The Cartesian cut-cell method is one of the most promising methods for computational fluid dynamics due to its sharp interface treatment. However, the Cartesian cut-cell method and other Cartesian mesh solvers have difficulty with concentrating grid...
This paper presents a topology optimization (TopO) method for conjugate heat transfer (CHT), with turbulent flows. Topological changes are controlled by an artificial material distribution field (design variables), defined at the cells of a backgroun...
Cut-cell and ghost-cell finite-volume methods require an accurate boundary distance field, available in closed form only for simple shapes and otherwise obtained through costly nearest-neighbor search. Prior work embeds learned distance fields as an...
A three-dimensional (3D) fully-coupled fluid-structure model has been developed in this study to calculate the impact force of tsunamis on a flexible structure considering fluid-structure interactions. The propagation of a tsunami is simulated by sol...
The expanded wall channel backward-facing step (BFS) and axisymmetric diffuser plays an important role in the society of fluid dynamics. Using a cut-cell technique is an established new method to treat the inclined wall of an axisymmetric diffuser. C...
Advection errors are common in basic terrain-following (TF) coordinates. Numerous methods, including the hybrid TF coordinate and smoothing vertical layers, have been proposed to reduce the advection errors. Advection errors are affected by the direc...
A method for the large-eddy simulation (LES) of wildfire spread over complex terrain is presented. In this scheme, a cut-cell immersed boundary method (CC-IBM) is used to render the complex terrain, defined by a tessellation, on a rectilinear Cartesi...
In this paper, we propose an unstructured cut-cell generation method for complex geological modeling. The method can robustly and quickly generate cut results for surface and polyhedral meshes. First, we correctly identify intersecting elements in th...
This study employs direct numerical simulation (DNS), combined with the Cartesian cut-cell method and quadtree adaptive mesh refinement, to systematically investigate the effects of surface roughness on the flow past a cylinder. The varying surface r...
This paper reviews current numerical developments for atmospheric modelling. Numerical atmospheric modelling now looks back to a history of about 70 years after the first successful numerical prediction. Currently, we face new challenges, such as var...
For transcriptomic analysis, there are numerous microarray-based genomic data, especially those generated for cancer research. The typical analysis measures the difference between a cancer sample-group and a matched control group for each transcript...
Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) enables organ assessment and therapeutic intervention prior to transplantation. Evaluating treatment effects conventionally requires whole-organ transplantation, raising ethical and resource concerns. Precision-cu...
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The main aim of this paper is to analyze the influence of laser shaping of the photovoltaic cell based on its efficiency. The authors described both process of the monocrystalline photovoltaic cell manufacturing, its efficiency, and the possibilities...
Cut solar cells have received considerable attention recently as they can reduce electrical output degradation when the c-Si solar cells (crystalline-silicon solar cells) are shaded. Cut c-Si solar cells have a lower short-circuit current than normal...
Electric vehicles are shaping the future of the automotive industry. The traction battery is one of the most important components of electric cars. To ensure that the battery operates safely, it is essential to physically and electrically separate th...
A progressive damage model for aramid honeycomb cutting was proposed to reveal its cutting damage mechanism. It established the relationship between the mesoscale failure modes and the macroscale cutting damage types of the aramid honeycomb. The prop...
Due to the increasing demand for high-performance cells for mobile applications, the standards of the performance of active materials and the efficiency of cell production strategies are rising. One promising cell technology to fulfill the increasing...
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Neural Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive overview on cutting-edge methods for scientists working on questions related to neural stem-cell biology [...]
An automatic hole-cutting method is proposed to search donor cells between a structured Cartesian mesh and an overlapping body-fitted mesh. The main flow is simulated on the structured Cartesian mesh and the viscous flow near the solid boundary is si...
Cervical cancer earlier detection remains indispensable for enhancing the survival rate probability among women patients worldwide. The early detection of cervical cancer is done relatively by using the Pap Smear cell Test. This method of detection i...
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a frequent and sever complication of cirrhotic patients with ascites. The aim of this study was to assess diagnostic value of leukocyte esterase reagent strip test (Medi-Test Combi) for the rapid diagnosis o...
Fresh-cut vegetables are exposed to the risk of Salmonella spp. contamination. Effective sterilization methods and early warning systems play important roles in ensuring food safety of fresh-cut products. The aim of this study was to evaluate the eff...
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in cut onions (Allium cepa L.) were continuously measured by PTR-MS during the first 120 min after cutting. The headspace composition changed rapidly due to the very reactive volatile sulfurous compounds emitted from...
Three-dimensional braided composites (3DBCs) exhibit broad application prospects in the aerospace field due to their excellent mechanical properties. Considering that composites require cutting processing during real applications, this study employs...
Development of an accurate and automated algorithm to completely segment cervical cells in Pap images is still one of the most challenging tasks. The main reasons are the presence of overlapping cells and the lack of guiding mechanism for the converg...
Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of skin and bloodstream infections in humans. Antibiotic resistant strains of S. aureus continue to be a problem in treating patients that are infected, so treatment options are needed. A drug disc...
The most significant factor for endothelial cell loss should be readily identified, since prevention is the most crucial treatment. Here, we investigate risk factors for corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) decline following Ahmed glaucoma valve (A...
Lithium metal is a promising anode material for next-generation batteries due to its high specific capacity and low density. However, conventional mechanical processing methods are unsuitable due to lithium’s high reactivity and adhesion. Laser...
The use of aluminum honeycomb structures is fast expanding in advanced sectors such as the aeronautics, aerospace, marine, and automotive industries. However, processing these structures represents a major challenge for producing parts that meet the...
A constant false alarm rate (CFAR) target detector in non-homogenous backgrounds is proposed. Based on K-sample Anderson-Darling (AD) tests, the method re-arranges the reference cells by merging homogenous sub-blocks surrounding the cell under test...
The main aim of the airborne early warning (AEW) system is to search the potential targets in a large surveillance area. The underlying assumption is that the desired target signals only exist in a few range cells for space-time adaptive processing (...
Due to the brittleness of silicon, the use of a diamond wire to cut silicon wafers is a critical stage in solar cell manufacturing. In order to improve the production yield of the cutting process, it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of t...
Tree peony is well-known for its ornamental value, medicine function, oil, and edible use. However, the difficulty in propagating tree peony impedes its cultivation and industrial advancement. Softwood cutting is an effective method to promote the pr...
The worldwide prevalence of Epstein-Barr virus-positive (EBV+) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is undetermined. There is no clearly defined cut-off for EBV-encoded RNA (EBER) positivity in tumor cells by in-situ hybridization. The purpose of th...
Background: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC) is the predominant subtype of renal cell carcinoma and is characterized by frequent chromosome 3 alterations, including 3p deletion, monosomy, and aneuploidy. However, the absence of standardized fl...
Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused unprecedented mortality and has stretched the health infrastructure thin worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries. There is a need to evaluate easily available bio...
Background. The number of different laboratory tests and reference values are used to diagnose iron deficiency, but there is no agreement regarding the diagnostic criteria for infants. Aim of study. To establish reference values for serum ferritin, m...
Despite the application of EANM recommendations for radiolabelled white-blood-cells (WBC) scintigraphy, some cases still remain doubtful based only on visual analysis. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of semi-quantitative analysis an...
Manual disassembly of the lithium-ion battery (LIB) modules of electric vehicles (EVs) for recycling is time-consuming, expensive, and dangerous for technicians or workers. Dangers associated with high voltage and thermal runaway make a robotic syste...
Aims: This study evaluates the value of a new graphic representation of cell count data of synovial fluid in the diagnosis of acute periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Methods: A total of 75 patients with revisions of 48 primary total knee and 27 h...
(1) Background: Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA) is a term that refers to a group of hereditary ataxias, which are neurological diseases characterized by degeneration of the cells that constitute the cerebellum. Studies suggest that magnetic resonance i...
Machining Nomex honeycomb composite structures is crucial for manufacturing components that meet stringent industry requirements. However, the complex characteristics of this material require specialized machining techniques to avoid defects, ensure...
The integration of high-frequency acoustic waves with microfluidics has been gaining popularity as a method of separating cells/particles. A standing surface acoustic wave (sSAW) device produces constructive interference of the stationary waves, demo...
Background: The Ki-67 proliferative index (PI) is part of the diagnosis of nodal B-cell lymphoma (nBCL), but its determination in cytological samples is not standardized. We aimed to establish an approach for the accurate determination of the Ki-67 P...
Areal roughness parameters always need to be under control in the thin film solar cell industry because of their close relationship with the electrical efficiency of the cells. In this work, these parameters are evaluated for measurements carried out...
The article considers the problem of an influence of partial shading on the characteristics of photovoltaic modules (PV modules). Different manners of connections of silicon solar cells contained in such modules are considered, e.g., classical PV mod...
In this paper, a novel broadband balanced-to-balanced (BTB) filtering power divider (FPD) utilizing the half-mode substrate-integrated waveguide and spoof surface plasmon polariton (HMSIW-SSPP) hybrid transmission line is introduced. Initially, a new...
Background: Measurements of the B-cell attracting chemokine CXCL13 in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has become increasingly popular in the diagnostic work-up for Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB). ReaScan is a point-of-care test for CXCL13 with a short turnaro...
The authors present their contribution to the improvement of methods suitable for the detection of the freezing and thawing damage of cells of cryopreserved venous grafts used for lower limb revascularization procedures. They studied the post-thaw vi...
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