Combining ability and heterosis for grain yield and yield component traits in maize (Zea mays L.) by V. Shasi Kiran Reddy, Digbijaya Swain*, Saswaty Priyadarshini Sahoo, Arjun Kumar Agarwal, Devraj Lenka, Mihir Ranjan Mohanty and Mandakini Kabi

“…A set of 28 F1s developed by 8 x 8 half diallel mating design and the resultant hybrids along with parents and standard checks were evaluated in Randomised Block Design (RBD) with three replications. …”
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Optimization of HPMC and Glycerine in Essence of Sheet Mask Containing Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. Extract and Snail Mucus (Achatina fulica) as A Moisturizer by Anjani Saskia Putri, Endang Diyah Ikasari, Ungsari Rizki Eka Purwanto

“…Optimization of HPMC and glycerine with a ratio of 0.3–3% HPMC and glycerine was carried out using the Design Expert 10 with Simplex Lattice Design method. …”
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Optimizing the WEEE Recovery Network Associated with Environmental Protection Awareness and Government Subsidy by Nonlinear Mixed Integer Programming by Yanan Bo, Yanqi Wang, Zhong Wan

“…Recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) plays an important role in protecting environment and conserving resources. Design of a more efficient WEEE recovery system is an imperative need for the relevant decision-makers, such as alleviation of overcapacity or insufficient recycling in many developing countries. …”
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Research on Impact Process of Lander Footpad against Simulant Lunar Soils by Bo Huang, Zhujin Jiang, Peng Lin, Daosheng Ling

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Oral English Auxiliary Teaching System Based on Deep Learning by Chenhui Qu, Yuanbo Li

“…According to the experimental results, two rounds of mixed-mode iterative loop design were performed for the mixed teaching mode. …”
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A Non-Pyrotechnic Heavy-Load Hold Down Release Mechanism for Space Gimbals by Jun Jiang, Chaoran Wei, Yuanzi Zhou, Qiang Zhang, Jiyang Zhang, Guoyong Zhao, Qiuxia Zhang

“…To address this problem, this paper presents the design of a novel non-pyrotechnic heavy-load hold down release mechanism (HDRM) based on shape memory alloy actuator. …”
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Overcoming single-technology limitations in digital heritage preservation: A study of the LiPhoScan 3D reconstruction model by Yao Wang, Wei Bi, Xiaodong Liu, Yan Wang

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Factors Associated With Reflective Practice Among Specialist Nurses in China: A Latent Profile Analysis by Lichun Xu, Liyu Lin, Aixuan Guan, Qingqing Wang, Feng Lin, Weicong Lin, Jing Li

“…ABSTRACT Aim The objective of this study was to investigate the level of reflective practice and its influencing factors among specialist nurses in Chinese tertiary general hospitals. Design A cross‐sectional study design was adopted. …”
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In Situ Creep Model Testing for the Tunnel Anchor Foundation of Xingkang Suspension Bridge in Luding of China by Lina Wen, Qiangong Cheng, Qiang Cheng, Xifeng Guo, Bin Zhang

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Plant Growth of Crop and Manglid Species (Magnolia champaca) on the Agroforestry Pattern by Aditya Hani, Levina Pieter Geraldine

“…The observations used experimental design by making experimental plots of manglid planting and crops of soybean and maize species. …”
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Push-Out Tests on Large Diameter and High Strength Welded Stud Connectors by Fei Yang, Yuqing Liu, Yongjun Li

“…The shear strength, shear stiffness, and ductility of these welded stud connectors were investigated and compared with the predictions by the equations recommended in existing design codes. The results show that the shear strength of welded stud connectors could be conservatively determined by Eurocode 4, while AASHTO LRFD will produce a suitable estimation. …”
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Ovine Eimeria infection, OPG and determinants in and around Gondar town, Ethiopia by Senait Belay, Desie Sheferaw

“…A cross-sectional study design was employed and the study was conducted from November 2017 to May 2018. …”
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Support for Early Childhood to Develop Social Skills: Project Method in Learning Process What is the Impact? by Siti Nurhidayah, Amir Syamsudin, Alfina Damayanti

“…This type of research is quantitative and uses a pre-experimental research method. The research design used is the group Pretest- Posttest Design which invites a total of 12 children aged 6 years. …”
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Field Monitoring and Numerical Analysis of the Reinforced Concrete Foundation of a Large-Scale Wind Turbine by Yanming Zhou, Xinxi Liu, Zongwei Deng, Qian-Feng Gao

“…The findings would provide guidance for the foundation design of onshore wind turbines in hilly areas.…”
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Simulation Study on Dynamics of Hydraulic Turbines Used in Drilling Engineering by Yijin Zeng, Jin Wang, Shidong Ding, Haobo Zhou, Yanbin Zang, Fangtao Li

“…This paper provided a detailed turbine design and a design method of turbine blade shape. …”
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Controlling Dielectric and Magnetic Properties of PVdF/Magnetite Nanocomposite Fibre Webs by A. P. Venugopal, O. Cespedes, S. J. Russell

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Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise Characteristics by Xiaoqing Sun, Yi Shen, Lai Yang, Huafang Liang

“…Firstly, we conduct noise experiment testing, identify the frequency band of aerodynamic noise using a coherence analysis method, and design orthogonal experiments to further optimize pipeline noise. …”
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Validation and reliability of a visualization and relaxation exercise program for enhancing speed climbing performance by Eduard Emor Kumenap, Fredrik Alfrets Makadada, Glady Sukma Perdana, Vlad Adrian Geantă, Ilham Ilham

“… Introduction and Objective: This study aimed to design, validate, and evaluate the reliability of a visualization and relaxation exercise program to improve speed climbing performance. …”
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Training of Competitive Graduates Based on the Educational Standard of the ITMO University by A. A. Shekhonin, A. O. Voznesenskaya, A. V. Bakholdin, O. A. Gavrilina

“…An interdisciplinary content of educational programs together with orientation to individualization of education and introduction of advanced educational technologies including design, digital, network etc. provides a stable technology platform to achieve the standard requirements for learning outcomes.…”
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AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT THE DETERMINATION OF THE RIGHT FEE IN BATHING CONCESSIONS by Pierluigi Morano, Leonardo Damiani, Paola Amoruso, Debora Anelli, Felicia Di Liddo, Francesco Tajani

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