Another(’s) perspective on subjectivity in causal connectives: a usage-based analysis of volitional causal relations by Ninke Stukker, Ted Sanders

“…We interpret this patterning within a usage-based theoretical framework, and propose to analyze cases of volitional dus as non-prototypical instantiations of dus’s inherent subjective, prototypically epistemic meaning.…”
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Study on the Equivalence of Penetration Overloading for Projectile-Borne Components in Nonproportional Penetrators by Amin Yan, Aiguo Pi, He Yang, Fenglei Huang, Xiaofeng Wang

“…Thus, a nonproportional scaling design is proposed to represent the rigid-body deceleration of the prototype projectile. This study, considering the mass of the deceleration measurement device, lays out the design criteria of the scaling model and carries out rigid-body deceleration similarity verification tests of the prototype and the scaling model. …”
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Energy Harvesting from the Stray Electromagnetic Field around the Electrical Power Cable for Smart Grid Applications by Farid Ullah Khan

“…However, the capacitive prototypes comprise parallel, annular discs separated by Teflon spacers. …”
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Software as a Service: an effective platform to deliver holistic Hotel Performance Management Systems by Nuno Antonio, Francisco Serra

“…To achieve the study objective, design science research methodology was employed in the development of a prototype. This prototype was deployed in four hotels and its results evaluated. …”
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Electromagnetic deformable mirror fabricated using silicon micromachining and stress-resilient assembly by Wenkuan (Kevin) Man, Thomas Bifano

“…A two-step control method was used to improve the prototype dynamic performance, allowing settling time on the order of 1 ms. …”
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Design of Rectangular Compensation Mechanism based on the Cross Double-slider Model by Shu Zhiwei, Chen Xinyuan, Zhan Xiaohui, Deng Jianghong

“…On the basis of the above,the rectangular compensation technology of cam linkage combined mechanism is put forward,the virtual prototype of cam linkage combined mechanism is established,and the kinematics analysis of the virtual prototype is carried out. …”
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Serious Games Accessibility Design Model for Low-Vision Children by Nurul Izzah Othman, Hazura Mohamed, Nor Azan Mat Zin

“…Based on the evaluation, the experts agreed on implementing the proposed model to the prototype.…”
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Portable and Cost-Effective Handheld Ultrasound System Utilizing FPGA-Based Synthetic Aperture Imaging by Wenping Wang, Ziliang Feng

“…The prototype supports 8 transmit and receive channels and forms up to 8 synthetic apertures. …”
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Design and Performance Research of Detection Platform based on Spherical Parallel Mechanism by Zhu Xiaorong Zhou Yudong Hu Yang Song Yueyue Deng Jiaming Shen Huiping

“…In order to improve the accuracy of automatic visual inspection of photoelectric products，a kind of prototype of 4SPS/S spherical parallel mechanism (PM) adjustment platform with redundant driving branches is developed. …”
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Children’s Perceived Ease of Use of a Projected Augmented Reality Game Designed for Balance and Coordination Training by Yishi Liu, Leigh Achterbosch, Grant Meredith, Evan Dekker, Suryani Lim, Andrew P. Lavender

“…An AR exercise-game prototype was developed to train children’s balance and coordination, with 19 children aged 4 to 9 testing the prototype. …”
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Configuration Design and Kinematics Analysis of a New Type of a Quadruped Robot Leg Mechanism by Liu Yuntong, Li Xiaodan, Wang Xiaolei

“…Aiming at the low bearing capacity of the 3R series mechanical leg configuration, the leg configuration is improved, and two 3-DOF parallel leg configurations of 2R1T are proposed. A virtual prototype is built by Adams software with the same main structural dimensions, the same constraints and drives are added, a leg configuration is selected according to the comparison of the force of the linear actuator during loading, and the overall prototype design is completed. …”
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Impacts of Racket Handle Design on Table Tennis Topspin Forehand Rally Performance Among Beginner Players by Ryushi Kumamoto, Ping Yeap Loh, Yuqi He, Enrico Ferlinghetti, Matteo Lancini, Tadashi Uno

“…The participants were randomized into three groups, Groups A, B, and C, which used the prototype handle, standard handle, and practiced with the prototype but performed tests with the standard handle, respectively. …”
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Design and Development of a Robotic Bee for the Analysis of Honeybee Dance Communication by T. Landgraf, H. Moballegh, R. Rojas

“…Several prototypes were built with successive addition of more features or improvement of existing components. …”
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Two-gaps microwave ion engine and its study by aerodynamic method by I. S. Vavilov, P. S. Yachmenev, V. V. Fedyanin, K. I. Zharikov, P. V. Stepen, A. I. Lukyanchuk, I. A. Kuzmenko

“…The working body of the prototype is nitrogen at a pressure in a vacuum chamber of 18 Pa. …”
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Investigation of Flexible Textile Antennas and AMC Reflectors by M. Mantash, A.-C. Tarot, S. Collardey, K. Mahdjoubi

“…The prototypes are characterized in anechoic chamber to be compared and obtain conclusions related to the characterization methods. …”
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Machining and Performance Testing of Inclined Double-roller Enveloping Hourglass Worm Drive by Liu Zaixin, Li Jinkuan, Zhu Yan, Liao Honghui

“…The transmission performance test of this prototype is carried out on the magnetic powder loading mechanical transmission performance test-bed. …”
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Develop the Precise Vacuum Seeder for Nursery Plug Tray Sowing by Using the Vacuum Cleaner by Yenphayab Charatchai, Saijai Jedsada, Hongwiangjan Jeerayut

“…The vacuum seeder mechanism is composed of the suction head unit and seeds tray unit. The prototype is operated and controlled by the automation system for continuous planting. …”
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Development of Large Chain Wear Running-in Test-bed and Its Measurement and Control System by Liu Qiang, Zhou Lianquan, He Zhenzhi, Han Jiguang, Bo Xiaonan

“…The wear running-in test of the roller chain is carried out by using the prototype. The results show that the prototype can meet the test conditions of different types of roller chains with low energy consumption and reliable operation.…”
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Self-adaptive fuzzing optimization method based on distribution divergence by XU Hang, JI Jiangan, MA Zheyu, ZHANG Chao

“…On the benchmark Magma, stronger vulnerability triggering capability is demonstrated by the prototype on the benchmarks openssl, libxml, and sqlite3.…”
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Research and Manufacturing of Wrist Joint Rehabilitation Robots Based on the 3-UU Parallel Mechanism by Tian Peiliang, Liu Zhifei, Wang Weibo, Ma Xiaobao, Lan Yuan

“…Based on the 3-UU parallel mechanism, a prototype robot for wrist joint rehabilitation is developed to assist stroke patients in wrist joint rehabilitation training. …”
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