Tsetse and trypanosomiasis (T&T) remain endemic in many countries, although many efforts have been made in recent decades within the framework of the Pan-African Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Campaign (PATTEC) Initiative, and despite progress observed both in research and development, and in the commitment of many partners to support contr
A method for finding the optimum distribution of the slit density in a shoe upper, such that the contact pressure with the foot approaches an ideal distribution is presented in this paper.In a shoe upper made of warp knitting, slits are made by discontinuously knitting the weft under a uniform arrangement of the warp fiber.In this study, the shoe u
Low-intensity focused ultrasound stimulation (LIFUS) has been proved effective in eliciting vibrotactile in addition to warm, cold and nociceptive pain when applied to human peripheral endings.However, if it can evoke fine tactile sensations has been rarely investigated by far despite the importance of fine tactile feedback in motor control.To expl
Background Quercus liaotungensis Koidz.is an ecologically and economically important tree species widely distributed in Northern China.However, the effective assessment, utilization, and protection of Q.liaotungensis resources remain unexplored.Methods In total, 120 samples obtained from 12 Q.liaotungensis populations of Northern China were investi