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The potential of miniature inertial sensors for human balance and gait analysis appears promising. Base of support (BOS), together with its interaction with center of mass, is a critical indicator in above mentioned research fields. This study aims t...

Silica-supported zinc (II)–Schiff-base complexes were prepared through a simple and high-yield immobilization strategy and evaluated as heterogeneous catalysts for the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of lactide. Silica gel and silica nanopart...

The analysis of the stability of human gait may be effectively performed when estimates of the base of support are available. The base of support area is defined by the relative position of the feet when they are in contact with the ground and it is...

While flood risk is evolving as one of the most imminent natural hazards and the shift from a reactive decision environment to a proactive one sets the basis of the latest thinking in flood management, the need to equip decision makers with necessary...

Strengthening the base-angle of a roadway can have a beneficial impact on its overall stability, but the specific optimal parameter selection range is still unclear. Fast Lagrangian Analysis of Continua 3D (FLAC3D) software is used to carry out the s...

Human postural control is a fundamental ability for static and dynamic tasks, especially in hiper- and hipo-functional populations, such as the elderly. The Equimetrix is a clinical device developed to assess both the base of support (BoS) and the ce...

The selection of appropriate wound products for the treatment of pressure injuries is paramount in promoting wound healing. However, nurses find it difficult to decide on the most optimal wound product(s) due to limited live experiences in managing p...

A new hybrid catalyst consisting of cobalt nanoparticles immobilized onto cellulose was developed. The cellulosic matrix is derived from date palm biomass waste, which was oxidized by sodium periodate to yield dialdehyde and was further derivatized b...

This study examined relationships between family cohesion, social support/spiritual support, and quality of life and depression among faith-based community members during the 2020 COVID-19 restrictions. Drawing upon the buffering model of social supp...

In recent years sensor components have been extending classical computer-based support systems in a variety of applications domains (sports, health, etc.). In this article we review the use of sensors for the application domain of learning. For that...

Phylogenetic identification of unknown sequences by placing them on a tree is routinely attempted in modern ecological studies. Such placements are often obtained from incomplete and noisy data, making it essential to augment the results with some no...

Sinter-based additive manufacturing (SBAM) processes, such as Cold Metal Fusion (CMF), combine the geometric freedom of additive manufacturing with the scalability of powder metallurgy, but part distortion and collapse during debinding and sintering...

Catalytic performance of 3 and 5 wt.% of vanadia, supported on zirconia, zirconia-ceria, and zirconia-yttria, tested in the combustion of soot without and in the presence of NO was described. The catalysts were characterized by structural (XRD, RS) a...

Driving a car is pivotal to supporting Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) independence and quality of life. The problem of reconfiguring a vehicle to meet both the PwD’s needs and the (local or supranational) regulations is far from trivial since...

Base-isolated frames supported by stepped foundation in mountainous areas possess their own particularity, so its progressive collapse dynamic response performance and dynamic effect propagation path are very different from those of ordinary flat gro...

A conversation-based system is proposed for supporting assessors in performing existing school building inspections. School building safety is a pressing issue; however, some difficulties in the overall process require solutions or improvements, incl...

Carbon materials supported Fe-based catalysts possess great potential for the thermal-catalytic hydrogenation of CO₂ into valuable chemicals, such as alkenes and oxygenates, due to the excellent active sites’ accessibility, appropriate interact...

Decades of research suggest that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training supports a greater capacity to live with chronic medical conditions and contributes to lowering stress levels. This paper introduces a model for a Mindfulness-Based R...

Ruthenium-based catalysts supported on TiO₂, SnO₂, and WO₃ were synthesized via a microwave-assisted rapid reduction method and evaluated for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in acidic media. The Ru species existed as highly dispersed nanocluste...

The current study tested the efficacy of a web-based autonomy-supportive intervention program on changes in physical education (PE) teachers’ self-reports of autonomy support, psychological need satisfaction, intrinsic motivation, and teaching effica...

Using distributed hydrological models to evaluate the effectiveness of reducing non-point source pollution by applying best management practices (BMPs) is an important support to decision making for watershed management. However, complex interfaces...

This paper combines computer-based monitoring technologies and Internet of things (IoT) technology to develop IoT condition-based group replacement decision support system for a production/service system with numerous parallel independent operating s...

Although additive manufacturing (AM) enables designers to develop products with a high degree of design freedom, the manufacturing constraints of AM restrict design freedom. One of the key manufacturing constraints is the use of support structures fo...

The healthcare landscape is facing serious changes driven by digitalization and its VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) conditions. These disrupt the stability of the old order and its static routines. In addition, the global pandemic,...

The dynamic behavior of a pile-supported structure with a base isolator was investigated by using 1 g shaking table model tests considering soil–structure interaction (SSI). The emphasis was placed on evaluating the effect of the with/without d...

The construction industry faces challenges like project complexity, labor intensity, and dynamic changes, which demand effective knowledge management practices to attain competitiveness. Successful knowledge management implementation relies on manage...

In previous studies, social context and social support have been found to be important in nature-based services. However, no studies have previously focused on the meaning of different dimensions of social support in these contexts. The aim of this s...

In this paper, we present a web-based decision support system (DSS)—wSADfLOR—to facilitate the access of stakeholders to tools that may contribute to enhancing forest management planning. The emphasis is on a web-based architecture and a web graphic...

Decision-making in Urban Road Renewal is often hindered by the disconnect between static conceptual models and dynamic industry specifications. To address this, this paper proposes an ontology-based decision support framework that formally models and...

A condition-based maintenance policy for offshore wind turbines is presented in consideration of the maintenance uncertainty and the weather effect. In this paper, the offshore wind turbine is divided into four main assemblies—namely, the rotor...

Background: Premature infants are separated from their parents after birth and are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Separation of babies from mothers causes various problems. Therefore, as the number of premature infants increases every...

A shrimp farmer in Taiwan practices innovation through trial-and-error for better income and a better environment, but such farmer-based innovation sometimes fails because the biological mechanism is unclear. Systematic field experimentation and labo...

Catalytic CO₂ methanation represents a promising process route for converting carbon dioxide into methane, a valuable energy carrier. This study investigates the performance of Ni-based catalysts on mixed silica and MgO support materials for CO₂ meth...

The overconsumption of fossil energy sources has resulted in serious environmental impacts and an ensuing energy crisis. Therefore, the search for a new alternative energy technology has become a focus of attention. The long-established Fischer&ndash...

Background: Case-Based Reasoning (CBR) is a problem-solving paradigm that uses knowledge of relevant past experiences (cases) to interpret or solve new problems. CBR systems allow generating explanations easily, as they typically organize and represe...

At present, the self-supporting paper-based electrode has some problems, such as low mechanical strength and insufficient flexibility, which restrict its application in flexible electronics. In this paper, FWF is used as the skeleton fiber, and the c...

Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) places value and benefits on children’s play in nature-based outdoor spaces. However, there is a lack of knowledge regarding teachers’ support of play in environments with rugged terrains and natu...

Dibenzylamine motifs are an important class of crucial organic compounds and are widely used in fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The development of the efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly synthesis of amines using transiti...

This article presents the results of the Innovation Support Program (ISP), designed to enhance the market readiness of 12 bio-based innovators from six European rural regions: Northern Sweden, Mazovia (Poland), Upper Austria, Pays de la Loire (France...

The use of immobilized alcohol dehydrogenases (ADHs) offers numerous advantages, especially in the reaction conditions required by industrial applications. Looking for more efficient and cost-effective methods of ADH immobilization, in this study we...

In areas of civil engineering, the resilient friction base isolator (R-FBI) system has been used due to its enhanced isolation performance under seismic excitations. However, because nonlinear behavior of the R-FBI should be reflected in seismic desi...

Similarity-based decision support systems have become essential tools for providing tailored and adaptive guidance across various domains. In agriculture, where managing extensive land areas poses significant challenges, the primary objective is ofte...

There is increasing demand from stakeholders for tools to support outcomes-based approaches in environmental management. For such tools to be useful, understanding user requirements is key. In Scotland, UK, stakeholders were engaged in the developmen...

The production of hydrocarbon-based biofuels has been the target of intense research worldwide. In this context, the core goal of the present work was to investigate the use of mesopore-rich activated carbons (ACs) as support for sulfided Mo-based ca...

Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a precursor to dementia, with a prevalence of over 15% among community dwellers, with significant economic and social implications. Despite preserved autonomy in daily living, individuals with MCI face c...

Due to its high theoretical specific capacity, abundant resources, accessibility and environmental friendliness, Sn has been considered as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) anodes. However, Sn anodes still face great challenges...

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) assisted oxidative dehydrogenation of propane over Ga-modified catalysts is highly sensitive to the identity of support, but the underlying cause of support effects has not been well established. In this article, SSZ-13, SSZ-39,...

This paper introduces a token-based digital currency (TBDC) model for standardizing service delivery in an aviation technical support as a service (ATSaaS) platform. The model addresses the challenges of service standardization and valuation by integ...

The objective of this article is to discuss the inherent bias involved with artificial intelligence-based decision support systems for healthcare. In this article, the authors describe some relevant work published in this area. A proposed overview of...

Background: Adults living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) often have difficulties when trying to access health care services. Interactive communication technologies are a valuable tool to enable patients to access supportive interve...