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Fatigue Behaviour of Fastening Joints of Sheet Materials and Finite Element Analysis [PDF]
, 2013 Some fastening techniques such as self-piercing riveting, mechanical clinching, and structural adhesive bonding are efficient joining methods which are suitable for joining advanced lightweight sheet materials that are hard to weld. The recent literature
He, Xiaocong +5 more
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Finger joint motion generated by individual extrinsic muscles: A cadaveric study
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2008 Background Our understanding of finger functionality associated with the specific muscle is mostly based on the functional anatomy, and the exact motion effect associated with an individual muscle is still unknown.
Li Zong-Ming +2 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement can lead to malnutrition in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Body mass index (BMI) remains the most widely used marker to screen nutritional status. We aimed to identify predictors of lower BMI in patients with SSc. Methods Patients with SSc from a prospective US cohort meeting 2013 American College of
Ali Y. Ayla +8 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective To evaluate utility of an artificial intelligence (AI) health coach for systemic sclerosis (SSc) self‐management and identify patterns associated with participant engagement. Methods We conducted a mixed methods study in which an AI health coach, powered by a large language model (LLM), was used to support self‐management for SSc.
Nirali Shah +4 more
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Fire performance of hardwood finger joints [PDF]
, 2016 This paper investigates the performance of Malaysian hardwood, dark red meranti finger joints in fire. Finger joints were prepared using two load-bearing type adhesives and tested in tension by means of a bench-scale fire test.
Chang, Wen Shao +5 more
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Design of Dexterous Hand for Massage and Its Position Analysis and Simulation
Jixie chuandong, 2017 In order to improve the automation degree of the massage robot,the structure design and kinematics analysis of a four fingered,motor-driven robotic hand for massage robot is completed. Each finger has two joints: the first joint and the second joint. And
Zhou Runsheng, Yin Xiaoqin, Zhu Hejun
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni +4 more
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Zinc finger recombinases with adaptable DNA sequence specificity [PDF]
, 2011 Site-specific recombinases have become essential tools in genetics and molecular biology for the precise excision or integration of DNA sequences. However, their utility is currently limited to circumstances where the sites recognized by the recombinase ...
Proudfoot, C. +19 more
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Temporal control and hand movement efficiency in skilled music performance.
PLoS ONE, 2013 Skilled piano performance requires considerable movement control to accomplish the high levels of timing and force precision common among professional musicians, who acquire piano technique over decades of practice.
Werner Goebl, Caroline Palmer
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Elevated C‐reactive protein (CRP) levels in systemic sclerosis (SSc) have been linked with severe disease and worse survival, but the role of platelet levels remains unclear. This study examined whether elevated platelet levels, CRP levels, or both are associated with disease severity, progression, and survival in SSc.
Brian S. Lee +4 more
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