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Owning high reliability and excellent performance,sleeve spring-type torsional vibration dampers is often used in high-power marine diesel engine to reduce torsional vibration.However,since sleeve spring pack belongs to the large deformation and nonlinear problem of the superposed curved beam,the description of the deformation state,the change of the contact area and the limitation of the surrounding space on the deformation make the study of mechanical model very complicated.So far,there still isn’t an efficient and accurate computational method for the stiffness parameters.Therefore,the computational model of the stiffness for the dampers was studied.Based on the superposed curved beam bending models,these complex factors such as the contact between the springs,support and limit of stroke limiter were fully considered.A complete damper stiffness mechanics model and related algorithms were presented and program was made as well.Correctness of the model was verified by the method of finite element analysis.Based on this,the influence of the main design parameters of the damper on the mechanical properties was studied,which provided a basis for design of the damper.

The historical and contemporary experiences of Asian/Asian Americans in the United States casts light on the significance of identity negotiation and construction. In this study, the identities of Asian/Asian American language teacher educators (LTEs) are examined within the current sociopolitical context, shedding light on the persistent pursuit of legitimacy and belonging within the Asian/Asian American LTE community. More specifically, this study examines the teaching philosophies of eight Asian/Asian American LTEs from different institutions and regions across the United States as a collective and critically reflexive entryway into their experiences and commitments as LTEs. Using AsianCrit to analyze participants' teaching statements and focus group discussions, this study uncovers (1) a commitment to asset‐based and culturally sustaining pedagogies, (2) identity‐informed convictions to foster critical consciousness in language teacher candidates; (3) pressures to downplay Asian intersectional identities to survive the Eurocentric norms of the job market; (4) a desire to do more than survive; and (5) the power of the collective for healing and liberation. The article concludes with a call for teacher education programs to create spaces for teacher educators to share lived experiences, foster community, and challenge the dominant narratives that marginalize Asian and other minoritized LTEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced and is being utilized across a wide range of fields by developing artificial neural network (ANN). However, constructing large-scale ANNs requires significant power consumption. In the field of materials and device engineering, "physical reservoir computing (physical RC)" is gaining attention to perform ANN computations with low power consumption. Unlike traditional ANNs, physical RC leverages physical properties for computation, resulting in energy efficiency. Conductive polymers such as polyaniline are expected to exhibit excellent performance in in-materio physical reservoir computing (IMRC) due to their superior environmental stability and reversible doping behavior. This paper introduces about utilizing the mixed polaron-ion conductivity of sulfonated polyaniline (SPAN), evaluating changes in electrical properties with humidity adjustments, and exploring its potential application in IMRC by investigating the correlation between the electrical properties and computational ability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A solid electrolyte-based physical reservoir utilizes ions' diffusion and their redox reactions to achieve nonlinear transformation of input and its short-term memorization. One of the major advantage in using a solid electrolyte is easy fabrication of a recurrent neural network with a large number of 'nodes', which enables various functions unique to the material-based physical reservoir such as in-sensor computing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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α+β dual phase Ti-(0~6 wt.%) Fe alloys were prepared via sintering and hot rolling process to clarify the effects of Fe contents and the rolling temperature on their microstructures and crystalline orientation. With an increase in the Fe content, the volumetric fraction of the β-Ti phase, contains high Fe solutes, drastically increased. When hot rolled at 750°C (α+β dual-phase temperature), each phase grew immediately after rolling and suppressed each other’s grain growth, resulting in fine microstructure formation and uniform residual strain. In Ti-Fe alloys rolled at 1000°C (single β-phase temperature), a very small amount of residual strain was observed, and acicular α-Ti grains with random crystalline orientations were formed due to the phase transformation from β-Ti grains after rolling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Objective] Shimac® is a cosmetic product that is applied to the surface of the teeth to form a tr ansparent film. Applying it to the teeth inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria that is responsible for tooth decay. It also suppresses the production of inflammatory cytokines by human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). For these reasons, this product is attracting attention as a new type of oral care product aimed at preverrting tooth decay and periodontal disea se. This study evaluated the medicinal effects of Shimac® on six inflammatory cytokines and its po tential for preventing periodontai disease・ [Methods] Approximately 20 mL of peripheral blood was collected from six healthy subjects and subsequently separated into PBMCs. The resulting PBMCs wer e cultured for 4 days with various concentrations of Shimac® and concanavalin. After culturing, ce 11 supernatants were collected and IL-10, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, TNF-a, and IL-12p70 inflammatory cy tokines were quantified using the BD® Cytometric Bead Array (CBA) assay. [ResuIts] The addition of Shimac® suppressed PBMC proliferation in healthy subjects in a concentration-dependent manner・ In the group without Shimac®, IL-1B, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-a concentrations in the PBMC culture super natant were 370. 3 ± (422. 6) pg/mL, 18797. 7 ± (7412.1) pg/mL, 20208.1 ± (4408. 6) pg/mL, and 1570. 9 土 (1300.1) pg/mL respectively・ In contrast, in the group with 1% Shimac® added, concentrations we re 2.7 ± (2. 6) pg/mL (p < 0.01), 1.7 ± (0. 8) pg/mL (p < 0.05), 14.6 ± (10.9) pg/mL (p < 0.01), an d 1. 3 ± (1. 1) pg/mL (p < 0. 01) respectively, showing signifiesnt reduction in multiple inflammato ry cytokines. [Discussion] Unlike pharmaceuticals, cosinetics are not legally permitted to display medicinal efficacy under laws such as those for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. However, Shim ac® significantly reduced inflammatory cytokines IL~10, IL-6, IL~8, and TNF-ck, suggesting that it may suppress inflammatory symptoms associated 科ith periodontal disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In shis study, yield stress equation, flow rules and physical properties of barium titanate (BaTiO3) are experimentally obtained. These basic equations and coefficient of flow stress are introduced to finite element method and sintering behavior of barium titanate bulk is simulated. From the uni-axis compression test, yield stress equation of BaTiO3 is expressed by Shima's equation and flow rule is written by plastic equiation. The coefficient of flow stress of BaTiO3 is significantly smaller than literature Alumina and the value is different when the grain size is different. The experimental sintering deformation is quantitatively reproduced by numerical simulation, where basic equation and physical properties are exprerimentally introduced. In addition, the coefficient of flow stress could be determined by simulation sensitivily analysis. Through this study, experimentally obtained yield stress equation, flow rules and coefficient of flow stress are numerically validated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Microscopic stress-strain curves were obtained by applying stress measurements using the HR-EBSD method and strain measurements using the DIC method to the same field of view in SEM in-situ tensile tests. From the analysis of these microscopic stress-strain curves, yield stress map and work hardening rate map were successfully produced. The relationship between these mechanical property value maps and the microstructure is investigated. The yield stress maps confirm the tendency of the local yield stress to show different values for different grains, but the Schmid factor alone cannot explain the magnitude of the yield stress. When adjacent grains with significantly different Schmid factors deformed cooperatively, the yield stress is found to increase as a result of stress partitioning. Localized regions of extreme work hardening rates were observed in the work hardening rate maps. These regions were located close to grain boundaries with low mA values where slip transfer was difficult and an interruption of the slip bands was observed. In addition, the rate of increase of GND density with strain was large in these regions. From these results, it can be understood that the extreme work hardening rates are due to increased back stresses caused by the accumulation of dislocations on low mA grain boundaries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A spectral imaging method using Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) was developed as a next-generation analytical technique. By adapting some new correction techniques, the spectrum containing multiple peaks, measured at arbitrary energy resolution for each pixel, is stored in cube data format. It is possible to form an intensity map by extracting spectra of any area from the spectra stored for each pixel. This paper describes examples of high-energy-resolution measurements of semiconductor materials performed with this method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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There is a problem that deposits formed on the air-fuel ratio (A/F) sensor affect A/F control. To solve the problems, the mechanism of deposit formation and reduction method of the deposits are required to be investigated. In this study, the engine experiments for generating the deposits on the A/F sensor were conducted and the formation mechanism of the deposits on the A/F sensor was evaluated. As a result, the amount of the deposit increased with increasing the difference of the exhaust gas temperature and the surface temperature of the A/F sensors, suggesting that the deposit was generated by thermophoresis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]