First-Principles Calculation of Conductivity of Ce-C Codoped SnO2 Contacts by Can Ding, Zhenjiang Gao, Xing Hu, Zhao Yuan

“…This research is based on the first-principles analysis method of density functional theory. The article calculated the lattice constant, enthalpy change, energy band, electronic density of state, charge density distribution, population, and conductivity of Ce, C single-doped, and Ce-C codoped SnO2 systems. …”
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Assessment of physical education teachers’ use of distance teaching behavior under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic by Hsiu-Chin Huang, Ya-Tzu Kung, Ruey-Rong Huang, Wui-Chiu Mui, Yu-Chien Su

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study is to validate the use of distance teaching behavior models for physical education teachers under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model was employed to explore the use intention and use behavior of distance teaching. …”
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Optimal Decisions of a Green Supply Chain under the Joint Action of Fairness Preference and Subsidy to the Manufacturer by Zi-yuan Zhang, Duan-xiang Fu, Qing Zhou

“…In order to further enrich the research content of green supply chain, we first use Stackelberg game theory to construct game models by taking the product green degree, wholesale price and retail price as the decision variables, then we work out the equilibrium strategies of the manufacturer and the retailer under four decision scenarios, and reveal the impact differences between the two parties’ fairness preference behaviors. …”
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Rapid life-history evolution reinforces competitive asymmetry between invasive and resident species by Chapuis, Elodie, Jarne, Philippe, David, Patrice

“…This example illustrates how evolution, in accordance with metacommunity coexistence theory, sometimes takes other ways than specialization into distinct types of resources or habitats to ensure coexistence between related species inhabiting the same landscape.…”
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Study of tactics and personal security measures of the dialogue police during the protection of public order at mass events by O. A. Morhunov, I. V. Vlasenko

“…The tactics and personal security measures of the dialogue police are based on the basic principles of the Scandinavian model, the capabilities of the National Police, the theory of the crowd, the features of mass events, the differentiation of dangers and the “tree of events”. …”
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A Multi-granularity Decomposition Mechanism of Complex Tasks Based on Density Peaks by Ziling Pang, Guoyin Wang, Jie Yang

“…Then, the improved DPC algorithm is used to construct the initial decomposition solving space with multi-granularity theory. We also define subtask centers set and the granulation rules to guide the multi-granularity decomposing procedure. …”
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The Influences of Sand Content and Particle Size on the Desiccation Cracks of Compacted Expansive Soil by Dongdong Li, Shaowei Zhang

“…The dynamic variation of geometric parameters of the surface crack network during evaporation was quantitatively analyzed by using digital image processing technology and fractal theory. The results demonstrated that the increase of the surface-cracking areas in the early and later stages was manifested by the increase of the crack length and crack width, respectively. …”
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Planning and analysis methods of revenues and expenses by individual activities of railway transport companies by T. M. Rogulenko, A. A. Bondarenko

“…The problems of formation and improvement of accounting and control system in information support of management railway transportation strategy have been analyzed.Implementation of the purpose of the article related to the improvement of the principles and planning and analysis methods of revenues and expenses for certain activities of railway transport companies on the basis of generalization of the theory and best practices of management of complex economic systems, allowed us to develop proposals aimed at optimizing the planning and analysis methods of profits and expenses for certain activities of railway transport companies. …”
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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN VIETNAM: AN IDEOGRAPHIC LENS by Yolanda Sarason, Kristi Yuthas, Linh Nguyen

“…We use Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory as an orienting framework for understanding cultural differences between the countries. …”
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New Flexible Medical Compact Antenna: Design and Analysis by Yann Mahe, Anne Chousseaud, Marc Brunet, Bruno Froppier

“…Excellent agreement was found between experiment and theory.…”
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Investigation of Heat and Mass Transfer in the Process of Convective Heat Treatment and Drying of Thermal Insulation Materials and Approximate Equation of the Drying Curve by A. I. Ol’shanskii, A. N. Golubev

“…Based on the elements of the theory of thermal regular regime, the rate of heating of a wet body and the rate of decrease in moisture content are determined. …”
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Synchron und diachron. Zum Zusammenhang zwischen Kontrapunkt und Prozessualität in romantischer Formensprache by Ariane Jeßulat

“…This article discusses ‘organic metaphor’, a well-established theory of form with regard to the Romantic idiom. …”
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Defect modeling in semiconductors: the role of first principles simulations and machine learning by Md Habibur Rahman, Arun Mannodi-Kanakkithodi

“…Here, we provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on point defects in semiconductors, focusing on the application of density functional theory (DFT) and machine learning (ML) in accelerating the prediction and understanding of defect properties. …”
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Noise Reduction Analysis of Radar Rainfall Using Chaotic Dynamics and Filtering Techniques by Soojun Kim, Huiseong Noh, Narae Kang, Keonhaeng Lee, Yonsoo Kim, Sanghun Lim, Dong Ryul Lee, Hung Soo Kim

“…The analysis for the evaluation of LF and KF techniques is performed by the correlation coefficient, standard error, the attractor, and the BDS statistic from chaos theory. The analysis result for Logistic series clearly showed that KF is better tool than LF for removing the noise. …”
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On Defining Expressions for Entropy and Cross-Entropy: The Entropic Transreals and Their Fracterm Calculus by Jan A. Bergstra, John V. Tucker

“…The algebra may form a basis for probability theory more generally.…”
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Characterising educational research on climate change in the climate emergency era (2017–2024) by Marta Segade Vázquez, Antonio García Vinuesa, Ana Rodríguez Groba, Júlio J. Conde

“…The findings also indicate new research directions, including emotional dimensions, personal contexts, and methodological approaches such as social representation theory. This study offers an updated overview of the field, intended to support education professionals in both pedagogical practice and research.…”
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Electrochemical Corrosion Performance of N80 steel in Acidized 10% HCl medium using 4-methyl-1-Phenyl-3-(p-tolyldiazenyl) −2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-2-ol by Reham H. Wahba, Adel Z. El-Sonbati, Mostafa A. Diab, Esam A. Gomaa, Marwa N. El-Nahass, Y.M. Abdallah

“…Additionally, Monte Carlo (MC) simulations and density functional theory (DFT) were utilized to establish a link between the protective capacity and the molecular structure of the inhibitor. …”
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Using Social Marketing to Reduce Intention of Cesarean Section in Iranian Women by Mostafa Maleki, Ali Mousavizadeh, Saadat Parhizkar, Mohsen Shams

“…The study showed the effectiveness of an intervention based on consumer-oriented social marketing theory and could be used to reduce Cesarean intention. …”
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Intercultural approach on photoprotection and skin cancer prevention in nursing students by Carla Cristina Calderón Cabezas, Angélica Salomé Herrera Molina, Yolanda Elizabeth Salazar Granizo, Jimena Alexandra Morales Guaraca, Paola Maricela Machado Herrera, Jacobo Cambil Martín

“…<strong><br />Conclusions:</strong> Leininger's theory directs students and health professionals to be aware of cultural attitudes and work in collaboration with users, providing promotion and prevention strategies that are culturally appropriate and effective, where factors such as language, traditions and cultural norms are taking into account.…”
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CIVILIZATIONAL AND HISTORICAL ANTHROPOLOGY ASPECTS OF THE «GREEK MIRACLE» by Spartak Sh. Aytov

“…Methodology of the work contains such cognitive approaches as systematic and structural ones, source study and post-positivist concepts, the theory of local civilizations. Theoretical basis and results: the novelty of this work is in studying the diverse factors that determined the emergence and dynamics of ancient Greek philosophical thought and science as a whole system of interrelated elements. …”
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