A conjunctural analysis of the origins of ‘embedded ELSI’ in U.S. genomic medicine by James Karabin, Chessa Adsit-Morris, Sandra Soo-Jin Lee, Stephanie M. Fullerton, Mildred K. Cho, Jenny Reardon

“…In particular, we conduct a conjunctural analysis that draws attention to contests and struggles over the forms and meanings of good science – in this case, genomics – and the role(s) of ELSI scholars and researchers in producing good science. …”
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Jointly navigating through RRI in practice: lessons from technology design by Menisha Patel, Sachini Weerawardhana, Luc Moreau

“…We discuss key issues that emerge and how the team navigates through these. We draw on insights from practice-oriented approaches, as in science and technology studies and sociology. …”
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Development of universal device for determining the needle stroke in diesel and marine diesel sprayers by L. Yu. Volkova

“…The device and the principle of operation of the device for determining the maximum stroke of the spray needle are shown. Drawings of the main parts of the universal device for determining the needle stroke of sprayers with a diameter from 8 to 18 mm of diesel and marine diesel engines have been developed, a prototype is made. …”
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Database energy saving strategy using blockchain and Internet of Things by Dexian Yang, Jiong Yu, Zhenzhen He, Ping Li

“…The protocol classification of wireless sensor networks is examined within the context of the rapid growth of information technology. The analysis draws upon the database storage and sharing model and recent research examples that connect blockchain and database technology. …”
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CMM-Based Volumetric Assessment Methodology for Polyethylene Tibial Knee Inserts in Total Knee Replacement by Wei Jiang, Cuicui Ji, Zhongmin Jin, Yuntian Dai

“…A new CMM-based methodology was presented to determine volumetric material loss based on curve surface fitting without prewear data, CAD model, or original design of drawings. Both computational and experimental simulated volume removal tests were run to validate the methodology by comparing with the gravimetric measurements. …”
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Knowledge-that, Knowledge-how, consciousness and artificial intelligence by T. S. Demin, K. G. Frolov

“…This method allows us to draw a strict boundary between the two types of knowledge. …”
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On new spider species of the genus Episinus (Araneae, Theridiidae) from China and proposal of five species groups by Yun Liang, Jinnan Liu, Haiqiang Yin, Xiang Xu

“…Detailed descriptions, photographs, hand drawings, DNA barcodes and a distribution map of the three new species are provided.…”
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Why cutting respiratory CO2 loss from crops is possible, practicable, and prudential by Jaya Joshi, Jeffrey S. Amthor, Donald R. McCarty, Carlos D. Messina, Mark A. Wilson, A. Harvey Millar, Andrew D. Hanson

“…Decreasing the rate of crop respiration could therefore potentially increase yields, store more carbon in the soil and draw down atmospheric CO2. However, decreasing respiration rate has had very little research effort compared to increasing photosynthesis, the historically dominant metabolic paradigm for crop improvement. …”
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Factor analysis of parents’ and teachers’ involvement on the primary school quality: Public school versus private school by Mohammad Archi Maulyda, Puji Yanti Fauziah, Ali Mustadi, Sugiman Sugiman, Wuri Wuryandani

“…Subsequently, this research will explore the factors that significantly impact the quality of education and draw comparisons between public and private schools. …”
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La création franco-chinoise dans sa matérialité. Le symbolisme dans l’œuvre plastique de Xuefeng Chen et son rapport à la matière by Guillaume Thouroude

“…In works that sometimes draw from Western trends such as those of Louise Bourgeois or Nikki de Saint Phalle, it becomes apparent that Xuefeng’s work engages in a dialogue between traditions to dialectically work with materials: each medium addressed is stretched between two contradictory symbolic forces that the artist refuses to resolve. …”
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The transformative power of representation among youths: toward appreciating diversity and inclusion in Norway by Irene Bisasso Hoem, Marit Ursin, Carla Ramirez

“…In Norway, contemporary challenges linked to racism, discrimination, and social exclusion advocate for original approaches to enhance inclusion and appreciation of diversity. In this article, we draw on empirical material from two workshops with four youths from diverse backgrounds. …”
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Interacting with the Past: Historical Sciences and Historical Games by David Černín

“…The article explores this predicament and draws heavily from contemporary historical non-representationalism – a position that shifts focus from the idea of representing the real past to the close examination of historical discourse as a complex argumentative practice, relying on evidence and robust theoretical background. …”
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PLATONAS, CARROLLIS, WITTGENSTEINAS IR KRIPKE APIE PRIVAČIOS KALBOS GALIMYBĘ by Saulenė Pučiliauskaitė

“…The article also analyzes the approach of Saul Kripke to the proper understanding of Wittgens tein's problem, and draws the conclusion about the impossibility of "private language". …”
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Implementing Computer Vision in Android Apps and Presenting the Background Technology with Mathematical Demonstrations by Roland Szabo

“…The system detects the lane and draws a green line over it.…”
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A Christian Perspective on Islamic Concepts of Jihad, Iman And Islam in the Context of Mindanao Peace Process by Jerson Benia Narciso

“…The study attempts to understand the meanings of Jihad, Iman and Islam and draw out essential and significant theological, ethical, and political principles and values which are relevant to the issues of conflict in Mindanao of Southern Philippines, and the role of religion in the peace process. …”
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Etno-show Quando l’antropologia andò in scena, un’antropologia bella da vedere by Alberto Baldi

“…On closer inspection, it is indeed a reciprocal exchange: these means of entertainment too, in turn willingly draw from ethnography to put on stage an exoticism which is more and more alluring, prurient, feral, and also revolting, but which does pay well at the box office. …”
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Overview of Environmental Laws in Africa: Towards the Emergence of an ‘Africanization’ of Environmental Protection Standards? by Sanae Bouyayachen

“…However, this abundance of legal standards is at odds with the actual practice of environmental protection due to the vast majority of these environmental rules not being implemented. It is necessary to draw attention to the need for improved articulation of African rights with international environmental law to assist Africa in addressing this challenge. …”
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Protection et valorisation du patrimoine géomorphologique en Île-de-France (Bassin de Paris, France) by François Bétard

“…This article attempts to draw up an overview of the protection and promotion of geomorphological heritage in the Paris region, by examining (i) the tools that have been used so far to protect the striking geomorphosites of the region and (ii) the stakeholders involved in the process of educational and tourism development based on geomorphological heritage. …”
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