Evaluating the Location Efficiency of Arabian and African Seaports Using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) [PDF]
In this paper the efficiency and performance is evaluated for 22 seaports in the region of East Africa and the Middle East. The aim of our study is to compare seaports situated on the maritime trade road between the East and the West.
Ahmed Salem Al-Eraqi +3 more
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Characterizing On-Road CO<sub>2</sub> and NO<sub>x</sub> Emissions of LNG and Diesel Container Trucks Using Portable Emission Measurement System. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel)Zhao H, Han Z, Cheng L, Lyu Y, Luo T.
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Neuroinflammation alters blood–brain barrier integrity and contributes to neurological disorders, yet existing models lack human immune complexity. This study presents a 3D, immune‐responsive platform that reconstructs key neurovascular components and enables real‐time monitoring.
Pavlo Gordiichuk +9 more
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Correction: Innovation below the surface: development of a canine underwater search training device for submerged scent detection. [PDF]
Front Vet SciFrontiers Production Office.
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Electrohydraulic Folding Ring Actuators for Radially Contracting Applications
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This work presents an Electrohydraulic Folding Ring Actuator that combines high‐performance electrohydraulic actuation with origami‐inspired folding geometry to achieve constricting radial actuation. This integration yields significant inner lumen constriction, alongside a gripping force capable of holding objects exceeding four times the actuator's ...
Gavril Yong En Tan +4 more
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Patch-Type Microwave Resonant Sensor Based on a Complementary Split-Ring Resonator for Monitoring Glucose Concentration Under Static and Dynamic Conditions. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel)Wu WL.
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Drop‐Shaped Optical Microfiber Enabled Biomechanical Sensor
Advanced Science, EarlyView.A novel microforce sensor based on a drop‐shaped optical microfiber is presented herein, designed to characterize the biomechanical properties of single cells and microscale living organisms, achieving a force resolution of 24 nN. Leveraging its high sensitivity, facile miniaturization, excellent flexibility, and robust mechanical stability, this ...
Yan Xu +7 more
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DIY Arduino calorimeter: Converting commercial thermally insulated coffee-cups into precision isobaric calorimeters. [PDF]
HardwareXBentancor M +3 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.A continuous conductivity gradient is formed in a porous MXene/melamine foam via directional evaporation, thereby improving impedance matching and enhancing electromagnetic attenuation. The resulting monolithic composite delivers absorption‐dominant EMI shielding with ultralow reflection, offering a simple route toward lightweight EMI shielding ...
Dawei Zhang +6 more
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This report is the fourth part of a PhD project called "The Econometrics of Maritime Safety – Recommendations to Enhance Safety at Sea" and is based on 183,000 port state control inspections and 11,700 casualties from various data sources.
Franses, Ph.H.B.F., Knapp, S.
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