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Dynamic Walking of a Legged Robot in Underwater Environments [PDF]

open access: yesSensors, 2019
In this research, the dynamic walking of a legged robot in underwater environments is proposed. For this goal, the underwater zero moment point (Uzmp) is proposed in order to generate the trajectory of the centre of the mass of the robot.
Gerardo Portilla   +5 more
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Exploring Competency Development Through Simulation-Based Preclinical Training in Veterinary Education [PDF]

open access: yesVeterinary Sciences
Strengthening key competencies in veterinary preclinical education, such as anatomical identification, spatial–visual reasoning, and anatomical–surgical understanding, is essential for effective preclinical learning.
Paz Galarza-Alvarado   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

An Embedded Stress Sensor for Concrete SHM Based on Amorphous Ferromagnetic Microwires [PDF]

open access: yesSensors, 2014
A new smart concrete aggregate design as a candidate for applications in structural health monitoring (SHM) of critical elements in civil infrastructure is proposed.
Jesús Olivera   +5 more
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Genetic patterns related to von Willebrand factor: implications on the need for mechanical ventilation, severity, and death in COVID-19 [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Medicine
BackgroundElevated levels of Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) have been associated to an increased need of mechanical ventilation and higher mortality risk in COVID-19 patients, but the hypothesis of a shared genetic background has not been explored ...
José López Castro   +459 more
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Monitoring of Freeze-Thaw Cycles in Concrete Using Embedded Sensors and Ultrasonic Imaging [PDF]

open access: yesSensors, 2014
This paper deals with the study of damage produced during freeze-thaw (F-T) cycles using two non-destructive measurement approaches—the first approach devoted to continuous monitoring using embedded sensors during the cycles, and the second one ...
Javier Ranz   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Routing Topologies of Wireless Sensor Networks for Health Monitoring of a Cultural Heritage Site [PDF]

open access: yesSensors, 2016
This paper provides a performance evaluation of tree and mesh routing topologies of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) in a cultural heritage site. The historical site selected was San Juan Bautista church in Talamanca de Jarama (Madrid, Spain).
Sofía Aparicio   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Leonardo Torres Quevedo: el patrimonio histórico, científico, tecnológico y educativo … y las funciones de la universidad. // Leonardo Torres Quevedo: historical, scientific, technological and educational heritage … and the functions of university

open access: yesCabás, 2017
(ES) Con ocasión de la conmemoración del centenario del Transbordador del Niágara, a lo largo de 2016 se ha llevado a cabo un denso programa de actividades, promovido desde la asociación cultural Amigos de la Cultura Científica, que han dado contenido ...
Francisco A. González Redondo
doaj   +2 more sources

30-day postoperative mortality and the effects of hospital preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic: a pooled analysis of prospective international cohort studiesResearch in context [PDF]

open access: yesThe Lancet Regional Health. Europe
Summary: Background: Surgical services were poorly prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to widescale disruption to elective activity. This study aimed to identify actionable priorities to strengthen pandemic preparedness of surgical and hospital ...
Dmitri Nepogodiev   +23259 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Radon Transport, Accumulation Patterns, and Mitigation Techniques Applied to Closed Spaces

open access: yesAtmosphere, 2022
In this study, different techniques for the mitigation of radon gas in indoor spaces were investigated. For this purpose, two different scenarios of a public building were analyzed: two symmetrical facility galleries and a reverberation chamber. Although
Isabel Sicilia   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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