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A path walkability assessment index model for evaluating and facilitating retail walking using decision-tree-making (DTM) method
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MDPI AG
, 2018 , Article)
Transportation is the major contributor of ever-increasing CO2 and Greenhouse Gas emissions in cities. The ever-increasing hazardous emissions of transportation and energy consumption have persuaded transportation and urban ...
A Method for 3-D Printing Patient-Specific Prosthetic Arms with High Accuracy Shape and Size
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
Limb amputation creates serious emotional and functional damage to the one who lost a limb. For some upper limb prosthesis users, comfort and appearance are among the desired features. The objective of this paper is to ...
System-on-chip solution for patients biometric: A compressive sensing-based approach
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersInc.
, 2018 , Article)
The ever-increasing demand for biometric solutions for the Internet-of-Things (IoT)-based connected health applications is mainly driven by the need to tackle fraud issues, along with the imperative to improve patient ...
Smartphone use and acceptability amongst undergraduate pharmacy students
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International Pharmaceutical Federation
, 2018 , Article)
Background: Smartphones offer unique resources useful for practicing pharmacists; however their acceptance among students within pharmacy educational institutions as learning tools remains unclear. Method: A 30-point ...
Arbutus andrachne L. Reverses Sleep Deprivation-Induced Memory Impairments in Rats
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Humana Press Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
Sleep deprivation (SD) is associated with cognitive deficits. It was found to affect the hippocampus region of the brain by impairing memory formation. This impairment is suggested to be caused by elevation in oxidative ...
Observation based safety performance indexing method for construction industry – validation with SMEs
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Springer Verlag
, 2018 , Article)
There is an essential need for a systemized and objective site safety performance measurement method. The method also needs to cover the positive aspects of safety management perspectives considering that traditional methods ...
Common mode voltage reduction technique in a three-to-three phase indirect matrix converter
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Institution of Engineering and Technology
, 2018 , Article)
In this study, common mode voltage (CMV) reduction using space vector pulse-width modulation (SVPWM) technique is proposed for a three-phase induction motor drive fed by a three-to-three phase indirect matrix converter ...
Simulation-optimization framework for synthesis and design of natural gas downstream utilization networks
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MDPI AG
, 2018 , Article)
Many potential diversification and conversion options are available for utilization of natural gas resources, and several design configurations and technology choices exist for conversion of natural gas to value-added ...
Studies on the Electrical Properties of Graphene Oxide-Reinforced Poly (4-Styrene Sulfonic Acid) and Polyvinyl Alcohol Blend Composites
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World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
In the present study, graphene oxide (GO)-reinforced poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid) (PSSA)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend composite films were prepared using colloidal blending technique at various concentrations of GO ...
Effects of lunar phases on short-term, explosive physical performance among young trained athletes
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Taylor and Francis Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
Beliefs that lunar phases affect human physiology started in ancient times. Research has recently revealed that a physical fitness index increased in sedentary students at the new moon (NM) and full moon (FM) compared to ...