This study investigates supply chain networks of small and medium-sized companies in the ornamental plants, perennials and Button Ups cut flowers business in non-auction-driven markets such as Germany, and formulates a mathematical model depicting prevalent network design options.The results are based on an embedded multiple case study featuring in
This paper presents the contemporary metaheuristic optimization algorithm named the Spotted Hyena Optimizer (SHO).The proposed technique is based on the law of gravitation and simulates the social behavior of spotted hyenas.The three basic steps of SHO, namely, searching for prey, encircling, and Exhaust Systems attacking prey, are mathematically m
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.Problem of Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) is increasing in number especially in countries with high TB incidence rate, such as Indonesia.Although not every LTBI will become active TB, if untreated and not handled appropriately it can still be a source of
This paper presents a novel ankle rehabilitation (2-CRS+PU)&R hybrid mechanism, which can meet the size requirements of different adult lower limbs based on the three-movement model of the ankle.This model is related to three types of movement modes of the ankle movement, without axis offset, which can cover the ankle joint movements.The inverse an
BackgroundMetabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex disorder characterized by coexistence of several cardiometabolic (CM) factors, i.e.hyperlipidemia, obesity, high blood pressure and insulin resistance.The presence of MetS is strongly associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).The syndrome was Exhaust Systems originally defined as