Metriplectic Euler-Poincaré equations: smooth and discrete dynamics by Anthony Bloch, Marta Farré Puiggalí, David Martín de Diego

“…In this paper we will introduce a discrete version of systems obtained by modifications of the Euler-Poincaré equations when we add a special type of dissipative force, so that the equations of motion can be described using the metriplectic formalism. …”
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Wave fronts in neuronal fields with nonlocalpost-synaptic axonal connections and delayed nonlocal feedbackconnections by Felicia Maria G. Magpantay, Xingfu Zou

“…We consider a neuronal network model with both axonal connections (in the form ofsynaptic coupling) and delayed non-local feedback connections. …”
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Ownership Concentration and other Determinants of Covenants in Debt Contracts of Brazilian Publicly Listed Firms by Tatiana Albanez, Rafael Felipe Schiozer

“…This article investigates whether the concentration of stock ownership affects the presence and intensity of covenants in the debt contracts of companies listed on the B3 stock exchange in the 2007-2018 period. We also present an overview of the presence and breach of covenants by these firms. …”
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Parallel remote state preparation for fully device-independent verifiable blind quantum computation by Sean A. Adamson

“…We introduce a device-independent two-prover scheme in which a classical verifier can use a simple untrusted quantum measurement device (the client device) to securely delegate a quantum computation to an untrusted quantum server. …”
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New results on eliminating the duality gap of the second-order-cone reformulation for extended trust-region subproblem with two intersecting cuts by Wang, Meiling

“…We first narrow the duality gap of the SOC reformulation by adding a new appropriate SOC constraint, and a sufficient condition is presented to characterize when the new SOC constraint is valid. …”
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The Model of the Success of Settlement Twinning in the Hungarian-Croatian Cross-Border Region by Krisztina Keller, Kristina Svržnjak, Nikoletta Kaszás

“…During our quantitative research we examined the inhibitory factors of twin settlement co-operations, the nature of relationships, taking into account the current content of relationships as well. …”
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The role of violence in the classics of Brazilian Social Thought by Bruno de Souza Lessa, Jaqueline Silinske

“…We concluded that these seminal books give support to our argument insofar as violence appears in all of them as an element that grants cohesion to society as it ensures the submission of the dominated to the dominant.…”
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Losses and orbital part of the Poynting vector of air-core modes in hollow-core fibers by G.K. Alagashev, S.S. Stafeev, A.D. Pryamikov

“…In our earlier works, we investigated a relationship between the formation of vortices in the transverse component of the Poynting vector of core modes and the regimes of strong localization of these modes in solid core micro-structured optical fibers. …”
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Optimal Time-Consistent Investment Strategy for a Random Household Expenditure with Default Risk under Relative Performance by Wenjin Guan, Wei Yuan, Sheng Li

“…By solving this equation, we obtain the Nash equilibrium strategies of the two families and the corresponding equilibrium value functions. …”
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Efficient Sensor Localization Method with Classifying Environmental Sensor Data by Ae-cheoun Eun, Young-guk Ha

“…In this study, we used a wireless sensor node to collect data on various environmental parameters—temperature, humidity, sound, and light. …”
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Debates about Educational Issues: A Pedagogical Strategy to Explore Argumentative Skills in the EFL Classroom by Ángela Vanesa Duarte Infante, Sandra Milena Fonseca Velandia, Bertha Ramos Holguín

“… This article describes a pedagogical proposal, based on debates, to determine the type of arguments that pre-service English language teachers constructed at a public university in Tunja, Colombia. We implemented a series of debate workshops about educational issues. …”
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Hesitant Triangular Fuzzy Information Aggregation Operators Based on Bonferroni Means and Their Application to Multiple Attribute Decision Making by Chunyong Wang, Qingguo Li, Xiaoqiang Zhou, Tian Yang

“…We investigate the multiple attribute decision-making (MADM) problems with hesitant triangular fuzzy information. …”
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Commercially Available Textiles as a Scaffolding Platform for Large-Scale Cell Culture by Tarun Agarwal, Sheri-Ann Tan, Shanmuga Sharan Rathnam Vuppaladadium, Tanmayi Sajja, Tapas Kumar Maiti

“…By using normal LaserJet printing techniques, we created the substrates, which were then characterized physicochemically and biologically. …”
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Well-Posedness and Numerical Study for Solutions of a Parabolic Equation with Variable-Exponent Nonlinearities by Jamal H. Al-Smail, Salim A. Messaoudi, Ala A. Talahmeh

“…We consider the following nonlinear parabolic equation: ut-div(|∇u|p(x)-2∇u)=f(x,t), where f:Ω×(0,T)→R and the exponent of nonlinearity p(·) are given functions. …”
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Discovery of Intra-Abdominal Hemorrhage during Hernioplasty in a Patient Taking Rivaroxaban by Harry Chow, Michael K. Ng

“…We discuss the first ever case of rivaroxaban causing major intra-abdominal hemorrhage found in a patient during emergency hernioplasty. …”
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Simultaneous Resource Accumulation and Payoff Allocation: A Cooperative Fuzzy Game Approach by Surajit Borkotokey, Rupok Neog, Qiang Zhang

“…We develop a simultaneous resource accumulation and payoff allocation algorithm under the framework of a cooperative fuzzy game that builds on our earlier work on the role of satisfaction in resource accumulation and payoff allocation. …”
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Quadratic forms in $I^n$ of dimension $2^n+2^{n-1}$ by Harvey, Curtis R., Karpenko, Nikita A.

“…For $n\ge 3$, confirming a weak version of a conjecture of Hoffmann, we show that every anisotropic quadratic form in $I^n$ of dimension $2^n+2^{n-1}$ splits over a finite extension of the base field of degree not divisible by $4$. …”
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Tenchi warfare – modern military operations based on the “tenchijin” philosophy by Sorin TOPOR

“…Similar to how ninja fighters approach combat, we believe such a strategy could be useful in offensive reactions in various domains, as well as for enhancing national and regional security. …”
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Severe Symptomatic Hyponatremia Secondary to Escitalopram-Induced SIADH: A Case Report with Literature Review by Rishi Raj, Aasems Jacob, Ajay Venkatanarayan, Mohankumar Doraiswamy, Manjula Ashok

“…With this article, we want to emphasize clinicians about this rare side effect of escitalopram use and look for the risk factors leading to SIADH.…”
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Spinor Quintom Cosmology with Intrinsic Spin by Emre Dil

“…We consider a spinor quintom dark energy model with intrinsic spin, in the framework of Einstein-Cartan-Sciama-Kibble theory. …”
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