Policy‐Maker of Last Resort? Drivers of Discretion at the European Central Bank by Shawn Donnelly

“…The article examines discretion in macroeconomic policy instruments, capital requirements for banks, including choices that have industrial policy (targeted sectoral) effects, the design of the digital euro, and ECB efforts to force the migration of UK-based financial services to the EU.…”
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Analysis of Intelligent Translation Systems and Evaluation Systems for Business English by Jianhong Chen

“…In order to improve the accuracy of automatic translation of business English, an optimized design of business English translation teaching platform is proposed based on the logistic model combined with deep learning. …”
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A Simplified Method for Analysis of Geosynthetic Reinforcement Used in Pile Supported Embankments by Kang Fei

“…In order to select the appropriate reinforcement material, the reasonable calculation of the deflection and tension is very important. Current design methods usually do not represent the true three-dimensional (3D) nature of the displacements, strains, and stresses of the geosynthetics, and the resulting error may be large and cannot be neglected in some cases. …”
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A Living Architecture for the Digital Era by Carlo Ratti

“…Architecture was optimized not only from the standpoints of design and structural engineering but also from those of mass production and social function. …”
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Cooperative Communication in Cognitive Radio Networks under Asymmetric Information: A Contract-Theory Based Approach by Nan Zhao, Minghu Wu, Wei Xiong, Cong Liu

“…The optimal contract design under both symmetric information and asymmetric information is presented based on contract theory. …”
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Complex Nanostructures by Pulsed Droplet Epitaxy by Noboyuki Koguchi, Sergio Bietti, Claudio Somaschini, Stefano Sanguinetti

“…Gaining a strong control over the electronic properties via shape tuning is the key to access subtle electronic design possibilities. The Pulsed Dropled Epitaxy is an innovative growth method for the fabrication of quantum nanostructures with highly designable shapes and complex morphologies. …”
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Effect of Size on the Stability of Narrow Foundation Pits by Caihao He, Yi Lu, Yanlu Yang

“…The traditional design method for narrow foundation pits ignores size effects. …”
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Implementation of Low-Cost UHF RFID Reader Front-Ends with Carrier Leakage Suppression Circuit by Bin You, Bo Yang, Xuan Wen, Liangyu Qu

“…Experimental results show that the proposed design improves both the sensitivity and detection range compared to the conventional designs.…”
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Preparation of Mesoporous-Activated Carbon from Branches of Pomegranate Trees: Optimization on Removal of Methylene Blue Using Response Surface Methodology by Jassem M. Salman

“…Based on the central composite design (CCD), two factor interaction (2FI) and quadratic models were respectively employed to correlate the activated carbon preparation variables. …”
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Building Bodies, Constructing Selves by Sandra Louise Kaji-O'Grady, Sarah Manderson

“…The extraordinary rise in the number of high-end, architect-designed fitness gymnasiums responds to, and accelerates market demand as individuals adapt to societal expectations. …”
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Dynamical Analysis and Stabilizing Control of Inclined Rotational Translational Actuator Systems by Bingtuan Gao, Fei Ye

“…Finally, numerical simulations are performed to verify the correctness and feasibility of our dynamical analysis and control design.…”
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Unpacking digital ID systems' early policy process by David Eaves, Beatriz Vasconcellos, Matthew McNaughton, Giulia Lanzuolo

“…The lessons on the Jamaica case aim to contribute with policy insights for legislators and policymakers on running more accountable, just, and inclusive ID systems' design processes.…”
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A Novel Microstrip-to-Microstrip Vertical Via Transition in X-Band Multilayer Packages by M. X. Yu

“…This paper investigates a novel X-band microstrip-to-microstrip vertical via transition with matching pads loaded signal via. This design has been proposed for a multilayer substrate package. …”
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Efektownie czy efektywnie? Analiza wizualnych właściwości podręczników do edukacji wczesnoszkolnej w kontekście rekomendacji poznawczych teorii uczenia się by Małgorzata Ciesielska

“…The text is also a form of reflection on the reason for the decrease in the level of design and the lack of interest in a scientific approach to textbook design. …”
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Simple Graphic Scales, Complex Bodies: Exploring the Impact of House Measurements on Gender Roles by Lesly Yanely Noguerón Maldonado

“…This study critically examines how these representations reinforce structures of domination and highlights the need for more inclusive design alternatives.…”
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The effectiveness of service learning-esd content in equipping students with problem-solving skills by Nurhaliza Nurhaliza, Nuryani Rustaman, Widi Purwianingsih, Salahuddin Salahuddin

“…The method used in this study is a quasi-experimental experiment or Quasi Experimental Design, the experimental design used is one group pre-test-post test. …”
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A New Capacitor-Less Buck DC-DC Converter for LED Applications by Munir Al-Absi, Zainulabideen Khalifa, Alaa Hussein

“…In this paper, a new capacitor-less DC-DC converter is proposed to be used as a light emitting diode (LED) driver. The design is based on the utilization of the internal capacitance of the LED to replace the smoothing capacitor. …”
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The Savvy Survey #11: Mail-Based Surveys by Glenn D. Israel, Jessica L. Gouldthorpe

“…This fact sheet provides guidance for constructing the questionnaire, addressing visual design and formatting considerations, and implementing the survey. …”
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Analyse interprétative du discours du Landscape Urbanism et impact sur le développement des pratiques des paysagistes dans le contexte français by Anaïs Leger-Smith

“…We suggest that Landscape Urbanism is a professional discourse that legitimates the expertise of Landscape Architects, and proposes a classification of emergent landscape design practices. We then show that Landscape Urbanism strengthens the discipline of Landscape Architecture in education and academic research. …”
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Reliable l2–l∞ and H∞ Control for Nonlinear Singular Systems via Dynamic Output Feedback by Lin Li, Yuting Kang

“…The main goal of this paper is to design a generalized nonlinear controller such that, for possible actuator failures, the closed-loop system is regular, casual, and stable with a given l2–l∞ and H∞ disturbance attenuation level being satisfied. …”
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