive data applications are crossing the threshold of the era of real-time analysis and value realization, which makes data streams...

High-cadence Earth observation smallsat images offer potential for near real-time global reconnaissance of all sunlit cloud-free locations. However, these data must be corrected to remove light-transmission effects from variable atmospheric aerosol t...

The present investigation deals with the quantification of fluid oscillation frequencies in a metallic pulsating heat pipe tested at varying heat loads and orientations. The aim is to design a robust technique for the study of the inner fluid dynamic...

This work addresses the objective prediction of human uncorrected decimal visual acuity, an unsolved challenge due to the contribution of both physical and neural factors. An alternative approach to assess the image quality of the human visual system...

(1) Background: Nowadays, special attention has been paid to red and purple fruits, including blueberries and sweet cherries, since they are highly attractive to consumers due to their organoleptic properties, standing out due to their vibrant red an...

The “low indirect land use change risk” (“low ILUC-risk”) concept was developed to assess whether crop-based biofuels would compete with other land uses and cause the expansion of agricultural land. At the core of low ILUC-ris...

This study examines the effectiveness of parapets in preventing overtopping failures of small-scale homogeneous reservoir dams under seismic loads. In this study, a parapet covered the entire width of the dam crest and was designed to ensure its weig...

Ensuring training safety is paramount to flight schools. In response to the inadequacy of traditional flight training assessment for comprehensive quantitative evaluation of cadet competency, an initial flight training competency assessment standard...

Efficient disposal of composite materials recycled from wind turbine blades (WTB) at end-of-life needs to be solved urgently. To investigate the modification effects and mechanism on SBS-modified asphalt of the recycled glass fiber (GF) from WTB, GF-...

Aiming at the problem that the fully homomorphic encryption scheme based on single identity cannot satisfy the homomorphic operation of ciphertext under different identities, as well as the inefficiency of trapdoor function and the complexity of samp...

Lubrication is the primary solution to reduce friction and wear. However, conventional lubricants cause pollution when not properly disposed of or due to accidental leaks. Therefore, environmentally friendly lubricating fluids are welcome in any appl...

An experimental study on natural convection heat transfer from the outer surface of a horizontal array of vertical square tubes in the air is investigated. The array consists of three vertical square tubes at equally different center-to-center distan...

In active learning reliability methods, an approximation of limit state function (LSF) with high precision is the key to accurately calculating the failure probability (P_f). However, existing sampling methods cannot guarantee that candidate samples c...

This study implemented the measurement results and administrative information obtained from the hole plate into the Digital Calibration Certificate (DCC). The DCC comprises three parts: Norms and Standards, Hierarchical Structure, and XML as Exchange...

Nowadays, most fuzzy clustering algorithms are sensitive to the initialization results of clustering algorithms and have a weak ability to handle high-dimensional data. To solve these problems, we developed the viewpoint-driven subspace fuzzy c-means...

This paper investigates the kinematics and dynamics of multi-rigid-body systems in screw form. The Newton–Euler dynamics equations are established in screw coordinates. All forces and torques of the multi-rigid-body system can be solved straigh...

Cassava production generates significant amounts of by-products such as leaves and tuber peel. Instead of considering them as waste, valorization aims to find sustainable ways to utilize them. However, the presence of cyanide and insoluble fibers pos...

Currently, the gamification of virtual reality for training miners, especially for emergencies, and designing the extraction of minerals in difficult technological conditions has been embodied in the Virtual Mine software and hardware. From a softwar...

With the implementation of the regional coordinated development strategy, traffic flow has grown explosively. The construction of a larger tunnel section becomes an effective way to solve the highway network’s insufficient transport capability...

We present a low-intensity noise single-frequency Yb-doped all-fiber amplifier oriented to space-borne gravitational wave detection. Relative intensity noise (RIN) below −70 dBc/Hz @ 1 mHz~1 Hz was achieved by virtue of feedback-loop-based inte...

A render is the first protective layer of exterior walls against the outdoor climate, which, due to its constitution, aims to gradually slow down the liquid moisture penetration to prevent it from reaching the wall inner layers. Due to the future exp...

Rotary drilling technology with diamond tools is still essential in progressively extracting the earth’s resources. Since investigating the disintegration mechanism in actual conditions is very difficult, the practice must start with laboratory...

The theory of generalized point photogrammetry extends the traditional point-based photogrammetry to line-based photogrammetry, expanding the application scope of photogrammetry in engineering. In order to solve the problem of accurate positioning be...

The elastodynamic stress field near a crack tip propagating at a constant speed in isotropic quasi-brittle material was investigated, taking into account the strain gradient and inertia gradient effects. An asymptotic solution for a steady-state Mode...

There is a special concern for measuring and simulating low-frequency magnetic fields generated by underground power cables, particularly in human exposure studies. In the present study, an accurate 2D finite element model for computing magnetic fiel...

With the increase of the number of satellites in space, satellite tracking, telemetry, and command (TT&C) is becoming more and more important for aerospace. This paper proposes a method for a low time fragmentation oriented. TT&C task plannin...

Many customers rely on online reviews to make an informed decision about purchasing products and services. Unfortunately, fake reviews, which can mislead customers, are increasingly common. Therefore, there is a growing need for effective methods of...

Different types of buildings in different climate zones have their own design specifications and specific user populations. Generally speaking, these populations have similar sensory feedbacks in their perception of environmental thermal comfort. Exi...

Wind turbine blades are readily damaged by the workplace environment and frequently experience flaws such as surface peeling and cracking. To address the problems of cumbersome operation, high cost, and harsh application conditions with traditional d...

After coal mining enters the deep, the mining environment changes dramatically, and engineering disasters become increasingly prominent, which are mostly related to rock instability and failure. As traditional support is difficult to meet production...

Recommender systems are challenged with providing accurate recommendations that meet the diverse preferences of users. The main information sources for these systems are the utility matrix and textual sources, such as item descriptions, users’...

The increase in frequency and complexity of cyberattacks has heightened concerns regarding cybersecurity and created an urgent need for organizations to take action. To effectively address this challenge, a comprehensive and integrated approach is re...

Passive self-ligating bracket systems (PSLBs), such as the Damon^® system (Ormco, US) and SmartClip (3M Unitek^®, US) claim advantages over other types of brackets regarding efficiency and effectiveness. However, some studies have questioned th...

This paper analyzes and calculates the mechanical properties of composite tape spring structures during folding and bending and establishes a non-linear control equation for the folding and bending of composite laminate tape spring structures. Accura...

Monitoring and providing warnings for coal mine rockburst disasters is a worldwide problem. Several rockburst accidents have occurred in a 1301 belt transport chute near a 1300 fully mechanized caving mine face. To address this issue, an empirical st...

The family Thymelaeaceae, which includes huge evergreen trees that are sparsely distributed in tropical rainforests, includes the genus Aquilaria. Numerous medical conditions, including inflammation, cancer, and oxidative stress have been traditional...

Molybdenum is an essential trace element, considered in recent work to be a promising 3D-printable biodegradable material for medical applications. Specifically, in our recent in vitro work, we were able to show that molybdenum is a material of high...

This study focused on surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) to create a biocompatible, stable, and hydrophilic substrate suitable for use as a coating agent to develop a dual-contrast composite material. The CNCs were prepared using a...

Depth maps are single image metrics that carry the information of a scene in three-dimensional axes. Accurate depth maps can recreate the 3D structure of a scene, which helps in understanding the full geometry of the objects within the scene. Depth m...

Facial expression recognition (FER) is an important field in computer vision with many practical applications. However, one of the challenges in FER is dealing with small sample data, where the number of samples available for training machine learnin...

In order to reduce the sea clutter interference in the detection of sea surface targets, we propose a bistatic sea clutter suppression method based on compressed sensing optimization in this paper. The proposed method mitigates the interference effec...

The purpose of this study was to clarify the effect of body composition, particularly body fat percentage (BF%) and fat-free mass (FFM), on physical fitness and players’ on-court performance in U-14 elite Portuguese basketball players. A total...

This study aimed to analyze the treatment effects of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion using dental cone-beam computed tomography (CT) in adolescents. The study group comprised 20 patients who underwent cone-beam CT before and after miniscre...

The prediction of subsurface properties such as velocity, density, porosity, and water saturation has been the main focus of petroleum geosciences. Advanced methods such as Full Waveform Inversion (FWI), Joint Migration Inversion (JMI) and ML-Rock Ph...

Event extraction aims to present unstructured text containing event information in a structured form to help people quickly mine the target information. Most of the traditional event extraction methods focus on the design of complex neural network mo...

In this paper, the authors focus on presenting the methodology for tuning optimization algorithm parameters, with a special focus on evolutionary algorithm applications. The problem considered concerns the phenomenon of nonlinear buckling of the auto...

This study aimed to enhance the efficiency of construction waste bricks (PRBPs) in removing diclofenac (DFC) by preparing surfactant-modified waste bricks (CCBPs) as adsorbents. The properties of the adsorbents were analyzed, and the parameters relat...

Osteoporosis is a common condition characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration of bone microarchitecture, leading to increased risk of fractures. Early diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis are critical for preventing fracture...

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a genetically determined tumor-predisposing syndrome. Ocular manifestations include cataracts, epiretinal membranes, retinal hamartomas, optic disk gliomas, and optic nerve sheath meningiomas. Moreover, optic disk ed...