University Network Capital as an Element of the City’s Social Capital by R. A. Zayakina

“…The basic provisions of the network approach and the theory of social capital are used as theoretical grounds to identify such an impact. …”
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A Rough Penalty Genetic Algorithm for Multicast Routing in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks by Chih-Hao Lin, Chia-Chun Chuang

“…In this paper, a novel penalty adjustment method based on the rough set theory is proposed to deal with path-delay constraints for multicast routing problems in MANETs. …”
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Libertas as an Expression of Roman Identity in Cicero and Sallust by Anna Iacoboni

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A social dynamics of the development of community network: problems raised by two cases of community network development by Dong Hee Shin

“…</b> This study provides a conceptual base for understanding contemporary and future community networks by illustrating the applicability of the Social Construction of Technology Theory. It suggests that Constructive Technology Assessment would be valuable to include technology users in the technology design process.…”
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The Cyclically Resolvable Steiner Triple Systems of Order 57 by Svetlana Topalova, Stela Zhelezova

“…Cyclically resolvable STS(<i>v</i>)s have important applications in Coding Theory. They have been classified up to <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>v</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>45</mn></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> and before the present work <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>v</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>57</mn></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> was the first open case. …”
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OUTSOURCING IN RETAIL by Radojko Lukić

“…Starting from the developed theory and conducted practical research, this paper emphasizes the importance and specific problems of application of outsourcing the strategic technique in the modern retail. …”
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Why TEI Stand-off Markup Authoring Needs Simplification by Raffaele Viglianti

“…This article argues that stand-off markup is becoming increasingly relevant to a wider range of TEI projects, partly due to recent developments in the theory of textual modeling that strongly acknowledge the multidimensional nature of text. …”
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Enterprise Network Marketing Prediction Using the Optimized GA-BP Neural Network by Ruyi Yang

“…Based on the analysis of the shortcomings of the traditional BP network, this paper uses a genetic algorithm with good global search capabilities to improve the neural network. The thought and theory of optimizing the initial weight and threshold of the neural network of the GA algorithm are discussed in detail. …”
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THE ROLE OF THE MULTINATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE IN COUNTER INSURGENCY IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA: THE BOKO- HARAMINSURGENCY by ODO CHRISTOPHER UBA

“…The research uses both primary and secondary sources of data from various experts and stakeholders in Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe in the North Eastern Nigeria and Nigeria Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru near Jos Data was generated through questionnaires, interviews and Focus Group Discussions which were later analysed using descriptive method and thematic and content analysis of the secondary data. System theory was adopted and the genesis of insurgency in North Western Nigeria was traced. …”
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Complex Atanassov's Intuitionistic Fuzzy Relation by Abd Ulazeez M. Alkouri, Abdul Razak Salleh

“…This distance measure is used to illustrate an application of CAIFSs in solving one of the most core application areas of fuzzy set theory, which is multiattributes decision-making (MADM) problems, in complex Atanassov's intuitionistic fuzzy realm. …”
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Electronic Structure and Room Temperature of 2D Dilute Magnetic Semiconductors in Bilayer MoS2-Doped Mn by Sintayehu Mekonnen Hailemariam

“…The electronic structure and magnetic properties of manganese- (Mn-) doped bilayer (BL) molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) are studied using the density function theory (DFT) plus on-site Hubbard potential correction (U). …”
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The practicality of inclusive education in Eswatini primary schools by Phumuzani Mpofu, Nhlanhla Mkhatshwa

“…The study was anchored on Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) and employed participatory action research design, a qualitative methodology, and the transformative research paradigm. …”
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Pricing Decisions in Dual-Channel Supply Chain considering Different Fairness Preferences and Low-Carbon Advertising Level by Hong Huo, Dan Luo, Zhanghua Yan, Hao He

“…This paper studies a low-carbon dual-channel supply chain based on behavioral economics, incentive theory, and optimization models to better formulate pricing decisions. …”
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Analysis of the effects of COVID 19 on the operations and sustainability of SMEs in South Western region, Uganda by Arthur, Sunday, Caleb, Tamwesigire, Abanis, Turyahebwa, Siraje, Kaaya, Eliab Mpora, Byamukama

“…The study confirmed the hypothesis that the effects of COVID19 pandemic have positively affected performance, operations and sustainability of SMEs. The pecking order theory was largely supported by the study and resource based view lays the ground in explaining, sustainability, performance and operations of SMEs in Uganda. …”
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Living with Gorillas? Lessons from Batwa-Gorillas’ Convivial Relations at Bwindi Forest, Uganda by Christine, Ampumuza

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The impact of E × B shear on microtearing based transport in spherical tokamaks by B.S. Patel, M.R. Hardman, D. Kennedy, M. Giacomin, D. Dickinson, C.M. Roach

“…The dependence of γ ^MTM on θ _0 is in qualitative agreement with a recent theory (Hardman et al Plasma Phys. Control. Fusion 65 045011) at low β when $q\sim 1$ , but the agreement worsens at higher q where the theory breaks down. …”
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Association between albumin changes and prognosis in older patients with acute myocardial infarction by Zhi-cheng Yang, Lei Zhang, Ying-bin Xi, Gui-hua Jiang, He Lin, Hui Pan, Zhi-hao Wang

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Designing a Model for Implementing Digital Banking Policy Based on Using Big Data in Iranian Banking Industry by Rahmatollah Gholipour Souteh, Hamed Esmaeili Rad

“…The research strategy employed is "Grounded Theory," specifically the emerging or classical Glaserian approach. …”
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Computing the time-dependent activity rate using non-declustered and declustered catalogues – a first step towards time-dependent seismic hazard calculations for operational earthq... by D. Montiel-López, S. Molina, S. Molina, J. J. Galiana-Merino, J. J. Galiana-Merino, I. Gómez, I. Gómez, A. Kharazian, J. L. Soler-Llorens, J. A. Huesca-Tortosa, A. Guardiola-Villora, G. Ortuño-Sáez

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Remaining Useful Life Prediction of High-Frequency Swing Self-Lubricating Liner by Xiuhong Hao, Shuqiang Wang, Mengfan Chen, Deng Pan

“…In this study, a RUL prediction method was proposed based on the Wiener process and grey system theory. First, the predictive processing of the wear depth was carried out using the grey model GM(1,1) to reduce the randomness and enhance the inherent regularity of the life test data. …”
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