Design and Development of Educational Modular Mobile Robot Platform by Denis Kotarski, Petar Piljek, Tomislav Šančić

“…Mathematical description of the non-holonomic and holonomic configuration of the robot is given, and a derived model is implemented in a software package in order to perform simulations and experiments. …”
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Impact of Fiscal Policies on Western Balkan SMEs’ Growth: Evidence from Kosovo by Gezim Jusufi, Fillorete Gashi-Sadiku

“…The SPSS statistical software was also used for these statistics. Based on literature review and empirical results, it has been concluded that fiscal policies have an impact on Kosovo SMEs growth. …”
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Analysis of factors affecting employee performance by Yusuf Ronny Edward, Nagian Toni, Erina Alimin

“…A questionnaire with a 1–5 rating scale was given to 56 randomly selected respondents, who provided the data. The software SmartPLS is then used to examine the data that has been gathered. …”
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Numerical Analysis on Reinforcement Range of a Closed Steel Sleeve against Collapse by Qing-Feng Yin

“…In this study, a launching project of a closed steel sleeve is investigated; the Madis GTS finite element analysis software is used to simulate the triple-tube high-pressure jet-grouting pile to reinforce the water-rich sand layer. …”
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Excavation Method of Reducing Blasting Vibration in Complicated Geological Conditions by Lixiang Xie, Wenbo Lu, Jincai Gu, Gaohui Wang

“…To effectively reduce the blasting vibration by optimizing the blasting excavation method, firstly, the site test on blasting vibration is conducted to obtain the blasting vibration data; secondly, the LS-DYNA software is applied to simulate the vibration generated by blasting in site test, based on back analysis on the blasting vibration, the mechanical parameters of the rock mass are obtained, and they are used to simulate six different types of blasting excavation method. …”
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Load Characteristics of Tunnel Lining in Flooded Loess Strata considering Loess Structure by Yuyang Liu, Hongpeng Lai

“…Finite element calculation of the structural Duncan-Chang constitutive model is realized via the secondary development of finite element software, by which the loads on the secondary lining are calculated and verified in comparison with measured results. …”
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Shifting Focus: Collecting Focus Group Data Online by Anissa Zagonel, Audrey King, Lauri M. Baker, Angela B. Lindsey, Sandra Anderson, Ricky W. Telg, Ashley McLeod-Morin

“…This article only discusses conducting online focus groups through online videoconferencing software. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc413 …”
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STRUCTURAL STRENGTH AND RELIABILITY ANALYSIS OF MW SCALE WIND TURBINE’S MAIN SHAFT by ZHOU XinJian, LI GuangXing, LI ZhiQiang

“…In consideration of the randomness of the load parameters, the size parameters and the mechanical property parameters in practical situations, the static strength reliability analysis of the main shaft was executed by professional probabilistic analysis software NESSUS and ANSYS joint simulation. The results show that the structural reliability of the main shaft is 0.999 224 4, which is slightly lower than the required 0.999 9. …”
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Vortex-Induced Vibration Suppression of Bridges by Inerter-Based Dynamic Vibration Absorbers by Junjie Chen, Michael Z. Q. Chen, Yinlong Hu

“…The performance indexes for the vertical displacement of six IDVA arrangements are obtained by using an iterative method, where the performance indexes for the vertical displacement are minimized by using the optimization toolbox in a commercial software. The result shows that the optimal installation positions and the number of suitable installation positions are affected by the resonant mode. …”
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Vibration Analysis of a Tetra-Layered FGM Cylindrical Shell Using Ring Support by Asra Ayub, Naveed Hussain, Ahmad N. Al-Kenani, Madiha Ghamkhar

“…The natural frequencies are obtained with simply supported boundary conditions by using MATLAB software. Several analogical assessments of shell frequencies have also been conducted to confirm the accuracy and dependability of the current technique.…”
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Corporate governance, company size, and profitability: the role of corporate social responsibility as a moderator by Ulfa Siti Rahmadiani, Yanuar Ramadhan

“…After selecting the sample, the population of 15 companies obtained the company data used, namely 14 companies and 70 data which will be processed with panel data regression with statistical software. The research results show that the audit committee, independent commissioner and company size have a positive and significant effect on company profitability, CSR is able to positively moderate the influence of independent commissioners on company profitability. and CSR is unable to moderate the influence of the audit committee and company size on company profitability.…”
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Analysis of flood risk based on WMS model in urban catchment area Case study: Damand basins, Golabdareh and Saadabad, Tehran metropolitan area by amir safari, ali ahmadabadi, zahra sedighifar

“…In this regard, this research aims at integrating the WMS hydrologic model with ARC GIS software to estimate flood zones in the Damand, Goladdareh, Saadabad and Maghsoud Baik watersheds on the main river of Darband. …”
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Research on VPN service for government and enterprise customers in SDN-based vCPE networks by Fengchao FU, Peng WANG, Yuanbao XIE

“…The main idea of SDN-based vCPE is using custom hardware and software to replace CPE. All vCPEs are managed by the SDN controller in a centralized way and the open programmable north interface can be provided. …”
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Rasch Model Application: Instrument Development of Readiness to Conduct Inclusive Learning by Ratna Sari, M Nurul Ikhsan Saleh

“…Data were collected from 144 samples of PAI students who are prospective teachers from two private universities in Yogyakarta, and the tool used was a questionnaire which was analyzed using Rasch Model measurement software called WINSTEPS. Furthermore, it was used to determine the validity and reliability of items, respondents, and instrument. …”
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MODELING THE BRAZILIAN TENSILE STRENGTH TEST OF LIGNITE FROM PESTEANA OPENPIT MINE USING THE COMBINED FINITE-DISCRETE ELEMENT METHOD – FDEM by Ionela Cristina MĂCEŞARU, Alexandru Robert CIOCLU, Florin Dumitru POPESCU

“…The paper presents the simulation of the indirect Brazilian Tensile Strength (BTS) laboratory test for a lignite sample using Geotechnica Irazu software and the Finite-Discrete Element Method – FDEM.…”
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RADENN: A Domain-Specific Language for the Rapid Development of Neural Networks by Israel Pineda, Dustin Carrion-Ojeda, Rigoberto Fonseca-Delgado

“…All these features make RADENN an ideal tool for Data Scientists, Data Analysts, Big Data Engineers, Software Enginers, and anyone who needs a fast and efficient way to create prototypes and models without extensive programming or deep learning knowledge. …”
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ICT and agriculture in India by Balasubramanian Dhandapani, Rico Lie, Pierre Grard

“…Needless to say, FOSS (Free Open Source Software) has encouraged the participation of civil society, creating potential for developing specific information technology tools. …”
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Effect of Water-Cement Ratio on Pore Structure and Strength of Foam Concrete by Zhongwei Liu, Kang Zhao, Chi Hu, Yufei Tang

“…The performance of the cement paste adopted, as well as the structure and distribution of air pores, was characterized by a rheometer, scanning electron microscope, vacuum water saturation instrument, and image analysis software. Effects of the water-cement ratio on the relative viscosity of the cement paste, as well as pore structure and strength of the hardened foam concrete, were discussed. …”
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Development of mathematical model and optimization of GMA welding parameters of IS 2062 grade A steel weldments by Saadat Ali Rizvi, Wajahat Ali

“…In this research work the response surface methodology (RSM) via the design expert version 12 (DOE) software was applied to determine the weld quality, for 3D plot, maximize desirability for all response, and also to develop a mathematical model that can predict the main effect of the listed parameters on weld quality i.e. toughness and hardness. …”
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An Innovative Thinking-Based Intelligent Information Fusion Algorithm by Huimin Lu, Liang Hu, Gang Liu, Jin Zhou

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