Depth Penetration and Scope Extension of Failures in the Cascading of Multilayer Networks by Wen-Jun Jiang, Run-Ran Liu, Chun-Xiao Jia

“…Under the synergy of the two processes, we find that the percolation transition of the system can be discontinuous or continuous with changes in the interdependency strength across network layers, which means that a sudden system-wide collapse can be avoided by controlling the interdependency strength across network layers. …”
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Principles of Organizing Self-directed Learning of First-year Students within the Flipped Classroom Technology by T. A. Borzova

“…Considering the special features of mixed education of first-year students,  the author defines the main principles for organizing self-directed learning.  They are continuity and systematicity; regularity and rhythm; intensity and  optimality of workload; interactivity, individualization, feedback and control;  effectiveness of activity; development of self-educational skills and such personal qualities as independence, activity, consciousness and responsibility.…”
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The Real-World Utilization Pattern of Increased Utilization of Advanced Topical Adjunctive Hemostats in a Vertically Integrated Healthcare System by Lee Stern, Yi-Chien Lee, Biwen Tao, Lois Lamerato, Gaurav Gangoli, Richard Kocharian, Walter Danker III

“…Further research is needed to investigate the implications of topical hemostat use in continuous oozing bleeding situations on outcomes, hospital costs, and resources.…”
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Les racines de l’œnotourisme au Brésil by Vander Valduga, Rosa Maria Vieira Medeiros

“…Ses conséquences sur les plans identitaire, territorial et économique ont été et sont significatives, surtout dans l’État du Rio Grande do Sul, qui reçut le plus grand contingent d’immigrants. Le présent travail a pour but d’analyser le contexte social, politique et économique à partir de l’immigration italienne, et de mettre en valeur le rôle de l’œnotourisme dans ce contexte de formation régionale et de reterritorialisation de ces immigrants. …”
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Manufacture and Analysis of Activated Carbon from Rubber Fruit Shell with Chemical and Physical Processing by Lisna Efiyanti, Suci Aprianty Wati, Mamay Maslahat

“…The utilization of activated carbon in Indonesia is increased, which is in line with the increase of activated carbon needs, therefore it is necessary to search the raw materials and methods continuously for good quality activated carbon. One of the raw materials that can be used to produce activated carbon is a rubber fruit shell because it is not properly utilized. …”
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Physicochemical and Biological Indicators of Soils in an Organic Farming System by Beybit Nasiyev, Tursunay Vassilina, Ainur Zhylkybay, Vladimir Shibaikin, Akmarzhan Salykova

“…In developed countries, the ideas of ecological agricultural production, continuous cycle, and waste-free production technologies have gained popularity. …”
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Photovoltaic solar energy prediction using the seasonal-trend decomposition layer and ASOA optimized LSTM neural network model by Venkatachalam Mohanasundaram, Balamurugan Rangaswamy

“…Abstract As the global energy demand continues to produce, photovoltaic (PV) solar energy has emerged as a key Renewable Energy Source (RES) due to its sustainability and potential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. …”
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Analyzing the process of physical development of the city and presenting its appropriate strategic model, case study: Ahvaz city by ali shamai, seyed hossein vahdi nejad, soghera azarshab, Moslem Ghasemi

“…In order to achieve this goal, firstly, the physical expansion in the city of Ahvaz was reviewed in the comprehensive plan approved in 2010, and then 14 indicators were extracted to study the optimal development of Ahvaz city development, which were standardized using Fuzzy Logic (FUZZY) Continued for the optimal model using the ANPDEMATEL combined analysis model. …”
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Design and implementation of a community-based rehabilitation curriculum for training multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams to serve people aging with disabilities by Zaliha Omar, Yohei Otaka, Eiichi Saitoh

“…During training, learners were evaluated continuously through observation, assignments, self-reported feedback questionnaires, and CBR projects. …”
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The crane radar: Development and deployment of an operational eco-digital twin by K. De Koning

“…Their main strength is informing decision makers in an operational environment by giving detailed up-to-date information about the systems represented in the digital twins, such as industrial production systems or weather forecasts. By running continuous predictions, digital twins evolve synchronous with the real world and related data, making digital twins a particularly powerful tool to study systems that are changing beyond their historic realm. …”
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The Prevalent Parenting Styles of Gifted Students at Ajloun Governorate by Nayef Wahsheh, Kawthar Al-Rabie, Awad Al Fandi, Manal Tayyoun, Eman Taani

“…Parenting styles vary from continuous support to fostering independence, impacting how these children develop their skills and potential. …”
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Incidence and Control of Symptoms at the End of Life in Cancer Patients by Celita Mairely Celada Cifuentes, Javier García Gutiérrez, Sandra Pérez Palenzuela, Cecilia Navarrete Dávalos

“…Palliative medicine allows a continuous and comprehensive treatment for the diagnosis and control of symptoms. …”
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Random Forests in Count Data Modelling: An Analysis of the Influence of Data Features and Overdispersion on Regression Performance by Ciza Arsène Mushagalusa, Adandé Belarmain Fandohan, Romain Glèlè Kakaï

“…We assessed the effect of types of predictors (100, 75, 50, and 20% continuous, and 100% categorical), the number of predictors (p = 816 and 24), and the sample size (N = 50, 250, and 1250) on RF parameter settings. …”
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Flexibly funding WHO? An analysis of its donors’ voluntary contributions by Andrew Harmer, Jonathan Kennedy, Obichukwu Iwunna

“…We recommend that the Agile Member States Task Group on Strengthening WHO’s Budgetary, Programmatic and Financing Governance continues the work of the Working Group on Sustainable Financing by focusing on the incentives that determine donor support for specified and flexible voluntary contributions.…”
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The Multistream Self: Biophysical, Mental, Social, and Existential by Vinod D. Deshmukh

“…The experience of self is continuously generated by spontaneous activation of neural networks in the cerebral neocortex by the brainstem-diencephalic arousal system. …”
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Lessons learned in transition: a bibliometric analysis of educational management in school transfer to provincial administrative organizations during decentralization by Jiraporn Chano, Bahtiar Mohamad, Denchai Prabjandee, Rungthip Singporn, Melinda Tuaypar

“…It underscores the need for continued investigation into best practices and innovative approaches to educational management in decentralized systems. …”
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Exploring Embodiment Form Factors of a Home-Helper Robot: Perspectives from Care Receivers and Caregivers by Katherine M. Tsui, Rune Baggett, Carol Chiang

“…We conducted a cross-cultural study with 24 CR and CG focus groups in both the United States and Japan to understand OAs’ preferences and expected functionality for continued independence in their homes. Our findings show that, from the perspectives of both CRs and CGs in both countries, TRIbot, the humanoid robot was the most preferred (Japan 34 of 48 participants; 70.8% and US 24 of 43 participants; 55.8%) for caregiving tasks as it was perceived to be the most capable of providing increased assistance as OAs age. …”
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Designing a National Model for Evaluating and Financing Industrial Investment Projects in Iranian Towns and Industrial Areas by Naser Seifollahi

“…Long-term industrial investments are usually exposed to multiple risks; short-term financing for the continuation of long-term projects is especially challenging.Methodology: This research is developmental In terms of type. …”
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A New Spectrophotometric Method for Hydrogen Sulphide Through Electrolytically Generated Mn(III) With O-Tolidine by M. S. Suresha, Mansour S. Abdul Galil, Mahadevaiah, M. A. Sathish, M. S. Yogendra Kumar, G. Nagendrappa

“…The stoichiometry between Mn(III) and o-tolidine and stability constant of the complex were determined by Job's continuous method, the corresponding values were found to be 2:1 and 1.42X105 Lmol-1. …”
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Acute Toxicity of Xylene on the African Catfish <i>Clarias gariepinus</i> by I.C. Davies, E.S. Erondu, A.I. Hart, L.C. Osuji

“…Based on this the high percentage mortalities of the fish species it is therefore recommended that the use of this chemical be minimized and proper contingency plans be carried out before discharging this toxicants into the aquatic environment. …”
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