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Epidemiology of occupational injuries in construction workers between 2009 and 2018 in South Korea
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Volume 66, Issue 2, Page 155-166, February 2023., 2023 Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of occupational injuries based on fatality, sex, and classification of occupations among construction workers using workers' compensation (WC) insurance data in South Korea. Methods We collected WC insurance data from the Korea Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service for all ...
Saemi Jung +5 more
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From Battery Manufacturing to Smart Grids: Towards a Metaverse for the Energy Sciences**
Batteries &Supercaps, Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2023., 2023 Metaverse for batteries: We report two collaborative and immersive educative games paving the way towards a metaverse in energy sciences: a Mixed Reality one in which players optimize an electrical grid to ensure an electric vehicle to accomplish a mission, and a Virtual Reality digital twin of a battery manufacturing pilot line in which players ...
Alejandro A. Franco +8 more
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Cancer Cytopathology, Volume 130, Issue 12, Page 939-948, December 2022., 2022 Background High‐risk human papilloma virus (HR HPV) testing and liquid‐based cytology are used for primary cervical screening. Digital cytology, based on whole‐slide scanned samples, is a promising technique for teaching and diagnostic purposes. The aim of our study was to evaluate the interobserver and intraobserver variation in low‐grade squamous ...
Ivana Kholová +18 more
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Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 1456-1466, December 2022., 2022 Abstract Objective Operating time is one of the main advantages attributed from the literature to the use of self‐ligating brackets (SLB). The aim of this study is to investigate the time needed for a complete archwire change procedure with conventional brackets (CB) and SLBs in a standardized in vitro research setting, comparing operators with ...
Paolo M. Cattaneo +4 more
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European Journal of Pain, Volume 27, Issue 1, Page 148-162, January 2023., 2023 Abstract Background Virtual reality hypnosis (VRH) has emerged as a new and promising option for pain management. Nonetheless, neural dynamics of pain modulation during VRH have not been investigated yet. The aim of this study was to measure the effects of VRH on pain, combining neurophysiological and self‐reported measurements.
Floriane Rousseaux +9 more
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A Directional Vibrotactile Feedback Interface for Ergonomic Postural Adjustment [PDF]
IEEE Transactions on Haptics ( Volume: 15, Issue: 1, Jan.-March 1
2022), 2022 The objective of this paper is to develop and evaluate a directional vibrotactile feedback interface as a guidance tool for postural adjustments during work. In contrast to the existing active and wearable systems such as exoskeletons, we aim to create a lightweight and intuitive interface, capable of guiding its wearers towards more ergonomic and ...
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Repurposing and recycling wind turbine blades in the United States
Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, Volume 42, Issue 1, January/February 2023., 2023 Abstract Wind energy is increasing in popularity worldwide as a low‐cost, carbon‐free energy technology. As deployment continues to grow, owners will need to conduct planning for end‐of‐life strategies for the components that are large in volume, number, and not readily recyclable in the operational form.
Ryan Martini, George Xydis
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Preventing the risks of monotony related fatigue while driving through gamification
European Transport Research Review, 2019 Background Driving fatigue can have serious consequences. Too often fatal accidents are caused by fatigue. However, it is not uncommon for fatigue to occur while driving when the driver is under-challenged.
Lukas Bier +6 more
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Human cortical dynamics during full-body heading changes
Scientific Reports, 2021 The retrosplenial complex (RSC) plays a crucial role in spatial orientation by computing heading direction and translating between distinct spatial reference frames based on multi-sensory information.
Klaus Gramann +3 more
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Applied Sciences, 2023 The demand for tunnel construction continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Therefore, tunnel mechanization construction is receiving more and more attention for improving excavation ergonomics.
Chengtao Yang +5 more
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