A New Approach for Studying Bond Rupture/Closure of a Spiro Benzopyran Photochromic Material: Reactivity Descriptors Derived from Frontier Orbitals and DFT Computed Electrostatic P... by M. S. A. Abdel-Mottaleb, Sarah N. Ali

“…This paper focuses on computations technique within the framework of the TD-DFT theory for studying the relationship between structure-properties of reversible conversion of photochromic materials. …”
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Exploring the Dynamics of Work Satisfaction and Innovation Among Young Lecturers in Post-Pandemic Indonesia by Despinur Dara, Saparuddin Saparuddin

“…Novelty: This research has groundbreaking importance because it applies the self-determination theory to this particular academic context of Indonesia. …”
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Optimal downlink power allocation schemes for OFDM-NOMA-based Internet of things by Ya Gao, Fei Yu, Haoran Zhang, Yongpeng Shi, Yujie Xia

“…Solving these sub-problems, we obtain the optimal power allocation schemes by jointly employing channel-state sorting–pairing algorithm, water-filling algorithm, and convex optimization theory. Finally, numerical simulations are conducted to validate the performance of our proposed optimal downlink power allocation scheme. …”
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Fractional Stress Relaxation Model of Rock Freeze-Thaw Damage by Q. Liu, W. Chen, J. K. Guo, R. F. Li, D. Ke, Y. Wu, W. Tian, X. Z. Li

“…To accurately describe the mechanical behaviour of stress relaxation of rocks under freeze-thaw, the software element is constructed based on the theory of fractional calculus to replace the ideal viscous element in the traditional element model. …”
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Lipophilicity Assessment of Ruthenium(II)-Arene Complexes by the Means of Reversed-Phase Thin-Layer Chromatography and DFT Calculations by Khalil Salem A. M. Shweshein, Filip Andrić, Aleksandra Radoičić, Matija Zlatar, Maja Gruden-Pavlović, Živoslav Tešić, Dušanka Milojković-Opsenica

“…In addition, ab initio density functional theory (DFT) computational approach was employed to calculate logKOW values from the differences in Gibbs’ free solvation energies of the solute transfer from n-octanol to water. …”
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Relations on Ensuring the Rights and Freedoms of a Man and Citizen as a Component of the Subject Matter of Administrative Law by A. T. Komziuk, Ye. A. Lypii

“…It is emphasized that the protection and defense of the rights of citizens in modern administrative and legal theory are rarely considered as part of the constitutional principle of their approval and provision. …”
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On Vaccination Strategies for a SISV Epidemic Model Guaranteeing the Nonexistence of Endemic Solutions by S. Alonso-Quesada, M. De la Sen, R. Nistal

“…A vaccination strategy based on the state feedback control theory is proposed. The objective is to fight against the propagation of an infectious disease within a host population. …”
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Compatible bedfellows: Enriching grammar pedagogical tasks with cognitive linguistics to teach present simple vs. progressive by Mojtaba Maghsoudi, Abolfazl Khodamoradi

“…Having been inspired by cognitive linguistic studies on English present tense and the theory of Cognitive Grammar, an empirical study was devised to incorporate the elements of cognitive linguistics analysis of English present progressive tense into EFL grammar teaching material. …”
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A New Predictive Method for CO2-Oil Minimum Miscibility Pressure by Dangke Ge, Haiying Cheng, Mingjun Cai, Yang Zhang, Peng Dong

“…Unlike the method of characteristic (MOC) theory and the mixing-cell method, which have to find the key tie lines, our method removes the need to locate the key tie lines that in many cases is hard to find a unique set. …”
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Structural, Elastic, and Electronic Properties of Antiperovskite Chromium-Based Carbides ACCr3 (A = Al and Ga) by D. F. Shao, W. J. Lu, S. Lin, P. Tong, Y. P. Sun

“…We theoretically investigated antiperovskite chromium-based carbides ACCr3 through the first-principles calculation based on density functional theory (DFT). The structure optimization shows that the lattice parameter of ACCr3 is basically proportional to the radius of A-site elements. …”
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Scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men and women across Rwanda. by Julie M Buser, Ella August, Gurpreet K Rana, Rachel Gray, Olive Tengera, Faelan E Jacobson-Davies, Madeleine Mukeshimana, Diomede Ntasumbumuyange, Gerard Kaberuka, Marie Laetitia Ishimwe Bazakare, Tamrat Endale, Yolanda R Smith

“…Recognizing that individual, community, and societal factors influence RH, this review is guided by Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory.<h4>Methods</h4>Eligible studies were conducted in Rwanda, included males and/or females of any age, and were published within the past 20 years. …”
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APIE ILGĄJĮ HERMENEUTIKOS KELIĄ by Tomas Kačerauskas

“…ON THE LONG WAY OF HERMENEUTICS Tomas Kačerauskas Summary The long way of hermeneutics (Recoeur’s term) is investigated as a semantic, an aesthetic and a poetic reflection in the article. Ricoeur’s theory of simbol and polisemy is the semantic going round. …”
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Optical properties of 2D GeTe under strain: A DFT study by O. Ruiz-Cigarrillo, G. Flores-Rangel, U. Zavala-Moran, J. Puebla, R. E. Balderas-Navarro, B. Mizaikoff

“…Using Density Functional Theory (DFT), we investigate the impact of uniaxial strain, ϵ, on its band structure and dielectric function (DF), ε̃. …”
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Combining radio-telemetry and radar measurements to test optimal foraging in an aerial insectivore bird by Itai Bloch, David Troupin, Sivan Toledo, Ran Nathan, Nir Sapir

“…Optimal foraging theory posits that foragers adjust their movements based on prey abundance to optimize food intake. …”
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Impact of forced migration on the sustainable development of rural territories by V. Shcherbak, I. Brizgan, V. Chevhanova, L. Svistun, O. Hryhoryeva

“…The indicators of the second factor shows a positive impact and determines 15% of the dispersion. The use of game theory to identify conflicts of interest between refugees and host communities was justified. …”
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Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Features of Small to Big Satellite Nevus Uncover the Nevogenesis of Large/Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus by Jieyu Gu, Boxuan Wei, Bowen Gao, Ran Duan, Lingling Sheng, Danning Zheng, Yongyang Bao, Feng Xie

“…This study provides new evidence supporting the theory of epidermal-to-dermal nevogenesis in lgCMN.…”
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Comprehensive Evaluation Method for Electric Vehicle Charging Network Service Quality Considering User Satisfaction by Shukang Lyu, Yi Pan, Huiyu Miao, Xiaodong Yuan, Fei Zeng

“…Then, using a combination of the entropy weight method (EWM) and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) with game theory, we determine the composite weights for the index system. …”
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Identification of shrinkage patterns in Japan’s four major metropolitan areas based on nighttime light and population data by Hao Zheng, Runsen Zhang

“…This study introduces the “triple V” theory, which evaluates urban vitality through the lenses of robustness and activity levels. …”
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The impact of The Quality and Safety Education (QSEN) program on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of junior nurses. by Salam AlRatrout, Imad Abu Khader, Mohammed ALBashtawy, Mohammed Asia, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Salam Bani Hani

“…<h4>Method</h4>A quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design with two groups was used utilizing a questionnaire to collect data from 164 Junior nurses in two governmental hospitals within the period of 25th, January to the 10th February 2024. Patricia Benner's theory suggests that a strong educational foundation and diverse experiences enable nurses to enhance their patient care knowledge and abilities over time.…”
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Anticipating climate change-related mobility in Karachi and Ho Chi Minh City: lessons from a hybrid foresight approach by Aaron Martin, Boukje Kistemaker, Beth Allen, Bryan Jones

“…While extensive research exists on foresight methods and theory, process reflections are underrepresented. …”
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