A study of psychological violence in intimate partner relationships among university students: a mixed-methods research by Berra Keçeci, Durmuş Ümmet

“…In this study, a mixed-methods research design, specifically the explanatory sequential design, was employed. …”
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Miniaturization of a Microstrip Patch Antenna with a Koch Fractal Contour Using a Social Spider Algorithm to Optimize Shorting Post Position and Inset Feeding by Eduardo A. M. Souza, Phelipe S. Oliveira, Adaildo G. D’Assunção, Laércio M. Mendonça, Custódio Peixeiro

“…This paper presents a social spider optimization (SSO) design of a small-size microstrip antenna. Two antenna miniaturization techniques, based on the use of a Koch fractal contour and a shorting post (connecting the patch to the ground plane), are combined to enable a major size reduction. …”
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Deformation performance of aramid honeycomb core layer on partial layup structure outside plane by LU Zhengbin, SUN Wei, WEI Ning, LIU Lu, LI Qiong, LYU Xiulei

“…The relevant results have certain reference value for structural design and process design of honeycomb sandwich structures.…”
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Inverse and Forward Kinematics and CAD-Based Simulation of a 5-DOF Delta-Type Parallel Robot with Actuation Redundancy by Pavel Laryushkin, Anton Antonov, Alexey Fomin, Oxana Fomina

“…Finally, this article demonstrates a computer-aided design and analysis of the proposed robot: we describe a procedure for analyzing inverse kinematics and calculating actuation torques. …”
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Robotic constructor as a means of teaching C++ programming to high school students by Anton V. Eliseev

“…It also contributes to the development of students’ skills of mutual interaction and independent decision-making, allows to reveal their creative potential in design and design-research activities, and increases their interest in learning computer science, which is especially important in today’s technologically oriented society. …”
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Development of General Chemistry Teaching Materials Using the PjBL-STEM Model to Enhance Students' Creative Thinking Skills by Jamalum Purba, Freddy Tua Musa Panggabean, Ani Sutiani

“…This necessitates lecturers designing and developing learning processes that actively engage students while fostering their creative thinking abilities. …”
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PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL KALIMANTAN SELATAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN METAKOGNITIF DAN BERPIKIR KRITIS PESERTA D... by Kultsum Munirah, Siti Ramdiah, Budi Prayitno

“…Because in a learning device a teacher can design learning methods and materials that are considered innovative when used. …”
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A review of human factors and infusion pumps: lessons for procurement by Laura Herrero, Marina Cano, Raj Ratwani, Laura Sánchez, Blanca Sánchez, Ramón Sancibrián, Galo Peralta

“…The reviewed studies suggest incorporating HFE in design, purchasing, and implementation to address these issues. …”
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Barriers and enablers encountered by bereaved informal motor neuron disease (MND) caregivers when trying to access bereavement support: a qualitative cross-sectional thematic analy... by Laura Cramond, Liberty Braben, Deepsi Khatiwada, Belinda F Bradley, Suresh K. Chhetri

“…The impact of this caregiver burden can negatively influence bereavement outcomes.Objectives This study aims to explore the support needs of caregivers of people with MND, the types of bereavement services they use, or the reasons for not using bereavement services, and understanding the opportunities and barriers to accessing bereavement services.Design The design of the study was a qualitative interview study using thematic analysis following the method of Braun and Clarke (2006).Setting and participants Twenty bereaved caregivers of people with MND were purposively sampled. …”
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Moderating effect of teacher–student relationship and mediating role of self-efficacy on the relationship between peer-assisted learning and mathematics performance by Bright Asare

“…This study examined the effect peer peer-assisted learning on mathematics performance as well as the moderating effect of the teacher–student relationship and the mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between students’ mathematics performance and peer-assisted learning among students.Design/methodology/approachFor this study, a descriptive-correlation design was used. …”
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Carbonitriding reduction of TiO2 in the CH4-H2-N2 system: Reduction temperature effect and kinetics by Zhang R., Fan G.-Q., Hou Y., You Y., Dang J.

“…Understanding reaction kinetics can provide valuable information for the design and optimization of a reaction process. In this study, the reduction degree and carbonitriding ratio of TiO2 in the CH4-H2-N2 system were investigated to understand the kinetics of carbonitriding reduction. …”
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Psychological Distress among Pharmacists during Second Wave of Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study by Keshav Dhakal, Shobhana Nepal, Pratigya Sapkota

“…This study aimed to assess the psychological distress among community pharmacists during COVID-19 pandemic. Settings and Design. A cross-sectional analytical design was adopted to study the psychological distress of pharmacists working in community pharmacies in Bharatpur. …”
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Predicting construction waste in Egyptian residential projects: a robust multiple regression model approach by Mohamed KhairEldin, Ahmed Osama Daoud, Ahmed Hussein Ibrahim, Hossam M. Toma

“…The findings suggest that incorporating variables such as total area, design consistency, and site organization significantly improves the accuracy of waste predictions. …”
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HIGH-EFFICIENCY INFRARED RECEIVER by A. K. Esman, V. I. Kostenko, N. I. Mukhurov, G. L. Zykov, V. A. Potachits

“…These receivers are based on the low-barrier Schottky diodes. The approach to the design of the receivers on the basis of delta-doped low-barrier Schottky diodes with beam leads without bias is especially actively developing because for uncooled receivers of the microwave radiation these diodes have virtually no competition. …”
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Mutual Coupling Reduction between Two Closely Spaced Antennas with a General PMC Symmetry Plane for Mobile Terminals by Yijiao Fang, Jiangwei Zhong, Yao Nie, Maosheng Fu

“…The decoupling feature emerges in the proposed structure over a larger frequency range (2.2–2.6 GHz) than the previous design. A sample of this two-element frequency reconfiguration antenna system is fabricated and measured in this paper. …”
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Robust Optimization of Planar Constrained Mechanical System with Varying Joint Clearance Size Based on Sensitivity Analysis by Yong Gao, Fang Zhang, Yuanyuan Li

“…The optimum values of design variables are determined by combining Monte Carlo sampling and multiobjective particle swarm optimization method. …”
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Multidirectional sexual dimorphism for the live weight in domestic pigs by S. V. Nikitin, S. P. Knyazev, K. S. Shatokhin, G. M. Goncharenko, V. I. Ermolaуev

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Investigation of air-flow accelerators of tower type for wind power plants with vertical axis of rotation by А. А. Bubenchikov, Т. V. Bubenchikova, E. N. Eremin, V. V. Kharlamov

“…The article presents design variants of a tower-type accelerator from a simple design to a complex one with the addition of additional structures allowing to exclude tearing and unwanted twisting of the air flow in the channel body.…”
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Observations on Adıyaman Gölbaşı after the Earthquake and Architecture by Rojat Aksoy Işık

“…This situation emphasizes that post-earthquake building design and construction processes need to be reconsidered. …”
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Pengembangan Instrumen Numerasi Domain Bilangan dalam Konteks Personal pada Siswa SMP by Anindya Kirana Putri Ningrum, Hepsi Nindiasari, Aan Hendrayana

“…Prosedur dengan menggunakan model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluate) yang dikembangkan oleh Lee dan Owens. …”
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