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van Buuren, Michiel M.A. (author), Ahedi, Harbeer (author), Arbabi, Vahid (author), Arden, Nigel K. (author), Cicuttini, Flavia (author), Cootes, Timothy F. (author), Crossley, Kay (author), Felson, David (author), Kluzek, Stefan (author), Lane, Nancy E. (author), Lynch, John A. (author), Nelson, Amanda E. (author), Weinans, Harrie (author), Agricola, Rintje (author)Purpose Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of pain and disability worldwide. Lack of effective therapies may reflect poor knowledge on its aetiology and risk factors, and result in the management of end-stage hip OA with costly joint replacement. The Worldwide Collaboration on OsteoArthritis prediCtion for the Hip (World COACH)...journal article 2024
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Zhang, H. (author), Llombart, Nuria (author), Bueno Lopez, J. (author), Freni, Angelo (author)Photoconductive antennas (PCAs) are promising candidates for sensing and imaging applications. In recent years, our group has investigated their properties under pulsed laser illumination in transmission using a time-domain (TD) Norton equivalent circuit. Here, we extend this analysis to the link between a photoconductive source and a...journal article 2024
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Zhao, Jian (author), Kang, Jin (author), Cao, Xiaofeng (author), Bian, Rui (author), Liu, G. (author), Hu, Shengchao (author), Wu, Xinghua (author), Li, Chong (author), Wang, Dianchang (author), Qi, Weixiao (author), Huang, Cunrui (author), Liu, Huijuan (author), Qu, Jiuhui (author)The first pandemic wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) induced a considerable increase in several antivirals and antibiotics in surface water. The common symptoms of COVID-19 are viral and bacterial infections, while comorbidities (e.g., hypertension and diabetes) and mental shock (e.g., insomnia and anxiety) are nonnegligible....journal article 2024
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Rahimi, E. (author), Zhang, K. (author), Kosari, A. (author), Van den Steen, Nils (author), Homborg, A.M. (author), Terryn, H.A. (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author), Gonzalez Garcia, Y. (author)Utilizing a dedicated micro-sized three-electrode cell, this study systematically investigates early-stage electrochemical properties and corrosion behavior of pure iron under single droplets. Various volumes and NaCl concentrations were considered during the evaporation-driven shape and concentration evolution of single droplets. The...journal article 2024
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van Trigt, B. (author), Goethem, Jeffrey van (author), van den Bekerom, Michel (M P.J.). (author), Veeger, H.E.J. (author), Hoozemans, Marco (M J.M.). (author)Background: In baseball, repetitive pitching leads to medial elbow injuries, particularly to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). To prevent pitchers from UCL injuries, it is important to quantify the response to elbow stress. Repetitive elbow external valgus torque and muscular fatigue induced by repetitive pitching could affect markers of...journal article 2024
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Kuai, H. (author), Civera, M. (author), Coletta, G. (author), Chiaia, B. (author), Surace, C. (author)In structural engineering, offshore structures are undoubtedly among the most exposed to the effects of harsh environmental conditions. The external conditions of these semi-immersed systems involve complex combinations of wave and wind loads. The operating conditions are also unique because oil production platforms are subjected to repeated...journal article 2024
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Sun, Yubo (author), Mohan, Manu K. (author), Dai, Xiaodi (author), Zhang, Yiyuan (author), Ye, G. (author), De Schutter, Geert (author)The proper control of the rheological performance of silicate-based alkali-activated slag (AAS) mixtures is problematic, as the conventional superplasticizers become less effective in alkaline media. Nevertheless, several methods have been proposed to improve the workability of silicate-activated AAS, such as by extending the mixing time, and...journal article 2024
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Noh, Brayden (author), Wani, Omar (author), Dunne, K.B.J. (author), Lamb, Michael P. (author)Lateral migration of meandering rivers poses erosional risks to human settlements, roads, and infrastructure in alluvial floodplains. While there is a large body of scientific literature on the dominant mechanisms driving river migration, it is still not possible to accurately predict river meander evolution over multiple years. This is in part...journal article 2024
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Prakash, Suriya (author), Perrin, H.R.L. (author), Botto, L. (author)Particles trapped at a fluid-fluid interface by capillary forces can form a monolayer that jams and buckles when subject to uniaxial compression. Here we investigate experimentally the buckling mechanics of monolayers of millimeter-sized rigid plates trapped at a planar fluid-fluid interface subject to uniaxial compression in a Langmuir...journal article 2024
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Savoldi, F. (author)This article examines the increasingly conflictual relationship between ports and their surrounding communities at a time of wide-reaching infrastructural expansion. It highlights how the centralization of power and logistical gigantism produce deterritorializing frictions, decoupling inhabitants from their territories and creating the...journal article 2024
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Yuksel, O. (author), Caglar, Baris (author), Broggi, G.C. (author), Michaud, Véronique (author), Akkerman, Remko (author), Baran, Ismet (author)The transverse permeability of roving/tow-based fiber reinforcement is of great importance for accurate flow modeling in the pultrusion process. This study proposes an experimental approach to characterize the roving-based fiber beds' permeability under different compaction conditions. The experimental permeability results of thick roving...journal article 2024
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Leonetti, Leonardo (author), Verhelst, H.M. (author)The present study aims to develop an original solid-like shell element for large deformation analysis of hyperelastic shell structures in the context of isogeometric analysis (IGA). The presented model includes a new variable to describe the thickness change of the shell and allows for the application of unmodified three-dimensional...journal article 2024
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Ricci, Federica (author), Yang, M. (author), Reniers, G.L.L.M.E. (author), Cozzani, Valerio (author)Emergency response is a procedural safety barrier of paramount importance for the mitigation of fire scenarios and the prevention of escalation. However, in Natech scenarios, emergency response may be affected by the natural event impacting the site. Indeed, when contrasting Natech accidents, emergency responders have to face both the natural...journal article 2024
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Mulder, W.A. (author)To estimate the depth errors in a subsurface model obtained from the inversion of seismic data, the stationary-phase approximation in a two-dimensional constant-velocity model with a dipped reflector is applied to migration with a time-shift extension. This produces two asymptotic solutions: one is a straight line, and the other is a curve....journal article 2024
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Alpizar Castillo, J.J. (author), Ramirez Elizondo, L.M. (author), Bauer, P. (author)The urge to reduce the dependence on natural gas for heating at the residential level has led to the deployment of different fossil fuel-free alternatives. In the Netherlands, two technologies are leading the transition: heat pumps, due to their high COP, and photovoltaic–thermal systems, due to their dual electric-thermal output. However,...journal article 2024
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Sabzehee, F. (author), Amiri Simkooei, A. (author), Iran Pour, S. (author), Vishwakarma, B.D. (author), Kerachian, R. (author)The Urmia lake in north-west Iran has dried up to perilously low levels in the past two decades. In this study, we investigate the drivers behind the decline in lake water level with the help of in-situ and remote sensing data. We use total water storage (TWS) changes from the gravity recovery and climate experiment (GRACE) satellite mission....journal article 2023
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Mohamed, Ahmed (author), Abdelrady, Ahmed (author), Alarifi, Saad S. (author), Othman, Abdullah (author)Because of climate change and human activity, North and Central Africa are experiencing a significant water shortage. Recent advancements in earth observation technologies have made widespread groundwater monitoring possible. To examine spatial and temporal mass fluctuations caused by groundwater variations in Chad, gravity solutions from the...journal article 2023
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Sileryte, R. (author), Wandl, Alex (author), van Timmeren, A. (author)With circular economy being high on governmental agendas, there is an increasing request from governing bodies for circularity measurements. Yet, currently existing macro-level monitoring frameworks are widely criticized for not being able to inform the decision-making. The criticism includes, among others, a lack of consensus on...journal article 2023
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Howard, Thomas (author), Driller, K.K. (author), Frier, William (author), Pacchierotti, Claudio (author), Marchal, Maud (author), Hartcher-O'Brien, J. (author)Ultrasound mid-air haptic (UMH) devices are a novel tool for haptic feedback, capable of providing localized vibrotactile stimuli to users at a distance. UMH applications largely rely on generating tactile shape outlines on the users' skin. Here we investigate how to achieve sensations of continuity or gaps within such two-dimensional curves...journal article 2023
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Schwind, Nicolas (author), Demirović, E. (author), Inoue, Katsumi (author), Lagniez, Jean Marie (author)In one of its simplest forms, Team Formation involves deploying the least expensive team of agents while covering a set of skills. While current algorithms are reasonably successful in computing the best teams, the resilience to change of such solutions remains an important concern: Once a team has been formed, some of the agents considered...journal article 2023