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Open AccessPrediction of effectiveness of universal rotavirus vaccination in Southwestern Vietnam based on a dynamic mathematical model
Vaccinating young children against rotavirus (RV) is a promising preventive strategy against rotavirus gastroenteritis (RVGE). We evaluated the relative risk reduction of RVGE induced by universal vaccination ...
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Open AccessCorrection to: Influence of mechanical and TGF-β3 stimulation on the tenogenic differentiation of tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells
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Open AccessInfluence of mechanical and TGF-β3 stimulation on the tenogenic differentiation of tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells
Organogenesis from tonsil-derived mesenchymal cells (TMSCs) has been reported, wherein tenogenic markers are expressed depending on the chemical stimulation during tenogenesis. However, there are insufficient ...
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Open AccessCycling kinematics in healthy adults for musculoskeletal rehabilitation guidance
Stationary cycling is commonly used for postoperative rehabilitation of physical disabilities; however, few studies have focused on the three-dimensional (3D) kinematics of rehabilitation. This study aimed to ...
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Subnano-sized silicon anode via crystal growth inhibition mechanism and its application in a prototype battery pack
Due to the large volume variation of high-capacity alloy-based anodes during cycling, it is desirable to use small anode particles for an extended battery cycle life. However, it is still challenging to realiz...
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Force attenuation properties of shear-thickening polymer (STP)-based hip protector in simulated sideways fall
Shear-thickening polymer (STP) has a unique property of increasing its viscosity with an increase in shear strain to attenuate the application of force, implying that it can be used as a material for hip prote...
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Biomechanical Effects of Variable Stiffness Shoes in Normal Walking After 60-minute Adaptation
The use of variable stiffness shoes (VSS) has been found to be conducive to reducing external knee adduction moment (EKAM). However, it is still unknown whether the claimed biomechanical effects of VSS remain ...
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Open AccessKinetic and kinematic effects of asymmetric load carrying in the lower extremity
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Open AccessAssessment of tissue glycation on plantar soft tissue stiffness
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Open AccessThe effect of gender, age, bodyweight, height and body mass index on plantar soft tissue stiffness
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Open AccessPrediction of plantar soft tissue stiffness based on gender, age, bodyweight, height and body mass index
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Open AccessEffect of deformation depth on plantar soft tissue behavior
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Improvement of viscoelastic dam** by using manganese bronze with indium
Many engineering structures are required to minimize vibrations. Vibrations in a system can be reduced by changing the design of the structure or by using a new material which has better mechanical dam**. Da...
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Open AccessInvestigation of the biomechanical effect of variable stiffness shoe on external knee adduction moment in various dynamic exercises
The growing ageing population and high prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in athletes across nations have created a strong demand for improved non-invasive therapeutic alternatives for knee OA. The aim of ...
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Open AccessInfluence of gastrocnemius-soleus muscle force on sub-MTH load distribution
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Open AccessInfluence of variable stiffness shoes in sports performance and protection of lower extremity injury
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Open AccessAsessment of ageing effect on plantar tissue stiffness
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Improvement of viscoelastic dam** in nickel aluminum bronze by indium-tin
Reduction of the vibration noise from submarine propellers is of interest in naval operations. Such an objective can be achieved via the use of materials with the ability to dissipate energy of vibration by me...
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Assessing the Susceptibility to Local Buckling at the Femoral Neck Cortex to Age-Related Bone Loss
Although it is known that long cortical bone structurally alter their area moment of inertia with age related bone loss maintaining their bending strength, the incidence of fragility fractures associated with ...
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Novel Approach of Predicting Fracture Load in the Human Proximal Femur Using Non-Invasive QCT Imaging Technique
This paper presents an analysis of predicting the load-bearing capacities of human femurs using quantitative computer tomography (QCT)-based beam theory. Cross-sectional images of 12 human cadaver femurs (inta...
