Methods summarized by the term Traction Force Microscopy are widely used to quantify cellular forces in mechanobiological studies.These methods are inverse, in the sense that forces must be determined such that they comply with a measured displacement field.This study investigates how several experimental and analytical factors, originating in the
Bump-type foil bearings have demonstrated excellent performance in service experiences in recent 30 years.Due to their special structures, the performance prediction models must couple the air pressure with the elastic deflection of the compliant foil structure.The solution of air pressure has been well settled in the hydrodynamic lubrication theor
One common issue when implementing wearable strain sensors for health-monitoring is the limited service time when they are inevitably subjected to mechanical operation in practical applications.Therefore, integrating multi-functionality with reliable performance is a long-term pursing target.To this end, we have developed a promising strain sensor
An integrated study of Foraminifera, Ostracoda and lithostratigraphy was conducted on samples of the Tepetate Formation from the Arroyo Colorado locality, Baja California Sur (Mexico).Based on the planktonic Foraminifera, Acarinina pentacamerata (latest lower Eocene) and Hantkenina nuttalli (earliest middle Eocene) zones were recognized that indica
Background: Cosmetic rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly used surgeries among young people, especially female students.Some psychological personality traits are the mainstay of this kind of cosmetic surgery.Therefore, the present study was conducted to compare the psychological profile of female students using cosmetic rhinoplasty and that in t