We present an algorithm for approximating the diameter of massive weighted undirected graphs on distributed platforms supporting a MapReduce-like abstraction. In order to be efficient in terms of both time and space, our algorithm is based on a decom...
This study evaluated the phenotypic trends for wool and growth traits of the fine Merino genetic nucleus in Uruguay. Data were collected from one-year-old lambs over a twenty-year period (1999–2018). The overall aim of the selection flock was to redu...
Soil degradation is an increasing problem in Turkey, especially in the Middle Anatolia region where the annual precipitation is approximately 300 mm, resulting from conventional farming methods. To address this issue, the artificial neural networks (...
Shot peening is a surface treatment process commonly used to enhance the fatigue properties of metallic engineering components. In industry, various types of shots are used, and a common strategy is to regenerate a portion (approximately up to 35% of...
The accuracy of traditional measuring machines is affected by the measuring range and sensitive geometric errors, and it is not possible to combine large caliber and high-precision measurements. This study proposes a differential geometric error-weig...
A phenomenon causing instability of soil structure and associated hydraulic properties in recently tilled soils is aggregate fragmentation induced by wetting and drying cycles. We analyzed data from three experiments in Puerto Rico, the UK and China...
This paper proposes an inverse model for raindrop size distribution (DSD) retrieval with polarimetric radar variables. In this method, a forward operator is first developed based on the simulations of monodisperse raindrops using a T-matrix method, a...
This study reports the phenotypic trends for wool, growth, and reproductive traits in mixed-age ewes after twenty years of genetic selection. Data were obtained from the Merino nucleus flock in Uruguay between 1999 and 2020. Overall, the aim of this...
Silicon nitride (Si3N4) ceramic materials are increasingly being used in deep-sea pressure-resistant applications because of their high compressive strength-to-weight ratio. In the present study, Si3N4 ceramic floatation spheres with an outer diamete...
Mamey (Mammea americana L.) is a tropical fleshy fruit native from the West Indies and northern South America. It is very appreciated for its flavor and color but has been little described. The present study investigates the composition and histochem...
The study presents results of rheological tests and measurements of pressure drops occurring during the flow of aqueous solutions of a mixture of drag reducing surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB, zwitterionic surfactant) and cocamide DEA (noni...
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a key industrial crop in Southeast Asia and a staple for food security in Africa, owing to its resilience and efficiency in starch production. This study aims to unravel the genetic determinants of specific cassa...
Chitin nanofiber is a nanomaterial produced by pulverizing chitin, the main component of crab shells. Since it has excellent mechanical properties, it is expected to be used as a reinforcing material to strengthen materials. Chitin was mechanically g...
The main objective of this research work was the wellbore stability evaluation of oil and gas wells based on a 3D geomechanical model, which as constructed using seismic inversion in a southeastern Algerian petroleum field. The seismic inversion mode...
This research investigates the physical and mechanical properties of Codonopsis pilosula seedlings to provide fundamental mechanical data to address issues like high damage rates and low efficiency in mechanized transplanting. After precise physical...
Low-molecular-weight heparin/protamine microparticles (LMW-H/P MPs) were produced as a carrier for heparin-binding growth factors (GFs) and for various adhesive cells. A mixture of low-molecular-weight heparin (MW: approximately 5000 Da, 6.4 mg/mL) a...
Ralstonia solanacearum is a bacterial pathogen that causes bacterial wilt in plants, resulting in significant economic losses worldwide. Biological control that mainly utilizes Bacillus spp. is one of the most effective methods to prevent this diseas...
This study examines the effects of biodegradable mulches on melon production and quality in a Mediterranean environment, specifically focusing on Mater-Bi and Ecovio in comparison to conventional (low-density polyethylene) LDPE mulch. Biodegradable m...
A60 class bulkhead penetration piece is a fire-resistance apparatus installed on bulkhead compartments to protect lives and to prevent flame diffusion in case of fire accident in ships and offshore plants. In this study, approximate optimization with...
The development of the backfat thickness of fattening pigs in relation to their weight allows first conclusions to be drawn concerning the efficiency of individual growth and classification of the carcass. The hypothesis was that, firstly, via measur...
Pear trees, though self-pollinating, are self-incompatible and depend on insect pollination—primarily by honey bees. The optimal density of honey bee colonies per unit area in pear orchards remains uncertain, hindering scientific pollination ma...
Large-diameter concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) members are being increasingly utilised owing to their ability to carry larger loads and resist bending. Upon incorporating ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) into steel tubes, the resulting compos...
Due to the high perishability of figs, calcium stands out as an important nutrient for orchard management. This study aims to study the pre-harvest applications of calcium chloride in fig orchards. The fig trees were sprayed with 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and...
This study investigated gelatin/zein nanofibers loaded with dihydromyricetin (0–20%, relative to protein weight), before and after the Maillard reaction (60 °C with 50% relative humidity for 6 h). Scanning electron microscopy and diameter d...
Buildings and other infrastructure should be designed to withstand impact loads in terrorist attacks or industrial catastrophes. Fibrous concrete is utilized in a variety of ways in the construction of structures to resist impact loads. Preplaced agg...
Non-destructive diameter estimation of cabbage heads and yield prediction employing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) imagery are superior to conventional approaches, which are labor intensive and time consuming. This approach assesses spatial variabilit...
Characterizing the size distribution of raindrops is fundamental to a variety of applications, including radar-based quantitative precipitation estimation. Atmospheric radars or wind profilers can be used to measure the drop size distribution (DSD) b...
Graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs)—the segregated ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)-based composites with hybrid filler—decorated with Fe3O4 were developed. Using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, it was shown...
It was shown that to obtain reverse microemulsions in lecithin–oleic acid–vaseline oil–vegetable oil–essential oil–water systems, oil from the tropical plant gac (Momordica cochinchinensis) and turmeric essential oil (Cu...
To address the issues of cumulative plastic deformation and low-cycle fatigue cracking in ultra-high voltage (UHV) disc spring hydraulic circuit breakers under long-term cyclic high-pressure loads, which lead to internal structural changes and affect...
In the realm of automated apple picking operations, the real-time monitoring of apple maturity and diameter characteristics is of paramount importance. Given the constraints associated with feature detection of apples in automated harvesting, this st...
A dermoid cyst is a benign congenital lesion of ectodermal origin that can arise in any region of the body, though occurrence is rare. A young girl aged 2 years 4 months was referred to our hospital because of a painless mass in the floor of the mout...
Yield components are the most important breeding objectives, directly determining maize high-yield breeding. It is well known that these traits are controlled by a large number of quantitative trait loci (QTL). Therefore, deeply understanding the gen...
The aim of this study was to identify genomic regions and genes associated with the fiber diameter (FD), clean fleece weight (CFW), live weight (LW), body condition score (BCS), pregnancy rate (PR) and lambing potential (LP) of Uruguayan Merino sheep...
Thermal ice drilling technology is extensively used in drilling operations such as temperature measurement holes and subglacial water environment investigations in Antarctica owing to its advantages of compactness, light weight, and ease of operation...
One of the major challenges for crop breeding scientists is climate change. Their task is to develop new crop varieties that can withstand this phenomenon. For this study, a new Egyptian paddy variety called Giza 183, which is designed to adapt to mi...
Biostimulant products are recognized for their ability to improve the agronomic parameters of plants and the qualitative and nutraceutical parameters of fruits and confer greater resistance to plants under abiotic and biotic stress conditions. In our...
Humic acid (HA) is a specific and stable component of humus materials that behaves similarly to growth stimulants, esp. auxin hormones, contributing to improving growth indices and performance of plants. As a rich source of HA, vermicompost (VC) is a...
Nemaline myopathy is one of the most common non-dystrophic congenital myopathies. Individuals affected by this condition experience muscle weakness and muscle smallness, often requiring supportive measures like wheelchairs or respiratory support. A s...
Fractional slot, PMSM motors with a properly designed electromagnetic circuit allow for obtaining high power density factors (more than 4 kW per 1 kg of total motor weight). The selection of the number of magnetic poles to the specific dimensions and...
The dry root tuber of Apios fortunei contained about 75% starch, indicating that it is an important starch resource. Starch displayed spherical, polygonal, and ellipsoidal granules with central hila. Granule sizes ranged from 3 to 30 μm with a 9.6...
Abstract: Agriculture accounts for over 70% of global freshwater consumption, with increasing competition for water resources due to climate change and rising urban and industrial demands. This study analyzes the effect of deficit irrigation (DI) on...
Vapor compression refrigeration is considered one promising technology for dissipating much higher heat fluxes from electronic devices at lower temperatures. The compressor, one key component, has a great effect on the overall size and performance of...
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a great potential anti-tumor therapy owing to its non-invasiveness and high spatiotemporal selectivity. However, systemically administered photosensitizers diffuse in the skin and the eyes for a long duration, which caus...
Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) springs have been increasingly used in orthodontics; however, no optimum condition of heat treatment has been reported. Therefore, this research was conducted to determine the optimum heat-treatment temperature and duration for...
This study aimed to investigate the effects of r-type exopolysaccharides (EPSs) produced by the symbiotic bacteria Rhizobium tropici on soil aggregate formation and stability in loess sandy soil and to elucidate the independent and synergistic roles...
This study aimed to develop a novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-detectable boron (B)-containing nanoassemblies and evaluate their potential for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). Starting from the citrate-coated gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) (23...
Rock fragmentation by blasting influences ore recovery and the cost of downstream operations. The development of electronic detonators makes it possible to improve fragmentation by controlling the initiation timing in blasting projects, and the effec...
In this study, a three-dimensional nonlinear finite element (FE) model was developed using Abaqus/Explicit to simulate the effects of internal blasts. The numerical model was validated against two previously published numerical and experimental works...
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Exposure to air pollution affects human activity and health. Particularly, in Asian countries, the influence of particulate matter on humans has received wide attention. However, there is still a lack of research about the effects of particulate matt...
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