This paper proposes a comprehensive 26-bus microgrid (MG) test system designed to validate or propose new protection coordination schemes. The proposed MG test system comprises various components facilitating the simulation of diverse configurations...
The validity and reliability of the Lower Extremity Motor Coordination Test (LEMOCOT) were assessed in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The study involved 60 participants diagnosed with MS (mean age: 48.13 years, range: 24–80 years). Intr...
Background: Hand–eye coordination is essential for daily functioning and sports performance, but standardized digital protocols for its reliable assessment are limited. This study aimed to evaluate the intra-examiner repeatability and inter-examiner...
In lateral-joint-widening projects of multi-span continuous concrete box girder bridges, significant discrepancies in longitudinal shrinkage, creep deformation, and vertical displacement between the existing and newly added bridge sections can lead t...
For the research on real-time accurate testing technology for the explosion point spatial coordinate of munitions, its currently commonly used methods such as acoustic–electric detection or high-speed imaging are limited by the field conditions...
Fixed delays and single-state thresholds are difficult to adapt to dependent event sequences, short authorization windows, and multi-parameter constraints in rocket-sled ejection tests. This study presents PMT-TC, a programmable multi-event triggerin...
Background: Eye–hand coordination (EHC) plays a critical role in daily activities and is affected by monocular vision impairment. This study evaluates existing EHC tests to detect performance decline under monocular conditions, supports the ass...
Submarine pipelines are a safe and energy-efficient mode of gas transport. However, due to the complex manufacturing process and harsh operating environment, submarine pipelines are subject to fatigue cracks under long-term cyclic loading. A comprehe...
Current industrial robotics technology is often not well integrated with the enterprise’s on-site environment and actual working conditions and small and medium-sized enterprises are unable to achieve product automation due to production cost c...
In the process of the evolution of rocky slope instability, the decay deterioration rate of cohesion c and internal friction angle φ are different, and there are also differences in the order and degree of their impact on slope stability; thus, i...
Cognitive movement control tests are hypothesized to reveal reduced coordination variability, a feature of motor behaviour linked to clinical presentations. Exploration of this proposition via kinematic analysis of test pass and fail conditions is ye...
In the contemporary era, dizziness is a prevalent ailment among patients. It can be caused by either vestibular neuritis or a stroke. Given the lack of diagnostic utility of instrumental methods in acute isolated vertigo, the differentiation of vesti...
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder caused by the death of dopamine-producing cells in the midbrain. PD is the most prevalent movement disorder of the central nervous system and affects more than 6.3 million people in th...
Neurotoxic lesion of the pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) is known to cause subtle motor dysfunctions. However, motor coordination during advance on a discontinuous and elevated surface has not been studied. It is also not known whether there are chang...
This study investigated the relationship between the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire 2007 (DCDQ’07) and the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency Second Edition (BOT-2) in Korea. This study also adjusted the cutoff score of...
The single-leg squat (SLS) represents a functional movement task for determining leg function. Objective movement analysis is required to evaluate inter-limb symmetry and movement coordination. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate inter-limb sy...
B. crassifolia is a species that grows in various areas of Latin America. It was known to be useful for the treatment of different human ailments. The present work evaluated the neuropharmacological and analgesic effects of hydroalcoholic and dichlor...
Background/Objectives: Motor coordination is the essential ability that influences children’s overall physical development and their ability to engage in various activities. The development of motor skills and coordination continues for several...
Ankle sprains are the most frequently occurring musculoskeletal injuries among recreational athletes. Ankle support through bandages following the initial orthotic treatment might be beneficial for rehabilitation purposes. However, the literature is...
Studying the coordination of varied freight modes from the perspective of geographic regions is conducive to understanding the regional differences, and this can provide effective countermeasures and suggestions for the sustainable and coordinated de...
Background: Automobiles are vital for older adults to maintain health and independence, yet aging-related declines in physical and cognitive functions may impair driving abilities. Compensatory driving behaviors can help maintain driving safety. Obje...
Background: This study explored the interrelation between motor coordination abilities and cognitive functions in older adults, aiming to establish a preliminary diagnostic tool that may facilitate early detection of motor–cognitive decline. Me...
Altitude test facilities for aero-engines employ multi-chamber, multi-valve intake systems that require effective decoupling and strong disturbance rejection during transient tests. This paper proposes a coordinated active disturbance rejection contr...
The present work focuses on the tapping test, which is a method that is commonly used in the literature to assess dexterity, speed, and motor coordination by repeatedly moving fingers, performing a tapping action on a flat surface. During the test, t...
Background: Coordination is crucial for motor function, yet objective clinical evaluations are limited. We therefore developed and tested the reliability and validity of a low-cost sensorized evaluation of a rhythmic finger task. Methods: Children wi...
Zhejiang Province, China is experiencing rapid urbanization, facing the challenge of coupling socioeconomic development and ecological conservation. This paper establishes a comprehensive index system to assess coordinating development of economic, c...
Background/Objectives: Eye–foot coordination is essential in sports and daily life, enabling the synchronization of vision and movement for tasks like ball control or crossing obstacles. This study aimed to examine both the validity and reliabi...
Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to determine whether motor disorders are significantly more prevalent in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) without co-occurring genetic or neurological conditions compared to neurotypical...
Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) refers to fetal exposure to alcohol during pregnancy through placental barrier transfer from maternal blood. The postnatal outcomes of PAE differ among exposed individuals and range from overt (serious) alcohol-related...
An earthquake cycle can cause meters of displacement on the surface and at Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) stations. This study focuses on the identification of GNSS stations that have significant displacement because of a Mw 7.0 earthquake...
In practical engineering, large-scale wind power integration typically requires long-distance transmission lines to deliver power to load centers. The resulting weak sending-end systems lack support from synchronous power sources. Under extreme weath...
Eye–hand coordination (EHC), a fundamental component of visuomotor development in children, plays an important role in motor control, learning, and injury prevention. This study aimed to examine the association between trail making test part A...
For solving the problem of polar performance of the inertial navigation system (INS) at mid-low latitudes, the simulation test system constructed by the “attitude and velocity invariant method of trajectory transfer rule based on the transverse...
1 March 2019
Background: The consumption of olive oil is associated with a diminished risk of cardiovascular disorders and mortality, but the impact of olive oil supplementation on endurance performance is still unclear. Since the beneficial effects of olive oil...
The multi-aquifer and multi-aquitard system (MAMA) is a typical geological structure in deltas. Thus, the risks and challenges to settlement control and environmental protection are increased when demand for underground space extends to deeper strata...
This paper introduces a new protection system for solar photovoltaic generator (SPVG)-connected networks. The system is a combination of voltage-restrained overcurrent relays (VROCRs) and directional overcurrent relays (DOCRs). The DOCRs are implemen...
17 June 2020
A framework of literacy may have roles to play in the assessment and treatment of children and youth with developmental disorders. This review aims to evaluate the conventional practice of assessment and treatment for children and youth with a develo...
Optimizing isolator stiffness is essential for controlling vibration transmission in cylindrical shell structures operating in cross-environment conditions. This study investigates the influence of isolator stiffness on vibration transmission and flu...
The influence of stable-to-self-condensation Cu(II)-coordinated polyoxyethylene-substituted silicas (ASiP-Cu-0.5) on the synthesis of microporous block copolymers (OBCs) whose structural feature is the existence of coplanar polyisocyanate blocks of a...
We present a study of wave overtopping of barriers. The phenomenon of the wave overtopping over emerged structures is reproduced both numerically and experimentally. The numerical simulations are carried out by a numerical scheme for three-dimensiona...
We present a new explicit quasi-Lagrangian integration scheme with the three-dimensional cubic spline function transform (transform = fitting + interpolation, referred to as the “spline format”) on a spherical quasi-uniform longitude&ndas...
The axial force transfer ratio of steel–concrete joints in hybrid box girder bridges is crucial for bridge design. However, the current standard oversimplifies the transfer ratio distribution coefficients, and both model tests and finite elemen...
In the context of ongoing climate change, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and unpredictable, posing significant challenges for traditional probability-based methods. This study presents an innovative uncertainty-based Box&nd...
The talus-like rock mass is a special kind of geomaterial widely distributed in southwestern China, which has induced serious engineering disasters for tunneling engineering. However, the mechanical behavior of the talus-like rock mass remains unclea...
A deployable reflector antenna (DR-A) is a structure that can be stored in a large-diameter Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) antenna and be mounted onto a launch vehicle. Considering the performance of the launch vehicle, it is necessary to develop a l...
Component-level vibration tests are performed before final assembly, but how their order-domain signatures relate to later drive-unit end-of-line (EOL) noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) remains uncertain. This study links two pre-assembly compone...
This study aimed to explore the association between developmental coordination disorder (DCD) diagnosed after the age of three and both a standardized motor test—the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS)—and non-standardized observation of mo...
In fused deposition modelling (FDM), build orientation is known to govern the mechanical properties of printed parts, but its effect on geometric and form accuracy is far less thoroughly characterised. This study investigates how build orientation in...
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured multisport play-based program on the development of motor coordination in Italian children aged 6 to 10 years, using the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder (KTK). Me...
The latest guidelines recommend early identification of children with motor impairments using a standardized norm-referenced test. Motor coordination difficulties in developmental age have been studied extensively over recent years, with experimental...
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