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The effect of exercises and insoles on the feet in leprosy patients
Fisioterapia e Pesquisa, 2019 The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of using customized insoles and leg and foot exercises on the feet of patients with neuropathy caused by leprosy.
Carolina Ribeiro do Prado +5 more
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ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.Multifunctional cellulose hydrogel‐derived plastics (FCBPs) are fabricated via a novel molecular network engineering strategy involving epoxy cross‐linking, solvent exchange, and hot‐pressing techniques. The resulting materials exhibit high mechanical strength, excellent thermal/solvent resistance, stable fluorescence, complete biodegradability, and ...
Fuyuan Lu +11 more
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Impact of Sahelian Climate Variables on Solar Photovoltaic Output
Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy is a critical pathway for advancing the energy transition in the Sahel. However, PV module performance in this region is strongly constrained by extreme climatic conditions. This study investigates the effects of (1) wind speed, (2) relative humidity, (3) temperature, (4) dust deposition, and (5) solar irradiance
Koraou Nomaou Abdou‐Rahimou +5 more
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Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingBackgroundSensorimotor foot orthoses (SMFO) may be a helpful intervention to improve balance by enhancing proprioceptive input within the sensorimotor control loop.
Stephan Becker +7 more
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Textured insoles affect the plantar pressure distribution while elite rowers perform on an indoor rowing machine. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 During rowing, foot positioning on the foot stretcher is critical to optimise muscle force transmission and boat propulsion. Following the beneficial effects of textured insoles on gait and balance, this study aims at investigating whether passive ...
Taian Vieira +5 more
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Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.TiO2/chlorophyll bio‐hybrid nanofluid achieved the highest PVT performance, increasing thermal efficiency to 38.74% and overall efficiency to 51.35%, compared with 35.96% and 48.45% for Al2O3/water and 27.77% and 40.18% for water. The results demonstrate the potential of bio‐hybrid nanofluids for high‐efficiency solar thermal energy conversion ...
Oluwaseyi Omotayo Alabi +2 more
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FlexMat, EarlyView.A biomimetic multilayer capacitive sensor‐integrated insole enables high‐resolution plantar pressure mapping for intelligent gait analysis. Featuring ultrahigh sensitivity, wide detection range, and long‐term stability, the system leverages AI algorithms to decode spatiotemporal pressure signals, achieving accurate recognition of postoperative ...
Yingchun Li +14 more
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Structural design and 3D printing of flexible integrated electronic systems
FlexMat, EarlyView.This review provides a comprehensive overview of design and integration strategies for individual components in flexible electronics, highlights the 3D‐printing fabrication techniques, and discusses recent advances in system‐level integration and their applications in real‐time monitoring and intelligent robotics.
Jiani Gong +8 more
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Optimization of particle swarm for force uniformity of personalized 3D printed insoles
AUTEX Research JournalThis study investigates the application of particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm in optimizing the force uniformity of personalized 3D-printed insoles, aiming to enhance the comfort and functionality of the insoles. Traditional insole designs often
Zhao Jiali, Liu Jinhai, Liu Yuan
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International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.This study demonstrates that ERA5 provides more accurate surface radiation flux estimates than MERRA2 across the Southern Brazilian Pampa. Machine learning models, particularly Random Forest, further improved the precision of reanalysis data for climate applications.
Olusola Samuel Ojo +5 more
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