This paper compares two different types of private retirement plans from the perspective of a representative beneficiary: a defined benefit (DB) and a defined contribution (DC) plan.While salary risk is the main common risk factor in DB and DC pension plans, one of the key differences is that DB plans carry portability risks, whereas DC plans bear
IntroductionSlip detection is crucial for achieving stable grasping and subsequent operational tasks.A grasp action Camera bags and cases is a continuous process that requires information from multiple sources.The success of a specific grasping maneuver is contingent upon the confluence of two factors: the spatial accuracy of the contact and the st
The population of older adults that have Dual Sensory Loss (DSL) is increasing, yet most research to date has focused on single sensory impairment and is inconclusive as to whether DSL is associated with worse impact on health and well-being over single sensory loss.The primary aim of this study was to characterize the health and functioning of com
ABSTRACT Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses of the Hand Wash H5N1 subtype are genetically highly variable and have diversified into multiple phylogenetic clades over the past decade.Antigenic drift is a well-studied phenomenon for seasonal human influenza viruses, but much less is known about the antigenic evolution of HPAI H5N1 virus
Recently, the advantages of radial outflow turbines have been outstanding in various operating conditions of the organic Rankine cycle.However, there are only a few studies of such turbines, and information on the design procedure is insufficient.The main purpose of this study is to provide more detailed information on the design methodology of the