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Availability of vocational training facilities for the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Nigeria [PDF]
International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2012 The study adopted the survey design. Sample comprised 1, 200 trainees, 420 trainers and 120 ex-trainees from six states in Southwestern Nigeria using stratified and multi-stage sampling technique.
T.A. Adebisi , C.S. Oni
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Photoacoustic reconstruction from photothermal measurements including prior information
Photoacoustics, 2020 Photothermal measurements with an infrared camera enable a fast and contactless part inspection. The main drawback of existing reconstruction methods is the degradation of the spatial resolution with increasing imaging depth, which results in blurred ...
G. Thummerer +3 more
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Polymer Composites, EarlyView.Overview of the holistic engineering lifecycle and core research pillars for wind turbine blades. ABSTRACT This paper reviews recent advancements across the lifecycle of wind turbine blades, focusing on three interconnected areas: advanced composites, structural optimization, and machine learning (ML) diagnostics. In materials, we highlight progress in
Kemal Hasirci +2 more
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Current and future needs and research for composite materials NDE
Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2018 The use of composite materials continues to increase in the aerospace community due to the potential benefits of reduced weight, increased strength, and manufacturability.
Nde, K. Cramer
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Sensors, 2019 An improved anti-noise morphology vision navigation algorithm is proposed for intelligent tractor tillage in a complex agricultural field environment.
Wei Lu +6 more
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The growing global demand for biofuels has raised concern about compromising food security. This study uses two independent economy‐wide models to evaluate the impact of expanding the Brazilian sugarcane bioenergy system on economic growth, social outcomes and food security.
Angelo C. Gurgel +6 more
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Automated Nonlinear Acoustics System for Real-Time Monitoring of Cement-Based Composites
SensorsThe development of automated systems for real-time material evaluation is becoming increasingly critical for structural engineering applications, infrastructure diagnostics and advanced material research.
Theodoti Z. Kordatou +2 more
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steel research international, EarlyView.Surface reconditioning through mechanical and electrochemical polishing is shown to extend the fatigue life of predamaged 42CrMo4 steel by over 12 times. By removing ≈100 μm of surface material, surface‐driven fatigue damage is mitigated. This study introduces a reuse potential metric to evaluate fatigue recovery and support sustainable steel reuse. To
Ayush Shrivastava +7 more
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Temporality of Features in Near-Death Experience Narratives
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2017 Background: After an occurrence of a Near-Death Experience (NDE), Near-Death Experiencers (NDErs) usually report extremely rich and detailed narratives. Phenomenologically, a NDE can be described as a set of distinguishable features.
Charlotte Martial +7 more
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Structural Concrete, EarlyView.Abstract This paper presents a numerical and experimental study aimed at the modeling and dynamic characterization of the reinforced concrete structure of the Palazzetto dello Sport in Rome, designed and by Pier Luigi Nervi with Annibale Vitellozzi, and built by Nervi & Bartoli contractors in 1956‐57.
Jacopo Ciambella +2 more
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