The maintenance schedule planning of hydro plant generating units is a subject of great interest to several agents in the energy industry.A correct approach for this problem can prevent the degradation of physical assets and minimize the probability of forced shutdowns of their equipment.In addition to these factors, due particularities of the Braz
Objective:.To quantify and characterize preoperative blood T cells in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), who underwent tumor resection, and to determine their relevance as biomarkers for postoperative pancreas-specific complications.Background:.Pancreas-specific weboost splitter complications after pancreatic surgery are associa
There is empirical evidence that families have responded with much resilience and compassion to caring for persons living with AIDS (PWAs) in their homes (Engelbrecht & Kasiram, 2007; Sekokotla & Mturi, 2004; Simpson & Raniga, 2004).At the same time families in poverty-stricken communities are increasingly struggling and failing to provide optimall
Snake robot locomotion in a cluttered environment where the snake robot utilises a sensory-perceptual system to perceive the surrounding operational environment for means of propulsion is defined as perception-driven obstacle-aided locomotion (POAL).From a control point of view, achieving POAL with traditional rigidly-actuated robots is challenging
The Smart Power Grid (SPG) is pivotal in orchestrating and managing demand response in contemporary smart cities, leveraging the prowess of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).Within the immersive SPG environment, the ubiquitous deployment of smart meters stands as a testament to their paramount importance in the realm of vigilant mon