On subclasses of close-to-convex functions of higher order by Khalida Inayat Noor

“…The classes Tk(ρ), 0≤ρ<1, k≥2, of analytic functions, using the class Vk(ρ) of functions of bounded boundary rotation, are defined and it is shown that the functions in these classes are close-to-convex of higher order. …”
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Retrieving the atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane from the European Copernicus CO2M satellite mission using artificial neural networks by M. Reuter, M. Hilker, S. Noël, A. Di Noia, M. Weimer, O. Schneising, M. Buchwitz, H. Bovensmann, J. P. Burrows, H. Bösch, R. Lang

“…Since CO2M will not be launched until 2026, our study exploits simulated measurements over land surfaces from a comprehensive observing system simulation experiment (OSSE) that includes realistic meteorology, aerosols, surface bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF), solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF), and CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> and CH<span class="inline-formula">₄</span> concentrations. …”
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Spatial and temporal heterogeneity of soil respiration in a bare-soil Mediterranean olive grove by S. Aranda-Barranco, S. Aranda-Barranco, P. Serrano-Ortiz, P. Serrano-Ortiz, A. S. Kowalski, A. S. Kowalski, E. P. Sánchez-Cañete, E. P. Sánchez-Cañete

“…<p>Soil respiration (<span class="inline-formula"><i>R</i>_s</span>) is an important carbon flux in terrestrial ecosystems, and knowledge about this CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> release process and the drivers involved is a key topic in the context of global change. …”
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An elucidatory model of oxygen's partial pressure inside substomatal cavities by A. S. Kowalski, A. S. Kowalski

“…<p>A parsimonious model based on Dalton's law reveals substomatal cavities to be dilute in oxygen (O<span class="inline-formula">₂)</span>, despite photosynthetic O<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> production. …”
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A social network study of the growth of community among distance learners by Caroline Haythornthwaite

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Majority or Minority: Data Imbalance Learning Method for Named Entity Recognition by Sota Nemoto, Shunsuke Kitada, Hitoshi Iyatomi

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Nonlinear semelparous Leslie models by J. M. Cushing

“…In this paper we consider the bifurcations that occur at the trivial equilibrium of a general class of nonlinear Leslie matrix models for the dynamics of a structured population in which only the oldest class is reproductive. …”
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Pembelajaran Direct Instruction Melalui Media Video Terhadap Keterampilan Praktik Shalat Berjamaah by Maslani Maslani

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Direct Instruction learning model through video media on prayer practice skills in congregations in the treated class and those who were not treated. This study used the quasi-experimental method and nonequivalent control group design using two existing classes as samples, Experiments and Control Classes. …”
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THE EFFECT OF USING MNEMONIC TECHNIQUE TOWARD STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY AT GRADE XII-SCIENCE STUDENTS OF SMAN 9 KOTA BENGKULU by LIZA OKTARINI, BAMBANG SUWARNO, I WAYAN Dharmayana

“…The experiment class was taught by Mnemonic technique, while the control class by contextual learning. …”
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Effects of potassium sodium niobate (KNN) thickness on biaxial non-resonant microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) mirror performance by L. Mollard, C. Dieppedale, A. Hamelin, R. Liechti, G. Le Rhun

“…These MEMS mirrors feature various reflector dimensions for the squared shape, ranging from 0.5 <span class="inline-formula">×</span> 0.5 to 2 <span class="inline-formula">×</span> 2 mm<span class="inline-formula">²</span>, and incorporate sputtered potassium sodium niobate ((K<span class="inline-formula">_0.35</span>Na<span class="inline-formula">_0.65</span>)NbO<span class="inline-formula">₃</span>) thin-film piezo-motors from Sumitomo Chemical, with thicknesses varying from 0.5 to 1.5 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>m. …”
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Understanding summertime peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) formation and its relation to aerosol pollution: insights from high-resolution measurements and modeling by B. Hu, B. Hu, B. Hu, N. Chen, N. Chen, R. Li, M. Huang, M. Huang, M. Huang, J. Chen, J. Chen, Y. Hong, Y. Hong, L. Xu, L. Xu, X. Fan, X. Fan, M. Li, M. Li, L. Tong, Q. Zheng, Y. Yang

“…The average daily values of PAN show a strong correlation with black carbon (BC) (<span class="inline-formula"><i>R</i></span> <span class="inline-formula">=</span> 0.77) and O<span class="inline-formula">₃</span> (<span class="inline-formula"><i>R</i></span> <span class="inline-formula">=</span> 0.77), suggesting a close connection between summertime haze and photochemical pollution. …”
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Heterogeneous adverse childhood experiences and cognitive function in an elderly Chinese population: a cohort study by Ya Fang, Manqiong Yuan, Fengzhi Qin, Chuanhai Xu

“…Of them, 76.09% were in the ‘Low ACEs’ class, 15.43% were in the ‘Household dysfunction’ class and 8.49% were in the ‘Child maltreatment’ class. …”
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PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN METODE ROLE PLAYING TERHADAP MINAT BELAJAR SISWA KELAS X PADA MATERI VIRUS DI SMA AZHARYAH PALEMBANG by Munir Munir, Awalul Fatiqin, Ira Kendi

“…X1 as a experiment class and X2 as a control class, sampling was done by used sampling jenuh technique. …”
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Assessment of Nasal Morphology within various Sagittal Skeletal Growth Patterns—A Cross-sectional Cephalometric Study by Romilkumar Shah, Aakash Shah

“…Aim: The present research aims to assess the nasal morphology within various Sagittal skeletal growth patterns like Classes I, II and III. Material and Method: The present research assesses various nasal parameters within equally distributed 150 lateral cephalograms having Skeletal Classes I, II, and III by manual tracing. …”
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Influence of microstructure on fatigue property of ultra high-strength steels by Kanji Okuda, Kazuhiro Ogawa, Yuji Ichikawa, Tsuyoshi Shiozaki, Naoki Yamaguchi

“…In this study, 4-point bending fatigue tests were performed to examine the fatigue strength and notch sensitivity of four steels; namely 590 MPa class steel, 980 MPa class martensitic steel, 980 MPa class bainitic steel, and 980 MPa class precipitation hardening steel plates with three different stress concentration factors. …”
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Influence of microstructure on fatigue property of ultra high-strength steels by Kanji OKUDA, Kazuhiro OGAWA, Yuji ICHIKAWA, Tsuyoshi SHIOZAKI, Naoki YAMAGUCHI

“…In this study, 4-point bending fatigue tests were performed to examine the fatigue strength and notch sensitivity of four steels; namely 590 MPa class steel, 980 MPa class martensitic steel, 980 MPa class bainitic steel, and 980 MPa class precipitation hardening steel plates with three different stress concentration factors. …”
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WRF-Chem simulations of snow nitrate and other physicochemical properties in northern China by X. Wang, X. Wang, T. Che, T. Che, X. Ruan, S. Yue, S. Yue, J. Wang, J. Wang, C. Zhao, C. Zhao, C. Zhao, L. Geng, L. Geng, L. Geng

“…Simulated NITS values in northeast China from December 2017 to March 2018 had a maximum range of 7.11–16.58 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>g g<span class="inline-formula">⁻¹</span>, minimum range of 0.06–0.21 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>g g<span class="inline-formula">⁻¹</span>, and 4-month average of 2.72 <span class="inline-formula">±</span> 1.34 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>g g<span class="inline-formula">⁻¹</span>. …”
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A synthesis of <i>Sphagnum</i> litterbag experiments: initial leaching losses bias decomposition rate estimates by H. Teickner, H. Teickner, E. Pebesma, K.-H. Knorr

“…<p>Our knowledge of the magnitude and controls of <i>Sphagnum</i> decomposition rates is derived to a large extent from litterbag experiments that do not explicitly consider initial leaching losses. Previous research on vascular plants suggests that decomposition rate (<span class="inline-formula"><i>k</i>₀</span>) estimates from litterbag experiments are biased when initial leaching losses (<span class="inline-formula"><i>l</i>₀</span>) are ignored. …”
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Effect of colloidal particle size on physicochemical properties and aggregation behaviors of two alkaline soils by Y. Yan, X. Zhang, C. Xu, C. Xu, J. Liu, F. Hu, F. Hu, Z. Geng, Z. Geng

“…Compared with the course factions (<span class="inline-formula"><i>d</i>&lt;1</span> and <span class="inline-formula"><i>d</i>&lt;2</span> <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>m), soil nanoparticles were more abundant in organic carbon and more stable clay minerals (<span class="inline-formula"><i>d</i>&lt;100</span> nm); thus they exhibited strongest colloidal suspension stability. …”
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Green’s Function of the Cauchy Problem for Equations with Dissipative Parabolicity, Negative Genus, and Variable Coefficients by Vladyslav Litovchenko, Denys Kharyna

“…This class covers Shilov parabolic equations, as well as the class of the Zhitomirskii parabolic Shilov-type equations with variable coefficients and negative genus, and successfully complements the Petrovsky class of parabolic equations.…”
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