An Effective Hybrid Algorithm Based on Particle Swarm Optimization with Migration Method for Solving the Multiskill Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem by Huu Dang Quoc, Loc Nguyen The, Cuong Nguyen Doan

“…The experiments were conducted with the iMOPSE benchmark dataset and showed that the M-PSO was more practical than the early algorithms.…”
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(Dis)Connected Generation by Amy Baldwin, Louis Nadelson, Dana Triblle

“…To explore these issues, we conducted a phenomenological study to examine first-year college students’ responses to questions about mobile devices to determine how faculty can improve classroom engagement. …”
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Compressive Covariance Sensing-Based Power Spectrum Estimation of Real-Valued Signals Subject to Sub-Nyquist Sampling by Nuha A. S. Alwan

“…A study of the performance of the power spectral estimator is conducted taking into account the properties of the different bases of the covariance subspace needed for compressive covariance sensing, as well as different linear sparse rulers by which compression is achieved. …”
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Institutional Framework and Practice of Russian Science Diplomacy by R. O. Reinhardt, V. A. Mozebakh

“…The article investigates this track’s macroand micro-level practices to assess the overall effectiveness of Russian science diplomacy. The authors conducted an indepth analysis of primary sources and semi-structured interviews with academics and diplomats. …”
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ZnO:Al Grown by Sputtering from Two Different Target Sources: A Comparison Study by Abdalla A. Alnajjar

“…The microstructure, such as the grain size and the texture, of the two differently grown ZnO:Al transparent conductive oxide films of different thickness, was studied using X-ray diffraction θ/2θ scans. …”
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THE ESTIMATION OF FATIGUE LIMIT OF 2D PLAIN-WOVEN T300 CARBON-FIBER/SIC MATRIX COMPOSITE by GAO DaiYang, YAO WeiXing, WU Tao

“…The fitting of the total life S-N curve was conducted on the collected data. According to the shape parameter a of the S-N curve, T300 C/SiC material is classified into 3 categories. …”
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Exploring the factors driving the sustainable consumer intentions for over-the-air updates in electric vehicles by Shanshan Wang, Asif Khan

“…Empirical validation of the model was conducted through partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), using responses from 504 Chinese participants gathered through an online survey. …”
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E-Commerce of China: its Reasons for Success and Current Development Trends by A. A. Vlasenko, G. G. Goloventchik

“…The novelty of the research conducted lies in the fact that it is the first in the Belarusian practice, which is based on a large array of factual data, and reflects comprehensive analysis of the current state of the Chinese e-commerce, the prerequisites for its rapid development over the past decade and its prospects in the foreseeable future.…”
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Bullying and Social Support in Elementary School Students: A Qualitative Study by Fadjrina Hapsari Woro Ayuningbudi, Yuliana Hanami

“…The data obtained from the conducted interview were subsequently transcribed and analyzed using a thematic analysis framework. …”
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Cultural Devotion as Depicted in J.C. Buthelezi’s Kushaywa Edonsayo by Zilibele Mtumane, Nkafotseng Laurencia Motloung

“…The reason this study is conducted is the intensive illustration of cultural devotion in the novel under consideration. …”
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Implementasi Teknologi Blockchain dalam Digital Marketing by Achmad Solechan, Rohmad Abidin

“…This research was conducted because many parties feel that their privacy has been invaded as marketers. collecting internet user data. …”
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Research on Technology of Supporting in Super-Large Section Cut in Working Face with Large Mining Height by Zhicheng Ren, Minghui Zuo

“…For the support problem of the super-large section cut in working face with large mining height, the 1105 cut pilot chamber of Zhaogu No. 2 Mine, the roof strata structure detection and the strata movement rule research were conducted. The results prove that concentrate fracture area, gradually sparse fracture area, and rare fracture area regularly distributed from the surface to the deep area of the roof of 1105 cut, and less fracture exists in the rock stratum of roof above 3.5 m, and the stratum of roof within the range of 4–6 m is stable. …”
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Speed and Longevity: Elements of the Internationalization of Technology-Based Firms by Dinorá Eliete Floriani, Sílvio Luís de Vasconcellos, Carine Leticia Morandi, Svante Andersson

“…Using a qualitative approach, we conducted a multiple case study of four internationalized TBFs from Brazil. …”
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Histoire de la formation en architecture de paysage à l’Université de Montréal by Nicole Valois, Ron Williams

“…The article recounting the history of this institution is based on the archives of the University of Montreal and interviews conducted with six professors of the first generation. …”
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Investigation of Rheological Properties of Aged Polymer Modified Binders by Erkut YALCIN

“…For both pure and modified binders, the Superpave binder (dynamic shear rheometer) test was conducted. Consequently, these binders improved the performance of the pure binder when the Superpave binder test findings of the four distinct binders employed in the study were analyzed.…”
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Dynamiques interculturelles en milieu de travail et associatif : des enjeux incontournables pour une participation démocratique des néo-Québécois by Jorge Frozzini, Audrey Gonin, Marie-Josée Lorrain

“…Using data from three parallel studies and drawing on the 3D model (diversity, discrimination and dialogue) developed by White (2017 and 2018), we conduct a meta-analysis around questions about difficulties met in accessing employment and having good working conditions, and the strategies (pathways) adopted to initiate intercultural dialogue. …”
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Efektivitas teknik diskusi dalam bimbingan kelompok untuk membantu dalam perencanaan karir siswa by Albertus Hengka Nove, Agus Basuki, Sunaryo Al Idha Sunaryo

“…The validity and reliability of the instrument were ensured using the construct validity test with the supervisor. The study was conducted in 3 meetings, while the analysis was carried out using paired samples test. …”
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Barriers to information seeking in school libraries: conflicts in perceptions and practice by Eric M. Meyers, Lisa P Nathan, Matthew L. Saxton

“…</b> In-depth interviews and corroborating observations were conducted at six high schools in the Pacific Northwest over a sixteen-month period. …”
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Economic development and Environmental quality: The environmental Kuznets curve for water pollution by Ahmadreza Shahpouri, Hamed Biabi, Leili Abolhassani

“… The main aim of this study was to analyze evidence of an environmental Kuznets curve for water pollution  in the developing and developed countries. The study was conducted based on a panel data set of 54  countries – that were categorized into six groups of “developed countries”, “developing countries”,   “developed countries with low income”, “developed countries with high income” and “coastal countries”- between the years 1995 to 2006. …”
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Improved Convolutional Neural Image Recognition Algorithm based on LeNet-5 by Lijie Zhou, Weihai Yu

“…Based on convolution operation, pooling operation, softmax classifier, and network optimization algorithm in improved convolutional neural network of LeNet-5, this paper conducts image recognition experiments on handwritten digits and face datasets, respectively. …”
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