Design and Dynamics Modeling of a New Two-speed Transmission by Yaogang Li, Shuo Zhang, Jue Yang, Haiyang Long, Chang Liu, Senqi Tan

“…In addition， the basic structure and working principle are introduced， and Lagrange method is applied to analyze the dynamics modeling of each component of the transmission， a two-degree of freedom Lagrange equation is established， the shift process model is built based on MATLAB/Simulink， the shift process is analyzed and the accuracy of the mathematical model is verified. …”
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Absence of Flexor Carpi Radialis during an Elective Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty of the Thumb: A Rare Anatomical Variation by Stratos S. Sofos, Muhammad Riaz

“…This rare anatomical variation posed a clinical dilemma to us and we highlight the importance of the surgeon being aware of this anatomical variation of an important structure both as a reconstruction tool and as an anatomical landmark. …”
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Robotisation in travel and tourism: Tourist guides' perspectives on robot guides by Öykü Demir, Ahmet Vatan

“…Qualitative research methods were employed to explore the viewpoints of tourist guides concerning robotisation in the travel and tourism industry. Semi-structured interviews, conducted via video calls on an online platform with 20 different tourist guides, were selected as the primary data collection method. …”
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Research on Aircraft Attack Angle Control Considering Servo-Loop Dynamics by Xiaodong Liu, Yan Wang, Wanwei Huang, Zongxia Jiao

“…With regard to the block-structure models facing attack angle control, the multiple robust surfaces and dynamic surface control (DSC) approaches are both employed. …”
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Hormone Receptors in Cervicovaginal Cells by Şayeste Demirezen, Funda Gerçeker, Sinan Beksaç

“…In this review, we will give detailed information about SSE cells, hormone receptors, structure of the receptors and mechanism of their action. …”
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A Review on the Fabrication of Polymer-Based Thermoelectric Materials and Fabrication Methods by Muhammad Akmal Kamarudin, Shahrir Razey Sahamir, Robi Shankar Datta, Bui Duc Long, Mohd Faizul Mohd Sabri, Suhana Mohd Said

“…In this review, we will focus on exploring new types of polymers and the effects of different structures, concentrations, and molecular weight on thermoelectric properties. …”
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Crowdfunding agricultural ventures: psychological predictors of funding intentions and the role of climate change beliefs by Mark Ratilla, Diego Fernando Plata Lerma, Martina Rosíková, Khurram Ajaz Khan

“…The model was tested on 257 crowdfunding backers in the Philippines following the partial least squares structural equation modeling technique. The findings indicate that altruism and warm glow predict funding intentions. …”
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The Magical World of Disney: building relationships with clients from the brand personality by Gabriela Nobre Dias, Gisela Demo, Fernanda Scussel

“…We performed a survey with 283 Brazilian visitors of Disney parks, using Structural Equation Modeling. Brand personality, the second-order factor, was formed by first-order factors (Credibility, Joy, Sophistication, Audacity and Sensitivity), all of them with positive effects on customer relationship perception. …”
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RESEARCH ON LOAD TEST AND SPECTRUM COMPILATION METHOD OF LOADER CONNECTING ROD by WAN YiPin, SONG XuDing, CHEN LeLe, ZHANG Lei

“…The two-dimensional load spectrum and fatigue test program spectrum of the connecting rod are established, which can provide the basis for the reliability test and anti fatigue design of connecting rod structure.…”
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Paleobiodiversity in the Darriwilian (Middle Ordovician) of the Naturtejo UNESCO Global Geopark (Portugal) by Sofia Pereira, Jorge Colmenar, Cristiana Esteves, Ícaro Dias da Silva, Miguel Pires, Carlos Neto de Carvalho

“…Middle Ordovician successions occur at Naturtejo UNESCO Global Geopark in five Variscan-folded, kilometer- to tens of kilometer-long structures. Four of them revealed to be fossiliferous in the different recognized lithostratigraphic units, middle-to-uppermost Darriwilian in age, with particular emphasis for Brejo Fundeiro (Oretanian regional chronostratigraphic stage) and Fonte da Horta (Dobrotivian regional stage) formations. …”
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Two-Dimensional Ferroelectric Materials: From Prediction to Applications by Shujuan Jiang, Yongwei Wang, Guangping Zheng

“…The discovery of two-dimensional (2D) ferroelectrics, particularly ultrathin compounds with stable crystal structure and room-temperature ferroelectricity, has led to significant advancements in the field. …”
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Bedside Ultrasound Measurement of Rectus Femoris: A Tutorial for the Nutrition Support Clinician by Carlos Alfredo Galindo Martín, Enrique Monares Zepeda, Octavio Augusto Lescas Méndez

“…Reviewing issues such as quadriceps muscle anatomy, correct technique (do’s and don’ts), identification of structures, and measurement of the rectus femoris and vastus intermedius muscles helps to acquire the basic concepts of this technique and encouraging more research in this field.…”
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BEING-IN-THE-COVID-19-WORLD: EXISTENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND EMBODIMENT by A.H. Verhoef, J. du Toit, P. du Preez

“…We postulate that the pandemic has forced us to think about our existence more authentically, away from the “fallenness” of the ontological structure of Dasein in its everydayness. It proffers the opportunity to reconsider what authentic existence, technology, and embodiment entail amidst COVID-19 and for the future. …”
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Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis of Functionally Graded Timoshenko Curved Beams with Variable Curvatures by Ze-Qing Wan, Shi-Rong Li, Hong-Wei Ma

“…Nonlinear bending of a closed FGM elliptic structure subjected to two pinching concentrated loads is also analyzed. …”
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Environmental and Wastewater Treatment Applications of Stimulus-Responsive Hydrogels by Anita Ioana Visan, Irina Negut

“…The incorporation of nanoparticles and bio-based polymers further improves their structural integrity and pollutant removal efficiency. …”
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The Manifestation of Stopping Sets and Absorbing Sets as Deviations on the Computation Trees of LDPC Codes by Eric Psota, Lance C. Pérez

“…A tutorial review is given of the various graphical structures, including trapping sets, stopping sets, and absorbing sets that are frequently used to characterize the errors observed in simulations of iterative decoding of low-density parity-check codes. …”
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Collectivity in the generation of income and local development: A comparison between Israeli Moshavim and an association of Maria da Fé, Braz by Bianca Siqueira Martins Domingos, Adriana Prest Mattedi, Adilson da Silva Mello, Rosinei Batista Ribeiro

“…The methodology took into account the local context of the enterprises, structuring the comparative case study on the basis of the parameters of pluriactivity, rural enterprises, use of natural resources, alternative generation of income, cooperative organization and mutual assistance. …”
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A Network Traffic Prediction Model Based on Quantum-Behaved Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm and Fuzzy Wavelet Neural Network by Kun Zhang, Zhao Hu, Xiao-Ting Gan, Jian-Bo Fang

“…Firstly, quantum-behaved particle swarm optimization (QPSO) was introduced. Then, the structure and operation algorithms of WFNN are presented. …”
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Who arrived first? Priority effects on Candida albicans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa dual biofilms by Betsy V. Arévalo-Jaimes, Joana Admella, Eduard Torrents

“…By varying inoculation order, we observe significant changes in biofilm composition, structure, virulence, and antimicrobial susceptibility. …”
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Selection strategy for encapsulation of hydrophilic and hydrophobic ingredients with food-grade materials: A systematic review and analysis by Ruihan Huang, Hongdong Song, Sen Li, Xiao Guan

“…The three-dimensional network structure of nanogels can efficiently load hydrophilic substances, while the functional groups in polysaccharides improve the loading capacity of hydrophobic substances through intermolecular interactions. …”
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