The First Passage Time Problem for Mixed-Exponential Jump Processes with Applications in Insurance and Finance by Chuancun Yin, Yuzhen Wen, Zhaojun Zong, Ying Shen

“…As applications, we present explicit expression of the Gerber-Shiu functions for surplus processes with two-sided jumps, present the analytical solutions for popular path-dependent options such as lookback and barrier options in terms of Laplace transforms, and give a closed-form expression on the price of the zero-coupon bond under a structural credit risk model with jumps.…”
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Kinematics Analysis and Workspace Solution for the Heterogeneous Double-drive Universal Joint by Li Zhongtao, Luo Tianhong

“…The simulation results show that the HDD-UJ structure is novel and simple, with high integration, and has two degrees of freedom. …”
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Damage Analysis of CFRP under Impact Fatigue by George Tsigkourakos, Vadim V. Silberschmidt, Ian A. Ashcroft

“…In recent years carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRPs) have become some of the most important structural materials in the aerospace industry due to their excellent stiffness and strength to weight ratios. …”
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Concevoir et apprendre, deux expériences homologues en architecture by Marion Howa, Daniel Estevez

“…From a pragmatic perspective in architecture, experience is a fundamental structural element of any critical design process. It renders precise observation and the transformation of inhabited environments inseparable and operates outside the scope of normative models in the production of objects. …”
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The effect of knowledge management on the performance of lecturers and performance of private universities by Umi Rusilowati, Denok Sunarsi, Azhar Affandi

“…A sample of 120 respondents with data collection using an online questionnaire which was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling using the Smart PLS 3.0 data processing tool. …”
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Kinematics Research and Simulation Analysis of Parallel Mechanism Embossing Machine by Zhanxian Li, Jianli Xu, Jinfeng Huang

“…In order to solve some problems of embossing machine on the market today， a new parallel mechanism embossing machine with reasonable structure and simple control is presented. The overall structural scheme and outstanding features of the embossing machine are introduced， and the feasibility and practicality of this robot are discussed. …”
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D’une école de paysage à l’autre : retour d’expérience sur un enseignement de la géographie au service des paysagistes by Hervé Davodeau

“…It provides an opportunity to grasp the structural effects of these institutional frameworks on a teaching method that seeks to adapt to them by being part of specific training courses and to defend the disciplinary fundamentals common to the courses. …”
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RESEARCH ON CALCULATION METHOD OF AXIAL COMPRESSION LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY OF INTEGRALLY STIFFENED PANEL by LIU Cun, WAN YaFeng, LI Jian

“…The accurate calculation of load-carrying capacity of integrally stiffened panels under axial compression is the key factor for designing and analyzing of wing panel,which is essential for the aircraft wing structural efficiency and weight control,it is necessary to study a method that can calculate the load-carrying capacity of integrally stiffened panels under axial compression accurately. …”
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Modal Analysis of Two Stage Helical Gear Mining Reducer based on ANSYS Workbench by Lin Qiang, Dong Bin

“…Comparing with non prestressed state modal analysis,the results suggest that the prestress of the gear transmission system has a great impact on the modal,the level of which is highly relative to the structural stiffness of gear.…”
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Elaboration of the Method for Safety Assessment of Subsea Pipeline with Longitudinal Buckling by Liudmila Muravyeva, Nikolai Vatin

“…The task of designing the marine gas pipeline involves making the reliability analysis of the pipeline, taking into account the required conditions of structural reliability in all construction phases. As per the Russian standards, the vertical buckling is not considered in the stability analysis, whereas the standards of the USA, Norway (DNV-RP-F110), and the Great Britain emphasize the need for considering the lateral buckling caused by axial forces. …”
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Link Group Parametric Modeling and Optimal Design in Multi-arm Mechanical Arm System by Qi Zhu, Hua Long, Zhihong Zhou, Qichuang Zhang

“…Aiming at the problems of low calculation efficiency and conservative optimization design method of link in multi-arm mechanical arm system， taking the concrete pump truck as a typical engineering equipment component， the cylinder and link between the arm units are considered as one link group， the ANSYS APDL language is applied for the parametric modeling， and the optimization analysis is carried out under multiple working conditions， the optimal structure model of the link group is obtained. The feasibility of the calculation method is verified by the structural stress test. …”
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Conveniencialização da comida e do comer by Maycon Noremberg Schubert

“…Such issues present new challenges to society, since the process of conveniencisation has been causing deep structural changes in the food system.…”
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The implications of new censorship theory: Conformity and resistance of subtitle translators in China by Lu Yan

“…Subtitle translators, under the impact of explicit and implicit regulations imposed by state actors and structural mechanisms of control, either conform to or circumvent and challenge these regulations. …”
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INTEGRATION OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, AND BUSINESS: CURRENT INSTITUTIONAL SOLUTIONS by V. S. SHEINBAUM, O. V. BUDZINSKAYA

“…In developed world economies, integration of science and education is associated with technologization, the transition to knowledge-based industry embodied in the form of advanced structural amalgamations, such as Silicon Valley entities – clusters, technology parks and business incubators. …”
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Nonlinear Earthquake Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Fiber and Bernoulli-Euler Beam-Column Element by Muhammet Karaton

“…A beam-column element based on the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory is researched for nonlinear dynamic analysis of reinforced concrete (RC) structural element. Stiffness matrix of this element is obtained by using rigidity method. …”
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Review and Critique of Economic Resistance: The East Asian Experience by Seyed Hossein Mirjalili

“…The ability of East Asian economies to recover the economy was driven by a ten-year building of the resistance economy through financial reform, structural reforms, enhancing institutional quality, and regional conditions. …”
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Extensive and every day risk in the Bolivian Chaco: Sources of crisis and disaster by Lilian R. Reyes Pando, Allan Lavell

“…Disaster risk comprises a continuum, ranging from primary-structural (pre-impact), through contingent (resulting from impact) to future or reconstructed risk (resulting from inadequate recovery or reconstruction practices). …”
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Economic Sustainability and Intergenerational Fairness: A New Taxonomy of Indicators by Róbert I. Gál, Judit Monostori

“…Fourth, we show some structural differences between indicators of sustainability and fairness. …”
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UNFOLDING PERFORMANCE OF FOLDING WING FOR ACTUATOR AND EXPERIMENT by LIU DuanChen, HAN XueFeng, ZHANG Yue, ZHANG MingYue, LIU XiaoDong

“…Results of both simulations and experiments can provide theoretical basis for structural design and optimizing.…”
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Nonlinear seismic analysis of a reinforced concrete building for Brazilian conditions and standards by José Vittor Siqueira Cóco, Mauro Schulz

“… Abstract This paper presents a methodology for the nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete beam structures subjected to Brazilian seismic actions and safety standards. …”
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