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  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,781 Views
27 Pages

25 November 2020

Path integral Monte Carlo and closure computations are utilized to study real space triplet correlations in the quantum hard-sphere system. The conditions cover from the normal fluid phase to the solid phases face-centered cubic (FCC) and cI16 (de Br...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,098 Views
10 Pages

Certain Properties of a Class of Functions Defined by Means of a Generalized Differential Operator

  • Matthew Olanrewaju Oluwayemi,
  • Kaliappan Vijaya and
  • Adriana Cătaş

6 January 2022

In this article, we construct a new subclass of analytic functions involving a generalized differential operator and investigate certain properties including the radius of starlikeness, closure properties and integral means result for the class of an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
1,467 Views
17 Pages

Concerning a Novel Integral Operator and a Specific Category of Starlike Functions

  • Ayotunde Olajide Lasode,
  • Timothy Oloyede Opoola,
  • Isra Al-Shbeil,
  • Timilehin Gideon Shaba and
  • Huda Alsaud

2 November 2023

In this study, a novel integral operator that extends the functionality of some existing integral operators is presented. Specifically, the integral operator acts as the inverse operator to the widely recognized Opoola differential operator. By makin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,131 Views
63 Pages

3 November 2024

The current developments in the theory of quantum static triplet correlations and their associated structures (real r-space and Fourier k-space) in monatomic fluids are reviewed. The main framework utilized is Feynman’s path integral formalism...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,678 Views
17 Pages

In 1982, Stanley predicted a combinatorial upper bound for the depth of any finitely generated multigraded module over a polynomial ring. The predicted invariant is now called the Stanley depth. Duval et al. found a counterexample for Stanley’s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,797 Views
14 Pages

26 August 2022

The adhesion/delamination characteristics at the stamp/film interface are critical for the efficiency of film microtransfer printing technology. To predict and regulate the interface mechanical behaviors, finite element models based on the J-integral...

  • Article
  • Open Access
758 Views
24 Pages

This paper presents a methodological framework, Tonal Isomorphism (TI), derived from Tonal Meta-Ontology (TMO), focusing on operational protocols rather than ontological foundations. Tonal Isomorphism is framed as a meta-protocol rather than a metaph...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,595 Views
26 Pages

Repurposing of a Closed Surface Coal Mine with Respect to Pit Lake Development

  • Georgios Louloudis,
  • Christos Roumpos,
  • Emmanouil Louloudis,
  • Eleni Mertiri and
  • Georgios Kasfikis

5 November 2022

In the coal phase-out era, achieving sustainable mine closure is significant and prioritizes targets for the mining industry. In this study, the already closed lignite mine of Kardia, North Greece, is investigated, where the mine void left is natural...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,991 Views
19 Pages

Elasto-Plastic Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior of Extruded Mg Alloy with Deformation Anisotropy Due to Stress Ratio Fluctuation

  • Kenichi Masuda,
  • Sotomi Ishihara,
  • Noriyasu Oguma,
  • Minoru Ishiguro and
  • Yoshinori Sakamoto

19 January 2022

Fatigue crack growth (FCG) experiments were performed using a low-temperature extruded magnesium alloy AZ31 with texture. Under a constant maximum stress intensity factor (Kmax), the stress ratio R was changed from 0.1 to −1 during the fatigue...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,464 Views
17 Pages

Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) is one of the crucial techniques applied in autonomous robot navigation. The majority of present popular SLAM algorithms are built within probabilistic optimization frameworks, achieving high accuracy perf...

  • Article
  • Open Access
96 Views
54 Pages

Structure–Diversity Relationships in Parasitoids of a Central European Temperate Forest

  • Claudia Corina Jordan-Fragstein,
  • Roman Linke and
  • Michael Gunther Müller

13 January 2026

Parasitoids are key natural antagonists of forest insect pests and are gaining importance in integrated forest protection under increasing climate-related disturbances. This study aimed to quantify the influence of vegetation diversity and canopy str...

  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
5,267 Views
26 Pages

27 November 2020

Loop closure detection is a key module for visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). Most previous methods for this module have not made full use of the information provided by images, i.e., they have only used the visual appearance or hav...

  • Article
  • Open Access
937 Views
42 Pages

21 November 2025

Mine closure by flooding initiates hydrogeological changes that affect land stability, soil moisture, and surface ecosystems, further shaped by regional climatic trends that increase pressure on water resources. This study examines the Olkusz–P...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
4,358 Views
19 Pages

An Integrated Method for Estimating Forest-Canopy Closure Based on UAV LiDAR Data

  • Ting Gao,
  • Zhihai Gao,
  • Bin Sun,
  • Pengyao Qin,
  • Yifu Li and
  • Ziyu Yan

1 September 2022

Forest-canopy closure (FCC) reflects the coverage of the forest tree canopy, which is one of the most important indicators of forest structure and a core parameter in forest resources investigation. In recent years, the rapid development of UAV LiDAR...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,891 Views
12 Pages

The Impact of School Closures during COVID-19 Lockdown on Visual–Motor Integration and Block Design Performance: A Comparison of Two Cohorts of Preschool Children

  • Mohd Izzuddin Hairol,
  • Mahadir Ahmad,
  • Muhammad Aminuddin Muhammad Zihni,
  • Nur Fatin Syazana Saidon,
  • Naufal Nordin and
  • Masne Kadar

The COVID-19 outbreak has led to the closure of educational institutions, which may prevent children from attaining skills essential for learning, such as visual–motor integration (VMI) and visuospatial constructional ability (often reflected w...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,405 Views
30 Pages

9 June 2022

Abridged statistical dynamical closures, for the interaction of two-dimensional inhomogeneous turbulent flows with topography and Rossby waves on a beta–plane, are formulated from the Quasi-diagonal Direct Interaction Approximation (QDIA) theor...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,466 Views
17 Pages

30 March 2022

The reduction pretreatment process was proposed to be applied to large billets for the purpose of alleviating the center porosities and reducing the rolling ratio. This study focused on the evolution behavior and closure mechanism of porosity in a la...

  • Article
  • Open Access
23 Citations
6,191 Views
26 Pages

7 June 2021

Given its intensity, rapid spread, geographic reach and multiple waves of infections, the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020/21 became a major global disruptor with a truly cross-sectoral impact, surpassing even the 1918/19 influenza epidemic. Public health m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
5,875 Views
31 Pages

Responsible mine closure and repurposing are key to contributing to sustainable development by ensuring successful environmental rehabilitation and reducing socioeconomic risks. However, mine closure has primarily focused on remediation and rehabilit...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,242 Views
31 Pages

Hydraulic Fracture Closure Detection Techniques: A Comprehensive Review

  • Mohamed Adel Gabry,
  • Ibrahim Eltaleb,
  • Amr Ramadan,
  • Ali Rezaei and
  • Mohamed Y. Soliman

5 September 2024

This study reviews methods for detecting fracture closure pressure in both unconventional and conventional reservoirs using mathematical models and fluid flow equations. It evaluates techniques such as the Nolte method, tangent method, and compliance...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,551 Views
28 Pages

16 May 2024

The theoretical basis for the Eddy Damped Markovian Anisotropic Closure (EDMAC) is formulated for two-dimensional anisotropic turbulence interacting with Rossby waves in the presence of advection by a large-scale mean flow. The EDMAC is as computatio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,835 Views
24 Pages

Extended Study of a Multi-Modal Loop Closure Detection Framework for SLAM Applications

  • Mohammed Chghaf,
  • Sergio Rodríguez Flórez and
  • Abdelhafid El Ouardi

Loop Closure (LC) is a crucial task in Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for Autonomous Ground Vehicles (AGV). It is an active research area because it improves global localization efficiency. The consistency of the global map and the accu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,373 Views
35 Pages

23 August 2024

The precise design of heat exchangers in automobile air conditioning systems for more sustainable electric vehicles requires an enhanced assessment of CFD mechanistic models for the subcooled boiling flow of pure eco-friendly refrigerant. Computation...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
5,452 Views
12 Pages

Correlation between the Need for Cognitive Closure and Narrative Creativity in Secondary Education

  • José Luis Ortega-Martín,
  • Tatjana Portnova,
  • Félix Zurita-Ortega and
  • José Luis Ubago-Jiménez

(1) Background: The present study analyzed the need for cognitive closure and narrative creativity in adolescents. The aim was to demonstrate a strong relationship between narrative creativity and the need for cognitive closure. We analyzed a group o...

  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,505 Views
23 Pages

Mine Closure Surveillance and Feasibility of UAV–AI–MR Technology: A Review Study

  • Masoud Samaei,
  • Phillip Stothard,
  • Roohollah Shirani Faradonbeh,
  • Erkan Topal and
  • Hyongdoo Jang

19 January 2024

In recent years, mine site closure and rehabilitation have emerged as significant global challenges. The escalating number of abandoned mines, exemplified by over 60,000 in Australia in 2017, underscores the urgency. Growing public concerns and gover...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,729 Views
12 Pages

COP1 Mediates Dark-Induced Stomatal Closure by Suppressing FT, TSF and SOC1 Expression to Promote NO Accumulation in Arabidopsis Guard Cells

  • Yu-Yan An,
  • Jing Li,
  • Yu-Xin Feng,
  • Zhi-Mao Sun,
  • Zhong-Qi Li,
  • Xiao-Ting Wang,
  • Mei-Xiang Zhang and
  • Jun-Min He

30 November 2022

RING-finger-type ubiquitin E3 ligase Constitutively Photomorphogenic 1 (COP1) and floral integrators such as FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT), TWIN SISTER OF FT (TSF) and SUPPRESSOR OF OVEREXPRESSION OF CONSTANS1 (SOC1) have been identified as regulators of st...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
994 Views
16 Pages

20 May 2025

This study addresses the water hammer protection challenges in the JH gravity-fed bifurcated pipeline network system in Xinjiang, China. A hydraulic transient numerical model is developed using the one-dimensional method of characteristics and implem...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,336 Views
19 Pages

27 May 2023

In multi-robot simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) systems, the system must create a consistent global map with multiple local maps and loop closures between robot poses. However, false-positive loop closures caused by perceptual aliasing ca...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,482 Views
20 Pages

Changing the Day-Ahead Gate Closure to Wind Power Integration: A Simulation-Based Study

  • Hugo Algarvio,
  • António Couto,
  • Fernando Lopes and
  • Ana Estanqueiro

18 July 2019

Currently, in most European electricity markets, power bids are based on forecasts performed 12 to 36 hours ahead. Actual wind power forecast systems still lead to large errors, which may strongly impact electricity market outcomes. Accordingly, this...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,197 Views
20 Pages

1 February 2023

Substance use behavior among youth is a complex peer-group phenomenon shaped by many factors. Peer influence, easily accessible prescription opioids, and a youth’s socio-cultural environment play recognized roles in the initiation and persisten...

  • Concept Paper
  • Open Access
21 Citations
7,699 Views
29 Pages

29 June 2018

Two broad features are jointly necessary for autonomous agency: organisational closure and the embodiment of an objective-function providing a ‘goal’: so far only organisms demonstrate both. Organisational closure has been studied (mostly...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,322 Views
21 Pages

21 December 2023

In order to attain precise and robust transformation estimation in simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) tasks, the integration of multiple sensors has demonstrated effectiveness and significant potential in robotics applications. Our work eme...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
4 Citations
5,009 Views
8 Pages

The closure of surface mines is a complex framework characterized by extended reclamations of post-mining sites towards an environmentally friendly and sustainable land-use system development with beneficial returns to society and the economy. The pa...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,297 Views
10 Pages

Electrical Contacting of Aluminum Bus Bars Using Clinching and Functional Elements

  • Uwe Füssel,
  • Stephan Schlegel,
  • Gregor Reschke and
  • Jan Kalich

As a joining-by-forming process, clinching and the use of functional elements enable low-energy joining of components through form, force, and, under certain conditions, material closure. In addition to the transmission of mechanical forces, these jo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
4,124 Views
32 Pages

The Impact of Wave Model Source Terms and Coupling Strategies to Rapidly Developing Waves across the North-West European Shelf during Extreme Events

  • Nieves G. Valiente,
  • Andrew Saulter,
  • John M. Edwards,
  • Huw W. Lewis,
  • Juan M. Castillo Sanchez,
  • Diego Bruciaferri,
  • Christopher Bunney and
  • John Siddorn

Prediction of severe natural hazards requires accurate forecasting systems. Recently, there has been a tendency towards more integrated solutions, where different components of the Earth system are coupled to explicitly represent the physical feedbac...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,236 Views
19 Pages

Retrofitting for Energy Efficiency Improvement Using Kinetic Façades in Residential Buildings: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia

  • Taufiq I. Ismail,
  • Godman O. Agbo,
  • Omar S. Asfour,
  • Ahmed Abd El Fattah and
  • Ziad Ashour

31 October 2025

Kinetic façades represent a climate-responsive design solution that improves building adaptability by responding to seasonal needs such as daylighting and shading. They offer an attractive retrofit strategy that improves both the esthetics and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,544 Views
20 Pages

7 July 2024

As an important vehicle in road construction, the unmanned roller is rapidly advancing in its autonomous compaction capabilities. To overcome the challenges of GNSS positioning failure during tunnel construction and diminished visual positioning accu...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
9,094 Views
27 Pages

Strategies for Optimizing Acute Burn Wound Therapy: A Comprehensive Review

  • Andrei Cretu,
  • Andreea Grosu-Bularda,
  • Eliza-Maria Bordeanu-Diaconescu,
  • Florin-Vlad Hodea,
  • Vladut-Alin Ratoiu,
  • Catalina-Stefania Dumitru,
  • Mihaela-Cristina Andrei,
  • Tiberiu-Paul Neagu,
  • Ioan Lascar and
  • Cristian-Sorin Hariga

15 January 2025

Recent advancements in acute burn wound therapy are transforming the management of burn injuries, with a focus on improving healing times, graft integration, and minimizing complications. However, current clinical treatments face significant challeng...

  • Article
  • Open Access
165 Views
13 Pages

Water Inrush in Roof Bed Separation Due to Extra-Thick Seam Mining and Its Control

  • Lihua Ping,
  • Shuangcheng Tang,
  • Baolei Xie,
  • Qiqing Wang,
  • Zexuan Liao,
  • Wei Qiao,
  • Haiyue Lin,
  • Zhiwen Xue and
  • Guanyu Zhao

5 January 2026

This paper takes a fully caving face in a coal mine in western China as an example and analyzes several water-inrush cases in the roof-bed separation of the first mining face. Various causes and characteristics of water inrush in bed separation are a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,837 Views
18 Pages

24 May 2022

This paper presents a robust method based on graph topology to find the topologically correct and consistent subset of inter-robot relative pose measurements for multi-robot map fusion. However, the absence of good prior on relative pose gives a seve...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,328 Views
20 Pages

Integrated Parametric Graph Closure and Branch-and-Cut Algorithm for Open Pit Mine Scheduling under Uncertainty

  • Devendra Joshi,
  • Amol Paithankar,
  • Snehamoy Chatterjee and
  • Sk Md Equeenuddin

14 January 2022

Open pit mine production scheduling is a computationally expensive large-scale mixed-integer linear programming problem. This research develops a computationally efficient algorithm to solve open pit production scheduling problems under uncertain geo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4,707 Views
16 Pages

Efficacy of Bichat’s Buccal Fat Pad Advancement in the Treatment of Odontogenic Maxillary Sinus Fistulas

  • Christian Bacci,
  • Claudia Manera,
  • Davide Meneghetti,
  • Iris Dhelpra and
  • Luca Sbricoli

8 February 2025

Background/Objectives: Oroantral fistulas (OF) are a challenging complication in oral and maxillofacial surgery, often requiring surgical intervention to restore sinus integrity. The Bichat’s buccal fat pad (BFP) has gained attention as a viabl...

  • Article
  • Open Access
188 Views
11 Pages

Bioresorbable Polylactic Acid Matrix for Chronic Non-Healing Wounds: First Clinical Experience in Europe

  • Ioannis-Fivos Megas,
  • Paul Christian Fuchs,
  • Florian Pinterits,
  • Akshay Mrigendra Jain,
  • Panagiotis Fikatas,
  • Götz Habild,
  • Sarina Delavari and
  • David Breidung

31 December 2025

Background/Objectives: Bioresorbable polylactic acid (PLA) matrices have shown promise in supporting wound healing through their biocompatibility, tissue integration, and potential involvement in immune regulatory mechanisms. This study aimed to anal...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,911 Views
7 Pages

Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Prevention in Intradural Spine Surgery: A Long Series Analysis of Closure with Non-Penetrating Titanium Clips

  • Leonardo Anselmi,
  • Carla Daniela Anania,
  • Maria Cleofe Ubezio,
  • Generoso Farinaro,
  • Donato Creatura,
  • Alessandro Ortolina,
  • Massimo Tomei,
  • Ali Baram and
  • Maurizio Fornari

3 December 2024

Background/Objectives: Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistulas remain a significant concern in spinal neurosurgery, particularly following dural closure. The incidence of dural tears during spinal surgery is estimated between 1.6% and 10%. W...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
4,903 Views
25 Pages

SVG-Loop: Semantic–Visual–Geometric Information-Based Loop Closure Detection

  • Zhian Yuan,
  • Ke Xu,
  • Xiaoyu Zhou,
  • Bin Deng and
  • Yanxin Ma

5 September 2021

Loop closure detection is an important component of visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). However, most existing loop closure detection methods are vulnerable to complex environments and use limited information from images. As higher-l...

  • Article
  • Open Access
574 Views
25 Pages

Construction Control of Long-Span Combined Rail-Cum-Road Continuous Steel Truss Girder Bridge of High-Speed Railway

  • Jun Zhou,
  • Fangwen Weng,
  • Yuxiong Liang,
  • Zhiwei Liao,
  • Feng Zhang and
  • Meizhen Fu

20 November 2025

The construction of long-span continuous steel truss rail-cum-road bridges for high-speed railways presents significant challenges, primarily due to structural complexity, stringent deformation tolerances, and intricate construction sequences. This p...

  • Review
  • Open Access
28 Citations
6,604 Views
14 Pages

Surgical Strategies to Promote Cutaneous Healing

  • Ines Maria Niederstätter,
  • Jennifer Lynn Schiefer and
  • Paul Christian Fuchs

Usually, cutaneous wound healing does not get impeded and processes uneventfully, reaching wound closure easily. The goal of this repair process is to restore the integrity of the body surface by creating a resilient and stable scar. Surgical practic...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,429 Views
31 Pages

26 April 2025

Natural disasters like hurricanes can severely disrupt transportation systems, leading to roadway closures and limiting accessibility, which has extreme economic, social, and sustainability implications. This study investigates the impact of hurrican...

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