Development of Real-Time Maneuver Library Generation Technique for Implementing Tactical Maneuvers of Fixed-Wing Aircraft by Do hyeon Lee, Chang-Joo Kim, Man Jung Heo, Joo Wan Hwang, Hee Gyeong Lyu, Jun Yeop Lee

“…Finally, flight simulations are implemented for the longitudinal loop and Immelmann-turn maneuvers to check the usefulness of the proposed maneuver library generation technique. …”
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Adaptive Differentiator-Based Predefined-Time Control for Nonlinear Systems Subject to Pure-Feedback Form and Unknown Disturbance by Man Yang, Qiang Zhang, Ke Xu, Ming Chen

“…It is proved that the proposed control method guarantees all signals in the closed-loop system remain bound and the tracking error converges to zero within the predefined time. …”
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Hermite Interpolation Using Möbius Transformations of Planar Pythagorean-Hodograph Cubics by Sunhong Lee, Hyun Chol Lee, Mi Ran Lee, Seungpil Jeong, Gwang-Il Kim

“…We present a condition to be met by a Hermite dataset, in order for the corresponding interpolant to be simple or to be a loop. We demonstrate the improved stability of these new interpolants compared with PH quintics.…”
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Unlocking the potential of hydrogen deuterium exchange via an iterative continuous-flow deuteration process by Kevin Tatoueix, Marco Lepron, Cédric Barboux, Marie-Christine Scherrmann, Grégory Pieters, Sophie Feuillastre

“…This report pinpoints an approach to unlock the potential of HDE using the concept of iterative runs in continuous-flow technology (recirculation process). This closed-loop process grants access now to deuterated compounds with high isotopic purities, labelled at a precise site or perdeuterated on demand, in a fast, productive, and environmentally friendly way.…”
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Phantom Tumor of the Lung: Localized Interlobar Effusion in Congestive Heart Failure by Mislav Lozo, Emilija Lozo Vukovac, Zeljko Ivancevic, Ivan Pletikosic

“…The treatment with the loop diuretics and fluid intake reduction resulted in complete resolution of the observed round/oval tumor-like image on the control CXR three days later. …”
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A simplified damage evolution relationship and deformation characteristics of a pozzolanic lime mortar when subjected to unloading-reloading cycles in the pre-peak region by Kostas Kaklis, Zach Agioutantis, Stelios Mavrigiannakis, Pagona Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki

“…Each test included a cyclic loading sequence using five loops in the pre-peak region. The experi¬ment¬al results showed that the specimens exhibit a strain-softening behavior for uniaxial and low pressure triaxial tests and a strain-hardening behavior for higher triaxial compression tests. …”
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Cascade Delayed Controller Design for a Class of Underactuated Systems by G. Ochoa-Ortega, R. Villafuerte-Segura, A. Luviano-Juárez, M. Ramírez-Neria, N. Lozada-Castillo

“…The proposal is based on the implementation of the tangent linearization technique, differential flatness, and a study of the σ-stabilization of the characteristic equation of the closed-loop system. The tangent linearization technique allows obtaining a local controllability property for the analyzed class of systems. …”
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Foreign Body Moves Retrograde through Ileocecal Valve during Colonoscopy by Maria Paparoupa, Markus Bruns-Toepler

“…The foreign body removal from terminal ileum was effective and safe using an endoscopic loop. This report suggests that endoscopic insertion in terminal ileum should be attempted in every colonoscopy session conducted under the indication of foreign body removal, as the possibility of retrograde movement of even large foreign bodies in the colon and through ileocecal valve is given.…”
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Adaptive Neural Control of Hypersonic Vehicles with Actuator Constraints by Changxin Luo, Humin Lei, Dongyang Zhang, Xiaojun Zou

“…Finally, it is theoretically proved that the closed-loop control system is stable. And the effectiveness of the designed controller is verified by simulation.…”
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Collaborative Transport Strategy for Dual AGVs in Smart Ports: Enhancing Docking Accuracy in No-Load Formations by Qiang Zhang, Wenfeng Li, Long Guo, Xiaohang Qi

“…This framework includes a feedback mechanism based on the leader–follower formation model, along with a closed-loop controller utilizing the sliding mode control algorithm. …”
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Multifunctional Photonic Reservoir Computing Based on Semiconductor Laser With Optical Feedback by Liyue Zhang, Weijie Hong, Songsui Li, Wei Pan, Lianshan Yan, Bin Luo, Xihua Zou

“…Finally, our results are experimentally demonstrated using semiconductor lasers with a time-delay feedback loop.…”
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Fractional-Order Control of a Micrometric Linear Axis by Luca Bruzzone, Pietro Fanghella

“…The linear model of the closed-loop system is discussed by analysing the pole location in the σ-plane. …”
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Model Predictive Control for Continuous-Time Singular Jump Systems with Incomplete Transition Rates by Xinxin Gu, Jiwei Wen, Li Peng

“…Moreover, the feasibility of the MPC scheme and the mean square admissibility of the closed-loop system are deeply discussed by using the invariant ellipsoid. …”
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Laparoscopic Repair of Right Paraduodenal Hernia in Adult Patients: Case Report and Literature Review by Tomoko Takagishi, Yuta Niimi, Goshi Matsuki, Shinta Nagano, Junsuke Hinami, Masaaki Kajiwara, Kiyoshi Kaneko, Yoshihiro Kubota, Osamu Nakai

“…Abdominal computed tomography showed an encapsulated circumscribed cluster of jejunal loops in the right upper quadrant. She was diagnosed with a strangulated intestinal obstruction caused by right paraduodenal hernia (PDH) and underwent an emergency laparoscopic repair. …”
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Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Morphology and Piezoresponse Characterisation of Poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) Films via Scanning Probe Microscopy by K. Lau, Y. Liu, H. Chen, R. L. Withers

“…Nanoscale characterisation of the morphology, polarization switching, and local piezoresponse hysteresis loops of PVDF-TrFE film was studied using a scanning probe microscope (SPM). …”
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EFD and CFD Design and Analysis of a Propeller in Decelerating Duct by Stefano Gaggero, Cesare M. Rizzo, Giorgio Tani, Michele Viviani

“…Moreover, additional results obtained by means of a commercial RANS solver, not directly adopted in the design loop, are also presented, allowing to stress the relative merits and shortcomings of the different numerical approaches.…”
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Management of Radix Entomolaris of Mandibular First Molar With Complex Root Canal Curvatures: A Case Report and Mini Review by Ali Chamani, Maryam Gharechahi, Reza Shakiba, Farshad Alipour

“…Also, in the last case, the management of two broken files by loop and bypass techniques is described. Adequate knowledge of the root canal system's morphology and the use of appropriate techniques and materials for root canal therapy are the background for successful RCT.…”
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Risk Assessment of Rollover and Skidding due to Pavement Roughness and Differential Settlement for Enhancing Transportation Safety by Lu Sun, Luchuan Chen, Yanna Yin, Yao Tian, Xuanyu Zhang

“…In this paper, a closed-loop simulation of vehicle dynamics in CarSim is utilized as surrogate measures to study the effect of pavement roughness and differential settlement on risk of vehicle rollover and skidding. …”
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Single Parameter Adaptive Control of Unknown Nonlinear Systems with Tracking Error Constraints by Hongjun Yang, Zhijie Liu, Shuang Zhang

“…The theoretical analysis implies that the proposed control scheme makes the closed-loop system uniformly ultimately bounded. Simulation demonstrates that the proposed adaptive controller gives a favorable performance on tracking desired signal and constraining the bounds of tracking error which could be arbitrarily small with appropriate adaptive parameters. …”
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Robust Stabilization Control Based on Guardian Maps Theory for a Longitudinal Model of Hypersonic Vehicle by Yanbin Liu, Mengying Liu, Peihua Sun

“…First, the guardian maps theories are provided to explain the constraint relations between the open subsets of complex plane and the eigenvalues of the state matrix of closed-loop control system. Then, a general control structure in relation to the guardian maps theories is proposed to achieve the respected design demands. …”
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