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Enhanced energy harvesting from random excitations: A dynamic amplifier-augmented hybrid bistable piezoelectric energy harvester

Alexandria Engineering Journal
In the energy harvesting field, it is critical to efficiently convert ambient vibrations into usable electrical energy, especially under conditions characterized by low amplitude and random excitations.
Dawei Man, Yingying Bai, Liping Tang, Qinghu Xu, Yu Zhang, Dong Chen, Leiyu Chen   +6 more
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CHARACTERISING BIM-BASED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: A STRATEGIC AND CONTINGENT BIM APPLICATION MODEL

Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 2019
BIM application on construction projects is a potential risk that must be managed. Risk factors in construction projects will also increase with the extent of BIM application due to the challenges associated with BIM application.
Oluseye Olugboyega, Abimbola Windapo
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Detection of Leptospira in cane toads (Rhinella jimi) from urban and rural Paraíba, Brazil

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Leptospirosis is a significant zoonosis in tropical regions, where poor sanitation and favourable climate aid its spread. Synanthropic animals such as the cane toad (Rhinella jimi), which share environments with both people and wild and domestic animals, may harbour Leptospira and contribute to urban and rural transmission cycles ...
Karla N. de Souza Rocha, Aline de Lima Peixoto, Lucila S. de Medeiros Pereira, Debora Ferreira Cardoso, Maria L. C. Rodrigues Silva, Sérgio S. de Azevedo, Juliana P. F. de Oliveira, Clebert J. Alves, Mozar Alves Fonseca, Severino S. dos Santos Higino   +9 more
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Temporal dynamics in functional fruit traits of native and invasive fleshy fruited plants in subtropical Andean forests

Functional Ecology, EarlyView.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Fruits encompass the energetic and material flow between both interacting parties in frugivore‐mediated seed dispersal. Since fruit traits matter in frugivores' foraging decisions, the temporal dynamics of fruit traits might influence interaction outcomes.
Irene M. A. Bender, Pedro G. Blendinger, M. Josefina Zelaya, Tobias N. Rojas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The changing perception in the artefacts used in the design practice through BIM adoption [PDF]

, 2010
When CAD (Computer Aided Design) was generally adopted in the early 1990’s, the hand drawn process was replaced with the CAD drawing but the nature of the artefacts / deliverables and the exchanges of information between disciplines remained ...
Arayici, Y, Coates, SP, Koskela, LJ, Usher, C   +3 more
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Autosomal Dominant Hyper‐IgE Syndrome Patients Retain IL10‐Producing preTh17‐Cells That Are Activated by Opportunistic Pathogens and Support IgE Production

Allergy, EarlyView.
IL‐10 producing CCR6+Th‐cells are central memory T‐cells that express ROR‐γt and differentiate to Th17‐cells via an autocrine loop of STAT3‐activating cytokines (preTh17). STAT3‐deficient AD‐HIES patients lack Th17‐ and Tfh17‐cells but retain preTh17‐ and Th1/17‐cells.
Giorgia Moschetti, Chiara Vasco, Francesca Clemente, Paola Larghi, Sara Maioli, Edoardo Scarpa, Elena Carelli, Nadia Pulvirenti, Maria Lucia Sarnicola, Mariacristina Crosti, Manal Bel Imam, Willem van de Veen, Loris Rizzello, Sergio Abrignani, Lucia A. Baselli, Rosa Maria Dellepiane, Maria Carrabba, Giovanna Fabio, Jens Geginat   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Targeting protein–protein interactions with reversible covalent modalities: Non‐cysteine chemistries

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Protein–protein interactions (PPIs) are central to diverse cellular functions, and represent a rapidly expanding class of therapeutic targets. Advancements in covalent drug design have enabled small‐molecule drugs to overcome challenges associated with engaging these targets, such as limited durations of action and difficult‐to‐drug (expansive,
Ruchira Basu, Steven Fletcher
wiley   +1 more source

Readiness of BIM: a case study of a quantity surveying organisation [PDF]

Building Information Modelling (BIM), as an emerging enabling technology, is widely promoted in the UK. For Quantity Surveyor, BIM has the potential to remove many mundane elements of traditional quantity surveying, such as taking off and the production ...
Paul, Charlotte, Perera, Srinath, Udeaja, Chika, Zhou, Lei   +3 more
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Circulating Musclin is associated with skeletal muscle function and subclinical cardiac dysfunction in patients with cancer

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Background and Purpose Musclin (osteocrin) is a skeletal muscle‐derived peptide that has been implicated in cardioprotective signalling pathways. Its relevance in cancer patients, who frequently experience muscle wasting and cardiotoxicity, remains unclear. This study aimed to determine whether circulating Musclin levels reflect functional capacity and
Jannek Brauer, Daniel Finke, Sebastian Romann, Norbert Frey, Joerg Heineke, Lorenz H. Lehmann   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Survey of Methods for Constructing 3D Urban Models From Point Clouds

Computer Graphics Forum, EarlyView.
The survey outlines a general process for constructing 3D models from point clouds and categorizes the methods based on their use of templates, basic surface primitives, hybrid approaches, or linear primitives. Additionally, the survey reviews the datasets and benchmarks that are essential for testing and training the developed methods.
Chiara Romanengo, Silvia Biasotti, Bianca Falcidieno, Daniela Cabiddu, Elia Moscoso Thompson, Michela Spagnuolo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source