conclusions the use of variable-angle locking plates in treating unstable distal end radius fractures is associated with excellent to good functional outcomes with minimal complications. objectives this study aimed to evaluate the functional and radiological outcomes in unstable distal end radius fractures treated with variable-angle locking plates. patients and methods we reviewed 23 unstable ...

background: there are few studies comparing the biomechanical properties of angled blade plate and locking compression plates in supracondylar osteotomy. in the current randomized study, we prospectively compared the clinical and radiological outcomes of supracondylar osteotomy using these two plates. methods: forty patients with valgus knee malalignment were randomly assigned to two equal numb...

We study the unwheeled rational Kontsevich integral of torus knots. We give a precise formula for these invariants up to loop degree 3 and show that they appear as colorings of simple diagrams. We show that they behave under cyclic branched coverings in a very simple way. Our proof is combinatorial: it uses the results of Wheels and Wheelings and new decorations of diagrams.

in front wheels driven vehicles, fuel economy can be obtained by summing torques applied to rear wheels. on the other hand, unequal torques applied to rear wheels provides enhanced safety. in this paper, a model with seven degrees of freedom is considered for the vehicle body. thereafter, power-train subsystems are modeled. considering an electrical machine on each rear wheel, a fuzzy controlle...

Acknowledgements This report was made possible by a generous grant from the Meals On Wheels Association of America Foundation and underwritten by Harrah's Foundation. We owe a special debt of gratitude to Enid Bor-den, Peggy Ingraham, and Robert Herbolsheimer of MOWAAF for their assistance and feedback through the various stages of the report. We also thank members of the MOWAAF Board of Direct...

In this paper I examine the issue of whether we can trust software systems and put forward an argument that in an absolute sense the answer must necessarily be no for a multitude of reasons. The paper then examines the question of whether this is an actual impediment to the successful application of software with particular reference to automotive applications. In particular I examine the quest...

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Grupo de Automação e Robótica, Departamento de Electrónica Industrial, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800 Guimarães, Portugal [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Abstract. Autonomous Mobile Locomotion is of extreme importance in RoboCup robots. Even though in 2050 the robotic team will very like...

In this paper we study the signed Roman dominationnumber of the join of graphs. Specially, we determine it for thejoin of cycles, wheels, fans and friendship graphs.

this research explores the possible benefits to be derived from interactions between wheels, for supporting a greater proportion of applied loads in the shallower soil layers. this creates possibilities for reducing the risk of deep soil compaction. previous research indicated that different interaction modes occurred under simulated wheel arrangements, being mostly dependent upon the spacing b...