Air traffic control (ATC) simulators are essential tools for controller training, operational research and higher education, enabling realistic practice without affecting live air traffic. Although commercial simulation platforms are widely available...
WiFi (wireless fidelity) signals, renowned for their extensive coverage, absence of electromagnetic pollution, and robust penetration capabilities, are exceptionally well suited for serving as an external radiation source in target detection and envi...
In pediatric surgery, robotic technology is useful. However, it is difficult to apply this technology due to size-related problems. In our study, we proposed a mechanical design method using a human-in-the-loop type simulator, and the moving volume a...
The Gravity Force to which living beings are subjected on Earth rules the functionality of most biological processes in many tissues. It has been reported that a situation of Microgravity (such as that occurring in space) causes negative effects on l...
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) shape the developing infant gut microbiota. In this study, a semi-continuous colon simulator was used to evaluate the effect of 2 HMOs—2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) and 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL)—on...
Human dipeptidyl-peptidase III (hDPP III) is capable of specifically cleaving dipeptides from the N-terminal of small peptides with biological activity such as angiotensin II (Ang II, DRVYIHPF), and participates in blood pressure regulation, pain mod...
The goal of the present study was to quantify the rate and extent of polyphenols released in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) from natural (NS) and blanched (BS) almond skins. A dynamic gastric model of digestion which provides a realistic simulation...
According to the literature, both advanced and developing countries are facing several challenges due to the lack of clean energy and emissions of CO2 leading to climate change. Especially in the built environment, energy efficient buildings are high...
Currently, Industry 4.0 creates new opportunities for analyzing data on production processes and extracting knowledge from them. With the Internet of Things, data is continuously collected from machine sensors to analyze machine health. Thanks to art...
Sonophoresis is the process that involves the passage of drug molecules through the skin under ultrasonic stimulation. Drugs with a molecular weight greater than 500 daltons require some kind of stimulus to catalyze their penetration into the skin. L...
(1) Background: Simulation-based training (SBT) is the practice of using hands-on training to immerse learners in a risk-free and high-fidelity environment. SBT is used in various fields due to its risk-free benefits from a safety and an economic per...
Gamma-oryzanol (Ory), a major bioactive constituent of rice bran oil, has attracted increasing attention because of its antioxidant and cholesterol-lowering properties. In this study, the interactions between Ory and human serum albumin (HSA) and the...
Background/Objectives: Traditionally consumed fermented foods and lactic acid bacteria (LAB)-based products have primarily been investigated for their nutritional and health-promoting benefits as dietary supplements. More recently, research has advan...
Recent advances in Digital Twin technology focus on visualization, operator training, and real-time machine simulation, aligning with the Industry 4.0 paradigm. However, the transition toward Industry 5.0 demands human-centric approaches that integra...
Working at and above head height with a power tool represents a common activity in craft and assembly applications. To assist and protect the user from overload and injuries in these situations, the development and use of application-specific support...
Constructing ecological networks (ENs) is an effective measure to mitigate the conflict between urban development and ecological conservation. However, existing simulating methods lack adequate consideration of human ecological demands and the spatia...
This work presents a multi-year study conducted at the University of Toledo, aimed at improving human–machine teaming (HMT) methods and technologies. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in 21st-century machines, collaboration betwee...
Distributed expertise task environments represent a critical, but challenging, area of team performance. As teams work together to perform complex tasks, they share much information and expertise to efficiently and effectively coordinate activities....
In an aeroacoustic simulation of human voice production, the effect of the sub-grid scale (SGS) model on the acoustic spectrum was investigated. In the first step, incompressible airflow in a 3D model of larynx with vocal folds undergoing prescribed...
The global healthcare market is expanding, with a particular focus on personalized care for individuals who are unable to leave their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the implementation of personalized care is challenging due to the need...
The evaluation of the radiation dose (RD) deposited by atmospheric neutrons in human tissues is of vital importance due to the potential damages that over exposure to this radiation may cause to human health. The goal of this work was to obtain the R...
Human–machine interface (HMI) systems are increasingly utilized to develop assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities and older adults. This study proposes two HMI systems using piezoelectric sensors to detect facial muscle activa...
Alzheimer’s disease and Type 2 diabetes are two epidemiologically linked diseases which are closely associated with the misfolding and aggregation of amyloid proteins amyloid-β (Aβ) and human islet amyloid polypeptide (hIAPP), respect...
Simulation based on the finite-element (FE) method plays an important role in the investigation of intra-body communication (IBC). In this paper, a finite-element model of the whole body model used for the IBC simulation is proposed and verified, whi...
Low urinary tract dysfunctions and symptoms (LUTS) affect both men and woman, with the incidence increasing with age. Among the LUTS, urinary incontinence (UI) is a common dysfunction, characterised by the involuntary loss of urine. These medical con...
Manufacturing and service processes are composed of several elements: Technical, financial, logistics, information and human resources. Staff deployment and staffing is an essential problem in the human resource management domain because the structur...
Understanding how different debriefing formats impact learner’s cognitive load is crucial for designing effective post-simulation reflection activities. This paper examines cognitive load after post-simulation debriefings facilitated either by...
Amyloid diseases such as Alzheimer’s and thrombosis are characterized by an aberrant assembly of specific proteins or protein fragments into fibrils and plaques that are deposited in various tissues and organs. The single-domain fragment of a camelid...
A novel model of heat and moisture transfer in human-chemical protective clothing-environment is proposed to predict the human physiological regulatory response wearing chemical protective clothing (CPC). The human thermal model is developed by divid...
As recommended by the international standards, ISO 21542, ease of wayfinding must be ensured by installing signage at all key decision points on walkways such as forks because signage greatly influences the way in which people unfamiliar with an envi...
The integration of autonomous vehicles (AVs) into urban transportation systems has significant potential to enhance traffic efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. This study evaluates the impact of different AV penetration scenarios (0%, 10%, 3...
The platform of a microscopic traffic simulation provides an opportunity to study the driving behavior of vehicles on a roadway system. Compared to traditional conventional cars with human drivers, the car-following behaviors of autonomous vehicles (...
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Education is highly valued in Asian families. However, as family members age, competition for intra-family resources affects children’s actualization in the family, which impacts the family’s future capital. However, most existing studies...
The human colonic microbiota plays an important role in the food digestion process and has a key role in maintaining health status. This community of microbes is inter-individually different due to several factors that modulate its composition. Among...
This article performs a Systematic Review of studies to answer the question: What are the researches related to the learning process with (Serious) Business Games using data collection techniques with Electroencephalogram or Eye tracking signals? The...
This study presents the development and application of a human-centered assessment protocol for in-vehicle Human–Machine Interfaces (HMIs), suitable for real-vehicle evaluation and designed to support future implementation in simulated environm...
Currently, many virtual simulation design studies of compression pants do not consider pressure distribution and human body characteristics. Therefore, this study aimed to optimize the simulation design accuracy of compression pants by investigating...
The comfort level of the human occupant inside a dynamic vehicle is dependent on the level of vibration generated inside the different segments of the human body. Some technologies have been developed to provide the final level of vibration inside an...
Modelling and simulation of social interaction and networks are of high interest in multiple disciplines and fields of application ranging from fundamental social sciences to smart city management. Future smart city infrastructures and management are...
The simulation of human soft tissue deformation is a key issue in the research of surgical simulators. The most mathematically accurate model for soft tissue behavior is the finite element model (FEM), being the most widely adopted numerical approach...
Maritime pilotage is an important guarantee for the safety of water traffic in port. The pilot is affected by the complex port environment, the differences of crew and equipment of different ships, the physical and psychological pressure of the pilot...
Various diffractive, refractive and holographic optical elements, such as diffraction gratings; microlens raster; phase plates; multi-order diffractive optical elements; adaptive mirrors; diffractive and refractive axicons; holographic multiplexes an...
Introduction: Upper-limb loss results in significant functional impairment and a reduced quality of life. A human–machine interface (HMI) using surface electromyography (sEMG) establishes a link between the user and a hand prosthesis to recogni...
Most exoskeletons designed to assist users in load-bearing tasks face a mechanical dilemma in their conception. Designers may find a compromise between stiff active actuators-based architectures which are powerful but bulky and compliant actuator-bas...
Modern manufacturing systems should satisfy emerging needs related to sustainable development. The design of sustainable manufacturing systems can be valuably supported by simulation, traditionally employed mainly for time and cost reduction. In this...
Microwave (MW) sensing is regarded as a promising technique for various medical monitoring and diagnostic applications due to its numerous advantages and the potential to be developed into a portable device for use outside hospital settings. The dete...
This study presents a computational, simulation-based investigation of the dielectric response of human hand tissues, skin, fat, muscle, and bone to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields emitted by mobile devices. The widespread adoption of hand...
Background/Objectives: The probiotic Lacticaseibacillus paracasei DG (LpDG) has shown promising results for various gastrointestinal diseases. This study evaluated the survival, metabolic activity, and impact on colonic microbiota of LpDG in an in vi...
As one of the key issues in aviation safety, loss-of-control in the form of adverse aircraft-pilot couplings is attracting attention increasingly. Dynamic-pitch-control envelope shows to be a promising means to evaluate the loss-of-control related to...
Misalignment between the rotation axis of a lower-limb exoskeleton knee joint and the human knee joint in the sagittal plane introduces additional human-exoskeleton interaction forces, affecting gait and assistance efficiency. This study proposes an...
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