Networks and the Epidemiology of Infectious Disease by Leon Danon, Ashley P. Ford, Thomas House, Chris P. Jewell, Matt J. Keeling, Gareth O. Roberts, Joshua V. Ross, Matthew C. Vernon

“…It could be argued that epidemiology in particular has embraced the potential of network theory more than any other discipline. Here we review the growing body of research concerning the spread of infectious diseases on networks, focusing on the interplay between network theory and epidemiology. …”
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THE IMPACT OF AUDIT QUALITY ON FIRM’S PERFORMANCE OF LISTED CONSUMER GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA by Fatima Shehu Giwa, Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong, Gloria Pam Dachomo

“… Abstract The study examines the relationship between audit quality and firm’s performance of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria, it used both the agency theory and credibility theory. The data used was extracted from secondary source using the annual reports and accounts of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria for the period of ten years, 2012 to 2021 from 16 consumer goods firms in Nigeria. …”
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Higher Order Elastic Constants, Gruneisen Parameters and Lattice Thermal Expansion of Trigonal Calcite by Thresiamma Phlip, C. S. Menon, K. Indulekha

“…The second- and third-order elastic constants of trigonal calcite have been obtained using the deformation theory. The strain energy density derived using the deformation theory is compared with the strain dependent lattice energy obtained from the elastic continuum model approximation to get the expressions for the second- and third-order elastic constants. …”
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Static and Dynamic Experiment Evaluations of a Displacement Differential Self-Induced Magnetorheological Damper by Guoliang Hu, Wei Zhou, Mingke Liao, Weihua Li

“…The structure of the displacement differential self-induced magnetorheological damper (DDSMRD) was developed, and the theory of displacement differential self-induced performance was deduced. …”
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“Design nature”: A color interpretation of Bauhaus school building in Dessau and its conceptual origins by Yuan Meng, Wei Liu

“…On this basis, it explores the color theory origins of the Bauhaus and Gropius, dissecting the conceptual framework and methods behind the color design of the Bauhaus school building in Dessau. …”
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Dealing with a Latent Danger: Parents Communicating with Their Children about Smoking by Sandra P. Small, Kaysi Eastlick Kushner, Anne Neufeld

“…In-depth interviews were conducted with 38 parents and yielded a grounded theory that explains how parents communicated with their children about smoking. …”
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GREG HEFFLEY’S ROLE CONFUSION IN THE DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (2007): A PSYCHOSOCIAL ANALYSIS by Heri Dwi Santoso, Dwi Ario Fajar

“…This research aims to analyze the psychological condition of Greg Heffley, the protagonist in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007), in his early teenage year. The theory used in this research is Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. …”
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Effect of Elastomeric Nanoparticles on Polystyrene/Organic Nanocomposites by Sungwon Ma, Yonathan Thio

“…Percolation threshold theory was used to study structural changes and calculate values.…”
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AIRank: Author Impact Ranking through Positions in Collaboration Networks by Jun Zhang, Yan Hu, Zhaolong Ning, Amr Tolba, Elsayed Elashkar, Feng Xia

“…Our method not only considers the impact of scholars through the mutual reinforcement process in heterogeneous academic networks, but also integrates the structural holes theory and information entropy theory to depict the benefit that scholars obtain via their positions in the network. …”
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Bridging Photonics and Optoelectronics Curriculum for the Solar Photovoltaic and LED Industries by Yu-Shan Su, Han-Chao Chang

“…We also found the currently curriculum design in Taiwanese universities rarely fit into theory of education objectives from the results of multiple regression analysis. …”
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Secure Communication Scheme Based on a New 5D Multistable Four-Wing Memristive Hyperchaotic System with Disturbance Inputs by Fei Yu, Zinan Zhang, Li Liu, Hui Shen, Yuanyuan Huang, Changqiong Shi, Shuo Cai, Yun Song, Sichun Du, Quan Xu

“…Based on parametric modulation theory and Lyapunov stability theory, synchronization and secure communication between the transmitter and receiver are realized and two message signals are recovered by a convenient robust high-order sliding mode adaptive controller. …”
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From ‘no space’ to ‘scholarly space’: a reflection on the place of scholarship in the third space by Silvina Bishopp-Martin, Ian Johnson

“…Our scholarship has enhanced our understanding of Learning Development work as theory-informed praxis, an outcome that we hope can be motivational towards the scholarship of other third-space professions. …”
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Model-Free Composite Control of Flexible Manipulators Based on Adaptive Dynamic Programming by Chunyu Yang, Yiming Xu, Linna Zhou, Yongzheng Sun

“…Stability of the closed-loop system is proved by SP theory. Finally, simulations are given to show the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed methods.…”
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Fractional-Order Modeling and Analysis of a Variable Structure Hybrid Energy Storage System for EVs by Jianlin Wang, Dan Xu, Jiahui Zhou, Jinlu Mao

“…Also, the steady-state analysis of the equivalent Dual-Boost mode is carried out by combining the fractional-order calculus theory with the equivalent small parameter variable method. …”
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Dynamic Behavior of Supported Structures from Free-Free Modal Tests Using Structural Dynamic Modification by G. Ismael, M. López-Aenlle, F. Pelayo, A. Fernández-Canteli

“…The predictions provided by the SDM theory are validated by operational modal testing on the supported structures. …”
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Complexities in Financial Network Topological Dynamics: Modeling of Emerging and Developed Stock Markets by Yong Tang, Jason Jie Xiong, Zi-Yang Jia, Yi-Cheng Zhang

“…There have been recent advances in applying data-driven science and network theory into the studies of social and financial systems. …”
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Institutional impacts on diversity, equality and inclusion practices: Case Study of Western multinationals and their emerging economy subsidiaries by Emil Velinov, Andreas Hilger, Pawel Dobrzanski

“…The transfer of EDI practices within MNCs has gained significance due to the need to reconcile theory and context while addressing social and managerial tensions associated with EDI. …”
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Prediction of Stope Stability Using Variable Weight and Unascertained Measurement Technique by Qian Kang, Yunmin Wang, Shuwen Zhang, Chengzhi Pu, Chuxuan Zhang

“…A new model is established to analyze mining stope stability, using variable weight theory to calculate the index weight for each factor in different stopes and unascertained measure evaluation technique to predict the risk grade of stope stability. …”
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Landslide disaster mitigation in Sawahlunto City by Haqia Purnama Tirza, Ekha Putera Roni, Koeswara Hendri

“…Efforts are needed to reduce the risk of landslides by implementing the theory used of W.N. Carter’s theory of non-structural and structural disaster mitigation. …”
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Cyanidin-Based Novel Organic Sensitizer for Efficient Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: DFT/TDDFT Study by Kalpana Galappaththi, Andery Lim, Piyasiri Ekanayake, Mohammad Iskandar Petra

“…The molecular geometries, electronic structures, absorption spectra, and electron injections of the newly designed organic sensitizer were investigated in this work through density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) calculations using the Gaussian’09W software package. …”
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