Voltage-sensing phosphatases (VSPs) provide a conserved framework for dissecting the mechanics of voltage sensing and for engineering genetically encoded voltage indicators (GEVIs). To evaluate how natural sequence diversity shapes function, we compa...
Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) has emerged as a transformational technology for seismic data acquisition. However, noise remains a major impediment, necessitating advanced denoising techniques. This study pioneers the application of diffusion mod...
The initial quantification of data quality is an important step in seismic data acquisition design, including the choice of sensing strategy. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) often drives the choice of distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) parameters in...
Vehicle emissions intensity at a given travel speed is well known among the public since travel speed is the key parameter in both the traffic model and the emission model. Yet, several problems still remain in traditional approaches of measuring the...
A new first break picking for three-component (3C) vertical seismic profiling (VSP) data is proposed to improve the estimation accuracy of first arrivals, which adopts gesture detection calibration and polarization analysis based on the eigenvalue of...
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive subtype of breast cancer, shows higher metastases and relapse rates than other subtypes. The metastasis of TNBC is the main reason for the death of TNBC patients. Increasing evidence has shown that...
During the Development Phase of the U.S. Southwest Regional Partnership on Carbon Sequestration, supercritical CO2 was continuously injected into the deep oil-bearing Morrow B formation of the Farnsworth Unit in Texas for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)....
The objective of this work is to utilize integrated geomechanics, field vertical seismic profile (VSP) and microseismic data to characterize the complex subsurface stress conditions at the Farnsworth Unit (FWU). The model is based on a five-spot sect...
Seismic methods are extensively used in coal mining for expanding resource discoveries and definition as well as for mine monitoring. However, the use of borehole seismic methods is relatively uncommon due to the high cost of borehole seismic acquisi...
(1) Background: The application of computer-aided planning in the surgical treatment of post-traumatic forearm deformities has been increasingly widening the range of techniques over the last two decades. We present the “flipping-wedge osteotom...
In this paper, we present a detailed analysis of walkaway vertical seismic profiling (VSP) data, which can be used to obtain Thomsen parameters using P-wave-only inversion. Data acquisition took place in difficult field conditions, which influenced t...
The unconsolidated near surface and large, daily temperature variations in the desert environment degrade the vertical seismic profiling (VSP) data, posing the need for rigorous quality control. Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) VSP data are often b...
In line with globally shared environmental sustainability goals, the shift towards citizen-friendly mobility is changing the way people move through cities and road user behaviour. Building a sustainable road transport requires design knowledge to de...
The evolution of fiber optic technology in the past few decades has led to significant advancements in various fields, including high-speed and long-distance communication, big data transport, optical imaging, and sensing. However, relatively few stu...
Background/Objectives: Isolated cleft lips and/or palates often require orthognathic treatment. Traditional planning based on 2D images and plaster models limits precision; therefore, virtual surgical planning (VSP) and Computer-Aided Design and Comp...
In this paper, we present a detailed analysis of the possibility of using unsupervised machine learning techniques for reservoir interpretation based on the parameters obtained from geophysical measurements that are related to the elastic properties...
On-road exhaust emissions from light-duty vehicles are greatly influenced by driving conditions. In this study, two light-duty passenger cars (LDPCs) and three light-duty diesel trucks (LDDTs) were tested to investigate the on-road emission factors (...
A 3D vertical seismic profiling (VSP) survey was acquired using a distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) system in the Permian Basin, West Texas. In total, 682 shot points from a pair of vibroseis units were recorded using optical fibers installed in a 9...
Effective vertical seismic profiling (VSP) of upgoing and downgoing wave separation is essential for high-quality imaging. However, VSP wavefield separation is particularly challenging under complex geological conditions. Existing solutions encompass...
Exploration for hydrocarbon reservoirs is currently focused on increasingly difficult targets and geological structures, thus stimulating a growing requirement for new measurement methods and techniques that can provide more detailed information abou...
Introduction: Hemivertebrae are a common defect of vertebral formation, potentially resulting in debilitating congenital scoliosis and necessitating highly traumatic surgery. Virtual surgical planning (VSP) and 3D-printed patient-specific implants (P...
Aimed at the large disturbance of a power system caused by frequent new energy clusters going off-grid, we propose a cooperative optimization strategy of variable-speed and constant-speed pumped-storage units to address power oscillation due to signi...
Separation of downgoing and upgoing P-waves and S-waves in an offset 2D/3D vertical seismic profile (VSP) record is a basic step in VSP data processing. Radon transform and median filtering methods are commonly used to separate wavefields. However, w...
The Electric Vehicle Scheduling Problem (E-VSP) addresses the challenge of efficiently assigning predetermined trips to an electric vehicle fleet while accounting for charging infrastructure and battery range constraints. Despite numerous optimisatio...
In order to surmount the characteristics of high steel consumption and cost in prefabricated buildings, as a novel structural component, reinforced concrete vierendeel sandwich plates (RC-VSP) could be effectively employed. However, RC-VSP is restric...
The application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in viticulture is becoming increasingly popular. To the best of our knowledge, there are no studies comparing the effects of UAV spraying to manual spraying in high-slope vineyards. The goal of this...
The control system’s point is to bring the pumping curve close to the set-point curve. That concept is essential for proper design of a pumping station. An adequate design is focused not only on selecting the total number of pumps and the type of con...
Accurate quantification of the spatial variation of canopy size is crucial for vineyard management in the context of Precision Viticulture. Biophysical parameters associated with canopy size, such as Leaf Area Index (LAI), can be estimated from Veget...
(1) Background: The adoption of Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) and 3D technologies is rapidly growing within the field of orthopedic surgery, opening the door to highly innovative and individually tailored surgical techniques. We present an innovati...
Vertical seismic profiling (VSP) with distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) is an increasingly popular evolving technique for reservoir monitoring. DAS technology enables permanent fibre installations in wells and simultaneous seismic data recording alo...
Complex deformities of lower limbs are frequent in children with genetic or metabolic skeletal disorders. Early correction is frequently required, but it is technically difficult and burdened by complications and recurrence. Herein, we described the...
Based on the demand of vehicle emission research and control, this paper presents the development of a portable vehicle measurement system (PEMS) based on SEMTECH-DS and ELPI+, the vehicle emission tests carried out on actual roads, and the data obta...
Defining stream channels in a watershed is important for assessing freshwater habitat availability, complexity, and quality. However, mapping channels of small tributary streams becomes challenging due to frequent channel change and dense vegetation...
Background: Mandibular reconstruction has evolved significantly since its inception in the early 1900s. Currently, the fibula free flap (FFF) is considered the gold standard for mandibular and maxillary reconstructions, particularly for extensive def...
Previous studies performed in Abu Dhabi oilfields, United Arab Emirates, revealed the direct link of seismic wave attenuation to petrophysical properties of rocks. However, all those studies were based on zero offset VSP data, which limits the attenu...
Understanding the sensitivity of vehicle energy consumption to average speed variations is critical for accurately assessing the environmental impacts of urban transportation systems. While the energy consumption patterns of conventional vehicles (CV...
The geometric alignment of highways directly affects the fuel consumption of motor vehicles. To analyze the impact of the road gradient on fuel consumption, actual road tests were conducted in plateau and mountainous areas. Geographic Information Sys...
This study is the first of a two-part paper. The overall study presents a new methodology to improve the accuracy of hybrid vehicles’ energy-consumption model over conventional transportation modeling methods. The first paper attempts to improv...
This study aimed at investigating a local radial basis function collocation method (LRBFCM) in the reproducing kernel Hilbert space. This method was, in fact, a meshless one which applied the local sub-clusters of domain nodes for the approximation o...
Concrete is one of the most important, versatile, and widely used building materials worldwide. Thus, an optimized delivery schedule of ready-mixed concrete (RMC) is a critical issue that can reduce CO2 emission from RMC delivery vehicles. RMC is the...
Enteritis is a common and recurrent disease in shrimp aquaculture, causing significant economic losses and management challenges. However, its specific causative pathogen remains unclear. Here, a pathogen strain, Vibrio parahaemolyticus VSP1, was dir...
China implemented the China VI emission standard in 2020. The China VI emission standard has added requirements for the RDE (real-world driving emission) test. To evaluate vehicle CO2 emission for different vehicles, 10 conventional gasoline vehicles...
Urban vehicular emissions, a major contributor to environmental degradation, demand accurate methodologies that reflect real-world driving conditions. This study presents a telemetric data-driven framework for assessing emissions of Carbon Monoxide (...
The European Union’s path towards zero carbon dioxide emissions for new passenger vehicles necessitates a transitional period in which conventional vehicles coexist with zero-emission alternatives. This shift requires targeted strategies from e...
The aim of this study was to describe the diagnosis and treatment of grade IV lateral patellar luxation (LPL) in two adult large breed dogs with complex femoral deformities using patient-specific three-dimensionally (3D) printed osteotomy guides and...
Research on morphing aircraft that can change geometry to achieve the desired performance and stability under different flight conditions has been ongoing for many years. This study provides a conceptual-level, preliminary analysis of the impact of s...
Background/Objectives: Orthognathic surgery has evolved with digital advancements, improving precision and predictability. Traditional free-hand techniques rely on surgeon expertise, often leading to variable outcomes. Fully guided approaches integra...
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The efficiency and emission levels of taxi operations are influenced by taxi drivers’ empirical judgments of hotspot travel areas. In this study, we exploited vehicle specific power (VSP) approaches and taxi trajectory data in a 1000 × 10...
Commuting carbon emissions are an essential component of urban carbon emissions, and determining how to reduce them is an area of great debate among researchers. The current research lacks a tool and instrument that can extensively account for reside...
Virtual surgical planning (VSP) and patient-specific implants are currently increasing for immediate jaw reconstruction after ablative oncologic surgery. This technique contributes to more accurate and efficient preoperative planning and shorter oper...
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