Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhongyun Xu, Jian Chen, Chun Li
Summary: This study explores the dynamic pitch control strategies in double-VAWT arrangements and finds that suitable control strategies can increase the overall power output by over 20%.
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Daan M. Pool, Peter M. T. Zaal, Marc A. Pieters, Olaf Stroosma, Max Mulder
Summary: This study investigated the interaction effects of motion filter order and break frequency on pilots' manual control behavior and performance, revealing that increasing order and break frequency resulted in less motion feedback used by pilots and lower tracking performance. Across both simulators, the existing Sinacori-Schroeder motion fidelity criterion was found to be a good predictor of the interaction effects of filter settings on pilot control behavior.
JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE CONTROL AND DYNAMICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
David Rafique, Ursula Heggli, Denis Bron, David Colameo, Petra Schweinhardt, Jaap Swanenburg
Summary: The study found that increasing axial load has an impact on cervical motor control, leading to changes in cervical range of motion in different movement directions. Axial loading can decrease ROM in extension and increase ROM in the lateroflexion direction.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Zhanwei Li, Binrong Wen, Xingjian Dong, Xinhua Long, Zhike Peng
Summary: Comparisons are made on the dynamic behaviors of FOWT under different tip speed ratios, as well as the performance with and without the influence of BPC. Results show that tip speed ratio slightly affects FOWT performance, while the fluctuation of generator power reduces with BPC, but aerodynamic thrust tends to enlarge the PPM with BPC.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yisehak A. Keflemariam, Sang Lee
Summary: This paper investigates the application of three control methods in floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs), and the results show that the detuned controller and fixed blade pitch control method can effectively reduce blade and platform fluctuations and mitigate damping issues.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Hasini Weerathunge, Gabriel Alzamendi, Gabriel Cler, Frank Guenther, Cara Stepp, Matias Zanartu
Summary: LaDIVA is a neurocomputational model of laryngeal motor control that incorporates a physiologically based vocal fold model. It has the capability to simulate different modes of laryngeal motor control and generate prosodic contours in speech. LaDIVA displays properties of motor equivalence, robustly generating similar compensatory responses to auditory perturbations regardless of initial laryngeal muscle activation levels tested.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Giovanni A. Amaral, Pedro C. Mello, Lucas H. S. do Carmo, Izabela E. Alberto, Edgard B. Malta, Alexandre N. Simos, Guilherme R. Franzini, Hideyuki Suzuki, Rodolfo T. Goncalves
Summary: This study conducted a series of tests in a wave basin to investigate the dynamic couplings in the motion of a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine (FOWT) and explored the impact of these effects on the responses of FOWTs.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Yashar Mousavi, Geraint Bevan, Ibrahim Beklan Kucukdemiral
Summary: An optimal fault-tolerant pitch control (FTPC) strategy is proposed in this study to adjust the pitch angle of wind turbine blades, and a dynamic weighted parallel firefly algorithm (DWPFA) is introduced to tune the controller parameters, aiming to enhance the performance and fault-tolerance of the wind turbine.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanqun Huang, Yifan Dong, Zhaojun Jiang, Peng Zhang, Jutao Li, Junyu Yang
Summary: This study examines how text direction (horizontal and vertical) and length (long and short) affect Chinese reading performance. The study involved 68 university students aged 19-29 who read articles and their reading times, recall ability, and task load were measured. The results indicate that horizontal text is read faster and has better memory effects for long texts compared to vertical text. However, the effect of text direction on memory for short texts was not significant. Additionally, horizontal text demands less mental, physical, and temporal load compared to vertical text. These findings enhance understanding of text direction's impact, provide valuable suggestions for Chinese typography, and improve reading outcomes for readers.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiahui Zhang, Yong Qi, Jianxiao Yang, Kui Shi, Jun Li, Xiaxiang Zhang
Summary: This study prepared carbon nanofibers using different types of pitches as raw materials and compared their effects on the morphology and properties of the nanofibers. The results showed that nanofibers derived from isotropic pitch easily fused together, while nanofibers derived from mesophase pitch had an independent and smooth morphology, as well as better performance.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Jian Gao, Changgui Gu, Huijie Yang, Chuansheng Shen
Summary: The hierarchical lockdown control measure alters the dynamic mechanism of individual's movements and may contribute to the increasing injury rate of football players.
CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Manmathakrishnan Palraj, Panneerselvam Rajamanickam
Summary: This study focuses on the performance of a gyrostabilizer on a barge-mounted dynamic Offshore Wind Turbine, investigating the reduction in angular motions at different rotor speeds through experimental studies. The results show that using a gyrostabilizer can significantly reduce platform rotations and nacelle accelerations, with better effects observed under irregular wave conditions.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mercedes X. Hug, Fernando Bermejo, Fabian C. Tommasini, Ezequiel A. Di Paolo
Summary: This study investigates the effect of guided reaching exploration on the perceptual learning of auditory distance in the peripersonal space. The results show that the guided group tends to overestimate distances, while the active group makes different adjustments for proximal and distal positions. This suggests that guided exploration can induce changes on the boundary of the auditory reachable space.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Wenchuan Zang, Ming Chen, Tingting Guo, Xin Luan, Dalei Song
Summary: This work proposes an actuator constrained active disturbance rejection controller (ACADRC) to improve pitch angle control accuracy for gliders passing through the pycnocline. By deriving the dynamical model, analyzing the motion model, and discussing different pycnocline types, the controller effectively mitigates pitch disturbances and achieves significant improvement in control accuracy, as demonstrated in simulations.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Deng Ying, Asif Rashid, Liu He Sheng, Tian De, Tang Shize, Atif Iqbal
Summary: Wind power is a cheap and direct method to alleviate negative environmental impacts. The uneven distribution of wind affects the performance of Wind Turbine (WT) systems, requiring constant and noise-free power output. This study proposes an efficient adaptive pitch control controller for maintaining output power in dynamic wind conditions of a 5 MW WT.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Jason Lee, Alia Tayara, James D. Warren, Boris Kuyeb, Elizabeth McKee, Alexander Velazquez, Oishika Paul, Andrea F. Lewis
Summary: The purpose of the study was to understand the impact of COVID-19 on facial trauma incidence and etiology in Mississippi. The research found a significant increase in facial trauma caused by family members during the pandemic, which may be related to the reported increase in domestic violence. Additionally, there were notable changes in the etiology and insurance payor of facial trauma cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Sheila Moran, Cassidy Anderson, Risha Sheni, Monica Azmy, Daniel T. Li, Anthony M. Loizides, Christina J. Yang
Summary: This retrospective study found that a family history of eczema and a dairy-free diet may be associated with an increased risk of future diagnosis of EoE in children with aerodigestive dysfunction.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Robert Brinton Fujiki, Amanda Edith Fujiki, Susan L. Thibeault
Summary: This study examined the number of therapy sessions required for patients with EILO/ILO to sufficiently improve their symptoms. The results showed that patients with comorbid behavioral health diagnosis, higher vocal handicap index score, and reduced physical activity due to EILO/ILO symptoms required more therapy sessions. Patients with secondary environmental triggers also required more sessions. Only a small percentage of patients returned for additional therapy sessions after discharge, and they were mostly from affluent neighborhoods.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Brian W. Herrmann, Salina H. Goff, Juri Boguniewicz, Sarah A. Gitomer
Summary: This retrospective case series analyzed nHiB H. influenzae meningitis cases diagnosed at Children's Hospital Colorado from 2000 to 2020. The results showed that nHiB H. influenzae can cause both transient and permanent postmeningitic hearing loss. The use of steroids may offer otoprotection in nHiB H. influenzae meningitis. Further research is needed to better understand hearing outcomes after nHiB H. influenzae meningitis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
M. Kovacs, J. Uzsaly, G. Bodzai, I. Pap, B. Lippai, T. Dergez, A. Nemeth, I. Gerlinger, I. Szanyi, P. Bako
Summary: The pathophysiology and treatment of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) are still debated. A randomized controlled trial showed no significant differences in hearing improvement between different treatments, but identified clinical factors such as vertigo, cardiovascular comorbidity, and initial hearing loss severity as significant predictors of hearing outcomes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Roee Noy, Yotam Shkedy, Nadeem Habashi, Salem Billan, Jacob Cohen
Summary: Salvage cordectomy offers favorable larynx preservation rates and oncological outcomes for recurrent glottic cancer amenable to conservative surgery. Smoking, advanced age, and advanced tumor stages are associated with salvage cordectomy failure.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Pietro De Luca, Ignazio La Mantia, Federico Maria Gioacchini, Massimo Re, Marco Radici, Angelo Camaioni, Arianna Di Stadio
Summary: In this study, the effect of nasal packaging using Fitostimoline (R) gauze on nasal outcomes after septoplasty and FESS surgery was evaluated. The results showed that the use of Fitostimoline (R) gauze improved healing of nasal mucosa and reduced discomfort during tampon removal.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Anna Frants, Antonios N. Varelas, Alexa M. Franco, W. Matthew White, Minas S. Constantinides, Philip J. Miller, Judy W. Lee
Summary: This article introduces DESS as a new educational format to increase the comfort of residents with the surgical evaluation and intraoperative planning of rhinoplasty. Through DESS, residents display significant improvement in their comfort with facial nasal analysis and overall surgical preparation.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Zhengcai Lou, Zihan Lou, Tian Lv, Zhengnong Chen
Summary: This study compared the operation time, graft success, audiometric outcomes, and complications of the over-under technique using temporalis fascia and cartilage grafts for repairing large perforations. The results showed that both techniques had similar graft success rates and hearing outcomes, but the temporalis fascia graft technique prolonged the operation time and increased the risk of re-perforation and graft atelectasis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Ciaran Lane, Maxwell Wright, Janice Linton, Neerav Goyal
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the data on surgical closure of enlarged tracheoesophageal fistula after laryngectomy and compared different reconstruction techniques. The results showed that using vascularized tissue for reconstruction had a higher success rate compared to primary closure.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
John Q. Odom, Andrew R. Mangan, Anna Celeste Gibson, Michael Larson, John L. Dornhoffer, Robert A. Saadi
Summary: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is often associated with otolaryngologic complaints, and in rare cases, patients may experience facial nerve palsy. It is important for healthcare professionals to recognize facial nerve palsy as a potential presentation of granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
R. Bar, A. Mattei, R. Haddad, A. Giovanni
Summary: Office-based flexible interventional laryngoscopy under local anesthesia is a safe and well-tolerated procedure, suitable for various ambulatory and office-based settings.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Do Hyun Kim, Soo Whan Kim, Sung Won Kim, Gulnaz Stybayeva, Se Hwan Hwang
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the effects of cryotherapy and radiofrequency neurolysis in treating rhinitis-related symptoms caused by ablation of the posterior nasal nerves. The results showed that both cryotherapy and radiofrequency neurolysis significantly improved rhinitis-related symptoms and quality of life. Radiofrequency neurolysis was found to be more effective than cryotherapy in reducing total nasal symptom scores.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Mengdie Gao, Liyu Cheng, Qingcui Wang, Qingwen Yang, Xiaoyi Wang, Yanru Li, Rong Hu, Wen Xu
Summary: This study investigates the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and prognosis of patients with laryngeal tuberculosis (LTB) combined with respiratory tuberculosis. The study found that LTB commonly affects middle-aged men and presents with symptoms such as hoarseness, abnormal sensation of pharyngeal, and pharyngalgia. The lesions mainly involve multiple subregions, primarily the glottis, and can also involve the pharynx. Half of the patients were complicated with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), and chest CT was superior to X-ray in detecting pulmonary lesions. Most patients showed significant improvement in symptoms and morphology of the pharyngeal and laryngeal mucosa after regular anti-tuberculosis treatment.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Alfonso Scarpa, Emilio Avallone, Mario Carucci, Giovanni Salzano, Giuseppe Chiarella, Claudia Cassandro, Pasquale Viola, Filippo Ricciardiello, Massimo Ralli, Pietro De Luca, Francesco Antonio Salzano
Summary: This study assessed the efficacy and safety of low-dose intratympanic gentamicin for vertigo attacks in Meniere's disease. The treatment significantly reduced vertigo attacks without causing hearing deterioration. The method primarily affected vestibular function while preserving cochlear integrity. These findings suggest that a low-dose, clinical symptomatology-based gentamicin treatment regimen could be an effective and safe strategy for managing unilateral Meniere's disease.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
