Optimization of Tension Distribution for Cable-Driven Manipulators Using Tension-Level Index by Lim, Wen Bin, Yeo, Song Huat, Yang, Guilin

“…Cable-driven manipulators (CDMs) are a special class of parallel manipulators driven by cables instead of rigid links. Due to the unilateral driving property of cables, CDMs require redundant actuation to maintain positive cable tensions. …”
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High refractive index inorganic–organic Interpenetrating Polymer Network (IPN) hydrogel nanocomposite toward artificial cornea implants by Chan-Park, Mary B., Beuerman, Roger W., Zhang, Quanyuan, Fang, Zheng, Cao, Ye, Du, Huamao, Wu, Hong, Duan, Hongwei, Xu, Rong

“…Herein, we developed an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) hydrogel containing well-dispersed ZnS nanoparticles (3 nm) covalently linked to the first polymer network, poly(2-hydroethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA). …”
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FOSS Compact Model Prototyping with Verilog-A Equation-Defined Devices (VAEDD) by Brinson, Mike

“…It has the same structure as the standard EDD but is built around compiled Verilog-A module code, which in turn is translated to C++ code and dynamically linked to the main body of the simulator code. Essentially a VAEDD is a tiny Verilog-A module with a standardised internal code structure. …”
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Bridging realities into organizations through innovation and productivity: exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, internet of things, and big data analytics in the... by Samadhiya, Ashutosh, Agrawal, Rohit, Kumar, Anil, Luthra, Sunil

“…The study gathers responses from the gaming, information technology, and entertainment industries, using a multi-method involving Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling, Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis, and Artificial Neural Networks to investigate how these technologies might be used to improve the linking of disparate realities in a business context. …”
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Credit market tightness and zombie firms: theory and evidence by Hamano, M, Schnattinger, P, Shintani, M, Uesugi, I, Zanetti, F

“…We develop a simple model of financial intermediation with search and matching frictions between banks and firms. The model links credit market tightness –encapsulating the abundance of credit– to the search and opportunity costs of credit intermediation. …”

Hypoxia inhibits MHC I expression and antigen presentation to escape immune surveillance by Estephan, H, Tailor, A, Parker, R, Kreamer, M, Papandreou, I, Campo, L, Easton, A, Moon, EJ, Denko, N, Ternette, N, Hammond, E, Giaccia, A

“…Hypoxia is a common feature of solid tumors that has previously been linked to resistance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and more recently to immunotherapy. …”

Sequential phreatomagmatic eruptions during the lateral propagation of giant dyke swarms by Pryce, E, Cartwright, J, Kirkham, C, Phillips, D

“…The well data allow us to exclude crater forming mechanisms based on collapse into a void, but are consistent with those linked to phreatomagmatic eruption. We propose that the rapid cooling of dyke magma during the phreatomagmatic eruptive process was an important contributory factor in the upward arrest of dyke propagation, preventing surface extrusion and hence promoting lateral propagation.…”

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is associated with susceptibility to experimental pneumococcal challenge in older adults by Urban, BC, Gonçalves, ANA, Loukov, D, Passos, FM, Reiné, J, Gonzalez-Dias, P, Solórzano, C, Mitsi, E, Nikolaou, E, O'Connor, D, Collins, AM, Adler, H, Pollard, A, Rylance, J, Gordon, SB, Jochems, SP, Nakaya, HI, Ferreira, DM

“…Streptococcus pneumoniae colonization in the upper respiratory tract is linked to pneumococcal disease development, predominantly affecting young children and older adults. …”

Topology surveillance of the lanosterol demethylase CYP51A1 by signal peptide peptidase by Sergejevs, N, Avci, D, van de Weijer, ML, Corey, RA, Lemberg, MK, Carvalho, P

“…Cleavage of transmembrane segments on target proteins by the aspartyl intramembrane protease signal peptide peptidase (SPP, encoded by HM13) has been linked to immunity, viral infection and protein quality control. …”

RAD50 deficiency and its effects on zebrafish embryonic development and DNA repair mechanisms by Nahid Khalili, Shazrul Fazry, Mahmood, Ibrahim, Ahmed Najm, Ahmad Azfaralariff

“…Mutations in RAD50 are linked to severe conditions such as microcephaly, mental retardation, and growth retardation in humans. …”
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Dynamic linkages of Asian stock markets by Baharumshah, Ahmad Zubaidi, Sarmidi, Tamat, Tan, Hui Boon

“…The empirical results suggest that all the Asian markets are closely linked with each other and with the world capital markets, namely those of the US and Japan, over the post-liberalization era. …”

Enhancing software effort estimation in the analogy-based approach through the combination of regression methods by Javdani Gandomani, Taghi, Dashti, Maedeh, Zulzalil, Hazura, Md Sultan, Abu Bakar

“…The success of software projects is closely linked to accurate effort estimation, driving continuous efforts by researchers to refine estimation methods. …”
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Learning in a Foreign Country: Acculturative Stress in UUM’s International Students (S/O 14575) by Aziz, Azelin, Hassan, Hazlinda, Husin, Nurul Sharniza

“…Loss of social support has been linked to various psychological consequences. This study investigated the effect of acculturative stress on academic satisfaction and well-being among Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) international students. …”
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Talent harbour : web career portal by Sri Hartati

“…As for the jobseekers, the job listings are categorized by the nature of jobs coupled with LinkedIn integration to allow job applications using LinkedIn accounts for ease of usage. …”
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An external validation of the QCovid risk prediction algorithm for risk of mortality from COVID-19 in adults: a national validation cohort study in England by Nafilyan, V, Humberstone, B, Mehta, N, Diamond, I, Coupland, C, Lorenzi, L, Pawelek, P, Schofield, R, Morgan, J, Brown, P, Lyons, R, Sheikh, A, Hippisley-Cox, J

“…<p><strong>Methods</strong></p> We did a population-based cohort study using the UK Office for National Statistics Public Health Linked Data Asset, a cohort of individuals aged 19–100 years, based on the 2011 census and linked to Hospital Episode Statistics, the General Practice Extraction Service data for pandemic planning and research, and radiotherapy and systemic chemotherapy records. …”

Rain attenuation prediction model for satellite communications in tropical regions by Yeo, Jun Xiang, Lee, Yee Hui, Ong, Jin Teong

“…This is done by using the complementary cumulative distributions of rain attenuation for satellite links measured in Singapore and five other tropical countries. …”
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Index insurance design by Zhang, Jinggong, Tan, Ken Seng, Weng, Chengguo

“…Due to the generality of model setup, our proposed method is readily applicable to a variety of insurance applications including index-linked mortality securities, weather index agriculture insurance and index-based catastrophe insurance. …”
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Cable insulation health VI by Wu, Jolene Shi Yan

“…In Singapore, underground cable such as cross-linked polyethylene cable (XLPE) is being used to transmit electrical power from power plant to consumers. …”
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Design of blockchain-based P2P energy trading framework and a SCADA system for distributed energy resources in microgrids by Li, Yao

“…The P2P energy trading framework proposed in this dissertation consists of a user interface linked to a private Ethereum blockchain. Users will find the GUI easy to understand and navigate. …”
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Traditional tensions and contemporary coalitions: a confluence of historic geopolitical friction, Cold War alliances and relations between Germany and its neighbours from 1945 to 1... by Tan, Douglas Han Long

“…In particular, Germany’s historic geopolitical eminence on the continent also possesses much complex and intricate links with its diplomatic relations and engagements with its neighbours during the 20th century. …”
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