The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) is a widely used benchmarking tool for assessing national logistics capabilities. However, its role in sustainability-oriented research remains unclear. This study reconceptualizes the LPI as a multidimensional a...
The impact of the seismic performance of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) members on the overall seismic performance of the entire RC structure must be investigated. Related research results provide important guidance for a more accurate se...
This paper proposes a conceptual design of an innovative deep-sea aquaculture platform that integrates a steel structural framework and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) floats. It aims to overcome the limitations of prevailing aquaculture equipment,...
The development of wind power aligns with the strategy of low-carbon development and plays a crucial role in the global transition to a green economy. The segmented steel–concrete wind turbine tower offers advantages such as modular fragment pr...
There has been an increase in research on sustainable urban development, especially in recent years, and importance-performance analysis (IPA) is one of the popular methods applied in sustainable development research. However, few have integrated IPA...
This systematic review and meta-analysis, conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines, synthesises SEM-based evidence on the relationship between Total Quality Management (TQM) and organisational performance. The Web of Science, Scopus, and S...
To meet the demands for high-density integration and broadband RF performance in next-generation electronic equipment, this paper investigates the structural design and process sensitivity of vertical interconnects in three-dimensional stacked system...
The integration of redundant structures into robotic systems enhances the degrees of freedom (DOFs), flexibility, and capability to perform complex tasks. This study evaluates the mechanical performance of a 9-DOF series-parallel hybrid redundant dev...
(1) Background: As the principal structural element of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a lightweight, high-performance wing-fuselage connection structure plays an important role in UAV structural integrity. Previous studies focused on the static st...
As high-performance computing (HPC) plays a key role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the application of HPC in various industries is becoming increasingly important. Several studies have reviewed the research trends of HPC but considered only th...
Aluminum alloys offer advantages such as lightweight properties, high strength, and excellent corrosion resistance. To expand their application in long-span spatial structures, prestressed cables have been introduced into aluminum alloy structural sy...
The proliferation of Large Language Models (LLMs) has transformed natural language processing (NLP) applications across diverse domains. This paper presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of three state-of-the-art language models—GPT-4o,...
Despite the versatility and widespread application of fuzzy randomness in structural and mechanical engineering, less attention has been paid to the formulation of sensitivity analysis for this uncertainty model. In this research, a brief review of t...
This paper studied the flexural behavior of flat steel–HPC composite beams and corrugated steel–HPC composite slabs using finite element analysis. The accuracy and reliability of the finite element model were verified by comparing it with...
Industrial symbiosis (IS) involves networks of organizations collaborating through flow exchanges. Scientific research has shown that such systems are able to provide benefits at the environmental level. Structural organization and stability were als...
In the context of seismic hazard assessment and engineering design, a comprehensive understanding of local geological and geophysical factors is essential. However, previous studies have lacked crucial components such as local soil condition, ground...
Polymorphism is a common phenomenon among single- and multicomponent molecular crystals that has a significant impact on the contemporary drug development process. A new polymorphic form of the drug carbamazepine (CBZ) cocrystal with methylparaben (M...
Image-based optical vibration measurement is an attractive alternative to the conventional measurement of structural dynamics predominantly relying on accelerometry. Although various optical vibration monitoring systems are now readily available, the...
This paper applies a meta-analysis method to investigate the moderating impact of political stability on the relationship between ownership identities and firm performance in the Middle Eastern countries (i.e., the Arab World). The study collected 10...
This article investigates the combined effects of different common defects on the structural integrity and operational and environmental safety in the operation of an existing Light Cycle Oil (LCO) storage tank. This study correlates all the tank def...
The development and research of an ultrasonic-based concrete structural health monitoring system encounters a variety of problems, such as demands of decreasing complexity, high accuracy, and extendable system output. Aiming at these requirements, a...
This study presents a comprehensive thermo-structural and modal analysis of a ball screw assembly. Thermal analysis revealed a maximum temperature of 29.1 °C at the ball nut, corresponding to a total rise of 7.1 °C above ambient. The resultin...
The performance improvement potential with the optimisation of vane geometry and port timing angle in oil-injected Rotary Vane Compressors (RVCs) is not yet fully understood. Commonly, studies have used single-phase CFD models without consideration o...
Tomato production is a strategic horticultural sector in Europe, yet it is increasingly exposed to climate variability, input-price volatility, and structural heterogeneity among national production models. This study provides a macro-level, cross-co...
To provide a favorable temperature for a power battery liquid cooling system, a bionic blood vessel structure of the power battery liquid cooling plate is designed based on the knowledge of bionics and the human blood vessel model. For three differen...
In order to address the issue of large-aperture optical windows operating in wind tunnel environments with dynamic responses, the damping ratio between the vibration isolation device and the mass of the system was calculated by the passive vibration...
Systematic investigation into the structural integrity of adjustable ejectors, particularly concerning thermal–fluid–structural (TFS) coupling, is currently lacking. Utilizing the Workbench platform, this study performs unidirectional ste...
As a key component of a drip irrigation system, the performance of drip irrigation emitters is determined by the flow channel structures and parameters. In this paper, a novel Y-shaped labyrinth-channel emitter was proposed, and the influence of the...
The COVID-19 pandemic situation in 2020 forced educational institutions worldwide to fully adopt online learning for both teaching and assessment. However, this change may lead to less satisfactory learning outcomes, if the online technologies used h...
This study presents a comprehensive seismic performance assessment and performance-based seismic design (PBSD) optimization for a 21-story Science and Innovation Building with three basement levels, characterized by pronounced plan and vertical irreg...
19 September 2020
This study examined the structural relationship among clinical nurses’ communication ability, self-leadership, self-efficacy, and nursing performance. A structural model analysis was applied to identify factors influencing nursing performance a...
120° phase belt toroidal winding solid rotor induction motor (120°PBTWSRIM) has advantages of simple structure, short end winding, and high overload capacity, thus it has good development prospects. To study the influence of different structu...
In South Korea, green remodeling policies have been promoted to improve the energy performance of buildings, especially old buildings. Moreover, simultaneous improvement of both energy and structural performance has emerged as an important issue. Alt...
To address gear tooth damage and the difficulty of acquiring performance data under high-speed and high-load operating conditions of planetary gearboxes, a digital twin-based system for operational state recognition and performance prediction is prop...
This study evaluates the tracking performance of structural damages in disaster environments by combining YOLOv8 detection with the BoT-SORT tracker. Cracks and exposed rebar, characterized by fine and irregular structures, showed high sensitivity to...
Structural strength and stiffness were previously investigated to sufficiently improve the lateral load resistance against major events. Many buildings require appropriate design to effectively withstand the lateral seismic loads and reduce the corre...
18 September 2025
Background: Basketball is a high-intensity, multidirectional sport involving frequent jumping, sprinting, and rapid changes of direction, which may expose the musculoskeletal system to varying and potentially asymmetric mechanical demands. The mechan...
Due to its high axial bearing capacity and good ductility, the embedded steel plate composite shear wall structure has become one of the most widely used lateral force-resisting structural members in building construction. However, bending failure is...
Non-probabilistic reliability analysis has great developmental potential in the field of structural reliability analysis, as it is often difficult to obtain enough samples to construct an accurate probability distribution function of random variables...
This study investigates the seismic performance of beam-to-column connections in Japanese steel office buildings and evaluates their impact on repair costs as part of practical seismic loss assessment. Repair cost analysis is conducted following FEMA...
In response to the growing interest in sustainable and material-efficient architectural solutions, this study focuses on innovative applications of engineered timber in lightweight structural systems. It investigates the material optimization and str...
Objective: Commercial lip balm sticks are often selected based on brand popularity and marketing claims, which may not reflect formulation quality or mechanical reliability. This study investigated whether lipid matrix organization better predicts me...
Machine learning and statistical approaches have transformed the management of infrastructure systems such as water, energy and modern transport networks. Artificial Intelligence-based solutions allow asset owners to predict future performance and op...
The solar collector–evaporator is a pivotal component in a direct-expansion solar-assisted heat pump (DX-SAHP) system, and its structural design directly affects the heat-transfer performance and overall coefficient of performance (COP). To inv...
Assessment of a single bridge and management system for all bridges in the network is still a major challenge, although much research has been carried out and implemented in existing networks over the last four decades. This paper presents a case stu...
An underwater towed vehicle serves as an effective and widely applicable mobile marine observation platform. Existing towed vehicles rely heavily on cables for depth adjustment. They also suffer from poor hydrodynamic efficiency and insufficient inst...
The prefabricated reinforced concrete columns–steel girder (RCS) hybrid frame structure using column–column connections is a kind of green and environmentally friendly building structure; its seismic performance is investigated. The seism...
This study investigates the topology optimisation of a composite wind turbine blade with the objective of improving its structural performance under static and dynamic constraints. Two distinct optimisation strategies—based on static deformatio...
Against the backdrop of Romania’s successive negative performance in attracting European funds (coming last in the EU top), as indicated by audit reports for projects that have been funded so far, this paper proposes a new approach in relation...
Conventional seismic performance evaluation methods for building structures with soil–structure interaction effects are inefficient for regional seismic damage assessment as a predisaster management system. Therefore, this study presented the framewo...
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