Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Milos Madic, Goran Petrovic, Dusan Petkovic, Jurgita Antucheviciene, Dragan Marinkovic
Summary: The selection of laser cutting parameters has an impact on various performance indicators of the cutting process. Evaluating and selecting laser cutting conditions is a multiple-criteria decision-making problem. This study proposes a robust decision-making rule (RDMR) that combines decision-making rules from six MCDM methods and Taguchi's principles of robust design. The experimental results show that there is some inconsistency in the rankings of laser cutting conditions produced by different MCDM methods, while the application of RDMR ensures ranking consistency.
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Jing Zhao, Sinan Liu, Zhijun Zhang, Xiaojie Wu, Di Wu, Kun Gong, Jian Zhao
Summary: Due to the excellent properties of PEEK and their wide applications in the medical industry, a comparative study was conducted on the drilling performance and residual tensile behavior of PEEK plates under different cutting conditions. The effects of tool geometry, drilling parameters, and slope angles on thrust force, tool temperature, and hole quality were discussed. The study elucidated the residual tensile behavior of drilled PEEK plates in terms of full-field strain evolution during tensile testing, showing that drilling parameters and tool geometry significantly affect cutting forces, tool temperature, and hole quality.
Article
Mathematics
Minh-Quang Tran, Mahmoud Elsisi, Viet Q. Vu, Fahad Albalawi, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim
Summary: This study aims to develop an accurate dynamic cutting force model for milling process and address the issue of machining instability. By using the equilibrium optimizer approach, the model achieves higher prediction accuracy. Furthermore, it can help investigate cutting stability and prevent chatter phenomenon by selecting optimal cutting parameters.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Hao Qu, Lin Zhang, Zhe Chen, Lei Zhang, Kyle Jiang, Jian Liu
Summary: This study attempted a pulsed magnetic treatment to improve the cutting performance of TiAlSiN-coated WC-12wt%Co cemented carbide end mills. The study found that the cutting performance of the coated tools was successfully improved with lower cutting force, less tool wear, and improved surface roughness. The imposition of the pulsed magnetic field also slightly improved the hardness and toughness of the cemented carbides.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Vladimir Kocovic, Djordje Vukelic, Sonja Kostic, Ivan Bijelic, Miljana Prica, Branko Tadic
Summary: The paper presents a novel process of micro-cutting by applying a constant penetration force of the cutting tool into the workpiece. The regulation of penetration force intensity is achieved by changing the mass, eccentricity, and angular velocity of the specially designed moving assembly. The applied method provides small cutting depths, reduced circularity deviation and roughness, and a more favorable distribution of the material in the surface layer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Shiyu Song, Hongping Zhou, Linyun Xu, Zhicheng Jia, Guimin Hu
Summary: The effect of cutting parameters on the cutting performance of sisal leaves under the impact cutting was investigated. The experimental results showed that cutting parameters had a significant impact on the shear stress and cutting energy of sisal leaves. The proposed cutting method achieved optimal cutting parameters to reduce cutting force and cutting energy. The results provide an important basis for improving sisal leaf-cutting devices and developing economic sisal leaves harvesting equipment in the future.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose Pulgar, Patricio H. Manriquez, Stephen Widdicombe, Roberto Garcia-Huidobro, Pedro A. Quijon, Mauricio Carter, Marcela Aldana, Diego Quintanilla-Ahumada, Cristian Duarte
Summary: Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) affects the behavior of rockfish by altering day and night cycles. Exposure to ALAN influenced their decision-making abilities, as fish spent more time in a non-decision area rather than choosing dark conditions, which are safer for smaller fish facing threats. This suggests that ALAN exposure disorients or reduces the ability of rockfish to make appropriate choices.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Maolin Shi, Qi Geng, Liye Lv, ShengLei Zhang
Summary: This article proposes a decision tree-assisted polynomial regression model to address the issue of varying regression relationships in engineering data. The experimental results show that the proposed model performs competitively in both mathematical functions and engineering cases.
ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yubin Wang, Siqin Pang, Pei Yan, Siyu Li, Zhicheng Dai, Li Jiao, Bin Zhao, Xibin Wang
Summary: This paper studied the effects of different cutting fluids on the mechanical properties of ultrahigh strength steel. It was found that the rational use of cutting fluid can optimize cutting force and the surface integrity of parts. Additionally, reducing the shear bandwidth leads to a size effect, and the Rehbinder effect of TRIM E709 is more significant.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wei Zhang, Hongtai Cheng, Lina Hao, Xingchen Li, Mingfang Liu, Xifeng Gao
Summary: This paper introduces a novel obstacle avoidance algorithm to improve the robustness and flexibility of robots, which consists of three components. Experimental results show that the algorithm enables robots to smoothly track task trajectories and avoid obstacles in complex scenarios.
ROBOTICS AND COMPUTER-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chen Wang, Can Zhu, Kun Xiao, Yutong Tang, Haidong Zhen
Summary: Emergency evacuation simulation is significant for architectural design and emergency plan implementation. This paper proposes a multi-agent design based on decision theory to explore the influence of evacuees' physical behavior and decisions on the evacuation process. The designed multi-agent is embedded into the social force model to reproduce the pedestrian evacuation process in an emergency evacuation situation.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Roberto Pinto, Alexandra Lagorio
Summary: The Urban Freight Fleet Composition problem focuses on defining the optimal fleet mix for goods delivery in urban areas, considering vehicle characteristics and time-window access restrictions. A human-in-the-loop decision support system architecture is proposed, incorporating optimization and simulation models to address the trade-off between vehicle characteristics, revenues, costs, and performance. Both deterministic and stochastic optimization decision models are formulated to emphasize the role of the human decision maker in tackling complex problems affected by variability and uncertainty.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biology
Alberto Roso-Moliner, Elena Mainer-Pardos, Jose Luis Arjol-Serrano, Antonio Carton-Llorente, Hadi Nobari, Demetrio Lozano
Summary: This study investigated the effects of a 10-week neuromuscular training program (NMT) on body composition in elite female soccer players and found that the NMT program improved body composition significantly.
Article
Polymer Science
Bin Yang, Hongjian Wang, Kunkun Fu, Chonglei Wang
Summary: In this study, an explicit finite element (FE) model was developed to predict cutting forces and chip morphologies of polymers. The model considered a dual fracture process, strain rate effect, and frictional behavior. Experimental results showed that the predicted fracture toughness, cutting forces, and chip morphologies were consistent with the experimental results. Parametrical analysis revealed that the friction coefficient had the greatest effect on cutting force.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Peng Wang, Yujun Yang, Ruijie Zhao, Fan Yang, Nan Wang, Changming Zhang, Yingxuan Liang
Summary: In this study, an innovative orthogonal decagonal ring 3-D cutting force sensor (ODRCFS) was designed to improve the assessment of cutting force sensors during high-speed cutting. The prototype was fabricated and tested for performance and cutting force measurement. The test results showed that the ODRCFS has higher sensitivity and natural frequencies compared to the octagonal ring cutting force sensor, indicating its ability to accurately measure cutting parameters.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Raymond J. Chan, Fiona Crawford-Williams, Megan Crichton, Ria Joseph, Nicolas H. Hart, Kristi Milley, Paige Druce, Jianrong Zhang, Michael Jefford, Karolina Lisy, Jon Emery, Larissa Nekhlyudov
Summary: This study critically assesses the effectiveness and implementation of different models of post-treatment cancer survivorship care compared to specialist-led models. The findings suggest that the effectiveness of the different care models in managing survivors' physical and psychosocial outcomes is similar. Nurse-led and primary care provider-led models may offer cost savings. However, barriers such as limited resources, communication, and care coordination hinder the implementation of different models.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Tuguy Esgin, Deborah Hersh, Kevin Rowley, Rona Macniven, Alan Crouch, Mark Halaki, Robert Newton
Summary: Indigenous Standpoint Theory was used as the foundation for this study, which aimed to explore Indigenous perceptions of exercise facilitators and barriers, as well as the feasibility and sustainability of an exercise intervention. Participatory Action Research methods were employed, and a questionnaire co-designed with the Noongar Aboriginal community was used to collect data. The results indicated that exercise was valued, but barriers included injury, diet changes, and time constraints. Facilitators were mainly related to social benefits and the importance of culturally secure venues. This research sheds light on the development of culturally secure exercise programs.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Alvin M. Goh, Eric J. Drinkwater, Craig A. Harms, Mark Scanlan, Robert U. Newton, Fadi Ma'ayah
Summary: This research analyzed video footage of goals scored during the Australian National CP Football Championships and identified direct play, four or less passes, and attacking through the middle of the penalty area as the most effective strategies for scoring goals in CP football.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE & COACHING
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Chelsea L. Kracht, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Cathierine M. Champagne, Stephanie T. Broyles, Daniel S. Hsia, Robert L. Newton, Amanda E. Staiano
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effects of substituting sedentary time with sleep or physical activity on adiposity in a longitudinal sample of adolescents. The results showed that substituting sedentary time with vigorous-intensity physical activity was related to lower adiposity in later adolescence. Promoting a balance of sleep, sedentary time, and physical activity in all adolescents is encouraged for optimal development.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Georgios Mavropalias, Prue Cormie, Carolyn J. Peddle-McIntyre, Daniel A. Galvao, Dennis R. Taaffe, Christelle Schofield, Sharon Ray, Yvonne Zissiadis, Robert U. Newton
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of home-based resistance and aerobic exercise on fatigue and quality of life in breast cancer patients during radiation therapy. Results showed that home-based exercise can accelerate fatigue recovery and improve quality of life.
Article
Oncology
Ria Joseph, Nicolas H. Hart, Natalie Bradford, Matthew P. Wallen, Chad Y. Han, Elizabeth P. Pinkham, Brigid Hanley, Gemma Lock, David Wyld, Laurelie Wishart, Bogda Koczwara, Alexandre Chan, Oluwaseyifunmi Andi Agbejule, Megan Crichton, Laisa Teleni, Justin J. Holland, Kelli Edmiston, Leonie Naumann, Teresa Brown, Raymond J. Chan
Summary: This study used a modified Delphi method to establish expert consensus on optimal dietary and exercise referral practices for cancer survivors. The results showed that 24 essential elements reached consensus after revisions, with an average importance rating of 4.28 or higher. These elements can provide guidance to healthcare professionals in optimizing dietary and exercise care for cancer survivors.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Anna K. Nowak, Robert U. Newton, Travis Cruickshank, Prue Cormie, Georgia K. B. Halkett, Daphne Tsoi, Daniel A. Galvao
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of supervised exercise during chemoradiotherapy for high-grade glioma patients. The results showed that only half of the patients were able to complete the exercise intervention, but for those who did, it was safe and significantly improved strength and function, potentially preventing deterioration in body composition and quality of life.
NEURO-ONCOLOGY PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Physiology
Jin-Soo Kim, Dennis R. Taaffe, Daniel A. Galvao, Fred Saad, Robert U. Newton
Summary: Exercise can alter circulatory myokine levels and elicit tumor-suppressive effects in patients with prostate cancer undergoing androgen suppression therapy.
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Christelle Schofield, Pedro Lopez, Paul A. Cohen, Dennis R. Taaffe, Robert Usher Newton, Daniel A. Galvao, Emily Jeffery, Tarek M. Meniawy, Carolyn J. Peddle-McIntyre
Summary: The study aimed to compare muscle morphology in patients who underwent different surgeries for advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer and explore the associations with survival outcomes. Skeletal muscle index and density were calculated using CT images of 88 ovarian cancer patients. Results showed that low skeletal muscle index and density were prevalent at diagnosis, with interval surgery patients having significantly lower mean skeletal muscle density than primary surgery patients. Greater reductions in skeletal muscle density during treatment were associated with poorer overall survival. Therefore, supportive care involving resistance exercise and nutrition counseling may help preserve/enhance muscle mass and density.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Raymond J. Chan, Nicolas H. Hart
Summary: Nurses and allied health professionals often receive less funding compared with medical practitioners and basic scientists. This article provides top 10 tips on good grantsmanship to help clinician researchers improve their success rates in grant applications.
SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Christine Kudiarasu, Pedro Lopez, Daniel A. Galvao, Robert U. Newton, Dennis R. Taaffe, Lorna Mansell, Brianna Fleay, Christobel Saunders, Caitlin Fox-Harding, Favil Singh
Summary: This systematic review and network meta-analysis found that multimodal exercise and diet programs were the most effective interventions to reduce fat mass, body fat percentage, and body weight and increase and/or preserve lean mass in women diagnosed with or at high risk of breast cancer.
Review
Rehabilitation
Myles C. Murphy, Joanne Stannard, Vanessa R. Sutton, Patrick J. Owen, Brendon Park, Paola T. Chivers, Nicolas H. Hart
Summary: This systematic review with meta-analysis highlights a high prevalence and incidence rate of musculoskeletal injuries among military recruits undergoing basic training, with no significant improvement observed over the past 20 years. Longer training programs may reduce injury rates by decreasing the degree of overload experienced by recruits. However, reporting standards and consistency remain barriers to generalizability.
BMC SPORTS SCIENCE MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sanjeewa Kularatna, Michelle Allen, Ruvini M. M. Hettiarachchi, Fiona Crawford-Williams, Sameera Senanayake, David Brain, Nicolas H. H. Hart, Bogda Koczwara, Carolyn Ee, Raymond J. J. Chan
Summary: This study aimed to identify key attributes of breast cancer follow-up care models in order to conduct a future discrete choice experiment survey. The identified attributes include the care team, allied health and supportive care, survivorship care planning, travel for appointments, and out-of-pocket costs. The results strengthen the design and implementation of follow-up care programs that meet the needs and expectations of breast cancer survivors.
PATIENT-PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Callum McCaskie, Aris Siafarikas, Jodie Cochrane Wilkie, Vanessa Sutton, Paola Chivers, Nicolas H. H. Hart, Myles C. C. Murphy
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of additional exercise interventions on bone health and fracture incidence in children. The results suggest that additional exercise interventions do not appear to improve DXA and pQCT measures of bone health in children. The effect on bone health in pre-school children is still unknown.
Article
Oncology
Darren Haywood, Evan Dauer, Frank D. Baughman, Blake J. Lawrence, Susan L. Rossell, Nicolas H. Hart, Moira O'Connor
Summary: Many cancer survivors experience challenges in daily activities, relationships, occupational functioning, psychological distress, and social functioning due to cancer-related cognitive impairment. This research provides valuable insights into the needs and challenges of cancer survivors with persistent cognitive impairment, which can inform the development of purpose-built assessment tools.