Quantum Private Comparison Protocol with Cluster States by Min Hou, Yue Wu

“…In this paper, we introduce a quantum private comparison (QPC) protocol designed for two players to securely and privately assess the equality of their private information. …”
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Compact Quadband Bandstop Filter Based on Concentric Split Ring Resonators with Perturbation for Multifunctional Wireless Systems by Pierre Moukala Mpele

“…This paper presents the design and experiment of a compact quadband bandstop filter centered at 1.2/1.97/2.96/4.78 GHz with a passband insertion loss ranging from 1.07 to 2.9 dB. …”
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Self-directed flourishing: a conceptual meta-framework for dealing with the challenges of 21st-century learning and education by Eri Mountbatten-O’Malley, Thomas Howard Morris

“…Findings – It is proposed that education should be designed to empower learners to meet the demands of rapidly changing conditions. …”
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Equivalent configurations for notch and fretting fatigue by J. A. Araújo, F. C. Castro, S. Pommier, J. Bellecave, J. Mériaux

“…The aim of this work was to investigate whether it is possible to design fretting and notch fatigue configurations, which are nominally identical in terms of damage measured by a multiaxial fatigue model. …”
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The role of risk attitudes in shaping digital privacy preferences: evidence from a large-scale survey by Jing Chen, Manling Zhang, Mengyao Guo, Ze Gao

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Hardware Efficient Architecture with Variable Block Size for Motion Estimation by Nehal N. Shah, Harikrishna Singapuri, Upena D. Dalal

“…Due to such higher throughput design is well suitable for real time implementation.…”
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Improvement of Water Quality of Koranorya Water Supply System-Mbarara Municipality. by Nabaasa, Gorden

“…This report provides an enhanced design aimed at improving the water quality of koranorya community-kakiika division-mbarara municipality where by the water quality enhancement components have been designed basing on preliminary studies and laboratory water quality tests plus a precise and comprehensive study of the existing literature on aspects such as water sources which include rain water, surface water, ground water and possible causes of contamination, water quality parameters which include microbiological, chemical and physical parameters, plus the water treatment processes which basically include pre-treatment, storage, pre-settlement, pre- filtration, aeration, chemical coagulation, filtration and disinfection processes. …”
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Improvement of Water Quality of Koranorya Water Supply System-Mbarara Municipality. by Nabaasa, Gorden

“…This report provides an enhanced design aimed at improving the water quality of koranorya community-kakiika division-mbarara municipality where by the water quality enhancement components have been designed basing on preliminary studies and laboratory water quality tests plus a precise and comprehensive study of the existing literature on aspects such as water sources which include rain water, surface water, ground water and possible causes of contamination, water quality parameters which include microbiological, chemical and physical parameters, plus the water treatment processes which basically include pre-treatment, storage, pre-settlement, pre- filtration, aeration, chemical coagulation, filtration and disinfection processes. …”
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Ps Based Car Tracking System: A Case Study of Smartwatch Solutions Ltd. by Turigye, Charbel, Owomugisha, Susan

“…This study proposed to design a vehicle tracking system that works using GPS and GSM technology, which would be the cheapest source of vehicle tracking and it would work as an anti-theft system. …”
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Effect of Water-Cement Ratio on Compressive Strength of Concrete with Granite Stone-Dust and Scoria. by Mukisa, Nathan

“…This research was conducted to determine the standard mix design ratio for concrete with scoria aggregates for class C25/20. …”
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Impact of Instructional Materials on the Teaching of Mathematics in Selected Secondary Schools in Mpigi District. by Bongole, Alex

“…The methodology for the study was based on unstructured interviews with a qualitative design, and simple random and purposive sampling. …”
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Financial inclusion and the growth of small medium enterprises in Uganda: empirical evidence from selected districts in Lango sub-region by Eton, Marus, Fabian, Mwosi, Constant, Okello Obura, Abanis, Turyahebwa, Gilbert, Uwonda

“…The study used a cross-sectional research design. Descriptive design was used and supplemented by inferential statistics. …”
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Optimization for Gear Contact Pattern under High Torque Condition based on the DOE by Li Jinming, Liu Feitao, Fang Weirong

“…Combining with the DFSS innovation design method and Loaded gear contact simulation analysis,the contact pattern of one pair of gear under high torque is optimized.Meanwhile,the key factor and their influence extent are also obtained and the parameters are optimized by the DOE method.Finally,the experiment result shows that the optimized-parameter are correct and reliable.…”
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An ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light device is effective for low-level disinfection of surgical site marking pens with UV-C transmissible caps by Amelia L. Milner, Jennifer L. Cadnum, Jennifer M. Hailes, Curtis J. Donskey

“…In laboratory testing, an ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light device was effective for decontamination of marking pens with plastic caps designed to allow transmission of UV-C. Decontamination of marking pens could reduce plastic and carbon footprints.…”
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Photocatalytic reactors by M. Bouchy, O. Zahraa

“…Fundamental concepts for the design of photocatalytic reactors are recalled: specific rate, modeling of the distribution of the irradiation, description and modeling of transport phenomena on the macroscopic and macroscopic scales. …”
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Procedure for Handling 4-H Accounts: 4-H Financial Management by Marilyn N. Norman, Joy C. Jordan

“…Jordan, introduces a series of factsheets designed to help 4-H leaders understand and correctly manage 4-H finances. …”
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Constructing optimized Boolean functions by CHEN Wei1, YANG Yi-xian1, NIU Xin-xin2

“…Considering connections of characteristics,aiming construction for the optimized Boolean functions,new method based on Bent function,discrete Walsh spectrum and characteristics matrices were presented by concatenating,breaking,and revising output sequence conditionally.This new construction can be used to construct kinds of functions satisfying different design criteria as deeds.…”
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Effects of intensive lifestyle changes on the progression of mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease: the need for rigor by Joshua D. Grill, Daniel Gillen

“…We contend that lifestyle intervention trials should strive for the same rigor as drug trials and highlight opportunities to improve rigor in this example, particularly in design, data analysis, and publication of results for this and other lifestyle intervention studies.…”
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Foreword by J-A. van den Berg

“… From text: This design which has emerged from my academic drawing-board, was inspired by my own personal quest for, and expression of, a relevant theologia habitus for everyday life. …”
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Procedure for Handling 4-H Accounts: 4-H Financial Management by Marilyn N. Norman, Joy C. Jordan

“…Jordan, introduces a series of factsheets designed to help 4-H leaders understand and correctly manage 4-H finances. …”
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