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Predicting the academic standing of a student at the graduation time can be very useful, for example, in helping institutions select among candidates, or in helping potentially weak students in overcoming educational challenges. Most studies use indi...

Asphalt binder is a temperature-sensitive material with a performance that is greatly affected by changing climates. Improper selection of asphalt will cause a lot of damage and affect the durability of the road. The establishment of asphalt pavement...

Because of their low cost, photovoltaic (PV) cells made from upgraded metallurgical grade silicon (UMG-Si) are a promising alternative to conventional solar grade silicon-based PV cells. This study investigates the outdoor performance of a 1.26 kW gr...

The high-modulus asphalt mixture produced by hard asphalt has played a good role in reducing asphalt pavement rutting and improving pavement durability. It was widely used in the construction of various levels of road engineering in Europe. However,...

This study evaluates the crack performance of stone mastic asphalt (SMA) mixtures according to the performance of a modified asphalt binder, evaluated based on the asphalt performance grade (PG) and the elastic recovery of multiple stress creep and r...

This study involves the use of food-grade chemicals in the integrated pest management of dry-cured ham through the use of 100% polyester weft knitted mesh nets, an idea that was derived from a previously published study in the literature. Tubular mes...

In order to evaluate the feasibility of using hard-grade asphalt concrete in China’s highway construction, based on the accelerated loading test of the full-scale track of the Research Institute of Highway Ministry of Transport (RIOHTrack), the...

Probabilistic models are used to describe random processes and quantify prediction uncertainties in a principled way. Examples include geotechnical and geological investigations that seek to model subsurface hydrostratigraphic properties or mineral d...

Flip-flow vibrating screens (FFVSs) effectively tackle the challenges posed by the dry deep-screening of wet, fine, low-grade bituminous coal, thereby facilitating advancements in the thermal coal preparation process. The tensile lengths of the scree...

Low-grade thermal energy conversion (LTEC), including ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) and waste heat recovery, holds substantial potential for sustainable power generation. Because LTEC systems operate under extremely small temperature differe...

Traditional potato grading in China relies mostly on manual sorting, which is labor-intensive, time-consuming, costly, and inefficient. To enhance the operational performance of potato-grading devices, this paper focuses on optimizing the slide rail...

Flexible base layers can improve deformation compatibility and reduce reflective cracking in asphalt pavements, but conventional graded crushed stone is limited by weak interparticle bonding, poor water stability, and insufficient resistance to perma...

The reliable performance of roads is crucial for service delivery, and it is a catalyst for domestic and cross-border spatial development. Paved national roads are expected to carry higher traffic volumes over time as a result of urbanization and to...

The mounting impacts of climate change on infrastructure demand proactive adaptation strategies to ensure long-term resilience. This study investigates the effects of predicted future global warming on asphalt binder performance grade (PG) selection...

With the aim of achieving a graded-protection braced frame structure and minimizing the excessive residual deformation of traditional metal dampers under intense seismic action, a graded-yield-type metal self-centering brace (SC-GYMB) is proposed. Th...

This study evaluates waterproofing methods for underground structures in multi-unit residential buildings. The objective is to select effective methods and establish performance ratings. Experimental assessments are conducted and scores are assigned...

Retired electric vehicle batteries leave service with different performance and safety conditions, so a regional network must decide both where to process them and which pathways remain eligible. This study formulates a cost-oriented mixed-integer li...

Graded aggregates used in high-speed railway subgrades often undergo micro breakage (i.e., corner and edge spalling) under cyclic loading, whereas the mechanism linking local particle spalling to contact-network evolution and permanent deformation re...

Despite topical research, the study of flotation systems remains complex, multifaceted and water-intensive. Numerous physical and chemical factors are involved in the recovery of valuable minerals by flotation. While the chemistry of a system can be...

In Korea, large-scale apartment projects often give rise to disputes among residents, which have prompted implementation of the “Apartment Performance Rating System” by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. In addition, dis...

The paper deals with performance enhancement of low-cost, consumer-grade inertial sensors realized by means of Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology. Focusing their attention on the reduction of bias instability and random walk-driven dr...

When asked to predict how they will perform on an upcoming exam, students are often poorly calibrated, typically in the direction of overpredicting their performance. Research shows that low-performing students’ calibration tends to remain poor...

The activity of the left hemisphere is often associated with linguistic functioning, including in a foreign language. At the same time, research results demonstrate that different structures in both hemispheres can be jointly activated in the perform...

The GPA is a universally recognised and utilised metric of academic performance that is considered to also measure a student’s potential for academic performance in the future. In this short communication we examine to what extent the GPA of th...

As a consequence of the gradual exhaustion of apatite ore reserves, intensive comminution has been implemented in mineral processing operations to enhance phosphorus liberation. Consequently, improving the flotation efficiency of fine particles has r...

The pathology is decisive for disease diagnosis but relies heavily on experienced pathologists. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of artificial intelligence in pathology (AIP) to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. H...

Recent studies have shown the viability of low-grade calcined clays as a partial substitute for cement in construction applications. However, there is limited information about the performance of low-grade calcined clay in withstanding chloride-rich...

This study reviewed new concept waterproofing performance gradation to respond to the limit of unified single standard performance standard used in each country from the past until now. This study was carried out using the standard test data from 34...

In this work, waste polyethylene (PE)-modified 90# asphalt was made in order to investigate the performance of waste polyethylene-modified high-grade asphalt and the optimal blending quantity. Dynamic Shear Rheology (DSR) and Bending Beam Rheometer (...

Background/Objectives: Accurate identification of grade 1 (G1) pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) is crucial due to their rising incidence and emerging nonsurgical management strategies. This study evaluated whether combining conventional CT...

Biomass is one the most abundant renewable energy sources, and it can be processed through different thermochemical methods to obtain oils that can replace the petroleum bitumen used in road construction. For the construction industry to accept the b...

The cements industry is increasingly under pressure to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining performance standards. Limestone calcined clay cement (LC³) presents a promising low-carbon alternative; however, its performance depends significantly o...

Low-grade limestone (LGL) is not used to produce cement clinker, but this leftover material in cement quarries increases the water demand when used as a filler in concrete production. In this study, the effect of six commercial superplasticizers on t...

Meningioma is the most common primary tumor of the central nervous system (CNS). Individualized treatment strategies should be formulated for the patients according to the WHO (World Health Organization) grade. Our aim was to investigate the effectiv...

Due to their excellent creep resistance and good oxidation resistance, 9–12% Cr ferritic–martensitic stainless steels are widely used as high temperature construction materials in power plants. However, the mutual combination of different...

Conventional magnetorheological fluids (MRFs) exhibit a constrained shear strength that restricts their deployment in high-performance damping systems. This study introduces a dual-axis innovation strategy combining material science and device physic...

The recently proposed organic flash cycle (OFC) has the potential for the efficient recovery of low-grade heat, mainly due to the reduction of irreversibilities in the heat input unit. In the present study, a modified OFC (OFCM) employing a two-phase...

Nursery-plant grading relies on morphological traits, but leaf metabolic variation associated with nursery-plant grade remains unclear. In this study, untargeted HPLC-QTOF-MS metabolomics was applied to mature and young leaves of Grade I, II, and III...

To increase the specific capacity of anodes for lithium-ion cells, advanced active materials, such as silicon, can be utilized. Silicon has an order of magnitude higher specific capacity compared to the state-of-the-art anode material graphite; there...

Children treated for brain tumours often have late-appearing complications that may affect their school performance. Uneven skill profiles may help reveal late complications that can be compensated for but otherwise remain undetected. We investigated...

School coexistence is a fundamental aspect for good academic performance. The objective of the study was to identify school coexistence indices, and to analyze differences in academic performance according to these indices in students from public sch...

Grounded in achievement goal theory and self-determination theory, this study aimed to examine the associations of students’ perception of learning- and performance-oriented climates created by teachers and peers on basic psychological needs sa...

Legacy IPv4 networks are strenuous to manage and operate. Network operators are in need of minimizing the capital and operational expenditure of running network infrastructure. The implementation of software-defined networking (SDN) addresses those i...

The physicochemical and electrochemical performance of electrolytes prepared with different grades of V₂O₅ raw materials were investigated systematically for a vanadium redox flow battery. Physicochemical tests showed that the conductivity of electro...

The evolution toward small-diameter and fast-growing plantation timbers such as the Pinus elliotti var. elliottii (Engelm) × Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis (Sénéclauze) (PEE×PCH) hybrids around the world is producing large...

Background: Continuous schooling and healthy learning are essential during childhood. Therefore, we investigated the risk factors of absenteeism in supporting at-risk students. The aim of this study examined the longitudinal relationships between abs...

Preparation of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) from abundant and inexpensive low-grade coal is regarded as one of the most promising methods for utilizing this resource in a high-value and environmentally sustainable manner. As the main precursor for th...

Below-grade structures such as parking lots, underground subway tunnels, and basements are growing in scale and reaching deeper below-ground levels. In this type of environment, they become subject to higher water pressure. The concrete material of t...

Strong evidence supports physical activity and fitness levels being positively associated with cognitive performance and overall academic performance in youth. This also applies to sports participation. However, whether participation in sports at the...

Food contact polymers require thermochromic pigments to provide temperature-sensitive visual cues for consumer safety and product integrity. However, their susceptibility to ultraviolet (UV) degradation limits long-term application. This study invest...