Local feature encoding for unknown presentation attack detection: An analysis of different local feature descriptors by Lázaro J. González‐Soler, Marta Gomez‐Barrero, Jascha Kolberg, Leonardo Chang, Airel Pérez‐Suárez, Christoph Busch

“…Abstract In spite of the advantages of using fingerprints for subject authentication, several works have shown that fingerprint recognition systems can be easily circumvented by means of artificial fingerprints or presentation attack instruments (PAIs). In order to address that threat, the existing presentation attack detection (PAD) methods have reported a high detection performance when materials used for the fabrication of PAIs and capture devices are known. …”
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DRONES AND THE ETHICAL POLITICS OF PUBLIC MONITORING by Andrei-Alexandru STOICA, Ștefan PICA

“…As such, the paper will evaluate the legal ramifications and instruments from EU and USA while comparing them to practices handled by the People’s Republic of China. …”
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Global mapping of epidemic risk assessment toolkits: A scoping review for COVID-19 and future epidemics preparedness implications. by Bach Xuan Tran, Bach Xuan Tran, Long Hoang Nguyen, Linh Phuong Doan, Tham Thi Nguyen, Giang Thu Vu, Hoa Thi Do, Huong Thi Le, Carl A Latkin, Cyrus S H Ho, Roger C M Ho

“…An online search in different databases and online sources was performed to identify all epidemic risk and vulnerability assessment instruments. Medline/PubMed, Web of Science databases, and websites of public health organizations were used for the searching process. …”
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Exploring decision-making prospective mathematics teacher in solving geometric proof problems by Titin Masfingatin, Davi Apriandi, Wasilatul Murtafiah, Edy Suprapto, Restu Lusiana

“…This research was a qualitative descriptive study with research subjects 3 out of 32 students of the 2nd semester Mathematics Education study program. The research instrument is the researcher himself, who is assisted with geometric proof problem tests and interview guidelines. …”
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Democratising Nuclear Governance: The Role of African Civil Society in the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) by Michaelan Sinnett, Joelien Pretorius

“… The entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) on 22 January 2021 presented a turn in nuclear politics. It is a unique instrument in the governance of nuclear weapons, because its advocacy was led and managed by non-nuclear weapon states and transnational civil society organisations. …”
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Scoliosis Surgery in Cystic Fibrosis: Surgical Considerations and the Multidisciplinary Approach of a Rare Case by George I. Mataliotakis, Athanasios I. Tsirikos, Karen Pearson, Don S. Urquhart, Carolyn Smith, Andrew Fall

“…She underwent a posterior spinal fusion T2-L3 with the use of unilateral segmental instrumentation. Preoperative workup included respiratory, cardiac, anaesthetic, endocrine, and dietician reviews, as well as bone density optimisation with zoledronic acid and prophylactic antibiotics. …”
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Building Resilience in Rural STEM Teachers Through a Noyce Professional Learning Community by Sharon S. Vestal, Robert S. Burke, Larry M. Browning, Laura Hasselquist, Patrick D. Hales, Matthew L. Miller, Madhav P. Nepal, P. Troy White

“…We developed an ECTR framework-based online instrument with 28 questions and sent it to 311 university alumni, including 44 Noyce alumni. …”
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Mental Health, Emotional Regulation, and Psychosocial Work Factors Among Scientific Researchers: A Cross-Sectional Study from Paraguay by Julio Torales, Anthon Torres-Romero, Iván Barrios, Marcelo O’Higgins, Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez, João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia, Antonio Ventriglio

“…Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 235 researchers was conducted using validated instruments: the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21); the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ); and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). …”
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<i>Mycobacterium abscessus—</i>An Emerging True Pathogen: A Case Report by Shruti Appaswamy, Bhavesh D Rathod

“…Since the organisms are frequently found on hospital instruments, water sources, and surfaces, timely and regular sterilization and microbiological quality checks should be carried out.…”
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A Defect Detection Method for the Surface of Metal Materials Based on an Adaptive Ultrasound Pulse Excitation Device and Infrared Thermal Imaging Technology by Yibo Ai, Yingjie Zhang, Xingzhao Cao, Weidong Zhang

“…Then, the microcrack defect can be detected by the infrared thermal instrument through the different surface temperatures with imaging recognition method. …”
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Assessment of influencing factors and mechanisms to engage the private sector in promoting conservation agriculture production systems in Cambodia by Punlork Men, Lyda Hok, Panchit Seeniang, B. Jan Middendorf, Fidero Kuok, Rapee Dokmaithes

“…The sample size for the survey instrument consisted of 481 randomly selected households, including both CAPS and non-CAPS farmers. …”
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The Impact of Islamic Banking on Redistribution of Sustainable Income by Jamiu Adeniyi Yusuf, Rauf Mumini Oladapo, Ayuba Aderole Ismail, Muhammed Azeem Tunde

“…The findings reveal that Islamic banking significantly contributes to wealth redistribution and economic justice through instruments such as zakat, waqf (endowments), and profit-sharing models. …”
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Biodiversity enrichment in KHDTK Wanadipa forest based on agarwood plants (Auricularia malaccensis Lamk) by W Hidayat Jafron, Puryono KS Sri, Astuti Yayuk, Wibowo Pratama J.

“…On the other hand, Diponegoro University, Undip as a research university considers to prepare environmental concern instruments as educational forest. The aim of the research is to determine the biological richness of tree stands in Kawasan Hutan Dengan Tujuan Khusus (KHDTK). …”
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A review of additive usage in polymer manufacturing: case study phenolic antioxidants by Derek Orndoff, Sohail Lone, Betsy Beymer-Farris, Morgan Wood, Jennifer Sadler, Mary Ellen Ternes, Tracy Hester, Kevin M. Miller, Jeffrey Seay

“…The March 2, 2022, United Nations Environment Assembly Resolution 5/14: “End plastic pollution: Toward an international legally binding instrument by 2024” provides an important path for addressing global plastic pollution, from monomer design and production through the value chain to the final fate of plastic products, including resource recovery. …”
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Identifying and Prioritizing Obstacles to the Intermediate development of Zabol City Via Chang’s Method by Majid Goodarzi, Ali Ashkboos, Behnam Mohammadi

“…The reliability of the research instrument was assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, yielding a value of 0.80. …”
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A New Kinetic Spectrophotometric Method for the Quantitation of Amorolfine by César Soto, Cristian Poza, David Contreras, Jorge Yáñez, Fallon Nacaratte, M. Inés Toral

“…The method is simple and does not require expensive instruments or complicated extraction steps of the reaction product.…”
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Radio Absorption in the Nightside Ionosphere of Mars During Solar Energetic Particle Events by Y. Harada, Y. Nakamura, B. Sánchez‐Cano, M. Lester, N. Terada, F. Leblanc

“…We explore several sources of uncertainty, including the electron‐neutral collision frequency, absolute sensitivity of the SEP instrument, and limited transport of SEPs to the atmosphere, but the ultimate cause of the systematic discrepancy between the measured and modeled radio absorption is yet to be identified. …”
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SECONDARY TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION IN SCIENCE: FOCUS ON LEARNER-CENTERED, ACTION-ORIENTED, AND TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING by Aaron A. Funa, Renz Alvin E. Gabay, Kathy Lorraine Esdicul, Maricar S. Prudente

“…The researchers recommend using the developed instrument and continuing to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching strategies employed in distance education in science, as well as further studies on the impact of LCAOT learning on students’ academic achievement.…”
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The impact of digital technologies on the information potential of accounting (financial) statements. Part 2: Impact of digital platforms and models on transparency of corporate re... by M. T. Turmanov, T. M. Rogulenko

“…It is assumed that the concept of “digital financial assets” can be formalized as financial instruments with an appropriate interpretation of the results of operations with them in corporate reporting. …”
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Developing an Intelligent System for Efficient Botnet Detection in IoT Environment by Ramesh Singh Rawat, Manoj Diwakar, Umang Garg, Prakash Srivastava

“…Smart technological instruments and Internet of Things (IoT) systems are now targeted by network attacks because of their widespread rising use. …”
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