The Influence of Concentration and Type of Salts on the Behaviour of Linear Actuators Based on PVA Hydrogel Activated by AC Power by Aleksey Maksimkin, Mikhail Zadorozhnyy, Kseniia V. Filippova, Lidiia D. Iudina, Dmitry V. Telyshev, Tarek Dayyoub

“…However, several important questions arise about how the type of salt chosen and its concentration will affect not only the activation efficiency of the actuators but also the structure of the hydrogels utilized. In this study, to enhance the electrical conductivity of the hydrogel and lower the necessary activation voltage of the hydrogel actuators, lithium chloride (LiCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl) were incorporated as conductive fillers into the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymer matrix. …”
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Vegetation diversity in structure, species or colour: Coupling effects of the different characteristics of urban green spaces on preference and perceived restoration by Jufang Hao, Yongsheng Li, Tianxu Hu, Yongcan Ma, Xinyue Wang, Jinxuan Liu, Tian Gao, Ling Qiu

“…However, the effects of different characteristics of urban green spaces, such as vegetation structure, species and colour, on human health and well-being remain poorly understood. …”
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A Dual-Band Multi-Linear Polarization Reconfigurable Antenna for Body-Centric Wireless Communication Systems by Dingzhao Chen, Foxiang Liu, Xuexuan Ruan, Yanhui Liu

“…A novel dual-band multi-linear polarization reconfigurable (MLPR) antenna for body-centric wireless communication systems (BWCS) is presented in this paper. …”
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Identification and Characterization of Linear Epitopes of Monoclonal Antibodies Against the Capsid Protein of Goose Astrovirus Genotype 2 by Wei Li, Linhua Xu, Hantai Tan, Tao Wang, Zhen Wu, Yu He, Mingshu Wang, Renyong Jia, Dekang Zhu, Mafeng Liu, Xinxin Zhao, Qiao Yang, Ying Wu, Shaqiu Zhang, Juan Huang, Xumin Ou, Di Sun, Bin Tian, Anchun Cheng, Shun Chen

“…The capsid protein (Cap) of GAstV, encoded by ORF2, is the sole structural protein of the virus and holds potential for developing therapeutic antibodies and diagnostic tools. …”
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Uncertain edge coalition game based EIP revenue estimation strategy by ZHAO Shuxu, XIA Xinyu, WANG Xiaolong

“…In response, a revenue forecasting method for the edge coalition and its member edge infrastructure provider (EIP) based on the game theory of uncertain coalition structures was proposed. Firstly, a resource scheduling model was constructed using a mixed integer linear programming method to maximize the revenue of the edge coalition. …”
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Theoretical Analysis and Numerical Simulation of Resonances and Stability of a Piecewise Linear-Nonlinear Vibration Isolation System by X. Gao, Q. Chen

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Experimental Modelling of Water-Wave Interactions with a Flexible Beam [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Mark Kelmanson, Wajiha Rehman, Onno Bokhove, Tim Bunnik

“…A series of fluid-structure-interaction (FSI) experiments is presented for studying water-wave interactions with a flexible beam in a wide range of sea conditions, thereby yielding a repository of FSI test-case data. …”
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Time Series Forecasting Using Recurrent Neural Networks Based on Recurrent Sigmoid Piecewise Linear Neurons by Victor Sineglazov, Vladyslav Horbatiuk

“…We propose a new recurrent sigmoid piecewise linear neuron that can be used in neural networks to perform time series forecasting. …”
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Efficient contingency analysis of power systems using linear power flow with generalized warm-start compensation by Jinyu Yu, Zhigang Li, Jiahui Zhang, Xiang Bai, Huaichang Ge, J.H. Zheng, Q.H. Wu

“…The compensation method and linear power flow (LPF) models are frequently used in CA to boost efficiency. …”
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Classification of dynamical Lie algebras of 2-local spin systems on linear, circular and fully connected topologies by Roeland Wiersema, Efekan Kökcü, Alexander F. Kemper, Bojko N. Bakalov

“…In this work, we provide a classification of all Lie algebras generated by the terms of 2-local spin chain Hamiltonians, or so-called dynamical Lie algebras, on 1-dimensional linear and circular lattice structures. We find 17 unique dynamical Lie algebras. …”
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In Situ Simultaneous Growth of Layered SnSe2 and SnSe: a Linear Precursor Approach by Manab Mandal, Prahalad K. Barman, Sagar Chowdhury, D. Manikandan, Nilanjan Basu, Pramoda K. Nayak, Kanikrishnan Sethupathi

“…This study successfully achieves the simultaneous growth of SnSe₂ and SnSe, two structurally and functionally distinct tin selenide phases, through hot‐wall CVD. …”
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Geometry and mass optimization of box-shape beams with non-linear walls for local buckling due to bending by Manzhula K.P., Naumov A.V.

“…This indicates relevance of further research and use of beams with non-linear walls in structures, where local stability is the main aspect in choosing the geometric dimensions of the beam. …”
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Trajectory tracking control of slidable-wheel omnidirectional mobile robot based on linear model predictive control by Huang XU, Tatsuro TERAKAWA, Masaharu KOMORI

“…., shock, slippage, and low load capacity) of omnidirectional mobile robots with wheels that have special structures. We previously proposed such a robot, called the slidable-wheel omnidirectional mobile robot (SWOM), as well as its controller for point-to-point movement. …”
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A FEM-Experimental Approach for the Development of a Conceptual Linear Actuator Based on Tendril’s Free Coiling by Luca Cortese, Selena Milanovic, Renato Vidoni

“…Within the vastness of the plant species, certain living systems show tendril structures whose motion is of particular interest for biomimetic engineers. …”
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Design Optimization of Secondary Element of Single-Sided Linear Induction Motors Using a Genetic Algorithm by V. A. Prakht, V. V. Goman, A. S. Paramonov

“…The results of solving an optimization problem for two designs are presented, viz. a laboratory linear induction electric motor based on a three-phase SL-5-100 inductor and a traction single-sided linear induction electric motor of an urban transport system. …”
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Body size prediction in scorpions: a phylogenetic comparative examination of linear measurements of individual body parts by Stênio Í. A. Foerster

“…While these measures offer simplicity over more complicated alternatives (e.g., dry mass), technical problems persist for arthropods with complex body structures, as is the case for scorpions. In these animals, accurate measurements often require extensive handling, including the stretching of body parts. …”
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Acclimation Time Enhances Adaptation of Heterotrophic Nitrifying-Aerobic Denitrifying Microflora to Linear Anionic Surfactant Stress by Huihui Han, Peizhen Chen, Wenjie Zhao, Shaopeng Li, Keyu Zhang

“…Linear anionic surfactants (LAS) pose significant stress to microbial denitrification in wastewater treatment. …”
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Effect of foundation flexibility of concrete moment resistant frame on drift by Iman Hakamian

“…The effects of the foundation flexibility on Structural drift has been considered in concrete moment resisting frames in this paper. …”
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Fast and convenient delivery of fluidextracts liquorice through electrospun core-shell nanohybrids by Hang Liu, Yelin Dai, Yelin Dai, Jia Li, Ping Liu, Ping Liu, Wenhui Zhou, Deng-Guang Yu, Ruiliang Ge

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Sound Scattering by an Elastic Spherical Shell and its Cancellation using a Multi-pole Approach by Eldad Jitzchak AVITAL, Neeshtha Devi BHOLAH, Giuseppe Cortez GIOVANELLI, Touvia MILOH

“…It is aimed to cancel the sound scattering using combinations of multi-pole sources located at the centre of a shell filled with compressible fluid. Assuming linear acoustics and structural dynamics, exact solutions are derived for total elimination of the sound scattering for three cases: a free-space, near a hard ground or near a free-surface, where in the last two cases it is assumed that the incoming wave propagates normal to the interface to maximize sound reflection back unto the source of the incoming wave. …”
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