Improving Unplugged Computational Thinking Skills Through Integrated Problem-Based and Differentiated Learning in Indonesia by Dewi Oktaviani, Susilo Satanti

“…This has an impact on the emergence of new jobs that require the ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently, especially computational thinking. This Classroom Action Research aims to improve students’ computational thinking (abstraction, data collection, data analysis and algorithms) in solving problems about probability through problem-based learning integrated with differentiation learning. …”
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Simulation Design of a Live Working Manipulator for Patrol Inspection in Power Grid by Tao Xie, Zhengyu Li, Yongyun Zhang, Bin Yuan, Xiao Liu

“…Firstly, the traditional DDPG algorithm is improved to optimize the action value function of Q-learning to get a better control strategy, and the weighted sampling technique is used to add priority to each sample in the replay buffer, which improves the learning speed and accelerates the convergence speed. …”
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Theoretical frameworks for constructing a model for analysis of Islamic discourse on YouTube: one view from Serbia by Predrag Pavlićević

“…Designing a framework for understanding reality and through associated eschatology, the rules of everyday action, principles and limits of tolerance, and identity – especially through discursive strategies and argumentation and beliefs that establish enemies – Islamic discourse on YouTube interprets reality, constructs and impose the only possible reality, and the necessity of achieving the ideal universal Islamic perfection.…”
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Activities of Amphioxus GH-Like Protein in Osmoregulation: Insight into Origin of Vertebrate GH Family by Mengyang Li, Chengyan Jiang, Yu Zhang, Shicui Zhang

“…Moreover, GHl induced the expression of both the ion transporter Na+-K+-ATPase (NKA) and Na+-K+-2Cl− cotransporter (NKCC) in the gill as well as the mediator of GH action IGFl in the hepatic caecum, indicating that GHl fulfills this osmoregulatory activity through the same mechanisms of vertebrate GH. …”
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Wychowanie do zrównoważonego rozwoju w kontekście katolickiej nauki społecznej by Irena Grochowska

“…In John Paul II's teachings, we could find a call to action in favor of it. Benedict XVI as one of the most important tasks of our times acknowledged the idea of balanced development.…”
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Pricing Strategy of Electric Vehicle Aggregators Based on Locational Marginal Price to Minimize Photovoltaic (PV) Curtailment by Hyunwoo Song, Gab-Su Seo, Dongjun Won

“…The global climate crisis demands urgent action to mitigate global warming. Using renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, for electricity generation is crucial. …”
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Outcomes of dietary interventions in the prevention and progression of Parkinson's disease: A literature review by Ubaid Ansari, Alexi Omid, Dawnica Nadora, Jimmy Wen, Arman Omid, Forshing Lui

“…This literature review examines various dietary interventions that differ in their composition and mechanisms of action, including the Mediterranean, vegan, carnivore, paleo, and ketogenic diets, and their potential neuroprotective effects. …”
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The Role of the New Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies in Active Relapsing – Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: Efficacy and Safety of ofatumumab by I. Jonušaitė, N. Giedraitienė, G. Kaubrys, R. Kizlaitienė

“…Because of its high potency and safety, as well as the specific mechanism of action, ofatumumab is effective in lower doses, and, after initial training at a health care facility, it can be self-administered through subcutaneous injection. …”
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Evaluating LEADER program support for local projects: insights from the Czech Republic and Hungary (2007–2013) by Adél Veselicz, Ondřej Konečný, János Pénzes, Csaba Patkós

“…The LEADER programme tries to reflect on these issues and help rural areas by giving locals the ability to develop their environment according to their needs. Local action groups (LAGs) are responsible for the distribution of funds. …”
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Old History of Culture and New Cultural History by Zenonas Norkus

“…Geertz), culture is an aspect of social reality, represented by the authoritative patterns for action and symbols. This idea of culture invites a historian to consider culture not as a specific set of social phenomena that are concentrated in the particular "cultural institutions" or segment of society, but as an aspect which can be detected in any social phenomena. …”
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A Consequence-Based Response Framework for More Resilient Shipping Amidst Growing Uncertainty by Helen Thanopoulou, Siri Pettersen Strandenes

“…In the context of preparedness theory, the authors propose the adoption by shipping businesses, in parallel to any other risk approaches and tools, of the Assessment-reaction-Recovery-Conversion (ArRC) framework for managing risk and of relevant key recovery indicators which may assist in (a) increasing resilience through focusing the recovery planning on consequence-oriented, root-neutral reactions and (b) in promoting a “bounce-back-better” frame of mind and action plan, contributing to faster and easier recovery after a shock of any type.…”
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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

“…To deter smoking from occurring they verbally interacted with their children on the topic and took action by having a no-smoking rule. There were three interaction approaches, which differed by style and method of interaction. …”
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Digital Diplomacy in the Discourse of Global Policy by I. V. Surma

“…The usage of digital technologies in the diplomatic activity opens up new possibilities for conducting a policy of «soft power» aimed to develop concerted action to overcome the political, social and economic crises, as well as develop the measures to prevent them.…”
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Trafficked Proteins—Druggable in Plasmodium falciparum? by Jasmin Lindner, Kamila Anna Meissner, Isolmar Schettert, Carsten Wrenger

“…Interfering with the action or the transport of these proteins will impede proliferation of the parasite. …”
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Helicobacter pylori Infection and Gastric Dysbiosis: Can Probiotics Administration Be Useful to Treat This Condition? by Giovanni Bruno, Giulia Rocco, Piera Zaccari, Barbara Porowska, Maria Teresa Mascellino, Carola Severi

“…The aim of this review is to describe the gastric microbiota changes during Hp colonization, the mechanisms of action, and a possible role of probiotics in the treatment of this infection.…”
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We need a global language rights movement: confronting the global language crisis with insights from social movement studies by Gerald Roche

“…Third, I discuss how language rights provide a basis for effective collective action. In the conclusion I briefly discuss some of the challenges that will need to be overcome in forming a global mass movement for language rights.…”
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Rise of Love and the People: French Matter and Manner in the Early Victorian Drama of Edward Bulwer-Lytton by Ana Fernández-Caparrós Turina

“…Beyond using French sources and setting the action of these plays in France, the inspiration from French culture and history crucially imbued Bulwer with a sense of freedom to essay his peculiar and intuitive conflation of politics and romance. …”
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Effects of Chemical Admixtures on the Working and Mechanical Properties of Ordinary Dry-Mixed Mortar by Shu-Chun Zhou, Heng-Lin Lv, Ning Li, Jie Zhang

“…The results show that hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether has the greatest impact on the consistency and water retention of ordinary dry-mixed mortar and that redispersion emulsoid powder reduces the water action and starch ether has essentially no effect on water retention. …”
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Research Ethics: Ideas and Practices of Russian Young Scientists by E. V. Popova, D. M. Matsepuro

“…In accordance with the chosen theoretical framework: ideas about ethics as an action that is situational by nature, determined by sustainable practices and patterns, the survey was conducted in two stages: an open question about situations of ethical choice in research activities, on the basis of which a detailed questionnaire was then created. …”
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Training in open access for doctoral students: results of a survey of current and recent students and supervisors by Simon Wakeling, Monique Shephard, Hamid H. R. Jamali

“…Respondents suggested that institutions could take further action to support understanding of open access. …”
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