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Construction & Building Technology
Golnaz Keshavarzi, Yalcin Yildirim, Mahyar Arefi
Summary: The concept of smart cities, aiming to enhance cities' performance and improve the quality of life, originated from contemporary technological advancements. The study found that the key to smart cities lies in the smart combination of technology-based and non-technology-based solutions, which not only enhance urban performance but also increase the quality of life for inhabitants.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
Ginevra Favole, Benjamin R. Granett, Javier Silva Lafaurie, Domenico Sapone
Summary: The study investigates the jackknife method for internal covariance estimation in large-scale structure surveys, exploring the impact of jackknife size and number of resamplings on the precision of the covariance estimate and errors in cosmological parameters. Results show that the baryon acoustic scale error estimate is independent of the jackknife scale, while the shift parameter a exhibits variations in error estimates from different datasets.
MONTHLY NOTICES OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Samaneh Sadat Nickayin, Giovanni Quaranta, Rosanna Salvia, Sirio Cividino, Pavel Cudlin, Luca Salvati
Summary: This study provides a multi-scale, multi-temporal assessment of the robustness of 6 indicators of land degradation aggregated at various spatial domains relevant to environmental reporting. The results indicate that the average level of sensitivity and variability over space provide a comprehensive and statistically robust assessment of land degradation at vastly different planning levels, irrespective of the territorial domain adopted for environmental reporting.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
A. Porfirev, S. Khonina, A. Kuchmizhak
Summary: The orbital angular momentum (OAM) of light, which represents the dynamical rotation of a wavefront, is a crucial characteristic of structured electromagnetic fields. Research on the interaction between OAM and matter, initiated in 1992, has led to important advancements in various fields, including physics, chemistry, and biology. This review summarizes recent progress in areas such as laser material processing, optical tweezers, control of chirality, and various OAM-empowered linear and nonlinear effects. It also highlights the remarkable opportunities for modifying ultrahigh-intensity laser-plasma interactions at the atomic scale, as well as the potential applications of spatiotemporal optical vortices.
PROGRESS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Lauren A. Beslow, Warren D. Lo
Summary: When a child is diagnosed with a stroke, parents are concerned about the impact on cognition, learning, and education. Pediatric neurologists discuss the concept of developmental neural plasticity when it comes to future cognitive prognosis. The age at which children can best repair and adapt neural circuitry after a stroke is unknown, and there is conflicting evidence on whether neonates and young children who have had a stroke have better long-term cognitive functioning than older children. (1,2)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Zhang, Ximiao Wang, Huanjun Chen, Chuan Liu, Shaozhi Deng
Summary: The study demonstrates the potential applications of nano-gap structures for signal generation and sensitive chemical sensing at the nanoscale. Arranging the nano-gaps into arrays can improve the signal intensity.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lukasz Baran, Pablo Llombart, Wojciech Rzysko, Luis G. MacDowell
Summary: This study investigates the atomic-scale friction behavior of ice during sliding using computer simulations. The results show that the lubricating properties of ice can be controlled by altering the material of the slider, temperature, and pressure. This research is significant for understanding the microscopic mechanisms of ice slipperiness.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Janet A. W. Elliott
Summary: This article aims to explore the validity of three major thermodynamic combined equilibrium equations at the smallest radius of curvature, providing conceptual, molecular modeling, and experimental evidence to support that these equations could be valid at smaller scales.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biology
Amelia J. Ralowicz, Michael B. Hoppa
Summary: Fluorescent glutamate sensors provide insights into the microscopic organization involved in spontaneous neurotransmission.
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Jonas Waetzel, Primoz Rebernik Ribic, Marcello Coreno, Miltcho B. Danailov, Christian David, Alexander Demidovich, Michele Di Fraia, Luca Giannessi, Klavs Hansen, Spela Krusic, Michele Manfredda, Michael Meyer, Andrej Mihelic, Najmeh Mirian, Oksana Plekan, Barbara Ressel, Benedikt Rosner, Alberto Simoncig, Simone Spampinati, Matija Stupar, Matjaz Zitnik, Marco Zangrando, Carlo Callegari, Jamal Berakdar, Giovanni De Ninno
Summary: This study proposes a laser-based scheme for noninvasive ultrafast control of magnetic moments at the nanoscale. The scheme allows for control of the spatial extent, direction, and strength of atomic-scale charge current loops, and provides a quantitative estimate of the generated local moments.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Logan Hysen, Danial Nayeri, Samuel Cushman, Ho Yi Wan
Summary: Ensemble habitat selection modeling is a popular approach among ecologists. This study investigates the influence of the number of background points used to train models on ensemble model performance and provides recommendations for optimizing background point selection.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Roberto Prado-Rivera, Chen-Yu Chang, Mimi Liu, Cheng-Yu Lai, Daniela R. Radu
Summary: Ternary copper chalcogenides Cu3MX4, also known as the sulvanite family, have been identified as promising materials for optoelectronic devices, with experimental and theoretical studies providing insights into their properties at both bulk and nanoscale. The recent development of sulvanites at nanoscale has opened up new possibilities for printable electronics.
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Chemistry, Physical
Andrew M. R. Hall, Daniel B. G. Berry, Jaime N. Crossley, Anna Codina, Ian Clegg, John P. Lowe, Antoine Buchard, Ulrich Hintermair
Summary: This study reveals the existence of two diastereomeric hydride complexes under reaction conditions and their interconversion during transfer hydrogenation catalysis. Further computational analysis shows the differences in catalytic efficiency and stereoselectivity between different configurations.
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Construction & Building Technology
Kun Lyu, Richard de Dear, Arianna Brambilla, Anastasia Globa
Summary: The experience of nature has psychological benefits and incorporating natural elements in workplaces can improve productivity and well-being. However, the role of thermal perception in psychological restoration has been overlooked. This study found a significant association between thermal pleasure and restorative benefits in semi-outdoor workplace environments.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Yaakov Y. Fein, Sebastian Pedalino, Armin Shayeghi, Filip Kialka, Stefan Gerlich, Markus Arndt
Summary: In this study, we investigate various fundamental magnetic phenomena by measuring the dephasing of matter-wave interference fringes. The versatile interferometric Stem-Gerlach technique allows us to study the magnetic properties of different substances in the same device. Our findings provide evidence for magnetization of organic radicals and demonstrate a strong magnetic response of thermal C-60 beams, indicating high-temperature atomlike deflection of rotational magnetic moments.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2022)
