The final phase in pork production is the transport of finisher pigs to the slaughterhouse.Fasting is one of the parameters that influence the stress coping ability of the pigs during transport and lairage.When implemented correctly with Multiminerals attention to the local factors, pre-slaughter fasting can improve animal welfare, pathogen risk an
TEAM: A Trust Evaluation and Management Framework in Context-Enabled Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks
Vehicular ad-hoc network (VANET) provides a unique platform for vehicles to intelligently exchange critical information, such as collision avoidance messages.It is, therefore, paramount that this information remains reliable and authentic, i.e., originated from a legitimate and trusted vehicle.Trust establishment among vehicles can ensure security
Airspeed-Aided State Estimation Algorithm of Small Fixed-Wing UAVs in GNSS-Denied Environments
Aimed at improving the navigation accuracy of the fixed-wing UAVs in GNSS-denied environments, this paper proposes an algorithm of nongravitational acceleration estimation based on airspeed and IMU sensors, which use a differential tracker (TD) model to further supplement the effect of linear acceleration for UAVs under dynamic flight.We further es
Efficient Multi-Start With Path Relinking Search Strategy for Transmission System Expansion Planning
Glue Transmission expansion planning is a complex problem that deals with the selection of new transmission lines that guarantee meeting future demand/generation and technical limits with the minimal investment cost.The transmission expansion planning problem has been solved through approaches and techniques aimed at reducing the computational effo
Malfunction of Vascular Control in Lifestyle-Related Diseases: Oxidative Stress of Angiotensin II-induced Hypertension: Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases and Blood Pressure Regulation
The candidate mechanisms for maintaining hypertension in a chronically angiotensin II (Ang II)-infused state include direct vasoconstriction of the vasculature, disturbance of renal water/sodium handling, and central/peripheral sympathetic nerve regulation of hemodynamics.The involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) has been studied in these pr