Free Vibration of Rectangular Plates with Porosity Distributions under Complex Boundary Constraints by Yuan Du, Siyu Wang, Liping Sun, Yanhe Shan

“…Free vibration of rectangular plates with three kinds of porosity distributions and different boundary constraints has been performed by means of a semianalytical method. …”
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On the art of designing effective space-times with free surface flows in Analogue Gravity by Bossard, Alexis, James, Nicolas, Jules, Valentin, Fourdrinoy, Johan, Robertson, Scott, Rousseaux, Germain

“…For the first time, we give a complete classification of flows in an open water channel based on sub-pixel detection method measurements of the free surface supported by numerical simulations. …”
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Consumers' Response to "Neonic-Free" and Other Insect Pollinator Promotions on Ornamental Plants by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn

“…The increased publicity may influence consumer demand and preferences but very few studies have investigated consumer responses to neonic-free labels, and evidence suggests that many consumers have little knowledge or awareness of the issue. …”
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Estimation of Congestion in Free Disposal Hull Models Using Data Envelopment Analysis by M. Abbasi, G. R. Jahanshahloo, M. Rostamy-Malkhlifeh, F. Hosseinzadeh Lotfi

“…This paper deals with evaluating congestion in free disposal hull (FDH) models. There are several approaches in data envelopment analysis (DEA) literatures which discuss the theory and application of congestion. …”
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Needle-Free Jet Injectors’ Geometry Design and Drug Diffusion Process Analysis by Yunfei Wang, Long Yue, Lechuan Hu, Jing Wang

“…In order to study the injection and diffusion process of the drug in the subcutaneous tissue of a needle-free jet injectors (NFJIs) in detail and understand the influence of different nozzle geometry on the diffusion process of the drug, in this paper, numerical simulations were performed to study the diffusion process of the drug in the subcutaneous tissue of NFJIs with cylindrical nozzle. …”
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Farm factors associated with increased free fatty acids in bulk tank milk by Hannah M. Woodhouse, Stephen J. LeBlanc, Trevor J. DeVries, Karen J. Hand, David F. Kelton

“…ABSTRACT: Elevated concentrations of free fatty acids (FFA) in bulk tank milk are a milk quality concern in the dairy industry. …”
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Solvent-Free MgO-Functionalized Mesoporous Catalysts for Jatropha Oil Transesterification by Anamagreth Andrew, Jamidu Katima, Keat Teong Lee, James Epiphan Gabriel Mdoe

“…A convenient solvent-free technique was employed in the functionalization of Micelle-Templated Silica using Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (MTS-CNSL) as a template and magnesium nitrate as a precursor salt. …”
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Experiment and modeling of submarine emergency rising motion using free-running model by Jooho Lee, Seonhong Kim, Jihwan Shin, Jaemoon Yoon, Jinheong Ahn, Minjae Kim

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An Energy Efficient Anchor-Free Localization Algorithm for No-Identity Wireless Sensor Networks by Zhe Qu, Minglei Shu, Ming Yang, Chongqing Zhang, Nuo Wei, Qingbei Guo, Tao Du

“…Moreover, based on the proposed WSN model, we design an energy efficient anchor-free localization algorithm for no-identity WSN. …”
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Pure ICL Implantation: A Novel Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device-Free Method by Qin Qin, Lianyun Bao, Zifang He, Feifei Chen, Dandan Zhu, Si Zhang, Wenwen Zhang, Yajun Liu, Ruiying Gao, Zhenggao Xie

“…To assess the clinical efficiency of a novel ophthalmic viscosurgical device-free (OVD-free) method for intraocular collamer lens (EVO-ICL) implantation in myopic eyes. …”
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A pressure-robust divergence free finite element basis for the Stokes equations by Jay Chu, Xiaozhe Hu, Lin Mu

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The proclivity of free-ranging indigenous village chickens for night-time roosting in trees by Takele Taye Desta

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A model-free method to learn multiple skills in parallel on modular robots by Fuda van Diggelen, Nicolas Cambier, Eliseo Ferrante, A. E. Eiben

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Plasmid-free production of the plant lignan pinoresinol in growing Escherichia coli cells by U. Joost Luelf, Alexander Wassing, Lisa M. Böhmer, Vlada B. Urlacher

“…Results In this study, recombinant plasmid-free E. coli strains for the multi-step synthesis of pinoresinol from ferulic acid were constructed. …”
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Polarity dependent predictable and random resistive switching in forming-free unipolar memristors by Venkata Rao Rayapati, Sahitya Varma Vegesna, Vinayak Jayram Bhat, Daniel Blaschke, Marco Diegel, Andrea Dellith, Jan Dellith, Danilo Bürger, Ilona Skorupa, Heidemarie Schmidt

“…Polycrystalline, hexagonal HoMnO3 thin films sandwiched between an un-patterned Pt/Ti bottom electrode and a circularly patterned Al top electrode reveal forming-free, polarity dependent predictable and random, unipolar resistive switching with stable retention, and a resistance ratio between high resistance state (HRS) and low resistance state (LRS) larger than 104. …”
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VANETs Routing Optimization: Combining Message Priority, Free Nodes, and Mobility Direction by Fang Xu, Chunmeng Yang, Hao Chen, Manzoor Ahmed, Min Deng, Yuanlin Lyu

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Optimization of microstructure for HRE-free Nd-Fe-B magnets with improved properties by Yuxin Zhao, Rui Han, Meng Zheng, Xun Duan, Xiaoning Shi, Xianjun Hu, Hongsheng Chen, Dong Zhou, Shengzhi Dong, Wei Li

Subjects: “…HRE-free magnets…”
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State of the literature discussing smoke-free policies globally: A narrative review by Jacqueline A. Teed, Meagan O. Robichaud, Michelle Duren, Hebe N. Gouda, Ryan David Kennedy

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A Dynamic Stiffness Element for Free Vibration Analysis of Delaminated Layered Beams by Nicholas H. Erdelyi, Seyed M. Hashemi

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Cell-free DNA release following psychosocial and physical stress in women and men by A. S. Limberg, F. Berg, E. Köper, C. Lindgraf, C. Gevers, R. Kumsta, E. M. Hummel, D. A. Moser

“…Abstract Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) is continuously shed by all cells in the body, but the regulation of this process and its physiological functions are still largely unknown. …”
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