Spring Kit In this paper we present analytical performance evaluation of a dual-hop OFDM amplify-andforward (AF) variable gain (VG) relay system implementing ordered subcarrier mapping (SCM) at the relay station (R), considered to be a very interesting solution for the next generation mobile cellular networks.A scenario with no direct communication
The issue of corrosion failure in offshore wind turbine steel pipe piles has become increasingly evident, posing a significant threat to the safe operation of offshore wind energy systems.To address this, the applicability of light-curable anti-corrosive coatings in tropical marine atmospheric conditions was investigated in this study.Firstly, the
Sixty-six passive continental margin basins around the world were compared comprehensively from the aspect of seismogeology on the basis of plate tectonics.According to their textural and structural differences, passive continental margin basins were classified into seven subdivisions, i.e., rifted basin, non-saline faulted depression basin, saline
The seasonal workload on pasture-based dairy farms, combined with increased herd sizes, have led to an increased focus on farm labour time-use and techniques that can reduce farm labour demand.The objective of this study was to measure labour time-use over time on a sample of pasture-based dairy farms and examine the impact that specific facilities
Musical enjoyment for cochlear implant (CI) recipients is often reported to be unsatisfactory.Our goal was to determine whether the musical experience of postlingually deafened adult CI recipients could be enriched by presenting the bass and treble clef parts of short polyphonic piano pieces separately to each ear (dichotic).Dichotic presentation s