The determination of principal dimensions in the early ship design stage requires iterative calculations based on the basis ship particulars and ship owner’s requirements, demanding considerable time and engineering effort. In modern shipbuildi...
Fractal dimension (FD) is a critical parameter in the characterization of a rock fracture network system. This parameter represents the distribution pattern of fractures in rock media. Moreover, it can be used for the modeling of fracture networks wh...
The integrity index Kv is the quantitative index in the CHN-BQ method, which can be determined by the acoustic wave test, volume joint number Jv, or empirical judgment. However, these methods are not convenient and require the practitioner to have ex...
The aim of this study is to demonstrate the use and the effectiveness of cephalometry and golden proportions analysis of the face in planning prosthetic treatments in totally edentulous patients. In order to apply this method, latero-lateral and post...
Different microscopy and scattering methods used in the literature to determine the dimensions of cellulose nanocrystals derived from cotton and bacterial cellulose were compared to investigate potential bias and discrepancies. Atomic force microscop...
Corrosion detection using a pulsed laser scanning system can be performed via ultrasonic wave propagation imaging. This method outputs illustrations of the wave field within the host structure; thus, it can depict wave–corrosion area interactio...
(1) Background: Occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) in the optimal maxillo–mandibular relationship is an important parameter to establish when complex dental rehabilitation has to be done. The optimal method to measure OVD is still a challenge in...
As a classic of Zen Buddhism, The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch, starting from the core concept of “self-nature and self-determination”, fully demonstrates the “Self” dimension and the “self-mastery” and &l...
Using box-counting and spatial regression, this paper analyzes the morphological characteristics of coastal settlement patterns and their spatial determinants, with a case of the Wen-Tai region on the Chinese eastern coast. Coastal settlement pattern...
The features of quasi-stationary signals (QSS) are considered to be in a direct position determination (DPD) framework, and a real-valued DPD algorithm of QSS for nested arrays is proposed. By stacking the vectorization form of the signal’s cov...
Currently, due to the growing dynamics of changes that take place in the environment of organizations, managers have to intensify their efforts to implement ‘solutions’ which will not only increase the efficiency of particular business ac...
The three-dimensional corner joint is a type of joint in wooden furniture structures with complex parameter relationships and many constraints. Traditional furniture structure design requires repeated modifications of geometric models to determine pa...
In this paper a quaternion-based Variable-State-Dimension Extended Kalman Filter (VSD-EKF) is developed for estimating the three-dimensional orientation of a rigid body using the measurements from an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) integrated with a...
The volume coefficient, which denotes a simple relationship between selected seed dimensions and seed volume, can be used to facilitate volume calculations in individual seeds, in particular in species with a complex seed shape. For this reason, seed...
Within the scope of this contribution, a method for the determination of a strain limit for designing components made of elastomeric polyurethane systems is presented. The knowledge of a material-specific strain limit is essential for the structural-...
We present a novel method for the determination of the lateral dimensions of thin rectangular flakes, as they exist randomly dispersed in flake composites. Knowledge of flake size and shape is essential for the correct prediction of the mechanical, e...
20 March 2020
Background: Health literacy (HL) has been linked to empowerment, use of health services, and equity. Evaluating HL in people with cardiovascular health problems would facilitate the development of suitable health strategies care and reduce inequity....
Human mental disorders can be currently classified as one of the most relevant health topics. Including in this are depression and anxiety, which can affect us at any stage of life, causing economic and social problems. The treatments involve cogniti...
This paper introduces a novel method for determining the optimal exploitation contour, that is, the point of transition from surface to underground exploitation of dimension stone. Exploitation of dimension stone is primarily carried out using surfac...
One of the consequences of the widespread automation of manufacturing operations has been the proliferation and availability of historical databases that can be exploited by analytical methods to improve process understanding. Data science tools such...
The paper explores the concept of energy poverty (EP) by examining its definition, dimensions, determinants, and impacts on households. The study underscores the necessity of comprehending the multifaceted subjective and objective nature of energy po...
Identification of embedding dimension is helpful to the reconstruction of phase space. However, it is difficult to calculate the proper embedding dimension for the financial time series of dynamics. By this Letter, we suggest a new method based on Ma...
The aim of this paper is to apply polynomial approximation by sums of squares in several real variables to the multidimensional moment problem. The general idea is to approximate any element of the positive cone of the involved function space with su...
Collaborative knowledge bases allow anyone to create and edit information online. One example of a resource with collaborative content is Wikipedia. Despite the fact that this free encyclopedia is one of the most popular sources of information in the...
The knowledge of human body proportions and segmental properties of limbs, head and trunk is of fundamental importance in biomechanical research. Given that many methods are employed, it is important to know which ones are currently available, which...
Food waste research often applies the Motivation–Opportunity–Ability (MOA) framework, yet conventional aggregate measures may obscure the distinct roles of physical context and cognition-related capacity. Using a macro-contextual, micro-p...
Thirty-eight samples of minerals from Paleoproterozoic Layered PGE Intrusion Monchepluton, located in NE Fennoscandia, were tested. An automated computational technique was used which involved counting the sides superimposed on vectorized graphics us...
A simulation mathematical model of the state of operability of metal structures under difficult operating conditions without stopping the equipment was developed in the form of similarity criteria found on the basis of the laws of conservation of dat...
With the recent advancements of learning analytics techniques, it is possible to build predictive models of student academic performance at an early stage of a course, using student’s self-regulation learning and affective strategies (SRLAS), a...
Analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC) is a powerful technique to observe colloidal nanocrystals (NCs) directly in solution and obtain critical information about their physical-chemical properties. Nevertheless, a more comprehensive implementation of A...
The spatial mismatch between warehouse locations and urban freight demand mainly driven by logistics sprawl can have negative environmental impacts, due to the increase in average trucking distances. This study investigated the spatial dimension of w...
Background: For optimal clinical outcomes in full mouth rehabilitations, it is vital to determine the optimal jaw relations and confirm the appropriate vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO). The current study aims to evaluate various facial measureme...
Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain disease characterized by multiple symptoms whose interactions and implications in the disease pathology are still unclear. This study aimed at investigating how pain, sleep, and mood disorders influence...
Implementing sustainability-oriented strategies within the nonprofit sector is often framed through corporate ESG (environmental, social, and governance) frameworks, yet the unique institutional logic of nonprofit organizations (NPOs) demands a more...
Metalloproteinases (MPs) belong to the superfamily of zinc endopeptidases, which are called metzincins. Three families of MPs have been studied in healthy and diseased conditions in humans. The first study on MPs was published in 1962, and following...
The rapid accumulation of highway infrastructure data and their widespread reuse in decision-making poses data quality issues. To address the data quality issue, it is necessary to comprehend data quality, followed by approaches for enhancing data qu...
The effectiveness of a series of optically transparent aligners for orthodontic treatments depends on the anchoring of each tooth. In contrast with the roots, the crowns’ positions and orientations are measurable with intraoral scans, thus avoi...
Mitral valve orifice area is a key functional metric that depends on complex geometric features, motivating a systematic assessment of the relative influence of these parameters. In this study, the mitral valve geometry is parameterized using twelve...
Road crashes undermine the sustainability of transportation systems by generating substantial human, social, and economic costs. Identifying the factors associated with severe crash outcomes is therefore essential for supporting safer and more sustai...
In this paper we consider both hydrology and governance as critical dimensions for irrigation water security. We scale down the overall water security concept to the agricultural sector, suggest an index of irrigation water security faced by farmers,...
Key elements of Industry 4.0 are the digitization of products and production, enterprise information systems, robotic workplaces, communication infrastructure, and of course, employees. Industry 4.0 transforms production from stand-alone automated un...
Various industries see digital transformation (DT) as the pillar to coping with intensified competition, energy crises, and climate change. As a critical sector for DT, the construction industry’s project-oriented paradigm and immature industri...
Studies on regional development have generally focused on major cities, to the neglect of minor ones. In this research, a secondary city in Taiwan, namely Keelung, was selected as a case study for urban development assessment from the perspective of...
Understanding the reintegration of returning rural migrants in China is crucial due to the large scale of return migration and its associated challenges. While existing research has largely focused on economic reintegration, this study broadens the s...
Individual, micro-level attitudes towards nonprofit organizations (NPOs) can have many potential determinants. In this study, we explore the impact of three categories of potential determinants of attitudes towards NPOs: Political cleavages (the cult...
The fractal dimension is a key parameter in quantifying the morphology of aerosol aggregates, which is necessary to understand their radiative impact. Here we used Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) images to determine 2D fractal dimensions using...
The daily requirements and needs imposed on the executors of logistics services imply the need for a higher level of quality. In this, the proper execution of all sustainability processes and activities plays an important role. In this paper, a new m...
This work aimed to examine the fractal dimension and the difference in the law between intact and compacted loess before and after collapse. Uniaxial compression tests were performed to obtain specimens under various vertical stresses, and mercury in...
The paper presents studies of the site percolation phenomenon for square matrixes with dimensions L = 55, 101 and 151 using the Monte Carlo computer simulation method. The number of iterations for each matrix was 5 × 106. An in-depth analysis o...
12 May 2020
Using the theory of motivation, and the theory of planned behavior, this study establishes the “motivation-cognition-behavior” model of green utilization of agricultural waste from the perspective of farmers. In the motivational dimension...
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