Nonlinear Predictive Sliding Mode Control for Active Suspension System by Dazhuang Wang, Dingxuan Zhao, Mingde Gong, Bin Yang

“…Finally, the simulation results show that the ride comfort and handling stability performance of the active suspension system is better than that of the passive suspension system and the Skyhook active suspension. …”
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Socio-cultural development of Omsk region districts as one of indicators of social sphere of modern Russia by I. A. Kostyuk

“…It is in this aspect of socio-cultural activity generates social and cultural space, with the activity of the subject as a carrier and Creator of cultural values who can compete with cultural activities when all participants were predetermined by the passive role of spectator and participant in the best case, not a collective of the Creator of what is happening. …”
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Enviroscaping to Conserve Energy: Trees for South Florida by Timothy K. Broschat, Alan W. Meerow, R.J. Black

“…Trees are the main types of landscape plants used around the home for passive energy conservation. They provide shade, influence air movement around the house and, once established, require little maintenance. …”
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An Appraisal of Power-Minimizing Control Algorithms for Active Magnetic Bearings by Seong-yeol Yoo, Myounggyu D. Noh

“…Active magnetic bearings consume much less power than conventional passive bearings, especially when power-minimizing controllers are employed. …”
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Hybrid Stability Checking Method for Synchronization of Chaotic Fractional-Order Systems by Seng-Kin Lao, Lap-Mou Tam, Hsien-Keng Chen, Long-Jye Sheu

“…We propose a new and efficient hybrid method to verify the stability in this situation. The passivity-based control scheme for synchronization of two hyperchaotic fractional-order Chen-Lee systems is provided as an example. …”
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Investigation of Seismic Behavior of Container Crane Structures by Shake Table Tests and Mathematical Modeling by C. Oktay Azeloglu, Ayse Edincliler, Ahmet Sagirli

“…The mathematical model can be used in active-passive vibration control studies to decrease structural vibrations on container cranes.…”
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Dynamical Analysis and Stabilizing Control of Inclined Rotational Translational Actuator Systems by Bingtuan Gao, Fei Ye

“…To stabilize the system to its controllable equilibriums, a proper control Lyapunov function including system energy, which is used to show the passivity property of the system, is designed. Consequently, a stabilizing controller is achieved directly based on the second Lyapunov stability theorem. …”
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An Improved Group-Based Neighbor Discovery Algorithm for Mobile Sensor Networks by Qiang Niu, Weiwei Bao, Shixiong Xia

“…Most discovery designs are based on pairwise and fixed duty cycle, in which discovery is passively achieved when two nodes wake up at the same time. …”
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Available Bandwidth Estimation in Network-Aware Applications for Wireless Campus e-Learning System by Mohd Faisal Ibrahim, Masita Jamal, Saadiah Yahya, Mohd Nasir Taib

“…In the past, there have been several proposals that provide passive and active bandwidth estimation approaches for wired and wireless network. …”
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Efficient Synthesis of Large Finite Patch Arrays for Scanning Wide-Angle Anomalous Reflectors by Sravan Kumar Reddy Vuyyuru, Risto Valkonen, Sergei A. Tretyakov, do-Hoon Kwon

“…A design methodology for planar loaded antenna arrays is proposed to synthesize a perfect anomalous reflection into an arbitrary direction by optimizing the scattering characteristics of passively loaded array antennas. It is based on efficient and accurate prediction of the induced current distribution and the associated scattering for any given set of load impedances. …”
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La crisis del modelo de Estado en España y la reforma federal by Jorge Cagiao y Conde

“…Secondly, he comments on the problems generated by the passive attitude of Spanish governments to adapt the constitutional system to its conflictual context (multinational in public law and multi-level into the UE system), and he also explains why the federal logic is probably the answer to the internal and external factors of State crisis. …”
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Position in proton Bragg curve influences DNA damage complexity and survival in head and neck cancer cells by Tim Heemskerk, Celebrity Groenendijk, Marta Rovituso, Ernst van der Wal, Wouter van Burik, Konstantinos Chatzipapas, Danny Lathouwers, Roland Kanaar, Jeremy M.C. Brown, Jeroen Essers

“…Materials and methods: Proton irradiations are performed at the HollandPTC R&D proton beamline, using a double passively scattered setup. A custom water phantom setup is employed to accurately position the samples within the Bragg curve. …”
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Acute Effects of Percussive Therapy on the Posterior Shoulder Muscles Differ Based on the Athlete’s Soreness Response by Jack H Trainer, Matthew Pascarella, Ryan W Paul, Stephen J Thomas

“… # Purpose To compare the acute effects of percussion therapy on passive range of motion (ROM) and tissue-specific ultrasound measures (pennation angle \[PA\] and muscle thickness \[MT\]) between healthy individuals responding positively vs. negatively to percussive therapy performed on the dominant arm posterior rotator cuff…”
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Portable Gentle Jogger Improves Glycemic Indices in Type 2 Diabetic and Healthy Subjects Living at Home: A Pilot Study by Jose A. Adams, Veronica Banderas, Jose R. Lopez, Marvin A. Sackner

“…Gentle Jogger is a portable, passive movement technology that reduces physical inactivity while improving 24 hr glycemic control. …”
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Acute Effects of Handheld Vibration Massage on Posterior Shoulder Soft Tissues by Takaki Imai, Takashi Nagamatsu, Yushin Yoshizato, Kodai Miyara, Megumi Sumizono, Masatoshi Nakamura

“… # Methods A crossover study with a 5-min vibration massage and passive control condition was conducted in healthy male volunteers (mean age 20.5 ± 1.7 years). …”
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The Clinical Utility of the Seated Wall Angel as a Test with Scoring by Chad Kofoed, Allison Palmsten, Jonathon Diercks, Michael Obermeier, Marc Tompkins, Terese L Chmielewski

“…The SWA test was scored 0 to 3 points bilaterally based on number of body contacts with the wall (i.e., elbows and fingertips, posterior fingers, posterior forearm). Passive range of motion was measured with a standard goniometer. …”
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Finite Element Analysis of Horizontal Bearing Capacity for the Composite Diaphragm Wall Anchor Foundation by Qian Yin, Leyong Wei, Xiaojuan Li, Weiming Gong, Xueying Yang, Guoliang Dai, Shunkai Peng

“…As the load increases, the passive earth pressure on the front wall’s outer side rises, while the active earth pressure on the back wall’s outer side decreases. …”
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How can Blood Flow Restriction Exercise be Utilised for the Management of Persistent Pain Following Complex Injuries in Military Personnel? A Narrative Review by Luke Gray, Peter Ladlow, Russell J Coppack, Robyn P Cassidy, Lynn Kelly, Sarah Lewis, Nick Caplan, Robert Barker-Davies, Alexander N Bennett, Luke Hughes

“…., with aerobic exercise, passive application, or resistance training) allow practitioners to cater for specific limitations (e.g., passive, or contralateral application with kinesiophobia) in clinical populations. …”
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Democracia e transconstitucionalismo: “direito ao esquecimento”, extraterritorialidade e conflito entre ordens jurídicas by Fernando José Gonçalves Acunha

“…Nessa linha, temas como a legitimação democrática do Direito, sua eficácia espacial e a compatibilidade entre ordens jurídicas passam a ser objeto importante de diversos estudos jurídicos. …”
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Computational Studies on the Molecule 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-5-Fluorouracil in Gas Phase and Aqueous Solution and Prediction of Its Confinement inside Capped Nanotubes by Y. Tadjouteu Assatse, G. W. Ejuh, F. Tchoffo, J. M. B. Ndjaka

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