Abstract: Power system stabilizers (PSSs) are widely used for suppressing low frequency oscillations in practical power systems. However, according to the requirement of the “guide for setting test of power system stabilizer” of China, PSS gain is limited to no more than 1/3 of its critical gain. As a result, PSSs may not provide enough damping to the inter-area mode oscillations. Through analy...

Recent research has emphasized the importance of workshops as a venue where planning support systems (PSS) are used in planning processes. Empirical studies of these workshops have previously largely overlooked facilitation, in particular the role of a moderator (steering the discussion) and/or a chauffeur (steering the PSS). Drawing on existing facilitation research, we identify four main cate...

Cough is a common presenting symptom of interstitial lung disease (ILD). The aim of this study was to examine the cough reflex in patients with progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS), with and without associated ILD. The cough reflex to inhalation of chloride deficient solutions and capsaicin was determined in patients with PSS with associated ILD (n=12), compared to patients with PSS without ILD...

One-dimensional Au nanoparticles connected by ionic linkers self-assemble into a micrometer-scale network. Reactions between linker ions reinforce the assembly and lead to the formation of a continuous network. This continuous network demonstrates roomtemperature Coulomb-blockade characteristics that are indicative of electron transport along the 1D pathways. 1 Figure 1. Absorption spectra of t...

Mushrooms are widely distributed around the world and are heavily consumed because of their nutritional value and medicinal properties. Polysaccharides (PSs) are an important component of mushrooms, a major factor in their bioactive properties, and have been intensively studied during the past two decades. Monosaccharide composition/combinations are important determinants of PS bioactivities. T...

INTRODUCTION This study examined the effect of endurance exercise on dendritic arborization in the dentate gyrus subregion in rodents exposed to a predator scent stress (PSS). METHODS Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups. In two of the groups, rats were unexposed to PSS but either remained sedentary (SED + UNEXP) or were exercised (EX + UNEXP). In the oth...

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the association between perceived social support (PSS) and fatigue and the roles of hope, optimism, general self-efficacy and resilience as mediators or moderators on PSS-fatigue association among Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients in China. METHODS A multi-center, cross-sectional study was conducted withinpatients diagnosed with RA in northeast China, in ...

In the exploratory study presented in this paper, an attempt was made to develop different mixtures of ultrahigh performance concrete (UHPC) using various locally available natural and industrial waste materials as partial replacements of silica fume and sand. Materials such as natural pozzolana (NP), fly ash (FA), limestone powder (LSP), cement kiln dust (CKD), and pulverized steel slag (PSS),...

Gold magnetic nanoparticles (GoldMag) have attracted great attention due to their unique physical and chemical performances combining those of individual Fe3O4 and Au nanoparticles. Coating GoldMag with polymers not only increases the stability of the composite particles suspended in buffer but also plays a key role for establishing point-of-care optical tests for clinically relevant biomolecul...