Optimal Control for a Parallel Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator Using Particle Swarm Optimization by Dong-yun Wang, Chen Guan

“…Then, the optimal control problem is addressed, and PSO algorithm is introduced to deal with this nonlinear optimal problem which contains lots of inequality/equality constraints. Then, the comparisons between the optimal control and rule-based one are made, and the results show that hybrids with the optimal control would increase fuel economy. …”
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SANCTIONS: POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC FORESHORTENING by I. D. Matskulyak, G. N. Bogacheva, B. A. Denisov

“…The balance between the liberty, equality and fraternity, the perfect competition and free business, on the one hand, and the competition of smothering, ball and chain, on the other hand, – has been disclosed. …”
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Ductile cast irons: microstructure influence on fatigue crack propagation resistance by Francesco Iacoviello, Vittorio Di Cocco, Mauro Cavallini

“…Four ferrite/pearlite volume fractions were considered, performing fatigue crack propagation tests according to ASTM E647 standard (R equals to 0.1, 0.5 and 0.75, respectively). Results were compared with an austempered DCI. …”
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ATTITUDINAL BARRIERS TOWARDS DISABLED PEOPLE IN SOCIETY by G. V. Zhigunova, I. L. Tkachenko

“…The inclusion of people with disabilities in social processes is an important task of modern society, due to the implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the equal rights of persons with disabilities. However, the achievement of this task is hampered by the presence of inclusive barriers in society, an important place of which is occupied by attitudinal barriers. …”
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Geometric Mechanics on Warped Product Semi-Slant Submanifold of Generalized Complex Space Forms by Yanlin Li, Ali H. Alkhaldi, Akram Ali

“…It is also described how to classify warped product semi-slant submanifolds that satisfy the equality cases of inequalities (determined using boundary conditions). …”
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Partial Relay Selection with Feedback Delay and Cochannel Interference: Performance Analysis and Power Optimization by Xuanxuan Tang, Weifeng Mou, Fang Fang, Yueming Cai, Weiwei Yang, Tao Zhang

“…Further, based on the asymptotic analysis we propose a power allocation scheme, which can lead to SNR performance gains of more than 1 dB compared to the equal power allocation scheme. Finally, Monte-Carlo simulation results are presented to verify the validity of our theoretical analysis.…”
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Higher Education – Importance and Funding in Slovenia by Maja Klun, Marina Šućur

“…A large majority of respondents agree that the introduction of tuition fees would cause a reduction in participation in higher education and a consequent reduction in equal opportunities for education. Despite this, the largest share of respondents did not agree with the statement that in case of the introduction of tuition fees they would not enrol in education.…”
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Sensor for a Solid–Liquid Tribological System by Ruize Zhang, Zeyang Yu, Zhikai Fan, Shanshan Wang, Yihui Xiang, Yanfei Liu, Zhongnan Wang

“…Alongside offering exceptional lubrication and wear-resistance performance, the active control of the tribological behavior of lubrication systems in accordance with service conditions is equally critical. To achieve this goal, accurately monitoring the condition of the lubrication system is fundamental. …”
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On Improving Ratio/Product Estimator by Ratio/Product-cum-Mean-per-Unit Estimator Targeting More Efficient Use of Auxiliary Information by Angela Shirley, Ashok Sahai, Isaac Dialsingh

“…To achieve a more efficient use of auxiliary information we propose single-parameter ratio/product-cum-mean-per-unit estimators for a finite population mean in a simple random sample without replacement when the magnitude of the correlation coefficient is not very high (less than or equal to 0.7). The first order large sample approximation to the bias and the mean square error of our proposed estimators are obtained. …”
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The Adjacency Matrix of One Type of Directed Graph and the Jacobsthal Numbers and Their Determinantal Representation by Fatih Yılmaz, Durmuş Bozkurt

“…By using the well-known property which states the (i,j) entry of Am (A is adjacency matrix) is equal to the number of walks of length m from vertex i to vertex j, we show that elements of mth positive integer power of the adjacency matrix correspond to well-known Jacobsthal numbers. …”
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La forêt depuis sa gestion : multifonctionnalité et équilibre sylvo-cynégétique dans un massif forestier de moyenne montagne (Vercors, Isère, France) by Roméo Bondon

“…The purpose of this article is to discuss together two notions that are largely put forward and criticised in the field of environmental management, both being equally used by the actors of forest exploitation. …”
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THE GENESIS OF THE PIANO TRIO by Marta CÎRLEJAN

“…A change in taste in the mid-18th century based on an appreciation for polyphony eventually determined the elimination of the basso continuo, the particularization of the voices and equalized the importance of the different instruments of the trio. …”
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Development and validation of fluoroquinolone detection method in chicken eggs using high-performance liquid chromatography by A. A. Lugovskoy, D. S. Bolshakov, T. B. Nikeshina

“…The technique enables to detect antibiotic residues in their admissible levels equal to 100 μg/kg, in compliance with SanPiN 2.3.2.2804-10 and Common sanitary-epidemiological and hygienic requirements to the goods subject to sanitary and epidemiological surveillance (control).…”
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Holographic Phase Transition Probed by Nonlocal Observables by Xiao-Xiong Zeng, Li-Fang Li

“…In addition, for these probes, we find that the equal area law for the first-order phase transition is valid always and the critical exponent of the heat capacity for the second-order phase transition coincides with that of the mean field theory regardless of the size of the boundary region.…”
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An Alternate Iterative Differential Evolution Algorithm for Parameter Identification of Chaotic Systems by Wanli Xiang, Xuelei Meng, Meiqing An

“…Subsequently, experiments are tested on a set of cases of parameter estimation of chaotic systems and the results show that AIDE is better than or at least equal to DE/rand/1/bin, DE/best/1/bin, and other four well-known algorithms in all cases.…”
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Les ateliers-promenades : des expériences sensibles (paysagères) habitantes aux micro-interventions urbaines by Théa Manola, Émeline Bailly, Hervé Duret

“…In a context of increased insistence on a more “sensitive” city, and of an equally impoverished approach to urban projects, this article seeks to enrich the notion of an urban design more respectful of the meanings and experiences inhabitants attribute to places. …”
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Bremsstrahlung from Relativistic Heavy Ions in a Fixed Target Experiment at the LHC by Rune E. Mikkelsen, Allan H. Sørensen, Ulrik I. Uggerhøj

“…With nuclear charges of Ze equal to 82e and 18e, respectively, these ions are accelerated to energies of 7 Tev × Z. …”
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Application of conical profile spindle-mandrel joints in multi-purpose machines by V. A. Ilyinykh

“…A comparative analysis of the mathematical expectations of contact stiffness of traditional and non-traditional conical profile split joints based on an equiaxial contour with a number of faces equal to three under external loading conditions is performed. …”
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Morphology of macropores in n-Si formed in NH4 F-containing solutions during photoanodization by V. V. Bolotov, I. V. Ponomareva, K. E. Ivlev

“…When comparing electrolytes with different pH (acidic and alkaline), a decrease in the pore diameter is observed at the same illumination and current densities in alkaline HF: NH4 OH solutions at a relatively equal etching rate in depth. In dilute HF: NH4 OH: H2 O under low illumination, there is a direct dissolution of silicon with the formation of a «starlike» pore morphology and a branching tendency. …”
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“I will open my mouth in a parable”: “History” and “metaphor” in the Psalms by K. Jacobson

“…However, not all metaphors are created equal, nor simplistically metaphorical in the strictest sense. …”
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