Introduction to the Special Issue on Microwaves in Climate Change by Peter H. Siegel

“…We hope that this special issue will bring additional scientists into the microwave publishing community and inspire more microwave engineers to seek out geophysicists, Earth scientists, environmentalists, climatologists, geochemical engineers, energy and power specialists, resource managers, and other technical experts who might benefit from the instrumentation, knowledge, and skillsets within our community.…”
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MODAL TESTING STUDY ON BOAT-TYPE PADDY TRACTOR HULL by ZHANG Lu, CHEN Yuan, ZHOU MingGang, LIU MingYong

“…The results show the lower first order natural frequency characteristic of the boat-type paddy tractor hull,and severe resonance would occur in the process of engine starting because the rotation frequency of the transmission and the vibration frequency of engine are closer to the first and second order natural modal frequencies. …”
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Study on Optimization Potential of Fuel Economy based on CVT by Kening Zhai, Jianjun Yang, Jidong Gao, Shuangxi Liu, Yazhuo Niu, Xianfeng Zhang

“…In order to obtain the potential of the speed ratio parameter optimization of a CVT vehicle on the direct improvement of fuel economy， the first step is to obtain the distribution characteristic of engine operating condition from test data in the NEDC cycle， most of the operating conditions are located in the urban cycle are below the optimal operation curve（OOC）. …”
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Design of Structure Bionic Crab-Like Robot based on Gear Transmission by Qin Huibin, Zheng Zhizhen, Liu Yulong, Wang Min, Wang Kai

“…The cross direction moving and turning of the bionic crab- like robot are realized by controlling the walk stepping motor to drive gear crank connecting rod mechanism,the lifting and falling of pincers is realized by controlling the lifting stepping motor to drive gear and rack mechanism,the left and right swing of pincers is realized by controlling the swing steering engine,the snatching of pincers is realized by controlling the snatching steering engine drive intermittent gear and double- rocker linkage mechanism. …”
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The Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1 Is Essential for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Survival and Differentiation: Implications for Bone Health by Aoife Gowran, Katey McKayed, Veronica A. Campbell

“…Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are adult stem cells which may represent an ideal cell type for use in cell-based tissue engineered bone regeneration strategies. The body’s endocannabinoid system has been identified as a central regulator of bone metabolism. …”
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Study on the Dynamic Data Acquisition Method of Poly-rib Belt by Wang Enjun, Xiao Jun, Liao Yide, He Chao, Lei Jinyu

“…The experiment results show that the dynamic information on engine ploy-rib belt can be obtained precisely by using the proposed method.…”
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Feasibility of Hydrogen Energy for High-Power Aerospace Applications: A Comprehensive Assessment by Cai Zhenglin

“…The study evaluates hydrogen turbofan engines, hydrogen fuel cell powertrains, and hydrogen fuel cell electric fan engines, demonstrating improvements in range and load capacity compared to conventional fuels. …”
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DC Electric Drive with Autonomous Power Supply by V. V. Ramanau, R. V. Ramanau

“…Regulation of an average voltage value on an engine is carried out by changing frequency of controlling impulses applied to the thyristor. …”
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Comparison of h-index and other bibliometrics in Google Scholar and Scopus for articles published by translational science trainees by Laura D. Davis, Corbyn M. Gilmore, Adriana Vargus, Henry Ogbeifun, Yong-Hee P. Chun, Christopher R. Frei

“…However, different academic search engines use different methodologies to provide bibliometric information, so intermixing results from multiple search engines might contribute to inequitable decision-making. …”
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INVESTIGATION OF FORMING OF HIGH-RESISTANT COVERINGS, PRODUCED BY TWO-STAGE METHOD by V. I. Savich, O. G. Cherneta, A. N. Korobochka, A. B. Sychkov, A. M. Nesterenko, V. L. Pljuta, M. A. Murikov

“…The prospect of application of the developed method for resistance increase of elements of mining and smelting equipment and internal combustion engine is determined.…”
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Information Seeking Behaviors in the Library and on the Internet Consisting of 10-11 age group’s children Grade 4 Students by Esmeray Karataş Ateş

“…Upon the data analysis result; the following factors were determined: children’s information seek objectives and methods in the library and on the internet, information resource priority, information seek friendliness, methods of information seek in books and on the internet, search engine preferences, forms of usage and evaluation of the information obtained and difficulties encountered when seeking for information in printed resources and on the internet. …”
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Automated differentiation of wide QRS complex tachycardia using QRS complex polarity by Adam M. May, Bhavesh B. Katbamna, Preet A. Shaikh, Sarah LoCoco, Elena Deych, Ruiwen Zhou, Lei Liu, Krasimira M. Mikhova, Rugheed Ghadban, Phillip S. Cuculich, Daniel H. Cooper, Thomas M. Maddox, Peter A. Noseworthy, Anthony Kashou

“…Automated solutions leveraging computerized ECG interpretation (CEI) measurements and engineered features offer practical ways to improve diagnostic accuracy. …”
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Problemy zasilania współczesnych silników spalinowych wybranymi biopaliwami by Krzysztof Biernat, Adrian Jeziorkowski

“…The paper presents most popular biofuels with their basic physicochemical properties in comparison with conventional fuels, the article also contains present normalizations of selected alternative fuels, the possibilities of supplying modern internal combustion engine with biofuels with requiring changes in their constructions were estimated on the basis of collected documentation.…”
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Quel(s) besoin(s) d’accomplissement pour quelles carrières ? Une exploration dans le contexte tunisien pour mieux comprendre l’attrait pour la carrière entrepreneuriale by Ilia Taktak Kallel

“…The need of achievement is recognized to be one of the most powerful engines of the human activity. It is widely allowed, after the works of Mc Clelland (1961) that the entrepreneurs are particularly lived by this need. …”
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Optimum renewable oil for biodiesel production as integer programming problem by Lutfu Sagbansua, Figen Balo

“…This study spotlights a new perception into evaluating the optimal plant oil-derived bio-based diesels for the decision-makers like engine manufacturers and development and research engineers to strengthen the green reformation to provide the fuel economy and emission standards.…”
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Real-time Optimization Control Strategy of CVT Hybrid Electric Vehicles Considering the Driving Comfort by Li Hangyang, Yang Tongguang, Huang Zhiliang

“…To deal with this problem, an improved adaptive equivalent fuel consumption minimization strategy (A-ECMS) is proposed, penalty terms are introduced into the cost function to punish frequent engine start/stop events and excessive speed ratio change. …”
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Contrast Study on Temperature Rise of Dry Dual Clutch in Automobile by Zhu Maotao, Pu Yubin, Liu Tao

“…Finally,the constant speed engine shift strategy is put forward.…”
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Recognizing Cursive Typewritten Text Using Segmentation-Free System by Mohammad S. Khorsheed

“…The system performance is compared to a previously published system from the literature with a similar engine but a different feature set.…”
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Digital Twin BIM Management System of Storage Tanks Based on BIM and UE4 by ZENG Qingda, HU Ting, WANG Huang, WANG Yuanyuan, QIN Jing

“…In order to improve the digitalization and smart water operation and maintenance management of storage tanks,and to achieve the digital and intelligent control,scheduling and management of storage tanks,taking the largest storage tank at the end of Longgang River in Shenzhen as the research object,based on the BIM model with full-professional collaborative forward design,this paper develops the digital twin BIM management system by the BIM software based on the Autodesk platform and the advanced game engine Unreal engine in current industry,with high-fidelity rendering capabilities,close-to-real visualization effects,BIM+GIS available and real-time reading,and interactive communication of various sensor information in the storage tank through secondary development for improving the the real-time interaction and intelligent control of equipment,and based on this,develops functional modules such as rainfall prediction,pedestrian and vehicle traffic,equipment management,and operation management to successfully extend the BIM technology to the operation and maintenance management stage of the storage tank,and give full play to the greater role of BIM,which provide reference for future smart operation and maintenance projects.…”
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Measuring Destination Image Using AI and Big Data: Kastoria’s Image on TripAdvisor by Anastasia Yannacopoulou, Konstantinos Kallinikos

“…To test this approach, a massive metadata analysis of search engine was conducted on approximately 2700 reviews from TripAdvisor users for the category “Attractions” of the city of Kastoria, Greece. …”
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