Chaotic Behaviour Investigation of a Front Opposed-Hemispherical Spiral-Grooved Air Bearing System by Cheng-Chi Wang

“…Studies show that some of the design problems encountered are dynamic and include critical speed, nonlinearity, gas film pressure, unbalanced rotors, and even poor design, all of which can result in the generation of chaotic aperiodic motion and instability under certain conditions. …”
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Oriental Hydrocyphon (Coleoptera: Scirtidae: Scirtinae): Seven New Species from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and India by Hiroyuki Yoshitomi

“…Application Specific Instruction-set Processors (ASIPs) expose to the designer a large number of degrees of freedom. Accurate and rapid simulation tools are needed to explore the design space. …”
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Review of Root-Mean-Square Error Calculation Methods for Large Deployable Mesh Reflectors by Sichen Yuan

“…In the design of a large deployable mesh reflector, high surface accuracy is one of ultimate goals since it directly determines overall performance of the reflector. …”
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Adaptive Gain Scheduled Semiactive Vibration Control Using a Neural Network by Kazuhiko Hiramoto, Taichi Matsuoka, Katsuaki Sunakoda

“…Parameters such as weight and bias in the ANN are optimized by the genetic algorithm (GA). The proposed design method is applied to semiactive control design of a base-isolated building with a semiactive damper. …”
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Game-Theory-Based Multi-Objective Optimization for Enhancing Environmental and Social Life Cycle Assessment in Steel–Concrete Composite Bridges by David Martínez-Muñoz, Jose V. Martí, Víctor Yepes

“…The design of bridges must balance sustainability and construction simplicity. …”
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Thin-Film LSCs Based on PMMA Nanohybrid Coatings: Device Optimization and Outdoor Performance by S. M. El-Bashir, O. A. AlHarbi, M. S. AlSalhi

“…Two designs of TLSCs had been prepared and characterized. …”
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Homeomorphism Mapping Based Neural Networks for Finite Time Constraint Control of a Class of Nonaffine Pure-Feedback Nonlinear Systems by Jianhua Zhang, Quanmin Zhu, Yang Li, Xueli Wu

“…The procedure, based on homeomorphism mapping and backstepping, effectively deals with constraint control and design difficulty induced by pure-feedback structure. …”
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Influence of Distribution Modulus on the Compressive Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Coarse Aggregate (UHPC-CA) by Zhihui Yu, Lishan Wu, Cong Zhang, Toshiyuki Bangi

“…The results show that the revised design process of UHPC-CA yielded more excellent products with better workability and compressive strength. …”
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling of Microfluidic Channel for Dielectrophoretic BioMEMS Application by Wan Shi Low, Nahrizul Adib Kadri, Wan Abu Bakar bin Wan Abas

“…The design was validated by hydrodynamic flow simulation using COMSOL Multiphysics v4.2a software. …”
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A review of theories, pedagogies and vocabulary learning tasks of English vocabulary learning apps for Chinese EFL learners by Li Congxin

“…However, there has been insufficient discussion about the fundamental language learning theories and pedagogies underlying app design. This study aims to fill this gap by conceptualising and theorising the design of English vocabulary learning apps with a focused analysis of their task features with relation to vocabulary learning strategies (VLS), language learning theories and pedagogies. …”
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Metamaterial‐Enabled Hybrid Receive Coil for Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Capabilities by Xia Zhu, Ke Wu, Stephan W. Anderson, Xin Zhang

“…Abstract Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) relies on high‐performance receive coils to achieve optimal signal‐to‐noise ratio (SNR), but conventional designs are often bulky and complex. Recent advancements in metamaterial technology have led to the development of metamaterial‐inspired receive coils that enhance imaging capabilities and offer design flexibility. …”
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Modeling and Assessment of a Biomass Gasification Integrated System for Multigeneration Purpose by Shoaib Khanmohammadi, Kazem Atashkari, Ramin Kouhikamali

“…Also, in the present study, a detailed parametric analysis of multigeneration system for undersigning the behavior of objective functions with changing design parameters and obtaining the optimal design parameters of the system is done as well. …”
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Safety Identifying of Integral Abutment Bridges under Seismic and Thermal Loads by Narges Easazadeh Far, Majid Barghian

“…In this paper, the safety of IABs—designed by AASHTO LRFD bridge design code—under combination of thermal and seismic loads is studied. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Flow Behavior for Reverse Circulation Drill Bit with Inserted Swirl Vanes by Cheng Yang, Jianliang Jiang, Bo Qi, Guoqing Cui, Liyong Zhang, Yunwang Chen, Pinlu Cao

“…A swirling drill bit designed with an integrated vane swirler was developed to improve reverse circulation in down-the-hole hammer drilling. …”
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A Comparative Study of Seismic Performance Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures Using Chinese and African Seismic Codes by Musaab Suliman, Liang Lu

“…However, the Chinese code can be applied in African projects considering the African soil classifications, and seismic weight are adjusted to meet the African design criteria.…”
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Research on Cab Vibration Control Based on Parameter Hierarchical Interaction Model by Enyong Xu, Shuilong He, Weiguang Zheng, Tao Tang, Chao Li, Qibai Huang

“…The associated vibration transfer paths of cabs are studied by using a hierarchical analysis method of a parameter index. The multiobjective design analysis is carried out by using the multiparameter joint optimisation design. …”
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Study on the Confidence and Reliability of the Mean Seismic Probability Risk Model by Xiao-Lei Wang, Da-Gang Lu

“…The mean seismic probability risk model has widely been used in seismic design and safety evaluation of critical infrastructures. …”
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MUBEM & SAC: STEM Based Science and Nature Camp by Hasan Zuhtu Okulu, Ayse Oguz-Unver, Sertac Arabacioglu

“…The idea behind the MUBEM & SAC: STEM based science and nature camp was a transformation of scientific knowledge into artifacts using the engineering design process and scientific inquiry. The goals of the camp were developing an integrative science perspective in accordance with the nature of STEM education, supporting career choices of participants for STEM fields, experiencing outdoor learning environments and researches with real scientists, internalizing engineering design process by creating artifacts, and comprehending interaction with nature and science. …”
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Pengembangan Modul Ajar Matematika Berbasis Nilai-Nilai Budaya Bugis Terintegrasi Dimensi Profil Pelajar Pancasila by Fitriani A Fitriani A, Muhammad Rusli Baharuddin, Rosmalah Yanti, Erni Erni

“…This research approach uses Development Research (R&D) with research implementation stages following the Four D Model (4D) which consists of four development stages, namely: Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The Define stage includes literature study activities and field surveys for the purposes of problem identification and need analysis, the Design stage includes initial product design activities, the Develop stage includes expert validation activities, product revisions, one-on-one and small group trials, and the Disseminate stage includes socialization activities fieldwork and final product revisions. …”
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Development of Assistive Robots Using International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health: Concept, Applications, and Issues by Hideyuki Tanaka, Masahiro Yoshikawa, Eimei Oyama, Yujin Wakita, Yoshio Matsumoto

“…The goal of the framework is the realization of the life design and the improvement of the quality of life using assistive technologies. …”
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