MoonCrab: Design and tests of novel hybrid locomotion rover by Paweł Tomiło

“…In response to these challenges, this paper presents the design and functional validation of a prototype MoonCrab rover, equipped with an innovative crawling mechanism as an alternative to classical wheeled systems. …”
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Research on Correlation of the Flow Condensation Pressure Drop inside the Micro-fin Tube by Shen Daoming, Liu Yaping, Gui Chao, Xia Jinhong, Xue Songtao

“…Based on the pressure drop experimental data of R134a, the functional relationship between Фv/Фl and Xtt was fitted again and referred to the computing mechanism of Goto et al. for correlation. …”
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PECVD application to obtain polymer coated graphene nanoplatelets and development of new epoxy nanocomposites by Duygu Yanardag, Gulnare Ahmetli, Mustafa Karaman, Suheyla Kocaman

“…In this study, graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were synthesized from graphite by a liquid-phase exfoliation (layer separation) method, and their surfaces were functionalized with poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA) by using the rotatingbed plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) method. …”
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Dynamic Response Analysis of Segmental Lining under Ground Shock: A Simplified Calculation Method by Shihao Wang, Ke Wang, Yong Wang, Yi Liu, Zhongyuan Xu, Shaoliu Liu

“…Using this method, the dynamic response of a subway tunnel lining is calculated, the change in joint force is studied, and the influence of the angle between the load and the center of the minimum segment and the wavelength–diameter ratio on the peak joint force is examined. …”
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Characterization of Nonstationary Mode Interaction of Bridge by Considering Deterioration of Bearing by Gang S. Chen, Feng Xiao, Wael Zatar, J. Leroy Hulsey

“…Evaluating a bridge’s health condition requires the testing of a variety of physical quantities including bridge dynamic responses and the evaluation of the functions of varied bridge subsystems. In this study, both the acceleration of the deck and the dynamic rotational angle of the bearings in a long-span steel girder bridge were measured when the bridge system was excited by passing-by vehicles. …”
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Obstacle Avoidance Planning of Manipulator Joints Based on an Improved Artificial Potential Field Method by Yue Xu, Zhou Haibo, Shao Yanpeng, Lu Shuai, Xu Wangbei, Deng Yuxin

“…The APF obstacle avoidance planning is performed in the joint space to reduce the number of inverse kinematics and the sudden change of joint angles. The collision and target unreachability problems in the path planning are solved by improving the repulsive and gravitational potential field functions. …”
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Descending perineum syndrome in children: Pathophysiology and diagnosis by M. D. Levin

“…A total of 194 patients aged 5 days to 15 years were examined and divided into 2 groups: Group 1 consisted of 65 patients without anorectal anomalies (AA); Group 2 comprised 129 patients, including 66 children with functional constipation,55 with AA and visible fistulas, who were preoperatively examined, and 8 patients with anorectal angle (ARA), who were postoperatively examined. …”
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Entre letra e imagen: el cine intersticial de Gustavo Fontán by Eduardo A. Russo

“…But it is during the last few years, by deepening the essayistic angle of an intermedia territory, that his itinerary has displayed renewed relationships between his writings and films. …”
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An island flap based on the anterior branch of the superficial temporal artery for perioral defects by Bhattacharya V, Reddy Ganji, Bashir Sheikh, Goyal Sunish

“…The functional and aesthetic results are gratifying with minimal donor site morbidity.…”
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Sensitivity Analysis of E-B model for Axial Zoned Concrete-Faced Rockfill Dam by WANG Yazhong, LIANG Qinzheng, WANG Dong, ZHOU Zeze, YU Yuhong, LIU Xiang

“…To study the influence of the parameters of the E-B model on the numerical simulation of stress and deformation of the axial zoned CFRD, this paper takes the parameters of the Duncan-Chang E-B model as random variables, takes dam settlement, the deflection of the face slab and axial stress of the face slab as objective functions, and studies the material parameter sensitivity of the axial zoned CFRD through the orthogonal test. …”
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Le rôle de la distance dans l’organisation des pratiques et des paysages agricoles : l’exemple du fonctionnement des exploitations laitières dans l’arc atlantique by Maxime Marie, Abdelkrim Bensaid, Daniel Delahaye

“…This diversity then sends back to the dynamics of changes of agricultural systems relating to the land concentration (increase of the farms’ size, land consolidation), relating to the production system (specialization, intensification) and relating to the farms functioning (mechanization, automation, development of cooperative societies).…”
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Three-layered films enable efficient passive radiation cooling of buildings by Guo Yi

“…Top layer of the composite film was hydrophobic (a contact angle of 117°) and allowed the rolling of water droplets to remove most of the surface dust. …”
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Analysis of the kinematic pattern of free throw by wheelchair basketball athletes: a systematic review. by Hugo Vinícius de Oliveira Silva, Karina Santos Guedes de Sá, José Irineu Gorla, Anselmo Athayde Costa E Silva, Dernival Bertoncello

“…The discussion regarding the non-utilization of quantitative data based on functional classification (FC) in WCB has become considerably important for research due to its impact on athletes' careers. …”
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Synergistic effects of surfactant blends on lignite dust wettability. by Xinhui Luo, Xueming Fang, Jie Liu, Henglin Liu, Jiajia Zou, Yuanxi Xu, Xingxing Liang, Wei Sun

“…It was found that the selected lignite dust has high ash and low moisture content and contains many hydrophobic functional groups, resulting in poor wettability by water. …”
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Non-absorbable surgical sutures versus autologous tendons in the reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligaments: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Xu Liu, Gaoming Liu, Yusheng Li, Wenhao Lu, Linyuan Pan, Hongfu Jin, Wenfeng Xiao

“…Knee function will be assessed using the Kujala score, Lysholm score and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) knee function score. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Simulation Studies on the Flow Field Effects of Three Artificial Fish Reefs by Peng Guo, Shuo Zhang, Shishi Zhu, Zhaoyang Jiang

“…This paper focuses on three artificial reefs with different functionalities that are to be placed in the marine pasture in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, investigating the effects of different incoming current velocities and headward current angles on their flow field effects and aiming to explore the flow field effects of the three reefs and analyze the functionality of their flow fields and flow regimes on the sea area. …”
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Research on fault location method for distribution lines based on additional inductance strategy by Weiji Zhou, Jun Lin, Zekun Long, Feifei Liu, Mingfei He

“…For asymmetrical short-circuit faults, the fault voltage is calculated from current and voltage measurements at both ends of the line, and the ratio of positive to negative sequence voltages is used to compensate for the phase angle and generate fault location functions. For symmetrical short-circuit faults, the voltage ratio between two faulted phases eliminates asynchronous angles, facilitating the derivation of fault location functions. …”
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Evaluation of Simulated Weightlessness Model of Hindlimb Unloading Miniature Pigs and Their Tissue Damage by TU Yingxin, JI Yilan, WANG Fei, YANG Dongming, WANG Dongdong, SUN Zhixin, DAI Yuexin, WANG Yanji, KAN Guanghan, WU Bin, ZHAO Deming, YANG Lifeng

“…Objective To establish a weightlessness simulation animal model using miniature pigs, leveraging the characteristic of multiple systems’ tissue structures and functions similar to those of humans, and to observe pathophysiological changes, providing a new method for aerospace research. …”
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Smart Tools for Smart Learning: IoT-Based Landslide Early Warning System with TILT Sensors and Apps by Fatmaryanti Siska Desy, Al Hakim Yusro, Widoyoko Sugeng Eko Putro, Akhdinirwanto Raden Wakhid

“…The goal is to develop an educational yet functional system to enhance students’ understanding of landslide mechanics and real-time monitoring for early warning. …”
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Improving Anti-Protein-Fouling Property of Polyacrylonitrile Ultrafiltration Membrane by Grafting Sulfobetaine Zwitterions by Hong Meng, Qiang Cheng, Haizhi Wang, Chunxi Li

“…Zwitterions show great superiority in the field of polymer membrane surface functionalization, as the synthesis process is simple, the adaptability of functional groups is strong, and zwitterions with strong hydration capacity in aqueous solutions can inhibit protein adsorption. …”
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