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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This article presents dielectric elastomer switch (DES) materials, based on composite thin films. Alignment of graphite flakes due to their physical confinement within the thin films lead to much stronger piezoresistive responses than bulk composites, while their durability exceeds that of conventional liquid‐based DES materials.
Lingyu Liu +3 more
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Deficit Fundamentalism vs Fiscal Federalism: Implications of 13th Finance Commission's Recommendations [PDF]
The Thirteenth Finance Commission's recommendation to increase the vertical share of tax devolution to states will help, but its horizontal distribution formula leaves much to be desired. One, its design is such that two of the four key indicators are in
Chakraborty, Pinaki
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Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This perspective provides an overview of the performance mechanisms, preparation methods, and applications of strong magnetic flexible composite materials in soft actuators (such as gripping, movement, and sensing), and further explores current opportunities and challenges.
Wenwen Li +4 more
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Analysis of Financial Performance of Newly Created Regencies/Cities in North Sumatera [PDF]
, 2007 This research attempts to analyze the implementation of the regional autonomy in the newly-created regencies/cities in North Sumatra. It focuses on the financial performance of the original regional income (PAD) after the fiscal decentralization and the ...
Harjito, D. A. (D) +2 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.To address challenges in high‐throughput intestinal sampling with sealed containment and target drug delivery, we developed a dual‐functional ingestible passive capsule with a dual‐triggered control system based on pH‐response and mechanical actuation.
Libing Huang +9 more
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Bulletin of "Carol I" National Defense UniversityLocal governments in Nigeria have long operated under restrictive state control, with unelected caretaker committees undermining democratic legitimacy and grassroots service delivery.
Mohammed Idris DANJUMA +3 more
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Fiscal Decentralization in Centralized States : The Case of Central Asia [PDF]
The resource-based Central Asian countries Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan constitute a special case for fiscal decentralization. Political and administrative centralization is accompanied by the centralized administration of resource rents and ...
Manuela Troschke, Natalie Leschenko
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A Superlubricated Magnetically Steerable Microcatheter with Integrated Optical and Fluidic Channels
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A magnetically steerable microcatheter with integrated optical and fluidic channels is developed for multifunctional navigation in tortuous anatomical environments. A surface‐grafted hydrogel coating enables low‐friction actuation. The device demonstrates stable light and fluid delivery during magnetic manipulation, offering a compact platform for ...
Yuntian Du +5 more
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Frontiers in Political ScienceThe objective of this article was to explore the impact of social conflict and fiscal centralism on the efficiency and fiscal governance of Peruvian sub-national governments between 2016 and 2023, a period of extreme political instability and social ...
José Luis Morales Rocha +6 more
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Voter involvement, fiscal autonomy and public sector efficiency: evidence from German municipalities [PDF]
Social and/or political involvement within the population is often argued to enhance public sector performance. The underlying idea is that engagement fosters political awareness and interest and increases the public’s monitoring ability.
Geys, Benny +2 more
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