⚡ electrical engineering

Transparent and Flexible Trilayer Graphene–InP Schottky Photodetectors for Near-Infrared Sensing and Field-Deployable Power Grid Monitoring

This paper presents a transparent, flexible, and self-powered trilayer graphene–InP Schottky photodetector that achieves high-performance near-infrared sensing at 1.55 µm and has been successfully validated for autonomous corona discharge monitoring on live high-voltage power lines.

Arash Vaghef-Koodehi, Elnaz Mohammadalipour2026-07-07
⚡ electrical engineering

Outcome-as-a-Service for Multi-Objective Dask-Based Earth Observation Processing

This paper introduces an Outcome-as-a-Service framework for Dask-based Earth Observation workflows that utilizes a weighted multi-objective optimization approach to automatically select cluster configurations, achieving significant reductions in execution time, cost, energy consumption, and resource inefficiency compared to traditional fixed-heuristic provisioning strategies.

Arthur Lalayan, Gregory Giuliani, Hrachya Astsatryan2026-07-07
⚡ electrical engineering

Development and Evaluation of an Extended Reality-Based Remote Toothbrushing Training System: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial demonstrates that an extended reality-based remote training system, which visualizes brushing force and motion in real time, is more effective than conventional instruction in helping learners acquire the critical skill of controlling brushing force for oral hygiene.

Takaaki Ito, Ryo Tagaino, Taichi Narihara, Kimiko Sato, Hiroshi Egusa, Nobuhiro Yoda, Makoto Sasaki2026-07-07
⚡ electrical engineering

Estimating scour depth downstream of ski-jump spillways using the electric eel foraging optimization algorithm

This study develops a highly accurate predictive model for estimating scour depth downstream of ski-jump spillways by optimizing key parameters with the Electric Eel Foraging Optimization (EEFO) algorithm, demonstrating superior performance compared to established empirical methods.

Behrouz Yaghoubi, Armin Fatahi, Fariborz Yosefvand, Mohammad Ali Izadbakhsh2026-07-07
⚡ electrical engineering

Dynamic Evaluation of Sugarcane Drainage Water as a Sustainable Low-Salinity Injection Brine for Enhanced Oil Recovery: Integrated Micromodel Visualization and Coreflooding Study

This study demonstrates that untreated sugarcane field drainage water serves as a sustainable and effective low-salinity injection brine for enhanced oil recovery, significantly outperforming distilled water by altering wettability and reducing interfacial tension to improve oil displacement in both pore-scale micromodels and coreflooding experiments.

Shamim Miraei, Maysam Mohammadzadeh-Shirazi, Azim Kalantari Asl2026-07-07
⚡ electrical engineering

Plastic seismic design of ductile reinforced concrete frame–shear wall dual systems

This paper proposes a static plastic design methodology for ductile reinforced concrete frame–shear wall dual systems that ensures a global beam-sway collapse mechanism by integrating lateral load-sharing parameters and systematic overstrength factors, thereby achieving performance-based seismic design goals compatible with current code provisions.

Abdolrahim Hasanvand, Mostafa Fathi Sepahvand, Alireza Fiouz2026-07-07
⚡ electrical engineering

A Novel Optimization framework for Reservoir Operation under Inflow Uncertainty: Integrating Ensemble Streamflow Forecasts with Robust Objectives

This study proposes a novel optimization framework that integrates Karhunen–Loève expansion with robust multi-objective evolutionary algorithms to effectively incorporate ensemble streamflow forecast uncertainty into reservoir operation, thereby generating Pareto-optimal strategies that balance expected hydropower benefits against operational risks.

Duan Chen2026-07-07
⚡ electrical engineering

Experimental Investigation of the Temperature-Dependent Mechanical Properties of Sulfur Mortars with Different Binder Compositions

This study experimentally demonstrates that while increasing sulfur content enhances the mechanical performance of sulfur-based mortars at elevated temperatures, the addition of bitumen significantly reduces strength despite improving ductility, leading to a recommended safe service temperature limit of approximately 75°C.

Sayed Nematullah Sadat, Ömer Faruk Balalan, Ahmet Özbayrak2026-07-07
⚡ electrical engineering

Uncertainty-Aware Geospatial Soil Moisture Prediction Using Pattern Recognition Neural Networks and RBF Adjustment

This study presents a novel downscaling framework that integrates Pattern Recognition Neural Networks, radial basis function-based residual correction, and uncertainty-aware linear regression to generate high-resolution, spatially consistent, and bias-corrected soil moisture estimates with improved accuracy and temporal robustness.

Mohammad Karamouz, Mostafa Ghasemzadeh Ortakand2026-07-07
⚡ electrical engineering

Active Reverse Bias Protection for Perovskite Solar Cells Under Variable Illumination via Integrated Bypass Diodes

This paper introduces an integrated bypass diode (IBD) strategy that effectively mitigates catastrophic reverse bias failure in perovskite solar cells under variable illumination by clamping device voltage and diverting current, thereby achieving unprecedented operational stability and enhanced power output in partially shaded conditions.

Zeguo Tang, Tingshu Shi, Yu Zhang, Kunlin Chen, Danish Khan, Yongzhi Huang, Xiaonan Liu, Guoping Yu, Qingyun Chen, Bolun (…)2026-07-07✓ Author reviewed