Combined action observation and motor imagery : is a functional equivalence approach more effective? by Tan, Cher Han

“…Pre- and post-tests consist of a 15-ball putting task. Twenty one participants, with no experience in golf and MI, were assigned to one of three groups based on their imagery ability, and underwent three intervention sessions inclusive of physical practice. …”
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Global monitoring of volcanic SO2 degassing with unprecedented resolution from TROPOMI onboard Sentinel-5 Precursor by Barrington, Charlotte, Taisne, Benoit, Theys, N., Hedelt, P., De Smedt, I., Lerot, C., Yu, H., Vlietinck, J., Pedergnana, M., Arellano, S., Galle, B., Fernandez, D., Carlito, C. J. M., Delgado-Granados, H., Loyola, D., Van Roozendael, M.

“…We report here the first volcanic SO2 measurements from the hyperspectral TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) launched in October 2017 onboard the ESA’s Sentinel-5 Precursor platform. Using the operational processing algorithm, we explore the benefit of improved spatial resolution to the monitoring of global volcanic degassing. …”
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Machine Learning Approaches for the Prediction of Postoperative Major Complications in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Bowel Obstruction by Mazzotta, Alessandro D., Burti, Elisa, Causio, Francesco Andrea, Orlandi, Alex, Martinelli, Silvia, Longaroni, Mattia, Pinciroli, Tiziana, Debs, Tarek, Costa, Gianluca, Miccini, Michelangelo, Aurello, Paolo, Petrucciani, Niccolò

“…Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy 4 Section of Hygiene, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy 5 EIT Digital Master School, Polytech Nice Sophia, 06410 Biot, France 6 Department of Surgery, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy 7 MIT Professional Education, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA 8 Département de Chirurgie Digestive, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, CHU Nice, 06000 Nice, France 9 Department of Life Science, Health, and Health Professions, Link Campus University, 00165 Rome, Italy 10 Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. …”
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A Novel Approach to Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures Utilizing a Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Traction and Stabilization Device by Oeding, Jacob F., Bockman, Sam, Chiu, Harriet, Hua, Cheyenne, Connor, James, Slocum, Alexander

“…This study presents the design and preliminary testing of a multi-degree-of-freedom (DOF) device capable of performing both distraction and reduction of fractured bone fragments using a traction splint mechanism with locking ball joints. A prototype was manufactured, and tests were conducted by a practicing hand surgeon. …”
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Selective laser melting of 316L stainless steel/ TiC metal matrix composite by Ho, Zi Liang

“…To analyse the microscopic properties of the SLM printed samples, pure 316L powder and TiC particles in 2 different parameters, 1% TiC and 3% TiC by weight, were mixed using ball milling process at low energy. After the SLM process, the sample parts were cut, mounted onto a resin, grinded, polished and etched before being able to view their microstructure under an optical microscope. …”
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Metal additive manufacturing repair study on rail steel with Stellite 6 powder by Nellian, Alagu Subramaniam, Pang, John Hock Lye

“…Wear testing was conducted using laboratory ball-on-disc tribometer tests on rail steel and Stellite 6 cladded disc specimens. …”
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Gram-scale mechanochemical synthesis of atom-layer MoS₂ semiconductor electrocatalyst via functionalized graphene quantum dots for efficient hydrogen evolution by Hu, Bingjie, Wu, Yao, Wang, Kang, Guo, Huazhang, Lei, Zhendong, Liu, Zheng, Wang, Liang

“…Significantly, the catalytic properties of ALMS are significantly influenced by ball milling production conditions. The GQD-assisted large-scale machinery synthesis pathway provides a promising avenue for the development of efficient and high-performance ultrathin 2D materials.…”
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Mechanochemical synthesis of corannulene flanked n-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors and preparation of their metal complexes by Hum, Gavin, Muzammil, Ezzah M., Li, Yongxin, García, Felipe, Stuparu, Mihaiela Corina

“…Green metrics and energy consumption comparison were performed for both routes revealing ball-milling generation of these compounds to be an environmentally greener technique to produce such precursors compared to conventional solvent-based methods. …”
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Conversion from carbon nanotubes to boron nitride nanotubes and boron nitride-carbon nanotubes by Wei, Mingwei

“…Due to the similarities with carbon nanotubes (CNTs), many of the BNNTs synthesis techniques were adopted from its carbon counterparts, such as arc-discharge method, chemical vapor deposition, laser ablation, ball milling and carbon nanotube-substitution reaction methods. …”
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Characterization of IMC layer and its effect on thermomechanical fatigue life of Sn–3.8Ag–0.7Cu solder joints by Che, Faxing, Pang, John Hock Lye

“…In addition, thermal cycling test and analysis for plastic ball grid array (PBGA) package with Sn–3.8Ag–0.7Cu Pb-free solder joints was performed. …”
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Tribological study of modified palm oil-with single and hybrid nanofluids for metalworking fluid by Sabri, Ainaa Mardhiah, Talib, Norfazillah, Abdul Sani, Amiril Sahab, Abdullah, Haslina, Kamdani, Kamaruddin

“…The oil samples were then compared with synthetic ester (SE). A four-ball wear test was used to evaluate the tribological performance of oil samples based on ASTM D4172. …”
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Ionic liquid lubricity enhancement with bio-oil derived from microwave pyrolysis of bamboo by Mohamed Ariffin, Nur Aisya Affrina, Chong, William Woei Fong, Foong, Shin Ying, Lam, Su Shiung, Ng, Jo-Han, Zhang, Hedong

“…Friction measurements using a ball-on-disk setup reveal a substantial 58.9% reduction in friction and a 30.6% reduction in wear when [Oley][Oleic] is combined with bio-oil pyrolysed with a microwave power of 800 W. …”

Consensus on current management of endometriosis by Johnson, NP, Hummelshoj, L, World Endometriosis Society Montpellier Consortium

Climate change: crop performance and potential by Ramlan, Mohd Fauzi

“…A similar study has been done in the production of bell pepper in lowland areas. In-depth analyses on plant partitioning and yield components are highlighted. …”
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Wonderland : constructionist science learning in mixed reality by Khan, Mina(Cognitive data scientist)Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Novel β-TCP/PVA bilayered hydrogels with considerable physical and bio-functional properties for osteochondral repair by Yao, Hang, Kang, Junpei, Li, Weichang, Liu, Jian, Xie, Renjian, Wang, Yingjun, Liu, Sa, Wang, Dong-An, Ren, Li

“…A novel integrated bilayered hydrogel osteochondral replacement was constructed by blending polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) in this study. Separated nano-ball milling with ultrasound dispersion prepared β-TCP demonstrated suitable properties of tiny particle size, high purity and ideal distribution, improving the mechanical properties of the novel integrated hydrogel, and providing a cartilage-like lubrication effect and high biocompatibility, including cytocompatibility and osteogenesis. …”
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Comparison and validation of sensors for 3D and 2D motion capture to measure 10-pin bowling specific kinematics by Lim, Matthew Jing Long

“…Ten pin bowling is a competitive sport that requires athletes to score as many pins possible using a bowling ball. This project aims to provide a means for coaches and bowlers of Team Singapore to measure specific kinematic movements related to the sport. …”
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Vision based control for mobile robot by Siah, Clarence Jun Da

“…In our application, the conservative way to overcome with this issue was to constantly updating the distance such that the color ball reached the points nearer to the mobile robot. …”
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Electrochemical performance of NASICON type carbon coated LiTi2(PO4)3 with a spinel LiMn2O4 cathode by Aravindan, Vanchiappan, Chuiling, W., Madhavi, Srinivasan

“…The synthesized LiTi2(PO4)3 particles are ball milled and subsequently carbon coated from the carbonization of glucose (C–LiTi2(PO4)3). …”
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Titanium–aluminum–polytetrafluoroethylene coated stainless steel micromold via co-sputtering deposition : replication performance and limitation in hot-embossing by Hardt, David E., Chun, Jung H., Saha, Biswajit, Tor, Shu Beng, Liu, Erjia

“…The sputtering power applied to the PTFE target was varied to control the PTFE concentration in the Ti–Al–PTFE coatings, which affected the bonding structure, surface roughness, friction and contact angle of coatings characterized using micro-Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), confocal microscopy, ball-on-disc tribometer and goniometer, respectively. …”
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