Design of a Simple and Modular 2-DOF Ankle Physiotherapy Device Relying on a Hybrid Serial-Parallel Robotic Architecture by Christos E. Syrseloudis, Ioannis Z. Emiris, Theodore Lilas, Artemis Maglara

“…The aim of this work is to propose a new 2-DOF robotic platform with hybrid parallel-serial structure and to undertake its parametric design so that it can follow the whole range of ankle related foot movements. This robot can serve as a human ankle rehabilitation device. …”
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Midcourse Guidance Law Based on High Target Acquisition Probability Considering Angular Constraint and Line-of-Sight Angle Rate Control by Xiao Liu, Shengjing Tang, Jie Guo, Yuhang Yun, Zhe Chen

“…Then, a new formulation biased proportional navigation (BPN) guidance law with angular constraint and LOS angle rate control has been derived to ensure the tracking ability when attacking the maneuvering target. …”
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Influence of different types of sterile cytoplasms (A3, A4, 9E) on the combining ability of CMS lines of sorghum by O. P. Kibalnik, L. A. Elkonin

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Modeling the Effects of Interrelations Among External Support and Internal Factors on Teachers’ ICT Integration Ability in Less Developed Areas of China by Shun Xu, Tiehao Zhao, Zhongmei Zheng, Sha Zhu

“…This gap hinders the comprehensive enhancement of teachers’ ICT integration ability. This study administered a questionnaire survey involving 9,591 teachers from 238 primary and secondary schools across the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China, and structural equation model was utilized to systematically examines the cumulative effects of external and internal factors on teachers’ ICT integration ability and the mediating role of internal factors on the relationship between external support and teachers’ ICT integration ability in less developed areas. …”
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Visible-mid infrared ultra-broadband and wide-angle metamaterial perfect absorber based on cermet films with nano-cone structure by Yang Fan, Li Rui-Hao, Tan Shi-Long, Dong Jian-Wen, Jiang Shao-Ji

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Geddes A. Think Twice, It’s All Right: Animalism, Disunity and the Self / trans. from Engl. V. A. Sermaksheva by V. A. Sermaksheva

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The impact of maternal mindful parenting on preschoolers' emotional regulation abilities: The mediating role of depression and the moderating role of the parent-child relationship by Jiaojiao He, Mohd Nazri Bin Abdul Rahman, Meng Xu, Minrui Jiang

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Diagnostic ability of myxovirus resistance-A in pediatric cases of viral-acute respiratory tract infections with vitamin A and zinc deficiencies by Dian Kesumapramudya Nurputra, Amalia Setyati, Nur Arfian, Endy Paryanto Prawirohartono, Zulvikar Syambani Ulhaq

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Effect of Cross-Sectional Designs of Different Ni-Ti Files on Shaping Ability After Repeated Usage in Simulated Root Canals. by Fikrat Shawqi Qaddori, Raid Fahim Salman

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Assessment of Condylar Position and Its Association with Unilateral TMD in Patients with Angle’s Class I, II, and III Malocclusions Using CBCT by Dollchi Mehta, Dhruv Swaminarayan, Nikita Patel, Noor Addeen Abo Arsheed, Narendra Prakash Rai, Ismat Fakhra

“…Introduction: With cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a diagnostic tool, we compare and analyze the condylar position and its relationship with unilateral temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in patients with Angle’s Class I, II, and III malocclusions. Materials and Methods: The association between TMD and age, gender, vertical condyle position, horizontal condyle position, and steepness of articular eminence in individuals with various malocclusions was examined using 30 CBCT images. …”
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Learning Agility and Inclusive Leadership on Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Work Engagement and Job Autonomy in Platform-Based Companies by Nabila Mufida Li Dinillah

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Beyond support: exploring the dynamic and static biomechanical changes induced by preventive ankle taping: a novel cross-sectional study by María Bravo-Aguilar, Vanesa Abuín-Porras, María Blanco-Morales, Carlos Romero Morales, Jaime Almazán-Polo, Jorge Hugo Villafañe, Lorena Canosa-Carro

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Design and Development of False Ceiling Board Using Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) Composite Reinforced with False Banana Fibres and Filled with Sawdust by Yerdawu Zeleke, Gideon K. Rotich

“…This work deals with design and development of false ceiling board from polyvinyl-acetate (PVAc) composite reinforced with false banana fibres and filled with sawdust. …”
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Characteristics of Flow Development and Boiling Transitions in the Liquid Oxygen Chill-Down Process in a Straight Horizontal Exit-Contracted Pipe by Lanwei Chen, Jiaqi Zhang

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CO2 Laser-Assisted Deep Sclerectomy Surgery Compared with Trabeculectomy in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Two-Year Results by Hengli Zhang, Yizhen Tang, Xiaowei Yan, Lihua Ma, Yulei Geng, Fan Li, Guangxian Tang

“…Meanwhile, the peripheral anterior synechiae were only observed in the CLASS group, and the ratio was 30%. …”
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Evaluation and comparison of reading man flap based on different designs of angles and central axial lengths using finite element method by Ling Chen, Xin Yang, Yunshi Zhang, Long Zhang, Youchen Xia

“…Abstract Different angles and central axis length combinations of the reading man flap were studied to determine the optimal angles and central axis length combinations for reducing the stress on the flap tip. …”
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Research Note: Testing the validity of latency-to-lie tests without water for objective on-farm assessment of walking ability of broiler chickens by Kaitlin Wurtz, Sigga Rasmussen, Anja Riber

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Postoperative tibial plateau angle changes and their influence on ground reaction forces 6 months after TPLO: a prospective study by Frederik Volz, Daniela Eberle, Matthias Kornmayer, Julius Klever, Andrea Meyer-Lindenberg

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Molecular Detection of Coxiella burnetii in Ticks Isolated from Domestic Animals in Slaughterhouses and Farms, Shahr-E-Rey, Tehran, Iran by Pedram Talaie, Maryam Tavassoli, Ehsan Mostafavi, Zakiyeh Telmadarraiy, Mahdi Rohani, Saber Esmaeili, Mohammad Mehdi Sedaghat

“…Methods: From December 2016 to November 2017, 179 ticks were collected on sheep at animal husbandry facilities and slaughterhouses located in Shahr-e-Rey, Tehran Province. …”
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Masking Ability of Various Metal Complexing Ligands at 1.0 mM Concentrations on the Potentiometric Determination of Fluoride in Aqueous Samples by Sakuni M. De Silva, Samitha Deraniyagala, Janitha K. Walpita, Indira Jayaweera, Saranga Diyabalanage, Asitha T. Cooray

“…Out of all the masking agents investigated, only CDTA performed marginally well and approximately a quarter of the samples produced statistically comparable data to the reference buffer. …”
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