Experimental and analytical study of cracks under biaxial fatigue by M. Mokhtarishirazbad, P. Lopez-Crespo, B. Moreno, D. Camas, A. Lopez-Moreno, M. Zanganeh

“…The methodology is tested under a range of crack lengths. …”
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Defining Radiation Belt Enhancement Events Based on Probability Distributions by Geoffrey D. Reeves, Elizabeth M. Vandegriff, Jonathan T. Niehof, Steven K. Morley, Gregory S. Cunningham, Michael G. Henderson, Brian A. Larsen

“…Abstract We present a methodology to define moderate, strong, and intense space weather events based on probability distributions. …”
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Hydroxide Sludge/Hydrochar-Fe Composite Catalysts for Photo-Fenton Degradation of Dyes by Zaina Izghri, Ghizlane Enaime, Mehdi Eouarrat, Lhoussaine Chahid, Layla El Gaini, Abdelaziz Baçaoui, Abdelrani Yaacoubi

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Developing a knowledge transfer and exchange strategy for a clinical trials unit by Annabelle South, Berta Terré Torras, Hannah Rush, Anna Goodman, Sharon Love

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Investing in Private Equity in Brazil by Antônio Marcos Duarte Junior, Luiz Carlos Barbosa Medeiros

“…ABSTRACT We consider the problem of selecting private equity funds for investment in Brazil. The proposed methodology is based on multi-criteria decision-making. …”
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Life Cycle Analysis of a Steel Railway Bridge over the Operational Period considering Different Maintenance Scenarios: Application to a Case Study by João N. D. Fernandes, José C. Matos, Hélder S. Sousa, Mário R. F. Coelho

“…The novelty of the methodology is focused on updating an existing methodology proposed by COST TU1406, by extending it to railway bridges and also by including the resilience analysis in case of a sudden event occurrence. …”
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Dinâmica espaço-temporal das frentes pioneiras no Estado do Pará by Marcelo Thalês, René Poccard-Chapuis

“…Thus, it was assessed that the methodology is adequate and that can be a tool of analysis for decision makers. …”
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Signal Timing Optimization for Corridors with Multiple Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Using Genetic Algorithm by Yifeng Chen, Laurence R. Rilett

“…A Genetic Algorithm (GA) was used as the optimization approach in the proposed methodology. A new transition preemption strategy for dual tracks (TPS_DT) and a train arrival prediction model were integrated in the proposed methodology. …”
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Dynamic Task Distribution Model for On-Chip Reconfigurable High Speed Computing System by Mahendra Vucha, Arvind Rajawat

“…The performance of the MLF based dynamic task distribution methodology is compared with static task distribution methodology. …”
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On the Direct Kinematics Problem of Parallel Mechanisms by Arthur Seibel, Stefan Schulz, Josef Schlattmann

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Exploration of Five Flaccidities in <italic>Medical Formulae Investigations of Flaccidity</italic> by Qing LIN, Guangwen WU

“…<italic>Medical Formulae Investigations</italic> is a comprehensive prescription monograph which is composed of pathology, methodology, formula and herbs. In the part of the monograph related to flaccidity, the etiology, pathogenesis, prescription and methodology of"five flaccidities"which are closely connected with diseases of heart, lung, liver and kidney have been described in detail. …”
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DETERMINING FACTORS OF A CITY’S TOURISM ATTRACTIVENESS by ARTURO CALVO-MORA, JUAN MANUEL BERBEL-PINEDA, RAFAEL PERIÁÑEZ, EVA MARÍA SUÁREZ

“…This methodology combines qualitative information provided by experts and quantitative information obtained from multivariate statistical techniques. …”
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TOWARDS AN AFRICAN BIBLICAL VIRTUE ETHICS? REFLECTIONS ON THE LETTER TO TITUS THROUGH A PROGRESSIVE-NEGOTIATED-ETHICS by D.I. Manomi

“…Consequently, appropriating a virtue ethic that is relevant to African contexts and simultaneously accountable to the virtue-ethical perspectives of Titus requires the application of a synthetic methodology. Hence, this article newly develops and describes such a methodology as “progressivenegotiated- ethics”. …”
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A Critique on the Evolving Process of Books: The Case of History of Iran’s Fiction by Mona Alimadadi

“…These defects include structural defects (as distribution of content) and the methodology. The methodology (evolutionist methodology) itself causes some defects, too, such as ignoring some genres as itinerary and diaries and enabling from expressing the reason of some innovations. …”
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Fuzzy Logic Controller Based on Genetic Algorithm for Electric Drive of Crane Trolley by S. E. Alavi, I. N. Petrenko

“…The paper describes a methodology based on the genetic algorithm that permits to automate the process for obtaining optimum rule bases while applying a controller based on a fuzzy logic. …”
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Wybrane aspekty metodyki badań holistycznej edukacji środowiskowej w świetle idei zrównoważonego rozwoju by Jan Sandner

“…They should also become a reason for a discussion on research methodology for the final individual assignation of “Environmental Protection” studies in our country.…”
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Communities Detection in Multiplex Networks Using Optimization: Study Case—Employment in Mexico during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Edwin Montes-Orozco, Roman Anselmo Mora-Gutiérrez, Sergio Gerardo De-Los-Cobos-Silva, Roberto Bernal-Jaquez, Eric Alfredo Rincón-García, Miguel Angel Gutiérrez-Andrade, Pedro Lara-Velázquez

“…This work presents a methodology based of the robust coloring problem (RCP) and the vertex cover problem (VCP) to find communities in multiplex networks. …”
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Formation of Territorial Community as a Subject of Local Development by Mariana Blazhivska, Petro Petrovskyi

“…It is emphasised that the methodology of formation of affluent territorial communities is described in the 2015 Ukrainian legislation and approved by the resolution of 8 April No. 214 “The methodology of formation of affluent territorial communities”. …”
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Robust Optimum Design of Multiple Tuned Mass Dampers for Vibration Control in Buildings Subjected to Seismic Excitation by Luciara Silva Vellar, Sergio Pastor Ontiveros-Pérez, Letícia Fleck Fadel Miguel, Leandro Fleck Fadel Miguel

“…Thus, it is believed that the proposed methodology can be used as a promising tool for MTMD design.…”
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A Dynamic Information-Based Parking Guidance for Megacities considering Both Public and Private Parking by Jong-Ho Shin, Namhun Kim, Hong-bae Jun, Duck Young Kim

“…Using the proposed methodology, different types of parking management policies are tested through the simulation. …”
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