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One of the main glacier-related natural hazards that are common to alpine locations is the occurrence of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), which can seriously harm downstream towns and infrastructure. GLOFs have increased in frequency in the cent...

Under the background of carbon neutrality, it is important to construct a large number of high-permeability power grid engineering (HPGE) systems, since these can aid in addressing the security and stability challenges brought about by the high propo...

Plastic pollution and wastewater have become the leading environmental concerns due to their harmful effects on human health and pose a severe threat to the biosphere. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most widely used plastics worldwide...

Improving the thermal efficiency of truck diesel engines requires comprehensive optimization of the engine, exhaust aftertreatment (EAT), and possible waste heat recovery (WHR). Lower exhaust temperature at mid and low working points has caused diffi...

The hybrid-power gas engine-driven heat pump (HPGHP) combines hybrid power technology with a gas engine heat pump. The engine in the power system is capable of operating constantly with high thermal efficiency and low emissions during different opera...

With the opening of the construction market and the intensification of competition, enhancing the economic performance of engineering projects has become crucial for construction companies to improve their competitiveness. This study developed a mult...

The relationship between AI and management decision-making has received increasing attention in the literature, but the impact of AI on managerial decision-making through transformational leadership has not yet been thoroughly examined. Thus, this st...

The reliability and safety of launch vehicle launch missions might be effectively increased thanks to the fault prediction and health management (PHM) technology of engines, which could also improve with problem diagnostics and decrease the cost of o...

This paper explores the implementation and possibilities of utilizing fuzzy logic theory for optimal operation and early fault detection in marine diesel engines. It emphasizes its role in managing the complexity and ambiguity inherent in engine perf...

Prostate cancer (PCa) has a vast clinical spectrum from the hormone-sensitive setting to castration-resistant metastatic disease. Thus, chemotherapy regimens and the administration of androgen receptor axis-targeted (ARAT) agents for advanced PCa hav...

Flood control risk is one of the main risks affecting the safe operation of large-scale water transfer projects. Systematically identifying the flood control risk in the project and carrying out risk classification and hierarchical management are pro...

The key to improving the fuel economy of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) lies in the energy management strategy (EMS). Existing EMS often neglects engine operating conditions, leading to frequent start–stop events, which affect fuel ec...

The management and reconstruction of critical-sized segmental bone defects remain a major clinical challenge for orthopaedic clinicians and surgeons. In particular, regenerative medicine approaches that involve incorporating stem cells within tissue...

As clean renewable energy with strong advantages, hydropower plays an extremely important role in promoting green development and energy allocation patterns. Hydropower project construction is characterized by long duration, large scale, high cost, m...

In the current context of economic globalisation and intensifying market competition, refined management of construction projects is crucial, particularly regarding economic performance management, which directly impacts the stable development of con...

The evaluation and management of frontier fundamental research projects for future advanced aircraft engines are challenging due to the need to balance assessing the innovative potential and technical risks with considering their long-term effects an...

Modern materials engineering, just like other areas of today’s science and technology, requires a comprehensive and balanced approach that takes into account all factors that affect not only the design and functional properties of materials, but also...

Civil engineering is a field of knowledge in direct contact with the citizen, not only in the design and construction of infrastructure but also in its maintenance, conservation, monitoring, and management. The integration of new technologies, such a...

As one of the most important components within a vehicle, diesel engines have high requirements for reliability due to the harsh operating environments. However, previous studies have mainly focused on the reliability assessment of diesel engines, wh...

Today’s engineering companies are facing unprecedented competition in a global market place. There is now a knowledge intensive shift towards whole product lifecycle support, and collaborative environments. It has become particularly important to cap...

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) originated in aerospace engineering and has emerged as a promising approach in other fields for designing, analyzing, and managing complex interdisciplinary systems throughout their entire life cycle. While MBSE...

More than half of the global demand for energy resources is covered today by oil and natural gas, and according to various forecasts, it is expected to grow 1.5–2 times greater over the next 30–50 years. This creates serious prospects for...

Proper planning and management of construction projects have long been regarded as a necessity. The ability to make sound decisions and solve problems using appropriate performance reports related to the project implementation process are the two mos...

Neuroma, a pathological response to peripheral nerve injury, refers to the abnormal growth of nerve tissue characterized by disorganized axonal proliferation. Commonly occurring after nerve injuries, surgeries, or amputations, this condition leads to...

Water control dikes, as an important infrastructure for national economic and social development, play an important supporting and guaranteeing role in flood control, irrigation, power generation, water supply, tourism, and other aspects. Jiangxi is...

The Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in Europe (ACARE) Flight Path 2050 focuses on ambitious and severe targets for the next generation of air travel systems (e.g., 75% reduction in CO₂ emissions per passenger kilometre, a 90% reduction in N...

In mountainous regions, where large valleys are essential corridors for settlements and infrastructures, landslide hazard management is a pressing challenge. Large, slow-moving landslides are sometimes difficult to detect. On the one hand, the identi...

Improving thermal efficiency and reducing carbon emissions are the permanent themes for internal combustion (IC) engines. In the past decades, various advanced strategies have been proposed to achieve higher efficiency and cleaner combustion with the...

This research paper presents a comprehensive study on optimizing the critical artificial intelligence (AI) factors influencing cost management in civil engineering projects using a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach. The problem addressed...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has witnessed an exponential increase in use in various applications. Recently, the academic community started to research and inject new AI-based approaches to provide solutions to traditional software-engineering proble...

Green infrastructure practices could provide innovative solutions for on-site stormwater management and runoff pollution control, which could relieve the stress of nonpoint pollution resulting from heavy rainfall events. In this study, the performanc...

The nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) controller is designed for an engine cooling system and aims to control the pump speed and fan speed according to the thermal load, vehicle speed, and ambient temperature in real time with respect to the...

Space technology is integral to modern critical systems, including navigation, communication, weather, financial services, and defence. Despite its significance, space infrastructure faces unique cyber resilience challenges exacerbated by the size, i...

Process models constitute essential tools in business process management and software engineering for representing and managing real-world business processes. Hence, the proper comprehension of these models is crucial for enabling an effective and ef...

The evolution of network technologies has significantly transformed global communication, information sharing, and connectivity. Traditional networks, relying on static configurations and manual interventions, face substantial challenges such as comp...

Landscape engineering plays a crucial role in urban construction and the development of ecological civilization in China. It actively designs and modifies natural elements, such as water and mountains, acting as the primary living infrastructure. Thi...

Engineering for flood resilience of dense coastal regions often neglects the resultant impact on urban design quality. Vital subsurface infrastructure such as hydraulic systems, water networks, civil construction, transport, energy supply and soil sy...

With the rapid development of engineering construction in China, especially the emergence of large-scale engineering projects and self-built residential houses, ethical issues in engineering have become increasingly prominent. Engineering ethics enco...

In the field of engineering management, teaching emphasizes the cultivation of applied talents within the context of new engineering disciplines. Evaluating the effectiveness of this cultivation is particularly necessary. The evaluation system for te...

In order to meet the growing demand for engineering professionals who can incorporate sustainable solutions into their work, sustainability courses have been launched in online problem-based learning (PBL) environments through various real-life proje...

Hybrid tractors, as an efficient and environmentally friendly power system, are gradually becoming an important technical choice in the agricultural field. Compared to conventional powertrain systems, hybrid electric powertrains can achieve a 15&ndas...

The rapid development of underground engineering contributes significantly to achieving China’s “dual carbon” strategic goals. However, during the construction and operation phases, this engineering project faces diverse risks and c...

It is known that organizations can gain a competitive advantage only by managing effectively for today, while simultaneously creating innovation for tomorrow, and sustainability is one of the innovative strategies in major architecture, engineering,...

Thermoelectric materials have gained wide attention to realize multilevel efficient energy management to alleviate the increasingly severe energy crisis. Oxide ceramics were well-explored as potential thermoelectric candidates because of their outsta...

Agriculture and silviculture offer interesting opportunities for food, energy, and construction sectors, but to transform such raw materials into valuable products, multiple engineering works must be carried out within R&D, innovation projects, a...

Concrete manufacturing, a high energy and natural resources demanding process, can play a vital role in sustainable development by offering solutions to environmental and socio-economic issues. Concrete manufactured with siliceous materials can exten...

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the thermal management strategies employed in cylindrical lithium-ion battery packs, with a focus on enhancing performance, safety, and lifespan. Effective thermal management is critical to retain battery...

Digital twin technology is emerging as a critical enabler for the lifecycle management of complex engineering equipment, yet its implementation faces significant hurdles. Generic, one-size-fits-all digital twin platforms often fail to address the uni...

The prosperity of the engineering industry is the main driving force of the country’s economic development, and the smooth operation of engineering enterprises is the premise for ensuring the prosperity of the engineering industry. This study d...

With the rise of smart water cities, water resource management has become increasingly important. The increase in the use of intelligent leak detection technologies in the water, gas, oil, and chemical industries has led to a significant improvement...