Assessing Vertical Equity in Defined Benefit Pension Plans: An Application to Switzerland by Tanja Kirn, Gijs Dekkers

“…We demonstrate how this approach can be generalized to non-linear functions, point systems, and notional accounts. We use an aligned dynamic microsimulation model to apply this method to the first pillar of the Swiss pension system and highlight the following three key effects: (1) the impact of the accrual rate on vertical equity; (2) the assessment of actuarial neutrality through the comparison of migrants with the non-migrant population; and (3) vertical equity across marital statuses. …”
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Fractional Heat Conduction with Variable Thermal Conductivity of Infinite Annular Cylinder Under Thermoelasticity Theorem of Moore–Gibson–Thompson by Eman A. N. Al-Lehaibi

“…The results show that the fractional-order and variable thermal conductivity parameters have significant effects on all the studied functions. The physical behaviour of the thermal conductivity is closely aligned with the classification of thermal conductivity into weak, normal, and strong categories, which is essential.…”
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Material and Design Analysis of Doors in Traditional Düzce–Konuralp Architecture by Onur Çelik, Alper Bideci

“…The analysis encompasses the functions of the doors, their opening directions, horizontal and vertical alignments, dimensions, and material properties, as well as decorative and ornamental characteristics. …”
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Excess of Sensuality: Poetics of Grotesque in Plays of Nina Sadur by Xiang Yu

“…The analysis delves into rich grotesque imagery that disrupts cognitive inertia and reveals the hidden existence of multiple worlds. The symbolic functions of the human body are examined, as well as characters exhibiting psychological anomalies and their associated peculiar actions, which serve as methods for constructing their own ritual-mythological chronotope and generating a grotesque tragicomic effect through the symbiosis and blending of two theatrical chronotopes. …”
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A comparative analysis of syntactic complexity in argumentative essays from rhetorical perspective: ChatGPT vs. English native speakers. by Wenlong Liu, Xianming Liu

“…By examining cross-rhetorical-stage variation in syntactic complexity, we explore how ChatGPT's writing aligns with or diverges from human argumentative writing. …”
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The Relationship Between Supply Environment, Supply Chain Integration and Performance Considering Opportunistic Behaviors by Abbas َAsadi, safanaz Heidari

“…<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Abstract:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">This research was conducted with the aim of examining the relationship among supply environment, supply chain integration, and performance considering opportunistic behaviors. …”
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From connectivity to autonomy: the dawn of self-evolving communication systems by Zeinab Nezami, Zeinab Nezami, Syed Danial Ali Shah , Maryam Hafeez , Karim Djemame , Syed Ali Raza Zaidi

“…We present a conceptual framework integrating reconfigurable infrastructure, adaptive middleware, and intelligent network functions, augmented by multi-agent collaboration to support distributed decision-making and scalable automation. …”
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Spatially controlled multicellular differentiation of stem cells using triple factor-releasing metal–organic framework-coated nanoline arrays by Yeon-Woo Cho, Min-Ji Kang, Joon-Ha Park, Yun-Sik Eom, Tae-Hyung Kim

“…Here, we report on functionally aligned nanoparticle-trapped nanopattern arrays for spatially controlled, precise mesenchymal stem cell differentiation on a single substrate. …”
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Z boson production in proton-lead collisions: A study utilizing MRW nuclear TMDs by S. Rezaie, K. Azizi

“…This paper investigates the production of Z bosons in proton-lead collisions at a center of mass energy of s=8.16 TeV, utilizing various transverse momentum dependent parton distribution functions (TMDs), including the leading order Martin-Ryskin-Watt (LO-MRW), next-to-leading order MRW (NLO-MRW), and parton branching (PB) approaches. …”
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A Quality-Driven Methodology for Information Systems Integration by Iyad Zikra, Janis Stirna, Jelena Zdravkovic

“…Integration solutions generate added value by combining the functionality and services of heterogeneous and diverse systems. …”
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Hardships and Perceived Barriers to Medical Care Among Newly Diagnosed People With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Ethan Moitra PhD, Julia Scheinbach BS, Michael Thompson BS

“…Correlational analyses found that COVID-related hardships were significantly related to overall health and functioning, as well as experiences of discrimination. …”
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Bayesian parameter estimation and failure time prediction under double Type-II hybrid censoring for the generalized inverse exponential distribution by Shi Wei, Guoyuan He, Dalong Mo

“…We derive maximum likelihood estimates for parameters and compute Bayesian estimates and E-Bayesian estimates under four loss functions (symmetric and asymmetric). The asymptotic properties of these estimators are established. …”
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Plant-mediated synthesis of metal oxide nanocomposites: emerging prospects in electrochemical corrosion inhibition and biosensing by P. Negi, V. Chardra, A. Kumar, P. Kumar, Priya, K. Yashmin, N. Kumar, N.C. Joshi, R. Saxena, A. Kumar, N. Dhiman, B.S. Rawat

“…The article discusses synthesis methods, characterization techniques, electrochemical performance metrics, and application specific functionalities, identifying key challenges including reproducibility, real-sample performance, and scale up feasibility. …”
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Particle‐To‐Field Energy Conversion Inside a Magnetotail Flux Rope by C. X. Du, H. S. Fu, J. B. Cao, E. Grigorenko, Z. Z. Chen, Z. Wang, Z. Z. Guo, Z. Y. Xu, W. D. Fu

“…Meanwhile, we have revealed that such energy conversion is driven by an intense electron‐carried field‐aligned current and parallel electric field. Continually, based on the analysis of the electron velocity distribution functions and the power spectral density of the parallel electric field, we further discuss that the energy conversion probably results in the enhancement of the parallel electric field due to the anti‐parallel electron nonthermal population. …”
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Multi-Modal CLIP-Informed Protein Editing by Mingze Yin, Hanjing Zhou, Yiheng Zhu, Miao Lin, Yixuan Wu, Jialu Wu, Hongxia Xu, Chang-Yu Hsieh, Tingjun Hou, Jintai Chen, Jian Wu

“…Background: Proteins govern most biological functions essential for life, and achieving controllable protein editing has made great advances in probing natural systems, creating therapeutic conjugates, and generating novel protein constructs. …”
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Electron Energy Partition across Interplanetary Shocks. I. Methodology and Data Product by Lynn B. Wilson III, Li-Jen Chen, Shan Wang, Steven J. Schwartz, Drew L. Turner, Michael L. Stevens, Justin C. Kasper, Adnane Osmane, Damiano Caprioli, Stuart D. Bale, Marc P. Pulupa, Chadi S. Salem, Katherine A. Goodrich

“…The electron VDFs are fit to the sum of three model functions for the cold dense core, hot tenuous halo, and field-aligned beam/strahl component. …”
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Development of a Human Performance Baseline of Lay Error in Targeting by Thirimachos Bourlai, Parker Ensing, Alexia Toma, Victor Philippe, Jennifer Forsythe, Cody L. Lundberg, Nicholas R. Gans

“…After data collection, statistical analyses of lay error were conducted including fitting non-Gaussian distribution functions and applying Fitts&#x2019; Law to the targeting analysis. …”
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Coping with pain among adults with chronic tic disorders by Agnieszka Małek

“…Chronic pain can significantly impair functioning in all areas of life and recommendations for the management of tic-related pain need to be developed.…”
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Research on construction and operation methodology for intelligent oil and gas pipeline network systems by Qingshan FENG

“…These developments showcase improvements in specific areas, including one-key start/stop functionality for key equipment, one-key pipeline startup, optical fiber vibration sensing for warnings, unmanned station construction, and a substantial accumulation of technical accomplishments and experience. …”
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Binding patterns of glycine receptor autoantibodies are related to clinical syndromes by Inken Piro, Anna-Lena Wiessler, Eleni Kakavela, Betül Baykan, Erdem Tüzün, Carmen Villmann, Claudia Sommer

“…Even if variations between labeled areas and cell layers were rather patient-specific than group-specific, functionality of the labeled areas aligned with the patients’ impaired functions. …”
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