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Specifics of Material Handling for Last Mile Delivery

Transport Means 2024. Proceedings of the 28th International Scientific Conference
The article analyses the limiting factors for material handling for last mile delivery based on the mode of transport. Material handling during last-mile deliveries has its own specifics, which can fundamentally influence the selection of suitable handling equipment, handling units, means of transport and technology.
Šourek, David, Seidlová, Andrea
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Functional anatomy, jaw mechanisms, and feeding behavior of Dunkleosteus terrelli (Placodermi, Arthrodira)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
A new musculoskeletal reconstruction and revision of the cranio‐mandibular anatomy of the Devonian arthrodire placoderm Dunkleosteus terrelli from a comparative and functional anatomical perspective. Dunkleosteus is a specialized arthrodire with many specializations for feeding on large vertebrates, and many of its features are part of broader ...
Russell K. Engelman, Robert K. Carr, Kate Trinajstic, Zerina Johanson, Oleg A. Lebedev   +4 more
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Reinforcement-Learning-Based Hybrid Truck–Drone Delivery Optimization

Drones
This paper studies large-scale last-mile delivery using a heterogeneous fleet of trucks, onboard drones in a hybrid truck–drone mode, and independent drones.
Youyao Gao, Tongchang Liu, Huan Jin
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Behavioral Incentives for Exercise and Intra‐Articular Glucocorticoids for Knee Osteoarthritis: Results From a Factorially Designed Pragmatic Randomized Clinical Trial

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the benefit of a behaviorally designed incentive program and glucocorticoid injections in reducing symptoms and promoting physical activity in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods This was a pragmatic, multisite, factorially designed, blinded, randomized clinical trial.
Joshua F. Baker, Katherine D. Wysham, Mercedes Quinones, Bryant R. England, Kaitian Jin, Marianna Olave, Sarah Wetzel, Rachel L. Gillcrist, Criswell Lavery, Natalie Keller, Bridget Kramer, Bibianna Ateh, Hannah Brubeck, Daniel K. White, Alexis Ogdie, Rui Xiao, Tuhina Neogi, Carla R. Scanzello   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Introducing virtual microscopy at the University of Ghana during the COVID‐19 pandemic—Identifying and overcoming obstacles in a low‐resource learning environment

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract The introduction of new educational technologies into resource‐challenged learning environments is often hindered by several factors, with the lack of infrastructure and computer hardware being only one critical aspect. The COVID‐19 pandemic required a sudden switch to online learning and accelerated the implementation of e‐learning approaches
Nii Koney‐Kwaku Koney, Smart Nana Omenako, David Nana Adjei, Benjamin Arko‐Boham, Michael Hortsch   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Capacity requirements and demand management strategies in meal delivery

EURO Journal on Transportation and Logistics
Online restaurant aggregators, which connect diners with restaurants and organize the delivery of ordered meals, have experienced significant growth in recent years.
Ramon Auad, Alan Erera, Martin Savelsbergh   +2 more
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Performance Evaluation and Explainability of Last-Mile Delivery

Procedia Computer Science
The demand for last-mile delivery (LMD) services worldwide increased following online sales growth, so better methods to assess efficiency issues are paramount. This work explores a data-driven approach to evaluate LMD services and inform logistics service providers about possible improvement directions. It uses multi-directional efficiency analysis to
Ângela F. Brochado, Eugénio M. Rocha, Emmanuel Addo, Samuel Silva 0001   +3 more
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Multi-Modal Last-Mile Delivery Optimization With Smart Micro-Hubs: A Branch-and-Price Approach With Valid Inequalities

IEEE Open Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems
The rapid growth of e-commerce and urban logistics has intensified the challenges associated with last-mile delivery, necessitating the integration of autonomous delivery vehicles (ADVs), drones, and smart micro-hubs for cost-effective and sustainable ...
Kassem Danach, Ali Raad, Abbass Nasser
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AI voice journaling for future language teachers: A path to well‐being through reflective practices

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This study aimed to explore the perceived impact of using an AI‐powered voice journaling app in overcoming the challenges and stressors encountered by senior students enrolled in teaching practicum at an English Language Teaching Bachelor's programme.
Bora Demir, Duygu Özdemir
wiley   +1 more source

Optimal reassignment of green vehicles for improving last-mile delivery distribution in cities with low emissions zones

Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain
In this paper we tackle a problem of green vehicles reassignment for improving last-mile delivery distribution. Specifically, we consider the case of a large last-mile delivery company operating in some of the largest cities of Spain, where Low Emission ...
Joaquín Álvarez-Horcajo, José M. Oliet-Villalba, Luis M. Moreno-Saavedra, Juan A. Carral, Sancho Salcedo-Sanz   +4 more
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