A green transportation system composed of transit, busses and bicycles could be a significant in alleviating traffic congestion. However, the inaccuracy of current transit ridership forecasting methods is imposing a negative impact on the development...
We compared three methods for deriving communication viewsheds, which indicate the coverage areas for transmitter points from high-resolution digital surface models. Communication viewsheds were analyzed with a novel 3D Fresnel zone method, as well a...
Fresnel Zone Plates are planar lenses that can be used to focus ultrasound beams. This kind of acoustic lenses can play a key role in the resolution of ultrasonic NDT systems. In this type of pulse-echo applications, the pulse duration is an importan...
In this work we propose a method of geochemical feed zone (FZ) analysis based on the assumption of thermochemical equilibrium between geothermal fluids and hydrothermal minerals, for each FZ contributing to well discharge. Using our method, it is pos...
Coal-free zones, particularly scouring zones, reduce recoverable reserves and increase water inrush risk in coal mining. Existing sedimentological, geophysical, and geostatistical methods are often constrained by coring conditions, lithological inter...
Many factors influence the evaluation process of thief zones. The evaluation index contains very complex information. How to quickly obtain effective information is the key to improve the evaluation quality for thief zones. Considering that the corre...
Using numerical software to establish a three-dimensional geological model of shield tunneling through fault fracture zones, considering the synchronous grouting effect at the shield tail, the disturbance of various geotechnical structures in the fau...
An IR spectrometer based on a Binary Zone Plate (BZP) is presented for dissolved gas analysis. The wavelength selective focal length of the BZP can effectively discriminate between wavelengths ranging from 800 nm to 8 μm, by adjusting the focus dista...
Urban rail transit passenger flow forecasting often relies on the traditional “four-step” method, where the division of traffic analysis zones (TAZs) is critical to ensuring prediction accuracy. As the fundamental units for describing tri...
Sport psychology researchers have been investigating athletes’ ideal performance levels for a long time. Key areas of investigation in this field involve determining if there is an optimal performance zone and how to evaluate it. To advance thi...
Objective: This study aimed to compare two methods for measuring the foveal avascular zone (FAZ) before and after phacoemulsification: a script-based semiautomated algorithm and a machine learning (ML)-based semiautomated algorithm. Methods: Optical...
In this paper, we state the usefulness of geomorphic analysis, typically applied to highly deformed landforms, to investigate the tectonic geomorphology of an intercontinental structure: the Fatima suture zone. The Fatima suture zone (FSZ) landscape...
In the context of climate change and urban heat islands, the concept of local climate zones (LCZ) aims for consistent and comparable mapping of urban surface structure and cover across cities. This study provides a timely survey of remote sensing-bas...
China’s energy structure mainly depends on coal resources, which will still play the dominant role in economic development in the future. With the mining depth increasing, the deep roadway construction will be exposed to a complex stress enviro...
The problem of a growing resistance of bacteria and other microorganisms to conventional antibiotics gave rise to a search for new potent antimicrobial agents. Insect antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) seem to be promising novel potential anti-infective t...
Sustainable soil management with the appropriate understanding of soil characteristics is vital in maintaining and improving agriculture soil management. The objectives of the present study are to characterize the spatial variability of soil using th...
The mainstream method for treating drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) is surgical resection of the epileptogenic zone. Non-invasive automatic localization of epileptogenic zone can be used to guide electrode implantation and improve the effectiveness and...
The amount and annual distribution of rainfall caused a major socioeconomic and environmental problem where rainfed agriculture is predominant. This study assessed the long-term variability and trends of rainfall in the Wabi Shebele River Basin (WSRB...
With climate warming, the global precipitation patterns have undergone significant changes, which will profoundly impact flood–drought disaster regimes and socioeconomic development in key regions of human activity worldwide. The convergence zo...
16 February 2020
The water-level fluctuation zone (WLFZ) is a transitional zone between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Plant communities that are constructed artificially in the WLFZ can absorb and retain nutrients such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). Howeve...
This research study underscores the importance of effectively managing soil nutrients in a site-specific manner to enhance crop productivity while considering the spatial variability of the soil. The objective is to identify subfields with similar so...
Fault segmentation plays a critical role in assessing seismic hazards, particularly in tectonically complex regions. The Laji-Jishi Shan Fault Zone (LJSFZ), located on the northeastern margin of the Tibetan Plateau, is a key structure that accommodat...
Bridges’ expansion joints are prone to damage during operation, and repairing them often requires interruption of traffic, the impact of which can be minimized by using fast-hardening and early-strength expansion joint materials. In this study,...
Simulating damage phenomena in masonry structures remains a significant challenge because of the intricate and heterogeneous nature of this material. An accurate evaluation of fracture behavior is essential for assessing the bearing capacity of these...
The over-exploitation and utilization of natural resources in mining cities has caused sharp contradictions between urban development and ecological protection. In addition, dynamic changes in resources and environmental carrying capacity (RECC) will...
Arctic sea ice can be regarded as a sensitive indicator of climate change, and it has declined dramatically in recent decades. The swift decline in Arctic sea ice coverage leads to an expansion of the marginal ice zone (MIZ). In this study, an ice-ba...
ASTER (Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection) satellite imagery is useful in assisting lithologic mapping and, however, its effectiveness is yet to be evaluated for lithologic complex such as tectonic mélange. The Mugagangri Group (MG),...
Various activities, whether economic, social, or environmental, exert pressure on a coastal area. The extent of economic activities taking place in coastal regions is continuously increasing, particularly in tourism, maritime transport, port operatio...
24 January 2026
Dynamic contrast-enhancement (DCE) modality of MRI is typically considered secondary in prostate cancer (PCa) diagnostics, due to the common interpretation that its diagnostic power is lower than that of other modalities like T2-weighted (T2W) or dif...
The BOF steelmaking process involves complex physical and chemical reactions, making precise control challenging when relying solely on human experience. Therefore, understanding the reaction mechanisms and developing simulation models for the BOF pr...
Riparian zones (RZs) are transitional environments at the interface between land and freshwater ecosystems, which are important in terms of socioecological services. In this work, we report a bibliometric-based analysis to unveil the knowledge struct...
Consisting of ten cities in four Chinese provinces, the Huaihai Economic Zone has suffered serious air pollution over the last two decades, particularly of fine particulate matter (PM2.5). In this study, we used multi-source data, namely MAIAC AOD (a...
Settlements are comprehensive carriers of the material form expression and social appearance of human activities under specific geographical environmental choices. The analysis and preservation of their forms are important principles and strategies f...
The National Key Ecological Function Zones (NKEFZ) serve as crucial ecological security barriers in China, playing a vital role in enhancing ecosystem services. This study employed the theoretical framework of ecological benefits assessment in major...
Tourmalines from the Anjanabonoina pegmatite field, Central Madagascar, exhibit some of the most complex multi-color zoning patterns known. These tourmalines are also rare because of their unusual Ca- and Li-rich liddicoatite composition. Liddicoatit...
Background: Involvement of the subventricular zone (SVZ) in glioblastoma is associated with poor prognosis and is associated with specific tumor-biological characteristics. The SVZ microenvironment can influence gene expression in glioblastoma cells...
The large-scale integration of photovoltaic (PV) power can bring a greatly negative influence on the grid-connected system’s voltage stability. To study the static voltage stability (SVS) of PV grid-connected systems, the traditional SVS index,...
The appropriate division of underground drinking water source protection zones is a low-cost method of preventing water source pollution and ensuring a supply of safe drinking water. Based on FEFLOW, a groundwater flow model of large water sources wa...
The area comprising the Langma-Baiya fault zone (LBFZ) and the Bailongjiang fault zone (BFZ) in the Western Qinling Mountains in China is characterized by intensive, frequent, multi-type landslide disasters. The spatial distribution of landslides is...
This study aims to determine the earthquake hazard of the Simav Fault Zone (SFZ), one of the key tectonic features of Western Anatolia—a region that serves as a natural laboratory for geoscientists due to its complex tectonic structure and swar...
Urban growth, typified by conversion from natural to built-up impervious surfaces, is known to cause warming and associated adverse impacts. Local climate zones present a standardized technique for evaluating the implications of urban land use and su...
Over the last decade, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has severely affected poultry production systems across the globe. In particular, massive pre-emptive depopulation of all poultry within a certain distance has raised concerns regarding a...
High purity metals are nowadays increasingly in demand to serve in electronic, photovoltaic, and target materials industries. The zone refining process is the most common way to achieve high purity in the final step of metal purification. Zone length...
Promoting sustainable mobility and planning walkable school zones is a pressing priority, as it involves the movement of Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs), such as children aged 5–19, along with adult companions, parents, and school staff or faculty...
Water supply is strategic for the development of society. The water distribution in nature follows patterns linked to geographic and territorial issues. Climate fluctuations aggravate shortage problems in semi-arid regions. This study aims to develop...
Active tectonics in the Arabian Shield region has substantially influenced the drainage system and geomorphic expressions. The Nabitah Fault Zone (NFZ), located in the southern portion of the Arabian Nubian Shield, is an intra-arc suture that traces...
Road infrastructure is the foundation of the predominant modes of transport, and its effective management is crucial to meet mobility needs. Although necessary for reconstruction, maintenance, and expansion projects, roadworks produce negative impact...
A UAV LiDAR dataset offers unparalleled possibilities for accurate topographic modeling and land suitability analysis in spatial planning. This study uses UAV LiDAR for high-resolution DSM and DTM modeling of the Goranci area in Bosnia and Herzegovin...
The focusing properties of Fresnel Zone Plates (FZPs) against frequency are analyzed in this work. It is shown that the FZP focal length depends almost linearly on the operating frequency. Focal depth and focal distortion are also considered, establi...
Purpose: Evaluation of the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic conditions on ablation zone volumes (AZV) after microwave ablation (MWA). Methods: Retrospective analysis of 38 MWAs of therapy-naïve liver tumours performed with the NeuWave PR pro...
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