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View article: E-fuels in IC engines: A key solution for a future decarbonized transport
E-fuels in IC engines: A key solution for a future decarbonized transport Open
This editorial piece emphasizes the importance of low-carbon, synthetic electro-fuels (e-fuels) in decarbonizing transport, which complements other decarbonization measures, including efficiency improvements, vehicle electrification and hy…
View article: Standardised schema and taxonomy for AI incident databases in critical digital infrastructure
Standardised schema and taxonomy for AI incident databases in critical digital infrastructure Open
The rapid deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in critical digital infrastructure introduces significant risks, necessitating a robust framework for systematically collecting AI incident data to prevent future incidents. Existing dat…
View article: Microscopic Spray Characteristics of Dimethyl Ether and Diesel in Ambient Conditions
Microscopic Spray Characteristics of Dimethyl Ether and Diesel in Ambient Conditions Open
A spray study is essential to understand the combustion and emissions from internal combustion engines (ICEs). It supports engine performance optimization and tailpipe emission reduction. The characteristics of the fuel spray determine the…
View article: The Dusty Aftermath of a Rapid Nova: V5579 Sgr
The Dusty Aftermath of a Rapid Nova: V5579 Sgr Open
V5579 Sgr was a fast nova discovered in 2008 April 18.784 UT. We present the optical spectroscopic observations of the nova observed from the Castanet Tolosan, SMARTS and CTIO observatories spanning over 2008 April 23 to 2015 May 11. The s…
View article: Technical Feasibility of Dimethyl Ether-Fueled Mechanical Fuel Injection System-Equipped Multicylinder Compression Ignition Engine
Technical Feasibility of Dimethyl Ether-Fueled Mechanical Fuel Injection System-Equipped Multicylinder Compression Ignition Engine Open
This experimental study evaluated the combustion and performance characteristics of a 100% dimethyl ether (DME)-fueled multicylinder compression ignition engine equipped with a customized mechanical fuel injection system. The engine operat…
View article: Effect of Fuel Injection Strategies on Performance, Regulated and Unregulated Emissions of a Gasoline Compression Ignition Engine
Effect of Fuel Injection Strategies on Performance, Regulated and Unregulated Emissions of a Gasoline Compression Ignition Engine Open
Gasoline compression ignition (GCI) mode engines are characterized by partially premixed charge combustion, leading to significant and simultaneous reductions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions. However, gasoline compressi…
View article: Coexistence assessment and interference mitigation for 5G and Fixed Satellite Stations in C-band in India
Coexistence assessment and interference mitigation for 5G and Fixed Satellite Stations in C-band in India Open
In this paper, we present the findings of a study conducted to assess the coexistence of Fifth Generation (5G) wireless networks and Fixed Satellite Station (FSS) receivers in the C-Band (3300-4200 MHz) in India. Through simulations, we ev…
View article: Management of ectopic intestinal variceal bleeding following pancreatic transplant: Two cases
Management of ectopic intestinal variceal bleeding following pancreatic transplant: Two cases Open
Ectopic variceal bleeding is a potentially under recognized source of gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage. While vascular complications following pancreatic transplant are relatively common, the development of symptomatic ectopic venous varic…
View article: The future of ship engines: Renewable fuels and enabling technologies for decarbonization
The future of ship engines: Renewable fuels and enabling technologies for decarbonization Open
Shipping is one of the most efficient transportation modes for moving freight globally. International regulations concerning decarbonization and emission reduction goals drive rapid innovations to meet the 2030 and 2050 greenhouse gas redu…
View article: Donor-derived Transmission of Hepatitis A Virus Following Kidney Transplantation: Clinical Course of Two Cases From One Donor
Donor-derived Transmission of Hepatitis A Virus Following Kidney Transplantation: Clinical Course of Two Cases From One Donor Open
Background. Donor-derived transmission of infections is a rare complication of kidney transplant. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a common cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide, but donor-derived transmission to organ recipients has been rep…
Weissella confusa Causing Vancomycin-Resistant Septicemia Infection in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report From a University Teaching Hospital in North India Open
Weissella confusa is a Gram-positive coccus usually found in the microbiota of humans and the environment. Different studies quote that it has caused infections in humans under unfavourable conditions. A case report causing septicemia in a…
View article: Removal and mechanism analysis of NO emissions in carbon-free ammonia combustion systems with a secondary fuel injection
Removal and mechanism analysis of NO emissions in carbon-free ammonia combustion systems with a secondary fuel injection Open
Ammonia, as a carbon-free renewable fuel of emerging interest, has the potential to substitute conventional fossil fuels. However, one challenge in utilizing such fuel is the risk of high NOx (nitrogen oxide) emissions. This work clarifies…
View article: Macroscopic and Microscopic Spray Characteristics of Dimethyl Ether in a Constant Volume Spray Chamber Using a Mechanical Fuel Injection System for Automotive Applications
Macroscopic and Microscopic Spray Characteristics of Dimethyl Ether in a Constant Volume Spray Chamber Using a Mechanical Fuel Injection System for Automotive Applications Open
Spray investigations are critical for understanding internal combustion engine combustion. Optimised spray atomisation helps improve engine output/performance and reduce tailpipe emissions. The spray from the injector nozzle depends on noz…
View article: A Seven-Layer Model for Standardising AI Fairness Assessment
A Seven-Layer Model for Standardising AI Fairness Assessment Open
Problem statement: Standardisation of AI fairness rules and benchmarks is challenging because AI fairness and other ethical requirements depend on multiple factors such as context, use case, type of the AI system, and so on. In this paper,…
View article: Suitability Assessment of an Indigenous Heterogeneous Thoracic Phantom for Patient-Specific Quality Assurance in Radiotherapy
Suitability Assessment of an Indigenous Heterogeneous Thoracic Phantom for Patient-Specific Quality Assurance in Radiotherapy Open
Introduction: Patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) assumes a vital role in precise and accurate radiation delivery to cancer patients. Since the patient body comprises heterogeneous media, the present study aimed to fabricate a hetero…
View article: Impact of Portable Normothermic Blood-Based Machine Perfusion on Outcomes of Liver Transplant
Impact of Portable Normothermic Blood-Based Machine Perfusion on Outcomes of Liver Transplant Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02522871.
View article: Conversion from Calcineurin Inhibitor– to Belatacept-Based Maintenance Immunosuppression in Renal Transplant Recipients: A Randomized Phase 3b Trial
Conversion from Calcineurin Inhibitor– to Belatacept-Based Maintenance Immunosuppression in Renal Transplant Recipients: A Randomized Phase 3b Trial Open
Significance Statement This randomized trial demonstrates the safety and efficacy of conversion from calcineurin inhibitor (CNI)– to belatacept-based maintenance immunosuppression in renal transplant recipients 6–60 months post-transplant.…
View article: Operational Parameters of a Diesel Engine Running on Diesel–Rapeseed Oil–Methanol–Iso-Butanol Blends
Operational Parameters of a Diesel Engine Running on Diesel–Rapeseed Oil–Methanol–Iso-Butanol Blends Open
This contribution focuses on utilizing blended biofuels of rapeseed oil and methanol with diesel. Rapeseed is one of the most cultivated energy crops in Europe, and its purpose in the blends is to increase the bio-content in test fuels. Th…
View article: National Landscape of Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Positive Deceased Organ Donors in the United States
National Landscape of Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Positive Deceased Organ Donors in the United States Open
Background Organ transplantation from donors with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to recipients with HIV (HIV D+/R+) presents risks of donor-derived infections. Understanding clinical, immunologic, and virologic characteristics of HIV-p…
View article: Effect of hydrogen enrichment of compressed natural gas on combustible limit and flame kernel evolution in a constant volume combustion chamber using laser ignition
Effect of hydrogen enrichment of compressed natural gas on combustible limit and flame kernel evolution in a constant volume combustion chamber using laser ignition Open
Laser ignition of hydrogen-enriched compressed natural gas (HCNG) enables lean-burn combustion, a key technology for future emissions norms compliance for internal combustion (IC) engines. HCNG overcomes the limitations of low volumetric e…