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Ab Initio Density Functional Theory Investigation of the Interaction between Carbon Nanotubes and Water Molecules during Water Desalination Process

Journal of Chemistry, 2013
Density functional theory calculations using B3LYP/3-21G level of theory have been implemented on 6 carbon nanotubes (CNTs) structures (3 zigzag and 3 armchair CNTs) to study the energetics of the reverse osmosis during water desalination process ...
Loay A. Elalfy, Walid M. I. Hassan, Wael N. Akl   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of Factors Affecting the Formation of the Smart Village Approach in Iran [PDF]

مطالعات جغرافیایی مناطق خشک
Aim: Rural development is mainly focused on poverty alleviation, better livelihood opportunities, provision of basic amenities and infrastructure facilities through innovative self-employment programs. A smart village provides long-term social, economic,
Aliakbar Anabestani, Morteza Zolfaghari, Jamileh Tavakolinia   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outcomes of CCAFS Work in Vietnam [PDF]

, 2020
The study explored how CCAFS SEA outputs have helped the country achieve its development outcomes in the agricultural sector. The assessment showed that CCAFS SEA, although still on-going, has contributed to specific outcomes in Vietnam, which include ...
Bernardo, Eisen Bernard, Ferrer, Alice Joan G   +1 more
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Smart Villages policies

, 2021
Highlighting the important role of rural development, this paper represents a review of rural policies. Data were generated, including a broad literature research and online survey on existing and future, post-2020 rural development policies. The survey was shared among project partners from six different EU Member States including eleven regions, all ...
Stojanova, Simona, Lentini, Gianluca, Niederer, Peter, Egger, Thomas, Cvar, Nina, Kos, Andrej, Stojmenova Duh, Emilija   +6 more
openaire   +1 more source

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, Hiroshi Kaminaga, Philippe Fraisse, Gentiane Venture   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Novel Optimization Algorithm Inspired by Egyptian Stray Dogs for Solving Multi-Objective Optimal Power Flow Problems

Applied System Innovation
One of the most important issues that can significantly affect the electric power network’s ability to operate sustainably is the optimal power flow (OPF) problem.
Mohamed H. ElMessmary, Hatem Y. Diab, Mahmoud Abdelsalam, Mona F. Moussa   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Workshop for annual review of Building Resilient Agro-sylvopastoral Systems in West Africa through Participatory Action Research (BRAS-PAR) Project and planning “Partnerships for Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture (P4S) Phase II [PDF]

, 2020
Building Resilient Agro-sylvo-pastoral Systems in West Africa through Participatory Action Research (BRAS-PAR) is a CCAFS Flagship 2 funded four year (2015-2018) project coordinated by the World Agroforestry (ICRAF) and implemented in collaboration with ...
Bayala, Jules, Ky-Dembele, Catherine
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Scalable Engineering of Bio‐Manufactured Extracellular Vesicles for Selective Delivery in Ovarian Cancer Patient‐Derived Models

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Engineered extracellular vesicles displaying Ephrin‐B2 selectively target Ephrin‐B4–expressing ovarian cancer cells, enabling precise delivery in patient‐derived models. This scalable bio‐manufacturing platform reveals a versatile strategy to exploit Ephrin signaling for highly specific therapeutic payload delivery and motivates exploration of tailored
Nihar Godbole, Andrew Lai, Alexander Quinn, Marianne Gillard, Dominic Guanzon, Katherin Scholz‐Romero, Alexis Salas‐Burgos, Bastián Lillo Dapremont, Rohan Lourie, Naven Chetty, Richard Lobb, Kate Beecher, Amy E. McCart Reed, Kaltin Ferguson, Biao Sun, Yaowu He, John D. Hooper, Carlos Salomon   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hybrid deep learning framework for image restoration in Fso systems affected by log-normal fading

Scientific Reports
Image degradation caused by noise and atmospheric fading poses a significant challenge to the reliability and performance of image transmission systems, particularly in Free Space Optical (FSO) communication employing high-order modulation schemes like ...
Fatma A. Soliman, Dina A. Ragab, Walid El-Shafai, Mohamed Abaza   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Efficient GPS Algorithm for Maximizing Electric Vehicle Range

Applied Sciences
Although the main purpose of conventional geographical positioning systems (GPSs) is to determine either the fastest path or the shortest distance to a destination, this function may not be enough for electric vehicles (EVs).
Karim Aboelsoud, Hatem Y. Diab, Mahmoud Abdelsalam, Moutaz M. Hegaze   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source