Design of the Variable Stiffness Mechanism with Human-robot Interaction and Research on Optimal Hammering Trajectory by Zhang Xiaolei, Wu Yaguang

“…The results show that the presence of the VSM can absorb most of the impulsive forces transmitted to the robot during its low stiffness phase, thus effectively avoiding the damage caused by the robotic system when performing similar tasks.…”
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ACCEPTANCE OF A USB-BASED PORTABLE LEARNING RESOURCE ON LOCAL KNOWLEDGE (EXPERIENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES) by Angie R. Jalandoon, Liezel G. Mohillo, Dave E. Marcial

“…An adapted and modified instrument was used and conducted online through Google forms. Results show that PLR is a valuable tool for teachers, students, and librarians in terms of their instruction and self-learning. …”
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Thermographic Imaging of the Superficial Temperature in Racing Greyhounds before and after the Race by Mari Vainionpää, Esa-Pekka Tienhaara, Marja Raekallio, Jouni Junnila, Marjatta Snellman, Outi Vainio

“…The heat loss mechanisms of racing greyhounds during the race through forced conduction, radiation, evaporation, and panting can be considered adequate when observing the calculated heat capacity of the dogs.…”
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Bergers étrangers, une opportunité pour le pastoralisme euro-méditerranéen ? by Michele Nori

“…In several south European countries, foreign workers (shepherds who have emigrated from other Mediterranean countries) play an important role in this process because they provide skilled labour at a relatively low cost. …”
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3D printing of biological tooth with multiple ordered hierarchical structures by Menglu Zhao, Yanan Geng, Suna Fan, Xiang Yao, Jiexin Wang, Meifang Zhu, Yaopeng Zhang

“…The HAp nanorods were first induced to achieve high orientation in each printed line, then formed a plane with a vertical structure of DEJ under the shear force and magnetic field at dentin and enamel, respectively, and finally 3D-printed into a dental crown with bilayered parts exhibiting site-specific composition, texture, and outstanding biocompatibility. …”
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Pattern of Thyroid Disorders in a Tertiary Care Centre of a High-Altitude Region of Nepal: A hospital-based retrospective study by Tirtha Narayan Sah, Anuraj Anu, Binamra Bista

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Novel half-duplex relay strategy and its resource allocation by LI Yong, WANG Wen-bo, KONG Jia, PENG Mu-gen

“…It is shown that the proposed strategy can improve spectrum efficiency when compared to the conventional amplify-and-forward or decode-and-forward relay strategies.…”
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Le national à distance. Circulation de normes et réécriture du politique de la Tunisie by Stéphanie Pouessel

“…As we shall see, the experience of these representatives can have an inhibiting effect on the participation of local Tunisians: ascribed to their foreignness, the linguistic dissonance experienced with the newly “repatriated” clearly illustrates this tension. …”
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Development of Automatic Equipment for Washing and Nondestructive Inspection of Stud Bolt by H. S. Kwak

“…Higher operating temperatures accelerate the rate of oxidation and sludge formation, so the steam turbine is periodically inspected including strict examination of the stud bolts, and it is necessary to clean the bolts by removing sludge from their screw threads. …”
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Etude de la dynamique de l’occupation du sol dans la commune de Tondikiwindi dans l’ouest-nigérien by Ousseini Moussa Abdou, Rabiou Habou, Idrissa Soumana, Iro Dan Guimbo

“…Il ressort de l’étude que les formations végétales, les plans d’eau et les zones agricoles, sont en régression par opposition des sols nus et des zones d’habitation, qui sont en progression. …”
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Biologics in ocular inflammatory diseases – Experience from a tertiary referral eye care center in South India by Kalpana Babu, PG Padmapriya, Anand P Rao, Ramesh Jois

“…Patients <18 years of age formed 23.7% with a mean age of 10.77 ± 2.75 years. …”
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Comparative responses of two congeneric larval parasitoids of emerald ash borer to ambient temperatures: Implications for biocontrol introduction by Yingqiao Dang, Mitchell A. Green, Xiaoyi Wang, Jian J. Duan

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Electrically Controlled Rotor Blade Vortex Interaction Airloads and Noise Analysis Using Viscous Vortex Particle Method by Taoyong Su, Yang Lu, Jinchao Ma, Shujun Guan

“…In this model, the ECR wake flow field vorticity is discretized as multiple vortex particles, and the vorticity-velocity form of the Navier-Stokes equation is solved to simulate the transport diffusion of the vorticity. …”
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The antihypertensive efficacy of a quadruple single-pill combination in patients with resistant hypertension: study protocol for a randomized, open-label, crossover trial by Yuanyuan Yao, Xin Zhang, Runyu Ye, Shanshan Jia, Xiangyu Yang, Xiaoping Chen

“…Methods A randomized crossover clinical trial will be conducted to compare the efficacy and safety of compound reserpine and triamterene tablets treatment regimen (two tablets of olmesartan/amlodipine (OA) + one tablet of compound reserpine and triamterene tablets) with those of a standard treatment regimen (two tablets of OA + indapamide 2.5 mg + spironolactone 20 mg) in patients with RH. Forty patients will be recruited and randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to 2 crossover groups. …”
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Benefits and Challenges in the Presentation of Microlessons in Teacher Training at the University of Technology by Portia Dikgwatle, Constance Mphojane

“…The research population was Central University of Technology, Faculty of Humanities. The sample involved forty-two participants, twenty-four B Ed students and eighteen micro lesson assessors who are lecturers at the university. …”
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF THE WATER SUPPLY WELLS AND METHODS OF THEIR CAPITAL REPAIR by V. V. Ivashechkin

“…The author arrives at a design equation of the heave required for extracting the production column with the filter applying only the static force. In which they offer to determine frictional force of the mudded filter against the formation from calculating formulae of the supporting power of an augered pile working with pulling loads. …”
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Study on the Stability and Control of Gob-Side Entry Retaining in Paste Backfill Working Face by Changtao Xu, Xiangyu Wang, Dingchao Chen, Guanghui Wang, Zhenpeng Niu, Huixing Lu

“…It was found that as the working face advanced, the backfill material and the overlying strata gradually formed a stable composite structure, with the abutment stress in the mining area stabilizing over time. …”
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El peregrinar del gaucho: del Museo de Luján al Parque Criollo y Museo Gauchesco de San Antonio de Areco by María Elida Blasco

“…En la materialización de ambas experiencias se vio involucrada una hete - rogeneidad de agentes vinculados al asociacionismo civil, a las reparti - ciones públicas, al ámbito historiográfico y a las actividades mercantiles- que proveyó recursos materiales, sociales y culturales necesarios para la formación de colecciones de objetos y la construcción de sus espacios de exhibición. …”
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Estimation of fretting fatigue life using a multiaxial stress-based critical distance methodology by F. C. Castro, J. A. Araújo, M. S. T. Pires, L. Susmel

“…The fatigue parameter is based on an improved formulation of the Modified Wöhler Curve Method, in which the shear stress amplitude is measured via the Maximum Rectangular Hull method. …”
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Thermal behavior of Zefreh dolomite mine (Central Iran) by Shahraki B.K., Mehrabi B., Dabiri R.

“…The first peak is associated with the formation of magnesia (MgO), calcite(CaCO3) and CO2. …”
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