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Material selection for injection molds of thick-walled PP-R parts: experimental comparison of conventional 316L steel, CuBe alloy, and selective laser melting with conformal cooling: thermal performance, part quality, and financial viability

This study experimentally demonstrates that for thick-walled PP-R injection molding, conventionally machined CuBe alloy molds outperform selective laser melting (SLM) molds with conformal cooling across all economic metrics, offering superior cycle time reduction and cost savings despite a higher initial investment, while both advanced concepts successfully produce parts meeting functional qualification standards.

Janaína de Carvalho Teixeira Baifus, Pedro Paulo andrade Junior, Adriano Fagali de Souza2026-07-24
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A Parameterized Data-Driven Neural Network with Physics-Based Regularization for Thermal Field Prediction in Metal Additive Manufacturing

This paper presents a parameterized, physics-informed neural network that efficiently predicts transient thermal fields and melt pool geometry in SS316L Laser Powder Bed Fusion by combining FEM-generated data with heat conduction regularization to overcome the computational limitations of conventional simulations.

Aishwarya Manjunath, Hang Tran, Selvamurugan Palaniappan, Shashank Sharma, Song Fu, Narendra B. Dahotre2026-07-24
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Channel Characteristics of Long-distance Magnetic Induction based Through-the-earth Communication and Performance Analysis

This paper analyzes the channel characteristics and performance of long-distance magnetic induction-based through-the-earth communication by establishing an equivalent circuit model, evaluating noise and frequency responses under various conditions, and determining optimal modulation schemes to enhance system reliability.

Chuanxian Ma, Yanjun Zhu, Lifeng Sun, Baojun Zhu, Huifeng Cheng, Xinlei Jia, Yue Wang, Mengtian Dai, Wei Yang2026-07-24
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Diffusionless (martensitic) phase transition of Fe90Ni10 alloy up to 6 GPa

This study utilizes in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction to demonstrate that Fe90Ni10 alloy undergoes a diffusionless martensitic transition from fcc to bcc phases under pressures up to 6 GPa, revealing a negative pressure dependence for the transformation temperature and establishing that this rapid mechanism, rather than slow chemical separation, governs the physical responses of small planetary cores to dynamic events.

Tatsuya Sakamaki, Hironobu Katayama, Osamu Ikeda, Akio Suzuki2026-07-24
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Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum L.) extract improved the physiology, promoted the vegetative development and yield of grapevines under arid/semiarid condition

A two-year study demonstrates that foliar application of *Ascophyllum nodosum* seaweed extract significantly improves the physiology, vegetative growth, and yield of 'Alphonse Lavallée' and 'Prima' grapevines under arid/semiarid continental climate conditions, making it a recommended precision viticulture strategy for mitigating heat and drought stress.

Ali Sabir2026-07-24
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Co-Designing Disability Education with Persons with Disabilities: Evaluation of an Experiential Pilot Program in Undergraduate Medical Education

This study evaluates a co-designed experiential pilot program in undergraduate medical education at the University of Bern, demonstrating that workshops led by persons with disabilities effectively enhance students' disability competence, confidence, and awareness of barriers, with positive impacts persisting one year later.

Anina Pless, Moa Haller, Michael Harris, Alain Bader, Nicole Sourt Sánchez, Herbert Bichsel, Katharina Thurnheer, Daniel (…)2026-07-24
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Model-dependent GD2 upregulation in Ewing sarcoma with the EZH2 inhibitor tazemetostat: Prerequisites for combination with GD2-specific CAR T cells

Although the EZH2 inhibitor tazemetostat can upregulate GD2 expression in Ewing sarcoma, its model-dependent efficacy in vivo, combined with its detrimental effects on T-cell proliferation and recent market withdrawal, argues against its use in combination with GD2-specific CAR T-cell therapy.

Lara Bücker, Bianca Altvater, Jutta Meltzer, Nicole Farwick, Karen E Pollok, Pankita H Pandya, Mohammad R Saadatzadeh, R (…)2026-07-24