Comparison of Ignition Control Techniques in HCCI Engines from Theoretical and Practical Perspectives by Yang Jiaqi

“…However, one of the main challenges preventing widespread adoption is the difficulty in precisely controlling the ignition timing. …”
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Impact of Changes in Accounting Standards in Debt Ratios of Firms: Evidence in Brazil by André Aroldo Freitas de Moura, Antônio Carlos Coelho

“…ABSTRACT This research investigates the impact of changes in debt ratios of Brazilian firms due to the IFRS adoption. We make a comparison between the forecast of the time-series of debt ratios accounted until 2007 for the span from 2008 to the first quarter of 2015 with those effectively accounted from 2008 to the first quarter of 2015 derived from the new accounting standard. …”
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A novel inverter control strategy for maximum hosting capacity photovoltaic systems in distribution networks using power factor. by Ahmed Alfouly, Mohamed A Ismeil, I Hamdan

“…The conventional inverter is undergoing a transformation into a smart inverter, driven by the expanding penetration of Photovoltaic (PV) power production in Low Voltage (LV) systems. The adoption of smart inverters is on the rise. Power companies are keen on integrating them into their networks to acquire essential frequency and voltage support as required. …”
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Vastus lateralis nerve block for knee hardware removal by Jibran Ikram, Aariya Srinivasan, Cassandra L. Williams, Nicholas Swerchowsky, Sabry Ayad

“…These findings advocate for the broader adoption of regional anesthesia to enhance perioperative outcomes amid opioid-related challenges while supporting early mobilization and rehabilitation.…”
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Barriers and Opportunities for Pollinator Gardening in Homeowners’ Associations by Laura A. Warner, Colby Silvert, John Diaz, Cody Gusto, Rachel Mallinger

“…By focusing on perceived barriers, Extension and other practitioners can encourage positive adoption changes among residents and HOA stakeholders. …”
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Le paysage est-il soluble dans le patrimoine écologique ? by Arnaud de Lajartre

“…Their success dating from this moment (over 600 approved zones and almost as many in the process of adoption) has however not inhibited legislators from programming their demise as of 2015 in favor of a new tool : the Aires de Mise en Valeur de l’Architecture and du Patrimoine (Architecture and Heritage Valorization Zones). …”
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Auricular bioelectronic devices for health, medicine, and human-computer interfaces by William J. Tyler

“…This activity will lead to increased adoption of these smart headphone-style devices by patients and consumers for tracking health, treating medical conditions, and enhancing human-computer interactions.…”
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Citrus Mechanical Harvesting Systems--Continuous Canopy Shakers by Fritz M. Roka, Reza J. Ehsani, Stephen H. Futch, Barbara R. Hyman

“…Nevertheless, development and adoption of mechanical harvesting technology is important to the long-term economic sustainability of the Florida orange juice processing industry. …”
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La voie entre Cessero (Saint-Thibéry, Hérault) et Segodunum (Rodez, Aveyron) : lieux d’étape de la moyenne vallée de l’Hérault by Stéphane Mauné

“…It appears to have emerged at the end of the Augustan period and its adoption was associated with a high level of functionality. …”
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A Theoretical Framework for Interrogating the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Education by Tarisayi Kudzayi Savious

“…The paper concludes that despite spatial differences between the ICT revolution and the artificial intelligence revolution, there are shared similarities warranting adoption of a similar theoretical lens. Furthermore, factors that were considered pivotal in the integration of ICT are still relevant to the revolution of artificial intelligence.…”
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Numerical evaluation of renovation packages for an existing multi-family building by Tanase Andra, Bejan Andrei – Stelian, Calota Razvan, Ene Alexandra

“…This includes the implementation of nearly zero-energy building (nZEB) standards and the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources. This paper aims to study the implementation of different strategies and renovation packages on an existing building in Bucharest, Romania, thus reducing primary energy consumption with up to 56% and CO2 specific emissions with up to 73%.…”
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The complementary Role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Landslide Disaster Management in Kanungu District, Uganda by Turyasingura, Benson, Ayiga, Natal, Benzougagh, Brahim, Kader, Shuraik, Kumar, Singh Sudhir, Nuwe, John BOSCO, Gweyi-Onyango, Joseph P., Bojago, Elias

“…Factors such as farm size, credit availability, social group membership, access to extension services, farming experience, accessibility of weather and climatic information, and perception of climatic changes influenced the adoption of IKS, both positively and negatively. The study concludes that education programs should focus on farmer capacity building to mitigate landslide risks and emphasize the application of IKS in landslide hazard management.…”
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Design of an Elementary Electric Clay Stove by Bwambale, Festo

“…The anticipated outcome is the widespread adoption of a clean, efficient, and locally produced cooking solution that aligns with the environmental and socio-economic context of Kabale Municipality…”
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Provide a Framework for the Application of Open Policy Making in Parliament of Iran by Mohsen Eynali, Seyed Abbas Ebrahimi, Mohsen Farhadinejad, Hasan Danaeefard

“…The anticipated outcomes of adopting open policy making are manifold. They include achieving more optimal policy adoption through collaborative efforts, garnering robust stakeholder support for the implementation of desired policies, enhancing access to critical data for both elites and the general public, significantly increasing public participation in the policy-making process, and substantially boosting public trust in governing institutions, such as the Shura Council. …”
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Formation of the TNI Cyber Force: A Strategic and Policy Analysis by Aris Sarjito

“…In conclusion, the formation of the TNI Cyber Force is an important step in dealing with cyber threats, but there needs to be further strengthening in cross-sector coordination and adoption of the latest technology. …”
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Trends in innovation management development by Krstić Milan, Skorup Ana, Lapčević Goran

“…Each of them is implemented as a process in which the idea of a change is born, and only after that the change is commercialized, this leading to its adoption by a wider range of users. Therefore, innovation management is organized as a set of management activities which results in innovation, thus gaining its importance. …”
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"M t'studa p'm k ter vida k nha mãe tem". Género e Educação em Cabo Verde by Celeste Fortes

“…It argues that these biographical histories test the need for constructing a research agenda on gender whose central task must approach the research of different situational and contextualized strategic use of different native idioms - gender, class, ethnicity, etc. - which demand the adoption of pluralizing looks on what being a "Cape Verdean woman" means. …”
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Budgeting for Social Equity: Exploring the (Nearly) Unknown by Bruce D. McDonald III, Sean A. McCandless

“…Local governments have adopted so-called equity budgeting practices, yet little is understood about how and why they are adopted; what budgeting practices are deemed social equity budgeting versus traditional budgeting; what is required to adopt and implement social equity budgeting successfully; and how success is measured. …”
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La résurgence/convergence du triptyque « catastrophe-résilience-adaptation » pour (re)penser la « fabrique urbaine » face aux risques climatiques by Béatrice Quenault

“…This article attempts firstly to precise both the definition and the epistemological frame of resilience and its complex links with the afferent notions of vulnerability and adaptation in a context of ineluctable climatic disasters. It shows why the adoption of a systemic perspective, i.e. complex and dynamic, of resilience can offer a pertinent frame, under specific conditions, to envisage sustainable futures for urbanized territories faced with present and forthcoming climate risks. …”
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Applying spatial decision support for maternal mortality analysis in a Brazilian state by Thiago Poleto, Victor Diogho Heuer de Carvalho, Rodrigo Cleiton Paiva de Oliveira

“…By integrating conventional decision criteria with spatial crite-ria and visualization through the adoption of SDSS and geographic information systems tech-nologies, a comprehensive analysis is ensured. …”
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