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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0037.v1

Understanding the Response of Canadians to the Covid-19 Pandemic using the Kübler-Ross Model: Twitter Data Analysis

Ruth G. Abebe, Schwab Bakombo, Anne TM Konkle

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: COVID-19; Canada; Pandemic; Stress; Policies; Kübler-Ross Change curve

Online: 4 January 2023 (02:10:08 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1877.v1

Plastic analysis with a plasmonic nano-gold sensor coated with plastic binding peptides.

Francois Gagné, Maxime Gauthier, Chantale André

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Waste Management And Disposal Keywords: plastic nanoparticles; peptide; freshwater mussels; nano-gold sensor; screening

Online: 1 April 2024 (07:30:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0169.v1

Visualising Daily PM10 Pollution in an Open-Cut Mining Valley of New South Wales, Australia - Part II: Classification of Synoptic Circulation Types and Local Meteorological Patterns and Their Relation to Elevated Air Pollution in Spring and Summer

Ningbo Jiang, Matthew Riley, Merched Azzi, Giovanni Di Virgilio, Hiep Nguyen Duc, Praveen Puppala

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: PM10 pollution; local meteorological pattern; synoptic circulation type; self-organising map (SOM); air pollution conduciveness; data clustering; data visualisation; open-cut mining valley

Online: 2 April 2024 (07:42:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0160.v1

Post-Pandemic Imaginations of Remote Work Futures in Africa: Learning from an Environment, Health, and Safety Perspective

Bob Offei Manteaw, Yaw Agyeman Boafo, Bernard Ayittah, Cephas Adorliyah

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Remote work; Environment; health and safety; pandemic; learning

Online: 2 August 2024 (11:51:35 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0091.v1

Chirality in the Solid State: Chiral Crystal Structures in Chiral and Achiral Space Groups

Gerhard H. Fecher, Jürgen Kübler, Claudia Felser

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Materials Science And Technology Keywords: Chiral Materials; Chiral Space Groups; Chirality; Chirality measure; Electronic structure; Circular Dichroism

Online: 6 July 2022 (08:55:56 CEST)

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Preprint TECHNICAL NOTE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0914.v1

Technological Upgrade of a Vicon RS-EDW Spreader: Development of a Microcontroller for Variable Rate Application

João Serrano, Alexandre Amaral, Shakib Shahidian, José Marques da Silva, Francisco J. Moral, and Carlos Escribano

Subject: Engineering, Bioengineering Keywords: technological update; compatibility; communication; microcontroller; VRT; precision agriculture

Online: 15 April 2024 (18:03:13 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0881.v1

An Overview on Wound Dressing Materials

Tânia Lagoa, Maria Cristina Queiroga, Luís Martins

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dermatology Keywords: skin; wounds; healing; wound dressings; biomaterials

Online: 11 July 2024 (09:54:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0341.v1

Visualising Daily PM10 Pollution Data in an Open-Cut Mining Valley of New South Wales, Australia—Part I: Identification of Spatial and Temporal Variation Patterns

Ningbo Jiang, Matthew L. Riley, Merched Azzi, Praveen Puppala, Hiep Nguyen Duc, Giovanni Di Virgilio

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Pollution Keywords: PM10 pollution; spatial-temporal variability mode; rotated principal component analysis (RPCA); wavelet analysis; open-cut mining; valley environment

Online: 6 March 2024 (12:06:16 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1486.v1

Matchmaking in Off-Grid Energy System Planning: A Novel Approach for Integrating Residential Electricity Demands and Productive Use of Electricity

Nikolas Schöne, Tim Ronan Britton, Edouard Delatte, Nicolas Saincy, Boris Heinz

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: Rural electrification; Productive use of electricity; Off-grid; Community energy; Energy system planning; Sustainable development; Key informant interviews; Energy system modeling; Statis-tical analysis; Co-creation.

Online: 25 March 2024 (13:33:14 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2328.v3

An Assessment of Agent-Based Modelling Tools for Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change

Tom Selje, Rayhan Islam, Boris Heinz

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: Community-based adaptation; climate change adaptation; agent-based modelling; simulations; tool assessment

Online: 16 September 2024 (09:35:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201612.0037.v1

Improving Hydro-Climatic Projections with Bias-Correction in Sahelian Niger Basin

Ganiyu Titilope Oyerinde, Fabien C.C. Hountondji, Agnide E. Lawin, Ayo J. Odofin, Abel Afouda, Bernd Diekkrueger

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: climate change; evapotranspiration; IHACRES model; rainfall; runoff; quantile mapping

Online: 7 December 2016 (11:14:14 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1470.v2

Enhancing Understanding Through Data Visualization: What Can Available Data Reveal About Access to Energy in Displacement Contexts on the African Continent?

Tim Ronan Britton, Philipp Baslik, Lena Anna Schmid, Boris Heinz

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: humanitarian settings; humanitarian energy; electricity; clean cooking; data assessmen

Online: 10 May 2024 (11:30:51 CEST)

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The extent of access to energy of displaced populations in settlements and camps in Africa is largely 14 unknown. A multitude of contextual factors, such as the location and the characteristics of housing, 15 the legal status, the socio-cultural background, and the availability of humanitarian and public ser- 16 vices impact the living conditions and the needed energy services. Limitations in accessing energy 17 services have direct, multilayered, and far-reaching implications, including impacts on health, nu- 18 trition, education, protection, and livelihood. The objective of this article is to contribute to a more 19 comprehensive overview of the current state of energy access in displacement contexts on the Afri- 20 can continent by identifying and utilizing existing data. After a screening of the vast and various 21 available information, setting up of a database, consolidating the gathered data as well as assessing 22 the quality through a quality assessment method, the currently available information is visualized 23 and discussed. Considerable differences in the access to electricity for displaced persons across the 24 countries are found. For both electricity and clean cooking, the availability for displaced persons 25 ranges from nearly no access at all up to an access rate of 100%. More strikingly, the results also 26 show that besides South Africa and countries in the Maghreb region, the access to both clean cook- 27 ing and electricity for displaced persons is very low. At the same time, the fragmented data availa- 28 bility, the poor data quality, and the questionable expediency of available data allows neither solid 29 theoretical conclusions nor planning of effective practical implementation measures. Novel inter- 30 disciplinary research, conceptual frameworks and indicators are needed for the purpose of compa- 31 rability and consistency. Future research has the potential to more comprehensively capture the 32 current state of access to energy in displacements contexts and in a next step to examine how energy 33 is interwoven in the lives of displaced people to derive a set of more detailed context-sensitive en- 34 ergy indicators. It is essential that the concerned persons, the displaced persons themselves are in- 35 cluded in the research in a meaningful way.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0671.v1

Proanthocyanidins and Flavan-3-ols in the Prevention and Treatment of Periodontitis - Immunomodulatory Effects, Animal and Clinical Studies

Izabela Nawrot-Hadzik, Adam Matkowski, Paweł Kubasiewicz-Ross, Jakub Hadzik

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: condensed tannins; proanthocyanidins; flavan-3-ols; periodontitis; gingivitis; gum disease; cranberry; Camellia sinensis; polyphenols; immunomodulatory

Online: 26 November 2020 (11:22:42 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0032.v1

Assessment of Rural Flood Risk and Factors Influencing Household Flood Risk Perception in the Haut-Bassins Region of Burkina Faso, West Africa

Madou Sougué, Bruno Merz, Amadé Nacanabo, Gnibga Issoufou Yangouliba, Ibrahima Pouye, Jean Mianikpo Sogbedji, François Zougmoré

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Geography Keywords: Burkina Faso; flood risk index; flood risk perception index; influence factors; indicator-based method; ordered logistic modelling

Online: 1 May 2024 (07:31:27 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0538.v1

Designing Effective Wolbachia Release Programs for Mosquito and Arbovirus Control

Perran Ross

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: Wolbachia, Aedes, population replacement, population suppression, incompatible insect technique

Online: 20 April 2021 (11:51:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0415.v1

Biblical Perspectives as a Guide to Research on Life’s Origin and History

Hugh Ross

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Hematology Keywords: spacetime theorems; naturalism; abiogenesis; panspermia; process structuralism; Cambrian explosion; amino acids; homochirality; hand of God dilemma

Online: 23 March 2023 (13:40:22 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1061.v1

Enhancing Reliability in Wind Turbine Power Curve Estimation

Pere Marti-Puig, José Ángel Hernández, Jordi Solé-Casals, Moisès Serra-Serra

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: Wind Power Curve Modeling; Artificial neural networks (ANN); Wind Turbine (WT); SCADA Data.; Industrial AI

Online: 19 February 2024 (12:24:46 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1540.v1

Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change: Core Issues and Implications for Practical Implementations

Tom Selje, Lena Anna Schmid, Boris Heinz

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: community-based adaptation; adaptation to climate change; semi-systematic literature review; approach; concept

Online: 21 August 2024 (11:42:32 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1360.v1

Urban Forestry in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges, Contributions, and Future Directions for Combating Climate Change and Restoring Forest Landscape

Sawaba ALE, Kossi ADJONOU, Kossi Novigno SEGLA, Kossi KOMI, Jean-Bosco Benewinde ZOUNGRANA, Coffi AHOLOU, Kouami Kokou

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Forestry Keywords: Urban forestry; green space; urban heat islands; forest landscape restoration; city planning

Online: 18 September 2024 (11:37:46 CEST)

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Since the 1960s, the countries of sub-Saharan Africa have been affected by an urban crisis due to the demographic explosion in cities and the resulting land pressures. These have resulted in the proliferation of spontaneous housing areas which question the future of urban vegetation and its degree of inclusion in city planning. To analyze the state of knowledge on the research already carried out on the development of urban landscape, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, a literature review on urban forestry covering the period 1998-2022 was carried out in order to better orient future research works for a greater consideration to urban forestry and their contributions in combating the adverse effects of climate change. Out of a set of 110 scientific papers selected, 50 were considered relevant because of their direct link with urban forestry. From the analysis of this papers, a classification of the articles according to 05 themes was carried out. These are: management of green spaces in urban areas, functions of trees in an urban environment, development of urban forestry, characterization of urban tree flora and financing of urban forestry. Thus, “function of trees in an urban environment and the characterization of urban tree flora” are the most addressed respectively at 42% and 28%. “Financing urban forestry” is practically not addressed (2%). The analysis of the 50 selected articles reveals a significant geographic concentration of urban forestry research. Countries like South Africa, Kenya, and Ghana are more represented in the literature, while vast regions in Central and Western Africa (e.g., Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and Niger) have minimal or no documented research on urban forestry. Future research should address these underrepresented themes, as they are crucial for the long-term sustainability of urban forestry projects. Particularly, research on financing mechanisms is essential to unlock sustainable funding sources for urban forestry, a critical barrier to its expansion.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0340.v1

Yield and Toxin Analysis of Leaf Protein Concentrate from Common North American Coniferous Trees

Maryam Mottaghi, Theresa K. Meyer, Ross John Tieman, David Denkenberger, Joshua M. Pearce

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: alternative food; resilient food; distributed production; edible plants; existential risk; food security; global catastrophic risk; leaf concentrate; leaf protein; non-target screening; resilience; sustainable food systems; toxins

Online: 19 January 2023 (01:57:51 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0079.v1

Biogeography and Genetic Diversity of Terrestrial Mites in the Ross Sea Region, Antarctica

Gemma E Collins, Monica R Young, Peter Convey, Steven L Chown, S Craig Cary, Byron J Adams, Diana H Wall, Ian D Hogg

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Speciation; Geographic isolation; Acari; Antarctic conservation; DNA barcoding

Online: 6 February 2023 (04:37:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201703.0141.v3

The Role of Respiration in Estimation of Net Carbon Cycle: Coupling Soil Carbon Dynamics and Canopy Turnover in a Novel Version of 3D-CMCC Forest Ecosystem Model

Sergio Marconi, Tommaso Chiti, Angelo Nole, Riccardo Valentini, Alessio Collalti

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Forest ecosystem; Fluxnet; Soil respiration; Net ecosystem Exchange; Phenology

Online: 15 June 2017 (15:45:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202003.0426.v1

Ion Acceleration in Multi-Fluid Plasma: Including Charge Separation induced Electric Field Effects in Supersonic Wave Layers

Ross Burrows

Subject: Physical Sciences, Fluids And Plasmas Physics Keywords: solitons; electrostatic solitary waves; pickup ions; perpendicular shock waves; multi-fluid plasma

Online: 29 March 2020 (06:53:25 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1807.v1

Concrete Decisions: How Psychological Distance Influences Willingness to Engage in Risky COVID Behavior

Ceridwen Williams, Paul Rauwolf, Matt Boulter, John A. Parkinson

Subject: Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences Keywords: Psychological distance; Construal level; Behavior Change; Covid-19

Online: 29 April 2024 (11:50:31 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1528.v1

Assessing Nitrogen Fertilization in Processing Pepper: Critical Nitrogen Curve, and Crop Yield Response

Jose Maria Vadillo, Carlos Campillo, Valme Gonzalez, Henar Prieto

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: horticulture; open field; vegetative development; fruit production

Online: 20 September 2024 (03:13:35 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.2146.v2

Bottlenecks in the Investigation of Retinal Sterol Homeostasis

Sriganesh Ramachandra Rao, Steven J. Fliesler

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: cholesterol; homeostasis; lipid; lipoprotein; retina; retinal degeneration; sterol

Online: 14 February 2024 (09:57:11 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0069.v1

Surface Melt on Ross Ice Shelf Interior during a Downsloping Wind Event

Chris Karmosky

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: Antarctica; surface melt; ross ice shelf; Föhn Winds; remote sensing

Online: 7 November 2019 (04:02:22 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0499.v1

Proanthocyanidins and Flavan-3-ols in the Prevention and Treatment of Periodontitis - Antibacterial Effects.

Izabela Nawrot-Hadzik, Adam Matkowski, Jakub Hadzik, Barbara Dobrowolska-Czopor, Cyprian Olchowy, Marzena Dominiak, Paweł Kubasiewicz-Ross

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: condensed tannins; proanthocyanidins; flavan-3-ols; periodontitis; gingivitis; gum disease; cranberry; Camellia sinensis; polyphenols

Online: 19 November 2020 (10:26:44 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201910.0213.v1

Quasi Cubic Trigonometric Curve and Surface

Guicang Zhang, Kai Wang

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computational Mathematics Keywords: Quasi Extended Chebyshev space; optimal normalized totally positive basis; high-order continuity; shape preserving; shape features

Online: 18 October 2019 (11:33:13 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201703.0021.v1

Impacts of Land Cover and Seasonal Variation on Maximum Air Temperature Estimation Using MODIS Imagery

Yulin Cai, Gang Chen, Yali Wang, Li Yang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: maximum surface air temperature; land surface temperature; statistical modeling; MODIS

Online: 3 March 2017 (08:38:19 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1425.v1

Effect of Biomass Burnings on Population Exposure and Health Impact at the End of 2019 Dry Season in Southeast Asia

Hiep Duc Nguyen, Bang Quoc Ho, Quan Hong Nguyen, Quang Xuan Ngo, Duong Anh Tran

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Southeast Asia; biomass burnings; dry season 2019; health impact; PM2.5 pollutants

Online: 17 July 2024 (11:36:28 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202102.0088.v1

The Effects of Anthropogenic Sound and Artificial Light Exposure on Microbiomes: Ecological and Public Health Implications

Jake M Robinson, Ross Cameron, Brenda Parker

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: Microbiome; sound exposure; noise pollution; microalgae; artificial light; bioacoustics; ecosystem health; light pollution; photo-sonic restoration hypothesis

Online: 2 February 2021 (13:12:10 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201801.0090.v1

Clustering and Curve Fitting by Line Segments

Hrishikesh D. Vinod, Fred Viole

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Econometrics And Statistics Keywords: clustering; curve fitting; nonparametric regression; smoothing data; polynomial approximation

Online: 10 January 2018 (09:48:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1762.v1

Exploring the Impact of Social Identity on the Bullying of Construction Industry Apprentices

Peter Greacen, Victoria Ross

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: apprentices; construction industry; group membership; mental health; social identification; suicide; workplace bullying

Online: 25 August 2023 (08:17:11 CEST)

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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1730.v1

Sustained Cognitive Improvement in Alzheimer’s Disease Patients Following a Precision Medicine Protocol: Case Series

Dale E. Bredesen, Mary Kay Ross, Stephen Ross

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Aging Keywords: mild cognitive impairment; treatment, donepezil; anti-amyloid therapy; personalized medicine

Online: 28 April 2024 (07:50:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1121.v1

Invasive Buttonweed Cotula coronopifolia (Asteraceae) Is Halotolerant and Has High Potential for Dispersal by Endozoochory

Raúl Sánchez-García, Andy J. Green, Lina Tomasson, Francisco Hortas, Maria A. Ortiz

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: endozoochory; dry-fruited seeds; dispersal syndromes; salinity; gut passage; non-indigenous species

Online: 17 May 2024 (08:01:24 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0619.v3

Predicting Wealth using Intelligent Quotient, Emotional Awareness, and Culture

Azad Kabir, Raeed Kabir

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Finance Keywords: Wealth curve; Intelligence quotient (IQ); Emotional Intelligence (EI); Emotional Awareness (EA)

Online: 23 April 2023 (06:05:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201804.0269.v1

Wind Turbine Power Curve Upgrades

Davide Astolfi, Francesco Castellani, Ludovico Terzi

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: wind energy; wind turbines; SCADA; retrofitting; performance evaluation

Online: 20 April 2018 (14:11:15 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0340.v1

Towards an Understanding of Control of Complex Rhythmical ‘Wavelike’ Coordination in Humans

Ross Howard Sanders, Daniel J. Levitin

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Neuroscience And Neurology Keywords: CPG; swimming; butterfly; freestyle; coordination; body wave; phase; rhythm; motor control; CNS

Online: 24 February 2020 (02:33:25 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1524.v1

Global Dynamics of Environmental Kuznets Curve: A Cross-Correlation Analysis of Income and CO2 Emissions

Dora Almeida, Luísa Carvalho, Paulo Ferreira, Andreia Dionísio, Inzamam Ul Haq

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: Environmental Kuznets curve; CO2 emissions; Economic growth; Cross-correlation analysis; Income levels; Sustainable development

Online: 19 July 2024 (06:35:19 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0723.v1

Barley Seed Germination and Seedling Growth Responses to PEG-Induced Drought Stress

Matthew Davidson-Willis, Guoqi Wen, Bahram Samanfar, Raja Khanal

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: barley; drought stress; seed germination

Online: 10 September 2024 (08:12:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202102.0320.v1

Educational Escape Rooms as an Active Learning Tool for Teaching Telecommunications Engineering

Robert Ross, Anthony de Souza-Daw

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: Telecommunications Education; Active Learning; Educational Escape Rooms; Modulation

Online: 16 February 2021 (13:17:35 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0263.v1

A Framework Using Applied Process Analysis Methods to Assess Water Security in the Vu Gia – Thu Bon River Basin, Vietnam

Nguyen Mai Dang, Le Ngoc Vien, Ahad Hasan Tanim, Alexandre S. Gagnon, Phong Thanh Nguyen, Duong Anh Tran

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: Water security framework; Climate change; Vu Gia - Thu Bon River basin

Online: 3 April 2024 (16:39:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1475.v1

Agronomic Traits of Seven Accessions of Cenchrus purpureus under Rainfed Conditions in the Tropic Region of Veracruz, México

Armando Arrieta-Gonzalez, Karla Lissette Silva-Martínez, Manuel Barrientos-Morales, Claudio Vite-Cristóbal, Araceli Rodríguez-Andrade, Antonio Hernández-Beltrán, Patricia Cervantes-Acosta, Belisario Dominguez Domínguez

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Mathematical models; Fodder; Yield; drought; Tropic

Online: 26 February 2024 (15:13:32 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0955.v5

Decaying Turbulence as a Fractal Curve

Alexander Migdal

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Analysis Keywords: Turbulence; Fractal; Anomalous dissipation; Fixed point; Velocity circulation; Loop Equations

Online: 6 July 2023 (10:17:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0867.v1

PlanteSaine: An Artificial Intelligent empowered mobile application for pests and disease management for maize, tomato, and onion farmers in Burkina Faso

Obed Appiah, Kwame Oppong Hackman, Belko Abdoul Aziz Diallo, Kehinde O. Ogunjobi, Son Diakalia, Ouedraogo Valentin, Damoue Abdoul-Karim, Gaston Dabire

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture; Pest and Disease Detection; Mobile Application for Farmers; Burkina Faso Agriculture; Real-time Plant Diagnosis; Sustainable Farming Practices

Online: 13 June 2024 (11:52:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201609.0082.v1

Analysis of Inflection and Singular Points on Parametric Curve with a Shape Factor

Zhi Liu, Chen Li, Jieqing Tan, Xiaoyan Chen

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computational Mathematics Keywords: shape factor; singular points; inflection points; local convexity; global convexity

Online: 23 September 2016 (08:04:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0043.v1

A Proposal to Change the Leap-Second Adjustments to UTC

Judah Levine

Subject: Physical Sciences, Atomic And Molecular Physics Keywords: Coordinated Universal Time; Leap seconds; UT1; UTC

Online: 3 June 2024 (08:01:18 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1375.v1

Research on the Characteristics of Scientific Research Cooperation in Carbon Neutrality Studies from the Perspective of Mode 3 of knowledge production

Yifang Tu, Liping Huo, Yanli Sun, Jia Li

Subject: Social Sciences, Sociology Keywords: Carbon Neutrality; Mode 3 of knowledge production; Scientific Research Cooperation; Bibliometrics

Online: 20 June 2024 (10:34:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0498.v1

Neighbourhood Environment Features and Active Commuting in Chennai, India

Deepti Adlakha, J. Aaron Hipp, James F. Sallis, Ross C. Brownson

Subject: Social Sciences, Transportation Keywords: India; active commuting; public transit; physical activity; built environment

Online: 30 June 2018 (14:55:26 CEST)

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Background: Few studies have assessed built environment correlates of active commuting in low-and-middle-income countries, but the different context could yield distinct findings. This cross-sectional study investigated associations between home neighbourhood environment characteristics and active commuting in Chennai, India. Methods: Adults (N = 370, 47.2% female, mean age = 37.9 years) were recruited from 155 wards in the metropolitan area of Chennai in southern India between January and June 2015. Participants self-reported their usual mode of commute to work, with responses recoded into three categories: (1) multi-modal or active commuting (walking and bicycling); (2) public transit; and (3) private transport. Environmental attributes around participants’ homes were assessed using the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale-India (NEWS-India). Associations between environmental characteristics and likelihood of active commuting and public transit use were modelled using logistic regression with private transport (driving alone or carpool) as the reference category, adjusting for age, gender, and household car ownership. Results: Consistent with other international studies, participants living in neighbourhoods with a mix of land-uses and a transit stop within a 10-minute walk from home were more likely to use active commuting (both p < 0.01). Land-use mix was significantly associated with the use of public transit compared to private transport (aOR = 5.2, p = 0.002). Contrary to findings in high-income countries, the odds of active commuting were reduced with improved safety from crime (aOR = 0.2, p = 0.003), aesthetics (aOR = 0.2, p = 0.05) and street connectivity (aOR = 0.2, p = 0.003). Conclusions: Different environmental attributes were associated with active commuting, suggesting that these relationships are complex and may distinctly differ from those in high-income countries. Unexpected inverse associations of perceived safety from crime and aesthetics with active commuting emphasize the need for high quality epidemiologic studies with greater context-specificity in the study of physical activity in LMICs. Findings have public health implications for India and suggest that caution should be taken when translating evidence across countries.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0144.v1

Statistical Study on Crash Frequency Model Using GNB Models of Freeway Sharp Horizontal Curve Based on Interactive Influence of 3 Explanatory Variables

Yanjie Zeng, Xiaofei Wang, Lineng Liu, Xinwei Li, Caifeng Jiang

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: freeway; crash prediction model (CPM); sharp horizontal curve segment (SHCS); interactive influence among three explanatory variables; generalized negative binomial (GNB)

Online: 15 August 2016 (09:47:37 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1251.v1

Improved Curve–Flattening for Flexible Space Robotics

Wenxin Li, Timothy Sands

Subject: Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Keywords: robotics; flexible; control; structural filter; space robotics

Online: 30 April 2023 (03:39:25 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202201.0435.v1

Flattening the Curve of Flexible Space Robotics

Timothy Sands

Subject: Engineering, Control And Systems Engineering Keywords: robotics; monitoring; repair; replace; infrastructure; space robotics; flexible; structural-controls interaction; trajectory shaping

Online: 28 January 2022 (12:12:26 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201704.0176.v1

Bézier Curve Modeling for Neutrosophic Data Problem

Ferhat Taş, Selçuk Topal

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematics Keywords: neutrosophic sets; neutrosophic logic; bézier curve

Online: 27 April 2017 (02:54:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0806.v1

The Impact of Forest Quality on Carbon Emission: A Study of China based on Environmental Kuznets Curve

Yuwen Zhang, Xiaolan Wu, Shengyuan Wang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Forest quality; Environmental Kuznets Curve; Symbiotic System; Emission Reduction Pathway

Online: 10 September 2024 (11:13:30 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202102.0449.v1

Multifunctional Hydrogel Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications

Emma Barrett-Catton, Murial L. Ross, Prashanth Asuri

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Materials Science And Technology Keywords: multifunctional; hydrogel nanocomposties; tissue engineering; drug delivery; wound healing; bioprinting; biowearable devices

Online: 22 February 2021 (08:48:20 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0497.v1

Evaluation of Mis-Selection of Boundary Vertebrae and Its Effect on Measuring Cobb Angle and Curve Length in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

José Hurtado-Avilés, Vicente J. León-Muñoz, Fernando Santonja-Medina, Paolo Raimondi, Francisco Martínez-Martínez

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Keywords: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Cobb angle; measurement errors; radiographic Assessment; spine curvature

Online: 7 June 2024 (15:16:27 CEST)

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The Cobb angle is critical in assessing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. This study aimed to evaluate the error in selecting the cranial and caudal limit vertebrae on AIS digital X-rays of experienced and novice observers and its correlation with the error in measuring the Cobb angle and determining the length of the scoliotic curves. Using the TraumaMeter v.873 software, eight raters (four experienced and four novices) independently evaluated 68 scoliotic curves on 42 AIS X-rays across three sessions one month apart according to Hopkins’ criteria of absolute reliability. Two spine specialist experts using the Cobb method established the gold standard measurements. The percentage of error in the selection of the cranial vertebrae (the most-tilted vertebra above the apex) is higher than in the caudal vertebrae (the most-tilted vertebrae below the apex) (44.7%, CI95% 41.05-48.3 compared to 35%, CI95% 29.7-40.4). The error in the choice of the most tilted vertebrae, in number of vertebrae per scoliotic curve, was MBE (mean bias error) =0.45, CI95% 0.38-0.52 in the cranial and MBE=0.35, CI% 0.69-0.91 in the caudal. The percentage of errors in the choice of boundary vertebrae is lower for the experienced than for the novices, both in cranial and caudal. The experienced chose at least one boundary vertebrae incorrectly in 52% of the meas-urements and the novices in 65.1%. The error in the Cobb angle did not depend on the number of boundary vertebrae chosen incorrectly (r=0.198, p=0.111). Of the 50% of Cobb angle measurements closest to the actual value, 55.4% (454) were obtained by incorrectly selecting at least one boundary vertebra. There was a positive correlation (r=0.673, p=0.000) between the error in selecting the boundary vertebrae and the error in determining the length of the scoliotic curves. The error in quantifying the length of scoliotic curves was MBE=0.43, CI95% 0.35-0.51 vertebrae per curve. We can conclude that errors in selecting boundary vertebrae are common among experienced and novice observers, with a greater frequency of error in the cranial vertebrae. There is no correlation between the error in selecting the boundary vertebrae and the error in measuring the Cobb angle. Contrary to the consensus, the accuracy of determining the length of the scoliotic curve is limited by the Cobb method’s reliance on the correct selection of boundary vertebrae. Inappropriate choice of boundary vertebrae leads to an estimated error in determining the length of the scoliotic curves of 0.805 vertebrae for each boundary vertebra chosen incorrectly.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201612.0002.v1

Change Point Estimation in Panel Data without Boundary Issue

Barbora Peštová, Michal Pešta

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Keywords: change point; estimation; consistency; panel data; short panels; boundary issue; structural change; bootstrap; non-life insurance; change in claim amounts

Online: 1 December 2016 (10:02:03 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1515.v1

Excited-State Dynamics Leading either to Triplet Formation or Coordinative Expansion following Photolysis of Cu(II)-5,10,15,20-meso-tetrakis(phenyl)porphyrin or Cu(II)-5,10,15,20-meso-tetrakis(N-methylpyridium-4-yl)porphyrin: A DFT, TD-DFT, Luminescence and Femtosecond Time-Resolved Absorbance Study

Ross McGarry, Lazaros Varvarezos, Mary T. Pryce, Conor Long

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Inorganic And Nuclear Chemistry Keywords: Porphyrin; Copper; Photophysics; DFT; TD-DFT; Luminescence; Transient Absorption; Femptosecond

Online: 24 July 2023 (10:30:49 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1412.v1

Adriatic Sea Fishery Product Safety, Prospective and Climate Change

Edmond Hala, Rigers Bakiu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: fishery product safety; climate change; fishery management; Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea

Online: 25 March 2024 (08:47:43 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0421.v1

Microbial Reprogramming: A Promising Approach for the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Ghizlane Bendriss, Ross MacDonald, Clare McVeigh

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Neuroscience And Neurology Keywords: OCd; obsessive-compulsive disorder; microbiota; gut; gut-brain axis; probiotics; fecal transplants; microbial reprogramming

Online: 6 June 2023 (08:53:21 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201607.0051.v1

Search for QPOs in the Light Curve of the Blazar OJ287: Preliminary Results from 2015/16 Observing Campaign

S. Zola, M. Valtonen, G. Bhatta, A. Goyal, B. Debski, A. Baran, J. Krzesinski, M. Siwak, S. Ciprini, A. Gopakumar, H. Jermak, K. Nilsson, D. Reichart, K. Matsumoto, K. Sadakane, K. Gazeas, M. Kidger, V. Piirola, F. Alicavus, K.S. Baliyan, A. Berdyugin, D. Boyd, M. Campas Torrent, F. Campos, J. Carrillo Gomez, D.B. Caton, V. Chavushyan, J. Dalessio, D. Dimitrov, M. Drozdz, A. Erdem, A. Escartin Perez, V. Fallah Ramazani, A.V. Filippenko, F. Garcia, F. Gomez Pinilla, M. Gopinathan, J.B. Haislip, J. Harmanen, G. Hurst, K.M. Ivarsen, M. Jelinek, A. Joshi, M. Kagitani, N. Kaur, N. Karaman, W.C. Keel, A.P. LaCluyze, B.C. Lee, E. Lindfors, J. Lozano De Haro, J.P. Moore, R. Naves Nogues, A.W. Neely, R.H. Nelson, W. Ogloza, S. Okano, J.C. Pandey, M. Perri, P. Pihajoki, G. Poyner, J. Provencal, T. Pursimo, A. Raj, R. Reinthal, S. Sadegi, T. Sakanoi, J.-L. Salto Gonzales, T. Schweyer, F.C. Soldan Alfaro, E. Sonbas, I. Steele, J.T. Stocke, J. Strobl, L.O. Takalo, T. Tomov, L. Tremosa Espasa, J.R. Valdes, J. Valero Perez, F. Verrecchia, J.R. Webb, M. Yoneda, M. Zejmo, W. Zheng, J. Telting, J. Saario, T. Reynolds, A. Kvammen, E. Gafton, R. Karjalainen, P. Blay

Subject: Physical Sciences, Astronomy And Astrophysics Keywords: galaxies: active; BL Lacertae objects: individual (OJ 287); super massive black holes

Online: 18 July 2016 (10:46:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201607.0006.v1

Governing Climate Change Risks: Subnational Climate Policies in Brazil

Fabiana Barbi, Leila Da Costa Ferreira

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: adaptation; Brazil; climate change policy; mitigation; risks

Online: 7 July 2016 (10:54:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0626.v1

The Legacy Effect of Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreaks on Chemical and Anatomical Defenses of Surviving Lodgepole Pine Trees

Gigi Baker, Shiyang Zhao, Jennifer G Klutsch, Guncha Ishangulyyeva, Nadir Erbilgin

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: carbohydrates; bark beetle outbreaks; lodgepole pine; terpene defenses; resin ducts

Online: 8 August 2024 (18:16:55 CEST)

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The recent mountain pine beetle outbreaks have caused widespread mortality among lodgepole pine trees in western North America, resulting in a reduced population of surviving trees. While previous studies have focused on the cascading impacts of these outbreaks on the physiology and growth of the surviving trees, there remains a need for a comprehensive study into the interactions among various physiological traits and the growth in post-outbreak stands. Specifically, the relationship between chemical (primarily terpenes) and anatomical (mainly resin ducts) defences, as well as the allocation of non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs) to support these defence modalities, is poorly understood. To address these gaps, we conducted a field survey of surviving lodgepole pine trees in post-mountain pine beetle outbreak stands in western Canada. Our retrospective analysis targeted to determine correlations between the post-outbreak concentrations of monoterpenes, diterpenes, and NSCs in the phloem, and the historical resin duct characteristics and growth traits before and after the outbreak. We detected strong correlations between post-outbreak concentrations of monoterpenes and historical resin duct characteristics, suggesting a possible link between these two defence modalities. Additionally, we found a positive relationship between NSCs and the total concentrations of monoterpenes and diterpenes, suggesting that NSCs likely influence the production of these terpenes in lodgepole pine. Furthermore, historical tree growth patterns showed strong positive correlations with many individual monoterpenes and diterpenes. Interestingly, while surviving trees had enhanced anatomical defences after the outbreak, their growth patterns did not vary before and after the outbreak conditions. The complexity of these relationships emphasizes the dynamics of post-outbreak stand dynamics and resource allocation in lodgepole pine forests, highlighting the need for further research. These findings contribute to a broader understanding of conifer defenses and their coordinated responses to forest insect outbreaks, with implications for forest management and conservation strategies.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0125.v1

Nature’s Role in Supporting Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Geospatial and Socioecological Study

Jake M. Robinson, Paul Brindley, Ross Cameron, Danielle MacCarthy, Anna Jorgensen

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: COVID-19; coronavirus; green space; planetary health; nature connectedness; public health; nature-based interventions

Online: 6 January 2021 (15:04:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1238.v1

The Museums of Geology and Paleontology as Geoeducational Learning Environments for Raising Climate Change Awareness

Christina Kondyli, Maria Psychogiou, Hara Drinia

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: climate change; museum education; AR in museums; geoheritage; geoconservation

Online: 18 April 2024 (14:03:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0571.v1

Tracing the EoL-Tyre Management Chain in Togo with Focus of Implementing a Tyre Recycling Plant

Mona-Maria Narra, Djangbadjoa Gbiete, Komi Agboka, Satyanarayana Narra, Michael Nelles

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Waste Management And Disposal Keywords: End-of-Life tyres; Recycling; Togo; tyres

Online: 6 September 2024 (16:06:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1184.v1

Navigate Change and Innovation: Strategically Integrating Emerging Technologies in Release Management

Bishnu Shankar Satapathy, Ashish Sharma, Madhusmita Dash, S. Ibotombi Singh, Siddhartha Sankar Satapathy, Joya Chakraborty

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Software Keywords: Release Management; Release Readiness Strategy; Process Management; Change Management; Industry 5.0; Software as Service

Online: 17 April 2024 (15:16:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0462.v1

Cisplatin Dependent Secretion of Immunomodulatory High Mobility Group Box 1 (HMGB1) Protein from Lung Cancer Cells

Kevin Gillespie, Ross Pirnie, Clementina Mesaros, Ian Blair

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Platinum drugs; acetylation; oxidation; immune response; mass spectrometry; chromatography

Online: 7 August 2023 (10:10:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0174.v1

Condition Assessment for Concrete Sewer Pipes Using Displacement Probes: A Robotic Design Case Study

Robert Ross, Alex Stumpf, Dean Barnett, Richard Hall

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: Field Robotics; Concrete Corrosion; Infrastructure Maintenance; Condition Assessment; Remote Sensing; Sewer Infrastructure

Online: 5 March 2021 (08:57:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0105.v1

Critical infrastructures in an Informal Settlement of Maputo City, Mozambique: The Special Importance of Sectors Interdependencies for Interventions Prioritization

Sílvia Cabrita, José Saldanha Matos, Filipa Ferreira

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: Informal Settlements; Interdependencies; Maputo city; Sanitation; Urban infrastructures

Online: 2 September 2024 (17:01:23 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.2015.v1

Antonio Mazzotti, Laura Langone, Simone Ottavio Zielli, Elena Artioli, Alberto Arceri, Lorenzo Brognara, Francesco Traina, Cesare Faldini

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Keywords: Subtalar arthrorisis; Pediatric; flatfoot; hallux valgus angle; Intermetatarsal angle

Online: 30 April 2024 (15:02:54 CEST)

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Introduction: Subtalar Arthroereisis (STA) is a surgical intervention for pediatric flexible flatfoot (PFF), primarily targeting hindfoot alignment by limiting excessive subtalar eversion. However, its effects on forefoot parameters remain underexplored. This study aims to investigate radiological changes following STA in pediatric patients. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on consecutive patients treated with STA for PFF. First ray-related angles, including Hallux Valgus Angle (HVA) and Inter-Metatarsal Angle (IMA), alongside hindfoot radiological parameters such as Meary, Calcaneal Pitch, and Costa Bartani angles, were assessed. Subgroup analysis by gender was performed, and correlations between demographic and pre-operative radiological parameters were examined. Results: Forty-one patients (81 feet) with a mean age of 11.6 years were included, with a mean follow-up duration of 6.4 months. No significant differences were observed in first ray-related an-gles pre- and post-operatively, with mean IMA changing from 7.97° to 7.18° and mean HV angles from 9.51° to 8.66°. Noteworthy improvements were seen in flat foot angles, including Meary, Calcaneal Pitch, and Costa Bartani angles, postoperatively. Age subgroup analysis revealed similar trends in IMA and HVA changes between Group A (operated before peak growth) and Group B (operated later). Higher preoperative angles tended to improve, while lower preoperative IMA and HVA tended to worsen postoperatively, all remaining within normal ranges. Conclusion: STA showed positive radiological outcomes for PFF treatment, while negligible changes in first ray-related angles were observed. Age subgroup analysis indicated similar trends regardless of operation timing. Higher preoperative angles tended to improve, while lower preoperative angles tended to worsen postoperatively, despite all falling within non-pathological ranges. Further re-search is warranted to confirm this correlation.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201708.0083.v1

Surface Profiling and Core Evaluation of Aluminum Honeycomb Sandwich Aircraft Panels Using Multi-Frequency Eddy Current Testing

Tyler Reyno, P. Ross Underhill, Thomas W. Krause, Catharine Marsden, Diane Wowk

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: eddy current; multi-frequency eddy current; surface profiling; surface damage; honeycomb paneling

Online: 25 August 2017 (04:13:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0018.v1

Soil Tillage Systems and Wheat Yield in Climate Change Scenarios

Pieranna Servadio, Simone Bergonzoli, Claudio Beni

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: soil tillage; tractors; soil water content; physical soil properties; GPS; energy requirement; CO2 emission

Online: 2 August 2016 (12:50:33 CEST)

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Flattening COVID-19 Curve in Egypt: An Epidemiological Modelling

Ali Hasab

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: COVID-19; Egypt; Epidemic SIR Model; Pandemic; Flattening the curve

Online: 14 May 2020 (15:12:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201805.0326.v1

Curve Path Detection in Autonomous Vehicle using Deep Learning

Balasriram Kodi, Manimozhi M

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: autonomous vehicles, lane detection, curve path detection, convolutional neural networks, deep learning

Online: 24 May 2018 (04:56:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201801.0061.v1

Curve Number Applications for Restoration the Zarqa River Basin

Maisa'a W. Shammout, Muhammad Shatanawi, Jim Nelson

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: water scarcity; watershed restoration; land use distribution; soil type; curve number; Zarqa River’s flow simulation; end-users

Online: 8 January 2018 (09:59:13 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0041.v1

Milk Other than Breast Milk and the Development of Asthma in Children 3 Years of Age. A Birth Cohort Study (2006-2011)

Asmaa Elheneidy, Manar Abdel-Rahman , Gabor Mihala, Lynda J. Ross, Tracy Comans

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: asthma; breastfeeding; milk other than breast milk

Online: 3 October 2018 (11:32:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1278.v1

Coaxial Fibres Incorporated with Phase Change Material for Thermoregulation Applications

Nathalia Hammes, Claver Pinheiro, Iran Rocha Segundo, Natália Cândido Homem, M. M. Silva, Helena P. Felgueiras, Graca M.B. Soares, Elisabete Freitas, Manuel F. M. Costa, Joaquim Alexandre O. Carneiro

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Materials Science And Technology Keywords: Phase Change Fibres; Core-Shell Fibres; Cellulose Acetate; Polyethylene Glycol 2000; Recycled Cellulose Acetate; Cooling Technologies; Wet Spinning

Online: 22 February 2024 (12:23:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0329.v1

How Big is My Carbon Footprint? Understanding Young People's Engagement with Climate Change Education

Helen Ross, Jennifer A. Rudd, R. Lyle Skains, Ruth Horry

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: carbon footprint; climate change education; pedagogy; engagement; Bourdieu; STEAM

Online: 14 December 2020 (12:36:56 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1532.v1

Identifying Habitat Productivity Thresholds to Assess the Effects of Drought on a Specialist Folivore

Ivan Kotzur, Ben D Moore, Chris Meakin, Maldwyn J Evans, Kara N Youngentob

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: NDVI; koala; herbivore; remote sensing; forest; Landsat; drought; habitat

Online: 21 June 2024 (16:56:28 CEST)

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Climate change has altered the frequency and severity of extreme weather, which can affect vegetation condition and habitat quality for wildlife. Declines in vegetation productivity during droughts and heatwaves can negatively impact animals that depend on vegetation for water and nutrition. The ability to detect such effects on habitat suitability can reveal refugia, which can be prioritised for protection to improve threatened species conservation. We used the normalised difference vegetation index (NDVI) to look at relationships between vegetation productivity and the presence of koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) in potential habitat throughout much of their range. Using a large, long-term koala presence dataset, we tested the hypothesis that locations where koalas had been observed would exhibit higher NDVI values than a random, representative sample from the same vegetation group (i.e. woodlands, open forests or tall open forests). We also identified the minimum NDVI threshold at which koalas occurred across time for each vegetation group and compared these to the minimum NDVI values observed across potential koala habitat before and during the millennium drought; one of the worst recorded in Australia. Additionally, we investigated whether vegetation above the minimum NDVI thresholds was significantly closer to perennial water than unsuitable vegetation. We found that koalas tend to occur at locations exhibiting higher NDVI than average for all vegetation groups. We also found that 49% of all vegetation groups maintained a minimum NDVI above the koalas’ NDVI threshold before drought, equating to 190,227 km2, which declined to 166,746 km2 during drought (a 12% reduction). We also found that unsuitable vegetation tended to occur farther from perennial water than suitable vegetation for some vegetation groups. Areas that remained above the NDVI thresholds during the drought should be considered potential refugia for populations during an event of similar magnitude and could indicate future core habitat extent.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1570.v1

Advances in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Climate Change Mitigation

Valentina Quintarelli, Mortadha Ben Hassine, Emanuele Radicetti, Silvia Rita Stazi, Alessandro Bratti, Enrica Allevato, Roberto Mancinelli, Aftab Jamal, Muhammad Ahsan, Morad Mirzaei, Daniele Borgatti

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Climate change; Land Management; Land use; Agricultural management; Nanoparticles; Crop physiology; Crop establishment; Biotic stress; Abiotic stress

Online: 24 June 2024 (12:32:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1315.v1

Climate Change Scenario in Bangladesh: Historical Data Analysis and Future Projection Based on CMIP6 Model

Md. Akik Tanjil Jihan, Samsunnahar Popy, Shafiul Kayes, Golam Rasul, Al Shafi Maowa, Md Mustafijur Rahman

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Bangladesh; Climate Change; Global climate models; Coupled Model Intercomparison Project

Online: 21 May 2024 (15:10:11 CEST)

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During the last decade, Bangladesh has been experienced a significant climatic anomalies which lead to an increase in magnitude and frequency of various climate relate extreme events. Climate scientists substantiate that global temperature and precipitation pattern is expected to change, which may result in consequential impact on agriculture, livelihood, and ecosystem. Bangladesh is therefore likely to face substantial challenges in the coming decades. In order to adequately understand this complex, dynamic phenomena, Analyzing historical Climate change scenarios as well as projecting its future trends is a great concern for researcher. This study aims to analyzes/ historical climatic data from (1901-2020), and predict future temperature and precipitation patterns in Bangladesh using CMIP6 data. Data used in this study (Observed data is from CRU TS 4.05 and future data is from CMIP6) have been acquired from WorldClim v2.1. Various methods including correlation, regression, standard deviation, correlation matrix, percentiles, cell statistics, and IDW interpolation were performed to analyze the trends, variability and spatial patterns of temperature and rainfall. This study revealed that Over the historical study period (1901-2020) Bangladesh has been experienced a significant warming trend with an average increase in temperature 2°C and with annual decline of the total precipitation 607.26 mm along with a shift towards drier conditions despite weak correlation with hotter years. Projected climate models represents that Bangladesh minimum temperature is expected to increase from 1°C to 4.4°C as well as maximum temperatures from 1°C to 4.1°C by 2100. Moreover, projected precipitation is expected to increase by 480.38 mm, with the biggest rises during monsoon months. Regional variations in temperature and precipitation are again expected, with the Southeast (SE) likely experiencing the most significant warming and the Northeast (NE) seeing the most substantial increase in precipitation.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0042.v1

Principles of Artificial Neural Networks and Machine Learning for Bioinformatics Applications

Konstantinos Krampis, Eric Ross, Olorunseun Ogunwobi, Grace Ma, Raja Mazumder, Claudia Wultsch

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; bioinformatics; cancer biology; neural networks; sym-metry; group theory; algorithms

Online: 1 June 2023 (07:12:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0539.v1

Potent Inhibitors Targeting Metallo-β-lactamases from the B1, B2 and B3 Subgroups: Promising Broad-spectrum Agents to Combat a Major Mechanism of Antibiotic Resistance

Julia L Kurz, Marcelo M Pedroso, Emmanuelle Richard, Ross P McGeary, Gerhard Schenk

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Medicinal Chemistry Keywords: Antibiotic resistance; metallo-β-lactamases; metal-dependent enzymes; broad-spectrum inhibitors; inhibition assays; enzyme kinetics

Online: 31 March 2023 (03:35:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1295.v1

Projected Changes in Dry and Wet Spells over West Africa Using Markov chain Approach

Jules Basse, Moctar Camara, Ibrahima Diba, Arona DIEDHIOU

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: West Africa; Markov chain process; climate change; dry spells; wet spells

Online: 21 May 2024 (14:48:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0767.v1

Isometric Force-Time Curve Assessment: Accuracy, Precision and Repeatability of a Mobile Application and Portable and Lightweight Device—The DINABANG^®

Dario Santos, Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez, Leonardo Alexandre Peyré-Tartaruga, Franco Simini, Rodrigo Zacca

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Keywords: exercise; health; physical fitness; rehabilitation; physical therapy; strength assessment; exercise physiology; sports biomechanics; digital technology

Online: 12 August 2024 (09:58:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0773.v1

A New Definition of Dual Spline Curves for Curve Modeling and Geometry Defeaturing

Baotao Chi, Shengmin Bai, Qianjian Guo, Yaoming Zhang, Wei Yuan, Can Li

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Geometry And Topology Keywords: Dual spline curves; Adaptive curve refinement; Curve modeling; Geometry defeaturing

Online: 12 July 2023 (05:50:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202112.0487.v1

Modelling Buildings in CityGML LOD1: Building Parts, Terrain Intersection Curve and Address Features

Evgeny Shirinyan, Dessislava Petrova-Antonova

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: 3D City Model; CityGML 2.0; Spatial Data Integration

Online: 30 December 2021 (12:51:35 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1864.v1

Mediterranean Diet in the Era of Climate Change: A Reference Diet for Human and Planetary Health

Chrysi C. Koliaki, Nicholas L. Katsilambros, Charilaos Dimosthenopoulos

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dietetics And Nutrition Keywords: Mediterranean diet; plant-based dietary patterns; climate change; sustainability; sustainable food systems; environment; greenhouse gas emissions

Online: 24 July 2024 (16:49:33 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0466.v1

R-Curve Behavior of Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (POSS)–Epoxy Nanocomposites

Kunal Mishra, Raman Singh

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Polymers And Plastics Keywords: Polymer matrix composites; POSS; Fracture mechanics; J-integral; Stress intensity factor; Scanning electron microscopy

Online: 31 October 2022 (06:19:34 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1417.v1

Assessment of Hydrometeorological Impacts of Climate Change on Water Bodies in Northern Kazakhstan

Baurzhan Yessenzholov, Abilzhan Khussainov, Anuarbek Kakabayev, Ivan Plachinta, Zulfiya Bayazitova, Gulmira Kyzdarbekova, Makhabbat Ramazanova

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Ecology Keywords: water resources; lakes; reservoirs; climate change; Kazakhstan.

Online: 20 June 2024 (13:19:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2434.v1

Navigating Change and Driving Innovation: Leveraging Big Data for Enhanced User Behavior Analysis and Strategic Decision-Making

Daniel Spadacini

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: User Behavior Analysis; Big Data; Machine Learning; Natural Language Processing; Livestreaming E-Commerce; Text-Mining; Targeted Marketing; Strategic Decision-Making; Ethical AI; Sentiment Analysis

Online: 30 July 2024 (09:10:08 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0011.v1

Assessing the Economic Implications of Climate Change Mitigation Policies on Local Business Ecosystems

Areej Alqarni

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: Climate Change Policies – Business Impact – Sustainable Practices – Sector-Specific Effects – Adaptation Strategies ;

Online: 1 April 2024 (10:09:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1509.v1

Evolution and Analysis of Water Yield under the Change of Land Use and Climate Change based on the PLUS-InVEST Model: A Case Study of the Yellow River Basin in Henan Province

Xiaoyu Ma, Shasha Liu, Lin Guo, Junzheng Zhang, Chen Feng, Mengyuan Feng, Yilun Li

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: PLUS model; InVEST model; water yield; land use/land cover; geodetector

Online: 18 July 2024 (23:47:58 CEST)

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Understanding the interrelationships between land use, climate change, and regional water yield is critical for effective water resource management and ecosystem protection. However, comprehensive insights into how water yield evolves under different land use scenarios and climate change remain elusive. This study employs the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade-offs (InVEST) models, Patch-generating Land Use Simulation (PLUS) model, and Geodetector within a unified framework to evaluate the dynamics of land use, water yield, and their relationships with various factors (meteorological, social, economic, etc.). To forecast the Land Use/Cover Change (LUCC) pattern of the Yellow River Basin by 2030, three scenarios were considered: economic development priority (Scenario1), ecological development priority(Scenario2), and cropland development priority(Scenario3). Climate change scenarios were constructed using CMIP6 data, representing low stress (SSP119), medium stress (SSP245), and high stress (SSP585) conditions. The results show the following: (1) From 2000 to 2020, cropland was predominant in the Yellow River Basin, Henan Province, with significant land conversion to impervious land (construction land) and forest land; (2) Water yield changes during this period were primarily influenced by meteorological factors, with land use changes having negligible impact; (3) By 2030, the water yield of Scenario1 is highest among different land use scenarios, marginally surpassing ecological development priority by 0.5%; (4) Climate scenarios reveal significant disparities, with SSP126 yielding 67% higher water production than SSP245, driven predominantly by precipitation; (5) Geodetector analysis identifies precipitation as the most influential single factor, with significant interactions among meteorological and socio-economic factors. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and researchers in formulating land use and water resource management strategies.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1573.v1

Climate Change Impacts on Viticulture in Italy: Insights from Historical and Future Scenarios Across Administrative Areas, Latitudes, and Elevations

Vittorio Alba, Alessandra Russi, Angelo Raffaele Caputo, Giovanni Gentilesco

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Other Keywords: Bioclimatic Characterization; Viticulture Suitability Assessment; Latitude and elevation; Future Scenarios.

Online: 24 June 2024 (12:27:12 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1155.v1

Belgrade’s Sustainable Transition: Reflections by Urban Planners on Change in Planning Urban Green Space

Sladana Milovanovic, Ivan Cvitković, Katarina Stojanović, Ante Klečina

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: urban green space; urban planner; urban governance; sustainable transition; Belgrade

Online: 15 July 2024 (12:09:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0613.v1

Measurement of Continuous Cooling Transformation Curve and High Temperature Mechanical Properties for 12Mn Steel

Sheng tao Qiu, Jun Wei

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: 12Mn steel; round billet; thermal mechanical simulation; CCT curve; diatometer method; JmatPro; tensile strength; the reduction of area; stress-strain curve; Thermal-cal software

Online: 25 March 2021 (11:44:06 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202112.0218.v1

Characterising Penetrometer Tip Contact during Concrete Condition Assessment

Richard Hall, Alex Stumpf, Avinash Baji, Robert Ross, Dean Barnett

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: concrete; remote sensing; remaining life assessment; condition assessment

Online: 13 December 2021 (17:45:55 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1080.v1

Energy, Exergetic and Thermoeconomic Analyses of Hydrogen-Fueled 1-kW Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

Yungpil Yoo, Sang-Yup Lee, Seok-Ho Seo, Si-Doek Oh, Ho-Young Kwak

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: Entropy generation rate; Gouy-Stodolar theorem; Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC); Lost cost flow rate

Online: 16 May 2024 (10:44:09 CEST)

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