Improvements in the Rheological Properties, Impact Strength, and the Biodegradability of PLA/PCL Blend Compatibilized by Electron-Beam Irradiation in the Presence of a Reactive Age... by Jae Sung Jeon, Do Hung Han, Boo Young Shin

“…To produce compatibilized blends, mixtures of the PLA/PCL/reactive agent were prepared using a twin-screw extruder and exposed to electron-beam radiation at room temperature. …”
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Nonfragile H∞ Stabilizing Nonlinear Systems Described by Multivariable Hammerstein Models by Zeineb Rayouf, Chekib Ghorbel, Naceur Benhadj Braiek

“…Finally, a numerical example based on twin rotor multi-input multi-output system is considered to demonstrate the effectiveness.…”
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The Ontological Multiplicity of Digital Heritage Models: A Case Study of Yunyan Temple, Sichuan Province, China by Jie Tan, Xin Guo, Haijing Huang

“…This paper investigates the ontological multiplicity of digital heritage objects within the context of a digital twin project focused on Yunyan Temple, Sichuan Province, China—a site threatened by natural disasters. …”
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An advection-diffusion-reaction size-structured fish population dynamics model combined with a statistical parameter estimation procedure: Application to the Indian Ocean skipjack... by Blaise Faugeras, Olivier Maury

“…We thendiscuss the numerical scheme chosen for the integration of thesimulation model.In a second step we address the parameter estimation problem for such a model.With the help of automatic differentiation, we derive the adjoint code which is usedto compute the exact gradient of a Bayesian cost functionmeasuring the distance between the outputs of the model and catch and length frequency data.A sensitivity analysis shows that not all parameters can be estimated from the data.Finally twin experiments in which pertubated parameters are recoveredfrom simulated data are successfully conducted.…”
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Mechanical and Thermal Properties of PLA Biocomposites Reinforced by Coir Fibers by Zhihui Sun, Li Zhang, Duoping Liang, Wei Xiao, Jing Lin

“…In this work, polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites reinforced with short coir fibers were fabricated using a corotating twin-screw extruder and injection molding machine. …”
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Dynamic Mechanical, Dielectrical, and Rheological Analysis of Polyethylene Terephthalate/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites Prepared by Melt Processing by Juris Bitenieks, Remo Merijs Meri, Janis Zicans, Krisjanis Buks

“…The polyethylene terephthalate/carbon nanotube (PET/CNT) nanocomposites were prepared by melt mixing using a twin screw extruder. CNT content was varied up to 5 wt. %. …”
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(De)Globalization, the Global Imaginary, and Religious Narratives: A Theoretical Framework and the East Asia Litmus Test by Beilei Bai

“…Faced with the twin challenges of globalization and de-globalization, do religions exercise agency in these trends? …”
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Weaving Archives. Riusare, reinventare e riprogettare i dati tessili by Margherita Tufarelli, Paolo Franzo

“…The project envisaged three main phases of implementation: (1) the elaboration of a digitisation procedure which, through the creation of a digital twin, would make it possible to reconstruct the fundamental characteristics of the selected textile materials, so as to convey their qualities on a digital support; (2) the use of the models obtained for the design of transmedia content; (3) the adaptation of this content to the development of audiovisual products, such as short films, films and animation, aimed at textile education. …”
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Poly(Lactic Acid) Filled with Cassava Starch-g-Soybean Oil Maleate by Nopparut Kiangkitiwan, Kawee Srikulkit

“…The obtained SOMA-g-STARCH was mixed with PLA in various weight ratios using twin-screw extruder, resulting in PLA/SOMA-g-STARCH. …”
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Research on Windage Power Loss of High-speed Arc Tooth Cylindrical Gear by Shuai Mo, Heyu Dang, Zhenxing Zou, Wenjie Tang, Zongxiang Yue, Hanjun Gao

“…Computational fluid dynamics（CFD） technology is used to establish the air flow field model around the arc tooth cylindrical gear. The digital twin simulation calculation is performed to obtain the velocity vector diagram and windage loss power of the air flow around the arc tooth cylindrical gear. …”
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Research Progress and Prospect of Multi-robot Collaborative SLAM in Complex Agricultural Scenarios by MA Nan, CAO Shanshan, BAI Tao, KONG Fantao, SUN Wei

“…Finally, the integration of digital twin technology will support more intelligent path planning and decision-making processes, especially in unmanned farms and livestock management systems. …”
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Reflections and trajectories for interdisciplinary research on the energy transition by Cesare Sposito, Francesca Scalisi

“…The contributions published in the form of essays and research papers appear consistent with the 2022 Strategic Foresight Report (European Commission, 2022) based on the JRC report entitled Towards a Green and Digital Future – Key Requirements for Successful Twin Transitions in the European Union (Muench et alii, 2022) and founded on the fundamental concepts of (a) ‘twin’ transitions, as the key to a sustainable, fair and competitive future; (b) ‘just’ transition, for widespread acceptance of green and digital solutions to mitigate consumption and improve efficiency; (c) ‘integrated approach’ to challenges, to maximise the benefits of synergies and better manage risks. …”
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Immune infiltrate populations within distinct tumor immune microenvironments predictive of immune checkpoint treatment outcome by Brian Z Ring, Catherine T. Cronister, Huijun Z. Ring, Douglas T. Ross, Robert S. Seitz

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Simulation Testing of Maritime Cyber-Physical Systems: Application of Model-View-ViewModel by Dong-Chul Lee, Kyung-Min Seo, Hee-Mun Park, Byeong Soo Kim

“…We expect that the proposed work will play a principal role when analyzing the behaviors and communications of defense CPSs and providing an environment for functional testing as a digital twin.…”
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Towards a Digital Transformation Hyper-Framework: The Essential Design Principles and Components of the Initial Prototype by Ana Perisic, Branko Perisic

“…These principles are derived from the broad scope analysis of digital transformation projects, methods, and tools and are glued to the proposed virtual twin hyper-document. The critical analysis of the digital transformation domain influenced the formulation of five research hypotheses that frame digital transformation of digital transformation, as the second goal of this research article. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of PMMA/Nanoclay Composite as an Excellent Dental Material by Md. Alamgir, Zenab Darban, Pratyush Verma, Siti Nor Atika Baharin, Syed Shahabuddin

“… The present study reports the synthesis of poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/nanoclay-based nanocomposites via melt compounding using a twin extruder process. PMMA was chosen as a matrix material and various weight fractions of nanoclay (NC) nanoparticles (1 wt.% and 2 wt.%) were used as reinforcement. …”
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The Role of Cell Adhesion Molecule Genes Regulating Neuroplasticity in Addiction by Dawn E. Muskiewicz, George R. Uhl, F. Scott Hall

“…A variety of genetic approaches, including twin studies, linkage studies, and candidate gene studies, has established a firm genetic basis for addiction. …”
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PARTNER CITIES: HISTORICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION by Олег ПЕТРИК

“…Using an interdisciplinary approach that combines historical, legal, political science, and management disciplines, the author has revealed the multifaceted use of such concepts as «partner cities», «twin cities», «municipal cooperation», «decentralized cooperation of cities» etc., which proves that their use as synonymous definitions indicating a non-governmental, horizontal international level of cooperation between individual local actors is not sufficiently regulated. …”
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Optimization of Abrasive Wear Characteristics of Polyethylene/Acrylate Copolymer Nanocomposites by S. Chockalingam, G. Gopalarama Subramaniyan, Anand Bisen, S. Kaliappan, S. Sekar, Pravin P. Patil, T. Ch. Anil Kumar, B. Ramesh, S. Venkatesan

“…For the production of Polyethylene/Cloisite 30B/Elvaloy AC-3427 nanomaterials, a twin-screw extruder is employed. Cloisite 30B was added to the Polyethylene matrix in the range of 2%, 3%, 4%, and 5%. …”
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Precipitation Behavior and Magnetic Properties of Cu-Fe-Co Alloys Containing Nanogranular Ferromagnetic-Element Particles by N. Wada, K. Kuwada, J. S. Kim, M. Takeguchi, M. Takeda

“…As annealing proceeded, the precipitates lost coherency to the matrix after reaching a size of 15–20 nm and twin-like structures were consecutively introduced in the particles. …”
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