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Understanding and measuring mechanical signals in the tumor stroma
FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.This review discusses cancer‐associated fibroblast subtypes and their functions, particularly in relation to extracellular matrix production, as well as the development of 3D models to study tumor stroma mechanics in vitro. Several quantitative techniques to measure tissue mechanical properties are also described, to emphasize the diagnostic and ...
Fàtima de la Jara Ortiz +3 more
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Higher Education on Buildings: Case Study in the North Dakota Region [PDF]
, 2017 Because of the growing demand for local skilled professionals to improve the health, energy efficiency, and sustainability of residential and commercial buildings in North Dakota, this case study reports the current situation of higher education relating
Bai, Yong +3 more
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Ultrathin Acoustic Metasurface-Based Schroeder Diffuser
Physical Review X, 2017 “Schroeder diffuser” is a classical design, proposed over 40 years ago, for artificially creating optimal and predictable sound diffuse reflection. It has been widely adopted in architectural acoustics, and it has also shown substantial potential in ...
Yifan Zhu +4 more
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Broadband low-frequency sound absorption in open tunnels with deep sub-wavelength Mie resonators
Frontiers in Physics, 2022 We report both experimentally and numerically that near-perfect absorption of low-frequency sound is realized in an open tunnel embedded with two deep sub-wavelength (0.085 λ) Mie resonators. The resonators are composed of a multiple-cavity structure and
Jianping Xia +14 more
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This article provides a comprehensive overview of fundamentals and recent advances of transparent thin‐film surface acoustic wave technologies on glass substrates for monitoring and prevention/elimination of fog, ice, and frost. Fogging, icing, or frosting on optical lenses, optics/photonics, windshields, vehicle/airplane windows, and solar panel ...
Hui Ling Ong +11 more
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Analysing how constraints impact architectural decision-making [PDF]
, 2015 Architectural design projects are characterised by a high number of constraints. Along with planning, energy performance and fire safety regulations, current designers have to face constraining factors related to budget, acoustics, orientation, wind ...
De Meyer, Ronald +2 more
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Beyond Order: Perspectives on Leveraging Machine Learning for Disordered Materials
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This article explores how machine learning (ML) revolutionizes the study and design of disordered materials by uncovering hidden patterns, predicting properties, and optimizing multiscale structures. It highlights key advancements, including generative models, graph neural networks, and hybrid ML‐physics methods, addressing challenges like data ...
Hamidreza Yazdani Sarvestani +4 more
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Small is Beautiful: Scaling Down the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin [PDF]
, 2012 This case was prepared for a class discussion rather than to demonstrate either effective or ineffective handling of an administrative situation, and is based on seven interviews with staff, board members, and community leaders involved with the Long ...
Anastasia Kolendo, Peter Frumkin
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Research on the Acoustic Environment of Heritage Buildings: A Systematic Review
Buildings, 2022 As a significant part of heritage building protection, an increasing number of researchers pay attention to the study of the acoustic environment. The purpose of this study was to provide a clear understanding of the status quo of acoustic environment ...
Jingyi Mu, Tian Wang, Zhenlin Zhang
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Key Trends and Insights in Smart Polymeric Skin Wearable Patches
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Intelligent polymers, which respond to various physical and biological stimuli, are explored for the development of skin wearable patches in biomedical applications. Smart polymers, also known as intelligent or stimuli‐responsive polymers, play a crucial role in the development of advanced wearable patches due to their versatility and softness.
Sergio J. Peñas‐Núñez +2 more
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