Adaptive Fixed-Time 6-DOF Coordinated Control of Multiple Spacecraft Formation Flying with Input Quantization by Shiyu Wang, Ruixia Liu, Lihua Wen

“…This paper investigates the fixed-time coordinated control problem of six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) dynamic model for multiple spacecraft formation flying (SFF) with input quantization, where the communication topology is assumed directed. …”
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LGBT RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS: SOCIAL WORK AND THE FIGHT AGAINST THE LGBTPHOBIC DISCOURSE OF “GAY CURE” by Leonardo Mozdzenski, Albert de Albuquerque

“…The findings can be arranged into five analytical categories: the cis-hetero-compulsory rhetoric, the "freedom of thought" rhetoric, the "right to choose" rhetoric, the neoconservative rhetoric and the religious rhetoric. …”
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Joint frequency and DOA estimation using spatial-temporal co-prime sampling with off-grid sources by Wang-han LYU, Hua-li WANG, Shan-xiang MU, Feng LIU

“…A method of joint frequency and direction of arrival (DOA) estimation using spatial-temporal co-prime sam-pling with off-grid sources was proposed to solve the problem of two-dimensional (2D) mismatches of signals.Firstly,the received signal was sampled by spatio-temporal co-prime sampling technique to construct 2D sparse reconstruction model with the filled coarray.Then the frequency mismatch term and angle mismatch term were incorporated into the re-ceived data model.Based on the above modified model,an improved greedy algorithm was presented to obtain the fre-quency mismatch and angle mismatch by estimating the spectrum leakage terms jointly.So the 2D off-grid sources can be corrected to accurate positions.The method can increase the degrees of freedom (DOF) in the space-frequency domain.Moreover,the method has reduced the amount of computation,and it can improve the frequency and DOA estimation accuracy in the meantime.Simulation results demonstrate the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed approach.…”
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Research on an Adaptive Motion Planning Method for Multi-joint Hyper-redundant Robots by Luo Shuangbao, Zeng Fengfei, Zeng Xiaoshan, Qiang Hua, Wang Xiaoyang

“…Finally, a simulation model containing 12 joints and (24+1） degrees of freedom is constructed， and the effectiveness of the adaptive motion planning method for the entire process of robot operation is verified.…”
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Die vrede van Münster/Westfale en die betekenis daarvan vir die vestiging van die gereformeerde godsdiens aan die Kaap by V. E. d'Assonville

“…The Peace Treaty finally enabled the Dutch to proceed — now for the first time in total freedom — with their sea voyages to India and the Far East. …”
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Numerical Investigation of Pull-In Instability in a Micro-Switch MEMS Device through the Pseudo-Spectral Method by P. Di Maida, G. Bianchi

“…A numerical comparison is presented between a pseudo-spectral and a Finite Element (FE) approximation of the problem, both methods employing the same number of degrees of freedom. It is shown that the pseudo-spectral method appears more effective in accurately approximating the behavior of the cantilever near its tip. …”
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Workspace Analysis of Auxiliary Slag Cleaning Device of TBM based on Monte Carlo Method by Jia Liangfei, Ma Chaofeng, Liu Kai

“…Aiming at the current rock burst problems encountered in hard rock excavation construction，a set of six-degree-of-freedom automatic excavation equipment which can replace the current artificial slag and can work well in a narrow working space is designed.The specific design is on the basis of the traditional excavating machine，two telescopic arm structures and a swing arm structure are added，and each rod length and each joint variable are set by kinematically modeling the mechanical arm.The design overcomes the problem of the small amount of operable space and the protection of the supporting I-beam for the pre-supported tunnel，and expands the working space of the conventional excavation equipment in a narrow space.The overall structure of the excavation equipment and the kinematics modeling process are expounded.By using the characteristics of Monte Carlo method in random number application，the workspace of this device is simulated.At the same time，the joint parameters are reversed and verified.The results are in line with the expected joint operating range.The slag cleaning device can improve the working efficiency of cleaning the gravel caused by rock burst，and can reduce the construction cost of the hard rock tunneling.…”
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Aeroelastic Vibrations and Stability in Cyclic Symmetric Domains by Bernard Lalanne, Maurice Touratier

“…In this way, aerodynamic forces may be obtained as general as required, depending on successive time derivatives of degrees of freedom in addition to themselves. Finally, some special cases are given and stability is studied for a cyclic periodic blade assembly, even when mistuning between sectors can occur.…”
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Gust Mitigation of Micro Air Vehicles Using Passive Articulated Wings by Adetunji Oduyela, Nathan Slegers

“…In order to analyze how passive articulation affects performance of micro air vehicles in gusty environments, an efficient 8 degree-of-freedom model is developed. Experimental validation of the proposed mathematical model was accomplished using flight test data of an articulated micro air vehicle obtained from a high resolution indoor tracking facility. …”
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Les services de Santé Sexuelle et Reproductive en Tunisie. Résultats d’une recherche qualitative auprès des jeunes usagers by Atf Gherissi, Francine Tinsa

“…The data collection and analysis respected the integrity of the respondents (World Medical Association, 2008) such as anonymity, confidentiality, freedom to participate in the group interviews and to answer the questions in the preferred language. …”
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Die kerkorde van die Ned. Geref. Kerk: uitgangspunte ten opsigte van Skrif, belydenis en kerkorde by P. J. Strauss

“…On the other hand, the church may endeavour to keep up with the times to such an extent that it exchanges Scriptures as a point of departure for humankind itself: It chooses to be liberal in the sense of an unrestricted freedom for humankind. …”
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Design and Optimization of Support and Drive System for Magnetic Levitation Air Compressor for Fuel Cells by Enhui Xing, Qi Gao, Yuanqi Dong, Wenxin Bai

“…The 5-degree-of-freedom active magnetic bearings (5-DOF AMB) and high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motor (HPMSM) were combined and applied to energy-recovery-type air compressors for fuel cells, which gives full play to the advantages of both and meets the design requirements for air compressors in fuel cells. …”
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Reduced Order Modeling for Direct Time-Response Analysis Using the Enhanced Craig–Bampton Method by Seung-Hwan Boo, Cheolgyu Hyun, San Kim, Chaemin Lee

“…Reduced order modeling allows large finite element models to be represented with significantly fewer degrees of freedom while retaining essential dynamic characteristics. …”
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Introduction: Content, Design and Structure of Major Databases with Historical Longitudinal Population Data by George Alter, Kees Mandemakers, Hélène Vézina

“…Authors were given the freedom to discuss a range of practical and technical decisions from evaluating archival sources to crowdsourcing data entry. …”
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Trajectory Planning of Energy Consumption Optimal Redundant Manipulators with Constraints by Yuanfei Zhou, Haitao Tang

“…The proposed method is verified by experiments on a three-degree-of-freedom redundant manipulator at the same time. The research results show that the simulation and the actual measurement obtain the same expected optimal trajectory tracking performance， and the energy consumption after trajectory optimization is significantly reduced by about 56.32%， which verifies the effectiveness of the proposed trajectory planning optimization method.…”
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Condição humana, condição cidadã: um ensaio sobre a dignidade da política e os desafios do novo Estado democrático by Adelia Maria Miglievich Ribeiro

“…Starting from Hanna Arendts concept of action as freedom that makes possible the construction of the public space, the article discusses the dignity of politics expressed in the exercise of power as an inherent element of the human condition. …”
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A cidadania, o universalismo e a diferença by Paulo Manuel Costa

“…This process also seems to involve moving away from rigid and dogmatic readings of the liberal principles and the refusal of non-liberal claims and principles, particularly those that question the freedom of individuals against the political power and social groups.…”
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Magnetic field control over the axial character of Higgs modes in charge-density wave compounds by Dirk Wulferding, Jongho Park, Takami Tohyama, Seung Ryong Park, Changyoung Kim

“…This indicates that the axial character is directly related to magnetic degrees of freedom. Our approach opens up an in-situ control over the axial character of emergent Higgs modes.…”
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A Guiding Line? Rethinking the Road in American Post-Apocalyptic Narratives by Cécile DO HUU

“…From western films to road movies, the road has become a specific space-time woven from the mythologies of the Frontier, wilderness, progress, as well as an imaginary of freedom and new beginnings. However, traditional road representations now face technological advances, environmental consciousness, and global crisis. …”
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“Back and Forth Between the Sea and the Mountain”: Negative Mobility and Transnationalism in Hualing Nieh’s Mulberry and Peach by Grazia Micheli

“…Bauman wrote in 1998, and travelling is within everyone’s reach, a clichéd idea that evokes images of freedom and self-realisation. Yet immigrants’ tales often reveal that mobility and transnational ties can be negative and alienating. …”
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