From On-Air Rebelliousness to the Cult of Positivity: Mediated Identities and Technological Change in Pump Up the Volume (1990) and Eighth Grade (2018) by Andrea Sofía Regueira Martín

“…Teenage films have depicted the possibilities and dangers of adolescents using technology since personal computers became commonplace in the 1980s. This paper analyses the representation of the relationship between networked virtual spaces and teenage identities in Pump Up the Volume (Allan Moyle, 1990) and Eighth Grade (Bo Burnham, 2018), two teen films in which the use of technology and virtual spaces as a means for self-expression becomes key in the protagonists’ process of identity formation. …”
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Automated 3D semantic segmentation of PCB X-ray CT images and netlist extraction by Adrian Phoulady, Yara Suleiman, Hongbin Choi, Nicholas May, Sina Shahbazmohamadi, Pouya Tavousi

“…Traditional methods for PCB design extraction, both non-geometry-based and geometry-based, have limitations in accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. This paper presents an automated approach, combining image processing and machine learning, to achieve 3D semantic segmentation of PCB X-ray Computed Tomography (X-ray CT) images and subsequent netlist extraction. …”
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Assessment of Landfill Odorous Gas Effect on Surrounding Environment by Si-liang Shen, Bin-hai Wu, Hui Xu, Zhen-ying Zhang

“…Landfill odorous gas emission has been a serious environmental problem, especially for the residents or passersby on the road near the landfill. In this paper, in situ monitoring and the numerical CALPUFF model were adopted to analyze the odor nuisance problem caused by municipal solid waste (MSW) degradation in a large landfill. …”
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Governmental approaches to food security management: A bibliometric analysis by Eldar Guliyev, Bayali Atashov, Aygun Guliyeva

“…The clustering of scientific papers by content showed that the most significant (red) cluster unites research that links food security to agricultural development, sustainable development, climate change, and water supply. …”
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Capital structure and practices of accrual-based earnings management among non-financial Vietnamese listed firms by Pham Duc Hieu, Hoang Ha Anh

“…This paper’s primary goal is to examine the influence of a firm’s capital structures on practices of accrual-based earnings management by doing empirical research covering 51 non-financial Vietnamese listed companies during a period from 2013 to 2022. …”
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IELTS and TOEFL Applicants’ Self-assessment and Actual Test Performance: A Mixed-Methods Study of Relationship and Variation by Reza Rezvani, Farshad Khadivikia

“…Furthermore, qualitative data analyses highlighted the influence of factors such as experience, psychological aspects, linguistic abilities, background knowledge and feedback in explaining the variations between self-assessments and actual test performance. In conclusion, the paper discusses the findings and implications of the study in the context of language proficiency testing.…”
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RIPK1 in necroptosis and recent progress in related pharmaceutics by Kunhou Yao, Zhihao Shi, Fengya Zhao, Cong Tan, Yixin Zhang, Hao Fan, Yingzhe Wang, Xingwang Li, Jun Kong, Qun Wang, Dingxi Li

“…The N-terminal kinase domain of RIPK1 is significant in the induction of cell death and can be used as a vital drug target for inhibitors. In this paper, we outline the pathways of necroptosis and the role RIPK1 plays in them and suggest that targeting RIPK1 in therapy may help to inhibit multiple cell death pathways.…”
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Nanoparticles in Soil Reclamation: A Review of Their Role in Reducing Soil Compaction by Hasan Alkhaza’leh, Michel Rahbeh, Imad Hamadneh, Habes AL-Mashakbeh, Zohuir Albalawna

“…Their small size raises concerns about potential exposure and toxicity to individuals and ecosystems. The paper also briefly discusses the economic and regulatory considerations related to the production, use, and disposal of NPs, emphasizing the need for comprehensive legislation, environmental impact studies, and stakeholder involvement in decision-making. …”
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Parcours-travail et cancers professionnels. Recherche-action en Seine Saint Denis (France) by Annie Thébaud-Mony, Laura Boujasson, Michael Levy, Catherine Lepetit, Parvine Goulimaly, Hélène Carteron, Michèle Vincenti

“…Our goal was to collect qualitative data on occupational exposure to carcinogenic agents in the job histories of new patients living in Seine Saint Denis.In this paper, we present out theoretical and methodological approach, along with some results. …”
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Flexibly funding WHO? An analysis of its donors’ voluntary contributions by Andrew Harmer, Jonathan Kennedy, Obichukwu Iwunna

“…In the past few years, the WHO Secretariat has pushed for donors to increase the amount of flexible funding they provide.Methods This paper aims to add to the literature on WHO financing by constructing and analysing a dataset based on figures extracted from WHO documents for the period 2010–21. …”
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Distance Measurement and Error Compensation of High-Speed Coaxial Rotor Blades Based on Coded Ultrasonic Ranging by Yaohuan Lu, Shan Zhang, Wenchuan Hu, Zhen Qiu, Zurong Qiu, Yongqiang Qiu

“…Coaxial rotor helicopters have many advantages and have a wide range of civilian and military applications; however, there is a risk of blade collision between the upper and lower rotor blades, and the challenge still exists in balancing rotor parameters and flight control. In this paper, a blade tip distance measurement method based on coded ultrasonic ranging and phase triggering is proposed to tackle this measurement environment and expand the application of ultrasonic ranging in high-speed dynamic measurement. …”
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From single to multi-stage forming process of copper thin sheet by Lagroum Amine, Manach Pierre-Yves, Thuillier Sandrine

“…There is a huge interest to numerically predict these multistage forming processes, to decrease design time and to anticipate production problems such as non-compliance with dimensional tolerances depending on the material used. This paper deals with the progressive forming of copper parts with single and multi-stage process coupled with experimental and numerical approaches for bending operations. …”
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Drivers for Geostationary 2–200 keV Electron Fluxes as Observed at GOES Satellites by M. van deKamp, N. Ganushkina, L. Simms, M. Liemohn

“…Abstract Electron fluxes in the keV energy range can cause significant spacecraft surface charging, which in turn can affect the functioning of spacecraft components. In this paper, the geostationary electron fluxes measured by the satellites GOES 13‐18 in the energy range 2–200 keV are analyzed in order to look for their dependence on solar wind conditions. …”
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An Ottoman map of Sanjak of Herzegovina and Sanjak of Scutari from 1853 by Elma Korić

“…A comparative analysis of the content offered by the found map from 1853 compared to earlier Ottoman maps showing the territory of today’s Bosnia and Herzegovina and its surroundings was performed. The paper presents the basic characteristics and content of the mentioned map and tried to figure out the reasons and context of its creation. …”
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New technologies for safe practice and training during pregnancy: a gynecologist and forensic pathologist perspective narrative review by Emanuele Capasso, Mariagrazia Marisei, Carmen Imma Aquino, Pierpaolo Di Lorenzo, Claudia Casella

“…This paper investigates the intersection of gender health equity within two distinct medical residency programs: obstetrics &gynecology and forensic pathology. …”
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Deformation Characteristics of Existing Twin Tunnels Induced by Double Shield Undercrossing with Prereinforcement: A Case Study in Hangzhou by Xinjiang Wei, Mobao Zhang, Shaojun Ma, Chang Xia, Xingwang Liu, Zhi Ding

“…This paper is based on the case of the earth pressure balance (EPB) shield tunnelling project of the new Metro Line 2 undercrossing the existing Metro Line 1 in the soft soil urban area of Hangzhou. …”
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Adjustment of prudential norms, determining vector of the banking sector development by N. V. Gryzunova

“…It has been proved in the paper that a focused segmentation of the credit market allows us to reduce the credit risks for banks, as well as to link market characteristics with the business models of each cluster.…”
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New Perspectives on Generalised Lacunary Statistical Convergence of Multiset Sequences by María C. Listán-García, Ömer Kişi, Mehmet Gürdal

“…This paper explores the concepts of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi mathvariant="fraktur">J</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula>-lacunary statistical limit points, <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi mathvariant="fraktur">J</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula>-lacunary statistical cluster points, and <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi mathvariant="fraktur">J</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula>-lacunary statistical Cauchy multiset sequences. …”
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Factors associated with the uptake and utilisation of diabetic retinopathy screening services in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review. by Iheanyi Oby Nwaoha, Albain Ayime Balibuno, Nuha Ibrahim

“…While concerted efforts have been made to develop screening modalities to facilitate the early detection of Diabetic Retinopathy in sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about the factors impacting the optimal use of these screening services. This paper aims to identify and highlight factors associated with the access of Diabetic Retinopathy screening services from patient and service provider perspectives.…”
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Efficient Artificial Neural Network for Smart Grid Stability Prediction by Saeed Mohsen, Mohit Bajaj, Hossam Kotb, Mukesh Pushkarna, Sadam Alphonse, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim

“…Recent advances in the accuracy of neural network have effective solutions to solving the smart grid stability prediction issues, but it remains necessary to develop high performance neural networks that give higher accuracy. In this paper, an artificial neural network (ANN) is proposed to predict a smart grid stability for Decentral Smart Grid Control (DSGC) systems. …”
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