Quasi-dynamic Analysis, Design Optimization, and Evaluation of a Two-finger Underactuated Hand M. A. Saliba and C. W. de Silva RIAL–Robotics and Industrial Automation Laboratory, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Malta, Msida, MSD 2080, Malta. E-mail: [email protected]. Corresponding author. bIndustrial Automation Laboratory, Department of Mechanical E...

Flows along the upper Qu’Appelle River are expected to increase in the future via increased discharge from Lake Diefenbaker to meet the demands of increased agricultural and industrial activity and population growth in southern Saskatchewan. This increased discharge and increased air temperature due to climate change are both expected to have an impact on the water quality of the river. The Wat...

Wildfires are a major problem in Portugal. Since 1980 an area equivalent to 3/5 of the forested surface has burned. The aim of the study was to assess the potential impact of regional climate change on wildfires in Portugal using an appropriate Burnt Area Model (BAM). Based on multiple regression analysis, the model was able to estimate the decimal logarithm of the monthly burnt areas in July a...

The mass emergence of floodwater mosquitoes, in particular Aedes sticticus and Aedes vexans, causes substantial nuisance and reduces life quality for inhabitants of infested areas and can have a negative impact on the socio-economic conditions of a region. We compared the previous, present, and predicted geographic distribution of Ae. sticticus in Sweden. Previous records from the literature un...

Abstract In Hungary, the boreal-alpine mosquito Aedes punctor has a disjunct distribution limited to Hungarian mid-mountains. The aim of this study was investigate potential effect global warming on future (2041–2060 and 2061–2080) climatic suitability for in Hungary. results indicate heterogeneous, but general, negative climate change area region. models predict total loss habitat Transdanubia...