A novel lubricating method of oil pump with self-adaptive adjustment function for transmission by Yangfeng Cao, Dazhou Liu, Peng Zhang, Hao Zhou, Shengdun Zhao

“…This paper aims to develop a mechatronic system for gearbox lubrication to replace traditional forced and splash lubrication. …”
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Muscle-Driven Total Knee Replacement Stability with Virtual Ligaments by Alexandre Galley, Emma Donnelly, Ilya Borukhov, Brent Lanting, Ryan Willing

“…Differences in joint control methods identified the need for muscle forces providing active joint stability, while differences in the effects of the virtual ligament models identified the importance of physiological representations of collateral ligaments during testing.…”
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Results of replacing fish meal with insect protein in carp feeds by O. Deren, O. Bernakevych, L. Bobeliak, N. Hrytsyshyna, M. Koryliak

“…The control group of fish received a basic diet; in Experiment 1 black soldier fly meal was added to the feed to replace 100% of soybean meal, in Experiment 2 – to replace 100% of fish meal, in Experiment 3 – to replace 50% of fish meal. …”
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The use of a combination of Diclofenac and Orphenadrine for analgesia in knee replacement by M. V. Kuzmina, I. V. Shlyk, V. A. Panafidina, A. A. Kozhevin, Yu. S. Polushin, V. O. Krivov

“…The objective was to assess the effectiveness and safety of the use of a fixed combination of Diclofenac and Orphenadrine (Neodolpasse) for analgesia  in patients who underwent knee replacement.Materials and methods. 40 patients who underwent knee replacement in conditions of combined spinal-conduction analgesia (femoral nerve  block) were included into the study. …”
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The practice of application and features of the control of oligosaccharides in the production of specialized food products. A review by E. A. Yurova, N. V. Ananyeva

“…The aim of this  review is analysis of possibilities of using  oligosaccharides in production of specialized  milk-based food products and  methods for controlling quality, safety  and  effectiveness of inclusion of such products into  a diet. …”
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Research on the Optimization of the PID Control Method for an EOD Robotic Manipulator Using the PSO Algorithm for BP Neural Networks by Yunkang Zhou, Xiaohui He, Faming Shao, Xiangpo Zhang

“…This research has theoretical value and reference significance for the control methods and improvements in EOD robotic manipulators.…”
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Design of an Unsteady Smoke Simulation System for the Airworthiness Verification of Smoke Detection in Aircraft Cargo Compartments Based on the Adaptive Flow Control Method by Xiyuan Chen, Pengxiang Wang, Xinru Wang, Taian Zhao, Shanghua Guo, Jianzhong Yang

“…The proposed closed-loop adaptive flow control method for simulated smoke approximates the unsteady process of actual fire smoke. …”
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Better before–better after: efficacy of prehabilitation for older patients with osteoarthritis awaiting total hip replacement—a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in... by May Arna Risberg, Are Hugo Pripp, Astrid Bergland, Odd-Einar Svinøy, Gunvor Hilde

“…The primary objective of this study is to assess the effect of a tailored prehabilitation programme of older patients awaiting primary surgery for total hip replacement on physical function measured by walking speed within 1 week after intervention as well as 6 weeks and 3 months after TJA surgery.Methods and analysis This is a single-blinded randomised controlled trial. …”
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Effect of a smart ring-assisted physiotherapeutic intervention on the postoperative outcomes 12 months after a total knee replacement (SmarTKRing): protocol for a randomised contro... by Ville Mattila, Antti Eskelinen, Aleksi Reito, Joni Hautala, Laura Koriseva

“…The primary aim of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a smart ring-assisted physiotherapeutic intervention in improving outcomes, as measured by the Oxford Knee Score (OKS), 12 months after a TKR.Methods and analysis We are conducting this randomised controlled trial at Coxa Hospital for Joint Replacement in Finland, where participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention with smart ring-supported physiotherapeutic intervention or a usual care control group in a 1:1 ratio in patients undergoing TKR surgery. …”
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Intranasal Insulin Diminishes Postoperative Delirium and Elevated Osteocalcin and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement: A Randomized, Do... by Yang M, Zhou L, Long G, Liu X, Ouyang W, Xie C, He X

“…However, its impact on postoperative delirium and insulin sensitivity biomarkers remains unknown.Aim: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was to evaluate whether intranasal insulin reduces the incidence and severity of postoperative delirium (POD) in older patients undergoing joint replacement, and its effect on insulin sensitivity-related biomarkers.Methods: 212 older patients (≥ 65 years) were randomly assigned to receive either 40 IU of intranasal insulin (n=106) or a placebo (n=106) for 8 days. …”
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Impact of increasing post-filter ionised calcium target on regional citrate anticoagulation efficacy in ICU continuous renal replacement therapy: the non-inferiority randomised con... by Mona Assefi, Jean-Michel Constantin, Elodie Baron, Noemie Clavieras, Rayan Braik, Arthur James, Florian Blanchard

“…We hypothesise that a higher post-filter iCa target (0.35–0.45 mmol/L) can provide comparable circuit patency while potentially reducing adverse effects associated with citrate administration.Methods and analysis This multicentre randomised controlled non-inferiority trial will compare a low post-filter iCa target (0.25–0.35 mmol/L) with a higher post-filter iCa target (0.35–0.45 mmol/L) in patients undergoing RCA-CRRT in the intensive care unit. …”
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Can a Mixture of Farnesene Isomers Avert the Infestation of Aphids in Sugar Beet Crops? by Denise Kuhn, Nils Nägele, Till Tolasch, Georg Petschenka, Johannes L. M. Steidle

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Analysis of inpatient costs in patients with knee osteoarthritis treated by implantation of total condylar knee endoprosthesis by Pejčić Ana, Radunović Aleksandar, Vulović Maja

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Research on synchronous radiation scanning transmission X-ray microscopy system closed-loop control method by YAO Zhen, JIAO Yuchen, ZHAO Bo, SUN Tianxiao, ZHANG Yufei, GUO Zhi, WANG Yong, XU Zijian, LI Haitao, LIU Haigang, ZHANG Xiangzhi, TAI Renzhong

“…However, the STXM system operates within a complex environment where the impact of external vibrations on imaging quality is increasingly problematic.PurposeThis study aims to develop a closed loop control method for the vibration of STXM system to improve imaging quality.MethodsFirst of all, system vibration between the Fresnel zone plate (FZP) and the sample was analyzed in detail, so did the vibration suppression methods. …”
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A Nonlinear Dynamic Current Deviation Control Method for Suppressing Continuous Commutation Failures in UHVDC Systems by Bo YUAN, Ying WANG, Hua SHAO, Qianmao ZHANG, Liangdong QIN, Ningning LIU, Zhihui DAI

“…Aiming at the continuous commutation failures in LCC-HVDC systems, a nonlinear dynamic current deviation control method is proposed. The operation curve of current deviation controller is dynamically adjusted according to the severity of AC faults. …”
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Robot Floor-Tiling Control Method Based on Finite-State Machine and Visual Measurement in Limited FOV by Shun Wang, Huixing Zhou, Zhongyue Zhang, Xiaoyu Zheng, Yannan Lv

“…Therefore, advanced technology applied in floor tiling is highly demanded to replace the traditional manual method. On the context, the automatic method of floor tiling may promote the transformation and upgrading of the industry. …”
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SMS text message-delivered pain self-management intervention for patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery: protocol for a randomised controlled type 1 hybrid effectivenes... by Rachelle Buchbinder, Paul Glare, Claire Ashton-James, Ali Gholamrezaei, David Liew, Amy Gray McNeilage, Andrew Hardidge, Elizabeth Walkley, Charlotte Heldreich

“…The current protocol describes a trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of an SMS text message-delivered intervention designed to support patients’ engagement with pain self-management strategies and improve clinical pain outcomes after total knee replacement surgery.Methods and analysis A hybrid, type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial will be conducted at a private hospital in Australia. …”
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Rectal versus vaginal progesterone administration for luteal phase support in the hormone replacement therapy frozen embryo transfer (HRT-FET) cycle: protocol for a non-inferiority... by Peter Humaidan, Birgit Alsbjerg

“…The reason for comparing the two routes of administration is that rectal administration has been suggested to be more patient friendly.Methods and analysis This study is a randomised controlled trial comparing the ongoing pregnancy rate (OPR) at week 12 in HRT-FET cycles after rectal administered progesterone as the only administered progesterone compared with a vaginal luteal phase support regimen. …”
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Microcirculatory and Hemostatic Changes in Patients after Endoprosthetic Hip Joint Replacement by P. V. Gromov, K. G. Shapovalov

“…Objective: to estimate the values of microcirculation, hemostasis, and fibrinolysis in patients after hip joint replacement. Subjects and methods. Thirty-two patients were examined after total endoprosthetic hip joint replacement (TEHJR). …”
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Benefit from regular versus leakage-related exchange of voice prostheses in patients post-laryngectomy considering complication rates and patient satisfaction feedback—a randomized... by Michał Żurek, Małgorzata Czesak, Daniel Majszyk, Anna Rzepakowska

“…Our study was designed to estimate the benefit of regular versus leakage-related replacement of the voice prosthesis. Study Design. Randomized case−controlled trials. …”
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