Resource Allocation with MAC Layer Node Cooperation in Cognitive Radio Networks by Andreas Merentitis, Dionysia Triantafyllopoulou

“…The proposed algorithm utilizes Medium Access Control layer mechanisms for message exchange between secondary nodes that operate in license exempt spectrum bands, in order to achieve interference mitigation. …”
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A Compact UWB Diversity Antenna by Hui Zhao, Fushun Zhang, Chunyang Wang, Jiangang Liang

“…The simulated and measured results show that impedance bandwidth of the proposed antenna can cover the whole UWB band with a good isolation of < −15 dB. The radiation patterns, peak antenna gain, and envelope correlation coefficient are also measured and discussed. …”
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ANALYSIS ON THE INFLUENCES OF TOOTH PROFILE MODIFICATION ON DYNAMIC LOAD IN A SPLIT PATH TRANSMISSION by DING RenLiang, WANG SanMin

“…For two branches of power transmission gear,the bending- torsion- shaft coupling dynamics model and the corresponding nonlinear dynamical equations are established in this paper,with considering the varying mesh stiffness,backlash and the tooth profile modification as a time-varying backlash. …”
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Fatigue cracking of aluminium alloy AlZn6Mg0.8Zr subjected to thermomechanical treatment by A. Kowalski, W. Ozgowicz, M. Kurek, A. Kurek, T. Lagoda

“…Basquin’s characteristics of fatigue have been determined in mechanical test on smooth specimens at a simple state of loading in conditions of alternating bending. The tests were carried out on a fatigue test stand constructed by the authors – MZGS 100. …”
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A Rare Interstitial Duplication of 8q22.1–8q24.3 Associated with Syndromic Bilateral Cleft Lip/Palate by Regina Ferreira Rezek, Ana Angélica Rodrigues Abbas, Juliana Forte Mazzeu, Siliana Maria Duarte Miranda, Cibele Velloso-Rodrigues

“…We present a rare case of 8q interstitial duplication derived from maternal balanced translocations in a patient with bilateral cleft lip and palate in syndromic form associated with other congenital malformations. G-banding cytogenetic analysis revealed a chromosomal abnormality in the form of the karyotype 46,XX der(22)t(8;22)(q22.1;p11.1)mat. …”
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“Making Noise” with Comics: An Interview with Argentine Author, Artist, Singer, and Song Writer, Isol by Jennifer Nagtegaal

“…The interview focuses on the so-called “discomic” Novela gráfica (Graphic Novel), released in 2014 by the Buenos Aires-based band SIMA, for which Isol served as lead vocalist, but also touches on some of the Argentine artist’s more recent collaborative and interdisciplinary art projects and performances. …”
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Study on On-line Detection Method of Heavy Duty Truck Gearbox Assembly Quality based on Wavelet Analysis by Zheng Zou, Rupeng Cao, Qing Qu, Zhezhan Tang, Kangqu Zhou, Wei Chen

“…Through spectral analysis of the corresponding frequency band signals and combining the results of theoretical analysis and experimental analysis， the assembly fault characteristics of the gearbox are obtained， which provides a basis for checking the assembly quality of the gearbox. …”
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Comparative analysis of SAR sensors for effective tectonic lineament mapping in semiarid region by Chakouri Mohcine, Jellouli Amine, Hajaj Soufiane, El Hachimi Jaouad, Ouguinaz Abdelkarim, Aangri Abdelhaq, El Harti Abderrazak

“…This study aims to detect lineaments using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data from three sensors with different bands: Alos-Palsar, Radarsat-1, and Sentinel-1. Automatic lineament extraction is performed by combining two different parameters along with the Palsar Digital Elevation Model in order to recommend the most powerful sensor for this task. …”
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Vanadium dioxide-based tunable broadband metamaterial absorber in the terahertz by Yuqi Zhu

“…The metamaterial maintained > 75% absorption across the frequency band for incident angles up to 45°, with the absorption rate varying for different polarization angles. …”
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High Efficiency and Broadband Microstrip Leaky-Wave Antenna by Onofrio Losito

“…The good performance of this new tapered microstrip LWA, with reference to conventional uniform microstrip LWAs, is mainly the wider band of 33% for VSWR <2, higher gain (12 dBi), and higher efficiency (up to 85%). …”
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Broadband Loop Antenna on Soft Contact Lens for Wireless Ocular Physiological Monitoring by Ssu-Han Ting, Bo-Ming Jeng, Wen-Shan Chen, Jin-Chern Chiou, Ching-Hsing Luo

“…Because the pig's eye and human's eye have similar parameters of conductivity and permittivity, the experimental results are obtained by applying the proposed antenna on the pig's eye and cover from 1.54 to 6 GHz for ISM band (2.4 and 5.8 GHz) applications. The measured antenna radiation patterns, antenna gains, and radiation efficiency will be demonstrated in this paper, which are suitable for application of wireless ocular physiological monitoring.…”
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The Effects of Minor Element Addition on the Structural Heterogeneity and Mechanical Properties of ZrCuAl Bulk Metallic Glasses by R. Sivaraman, Indrajit Patra, Zainab Mohsen Najm, Noora M. Hameed, Taif Alawsi, Seyedmasoud Hashemi

“…The evaluation of the magnitude of the derivative in the nanoindentation test also demonstrated that the Ni-added sample exhibited a multiple shear-band mode for plastic deformation.…”
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On the Torsion of Asymmetric Bearing Systems of Multi-Storey Buildings by V. A. Lyublinskiy

“…The results of the analysis carried out can be used in the design of compressed and bending reinforced concrete structures subject to torsion.…”
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Numerical Investigation of the Characteristics of the Dynamic Load Allowance in a Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Arch Bridge Subjected to Moving Vehicles by Qingfei Gao, Qilu Ma, Kemeng Cui, Jun Li, Chuang Xu

“…Additionally, the relationship between the different DLAs obtained by using the different response indices, that is, displacement, bending moment, and axis force of structure, is investigated. …”
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Crystal structure, Hirshfeld surfaces analysis, vibrational spectroscopy, thermal behavior, and DFT study of S-triazine perchlorate by Chaima Zouari, Thameur Dammak, Jerome Lhoste, Mohamed Boujelbene, Mohamed Abdelhedi

“…Thermogravimetric analysis assess edits thermal stability, while UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy identified a significant absorption band at 304 nm (4.07 eV). Computational studies employing density functional theory (DFT) complemented the experimental findings, corroborating the material’s structural and electronic properties.…”
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Análise da temperatura de superfície em ambientes urbanos: um estudo por meio de sensoriamento remoto no município de Goiânia, Goiás (2002 – 2011) by Silvio Braz de Sousa, Laerte Guimarães Ferreira

Subjects: “…land surface temperature…”
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Modeling and Finite Element Analysis of Hypoid Gear Cutting by Completed Method by Lin Xi

“…By using the finite element software Abaqus to conduct the contact analysis of gears drive,and the tooth root bending stress and the tooth surface contact stress can be calculated and extracted in the entire meshing process,the research results can provide a reference for the strength design of hypoid gear.…”
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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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Multiaxial fatigue of aluminium friction stir welded joints: preliminary results by D. G. Hattingh, M. N. James, L. Susmel, R. Tovo

“…These specimens were tested under proportional and non-proportional tension and torsion, the effect of non-zero mean stresses being also investigated. …”
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Failure Analysis for Teeth Broken of a Gearbox by Donghai Gao

“…The gear raw materials chemical composition， non-metallic inclusions， heat treatment hardness， carburized layer thickness， metallographic structure are checked. …”
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