Automatiс Operation of a Rotary Garden Cultivator by Viktor N. Zvolinsky, Maksim A. Mosyakov

“…The paper discusses the advantages of power-driven tillage tools as compared with machines with passive working elements, which provide for quick changing and controlling of the quality of soil crumbling, guided by the condition of the treated areas and the engine power of the power source used. …”
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Modeling and Dynamics Analysis of a Dual-Mass Flywheel with the Conformal Contact Action of Friction Damping Ring and Pressure Plate by Liping Zeng, Jie Huang, Yukun Xu, Liquan Song

“…The approximate analytical solution of the nonlinear frequency characteristics of the system at steady state is derived. By comparing with the results obtained from numerical method, the theoretical analysis process is proved to be valid. …”
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Isokinetic Assessment of Shoulder Joint Strength Ratios in Male Recreational Weightlifters: A Cross-Sectional Study by Osama R. Abdelraouf, Marwa Y. Ebrahim, Amr A. Abdel-aziem, Soheir M. Abdel-Rahman, Ahmed S. Yamani, Ahmad A. El Askary

“…To investigate the isokinetic concentric shoulder muscle strength values (peak torque normalized to body weight) in recreational weightlifters (RWL) and to compare the shoulder muscles agonist/antagonist ratios with nonweightlifters. …”
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Visualized Acupotomy Combined with Rehabilitation Training in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis by PAN Xigui, LIAN Xiaowen, FU Jiehui, ZHANG Zesheng, LIU Xuemei, XIU Zhongbiao

“…The visual analogue scale (VAS), the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scores, peak torque values of the quadriceps femoris (PT), and efficacy and safety before and after treatment were compared.ResultsAfter treatment, the VAS scores decreased in both groups, with the ultrasound needle knife group showing a more significant decrease compared with the conventional treatment group (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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Development and Characterization of Silibinin-Loaded Nanoemulsions: A Promising Mucoadhesive Platform for Enhanced Mucosal Drug Delivery by Ana Paula Santos Tartari, Joslaine Jacumazo, Ariane Krause Padilha Lorenzett, Rilton Alves de Freitas, Rubiana Mara Mainardes

“…<b>Objectives:</b> This study focuses on the development and characterization of SLB-loaded nanoemulsions designed for mucosal delivery. <b>Methods:</b> Nanoemulsions were prepared using the spontaneous emulsification method, guided by pseudoternary phase diagrams to determine selected component ratios. …”
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Model Parametrization-Based Genetic Algorithms Using Velocity Signal and Steady State of the Dynamic Response of a Motor by Mayra Cruz-Fernández, J. T. López-Maldonado, Omar Rodriguez-Abreo, Alondra Anahí Ortiz Verdín, J. Iván Amezcua Tinajero, Idalberto Macías-Socarrás, Juvenal Rodríguez-Reséndiz

“…Motors and their models have been extensively analyzed, studied, and parameterized using various techniques due to their broad applicability in motorering and industrial settings. However, most methods for obtaining model parameters require at least two averaged signals from the motor, such as torque, current, speed, position, or acceleration. …”
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Multimodal bearing fault classification under variable conditions: A 1D CNN with transfer learning by Tasfiq E. Alam, Md Manjurul Ahsan, Shivakumar Raman

“…To address resource constraints, less computationally intensive models offer feasible trade-offs, albeit at a slight accuracy cost. …”
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Robust Sliding Mode Control Based on Fractional Order Reaching Law for Rehabilitation Robots by Rim Jallouli-Khlif, Fatma Abdelhedi, Chadia Zayane, Ahmed Said Nouri, Nabil Derbel

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Influence of gold and blue heat treatments on mechanical properties and phase transformation behavior of flat-designed rotary instruments by Anne Rafaella Tenório Vieira, Guilherme Ferreira da Silva, Pablo Andrés Amoroso-Silva, Rodrigo Ricci Vivan, Thaine Oliveira Lima, Maria Carolina Guiotti de Oliveira, Marco Antonio Hungaro Duarte, Murilo Priori Alcalde

“…The torsion test was conducted to evaluate the torque (N.cm) and angular deflection (°) required for fracture (n=10). …”
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Power loss reduction of three-phase inverter in electric vehicle using variable switching frequency hybrid PWM by Anas Ibrahim, Mohamed Salem, Mahmood Swadi, Dahaman Ishak

“…The most important observation is that the VSF-HPWM is capable of increasing the efficiency of the traction inverter by 1–2 % compared to SVPWM during high speed and low torque operation, which is a typical operation condition in highway driving.…”
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Fracture Compression and Construct Stability with Variable Pitch Locking Screws in Cadaveric Specimens by Zachary A. Koroneos BS, Shelby Alwine BS, Peter Tortora BS, Michaela D. Pitcher BS, Christian Benedict BS, Hwabok Wee PhD., Allen Kunselman MA, Greg Lewis PhD., Michael Aynardi MD

“…Methods: Nine matched pairs of fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens were used to compare variable pitch locking screws and standard locking screws. …”
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Comparison of the Performance of Photovoltaic Power Generation-Consumption System with Push-Pull Converter under the Effect of Five Different Types of Controllers by Hilmi Zenk

“…The control of the DC voltage at different levels to be provided by the push-pull converter is performed by PI, fuzzy logic, fuzzy-tuned PI, 2-DOF PI, and fractional PID logic whose coefficients are selected by appropriate methods, respectively. The system efficiency and stability under the influence of these five different advanced controllers are compared. …”
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Robust Multi-Performances Control for Four-Link Manipulator Arm by Kuang-Hui Chi, Yung-Feng Hsiao, Chung-Cheng Chen

“…The linear quadratic regulator (LQR) method is often applied in the balance controlling space of the underactuated manipulator. …”
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Biomechanical Comparison of a Novel Facet Joint Fusion Fixation Device With Conventional Pedicle Screw Fixation Device: A Finite Element Analysis by Feilong Sun, Haiyang Qiu, Yufei Ji, Longchao Wang, Wei Lei, Yang Zhang

“…Methods A comprehensive three‐dimensional finite element model of the L3‐S1 lumbar spine was developed and validated. …”
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The effects of different ischemic conditioning on strength training recovery by Fan Zihan, Fu Yanqing, Wu Ying

“…The aim was to explore the impact of ischemic conditioning (IC) before or after strength training (ST) on recovery and to compare IC with traditional recovery methods (static stretching and foam rolling). …”
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Effects of Off-Season Heavy-Load Resistance Training on Lower Limb Mechanical Muscle Function and Physical Performance in Elite Female Team Handball Players by Bjørn Fristrup, Peter Krustrup, Anders Kløve Petz, Jesper Bencke, Mette K. Zebis, Per Aagaard

“…All study participants were tested before and after an eight-week period during the off-season phase, including assessments of maximal isometric knee extensor and flexor peak torque, rate of torque development, countermovement jump (CMJ) power/work, and sports-specific performance (maximal vertical countermovement jump height, sprint capacity, team handball-specific on-court agility). …”
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Optimal Control Gains Optimization for Mobile Robot Considering Dynamic Constraints by Sung-Chan Park, Min Kim, Hee-Mun Park, Jin-Hyun Park

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Reliability of isokinetic knee strength measurements in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Laura Muñoz-Bermejo, Jorge Pérez-Gómez, Fernando Manzano, Daniel Collado-Mateo, Santos Villafaina, José C Adsuar

“…Isokinetic dynamometry could be indicated as a method for measuring muscle strength training in children. …”
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Investigation of the Composite Motor Load in the Presence of Higher Harmonics in the Electrical Network by Ya. E. Shklyarskiy, K. K. Lobko, Yu. N. Kuznetsova, M. S. Vorobyov

“…The article discusses the methods of substitution of a compound motor load as a consumer of higher harmonics. …”
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Enhanced Sensorless Control of Switched Reluctance Motors Using Inertial Phase-locked Loop for Extended Speed Range by Zifeng Chen, Xijian Lin, Huayu Ji, Zehua Li, Hang Zhao, Dianxun Xiao

“…Sensorless control of switched reluctance motors (SRMs) often requires a hybrid mode combining low-speed pulse injection methods and high-speed model-based estimation. However, pulse injection causes unwanted audible noises and torque ripples. …”
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