DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF A QUASI-ZERO-STIFFNESS ISOLATOR USING FLEXIBLY SUPPORTED NEGATIVE STIFFNESS MECHANISM

Design and evaluation of a quasi-zero-stiffness isolator using flexibly supported negative stiffness mechanism

In traditional quasi-zero-stiffness (QZS) isolation system, the negative stiffness part is usually fixed rigidly, lacking of effective amplifying mechanism.For reaching a quasi-zero state, the value of negative stiffness need to be very large to offset the positive stiffness of the structure.This paper proposes Slim Straight a novel isolator incorp

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CONCEPTUALIZING THE PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT: TEACHINGS FROM SELECTED VERSES OF SURAH AL-HUJURAAT

The speedy advancement in internet technology has revolutionized the use of social media platforms as ways of communication globally.This paper examines the proliferations social media sites in the world and its use among the Muslims.Unlike traditional media, most of internet based means of social interactions are user-generated.It allows the indiv

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Genome-wide characterization of WRKY gene family in Helianthus annuus L. and their expression profiles under biotic and abiotic stresses.

WRKY transcription factors play important roles in various physiological processes and stress responses in flowering plants.Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is one of the important vegetable oil supplies in the world.However, the information about WRKY genes in sunflower is limited.In this study, ninety HaWRKY genes were identified and renamed acco

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