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Digital Twins in Critical Infrastructure
(MDPI, 2024-08-01)This study aims to examine the use of digital twins in critical infrastructure through a literature review as well as a bibliometric and scientific mapping analysis. A total of 3414 documents from Scopus and Web of Science ... -
Effect of Primary Cable Position on Accuracy in Non-Toroidal-Shaped Pass-Through Current Transformer
(MDPI, 2024-08-26)Non-toroidal-shaped primary pass-through protection current transformers (CTs) are used to measure high currents. Their design provides them with a big airgap that allow the passing of several cables per phase though them, ... -
Enhancing Wave Energy Converters: Dynamic Inertia Strategies for Efficiency Improvement
(MDPI, 2024-07-31)Wave energy conversion is a promising field of renewable energy, but it still faces several technological and economic challenges. One of these challenges is to improve the energy efficiency and adaptability of Wave Energy ... -
Facial Age Estimation Using Multi-Stage Deep Neural Networks
(MDPI, 2024-08-16)Over the last decade, the world has witnessed many breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, largely due to advances in deep learning technology. Notably, computer vision solutions have significantly contributed to these ... -
Facial and Emotion Recognition Deficits in Myasthenia Gravis
(MDPI, 2024-08-09)Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease of autoimmune etiology and chronic evolution. In addition to the muscle weakness and fatigue that characterize MG, in some studies patients show an inferior performance in ... -
Global Quality of Service (QoX) Management for Wireless Networks
(MDPI, 2024-08-06)In the fast-changing technological landscape, novel applications are emerging with the potential to reshape the world. These applications, while promising, impose stringent requirements in terms of quality of service (QoS). ... -
Importance of an Ongoing Nutritional Counselling Intervention on Eating Habits of Newly Diagnosed Children with Celiac Disease
(MDPI, 2024-07-25)A strict lifelong gluten-free diet (GFD) is the current treatment for the management of celiac disease (CD). Several studies have demonstrated that without proper dietary assessment, this diet leads to nutritional deficiencies ... -
Inconel 718 Hybrid Laser-Based Directed Energy Deposition and Wrought Component Characterization through Small Punch Tests
(MDPI, 2024-07-23)The combination of wrought materials and laser-based directed energy deposition (DED-LB) is being increasingly used for manufacturing new and repairing old or damaged components in several industries. Aerospace components ... -
Influence of Temperature on Brushless Synchronous Machine Field Winding Interturn Fault Severity Estimation
(MDPI, 2024-09-09)There are numerous methods for detecting interturn faults (ITFs) in the field winding of synchronous machines (SMs). One effective approach is based on comparing theoretical and measured excitation currents. This method ... -
Introducing Security Mechanisms in OpenFog-Compliant Smart Buildings
(MDPI, 2024-07-23)Designing smart building IoT applications is a complex task. It requires efficiently integrating a broad number of heterogeneous, low-resource devices that adopt lightweight strategies. IoT frameworks, especially if they ... -
Knowledge Gaps in Gluten-Free Diet Awareness among Patients and Healthcare Professionals: A Call for Enhanced Nutritional Education
(MDPI, 2024-08-01)Diet is the only treatment for celiac disease (CeD), and good adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD) is the only way to ensure complete remission and to prevent complications. Limited education about the disease and a GFD ... -
Memory in Spina Bifida, from Childhood to Adulthood: A Systematic Review
(MDPI, 2024-09-05)Background: Spina bifida (SB) is a rare congenital disease characterized by not only physical but also neuropsychological disturbances. Among these neuropsychological impairments, memory deficits are a significant concern, ... -
Metabolites from Marine Macroorganisms of the Red Sea Acting as Promoters or Inhibitors of Amylin Aggregation
(MDPI, 2024-08-06)Amylin is part of the endocrine pancreatic system that contributes to glycemic control, regulating blood glucose levels. However, human amylin has a high tendency to aggregate, forming isolated amylin deposits that are ... -
Objectively Measured Sleep Duration and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A One-Year Longitudinal Analysis of the PREDIMED-Plus Cohort
(MDPI, 2024-08-09)The aim of our cross-sectional and longitudinal study is to assess the relationship between daytime and night-time sleep duration and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults with metabolic syndrome after a 1-year ... -
Predicting Survival of Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Cancer Treated with VEGFR-TKI-Based Sequential Therapy
(MDPI, 2024-08-07)(1) Objective: To develop a clinically useful nomogram that may provide a more individualized and accurate estimation of cancer-specific survival (CSS) for patients with clear-cell (CC) metastatic renal cell carcinoma ... -
Spectral- and Image-Based Metrics for Evaluating Cleaning Tests on Unvarnished Painted Surfaces
(MDPI, 2024-08-15)Despite advances in conservation–restoration treatments, most surface cleaning tests are subjectively evaluated. Scores according to qualitative criteria are employed to assess results, but these can vary by user and ... -
Sustainable Epoxy Composites with UV Resistance Based on New Kraft Lignin Coatings
(MDPI, 2024-08-05)Currently, the composite industry is focusing on more environmentally friendly resources in order to generate a new range of biobased materials. In this manuscript, we present a new work using lignocellulosic wastes from ...