Journal articles: 'Play equipment'

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Naylor, Heather. "Outdoor play and play equipment." Early Child Development and Care 19, no. 1-2 (January 1985): 109–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0300443850190109.

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Hedley, David. "Inspection and maintenance of play equipment." Practical Pre-School 1997, no. 3 (May 1997): 11–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/prps.1997.1.3.41425.

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Hartman, Harriet. "Play equipment brings the outdoors inside." Day Care & Early Education 13, no. 1 (September 1985): 38–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf01627160.

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KUWABARA, Junji, Mituru SENDA, and Tsutomu YATA. "Safety of Play Equipment in Kindergarten Playgrounds." Journal of the Japanese Institute of Landscape Architecture 60, no. 5 (1996): 639–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.5632/jila.60.639.

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Motoyoshi, Tatsuo, Takashi Hattori, Hiroshi Kawakami, Takayuki Shiose, and Osamu Katai. "A Mathematical Framework for Interpreting Playing Environments as Media for Information Flow." Advances in Human-Computer Interaction 2008 (2008): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/258516.

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This paper proposes a novel strategy of designing play equipments. The strategy introduces two loose constraints as a guideline for designers. The first constraint is “describing unit of play action chain_ based on Barthes_ semiology, and the second is the infomorphism between designer, play equipment, and players based on channel theory. We provide detailed explanation of the strategy through an example of a designing process of playing environment where the players usage of the play equipment cannot be foreseen.

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Howard, A., A. Macpherson, L. Rothman, and A. Moses Mckeag. "Does Removal of Play Equipment Make Schoolyards Safer?" Paediatrics & Child Health 8, suppl_B (May 1, 2003): 39B—40B. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/pch/8.suppl_b.39bb.

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Burrows, Dave. "Injecting Equipment Provision in Australia: The State of Play." Substance Use & Misuse 33, no. 5 (January 1998): 1113–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10826089809062210.

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Tang, Zhijun, Guodong Lin, Wujie Chao, Bolong Zhai, Yi Liang, and Jie Xu. "Smart substation secondary equipment plug and play technology application." Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1748 (January 2021): 052009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1748/5/052009.

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Farley, Thomas A., Rebecca A. Meriwether, Erin T. Baker, Janet C. Rice, and Larry S. Webber. "Where Do the Children Play? The Influence of Playground Equipment on Physical Activity of Children in Free Play." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 5, no. 2 (March 2008): 319–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.5.2.319.

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Background:Promotion of physical activity in children depends on an understanding of how children use play equipment.Methods:We conducted observations over 2 years of children in 2nd through 8th grades in a schoolyard with 5 distinct play areas with different amounts of play equipment.Results:Children were more likely to play in areas with more installed play equipment, with densities of children in equipped areas 3.3 to 12.6 times higher than in an open grassy field. There were no significant differences by play area in the percent of children who were physically active at all, but children were more likely to be very active in areas with basketball goals and an installed play structure than in an open field.Conclusions:Playground equipment appeared to have a strong influence on where children played and a moderate influence on levels of activity. To maximize physical activity in children, playgrounds should be designed with ample and diverse play equipment.

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Moss, Katrina M., Annette J. Dobson, Kimberley L. Edwards, Kylie D. Hesketh, Yung-Ting Chang, and Gita D. Mishra. "Not All Play Equipment Is Created Equal: Associations Between Equipment at Home and Children’s Physical Activity." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 16, no. 11 (November 1, 2019): 945–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2019-0075.

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Background: Play equipment at home could be targeted in interventions to increase children’s physical activity (PA), but evidence is mixed, potentially because current methods do not reflect children’s lived experience. This study investigated associations between combinations of equipment and PA. Methods: Data were from the Mothers and their Children’s Health study and the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Mothers (n = 2409) indicated the types of fixed active (eg, trampolines), portable active (eg, bicycles), and electronic (eg, computers) equipment at home, and the number of days children (n = 4092, aged 5–12 y, 51% boys) met PA guidelines. Latent class analysis was used to identify combinations of equipment, and linear regressions were used to investigate associations with PA. Results: Compared with children with high active (fixed and portable) and medium electronic equipment, children with portable active and medium (B = −0.53; 95% confidence interval, −0.72 to −0.34) or high (B = −0.58; 95% confidence interval, −0.83 to −0.33) electronic equipment met the guidelines on fewer days. Children with similar active equipment (but more electronic equipment) met the PA guidelines on fewer days (mean difference = −0.51, SE = 0.14, P = .002). Conclusion: Having the right combination of play equipment at home may be important for children’s PA.

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Fiissel, D. "Severity of playground fractures: play equipment versus standing height falls." Injury Prevention 11, no. 6 (December 1, 2005): 337–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ip.2005.009167.

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Lynn van der Schaaf, A., Amy M. Jeschke, Simone R. Caljouw, and Rob Withagen. "The degree to which traditional play equipment, Parkour play elements, and Aldo van Eyck’s play sculptures have an open function." European Early Childhood Education Research Journal 29, no. 2 (March 4, 2021): 293–302. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1350293x.2021.1895268.

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Ridenour, Marcella V. "Elementary School Playgrounds: Safe Play Areas or Inherent Dangers." Perceptual and Motor Skills 64, no. 2 (April 1987): 447–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pms.1987.64.2.447.

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57 elementary schools in two suburban counties near Philadelphia were included in this investigation of playground safety. A safety inspection was completed at each playground. The content of the safety inspection was based on selected standards for slides and climbers published in two volumes of playground safety handbooks by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission in 1982. Since these public playground standards primarily addressed the physical dimensions of playground equipment and the selection of soft force-absorbing surfaces below the playground equipment, an additional aspect, supervision, was assessed during noon recess. Most elementary school playgrounds have been installed on unsafe hard surface materials, and many had equipment which does not meet the current playground guidelines. The noon recess is frequently supervised by aides who have inadequate preparation for guiding children's play and classroom teachers with limited preparation in physical education. The classroom teachers are usually rotated to noon playground duty once every two or three weeks which provides very inconsistent leadership. This responsibility should be assigned to a qualified elementary physical education teacher who may be assisted by playground aides or classroom teachers.

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Yu, Zhong Hai. "Diffusion Modes of Generic Technologies of Equipment Manufacturing Industry Chain." Applied Mechanics and Materials 152-154 (January 2012): 1679–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.152-154.1679.

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Generic technology plays an important role in sustainable development of industry. This study tries to focus on diffusion mode of generic technology for equipment manufacturing industry. Related characteristics and relationships between equipment manufacturing industrial chain and technology chain are shown. Diffusion and transmission of equipment manufacturing generic technology are summarized and extracted. It is effective in improving diffusion efficiency of generic technology, also is important signification to sustainable development of equipment manufacturing industry. For generic technology diffusion of other industries, it will also play a guiding role.

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Lv, Xin Xin. "Database Design on Warehouse Information System of College Music Equipment." Applied Mechanics and Materials 543-547 (March 2014): 4593–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.543-547.4593.

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With the national efforts to increase investment for quality education and an increase in the number of college enrollment music class students, so the college needs more music equipments. The college always faces challenge of the comprehensive information management for music equipments. This paper bases on requirement analysis for warehouse management of music equipment to conduct database design. Requirement analysis uses UML to conduct use case modeling and describes management process; database design conducted conceptual design and logical design; conceptual design represents by E-R; logic design bases on convert rule to design and represents by ten table structure. Content of this paper is the basic work of software development and provides support for the development of warehouse management system of music equipment, will play an active role in promoting the construction of college music equipment management information.

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Ouchi, Hisakazu, Yoshifumi Nishida, Yoichi Motomura, and Hiroshi Mizoguchi. "2A1-B14 Sensing and Modeling Play Behavior by Robotic Playground Equipment." Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec) 2009 (2009): _2A1—B14_1—_2A1—B14_4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1299/jsmermd.2009._2a1-b14_1.

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Salazar-Vazquez, Jairo, and Andres Mendez-Vazquez. "A plug-and-play Hyperspectral Imaging Sensor using low-cost equipment." HardwareX 7 (April 2020): e00087. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2019.e00087.

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Gubbels, Jessica S., Dave H. H. Van Kann, and Maria W. J. Jansen. "Play Equipment, Physical Activity Opportunities, and Children's Activity Levels at Childcare." Journal of Environmental and Public Health 2012 (2012): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/326520.

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This study investigated the association between physical activity facilities at childcare (e.g., play equipment) and physical activity of 2- and 3-year olds. Observations of physical activity intensity were performed among 175 children at 9 childcare centers in The Netherlands, using the OSRAC-P. The physical activity facilities were assessed for indoors and outdoors separately, using the EPAO instrument. Regular (single-level) multivariate and multilevel linear regression analyses examined the association of the facilities and child characteristics (age and sex) with children's activity levels. Various physical activity facilities were available in all childcare centers (e.g., balls). Riding toys and a small playing area were associated with lower indoor physical activity levels. Outdoor physical activity levels were positively associated with the availability of portable jumping equipment and the presence of a structured track on the playground. Portable slides, fixed swinging equipment, and sandboxes were negatively associated with outdoor activity levels. In addition, the 3-year old children were more active outdoors than the 2-year olds. In conclusion, not all physical activity facilities at childcare were indeed positively associated with children's activity levels. The current findings provide concrete leads for childcare providers regarding which factors they can improve in the physical environment to facilitate children's physical activity.

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Nekraš, Sirle, and Mikola Misjuk. "The effect of different environmental conditions on the physical activity of preschool children in Estonia." Acta Kinesiologiae Universitatis Tartuensis 24 (January 2, 2019): 42–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.12697/akut.2018.24.03.

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The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of different environmental conditions on the physical activity of preschool children. The experiment took place in Estonian childcare centre during the free playtime. Fifteen children aged 6–7 years from childcare centre participated in the research. Physical activity was measured using pedometers Fitbit Zip™. Results show that in comparison to the usual free play the physical activity of children increased statistically significantly by 83% when background music was played, by 50% when sport equipment was provided and by 101% when both environmental conditions were combined. It was found that compared to the usual free play, children’s activity increased the least when only sport equipment was provided, while children’s activity increased more when background music was played and increased the most when music with sport equipment was combined. Physical activity did not differ when only background music and music with sport equipment were used. It can be summarised that the background music and opportunity to use portable sport equipment increases the physical activity of children during free play. Background music has greater impact on the activity than portable sport equipment. Children’s physical activity can be effectively increased in childcare centre by using simple modifications such as background music and portable sport equipment during free play.

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Kah Ling, Cheah, Raja Ahmad Azmeer, Mohd Shahrizal Dolah, Saiful Hasley, and Jusang Bolong. "Brief Communication on Parents’ Perception towards Favourite Play Equipment, Satisfaction Level and Safety of Public Climbing Equipment in Malaysia." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 4.15 (October 7, 2018): 257. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.15.23002.

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Public playground injuries caused by unsafe climbing equipment is a public health concern. This study aims to measure Malaysian parents’ perception towards their children’s favourite play equipment and satisfaction level on public equipment safety. A self-administered survey was employed among 50 Malaysians citizen, aged between 18 to 45 years. Data was descriptively analysed using SPSS version 21.0. The results showed that climbing equipment was favourite playing equipment among children. Furthermore, our study revealed that (90%) of parents were dissatisfied with public climbing equipment. We found that while (92%) of the parents agreed that safety levels of the climbing equipment should be improved. In addition, the study revealed that more than three quarters of respondents agreed to reduce free fall height, improve product materials, focus on reducing falls, and implement effective safety inspection including regular maintenance to improve the safety level of public climbing equipment. Results from this study could assist in advanced urban recreation safety for controlling injuries and regain parents’ trust on playground safety.

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Yu, Hong Mei. "Analysis on Selection of Water Ring Vacuum Pumps in the Chemical Industry." Applied Mechanics and Materials 325-326 (June 2013): 1435–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.325-326.1435.

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With the rapid development of the world economy, energy has become tighter. Industrial equipments play an important role in the development process of the world economy, at the same time they also consume a lot of energy. Equipment selections are related to the different working conditions, such as temperature, pressure, load, economy etc. Reasonable and scientifically select the equipment and the auxiliary devices can meet the specifications required, while also help on energy saving and consumption reduction. In this article, this paper discusses on the reasonable correct selection of the 2BE1 series water ring vacuum pumps in the chemical industry.

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Liu, Xiao Lan, Jian Gang Liu, and Hong Bo Niu. "Feasibility Study on Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Drilling Equipment." Applied Mechanics and Materials 318 (May 2013): 519–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.318.519.

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Some novel drilling technology has promoted the exploration of unconventional oil and gas resources greatly, such as gas drilling, long horizontal section well drilling and so on. As special matter, Supercritical carbon dioxide has many useful characteristic. For example, relative higher gravity like water, lower viscosity like gas and wonderful crude oil displacement characteristics, these could play some important role if being used in exploration of unconventional oil and gas. Therefore, the feasibility study of supercritical carbon dioxide drilling technology and equipment matching plan are discussed in this article to make the preliminary studies and preparation of related technology. On the basis of a lot of research and study, This paper carries out a feasibility study of supercritical carbon dioxide drilling equipment.

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Dovganyuk, A. I. "Subject-spatial environment of children’s playgrounds formation in Moscow." FORESTRY BULLETIN 25, no. 4 (August 2021): 69–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.18698/2542-1468-2021-4-69-76.

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The analysis of the subject-spatial environment of children’s playgrounds is presented. Their special importance in the formation of a comfortable, stable and safe environment for children is highlighted. The importance of selecting play equipment for playgrounds is indicated not only based on its availability and accessibility, but also based on the age-specific characteristics of the child’s perception of the environment. The scheme of using different types of children’s play equipment is proposed, depending on the age of the child (the type of child’s play). The reasons for the lack of interest of children (4–7 years old) are revealed) to the installed gaming equipment and their preferences. The subject-spatial environment is analyzed on the example of 20 playgrounds in the Maryino district of Moscow. The principles of selection of equipment in accordance with the age category of the child, and the problems of spatial placement of this game equipment, designed for children of different ages, on the playground are considered.

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Foweather, Lawrence, Matteo Crotti, Jonathan D. Foulkes, Mareesa V. O’Dwyer, Till Utesch, Zoe R. Knowles, Stuart J. Fairclough, Nicola D. Ridgers, and Gareth Stratton. "Foundational Movement Skills and Play Behaviors during Recess among Preschool Children: A Compositional Analysis." Children 8, no. 7 (June 24, 2021): 543. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/children8070543.

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This study aimed to examine the associations between play behaviors during preschool recess and foundational movement skills (FMS) in typically developing preschool children. One hundred and thirty-three children (55% male; mean age 4.7 ± 0.5 years) from twelve preschools were video-assessed for six locomotor and six object-control FMS using the Champs Motor Skill Protocol. A modified System for Observing Children’s Activity and Relationships during Play assessed play behaviors during preschool recess. Associations between the composition of recess play behaviors with FMS were analyzed using compositional data analysis and linear regression. Results: Relative to time spent in other types of play behaviors, time spent in play without equipment was positively associated with total and locomotor skills, while time spent in locomotion activities was negatively associated with total and locomotor skills. No associations were found between activity level and group size play behavior compositions and FMS. The findings suggest that activity type play behaviors during recess are associated with FMS. While active games without equipment appear beneficial, preschool children may need a richer playground environment, including varied fixed and portable equipment, to augment the play-based development of FMS.

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MURAMATSU, Toshio. "Development of Tactile Educational Play Equipment Based on a Regular Pentagonal Sphericon." Journal of Graphic Science of Japan 51, no. 2 (2017): 3–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.5989/jsgs.51.2_3.

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McGrath, P., and N. Huff. "‘What is it?’: findings on preschoolers’ responses to play with medical equipment." Child: Care, Health and Development 27, no. 5 (September 2001): 451–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2214.2001.00219.x.

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Robitaille, Yvonne, Sophie Laforest, Dominique Lesage, and Danièle Dorval. "Search for a Simple Means to Identify Dangerous Surfaces Under Play Equipment." Journal of Safety Research 31, no. 1 (March 2000): 29–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0022-4375(99)00027-4.

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Ouchi, Hisakazu, Yoshifumi Nishida, Ilwoong Kim, Mikiko Inoue, Yoichi Motomura, and Hiroshi Mizoguchi. "Detecting and modelling child's play behaviour using sensor-embedded climbing playground equipment." International Journal of Arts and Technology 5, no. 2/3/4 (2012): 221. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijart.2012.046275.

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Sandseter, Ellen Beate Hansen, Ole Johan Sando, and Rasmus Kleppe. "Associations between Children’s Risky Play and ECEC Outdoor Play Spaces and Materials." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 7 (March 24, 2021): 3354. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073354.

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Children spend a large amount of time each day in early childhood education and care (ECEC) institutions, and the ECEC play environments are important for children’s play opportunities. This includes children’s opportunities to engage in risky play. This study examined the relationship between the outdoor play environment and the occurrence of children’s risky play in ECEC institutions. Children (n = 80) were observed in two-minute sequences during periods of the day when they were free to choose what to do. The data consists of 935 randomly recorded two-minute videos, which were coded second by second for several categories of risky play as well as where and with what materials the play occurred. Results revealed that risky play (all categories in total) was positively associated with fixed equipment for functional play, nature and other fixed structures, while analysis of play materials showed that risky play was positively associated with wheeled toys. The results can support practitioners in developing their outdoor areas to provide varied and exciting play opportunities.

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Nasar, Jack L., and Christopher H. Holloman. "Playground Characteristics to Encourage Children to Visit and Play." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 10, no. 8 (November 2013): 1201–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.10.8.1201.

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Background:The research sought to find the salient perceived characteristics of playgrounds for African-American children and their parents, and to test effects of changes in those characteristics on playground choice.Methods:Thirty-one African-American children and their parents sorted 15 photographs of playgrounds for similarity. Nonmetric multidimensional scaling on the similarity scores and correlations between the resulting dimensions and judged characteristics of each playground revealed salient perceived characteristics. Study 2 had 40 African-American children and their parents view pairs of photographs, manipulated on the salient characteristics, and pick the one to play on (child question) or for the child to play on (parent question). A third study inventoried and observed children’s activities in 14 playgrounds.Results:Study 1 found seats, fence, playground type, and softness of surface as salient perceived characteristics of the playground. Study 2 found that participants were more likely to pick playgrounds with equipment and playgrounds with a softer surface. Study 3 found higher levels of physical activity for playground settings with equipment.Conclusions:The findings confirm correlational findings on the desirability of equipment and safety. Communities need to test the effects of changes in playgrounds.

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Xie, Feng, and Jiang Sheng Sun. "Research on Equipment Maintenance Support Information Modeling." Applied Mechanics and Materials 644-650 (September 2014): 2382–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.644-650.2382.

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For meeting the needs of equipment maintenance support, all kinds of maintenance support data are widely used and studied. By analyzing these data, information models are put forward. XML is used to describe the models. The information models built by XML have good maintainability and portability. The unified information models will play an important role in data exchange in equipment maintenance support areas.

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Howell, Linda. "Analysis and Design of Women's Protective Ice Hockey Equipment." Proceedings of the Human Factors Society Annual Meeting 30, no. 6 (September 1986): 528–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193128603000604.

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Because of the violent nature of ice hockey the sport has traditionally been dominated by men. As a result, all of the existing equipment has been designed for men. Currently, a growing interest by women to play the sport is leading to the formation of women's ice hockey leagues across the country. A design deficiency exists which may make this a very risky sport for women to play. The lack of a particular system of protection for women directed the research toward the design of hockey equipment for women. The solution that was designed was a result of the conclusions drawn during research to attempt to provide ample defense for an emerging, new market of women ice hockey players.

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한진주 and 윤재희. "A qualitative study on young children’s outdoor play experience: Focusing on playground equipment." Korean Journal of Early Childhood Education 31, no. 5 (October 2011): 155–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.18023/kjece.2011.31.5.007.

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Olsen, Heather, and Brandy Smith. "Sandboxes, loose parts, and playground equipment: a descriptive exploration of outdoor play environments." Early Child Development and Care 187, no. 5-6 (February 9, 2017): 1055–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2017.1282928.

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Howard, A. W. "The effect of safer play equipment on playground injury rates among school children." Canadian Medical Association Journal 172, no. 11 (May 24, 2005): 1443–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.1041096.

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Ng, Michelle, Michael Rosenberg, Ashleigh Thornton, Leanne Lester, Stewart G. Trost, Pulan Bai, and Hayley Christian. "The Effect of Upgrades to Childcare Outdoor Spaces on Preschoolers’ Physical Activity: Findings from a Natural Experiment." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 2 (January 10, 2020): 468. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17020468.

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Physical inactivity is a significant risk factor for childhood obesity. Preventing obesity in the early years reduces the risk of developing chronic health conditions later. Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are important settings to establish good preschooler physical activity behaviors. This natural experiment investigated the influence of ECEC outdoor physical environment upgrade on preschoolers’ physical activity (aged 2–5 years). Centers implemented upgrades without researcher input. Physical activity was measured by 7-day accelerometry for intervention (n = 159; 6 centers) and control (n = 138; 5 centers) groups. ECEC outdoor space was assessed using a modified Environment and Policy Assessment and Observation (EPAO) Instrument. Key outcomes were measured at baseline and 6–12 months follow-up. Fixed sandboxes, balls, portable slides, portable floor play equipment (e.g., tumbling mats), and natural grassed areas were positively associated with activity levels; fixed tunnels and twirling equipment were negatively associated with activity levels (all p < 0.05). Post-upgrade portable play equipment (balls, twirling equipment, slides, floor play equipment) increased intervention preschoolers’ moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels compared to control (p < 0.05). Intervention preschoolers were more active than control at follow-up (58.09 vs. 42.13 min/day increase in total physical activity; 30.46 vs. 19.16 min/day increase in MVPA (all p < 0.001)). Since few preschoolers meet daily activity recommendations while at ECEC, the findings may help ECEC providers to optimize outdoor physical environments and encourage more active play among preschoolers.

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Galyavetdinov, Nour R., Ruslan R. Safin, and P. A. Kainov. "Elastic Wood-Filled Floor Coverings for Children’s Play Areas." Materials Science Forum 945 (February 2019): 91–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.945.91.

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According to modern standards, all courtyard, school and public playgrounds on which gaming equipment is installed must undergo tests of shock absorption of the surface under and around the equipment to prevent serious injuries to the child. In this regard, widely spread coatings on the basis of rubber chips. However, they not only do not meet the aesthetic requirements, but can also worsen the environmental situation when operating indoors. The paper describes a method for producing composites from wood flour and a silicone binder. The effect of wood meal content on the water absorption of composites as well as the effect of silicone content on the density of the results of the research showed that an increase in the content of wood flour significantly increases the water absorption of the resulting composite, that the composite material obtained with the addition of filler from wood meal, the values of the maximum and minimum elastic moment increased, since the presence of fillers imparts a restriction on the deformation of the composite, and, consequently, the composite becomes harder and harder. As a result of the studies carried out, it can be concluded that the use of silicone as binder and shredded wood waste as a filler makes it possible to obtain good quality elastic flooring with high aesthetic, operational and environmental properties.

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Amanan, Amanan, Juswandi Juswandi, and Hermansyah Hermansyah. "Pengenalan Peralatan Musik Tradisional Melayu Riau Pada Siswa SMPN 3 Kampar Kiri Tengah Kabupaten Kampar." BIDIK: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat 1, no. 1 (October 2, 2020): 20–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.31849/bidik.v1i1.5065.

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Introduction of Riau Malay Traditional Music Equipment at various levels in schools today is very lacking and so is the generation of good luck, very few people can play traditional Malay Malay music equipment at events held such as wedding receptions, traditional events held by the community.The complaint was felt by millennial generation in various educational institutions. As in students of SMP Negeri 3 Kecampar Kiri Tengah. The introduction of traditional Malay Malay musical instruments to students in various schools is still lacking, so that many in the current generation are not familiar with traditional Malay Malay musical instruments. Moreover, who can earth or play the equipment.

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Zhang, Ji Hong, and Da Wei An. "Study on Application of Insulating Materials in Electrical (Electronic) Equipment." Advanced Materials Research 834-836 (October 2013): 133–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.834-836.133.

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Various types of insulating materials in electrical equipment is not only widely used, but also play a crucial role to enhance the insulation of electrical equipment performance and to improve the quality of electrical equipment. Different devices require different types of electrical insulating materials reliability,and in order to improve the safety factor of electrical equipment, it is necessary to strengthen the study on reliability of electrical insulating materials.

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Akpınar, Abdullah. "Green Exercise: How Are Characteristics of Urban Green Spaces Associated with Adolescents’ Physical Activity and Health?" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 21 (November 4, 2019): 4281. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16214281.

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This study investigates associations between characteristics of urban green spaces (UGSs) and adolescents’ self-reported green exercise (GE), general health, and body mass index (BMI). Data were collected through face-to-face personal interviews with 384 adolescents ages 13–19 between 1 March and 31 May, 2018 in UGSs in Aydın, Turkey. Multivariate regression analyses were conducted to examine associations controlling for confounding factors. Stratified analyses were also conducted to determine differences between boys and girls. Positive associations with the duration of GE included many trees, lawns, soccer fields and basketball courts, play equipment, and self-reported general health. Whereas increased BMI was associated with increased benches/ seating, lawns and exercise trails were positively associated with self-reported general health. Negative relationships with increased BMI included many trees, open areas, and outdoor fitness equipment. Increased distance from UGSs was negatively associated with the frequency of GE. In stratified analyses, positive associations between boys’ duration of GE and self-reported general health were found. Whereas soccer fields and basketball courts were associated with girls’ frequency of GE, exercise trails and play equipment were correlated with girls’ self-reported general health. Negative associations with the boys’ frequency of GE included increased BMI and screen time. Whereas increased distance from UGSs was negatively associated with girls’ frequency of GE, many trees, lawns, exercise trails, play equipment, open areas, flowerbeds, and outdoor fitness equipment were negatively correlated with girls’ increased BMI. Findings suggest that adolescents’ GE and health could be promoted with many trees, lawns, flowerbeds, open areas, play and outdoor fitness equipment, exercise trails, and soccer fields and basketball courts. Findings of this study should be tested with longitudinal or intervention studies in future research.

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Whittaker, Eve M. "Marie De France's Eliduc: the Play of Aventure." Medieval Encounters 6, no. 1-3 (2000): 3–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/157006700x00013.

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AbstractThis work proposes that for Eliduc, the culminating statement of her Lais, Marie de France selected a metaphor which was then new to Christianity: the game of chess. Eliduc is a "chess morality," marking the transition between the Muslim game and its varieties in western Europe. Like its Muslim ancestor, but explicating a central Christian text, it teaches philosophical consideration of human life in this world. This paper demonstrates the correspondences between the story of Eliduc and the twelfth century game of chess-its ancestry, objectives, strategies, and equipment, and then describes the game, as it proceeds, of the adult lives of three people.

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Gustat, Jeanette, Christopher E. Anderson, and Sandy J. Slater. "Development and Testing of a Brief Play Space Audit Tool." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 17, no. 1 (January 1, 2020): 13–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2018-0686.

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Background: Spaces that promote play are important for the physical, social, and psychological growth of children. Public spaces, including playgrounds, provide an important venue for children to engage in play. A simple tool is needed to evaluate playground features and conditions. Methods: A simple play space audit instrument to assess the presence and condition of playground features was tested on a sample of 70 playgrounds during the summer of 2017, in Chicago, IL. Duplicate observations were collected on 17 playgrounds. Frequencies of features were tabulated, and reliability of variables was assessed using percent agreement and kappa statistic. Scores were created to summarize playground “playability,” overall and within domains of general overview, surface, path, and play equipment/structure features. Results: The tool demonstrated acceptable reliability with high kappa values between .79 and .90 for all items in domains. The overall score, general overview score, and play equipment/structure scores were correlated with mean playground usage. Conclusions: This brief instrument allows reliable assessment of playground features and their conditions. The scoring method generates a summary of playground conditions and features, which facilitates comparison of playgrounds. This tool has the potential to assist communities in evaluating their play spaces and identifying where to focus resources for improvements.

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Nnubia, Chibuzor. "CLEAN NIGERIA ASSOCIATES LIMITED: DEVELOPMENT, CHALLENGES AND FUTURE OF AN AFRICAN OIL SPILL CO-OPERATIVE." International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings 2008, no. 1 (May 1, 2008): 1123–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-2008-1-1123.

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ABSTRACT Clean Nigeria Associates Limited (CNA) was established in 1981 by oil companies operating in Nigeria as a non-profit second tier oil spill response organization. The primary objective was to provide a pool resource of oil spill response equipment, fast and effective second tier oil spill response capabilities, and expertise to aid members of the association in combating oil spills as a back up to any such capability kept by individual members. CNA Oil Spill Response equipment and materials are currently stocked in Nigeria in two main bases (Onne and Warri) and two satellite bases (Kaduna and Eket) in Nigeria. The main bases became effectively active in 1985 when most of the equipments were purchased for CNA by Halliburton Nigeria Limited who was then the procurement and operating contractor. The CNA stockpiles seven general types of oil spill response equipment/materials as follows:1. Fast Response Vessels and Flat Bottom Boats2. Offshore and inland Containment Booms3. Skimmers and Pumps4. Dispersant Spraying System5. Sorbents6. Vehicles7. Communication Equipment Currently, CNA has three outsourced contracts - operations, warehousing and vehicle leasing. Also, upgrade activities are in progress to position CNA to play its role as enshrined in the newly established Nigerian National Oil Spill Contingency Plan. This paper describes the history, development, challenges and future of CNA the first oil spill co-operative in Africa and its role in the rapidly changing Nigerian energy scene. It will also examine the method in which it functions as well as oil spills to which it has responded.

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Yates, Ellen, and Ruby Oates. "Young children’s views on play provision in two local parks: A research project by early childhood studies students and staff." Childhood 26, no. 4 (April 8, 2019): 491–508. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0907568219839115.

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This project collected the views of young children on play provision within two local parks through research conducted by Early Childhood Studies students and academics. Findings identified that traditional playground equipment and ‘risky’ play were important for children. Natural features and semi-permanent provision were valued, alongside the provision of mixed-age fixed equipment. Children were highly aware of health and safety, and they were very risk averse. Conclusions recognised constraints and limitations of collaborative working, including eliciting authentic voices of children.

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Qalby, Noor, and Etwin Fibrianie Suprapto. "Fasilitas Bermain Jungkat Jungkit Untuk SLB Untung Tuah Samarinda." Jurnal Kreatif : Desain Produk Industri dan Arsitektur 9, no. 1 (April 7, 2021): 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.46964/jkdpia.v9i1.147.

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Special School is an educational institute who help special needs children to study with special education provided for them. There is one of Special School located in Samarinda City named Untung Tuah Special School. Just like children in general, special needs children in Special Schools need to play too, that is why there are playground in Special Schools in order for children to not feel depressed during their study. But unfortunately, normal playground facility does not have special safety function for special needs children so some them are not able to use the playground equipments. Seesaw train to cooperate, communicate, social interact, and vestibular system or balance so it is suitable for children to train their feet, hand, etc. The purpose of this design is to create seesaw facility that can help children with special needs, especially intellectual disability and physical disability children, so they can play safely dan comfortable with their friends. The design processs used Vinod Goel’s method that covers formulation of the problem, literature review, data analysis, design analysis, alternative design development, and design final result that are technique drawing, 3D Modeling, prototype, and poster. This design produce a playground equipment as seesaw for special needs children especially intellectual disability and physical disability children. This seesaw is expected to be a safe playground equipment and facilitate special needs children to play freely.

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Xie, Hai Jiang, and Wei Li Li. "Application Research of Electrical Automation Technology for Power Plant." Applied Mechanics and Materials 721 (December 2014): 595–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.721.595.

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The electrical automation technology is an advanced technology, in power plants, mainly giving play to the role of monitoring, monitoring analysis for the operation condition of the electric, also can have the data signal feedback function. Electrical automation technology is mostly play the function of monitoring, during the running of the electrical equipment, the equipment running status monitoring, through the analysis of the data and feedback, can timely find problems arising from the operation, and warning. In power plants, the use of automation technology also analysis and remote data transmission, realize the online management of equipment, improving the efficiency and quality of power plants. Electrical automation technology applications for the future development of the power plant provide a favorable environment.

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Xue, Zheng Yu, Xiao Qing Yu, Mao Lin, and Na Wei. "The Civil Airports Machinery and Equipment Innovative Design Preferred." Applied Mechanics and Materials 387 (August 2013): 246–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.387.246.

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In order to give full play to the airport for civil aviation security performance of the machinery and equipment, improve military efficiency as the goal, the whole life cycle of the product, a set of evaluation criteria and the guidelines by using mathematical methods to quantify, the establishment of a mechanicalinnovative design program evaluation preferred method and model.

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Furuya, Saeko, and Motonobu Tamura. "A Case Study of the Play Equipment that Elicit Voluntary Movements of Young Children." Journal of Gymnastics for All 11 (2014): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.4107/gym.11.1.

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Saint-Maurice, Pedro F., and Gregory J. Welk. "The Provision of Equipment during Structured Play: Gender Differences on Sedentary and Active Behaviors." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 43, Suppl 1 (May 2011): 536–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000401479.48740.ae.

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Conyard, John. "RECREATING THE LATE ROMAN ARMY." Late Antique Archaeology 8, no. 2 (January 25, 2013): 523–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/22134522-90000017a.

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This paper attempts to give some insight into the role that Roman military reconstruction archaeology can play in the understanding of Roman military equipment from Late Antiquity. It can only provide a brief introduction to some of the equipment of the Late Roman army though, and Bishop and Coulston’s Roman Military Equipment, first published in 1993 (2nd ed., 2006), must remain the standard work.1 This contribution will chiefly aim to examine how items of equipment were made, and more importantly, to consider how they were used.

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