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Liquid Metal‐Based Stretchable Strain Sensor for Fruit Growth Monitoring

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Schematic overview of the fruit growth sensor development workflow, including sensor fabrication by injection molding, electromechanical and environmental characterization, mechanical stability testing, electronic readout integration, and outdoor field validation for monitoring of fruit growth under practical orchard conditions.
Asad Ullah   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Afghan Drug Threat and Measures of Counteraction to it in the Context of Realization of Strategy of the State Anti-drug Policy of the Russian Federation till 2020

open access: yesУправленческое консультирование, 2018
The paper highlights that the current drug trafficking from Afghanistan is a complicated issue, closely linked to terrorist activities in Central Asia which poses a real threat to Russia’s national security.
Mikhail Mikhailovich Shumilov   +2 more
doaj  

An Experimental Study of Facial Recognition Performance for Real-Time UAV Surveillance in Urban Environments

open access: yesPakistan Journal of Engineering Technology & Science
In today’s era, facial recognition is common in every aspect of life whether in smartphones, security, attendance management, healthcare, and law enforcement.
Muhammad Shafiq   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Illegal Migration and the Risks of Terrorism in the Republic of Ingushetia

open access: yesRUDN Journal of Political Science, 2017
In this article the authors analyze the extent and nature of illegal migration in modern Ingushetia. It noted the relationship of illegal migration and terrorism, proposed a strategy to combat this phenomenon.
A K Chapanov, N S Kuleshova
doaj   +1 more source

Transaction Structures in the Developing World [PDF]

open access: yes
While variations in public securities markets across nations have attracted increasing scrutiny, private financings have received little attention. But in developing nations, the bulk of financings are private ones. This paper analyzes 210 private equity
Antoinette Schoar, Josh Lerner
core  

Multiobjective Codesign Optimization of a Planar Pneumatic Artificial Muscle‐Based Snake‐Like Robot for Enhanced Agility and Energy Efficiency

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A codesign multiobjective optimization framework was developed to enhance the morphology and controller of a snake‐like robot driven by artificial muscles. It improved planar locomotion, agility, and power efficiency. The approach optimized link geometry and controller gains, revealing that shorter muscles near joints and longer linkages maximize ...
Ayla Valles, Mahdi Haghshenas‐Jaryani
wiley   +1 more source

A policy and program for invigorating science and technology for national security: consultation paper – April 2014 [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper outlines the development of a new science and technology (S&T) policy for national security, and invites submissions. Introduction The Hon Stuart Robert MP, Assistant Minister for Defence is championing the development of a new framework

core  

Liquid Metal Sensors for Soft Robots

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review thoroughly reviews liquid metal sensors in soft robots. Their unique material properties like high conductivity and good biocompatibility are analyzed. Working principles are classified, and applications in environmental perception, motion detection, and human—robot interaction are introduced.
Qi Zhang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social Security: What Would Happen If the Trust Funds Ran Out? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
The Social Security trust funds are projected to become exhausted in 2033, according to the 2013 Social Security Trustees Report. If Congress does not act before then, the trust funds would be unable to pay full Social Security benefits on time.
Scott, Christine
core   +2 more sources

Dual‐Functional Ingestible Passive Capsules for High‐Throughput Intestinal Sampling with Sealed Containment and Targeted Drug Delivery

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
To address challenges in high‐throughput intestinal sampling with sealed containment and target drug delivery, we developed a dual‐functional ingestible passive capsule with a dual‐triggered control system based on pH‐response and mechanical actuation.
Libing Huang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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