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Study of PINN sensor layout in evaluating WSS with application to patient-specific carotid flow

Nie et al. | Sep 04, 2026

Study of PINN sensor layout in evaluating WSS with application to patient-specific carotid flow

Physics‑Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) offer a promising way to estimate blood‑flow behavior in arteries, especially near the vessel wall where traditional methods struggle. In this study, students tested how sensor density and placement affect PINN accuracy in modeling carotid artery flow and found that accuracy improves up to a moderate sensor density and depends strongly on how close sensors are placed to the arterial wall. Applying the optimized configuration to a patient‑specific carotid model produced velocity predictions closely matching computational fluid dynamics results, highlighting PINNs’ potential for future personalized cardiovascular assessment.

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A cross-cultural analysis of consumer behavior and payment preferences: Insights from India and the United Arab Emirates

Bansal et al. | Sep 01, 2026

A cross-cultural analysis of consumer behavior and payment preferences: Insights from India and the United Arab Emirates

Consumers in India and the United Arab Emirates live in very different economic and cultural environments, and this study set out to measure how that shapes the way they shop and pay. Surveying 50 people in each country, they found that Indian consumers were more price-sensitive and favored cash, while UAE consumers prioritized convenience, gravitating toward credit cards, mobile wallets, and online shopping. The results offer practical insight for retailers, marketers, and policymakers working across these two fast-growing but culturally distinct markets.

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Integration of iron oxide nanoparticles into high-density polyethylene for sustainable cup coatings

Atmadja et al. | Jul 08, 2026

Integration of iron oxide nanoparticles into high-density polyethylene for sustainable cup coatings

Here the authors propose integrating magnetic iron (II) oxide nanoparticles into the high-density polyethylene linings of disposable paper cups to create a waterproof, magnetically responsive composite liner. Their findings demonstrate that these nanoparticles successfully bond with the plastic layer without disrupting its structural integrity, offering a viable method to improve plastic recovery through magnetic recycling and mitigate global microplastic pollution.

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Comparative study on three machine learning models in novel autonomous drone-based detection of invasive plant Brassica nigra

Ho et al. | Jul 05, 2026

Comparative study on three machine learning models in novel autonomous drone-based detection of invasive plant <em>Brassica nigra</em>

Autonomous drone imaging combined with machine learning offers a promising approach for early detection of invasive species. In this study, students built an autonomous drone and compared three models: CNN, SGDC, and XGBoost, to identify Brassica nigra from aerial footage. Their results show that CNNs most effectively recognize key visual features, demonstrating strong potential for supporting conservation and invasive plant management.

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