Solving arbitrary one-loop reduction via generating function by Tingfei Li, Yuekai Song, Liang Zhang

“…Abstract Recently, the concept of generating function has been employed in one-loop reduction. For one-loop integrals encompassing arbitrary tensor ranks and higher-pole contributions, the generating function can be decomposed into a tensor part and a higher-pole part. …”
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Ungrading: Socially Just Assessment Practices for the PA Classroom by Jeannine Love, Jamie Levine Daniel

“…This article examines ungrading as one tool instructors can employ to actively shift power dynamics, model participatory public engagement for future practice, and enhance deeper and more equitable student learning in the process. …”
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An Investigation of the Effect of Parameters and Chip Slenderness Ratio on Drilling Process Quality of AISI 1050 Steel by Zülküf Demir, Rifat Yakut

“…In predrilled drilling operations of AISI 1050 steel alloy, HSS drills were employed, and the effect of the selected parameters on the chip slenderness ratio and also the effect of the chip slenderness ratio on the thrust force, surface roughness, drilled hole delamination, tool wear, and chip morphology were investigated. …”
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Preparation of Mesoporous-Activated Carbon from Branches of Pomegranate Trees: Optimization on Removal of Methylene Blue Using Response Surface Methodology by Jassem M. Salman

“…Based on the central composite design (CCD), two factor interaction (2FI) and quadratic models were respectively employed to correlate the activated carbon preparation variables. …”
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LEADERSHIP STYLE AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA: AN ASSESSMENT OF EBELE GOOD LUCK JONATHAN AND MUHAMMADU BUHARI’S ADMINISTRATIONS by OLAYINKA BABATUNDE ADEBOGUN, JOSEPH OLATUNJI ODUNTAN, ABRAHAM EDEH

“…The objectives of the study examinedthe effect ofpolitical leadership on national security. The study employed secondary data in gathering information from books, newspapers, Journals, magazines, and internet sources. …”
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Fractional-Order Epidemic Model for Measles Infection by Philip N. A. Akuka, Baba Seidu, Eric Okyere, Stephen Abagna

“…Finally, the numerical solution of the model is executed employing the efficient and widely known Adams-type predictor-corrector iterative scheme, and simulation is conducted to investigate the impact of memory index and diverse preventive measures on the occurrence of the disease. …”
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Analysis of Rotor-to-Stator Rub in a Large Steam Turbogenerator by Paolo Pennacchi, Andrea Vania

“…The experimental results are shown and discussed along with the model-based diagnostic strategy employed to identify the fault severity and the location of the shaft cross-sections where the heaviest rubs occurred. …”
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Reflecting With Teachers on Research-Based Tools: The ySKILLS Education Toolkit by Susana Batista, Cristina Ponte, Rita Baptista

“…Aiming to grasp the potentialities and limitations of the toolkit in action, we then explore the perceptions of teachers from two educational settings in Portugal who employed it in their classrooms. Subsequent focus groups evidenced overall positive feedback from teachers, complemented by practical tips to improve the usefulness of the toolkit and adherence to it by teachers and students, thus adding layers of knowledge to the performative dimension of an evidence-based resource and building bridges between the academic and professional worlds.…”
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Revolutionizing faculty's intrinsic work motivation in China: A novel serial mediation model integrating value-based leadership, growth mindset, and teaching self-efficacy. by Xiangge Zhao, Pei Yang, Xinxin Zhang, Nanzhe Li

“…Utilizing a comprehensive sample of 394 faculty members from across China, advanced SmartPLS 3.0 analytics were employed to validate the model. The results demonstrate a significant positive effect of value-based leadership on faculty intrinsic motivation, partially mediated by the sequential influence of nurturing a growth mindset and strong teaching self-efficacy. …”
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LANGUAGE STYLE IN FASHION ADVERTISEMENTS OF ONLINE VOGUE MAGAZINE by Irene Anggita Dennaya, Barli Bram

“…The data were collected by selecting ten advertisements collected from Vogue Magazine’s compilation entitled “The Fall 2020 Trends Vogue Edition Editors are Shopping This Season” published on 18 September 2020. The researchers employed mixed methods to analyse the language styles used in the fashion advertisements based on nine types of language styles proposed by Wells, Burnett, and Moriarty (1995). …”
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Robert Mugabe’s 1980 candidature as depicted in the (South African) Sunday Times by Johann C de Wet

“…A content analysis of the coverage is followed by argumentation that brings the content of the coverage in line with the general culture of the newspaper. The Sunday Times employed mainly stereotypical images of Mugabe. For it, the Zimbabwean independence election campaign revolved respectively around a choice for Southern Africa between capitalism and Marxism and between the future of white and black power. …”
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The effect of managerial ownership and capital structure on stock returns with dividend policy as an intervening variable by R. Dian Wirdiansyah, Agus Munandar

“…The objective of this study is to gather empirical data regarding the impact of management ownership and capital structure on stock returns, with dividend policy acting as an intervening factor. This study employs quantitative methodologies. The study focuses on the consumer products industrial sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period of 2020-2021. …”
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THE MAIN TRENDS OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITY IN REGIONS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION by A. V. Kozhukhova, M. D. Khabib

“…The results of the groupings of the subjects of the Russian Federation on average annual growth rate of investment for 2012-2017 and the amount of investment per one employed person have been adduced. The analysis of the sources of investment financing and the results of investment activity has been given. …”
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Water Withdrawals and Their Use in Florida in 2010 by Tatiana Borisova, Jenna Rogers

“…To gather this information, the United States Geological Survey employs several water-use categories to develop estimates of water withdrawals and water use. …”
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Scheduling-Based Optimization for Motion Coordination of Autonomous Vehicles at Multilane Intersections by Mehmet Ali Guney, Ioannis A. Raptis

“…A model- and optimization-based heuristic method is employed to compute the control policy that results in the collision-free motion of the vehicles at the intersection and, at the same time, minimizes their delay. …”
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Aménagement durable des territoires : quel apport d’un outil multimédia d’aide à la délibération ? by Aurèlie Chamaret, Victoria Reichel, Martin O’Connor

“…An example of the tools we employ is the KerBabel Deliberation Support Tools (KerDST), which is a computer-based tool accessible to all stakeholders. …”
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Future of European Security Policies: Is Geopolitical Europe Possible? by Ahmet K. Han, Çiğdem Üstün

“…This study assesses the EU's foreign policy in the Mediterranean and Black Sea amidst regional turmoil, employing a neo-classical realist lens and a global perspective.…”
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Streptococcal Infections of Fish by Roy Yanong, Ruth Francis-Floyd

“…Preventive measures emphasize maintaining optimal water quality, minimizing stress, and employing vaccines and immunostimulants. Additionally, the document addresses the zoonotic potential of Streptococcus iniae, highlighting the low risk to healthy individuals but cautioning immunocompromised persons. …”
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Oscillation Theorems for Second-Order Damped Nonlinear Differential Equations by Hui-Zeng Qin, Yongsheng Ren

“…Our research is different from most known ones in the sense that H function is not employed in our results, though Riccati's substitution and its generalized forms are used. …”
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Review of Sensing Methodologies for Estimation of Combustion Metrics by Libin Jia, Jeffrey D. Naber, Jason R. Blough

“…As a number of different signals have been employed as the response signal and the signal processing techniques can be different, this paper did a review work concerning the two aspects: combustion response signals and signal processing techniques. …”
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