scholarly journals Systematic Review of Exoskeletons towards a General Categorization Model Proposal

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Javier A. de la Tejera ◽  
Rogelio Bustamante-Bello ◽  
Ricardo A. Ramirez-Mendoza ◽  
Javier Izquierdo-Reyes
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Human Body ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Physical Constraints ◽  
Control Techniques ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
The Subject ◽  
General Perspective ◽  
Categorization Model

Exoskeletons are an essential part of humankind’s future. The first records regarding the subject were published several decades ago, and the field has been expanding ever since. Their developments will be imperative for humans in the coming decades due to our constant pursuit of physical enhancement, and the physical constraints the human body has. The principal purpose of this article is to formalize research in the field of exoskeletons and introduce the field to more researchers in hopes of expanding research in the area. Exoskeletons can assist and/or aid in the rehabilitation of a person. Recovery exoskeletons are mostly used in medical and research areas; performance exoskeletons can be used in any area. This systematic review explains the precedents of the exoskeletons and gives a general perspective on their general present-day use, and provides a general categorization model with a brief description of each category. Finally, this paper provides a discussion of the state-of-the-art, and the current control techniques used in exoskeletons.

Benefits of Quality Control Techniques in Series Ship Construction by Computer Integrated Manufacturing

1993 ◽  
Vol 30 (04) ◽  
pp. 308-318
Author(s):  
Bryant S. Bernhard
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Computer Integrated Manufacturing ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Control Techniques ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Engineering Level ◽  
In Series ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Quality Control Techniques

The application of quality control theory to shipyard practices is described. The work is facilitated from the project engineering level on a contract applying a construction process which includes state-of-the-art technology employed by shipyards and other manufacturing industries throughout the world. The paper explains the benefits to be derived by using quality control methods in the production processes. The system is enhanced further when designs are configured to recognize production factors. The quality control techniques described herein have proved effective in bringing the process under control and maintaining the dimensional integrity of the subject series of vessels.

scholarly journals Assessing Sustainability in the Shipbuilding Supply Chain 4.0: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Ramirez-Peña ◽  
Francisco J. Abad Fraga ◽  
Jorge Salguero ◽  
Moises Batista
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Current State ◽  
Enabling Technologies ◽  
Global Vision ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Key Enabling Technologies ◽  
Do So

The supply chain is currently taking on a very important role in organizations seeking to improve the competitiveness and profitability of the company. Its transversal character mainly places it in an unbeatable position to achieve this role. This article, through a study of each of the key enabling technologies of Industry 4.0, aims to obtain a general overview of the current state of the art in shipbuilding adapted to these technologies. To do so, a systematic review of what the scientific community says is carried out, dividing each of the technologies into different categories. In addition, the global vision of countries interested in each of the enabling technologies is also studied. Both studies present a general vision to the companies of the concerns of the scientific community, thus encouraging research on the subject that is focused on the sustainability of the shipbuilding supply chain.

scholarly journals "BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION" IN BRAZILIAN SOCIAL SCIENCES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW FROM 1992 TO 2010

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
LAILA THOMAZ SANDRONI ◽  
MARIA JOSÉ TEIXEIRA CARNEIRO
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Political Sciences ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
The Subject

Abstract This article carries out a "state of the art" review of the scientific production in the ambit of social sciences, by focusing on works where the subject of biodiversity conservation takes centre stage. Having as a starting point a detailed literature review, we have identified some key concerns raised by authors in Brazilian journals in the areas of sociology, anthropology and political sciences, whilst acknowledging particularities of this discursive unit in the broader debate of environmental conservation. Against this backdrop, we have identified some trends in the bibliography, as well as gaps that deserve a more in-depth analysis.

Network science and tourism – the state of the art

2017 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodolfo Baggio
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Network Science ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Developments ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Objective View ◽  
General Perspective

Purpose In recent years, network science has become a dynamic and promising discipline. This study aims to provide a brief summary of the subject and the application to the tourism domain. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on a non-exhaustive survey of the literature. Findings The state-of-the-art of network science in tourism is explored and discussed, together with possible future developments. Research limitations/implications This paper uses a limited set of works, those deemed the most significant to sketch the situation. The choice might be subjective, but the overall picture is clear. Given what accomplished so far, the methods of network science seem interesting both for their theoretical and practical outcomes. In essence, they provide a better and more objective view on the structural and dynamic characteristics of the tourism phenomenon and of the different tourism systems and components. Originality/value This paper critically reflects on the state of network science and its application to the tourism domain. Even without claiming to be complete, this paper takes a general perspective approach rather than examining single topics or issues.

PLANEJAMENTO FAMILIAR COMO ASSUNTO DE MULHER!? PERFIL DE GÊNERO NA PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICA NO BRASIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 221-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniella De Paula Chiesa ◽  
Mário Antônio Sanches ◽  
Daiane Priscila Simão-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
The State ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Subject

O estudo do Planejamento familiar, no contexto da bioética, abre-se para diversas perspectivas, entre elas a valorização dos seus diferentes atores. Situado neste contexto o artigo tem como objetivo identificar o perfil de gênero na produção científica sobre Planejamento Familiar no Brasil, entre 2000 e 2014, assim como a área de formação e especialização dos autores. Foram utilizadas metodologias que permitiram mapear o estado da arte do tema estudado, a partir de uma revisão da literatura. O resultado da pesquisa identifica que a produção científica sobre Planejamento Familiar no Brasil se compõe de perfil destacadamente feminino (71,76%). Dos 73 artigos analisados, 42 (57,53%) o foco do tema está direcionado à mulher assim como evidencia-se a área de ciências da saúde com maior concentração das publicações do tema.  Este aspecto da pesquisa abre para uma realidade complexa onde se buscam criticamente as razões para a pesquisa em Planejamento Familiar ter ênfase na mulher e ser um tema de relevância nas ciências da saúde.Palavras-chave: Produção científica, Planejamento Familiar, Gênero.  ABSTRACT: The study of Family Planning, in the context of bioethics, opens to diverse perspectives, among them the appreciation of their different agents. Situated in this context the article aims to identify the profile of gender in scientific literature on Family Planning in Brazil, between 2000 and 2014, as well as the area of training and specialization of the authors. Methodologies were used which allowed to map the State of the art of the subject studied, from a review of the literature. The results found identify that the scientific production on Family Planning in Brazil is formed with a outstandingly female profile (71,76%). Of the 73 articles examined, 42 (57.53%) the focus of the topic is directed to women as well as showing the health sciences area with highest concentration of publications. This aspect of the research opens to a complex reality where we seek critically the reasons for Research in Family Planning have emphasis on woman and be a topic of relevance in health sciences.Keywords: Scientific Production, Family Planning, Gender.

A Systematic Literature Review of the EFQM Excellence Model from 1991 to 2019

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Muhammad Yousaf ◽  
Petr Bris
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Future Research ◽  
European Foundation ◽  
The Subject

A systematic literature review (SLR) from 1991 to 2019 is carried out about EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) excellence model in this paper. The aim of the paper is to present state of the art in quantitative research on the EFQM excellence model that will guide future research lines in this field. The articles were searched with the help of six strings and these six strings were executed in three popular databases i.e. Scopus, Web of Science, and Science Direct. Around 584 peer-reviewed articles examined, which are directly linked with the subject of quantitative research on the EFQM excellence model. About 108 papers were chosen finally, then the purpose, data collection, conclusion, contributions, and type of quantitative of the selected papers are discussed and analyzed briefly in this study. Thus, this study identifies the focus areas of the researchers and knowledge gaps in empirical quantitative literature on the EFQM excellence model. This article also presents the lines of future research.

Proteomics of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 1276-1287
Author(s):  
Brigida Anna Maiorano ◽  
Giovanni Schinzari ◽  
Sabrina Chiloiro ◽  
Felicia Visconti ◽  
Domenico Milardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
Prognostic Markers ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Therapeutic Targets ◽  
The State ◽  
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
Rare Tumors ◽  
Personalized Approach ◽  
Future Management

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) are rare tumors having usually an indolent behavior, but sometimes with unpredictable aggressiveness. PanNETs are more often non-functioning (NF), unable to produce functioning hormones, while 10-30% present as functioning (F) - PanNETs, such as insulinomas , gastrinomas , and other rare tumors. Diagnostic and prognostic markers, but also new therapeutic targets, are still lacking. Proteomics techniques represent therefore promising approaches for the future management of PanNETs. We conducted a systematic review to summarize the state of the art of proteomics in PanNETs. A total of 9 studies were included, focusing both on NF- and F-PanNETs. Indeed, proteomics is useful for the diagnosis, the prognosis and the detection of therapeutic targets. However, further studies are required. It is also warranted to standardize the analysis methods and the collection techniques, in order to validate proteins with a relevance in the personalized approach to PanNETs management.

scholarly journals Research on college gymnastics teaching model based on multimedia image and image texture feature analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Wu ◽  
Jikun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Texture Feature ◽  
Texture Features ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Image Texture ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Database Modeling ◽  
Rigid Model ◽  
The Subject

AbstractWith the rapid development of gymnastics technology, novel movements are also emerging. Due to the emergence of various complicated new movements, higher requirements are put forward for college gymnastics teaching. Therefore, it is necessary to combine the multimedia simulation technology to construct the human body rigid model and combine the image texture features to display the simulation image in texture form. In the study, GeBOD morphological database modeling was used to provide the data needed for the modeling of the whole-body human body of the joint and used for dynamics simulation. Simultaneously, in order to analyze and summarize the technical essentials of the innovative action, this experiment compared and analyzed the hem stage of the cross-headstand movement of the subject and the hem stage of the 180° movement. Research shows that the method proposed in this paper has certain practical effects.

scholarly journals Cybersickness in current-generation virtual reality head-mounted displays: systematic review and outlook

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Polona Caserman ◽  
Augusto Garcia-Agundez ◽  
Alvar Gámez Zerban ◽  
Stefan Göbel
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Current Generation ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Head Mounted Displays ◽  
Skin Response ◽  
Golden Standard

AbstractCybersickness (CS) is a term used to refer to symptoms, such as nausea, headache, and dizziness that users experience during or after virtual reality immersion. Initially discovered in flight simulators, commercial virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays (HMD) of the current generation also seem to cause CS, albeit in a different manner and severity. The goal of this work is to summarize recent literature on CS with modern HMDs, to determine the specificities and profile of immersive VR-caused CS, and to provide an outlook for future research areas. A systematic review was performed on the databases IEEE Xplore, PubMed, ACM, and Scopus from 2013 to 2019 and 49 publications were selected. A summarized text states how different VR HMDs impact CS, how the nature of movement in VR HMDs contributes to CS, and how we can use biosensors to detect CS. The results of the meta-analysis show that although current-generation VR HMDs cause significantly less CS ($$p<0.001$$ p < 0.001 ), some symptoms remain as intense. Further results show that the nature of movement and, in particular, sensory mismatch as well as perceived motion have been the leading cause of CS. We suggest an outlook on future research, including the use of galvanic skin response to evaluate CS in combination with the golden standard (Simulator Sickness Questionnaire, SSQ) as well as an update on the subjective evaluation scores of the SSQ.

scholarly journals A New Multi-Person Pose Estimation Method Using the Partitioned CenterPose Network

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 4241
Author(s):  
Jiahua Wu ◽  
Hyo Jong Lee
Keyword(s):  
Pose Estimation ◽  
Human Body ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Center Point ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Body Joints

In bottom-up multi-person pose estimation, grouping joint candidates into the appropriately structured corresponding instance of a person is challenging. In this paper, a new bottom-up method, the Partitioned CenterPose (PCP) Network, is proposed to better cluster the detected joints. To achieve this goal, we propose a novel approach called Partition Pose Representation (PPR) which integrates the instance of a person and its body joints based on joint offset. PPR leverages information about the center of the human body and the offsets between that center point and the positions of the body’s joints to encode human poses accurately. To enhance the relationships between body joints, we divide the human body into five parts, and then, we generate a sub-PPR for each part. Based on this PPR, the PCP Network can detect people and their body joints simultaneously, then group all body joints according to joint offset. Moreover, an improved l1 loss is designed to more accurately measure joint offset. Using the COCO keypoints and CrowdPose datasets for testing, it was found that the performance of the proposed method is on par with that of existing state-of-the-art bottom-up methods in terms of accuracy and speed.

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