Boron (B) is an essential mineral nutrient for growth of plants, and B deficiency is now a worldwide problem that limits production of B deficiency-sensitive crops, such as rape and cotton. Agronomic practice has told that balanced B and other minera...
Vibration analysis of bridges induced by train loads is a crucial aspect of railway design, particularly considering the complexity of vehicle components such as bogie-suspension systems. Consequently, railway engineers have endeavored to improve the...
A recurring motif in soft matter and biophysics is modeling the mechanics of interacting particles on fluid membranes. One of the main outstanding challenges in these applications is the need to model the strong coupling between the substrate deforma...
A field experiment was conducted in Mesologgi, Greece, for the study of the elemental contribution to the soil under the following treatments in four replications i.e.,: a—Wastewater (TMWW), b—Biosolid (BSD), c—(TMWW + BSD) and d&md...
There is a lack of information on mineral interactions that take place during a heifer’s pregnancy when nutrient demand is high. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the interactions between the macro minerals calcium (Ca), phosph...
One of the actual environmental problems of the Karviná District is the loss of ‘memory of place’ among local inhabitants and the generally accepted preconception that the mining landscape of the Karviná District has ‘...
For brain–computer interfaces, a variety of technologies and applications already exist. However, current approaches use visual evoked potentials (VEP) only as action triggers or in combination with other input technologies. This paper shows th...
To unravel the link between agate geochemistry, host volcanic rocks, and ore-forming processes, this study integrated elemental correlation analysis, interaction interpretation, and interpretable machine learning (LightGBM-SHAP framework with SMOTE a...
This paper introduces an innovative approach to numerically model Structure–Soil-Structure Interaction (SSSI) by integrating the Boundary Element Method (BEM) and the Finite Element Method (FEM) in a coupled manner. To assess the accuracy of th...
Graphene is one of the most promising two-dimensional nanomaterials with broad applications in many fields. However, the variations and fluctuations in the material and geometrical properties are challenging issues that require more concern. In order...
Chromatin is a highly dynamic biological entity that allows for both the control of gene expression and the stabilization of chromosomal domains. Given the high degree of plasticity observed in model and non-model organisms, it is not surprising that...
The discrete-element method (DEM) has become a pivotal tool for investigating soil–plant interactions in agricultural and environmental engineering. This review examines recent advancements in DEM applications, focusing on both the challenges a...
The transfer of mobile genetic elements (MGEs) has been known as a strategy adopted by organisms for survival and adaptation to the environment. The rhizosphere, where microbes and plants coexist, is a hotspot of MGE transfers. In this review, we dis...
This study considered the effect of pavement aggregate grain size on tyre–pavement contact interaction during the late stages of pavement skid resistance. First, hemispherical shells 7, 9, and 13 mm in diameter were used to simulate coarse pave...
In precedent years mostly, though rarely nowadays, shear deformable structures were constructed across the globe. Also, the soil is deformed as a shear cantilever, which means that the shear forces and stresses are more prominent than the respective...
The vibration response of equipment foundation structures is not only affected by the structural stiffness and mass, but also greatly influenced by the degree of a soil-foundation structural interaction. Furthermore, the vibratory performance of equi...
This study investigates the seismic response of double- and triple-buried steel pipeline systems using finite-element modeling in RS2, with particular emphasis on soil–pipeline interaction and symmetry-breaking behavior under pseudo-static seis...
This study explores the integration of a custom-designed pneumatic spring into a car-seat cushion and its interaction with a simplified human body model using the Finite Element Method (FEM). A 3D half-symmetry FEM framework, developed from experimen...
The desirable sowing period for winter wheat is very short in the rice-wheat rotation areas. There are also lots of straw left in harvested land. Deep rotary tillage can cover rice straw under the surface to increase soil organic matter. Clarifying t...
This paper presents an improved model of the interaction among transport system elements, which identifies six levels of interaction and their analysis. A framework of eight factors (criteria) and their interactions that improve the quality of life i...
This study investigates the influence of the soil–structure interaction (SSI) on the seismic performance of structures, focusing on the effects of foundation size, soil type, and superstructure height. While the importance of SSI is well recogn...
The local structure, element interactions, and electronic structure properties in Sb-As and Sb-Al-As melts were studied using ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations. Sb-0.1wt%Al alloy was prepared using vacuum melting, and both pure Sb and S...
Seismic design of structures taking into account the soil-structure interaction (SSI) methods is considered to be more efficient, cost effective, and safer then fixed-base designs, in most cases. Finite element methods that use direct equations to so...
The aim of this systematic review is to summarize studies that apply the finite element method (FEM) to simulate human–seat interaction, while also evaluating the role of 3D-printed foam materials in enhancing sitting comfort. These studies emp...
23 September 2022
The transference of metals from water irrigation and soil to plants is a possible pathway of contamination for the trophic chain. This research is focused on the distribution of 16 analytes in the water–soil–tree (Pyrus malus) interaction...
Human Antigen Leukocyte-G (HLA-G) gene encodes an immune checkpoint molecule that has restricted tissue expression in physiological conditions; however, the gene may be induced in hypoxic conditions by the interaction with the hypoxia inducible facto...
This study presents a comprehensive numerical investigation of excitonic states in GaAs quantum wells embedded in
The formation of crystals and symmetry on the atomic scale has persistently attracted scientists through the ages. The structure itself and its subtle dependence on boundary conditions is a reflection of three principles: atomic attraction, repulsion...
Ovarian cancer (OC) remains the leading cause of death among gynecologic cancers. Most women diagnosed with OC at advanced stages eventually develop relapse and chemoresistance, leading to poor clinical outcomes. While piRNAs have emerged as critical...
The numerical analysis of many geotechnical problems involves a high number of structural elements, leading to extensive modelling and computational effort. Due to its exceptional ability to circumvent these obstacles, the embedded beam element (EB),...
School tasks often include individual and collaborative activities supported by a wide variety of learning materials. These materials can elicit varied levels of attention and learning depending on the complexity (i.e., element interactivity level) a...
With the advancement of digital technology, serious games have become an essential tool for disseminating and educating individuals about cultural heritage. However, systematic empirical research remains limited with respect to how visual elements in...
Image has been widely accepted as a combination of perceived elements that are commonly discrete and static ones. ‘Discrete’ means that the elements are treated as separate ones with each other, with no interactions among them. ‘Static’ means that th...
The metalloid arsenic (As) and the metals lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg), which together we call the “Toxic Triad”, are among the pollutants of greatest global concern, harming the health of millions of people and contributing to biodiversity...
This paper describes results of numerical analyses of reinforced lintels made of autoclaved aerated concrete built into unconfined walls and walls confined with reinforced concrete. The combination of the Menétrey–Willam elastic-plastic...
Proximity labeling employs modified biotin ligases or peroxidases that produce reactive radicals to covalently label proximate proteins with biotin in living cells. The resulting biotinylated proteins can then be isolated and identified. A combinatio...
Positive (+) sense RNA viruses include many important pathogens that exploit noncanonical translation mechanisms to express their genomes within the host cells. Unlike DNA or negative (−) sense RNA viruses, (+) sense RNA viruses can directly fu...
Here we present a set of new structural elements formed within the open reading frame of the virus, which are highly probable, evolutionarily conserved and may interact with host proteins. This work focused on the coding regions of the CVB3 genome (p...
Inorganic elements in crude oil have been used in the reconstruction of the sedimentary environment and oil–oil (source) correlations; however, the effect of biodegradation on these elements has not been investigated sufficiently. In this study...
The micromechanical mechanism of pipe instability under lateral force actions on sloping sandy seabeds is unclear. This study investigated the effects of slope angle and instability direction (upslope or downslope) on pipe–soil interaction inst...
An improved interaction integral method has been proposed for heterogeneous materials with complex interfaces based on the postprocessing routine of commercial finite element software. This approach introduces a suitably designed auxiliary field to e...
28 January 2025
This study investigates the distribution and mobility of metals and metalloids (M&Ms) in soils, rocks, and groundwater within the geologically complex southwestern region of Sicily. The study aims to highlight how natural sources, like rocks and...
In a steel-concrete composite beam (hereafter referred to as a composite beam), partial interaction between the concrete slab and the steel beam results in an appreciable increase in the beam deflections relative to full interaction behavior. Moreove...
This review focuses on the basic mechanisms, media responses, modeling methods, and engineering applications of agricultural machinery–media interactions, and presents an integrated framework linking mechanical interaction mechanisms to equipme...
The relationships of selenium (Se) with other elements in plants is important for producing functional food with high Se contents and a predicted quality. To unveil the peculiarities of the element interactions, eight botanical varieties of Brassica ...
The coronary stent deployment and subsequent service process is a complex geometric/physical nonlinear and fluid–structure coupling system. Analyzing the distribution of stress–strain on the stent is of great significance in studying the...
The dynamic interaction between the unsteady flow occurrence and the resulting vibration of the pipe are analyzed based on experiments and numerical models. Waterhammer, structural dynamic and fluid–structure interaction (FSI) are the main subjects...
The presented work is a logical continuation of the study of the chemical composition of the Lovozero district waters (the Kola Peninsula, Russia), an area inhabited by indigenous populations. The problem was posed due to the discovery of rare earth...
This study has systematically investigated the atomic number (Z) dependence of spectra from gallium-like (Ga-like) ions of heavy elements. We have mainly analyzed the experimental spectra recorded in high-temperature plasmas produced in the Large Hel...
Furnas volcano, one of the three active central volcanoes of São Miguel (the Azores archipelago), hosts mineral waters with significant special variations, divided into hyperthermal (89.4–95.4 °C), thermal (29.9–70.0 °C), a...
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