Search Results - "Simões, Ricardo João Ferreira"

Comparative analysis of micro level indicators for evaluating the progress towards a circular economy by Matos, Joana, Martins, Carla, Simões, Carla L., Simoes, Ricardo

“…With the transition from a linear to a more circular economic model, tools are required to monitor the effect of adopted changes, and to assist in further…”
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Integrative simulation chain for improved components design: linking mould filling and structural simulations by Barbosa, Carlos N., Viana, J. C., Franzen, Markus, Baranowski, Thomas, Simões, Ricardo João Ferreira

“…Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) is currently a standard tool in the development process of automotive components. For thermoplastic parts, for example, the…”
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Loneliness in middle and old age: Demographics, perceived health, and social satisfaction as predictors by Ferreira-Alves, José, Magalhães, Paula, Viola, Lara, Simoes, Ricardo

“…Highlights • We examine the prevalence of loneliness in the middle and old age population. • Loneliness is associated with factors such as age, gender and…”
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Design and Characterization of an Active Compression Garment for the Upper Extremity by Goncalves, Carlos, da Silva, Alexandre Ferreira, Simoes, Ricardo, Gomes, Joao, Stirling, Leia, Holschuh, Brad

“…This paper presents the design, development, and testing of an active textile-based wearable compression device that is capable of delivering a controlled…”
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A coupled finite volume flow solver for the solution of incompressible viscoelastic flows by Fernandes, C., Vukčević, V., Uroić, T., Simoes, R., Carneiro, O.S., Jasak, H., Nóbrega, J.M.

“…•A coupled numerical approach to compute the flow of viscoelastic fluids is proposed.•The Oldroyd-B Poiseuille, UCM lid-driven and LPTT 4:1 contraction flows…”
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Comprehensive study on the relationships between the processing, the microstructure, and mechanical properties of injection molded polypropylenes by Barbosa, Carlos N., Simões, Ricardo João Ferreira, Franzen, Markus, Baranowski, Thomas, Viana, J. C.

“…First published: 16 June 2017 The relationship between the morphologies of different injection molded polypropylenes and their tensile properties measured at…”
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Performance Evaluation of Bluetooth Low Energy for High Data Rate Body Area Networks by Afonso, José Augusto, Maio, António José F., Simoes, Ricardo

“…Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a promising wireless network technology, in the context of body area network (BAN) applications, to provide the required quality…”
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Normal range and lateral symmetry in the skin temperature profile of pregnant women by Pereira, Tânia, Nogueira-Silva, Cristina, Simoes, Ricardo

“…•This study defines the pattern of skin temperature in the pregnant human body.•A negative correlation between BMI and skin temperature in the pregnant women…”
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A Hybrid MAC Scheme to Improve the Transmission Performance in Body Sensor Networks by Gama, Oscar, Simoes, Ricardo

“…Wireless body sensor networks (WBSNs) constitute a key technology for closing the loop between patients and healthcare providers, as WBSNs provide sensing…”
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An e-marketplace of healthcare and social care services: the perceived interest by Manuela Cruz-Cunha, Maria, Miranda, Isabel, Lopes, Nuno, Simoes, Ricardo

“…Purpose – The health and social care sector is receiving growing attention due to the increased life expectancy and to the public demand for a better quality…”
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Applications of the Graph Theory to the Prediction of Electrical and Dielectric Properties of Nano-filled Polymers by Simoes, Ricardo, Silva, Jaime, Cadilhe, António, Vaia, Richard

“…The addition of carbon nanofibers to a polymeric matrix is known to affect its mechanical and electrical properties, although the mechanisms responsible for…”
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Ambient Assisted Living Technology: Comparative perspectives of users and caregivers by Cunha, David, Trevisan, Gabriela, Samagaio, Florbela, Ferreira, Liliana, Sousay, Filipe, Ferreira-Alves, Jose, Simoes, Ricardo

“…Developed societies are currently facing severe demographic changes: the world population is ageing at an unprecedented rate. This demographic trend will be…”
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