A Surgery Issue: Cutting through the Architectural Fabric by Athina Angelopoulou

“…Focusing on incisions and subsequent scars, the essay argues for the queering of architecture and design as an act of cutting through structures and processes. …”
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An Algorithm for Improving Email Security on the Android Operating System in the Industry 4.0 Era by Isaac Moses Kisembo, Gilbert Gilibrays Ocen, Ocident Bongomin, Andrew Egwar Alunyu, Ildephonse Nibikora, Davis Matovu, Felix Bwire

“…Primary data were collected from email users using tightly structured questionnaires and respondents comprised of those with email technical background and typical email users, while secondary data from scholarly journals and articles informed the study design. The designed algorithm was tested and evaluated through expert opinion. …”
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A Modified Total Crossing Time Model of Bidirectional Pedestrians at Signalized Crosswalks by Zhanzhong Wang, Liying Zhao, Ningbo Cao, Yue Lu, Mingtao Chen

“…The proposed models provide guidance for the design of crosswalk width and pedestrian green intervals.…”
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Transparent UWB Antenna with IZTO/Ag/IZTO Multilayer Electrode Film by Seungman Hong, Youngsung Kim, Chang Won Jung

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Engine Start-Up Torque Coordinated Control for Multimode Hybrid Electric Vehicle Equipped With a Two-Speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission by Chongchong Li, Changyu Zhou, Jiangyong Xiong, Xinying Li, Yazhou Zhou

“…Second, an engine start-up torque coordinated control strategy with torque interference and parameter uncertainty is proposed, a robust model predictive controller (RMPC) is designed to adjust clutch pressure, a finite time disturbance observer (FTDO) is designed to obtain torque interference during the engine start-up process, and a sliding mode observer (SMO) is designed to obtain vehicle driving resistance torque. …”
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Empowering marginalized communities through the digital transformation course by Pelin Yüksel-Arslan, Claudia Plant, Fares Kayali

“…We conclude that it is essential to prioritize ethical principles in their design and application, elevate underrepresented voices, and foster a more equitable and inclusive digital landscape.…”
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The advisability of science fair project topic origins: a case study of learners from disadvantaged backgrounds by Angela Elisabeth Stott

“…This mixed-methods case study with an ex post facto criterion-group design uses questionnaire data and science fair awards regarding the engagement of 23 grade 9–10 learners in a year-long university-led intervention. …”
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Step-by-Step Esthetic Rehabilitation with Chairside System by Rim Kallala, Mohamed Habib Chaouch, Karim Nasr, Teva Courset

“…In modern dentistry, Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) is a promising technology that allows fabrication of prosthetic restorations through milling procedures. …”
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Modeling and Parameter Analysis of the OC3-Hywind Floating Wind Turbine with a Tuned Mass Damper in Nacelle by Yulin Si, Hamid Reza Karimi, Huijun Gao

“…Finally, fully coupled nonlinear wind turbine simulations with different designs are conducted in different wind and wave conditions. …”
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Snap-Through and Mechanical Strain Analysis of a MEMS Bistable Vibration Energy Harvester by Masoud Derakhshani, Thomas A. Berfield

“…In this design, the central beam is pinned at its midpoint by using a torsional rod, which in turn is connected to two cantilever arms designed to induce bistable motion of the central buckled beam. …”
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Effect of Unstable Mix under Severe Traffic Loading on Performance of Asphalt Pavements in Tropical Climate by Rodgers B. Mugume

“…The Modified Marshall Mix Design method should be used for severe sites where slow speed or heavier traffic is expected.…”
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Static and Modal Analysis of a Box Structured Satellite Deployment Mechanism with Self-Actuated Torsion Joint by Dongping Sheng, Renzhe Ma, Chun Su

“…In order to meet the design requirements, the related analysis and optimization need to be conducted, and several conclusions are obtained. …”
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A Study of English Informative Teaching Strategies Based on Deep Learning by Yaojun Guo

“…In this paper, we study and design a deep learning-based English informatics teaching system to develop a deep learning-based scoring prediction model. …”
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Optimal Control for a Family of Systems in Novel State Derivative Space Form with Experiment in a Double Inverted Pendulum System by Yuan-Wei Tseng, Jer-Guang Hsieh

“…We will show via a real electric circuit that optimal control for a class of descriptor systems with impulse modes can easily be carried out using our design method. It will be shown that linear quadratic regulator (LQR) design for linear time-invariant SDS systems using state derivative feedback can be obtained via an algebraic Riccati equation. …”
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Impact of Radial Electrode Coverage on the Performance of Liquid-Deployed PMUTs: A Dynamic and Kinematic Study by Stephen Sammut, Edward Gatt, Ruben Paul Borg

“…This paper highlights the optimisation of a key design parameter essential to the development of PMUTs, which are part of the transmitting components of microsensors. …”
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Seismic Strength and Stiffness for Recycled Aggregate Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Frame by Xianggang Zhang, Jianhui Yang, Yaozong Zhang, Xiang Gao

“…It is shown that the seismic design requirements including “strong column weak beam” and “strong shear weak bending” can be met. …”
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Risk Assessment of an Existing Metro Tunnel in Close Proximity to New Shield Tunnels following Construction by Yong Xu, Ming Xia, Wei Zhang, Zheyu Li, Zhiqiang Zhang

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The Relationship between Natriuretic Peptide Precursor a Gene T2238C Polymorphism and Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis by Wenquan Niu

“…Further meta-regression analysis exclusively indicated the significant influence of study design (P=.042) on heterogeneity. Taken together, these findings support the notion that carriers of 2238C allele were at moderate decreased risk of developing hypertension, whereas study design was identified as a potentially significant source of between-study heterogeneity.…”
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Effect of Hubbard U-corrections on the electronic and magnetic properties of 2D materials: a high-throughput study by Sahar Pakdel, Thomas Olsen, Kristian S. Thygesen

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A Study of Safety Coefficient Determination and Support Parameter Optimization Based on Vulnerability Preevaluation by Minglei Zhang, Linsheng Gao, Yue Yang, Yidong Zhang, Ming Ji

“…Furthermore, this method provides insights into optimizing design parameters of the gateway. This method provides a reliable basis for the optimization design of bolt support parameters in coal mine gateway.…”
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