Crack identification in plates-type structures using natural frequencies coupled with success-history based adaptive differential evolution algorithm by Brihmat Chahira�, Nasreddine Amoura, Samir Lecheb, Hocine Kebir, Mohamed Abdessamed Ait Chikh, Bassima Tablit

“…The method combines the finite element method (FEM) using the software Abaqus and the success history-based adaptive differential evolution algorithm (SHADE). …”
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Optimizing vaccine uptake in sub-Saharan Africa: a collaborative COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Madagascar using an adaptive approach by Viola Pavoncello, Irina Kislaya, Diavolana Koecher Andrianarimanana, Valentina Marchese, Rivo Rakotomalala, Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina, Simon Veilleux, Ariane Guth, Alexina Olivasoa Tsiky Zafinimampera, Sonya Ratefiarisoa, Olivette Totofotsy, Cheick Oumar Doumbia, Rivomalala Rakotonavalona, Holinirina Ramananjanahary, Zely Arivelo Randriamanantany, Jürgen May, Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo, Dewi Ismajani Puradiredja, Daniela Fusco

“…This paper presents outcomes and lessons learnt from a COVID-19 vaccination campaign (VC), which used a tailored adaptive strategy to optimise vaccine uptake in the Boeny region of Madagascar. …”
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Adaptation and Validation of Standardized Aphasia Tests in Different Languages: Lessons from the Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination–Short Form in Greek by Kyrana Tsapkini, Christina Helen Vlahou, Costantin Potagas

“…Qualitative errors of patients diagnosed with aphasia on the test are presented, and limitations and generalizable strengths of this adaptation are discussed.…”
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Correction: Spanish version of the short European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire HLS-Q12: Transcultural adaptation and psychometric properties. by Sergio Muñoz-Villaverde, Leticia Serrano-Oviedo, María Martínez-García, Yolanda Pardo, Llüisa Tares-Montserrat, Francisco Javier Gómez-Romero, Paloma Garcimartin

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A novel adaptive droop-based SoC balancing control strategy for distributed energy storage system in DC microgrid by Liangliang Guo, Xinrui Liu, Xinyu Li, Rui Wang, Hanwen Ren, Zhiliang Wang, Qiuye Sun

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A Stabilization Method Based on an Adaptive Feedforward Controller for the Underactuated Bipedal Walking with Variable Step-Length on Compliant Discontinuous Ground by Yang Wang, Daojin Yao, Jie He, Xiaohui Xiao

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Local Ecological Knowledge on Climate Change and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Strategies Promote Resilience in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe by Olga Laiza Kupika, Edson Gandiwa, Godwell Nhamo, Shakkie Kativu

“…LEK can contribute to adaptive management strategies that enhance resilience of socioecological systems (SES) in the face of climate change by providing information on the status and use of biophysical components of the environment and by highlighting potential local adaptation strategies that can sustain key livelihood practices.…”
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Inspection of temperature alteration and it’s prediction possibility in Ardebil province using statistical analysis and adaptive neuro -fuzzy inference system

“…According to present article adaptive Neuro – fuzzy inference system mostly has acceptable function through anticipation of monthly minimum, maximum and average temperature in the stations of Ardebil province.…”
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A Case Study on the Impact of an Adapted Community Jury in Shaping the Nutrition Standards for Hospital Menus in New South Wales Australia by Tara Dimopoulos-Bick, Melanie Schier, Kim Crawley, Kim Sutherland

“…It offers practical suggestions on adapting a community jury approach to strengthen patient, family, and community engagement across healthcare systems.…”
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Deurbanizing for conservation and adapting: framing ecological restoration as a nature-based solution in La Pletera salt marsh, Catalonia (Spain) by Diego Pereira Lindoso, Dani Boix, Anna Ribas, Jordi Bou, Xavier D. Quintana

“…In this context, the present work analyzes the case of de-urbanization and ecological restoration of La Pletera salt marsh by the Life Pletera project (2014–2018), interpreting it within an NbS approach and assessing its effectiveness as a strategy for climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation. The analysis brings insights for the effectiveness assessment of the project during the first years after implementation, gathers elements on the factors and constraints that made its implementation possible and reflects on future challenges so that its effectiveness is lasting in the medium and long term.…”
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Genetic Relationship Analysis of Genus Nomorhamphus from Lindu Lake, Central Sulawesi and Adaptive Responses to Exposure Different Light Wavelengths by Riva Hafidah, Dinar Tri Soelistyowati, Agus Oman Sudrajat, Alimuddin

“…This study aimed to identify the genetic relationship of genus Nomorhamphus in the inlet rivers of Lake Lindu, Central Sulawesi, and evaluate the adaptation response of genus Nomorhamphus to different wavelengths of light exposure. …”
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Service Time-Based Region Division in OVSF-Based Wireless Networks with Adaptive LTE-M Network for Machine to Machine Communications by Vipin Balyan, Davinder S. Saini, Bhasker Gupta

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A Novel Terminal Sliding Mode Variable Structure Model Reference Adaptive System Observer for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors by Yan Bai, Lei Zhang, Xiang-Min Meng, Jing Bai, Guang Han

“…This paper introduces a model reference adaptive system observer based on the non-singular fast terminal sliding mode (NFSM-MRASO) for the purpose of sensorless control of permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) in electric vehicle applications. …”
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Object Boundary Detection Using Active Contour Model via Multiswarm PSO with Fuzzy-Rule Based Adaptation of Inertia Factor by Ajay Khunteta, D. Ghosh

“…The performance of the multiswarm PSO-based search process is further enhanced by using dynamic adaptation of the inertia factor. In this paper, we propose using a set of fuzzy rules to adjust the inertia weight on the basis of the current normalized snake energy and the current value of inertia. …”
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An injectable shape-adaptive hydrogel system for subconjunctival injuries: In situ and permanently releases rapamycin to prevent fibrosis via promoting autophagy by Xue Sun, Haohao Cui, Jingfan Li, Boyuan An, Ruixing Liu, Zhihua Guo, Dandan Chu, Xingchen Geng, Bingbing Cui, Lei Zhu, Jingguo Li, Zhanrong Li

“…This system possesses moderate mechanical properties, self-healing and shape-adaptive capabilities, injectability, and biosafety. …”
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The Image of Central European Immigrant in Popular Fiction and Its Adaptations: A Case Study of the Detective Murdoch/Murdoch Mysteries Series by Biljana Oklopcic

“…The analysis focuses on Maureen Jennings’s Detective Murdoch series (Except the Dying (1997), Poor Tom Is Cold (2001), and Vices of My Blood (2006)) and its TV adaptation Murdoch Mysteries (2008–).…”
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Applying a 12-Week TRX Suspension and Plyometric Training Program: Effects on Biomotor Abilities and Physiological Adaptations in Volleyball Players by Abhijith Muriyedath, Masilamani Elayaraja, Nirmal Michael Salvi, Farjana Akter Boby, Bekir Erhan Orhan, Yuni Astuti, Karuppasamy Govindasamy

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week TRX suspension and plyometric training program on biomotor abilities and physiological adaptations in male volleyball players. Materials and methods. …”
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The evaluation of internal adaptation of glass ionomer restorations applied after the use of different cavity conditioners in primary teeth: an in-vitro study by Sümeyye Gürler, Akif Demirel, Arda Buyuksungur

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Le rôle des collectivités territoriales dans l’adaptation des enjeux environnementaux globaux à l’échelle locale by Véronique Van Tilbeurgh, Laurence Le Dû-Blayo

“…In all cases, the public debate has been organised by local political structures to adapt the developments to the stratification of local societies and to the local power stakes.…”
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Picometre-level surface control of a closed-loop, adaptive X-ray mirror with integrated real-time interferometric feedback by Ioana-Theodora Nistea, Simon G. Alcock, Andrew Foster, Vivek Badami, Riccardo Signorato, Matteo Fusco

Subjects: “…adaptive optics…”
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