Optimal Algorithms and the BFGS Updating Techniques for Solving Unconstrained Nonlinear Minimization Problems by Chein-Shan Liu

“…Then, the rank-two updating techniques of BFGS are employed, which result in several novel algorithms as being faster than the steepest descent method (SDM) and the variable metric method (DFP). …”
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A Dynamic Prediction Model of Financial Distress in the Financial Sharing Environment by Jie Zhu, Hong Zhu, Nan Lin

“…Firstly, this study employed the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and entropy weight theory to determine an index system for the dynamic evaluation of financial distress in the financial sharing environment and gave the weight assignment method of the evaluation indexes. …”
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Crohn’s Disease – The Pathogenesis of a Granulomatous Vasculitis: A Hypothesis by Andrew J Wakefield

“…Dissatisfied with traditional approaches to studying the pathogenesis of Crohn’s disease, the author and colleagues proposed and developed the hypothesis that Crohn’s disease is a granulomatous vasculitis mediated by a persistent viral infection of the mesenteric microvascular endothelium. Employing a range of techniques, the mesenteric vascular anatomy of intestine affected by Crohn’s disease was studied and the presence of a widespread multifocal vasculitis was demonstrated. …”
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Aleksandr Bogdanov and Sergei Eisenstein on Emotions: The Affectional, the Theory of Expressiveness, and the Emotional Script by Bugaeva Lyubov

“…The ‘affectional’ is an index of energy balance between suffering and pleasure. Employing Bogdanov’s revised notions of affectional as an element of any organization or complex, Sergei Eisenstein develops the principles of expressivity. …”
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Grammatical underpinnings of lexicalization patterns in Croatian, English and French: The case of [N PP] constructions by Daniela Katunar, Ida Raffaelli

“…Whereas French and Croatian employ a similar lexicalization pattern, English uses compounding. …”
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Numerical Solution of Fractional Order Integro-Differential Equations via Müntz Orthogonal Functions by S. Akhlaghi, M. Tavassoli Kajani, M. Allame

“…Then, using the Gauss–Legendre quadrature rule and by employing the roots of Müntz functions as the collocation points, we arrive at a system of algebraic equations. …”
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Educational practices in prostitution: experiences in the Associação Sergipana de Prostitutas by Ian Ravih Rollemberg de Aragão, Ilka Miglio de Mesquita, Luzinete Rosa dos Santos

“…To answer these questions, we conducted a literature review investigating what the literature in the field of Education indicates regarding prostitution. Then, we employed documental research with the marks of ASP experiences. …”
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Cyclic Codes via the General Two-Prime Generalized Cyclotomic Sequence of Order Two by Xia Zhou

“…The results have indicated that the linear complexities of these sequences are high without any special requirements on the prime numbers. Furthermore, we employed these sequences to obtain a few cyclic codes over Fl with length n and developed the lower bounds of the minimum distances of many cyclic codes. …”
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Small Arms and Small Countries: Firearms and the International Security Agenda by Carla Álvarez Velasco

“…This article examines the emergence of the small arms trade on the international political agenda as a growing security threat. Employing the theoretical framework proposed by the Copenhagen School, this article argues that the issue of small arms gained traction at the international level in the context of the post-Cold War. …”
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Radiation Characteristic Improvement of X-Band Slot Antenna Using New Multiband Frequency-Selective Surface by Elham Moharamzadeh

“…In this design, two unit cells of the FSS with different lengths are employed side by side to design the FSS. The FSS is used to enhance the gain of the new designed triangle slot antenna at X-band. …”
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TEACHER’S QUESTIONS IN ENGLISH CLASSROOMS AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS by Andriyadi Andriyadi, Dedi Sofyan

“…For collecting the data tape recording, observation checklist and interview were employed. Result related to research questions showed that the teacher’s questions were categorized remembering, comprehending and applying and analyzing level. …”
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What is the Value of an Existing Forest Stand? by Andres Susaeta, Chris Demers

“… Traditionally, the land expectation value (LEV) formula, the present value of perpetual cash inflows of timber revenues minus the present value of cash outflows of costs, has been employed as the main indicator of the value of a forest investment. …”
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Deformation induced martensite characterization in Fe-30%Ni-5%Cu alloy by Güler E., Güler M.

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques were employed to investigation. Scanning electron microscope observations showed elongated deformation induced martensite morphology in the austenite phase of alloy. …”
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Worker Protection Standard: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2016 by Frederick M. Fishel

“…The WPS requires agricultural employers to take steps to reduce pesticide-related risks when agricultural workers and pesticide handlers are exposed to these pesticides. …”
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ARE ALL WOMEN FEMINISTS? A CRITICAL VIEW ON LADY BIRD (2017) FILM by Gesang Manggala Nugraha Putra, Trisnavia Elma Kharisa

“…This study aims to test such claim in the film Lady Bird (2017). To do so, the study employs Feminist Identity Development Model by Downing and Roush to look at the main lead of the film, along with analyses on the film’s narrative and cinematographic aspects. …”
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Clinical Outcome of a Novel Anti-CD6 Biologic Itolizumab in Patients of Psoriasis with Comorbid Conditions by Vinay Singh

“…Topical therapy, phototherapy, and systemic therapy were employed for management of disease from many last decades. …”
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MISSIONARY STRATEGIES AND INDIGENOUS RESPONSE: THE INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY TO THE BISENI CLAN by JOHN OLUWABUKUNMI OLUWAJANA, OLAITAN OYEDELA, OLAOBA

“… This paper examines the indigenous responses to the introduction of Christianity to the Biseni Clan, focusing on the missionary strategies employed and the multifaceted reactions of the indigenous population. …”
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Toujours est-il que (p) ou le retour à un topique antérieur by Véronique Lenepveu

“…Then, we show it is necessary to take into account the de dicto value of this locution in order to study the information structure of discursive patterns in which it is employed. In this locution, the aspectual adverb toujours does not concern the content anymore, but the speaker’s commitment. …”
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Determining the Net Present Value of Timber Investments and Comparing Investments of Different Rotations by Andres Susaeta, Chris Demers

“…The net present value (NPV) of a single rotation provides the criterion to choose between different forest project investments of equal lives, whereas the equivalent annuity approach (EAA) is employed when forest project investments have different time lengths. …”
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Exploring inconsistencies in environmental impact assessments of organic farming by Hikaru Komatsu, Jeremy Rappleye

“…The 2023 meta-analysis, employing a more robust averaging method and a larger sample size, suggests that researchers should incorporate the 2023 findings into their investigations, potentially necessitating a reconsideration of agricultural policies and dietary choices to align with updated environmental impact assessments.…”
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