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27 pages, 5409 KB  
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Frequency-Domain Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Modeling and Parameter Inversion of Wave-Induced Seabed Response
by Weiyun Chen, Hairong Tao, Lei Wang and Shaofen Fan
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2026, 14(8), 690; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse14080690 (registering DOI) - 8 Apr 2026
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Modeling the dynamic response of saturated marine soils is crucial yet computationally challenging for traditional methods. Meanwhile, purely data-driven models suffer from sparse data and lack of physical interpretability. To overcome these limitations, this study proposes an intelligent engineering framework based on a [...] Read more.
Modeling the dynamic response of saturated marine soils is crucial yet computationally challenging for traditional methods. Meanwhile, purely data-driven models suffer from sparse data and lack of physical interpretability. To overcome these limitations, this study proposes an intelligent engineering framework based on a frequency-domain physics-informed neural network (FD-PINN) for the forward simulation and inverse parameter identification of saturated seabed soils. Constrained directly by physical laws during the learning process, FD-PINN remains highly reliable even when training data is sparse. By formulating the governing equations in the frequency domain, it directly predicts complex-valued displacement and pore-pressure phasors. Multiscale Fourier feature mappings mitigate spectral bias and capture boundary layers and high-frequency effects. For inverse problems, a phase-sensitive lock-in extraction strategy transforms time-domain measurements into robust frequency-domain targets, enabling the accurate and noise-tolerant identification of poroelastic parameters with clear physical meaning (nondimensional storage parameter S and permeability parameter Γ). Numerical experiments show that FD-PINN substantially outperforms conventional time-domain PINN, achieving relative L2 errors of 102103 for single- and multi-frequency excitations typical of wave-induced loadings. In particular, Γ is consistently recovered with sub-percent relative error, while S can be reliably identified with multi-frequency data. The framework offers a data-efficient, noise-robust approach for high-fidelity modeling and robust parameter inversion, which is particularly valuable in offshore environments where high-quality data is scarce. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Marine Geomechanics and Geotechnics)
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SOC and SOH Joint Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries Under Dynamic Current Rates Based on Machine Learning
by Mingyu Zhang, Xiaoqiang Dai, Qingjun Zeng, Ye Tian and Xiaohui Xu
Symmetry 2026, 18(4), 623; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym18040623 (registering DOI) - 8 Apr 2026
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It is critical to accurately estimate the state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) of lithium-ion batteries to ensure the safety and reliability of marine power systems, where the inherent symmetry of lithium-ion battery charge–discharge dynamics is often disrupted. However, the [...] Read more.
It is critical to accurately estimate the state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) of lithium-ion batteries to ensure the safety and reliability of marine power systems, where the inherent symmetry of lithium-ion battery charge–discharge dynamics is often disrupted. However, the accuracy of conventional methods significantly deteriorates under dynamic current rates induced by fluctuating electrical loads, leading to unreliable SOC and SOH estimates. This article proposes a novel SOC and SOH joint estimation method based on a long short-term memory network with a rate awareness attention mechanism (RAAM-LSTM) and support vector regression optimized by greylag goose algorithm (GGO-SVR). RAAM-LSTM improves SOC estimation accuracy by adaptively weighting enhanced rate-related features. For SOH estimation, the GGO-SVR model incorporates the SOC as a coupling feature and applies physical constraints to ensure consistency with irreversible battery degradation. The comparative experimental results show that the error of the SOC is less than 1.6%, and that of the SOH is less than 0.5%, which are much smaller compared with those of conventional methods. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Computer)
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Research on Traction Characteristics of Wheeled Vehicles Based on High-Velocity Off-Road Conditions
by Weiwei Lv, Ke Chen, Yuhan Liu, Ligetu Bi and Mingming Dong
Vehicles 2026, 8(4), 84; https://doi.org/10.3390/vehicles8040084 (registering DOI) - 8 Apr 2026
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Classical soil mechanics models are inadequate for predicting the traction of wheeled vehicles under high-velocity off-road conditions due to the complex dynamic soil response. To address this, this study proposes a velocity-segmented dynamic compression-shear model for aeolian sandy soil, enhancing classical theories with [...] Read more.
Classical soil mechanics models are inadequate for predicting the traction of wheeled vehicles under high-velocity off-road conditions due to the complex dynamic soil response. To address this, this study proposes a velocity-segmented dynamic compression-shear model for aeolian sandy soil, enhancing classical theories with velocity-dependent corrections for the 0–10 m/s range. A theoretical patterned wheel–soil interaction model is developed, incorporating lug effects via an equivalent radius. Furthermore, a comprehensive vehicle traction model is established by integrating the soil model with a dynamic equilibrium iteration method that couples suspension dynamics, pitch attitude, and axle load distribution. Validation results demonstrate that the single-wheel traction theoretical model achieves an error of less than 18%, while the full vehicle traction model reaches a 73% prediction accuracy for drawbar pull and sinkage, as verified through soil bin tests and full-vehicle experiments. This research provides theoretical framework for the real-time and accurate prediction of wheeled-vehicle traction performance on unprepared terrain, offering significant improvements for high-velocity off-road mobility analysis. Full article
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Digital Twin Framework for Struvctural Health Monitoring of Transmission Towers: Integrating BIM, IoT and FEM for Wind–Flood Multi-Hazard Simulation
by Xiaoqing Qi, Huaichao Wang, Xiaoyu Xiong, Anqi Zhou, Qing Sun and Qiang Zhang
Appl. Sci. 2026, 16(8), 3620; https://doi.org/10.3390/app16083620 (registering DOI) - 8 Apr 2026
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Transmission towers, as critical infrastructure in power systems, are frequently threatened by multiple hazards such as strong winds and flood scour. Traditional structural health monitoring methods face limitations in data feedback timeliness and mechanical interpretation, making real-time condition awareness and early warning under [...] Read more.
Transmission towers, as critical infrastructure in power systems, are frequently threatened by multiple hazards such as strong winds and flood scour. Traditional structural health monitoring methods face limitations in data feedback timeliness and mechanical interpretation, making real-time condition awareness and early warning under disaster scenarios challenging. To address these issues, this paper proposes a digital twin framework for transmission tower structures, integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT) technology, and the Finite Element Method (FEM) for structural health monitoring and visual warning under wind loads and flood scour effects. The framework achieves cross-platform collaboration through the FEM Open Application Programming Interface (OAPI) and Python scripts. In the physical domain, fluctuating wind loads are simulated based on the Davenport spectrum, flood scour depth is modeled using the HEC-18 formulation, and foundation constraint degradation is represented through nonlinear spring stiffness reduction. In the FEM domain, dynamic time-history analyses are conducted to obtain structural responses. In the BIM domain, a three-level warning mechanism based on stress change rate (ΔR) is established to achieve intuitive rendering and dynamic feedback of structural damage. A 44.4 m high latticed angle steel tower is employed as the case study for validation. Results demonstrate that the simulated wind spectrum closely matches the theoretical target spectrum, confirming the validity of the load input. A critical scour evolution threshold of 40% is identified, beyond which the first two natural frequencies exhibit nonlinear decay with a maximum reduction of 80.9%. Non-uniform scour induces significant load transfer, with axial forces at leeside nodes increasing from 27 kN to 54 kN. During the 0–60 s wind loading process, BIM visualization accurately captures the full stress evolution from the tower base to the upper structure, showing excellent agreement with FEM results. The proposed framework establishes a closed-loop interaction mechanism of “physical sensing–digital simulation–visual warning”, effectively enhancing the timeliness and interpretability of structural health monitoring for transmission towers under multiple hazards, providing an innovative approach for intelligent disaster prevention in power infrastructure. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
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Effects of Overburden Lithology on Roof-Caving Behavior and Stress Concentration Shell Evolution in Longwall Mining
by Lili Xie, Zhibiao Guo, Jinglin You, Yuanxin Zhao and Junao Zhu
Appl. Sci. 2026, 16(8), 3621; https://doi.org/10.3390/app16083621 (registering DOI) - 8 Apr 2026
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This study integrates physical similarity experiments with numerical simulations to examine how overburden lithology influences roof caving behavior and stress field evolution at a longwall mining face. The results demonstrate that overburden strength significantly governs the timing, extent, and periodicity of roof caving, [...] Read more.
This study integrates physical similarity experiments with numerical simulations to examine how overburden lithology influences roof caving behavior and stress field evolution at a longwall mining face. The results demonstrate that overburden strength significantly governs the timing, extent, and periodicity of roof caving, while also strongly affecting the evolution of mining-induced stress. As lithological strength increases, both damage and displacement within the overburden strata decrease. High-strength roofs exhibit larger caving step distances and longer stress accumulation periods. In contrast, low-strength roofs enter the plastic deformation stage earlier, leading to shorter caving step distances, more frequent caving events, and a wider caving range. During coal seam extraction, roof deformation is accompanied by stress concentration and release, which are processes that are closely associated with dynamic disasters. Due to their higher elastic modulus and compressive strength, high-strength rock strata can accumulate greater elastic strain energy prior to failure. Once instability occurs, the rapid release of stored energy leads to intense stress redistribution and dynamic loading. As lithological strength increases, the stress concentration shell evolves from an arch-shaped structure to a flatter configuration. This transition results in higher internal stress levels and stronger stress concentration, thereby increasing the risk of dynamic disasters such as impact instability. Therefore, maintaining the stability of the stress concentration shell and preventing its migration into deeper strata are essential for ensuring surrounding rock stability and safe mining operations. Full article
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DARNet: Dual-Head Attention Residual Network for Multi-Step Short-Term Load Forecasting
by Jianyu Ren, Yun Zhao, Yiming Zhang, Haolin Wang, Hao Yang, Yuxin Lu and Ziwen Cai
Electronics 2026, 15(8), 1548; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics15081548 (registering DOI) - 8 Apr 2026
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Short-term load forecasting plays a pivotal role in modern power system operations yet it remains challenging due to the complex spatiotemporal dependencies in load data. This paper proposes a dual-head attention residual network (DARNet) that significantly advances STLF through three key innovations: (1) [...] Read more.
Short-term load forecasting plays a pivotal role in modern power system operations yet it remains challenging due to the complex spatiotemporal dependencies in load data. This paper proposes a dual-head attention residual network (DARNet) that significantly advances STLF through three key innovations: (1) a hybrid encoder combining 1D-CNN and GRU architectures to simultaneously capture the local load patterns and long-term temporal dependencies, achieving a 28% better locality awareness than that of conventional approaches; (2) a novel dual-head attention mechanism that dynamically models both the inter-temporal relationships and cross-variable dependencies, reducing the feature engineering requirements; and (3) an autocorrelation-adjusted recursive forecasting framework that cuts the multi-step prediction error accumulation by 33% compared to that with standard seq2seq models. Extensive experiments on real-world datasets from three Chinese cities demonstrate DARNet’s superior performance, outperforming six state-of-the-art benchmarks by 21–35% across all of the evaluation metrics (MAPE, SMAPE, MAE, and RRSE) while maintaining robust generalization across different geographical regions and prediction horizons. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
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Low-Carbon Economic Optimization and Collaborative Management of Virtual Power Plants Based on a Stackelberg Game
by Bing Yang and Dongguo Zhou
Energies 2026, 19(8), 1821; https://doi.org/10.3390/en19081821 (registering DOI) - 8 Apr 2026
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To address the challenges of low-carbon economic optimization and collaborative management for multiple Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), this paper proposes a low-carbon economic optimization and collaborative management method based on a Stackelberg game framework. Firstly, a Stackelberg game model is constructed with the [...] Read more.
To address the challenges of low-carbon economic optimization and collaborative management for multiple Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), this paper proposes a low-carbon economic optimization and collaborative management method based on a Stackelberg game framework. Firstly, a Stackelberg game model is constructed with the Distribution System Operator (DSO) as the leader and multiple VPPs as followers. The leader (DSO) guides the followers’ behavior through dynamic pricing strategies to maximize its own utility. Meanwhile, the followers (VPPs) develop energy management strategies to minimize their individual costs, taking into account factors such as energy transaction costs, fuel costs, carbon trading costs, operation and maintenance (O&M) costs, compensation costs, and renewable energy generation revenues. Furthermore, the strategy spaces of all participants are defined, and an optimization model is established subjected to constraints including energy balance, energy storage operation, power conversion, and flexible load response. The CPLEX solver and Nonlinear-based Chaotic Harris Hawks Optimization (NCHHO) algorithm are employed to solve the proposed game model. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method effectively facilitates collaboration between the DSO and multiple VPPs. While ensuring the safe operation of the system, it balances the profit between the DSO and VPPs, and incentivizes renewable energy consumption and indirect carbon reduction, thereby validating the effectiveness and superiority of the method and providing reliable technical support for the low-carbon collaborative operation of multiple VPPs. Full article
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PER-TD3 Integrated with HER Mechanism: Improving Training Efficiency and Control Accuracy for PEMFC Differential Pressure Control
by Yuan Li, Baijun Lai, Jing Wang, Yan Sun, Donghai Hu and Hua Ding
World Electr. Veh. J. 2026, 17(4), 195; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj17040195 - 8 Apr 2026
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The cathode and anode differential pressure control of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) directly affects its service life and operating efficiency. Existing control methods find it difficult to cope with strong nonlinear perturbations, and fixed differential pressure control is prone to [...] Read more.
The cathode and anode differential pressure control of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) directly affects its service life and operating efficiency. Existing control methods find it difficult to cope with strong nonlinear perturbations, and fixed differential pressure control is prone to pressure overshoot and threshold exceedance, resulting in unstable pressure regulation. In order to solve the current research problems, a reinforcement learning method based on hybrid experience replay (HP-TD3) is proposed. A CART-based algorithm is first used to classify the states of the test load, and a load-related segmented reward function is designed. In addition, a hindsight experience replay (HER) mechanism is incorporated into the Priority Experience Replay Twin Delayed Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (PER-TD3) framework to improve sample utilization efficiency and training stability. Finally, the performance of HP-TD3 and its ability to cope with nonlinear disturbances are verified on a fuel cell control unit hardware-in-the-loop (FCU-HIL) platform. In the A test load (frequent switching and high low-load proportion), the Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), and the degradation index of the fuel cell dynamic performance (Δfc) of HP-TD3 are respectively reduced by 17.4%, 20.5%, and 13.3% compared to P-TD3; in the B test load (high-load operation and low switching frequency), these indicators are reduced by 25.7%, 29.4%, and 15.4% respectively. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Storage Systems)
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Case Report
A Rare Pediatric Presentation: Concurrent Detection of All Five Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Serological Markers
by Menglan Zhang, Wensheng Li, Zhengxiang Gao and Chenxi Liu
J. Clin. Med. 2026, 15(8), 2823; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15082823 - 8 Apr 2026
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Background: This case report presents a 12-year-old male with vertically transmitted chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, exhibiting a rare pan-reactive serological profile (concurrent HBsAg, HBsAb, HBeAg, HBeAb, and HBcAb positivity) alongside fluctuating low-level viremia (HBV DNA: 1.06 × 102 IU/mL to [...] Read more.
Background: This case report presents a 12-year-old male with vertically transmitted chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, exhibiting a rare pan-reactive serological profile (concurrent HBsAg, HBsAb, HBeAg, HBeAb, and HBcAb positivity) alongside fluctuating low-level viremia (HBV DNA: 1.06 × 102 IU/mL to undetectable). Rigorous exclusion of technical artifacts confirmed the authenticity of this atypical serologic pattern, observed in <0.001% of the general population. Methods: Liver biopsy and immunohistochemical staining were performed to evaluate hepatic inflammation and fibrosis. HBV serological markers and viral load were quantified using commercial diagnostic kits, with longitudinal monitoring for 18 months. Results: Liver biopsy revealed Grade 2 inflammation with focal HBsAg/HBcAg expression, supporting immune-active chronic hepatitis B (CHB) despite partial seroconversion. The patient’s clinical course highlights key challenges in pediatric HBV management: (1) delayed immune reconstitution (18-month longitudinal HBeAg/HBeAb dynamics), (2) non-linear virologic-ALT correlation, and (3) diagnostic ambiguity in pan-positive serology—potentially reflecting S-gene escape mutants or transitional immune responses. Initiation of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) achieved sustained virologic suppression, underscoring the importance of early antiviral therapy in pediatric CHB with atypical markers. Conclusions: This case provides preliminary insights into the complex interplay between viral evolution and immature host immunity, advocating for refined monitoring protocols integrating high-sensitivity HBV DNA, quantitative serology, and non-invasive fibrosis assessment in pediatric HBV care. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)
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Research on Tail Rotor Load Test Flight Technology for Helicopters Based on Strain Sensor Measurement
by Shuaike Jiao, Jiahong Zheng, Kang Li and Xiaoqing Hu
Sensors 2026, 26(8), 2287; https://doi.org/10.3390/s26082287 - 8 Apr 2026
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The load characteristics of the helicopter tail rotor system are critical to flight safety and handling performance, and flight testing remains the most direct and reliable means to obtain authentic load data. In this paper, the well-established Wheatstone bridge strain measurement method is [...] Read more.
The load characteristics of the helicopter tail rotor system are critical to flight safety and handling performance, and flight testing remains the most direct and reliable means to obtain authentic load data. In this paper, the well-established Wheatstone bridge strain measurement method is adopted to carry out accurate load testing on the helicopter tail rotor system. The tail rotor assembly mainly consists of the tail rotor shaft, pitch link, and tail rotor blades, which undertake different load transfer tasks during flight. Under actual operating conditions, the tail rotor shaft bears significant axial tension as well as combined lateral and vertical bending moments; the pitch link is primarily subjected to alternating axial tension and compression; and the tail rotor blades withstand complex loads including flapping bending, lagwise bending, and torsional moments. According to the distinct stress characteristics and force transmission paths of each component, targeted flight test maneuvers are reasonably designed. These maneuvers include steady-level flight at low, medium, and high speeds, zigzag climbing flight, near-ground side-rear flight, as well as deceleration-to-sprint and obstacle slope maneuvers specified in ADS-33E. Key flight parameters are selected for in-depth analysis to reveal the load distribution and dynamic variation patterns of the tail rotor under typical operating conditions. On this basis, a helicopter load risk test point matrix is established to identify high-risk working conditions and key monitoring positions. This study provides a solid theoretical and data foundation for subsequent flight test monitoring and structural strength verification. It effectively reduces flight test risks, improves monitoring efficiency and accuracy, and helps cut down the human, material, and financial costs associated with flight test monitoring. The research results can also provide important references for the design optimization and safety evaluation of helicopter tail rotor systems. Full article
(This article belongs to the Collection Sensors and Sensing Technology for Industry 4.0)
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Instability Mechanism of Voussoir Beam and Roof-Cutting Pressure Relief in Parallel Goaf: A Case Study of Shiyangou Coal Mine
by Jie Zhang, Chu Zhang, Tao Yang, Bin Wang, Shoushi Gao, Guang Qin, Jianping Sun, Yiming Zhang, Xiaogang Zhang and Zhengyang Fan
Appl. Sci. 2026, 16(7), 3608; https://doi.org/10.3390/app16073608 - 7 Apr 2026
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During coal mining, parallel voids ahead of an advancing working face often trigger intense dynamic loading and structural instability, posing significant risks to operational safety. Using the 43,201 working face of the Shiyangou Coal Mine as a case study, this research investigates the [...] Read more.
During coal mining, parallel voids ahead of an advancing working face often trigger intense dynamic loading and structural instability, posing significant risks to operational safety. Using the 43,201 working face of the Shiyangou Coal Mine as a case study, this research investigates the mechanisms of surrounding rock instability and proposes an integrated synergistic control strategy. Based on voussoir beam theory, a mechanical model of the roof structure—incorporating the nonlinear coupling between the gangue and immediate roof—was developed to establish the critical thresholds for the rotational instability of key blocks. Analytical results indicate that the limit breaking distance for “Key Block B” in the main roof is 24.49 m, which defines the primary zone for advanced reinforcement and hazard prevention. Furthermore, applying short-arm beam theory, this study clarifies how pre-split roof cutting disrupts the transmission of advance abutment pressure, identifying 8° as the optimal cutting angle. Building on these insights, a multi-faceted control system was implemented, combining hydraulic fracturing for pressure relief, pumpable backfill pillars, and an artificial false roof (utilizing a suspended I-beam structure 1.2 m above the floor). Field monitoring confirms that this collaborative approach effectively stabilizes the surrounding rock, ensuring the safe and continuous passage of the working face through parallel void areas. Full article
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A Practical Operational Framework for Congestion Management in Active Distribution Networks Using Adaptive Radial–Mesh Reconfiguration
by Thunpisit Pothinun, Pannathon Rodkumnerd, Sirote Khunkitti, Paramet Wirasanti and Neville R. Watson
Energies 2026, 19(7), 1809; https://doi.org/10.3390/en19071809 - 7 Apr 2026
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The increasing penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs), electric vehicles (EVs), and dynamic loads introduces significant operational challenges in modern distribution networks, including voltage violations, reverse power flows, and congestion. Distribution network reconfiguration (DNR) is widely used to improve network performance; however, most [...] Read more.
The increasing penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs), electric vehicles (EVs), and dynamic loads introduces significant operational challenges in modern distribution networks, including voltage violations, reverse power flows, and congestion. Distribution network reconfiguration (DNR) is widely used to improve network performance; however, most existing approaches focus primarily on radial topology optimization and rarely consider practical switching feasibility or adaptive transitions between radial and meshed configurations. This paper proposes an operational framework for congestion management based on adaptive radial–mesh reconfiguration. The framework integrates radial network optimization, temporary mesh reinforcement for congestion mitigation, and safe switching sequence validation to ensure operational feasibility. A comprehensive operational cost model incorporating power losses, time-of-use energy imports, switching operations, and on-load tap-changer actions is also developed. The proposed method is validated on a real 22 kV distribution feeder operated by the Provincial Electricity Authority in Thailand. The results demonstrate that the framework effectively mitigates congestion and reduces operational costs by 1.57–9.18% relative to baseline operation, highlighting its practical applicability in active distribution networks. Full article
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Seismic Response of Liquefiable Marine Sand Treated by Microbially Induced Desaturation Through Shaking Table Tests
by Yubing Peng, Yongchang Yang, Shuai Zhang, Jun Hu, Jixun Ren and Xiang Xue
Buildings 2026, 16(7), 1463; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16071463 - 7 Apr 2026
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Microbially induced desaturation and precipitation (MIDP) is a promising eco-friendly technique for liquefaction mitigation. However, existing studies have primarily focused on silica sands under element-scale cyclic loading, and the dynamic response of MIDP-treated marine sand under seismic excitation remains poorly understood. In this [...] Read more.
Microbially induced desaturation and precipitation (MIDP) is a promising eco-friendly technique for liquefaction mitigation. However, existing studies have primarily focused on silica sands under element-scale cyclic loading, and the dynamic response of MIDP-treated marine sand under seismic excitation remains poorly understood. In this study, the denitrifying bacterium Pseudomonas stutzeri was used to generate nitrogen gas in situ within typical liquefiable marine sand from the Haikou Jiangdong New Area, producing treated specimens with degrees of saturation ranging from approximately 99% to 80%. Shaking table tests were performed under Wenchuan earthquake motions with peak ground accelerations of 0.10–0.20 g. The results show that reducing the degree of saturation by approximately 18.9% decreases surface settlement by 77.6%, while the peak pore water pressure and lateral displacement are reduced by 21% and 15%, respectively. The acceleration response of the treated specimens also exhibits a notable attenuation effect. These findings provide preliminary comparative experimental evidence for the application of MIDP in the eco-friendly liquefaction mitigation of coastal marine sand foundations. Full article
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A Physics-Guided Dual-Stream Vibration Feature Fusion Network for Chatter-Induced Surface Mark Diagnosis in Wafer Thinning
by Heng Li, Hua Liu, Liang Zhu, Xiangyu Zhao, Lemiao Qiu and Shuyou Zhang
Machines 2026, 14(4), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/machines14040404 - 7 Apr 2026
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Ultra-precision thinning of hard and brittle materials like monocrystalline silicon demands high dynamic stability in thinning spindle. To address the challenge of accurately detecting subtle spindle chatter anomalies in industrial environments characterized by high noise and limited data, this paper proposes a physics-guided [...] Read more.
Ultra-precision thinning of hard and brittle materials like monocrystalline silicon demands high dynamic stability in thinning spindle. To address the challenge of accurately detecting subtle spindle chatter anomalies in industrial environments characterized by high noise and limited data, this paper proposes a physics-guided dual-stream attention fusion transfer network (PG-AFNet). First, a physics-guided signal preprocessing method was developed. Using variational mode decomposition (VMD) and continuous wavelet transform (CWT) masking, one-dimensional dynamic features and high-frequency regions of interest (ROIs) rich in transient impact features were extracted. Second, the PG-AFNet architecture was designed. By introducing an attention mechanism, it achieves deep integration of one-dimensional purely dynamic sequences with two-dimensional spatiotemporal visual textures to capture surface damage features caused by subtle vibrations. Finally, systematic validations were conducted using a real silicon wafer thinning dataset with 197 real samples. By overcoming small-sample limitations via physical augmentation, PG-AFNet achieved an 82.45% (86.64% after data augmentation) diagnostic accuracy, significantly outperforming traditional baselines. Furthermore, a large-scale cross-load validation on the diverse CWRU dataset yielded an exceptional 99.68% accuracy under mixed-load conditions, conclusively verifying the model’s robust domain generalization. Lastly, a rigorous ablation study explicitly quantified the indispensable contributions of the physics-guided dual-stream architecture and attention fusion. This research provides a feasible theoretical foundation for intelligent surface quality monitoring in semiconductor hard-brittle material processing. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Monitoring and Control of Machining Processes)
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Study on RF Parameter Extraction Method for Novel Heterogeneous Integrated GaN Schottky Rectifiers Based on Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning
by Yi Wei, Li Huang, Ce Wang, Xiong Yin and Ce Wang
Electronics 2026, 15(7), 1537; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics15071537 - 7 Apr 2026
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This study presents a heterogeneous integration micro-assembly process and circuit board packaging solution for GaN Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) rectifiers, and innovatively constructs a hierarchical reinforcement learning strategy for optimizing SBD RF parameters. By establishing an optimization framework with the goal of efficiency [...] Read more.
This study presents a heterogeneous integration micro-assembly process and circuit board packaging solution for GaN Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) rectifiers, and innovatively constructs a hierarchical reinforcement learning strategy for optimizing SBD RF parameters. By establishing an optimization framework with the goal of efficiency in the load-input power two-dimensional space, a dual-layer optimization mechanism is employed: the high-level strategy dynamically selects optimization regions and parameter combinations, while the low-level strategy implements specific parameter adjustments. This approach effectively addresses the challenges of device parameter modeling and circuit design. Experimental data shows that the efficiency error for the SBD1 rectifier remains stable within 2%, and the average error for SBD2 is reduced to 1.5%. This method enables efficient and accurate optimization of RF parameters, providing a reliable technical pathway for the engineering application of Wireless Power Transmission systems. Full article
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