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To improve the quality of natural rubber tapping operations and resolve ambiguities in force application during the tapping process, a mechanical testing platform integrating linear and rotary modules was developed. This platform precisely quantifies...

Background: This study investigates the precision of an inertial measurement unit (IMU) in evaluating the Finger Tapping Test (FTT) to differentiate motor control competencies in women with fibromyalgia, a clinical population characterized by motor i...

Over the years, the foot tapping test protocol has been proposed by scientists to identify the capabilities of the lower limb neuromuscular system in the medical context; however, to our knowledge, no studies have established its usefulness and relat...

The finger tapping test (FTT) is a tool to evaluate the motor performance of the hand and fingers and eye-hand coordination with applicability in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). The aim of this study was to evaluate the intra- and inter-rater...

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...

Accurate and accessible motor function quantification is important for monitoring the movement disorders’ progression. Manual muscle testing models and wearable sensors can be costly or reduce degrees of freedom. Artificial intelligence, especi...

The aim of the present study is the evaluation of established Alzheimer’s disease (AD) cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers in patients with idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), both individually and as a total profile, and the inve...

The aim of the present study was the implementation of the composite imaging “Radscale” in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) and the evaluation of its score, as well as absolute stroke volume and peak flow velo...

In power systems, capacitor banks play a significant role in improving voltage profiles, reducing losses, and adjusting power factors. Security measures must be implemented quickly and reliably to protect them from a wide range of threats. As a conse...

Transportation infrastructure is an integral part of the world’s overall functionality; however, current transportation infrastructure has aged since it was first developed and implemented. Consequently, given its condition, preservation has be...

Introduction. Studies suggest that people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) experience continuous and subclinical physical worsening, even as early as their disease diagnosis. Validating sensitive and reproducible tests that can capture subclinical dise...

A modular torque measuring instrument capable of performing tapping torque tests (TTT) according to the ASTM D-5619 standard was designed, developed, and validated. With this new instrument, the performance of different lubricants can be evaluated in...

Patients with neck pain may experience cervical myelopathy, this may be detected by clinical myelopathic signs, although they did not have any symptom of myelopathy, except having neck pain. Decreasing physical performance is one symptom of cervical...

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an energy drink vs. a caffeine-matched control on mental and physical performance. Methods: Using a randomized, double-blind design (n = 62), subjects were assigned to an energy...

Concrete wall cavities are common hidden defects in construction engineering that seriously reduce structural safety, durability, and construction quality, especially in old buildings and projects without complete design documents. Traditional detect...

Decline in visuo-spatial skills and memory failures are considered symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and they can be assessed at early stages employing clinical tests. However, performance in a single test is generally not indicative of AD....

Hand pose estimation (HPE) plays an important role during the functional assessment of the hand and in potential rehabilitation. It is a challenge to predict the pose of the hand conveniently and accurately during functional tasks, and this limits th...

Aiming to address the shortcomings of traditional large-span light-steel trusses, such as low bearing capacity and inconvenient on-site assembly, this paper proposes a novel cap-shaped chord light-steel truss. It consists of top and bottom cap-shaped...

The induction faucet has been widely used in public due to its advantages of convenience, sanitation, water, and electricity saving. To solve the problem of environmental pollution caused by dry batteries used in induction faucets, a suitable micro p...

Background/Objectives: Previous research has suggested that Western musicians, who generally demonstrate proficiency in reading musical scores, exhibit superior performance in visuospatial working memory tasks compared to non-musicians. Evidence indi...

Background/Objectives: The Corsi Block Tapping Test (CBTT) is a widely used measure of visuospatial working memory; however, its traditional paper-and-pencil administration is limited by inter-examiner variability in procedure and restricted accessib...

Light-frame wood structures are the most common type of construction for residential and low-rise buildings in North America. The 2015 edition of the National Building Code of Canada has increased the height limit for light-frame wood construction fr...

The upgrade of Akkats power station in Sweden included a new, separate waterway for the addition of a 75 MW generating unit. The vertical intake of its headrace was formed by means of lake tapping. A physical model was used to help understand the bla...

Additive manufacturing (AM) enables the consolidation of components and the integration of new functionalities in metallic parts, but layered fabrication often results in poor surface quality and geometric deviations. Among various surface treatment...

Many studies have focused on navigation, spatial skills, and the olfactory system in comparative models, including those concerning the relationship between them and physical activity. Although the results are often in contrast with each other, it is...

Background/Objectives: Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is a validated procedure for the treatment of idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus. To select shunt-responsive patients, infusion and tap tests can be used. Only gait is evaluated after the pro...

This paper deals with the voltage regulation strategies implemented in the Italian transmission network to face the increasing problem of high voltages during time periods characterized by low demand. After an introduction in which this very actual p...

Optimizing the design and operation of an Urban Water System (UWS) faces significant challenges over its lifespan to account for the uncertainties of important stressors that arise from population growth rates, climate change factors, or shifting dem...

After the devastating wildfire that destroyed most of the town of Paradise, California in 2018, volatile organic compounds were found in water distribution pipes. Approximately 11 months after the fire, we collected tap water samples from 136 homes t...

This study investigated the variability of water quality indicators in four municipal water distribution systems near a medium-sized city. Despite the proximity of water intakes, water quality in different distribution systems can vary significantly...

Self-tapping screws (STSs) can be efficiently used in various fastening solutions for timber constructions and are notoriously able to offer high stiffness and load-carrying capacity, compared to other timber-to-timber composite (TTC) joint typologie...

Failures in power transformers are one of the most serious occurrences in a power system. Thus, the monitoring of transformers and their ancillary equipment, such as bushings, is of great importance to improving the operational efficiency of these as...

123 withdrawal tests were conducted to investigate the change in axial stiffness of fully threaded screws under axial loading and up to four loading cycles. The screws were initially loaded in two cycles within the elastic range, followed by two cycl...

In timber construction, Glulam post-and-beam systems are commonly used to transfer vertical loads to the foundation. In such systems, the connections play a critical role in structural performance. Pre-engineered connectors, which facilitate fast and...

With the growing acceptance of additive manufacturing (AM) across various sectors, laser-based powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) has widely been utilized to create intricately shaped parts from a range of metals alloys. The factors contributing to this rece...

In the context of neurodegenerative diseases, finger tapping is a gold-standard test used by clinicians to evaluate the severity of the condition. The finger tapping test involves repetitive tapping between the index finger and thumb. Subjects affect...

Power transformers are located in the electrical transmission and distribution networks where different voltage levels are needed. The turn ratio of the low voltage and high voltage windings is mechanically controlled by an on-load tap changer or de-...

The impact of oral erythritol on subsequent energy intake is unknown. The aim was to assess the effect of oral erythritol compared to sucrose, sucralose, or tap water on energy intake during a subsequent ad libitum test meal and to examine the releas...

All-natural rubber is harvested from rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg.) by traditional tapping knives, so rubber tapping still heavily relies on labor. Therefore, this study explored a novel, hand-held mechanical rubber tapping machine for...

To address the issues of large errors, low accuracy, and time-consuming simulations in finite element (FE) models of tapping processes, which hinder the identification of optimal structural parameters, this study integrates FE simulation with experim...

Pinus pinaster Ait. forests have potential for resin tapping, a forestry activity that complements timber production and may increase the profitability of maritime pine stands. However, the viability of this co-production remains uncertain due to the...

Towards the end of the last century, vacuum heat treatment of high speed steels was increasingly used in the fabrication of precision cutting tools. This study investigates the influence of vacuum heat treatments at different pressures of quenching g...

The antimicrobial peptide LL-37 and D-amino acids (D-AAs) have been proposed as antibiofilm agents. Therefore, this study aimed to test the antimicrobial effect of antibiofilm agents associated with antibiotics used in regenerative endodontic procedu...

Study Design: Self-tapping and self-drilling screws are twomodalities available for plate fixation. Whencompared to self-drilling, self-tapping screws have a few drawbacks like screw loosening, thermal osteolysis, equipment dependent, and time-consum...

The paper discusses an instrumented tapping test method using a CNC machine tool to compare the lubricity of MWFs by cutting threads in a Ti-6Al-4V alloy at low speed. The method uses a spiral flute tap size typical of industrial practice. A soft syn...

To analyze the influence of the operator experience on the accuracy of orthodontic self-tapping micro-screws placement, a total of 60 orthodontic self-tapping micro-screws were randomly distributed into two study groups: Group A. Orthodontic micro-sc...

We propose a novel simple method for quantitative and qualitative finger-tapping assessment based on miniature inertial sensors (3D gyroscopes) placed on the thumb and index-finger. We propose a simplified description of the finger tapping by using a...

This paper proposes a method of determining the optimal tap settings for no-load distribution transformers with tap-changing capabilities that is practical to apply in real distribution networks. The risk of low voltage distribution networks violatin...

Parthenocarpy and male sterility are highly desirable traits in tomato breeding and molecular study. The stamen carpelloid mutant generally displays male sterility. A natural mutant displaying carpelloid stamen and parthenocarpy (csp) was identified...

To achieve the assembled connection between dovetail profiled steel sheets and the boundary members in dovetail profiled steel concrete composite shear walls (DPSCWs), self-tapping screws were employed. Three DPSCW specimens connected with self-tappi...