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The use of cold nuclear fusion for heating buildings and structures
Современная наука и инновации, 2023 Introduction: The construction of buildings originated with man and developed in the same way. Man created a variety of structures for his being and work, equipping premises to solve certain problems.
E. V. Nazarova, N. Yu. Avetyan
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More than an add-on? The Europeanization of the Dutch civil service [PDF]
, 2007 [From the introduction]. European integration does not stop to fascinate political scientists. Many of us are excited about this institution that transcends national interests, overcomes collective action problems, and presents member states with such a ...
Mastenbroek, Ellen, +1 more
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International Price-Fixing Cartels and Developing Countries: A Discussion of Effects and Policy Remedies [PDF]
, 2003 The U.S. Department of Justice, the European Commission, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development have all recently voiced concern about international price- fixing cartels. The U.S.
Levenstein, Margaret C. +2 more
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Recent Advances of Slip Sensors for Smart Robotics
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This review summarizes recent progress in robotic slip sensors across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and acoustic mechanisms, offering a comprehensive reference for the selection of slip sensors in robotic applications. In addition, current challenges and emerging trends are identified to advance the development of robust, adaptive,
Xingyu Zhang +8 more
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Identifying the Areas of the Most Effective Use of Digital Technologies [PDF]
Problemi Ekonomiki, 2019 Based on summarizing international expert forecasts, the main trends in digitalization by technology sectors for 2019-2020 are identified. Among them there are the industrial Internet of things, immersive technologies, artificial intelligence, blockchain,
Yanenkova Iryna G.
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Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza +3 more
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Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, 2017 Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are the leading cause of mortality in the Pacific Island nation of Tonga. Current remedial strategies have focused on promoting healthy food choices based on increased intake of fruits and vegetables.
Steven J. R. Underhill +1 more
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Distortionary Domestic Taxation and Pareto-Efficient International Trade [PDF]
, 2002 This paper characterises the domestic tax systems which yield Pareto-efficient outcomes for a two-country world economy in which each country uses distortionary taxes.
Edwards, Jeremy, Schöb, Ronnie
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From Lab to Landscape: Environmental Biohybrid Robotics for Ecological Futures
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This Perspective explores environmental biohybrid robotics, integrating living tissues, microorganisms, and insects for operation in real‐world ecosystems. It traces the leap from laboratory experiments to forests, wetlands, and urban environments and discusses key challenges, development pathways, and opportunities for ecological monitoring and ...
Miriam Filippi
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Decoupling without outsourcing? How China’s consumption-based CO2 emissions have plateaued
iScience, 2021 Summary: The shift of China’s economy since 2013, dubbed the “new normal”, has caused its production and consumption emissions to plateau, with the country seeming to embody the tantalizing promise of decoupling its economic growth from carbon emissions.
Zhifu Mi +7 more
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