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Optimising maintenance: What are the expectations for Cyber Physical Systems [PDF]

, 2019
The need for maintenance is based on the wear of components of machinery. If this need can be defined reliably beforehand so that no unpredicted failures take place then the maintenance actions can be carried out economically with mini-mum disturbances to production. There are two basic challenges in solving the above.
arxiv   +1 more source

Effectiveness of a Telephone‐Delivered Walk With Ease Program on Arthritis‐Related Symptoms, Function, and Activity: A Randomized Trial

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Walk With Ease (WWE) is a six‐week arthritis‐appropriate evidence‐based physical activity program traditionally offered in a face‐to‐face format. Because many populations encounter participation barriers to in‐person programs, WWE was modified for telephone delivery (WWE‐T).
Christine A. Pellegrini, Sara Wilcox, Yesil Kim, Scott Jamieson, Katherine DeVivo, Daniel Heidtke   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Research Progress in Preparation and Mechanical Properties of Nanoporous Metals

Journal of Aeronautical Materials, 2018
Nanoporous metals are the of porous metal materials with pore sizes ranging from 0.1-100 nm. Because of its unique porous structure, high specific surface area, and high conductivity, nanoporous metals have wide applications in many fields.
LI Yuanwei, ZHANG Meng, WANG Xiaojian, LI Wei   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Corrosion Wear Performance of Pure Titanium Laser Texturing Surface by Nitrogen Ion Implantation

Metals, 2020
The poor tribological performances of titanium have significantly limited its applications in the field of artificial joints. In order to solve problems regarding the wear and corrosion of artificial joints in the body, we fabricated the composite ...
Lin Cao, Yun Chen, Jie Cui, Wei Li, Zhidan Lin, Peng Zhang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Review on the friction and wear of brake materials

, 2016
The friction brake works as an indispensable guarantee for regular work and safety operation of vehicles and industrial equipments. Friction and wear behaviors of brake’s friction materials are considered as an important subject.
Xingming Xiao, Yan Yin, Jiusheng Bao, L. Lu, Xuejun Feng   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Wear Characteristics of Metallic Biomaterials: A Review

Materials, 2015
Metals are extensively used in a variety of applications in the medical field for internal support and biological tissue replacements, such as joint replacements, dental roots, orthopedic fixation, and stents.
M. Hussein, A. Mohammed, N. Al-Aqeeli
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Ageism in Rheumatology: the Healthcare Professional's Perspective

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective Ageism (age‐based stereotypes, prejudice, or discrimination) is prevalent and linked to prolonged disability and reduced lifespan in older adults. Little is known about ageism within rheumatology. This study explores the healthcare professional's (HCP) perception of the care of older adults and how ageist attitudes or perspectives may impact ...
Aaron P. Smith, Pooja M. Achanta, Jiha Lee, Namrata Singh, Una E. Makris   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rapid Quality Improvement Project (RQIP): Analysis of All Referrals to the Newcastle Psychiatric Liaison Team (PLT) From the Emergency Department (ED) During April 2023

BJPsych Open
Aims In light of increasing referral rates, the RQIP aimed to review all referrals made to PLT by the ED during April 2023. The purpose was to identify ways to improve working practices to benefit patients, the ED team and the PLT.
Eleanor Romaine, Harriet Flude, Katie Taylor, Sarah Brown, Isabella Donnelly   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prescribing for People With a Personality Disorder

BJPsych Open
Aims The primary aim was to identify areas where there may be a significant gap in following the NICE recommendations. To compare how antipsychotic and benzodiazepine prescribing practice in Community mental health team, measures against the national ...
Arun Kuruppath, Anneke Muller, Alison Fergusson   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Improving wear time compliance with a 24-hour waist-worn accelerometer protocol in the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE)

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2015
BackgroundWe compared 24-hour waist-worn accelerometer wear time characteristics of 9–11 year old children in the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE) to similarly aged U.S.
C. Tudor-Locke, T. Barreira, J. Schuna, E. Mire, J. Chaput, M. Fogelholm, G. Hu, R. Kuriyan, A. Kurpad, E. Lambert, C. Maher, J. Maia, V. Matsudo, T. Olds, V. Onywera, O. Sarmiento, M. Standage, M. Tremblay, P. Zhao, T. Church, P. Katzmarzyk   +20 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source