Bench Testing and Modeling Analysis of Optimum Shifting Point of HMCVT by Yu Qian, Zhun Cheng, Zhixiong Lu

“…To decrease shift impact on agricultural tractors with HMCVT (Hydromechanical Continuously Variable Transmission) and find the best working point, the following methods are proposed in this paper: firstly, conducting all-factor method and response surface method (RSM) to design and carry out bench test of shift impact; secondly, using the basic linear fitting, RSM, and stepwise regression analysis to establish comprehensive mathematical models and selecting models with high prediction accuracy; thirdly, putting forward the method of determining the weight of variance to match parameters of three quality evaluation indexes with inconsistent correlation; finally, establishing the total shift quality evaluation index and obtaining the optimal shift working point. …”
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A roadmap from the bond strength to the grain-boundary energies and macro strength of metals by Xin Li, Hao Wu, Wang Gao, Qing Jiang

“…These findings build a physical picture across bond strength, grain-boundary energies and strength of metals by using easily accessible material properties and provide a robust method for the design of high-strength alloys.…”
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Analysing Devotees' Compliance and Health Protocols on Religious Worship During Pandemic Covid-19 In Indonesia by Yulita T. Retanubun, Moses Glorino. Rumambo Pandin, Maria Ardiiningsih Pandin

“…The method used in this study is quantitative research, with the design used being descriptive analysis and questionnaires and interviews as a tool for conducting research. …”
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Machine learning integrated with in vitro experiments for study of drug release from PLGA nanoparticles by Yu Sun, Shuhuai Qin, Yingli Li, Naimul Hasan, Yan Vivian Li, Jiangguo Liu

“…The results obtained from machine learning is then used as guidelines for designing new in vitro experiments to examine dependence of drug release profiles on those four factors. …”
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Web-of-Objects Based User-Centric Semantic Service Composition Methodology in the Internet of Things by Safina Showkat Ara, Zia Ush Shamszaman, Ilyoung Chong

“…In this paper, we propose a semantic functional module for user centric service composition in WoO platform. We design an ontology model for virtual object (ViO); it is the physical representation of real world objects. …”
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Online Coregularization for Multiview Semisupervised Learning by Boliang Sun, Guohui Li, Li Jia, Kuihua Huang

“…This paper paves a way to the design and analysis of online coregularization algorithms.…”
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Mapping the Nexus in the literature:The Influence of Entrepreneurial and Market Orientations on Supply Chain Agility by Andrea Lazarte-Aguirre

“…An analysis of the most relevant manuscripts on the topic supposes a gap in the existing literature; thus, such an analysis was performed to evaluate consensus and discrepancies between scholars. Design/methodology/approach – The literature review includes 13 papers published in Web of Science-indexed journals. …”
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Canonical Analysis Technique as an Approach to Determine Optimal Conditions for Lactic Acid Production by Lactobacillus helveticus ATCC 15009 by Marcelo Teixeira Leite, Marcos Antonio de Souza Barrozo, Eloizio Júlio Ribeiro

“…The experiments were carried out according to a central composite design with three center points. An empiric equation that correlated the concentration of lactic acid with the independent variables was proposed. …”
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Optimal New Sliding Mode Controller Combined with Modified Supertwisting Algorithm for a Perturbed Quadrotor UAV by Yassine El Houm, Ahmed Abbou, Moussa Labbadi, Mohamed Cherkaoui

“…This paper deals with the design of a novel modified supertwisting fast nonlinear sliding mode controller (MSTFNSMC) to stabilize a quadrotor system under time-varying disturbances. …”
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Coaction of Wind and Rain Effects on Large-Span Hyperbolic Roofs by Fangjin Sun, Zhonghao Xu, Daming Zhang, Yanlu Wang

“…The reference value of the average pressure coefficient of wind-driven rain on the surface of the roof is given, which provides a reference basis for the design of wind-driven rain on similar hyperbolic roofs.…”
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Research on Coordination of Fresh Produce Supply Chain in Big Market Sales Environment by Juning Su, Jiebing Wu, Chenguang Liu

“…To improve profits in a decentralized supply chain, based on analyzing the risk taken by each participant in the supply chain, we design a set of contracts which can coordinate this type of fresh produce supply chain with stochastic supply and stochastic demand, and controllable transportation time as well. …”
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Integrated Simulation Environment for Unmanned Autonomous Systems—Towards a Conceptual Framework by M. G. Perhinschi, M. R. Napolitano, S. Tamayo

“…The paper initiates a comprehensive conceptual framework for an integrated simulation environment for unmanned autonomous systems (UAS) that is capable of supporting the design, analysis, testing, and evaluation from a “system of systems” perspective. …”
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MPD-Model: A Distributed Multipreference-Driven Data Fusion Model and Its Application in a WSNs-Based Healthcare Monitoring System by Jibing Gong, Li Cui, Kejiang Xiao, Rui Wang

“…Next, to implement feature extraction of wrist-pulse data, we propose FEA, a light-weight adaptive feature extraction algorithm for time series sensed data. Simultaneously, we design TFD-Pattern that is a unique human pulse pattern. …”
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On the preparation and characterization of thin NiTi shape memory alloy wires for MEMS by Riccardo Casati, Maurizio Vedani, Syed A. M. Tofail, Calum Dikinson, Ausonio Tuissi

“…In particular, it was evaluated the performance of the SMA wires for actuators in terms of functional fatigue and thermo-mechanical properties by means of an experimental apparatus design ad hoc for these specific tests…”
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A Qualitative Review of Balance and Strength Performance in Healthy Older Adults: Impact for Testing and Training by Urs Granacher, Thomas Muehlbauer, Markus Gruber

“…., geriatrics, neurology, and exercise science) to (a) elucidate neuromuscular fall-risk factors, (b) develop and apply adequate fall-risk assessment tools that can be administered in clinical practice, and (c) develop and design effective intervention programs that have the potential to counteract a large number of fall-risk factors by ultimately reducing the number of falls in the healthy elderly. …”
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From classrooms to real-world contexts: enhancing vaccine education through open schooling by Hannah Kwella, Jana Schilbert, Amélie Tessartz, Annette Scheersoi

“…A qualitative study, which involved observations and interviews with students, scientists, and teachers, highlighted key success factors in developing student interest and engagement in the topic of vaccination: learner-centered design, interaction with experts, exposure to diverse professional environments, active science learning, and the integration of ethical aspects. …”
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The Influence of Tensile Strength Difference with Variable Gravel Sizes on the Hydraulic Fracture Propagation in the Conglomerate Reservoir by Junnian Chen

“…It is helpful to increase the understanding of the hydraulic fracture propagation under different gravel sizes in the conglomerate reservoir, and it can provide a reference for well distribution and hydraulic fracturing design.…”
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Diagnosis of carbon monoxide exposure in clinical research and practice: A scoping review. by Phil Moss, Natasha Matthews, Rosalie McDonald, Heather Jarman

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To undertake a scoping review to identify methods and diagnostic levels used in determining unintentional, non-fire related carbon monoxide exposure.<h4>Design</h4>Online databases and grey literature were searched from 1946 to 2023 identifying 80 papers where carbon monoxide levels were reported.…”
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Using Burstiness for Network Applications Classification by Hussein Oudah, Bogdan Ghita, Taimur Bakhshi, Abdulrahman Alruban, David J. Walker

“…Network traffic classification is a vital task for service operators, network engineers, and security specialists to manage network traffic, design networks, and detect threats. Identifying the type/name of applications that generate traffic is a challenging task as encrypting traffic becomes the norm for Internet communication. …”
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Bilateral Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty and Reconstruction of the Medial Tibial Plateau by an Asymmetric Cone in a Patient with Charcot Arthropathy by Spiros Tsamassiotis, Henning Windhagen, Max Ettinger

“…Therefore, we present a case in which sufficient primary stability could be achieved with an asymmetrical second-generation tibial cone with an anatomical design and implantation instruments adapted to the bony anatomy in the presence of severe tibial destruction on both sides. …”
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