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Theoretical approach of studying human fingers modelled as inflated membranes and experimental validation of study [PDF]

Journal of Research and Innovation for Sustainable Society, 2023
The human hand has evolved to become the most complex and versatile grasping and manipulation tool. The fingers play a crucial role in acquiring information about touched objects through tactile and thermal sensors.
Andrei Călin, Andrei Tudor, Marilena Stoica, Petrică Turtoi   +3 more
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Titanium dioxide particles frequently present in face masks intended for general use require regulatory control

Scientific Reports, 2022
Although titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a suspected human carcinogen when inhaled, fiber-grade TiO2 (nano)particles were demonstrated in synthetic textile fibers of face masks intended for the general public.
Eveline Verleysen, Marina Ledecq, Lisa Siciliani, Karlien Cheyns, Christiane Vleminckx, Marie-Noelle Blaude, Sandra De Vos, Frédéric Brassinne, Frederic Van Steen, Régis Nkenda, Ronny Machiels, Nadia Waegeneers, Joris Van Loco, Jan Mast   +13 more
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Validation of the Remote Automated ki:e Speech Biomarker for Cognition in Mild Cognitive Impairment: Verification and Validation following DiME V3 Framework

Digital Biomarkers, 2022
Introduction: Progressive cognitive decline is the cardinal behavioral symptom in most dementia-causing diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. While most well-established measures for cognition might not fit tomorrow’s decentralized remote clinical trials,
Johannes Tröger, Ebru Baykara, Jian Zhao, Daphne ter Huurne, Nina Possemis, Elisa Mallick, Simona Schäfer, Louisa Schwed, Mario Mina, Nicklas Linz, Inez Ramakers, Craig Ritchie   +11 more
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Uses of biodegradable lubricants, a challenge of today's societies [PDF]

Journal of Research and Innovation for Sustainable Society, 2022
In this paper, aspects regarding lubricants, their classification, their influence on the environment and their areas of use are presented. Lubrication represents an important process for various equipment and machines with moving parts.
Andreea Mirela Teleasa, Sorin Cananau, Alexandru Valentin Radulescu   +2 more
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Identification of mobile genetic elements with geNomad

Nature Biotechnology, 2023
Identifying and characterizing mobile genetic elements in sequencing data is essential for understanding their diversity, ecology, biotechnological applications and impact on public health.
A. Camargo, S. Roux, F. Schulz, Michal Babinski, Yan Xu, B. Hu, P. Chain, Stephen Nayfach, N. Kyrpides   +8 more
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Physicochemical Characterization of the Pristine E171 Food Additive by Standardized and Validated Methods

Nanomaterials, 2020
E171 (titanium dioxide) is a food additive that has been authorized for use as a food colorant in the European Union. The application of E171 in food has become an issue of debate, since there are indications that it may alter the intestinal barrier ...
Eveline Verleysen, Nadia Waegeneers, Frédéric Brassinne, Sandra De Vos, Isaac Ojea Jimenez, Stella Mathioudaki, Jan Mast   +6 more
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Internet of Things (IoT): A vision, architectural elements, and future directions [PDF]

Future generations computer systems, 2012
Ubiquitous sensing enabled by Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) technologies cuts across many areas of modern day living. This offers the ability to measure, infer and understand environmental indicators, from delicate ecologies and natural resources to ...
J. Gubbi, R. Buyya, S. Marusic, M. Palaniswami   +3 more
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Influence of lubrication, tool steel composition, and topography on the high temperature tribological behaviour of aluminium

Friction, 2020
The use of high strength aluminium alloys, such as 6XXX and 7XXX series, is continuously increasing for automotive applications in view of their good strength-to-weight ratio.
Justine Decrozant-Triquenaux, Leonardo Pelcastre, Braham Prakash, Jens Hardell   +3 more
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Analysis of the Sealing Capability of Radial Shaft Sealing Rings Using a Semi-Analytical Contact Model

Tribology Online, 2022
This paper presents a semi-analytical method for analyzing the sealing capability of radial shaft sealing (RSS). For this purpose, a microscale contact model is used to simulate the mounting procedure between the sealing lip and the shaft for different ...
Flavien Foko Foko, Christoph Burkhart, Stefan Thielen, Bernd Sauer   +3 more
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Virtual Testing Workflows Based on the Function-Oriented System Architecture in SysML: A Case Study in Wind Turbine Systems

Wind, 2022
Wind turbines (WT) are complex multidisciplinary systems containing a large number of mechanical, control, and electrical components. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) provides an approach for cross-discipline development to address the system ...
Yizhe Zhang, Julian Roeder, Georg Jacobs, Joerg Berroth, Gregor Hoepfner   +4 more
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