Handover between Vehicular Network Providers Using Bioinspired Attractor Selection Technique by Mahmoud Zaki Iskandarani

“…The used adaptive biological model allows for the selection probability λ to change according to the number of participating networks under certain environmental conditions. …”
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Magnetic susceptibility components reveal different aspects of neurodegeneration in alpha-synucleinopathies by Oliver C. Kiersnowski, Pietro Mattioli, Lucia Argenti, Laura Avanzino, Francesco Calizzano, Andrea Diociasi, Laura Falcitano, Chunlei Liu, Mattia Losa, Federico Massa, Silvia Morbelli, Beatrice Orso, Elisa Pelosin, Stefano Raffa, Matteo Pardini, Dario Arnaldi, Luca Roccatagliata, Mauro Costagli

“…Using the susceptibility source-separation technique DECOMPOSE, paramagnetic component susceptibility (PCS) and diamagnetic component susceptibility (DCS) were studied in prodromal and overt alpha-synucleinopathies, and their relationships with DaT-SPECT specific binding ratio (SBR) and clinical scores. 78 participants were included (23 controls, 30 prodromal and 25 overt alpha-synucleinopathies). …”
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Implementation of the Pancasila student profile strengthening project (p5) in early childhood education (PAUD) by Agus Ruswandi, Andina Alviona, Ghina Hasna, Ine Amelia, Jihan Nabilla

“…The data collection method used in this study uses an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms to each research participant consisting of 13 questions. Data analysis techniques using descriptive statistical analysis, namely by calculating the mean value of each indicator. …”
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Evaluasi Kebijakan Spasial Perlindungan Lahan Pertanian Pangan Berkelanjutan di Kecamatan Kaliwungu Kabupaten Kendal by Widya Kusuma Harniawati, Kismartini Kismartini, Hartuti Purnaweni

“…This article aims to evaluate the policy of protecting sustainable food agriculture in Kaliwungu District, Kendal Regency. …”
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THE PRESENTATION OF SELF IN THE ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK by A. A. Shirmazanyan

“…The author particularly focuses on instrumental capabilities of a section of VK-user profile form called “Personal views” that includes closed questions about existential and social values. A person can partially present him/her self in the network by selecting a short templated response to each closed question from a narrow range of alternatives. …”
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Angebot & Nachfrage. Was die Musiktheorie für die Schulpraxis tun kann by Hans Jünger

“…It becomes apparent that due to a lack of an institutionalised regulatory circuit the offer of music theory only partially meets the needs of school practice. From the point of view of school practice music theory should pay more attention to music of all origins and functions, and it should focus not only on structural aspects but on semantic aspects as well.…”
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Falls Reduction and Exercise Training in an Assisted Living Population by Kimberly J. Alvarez, Shannen Kirchner, Serena Chu, Sarah Smith, Wendy Winnick-Baskin, Thelma J. Mielenz

“…A descriptive cross-sectional study matched exercise charts for frequency and duration of training with number of reported fall incidents. Among 39 participants, 33% (n=13) reported a fall incident. Adults without a fall history reported more time in aerobic (26.30 versus 20.00, P value =0.71) and strength (1.50 versus 0.50, P value =0.01) training sessions compared to those with a fall history. …”
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The Impact of Learner Ill-Discipline on Teaching and Learning in High Schools of Waterberg District, Limpopo Province by Mashaba Ernest Khalabai, Ntshengedzeni Albert Tshisevhe, Simeon Maile

“…Three high schools in the Bela-Bela township were sampled as participants for the study. Data was collected through one-on-one semi-structured interviews and document analyses on learner code of conduct and school disciplinary policy. …”
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Predictors associated with time to default for HIV/AIDS patients under HAART at Debre Tabor Referral Hospital: a Cox regression model by Koyachew Bitew Abebe

“…Data from 230 study participants was analyzed using a Cox PH regression model. …”
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Factors Associated with Polypharmacy in Older Adults from 12 High-Andean Communities in Peru, 2013-2017 by Marquina-Torres, Pierina E, Marquez-Yataco, Juan E., Ñaña-Cordova, Alvaro Micael, Jordan-Beisaga, Itala, Parodi, José F., Apolaya, Moisés, Runzer-Colmenares, Fernando M.

“…Multivariate analysis was conducted using Chi-square test, Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, and regression analysis for independent groups. Results: Of the participants, 58.7% (n=234) were women, and 32.8% exhibited polypharmacy. …”
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24-epibrassinolide regulates oxytetracycline-induced phytotoxicity and its detoxification mechanism by Suya Chen, Shanshan Zhou, Xuan Xuan, Lili Niu, Lu Zhao, Jingjie Guo, Dongmei Xu

“…Notably, our findings suggested that EBL stimulated glutathione S-transferase (GST) and glutathione reductase (GR) activities, enhancing reduced glutathione synthesis and participating in plant OTC detoxification. OTC residues in EBL + OTC-treated seedlings at 21 d were significantly reduced by 29 % compared with OTC alone. …”
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Speech-based personality prediction using deep learning with acoustic and linguistic embeddings by Martin Lukac

“…We collected data from 2045 participants who completed a self-reported Big Five personality questionnaire and provided free-form speech samples by introducing themselves without constraints on content. …”
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Extraocular Surgical Approach for Placement of Subretinal Implants in Blind Patients: Lessons from Cochlear-Implants by Assen Koitschev, Katarina Stingl, Karl Ulrich Bartz-Schmidt, Angelika Braun, Florian Gekeler, Udo Greppmaier, Helmut Sachs, Tobias Peters, Barbara Wilhelm, Eberhart Zrenner, Dorothea Besch

“…Primary outcomes were patient short term safety as well as effectiveness. Nine patients participated in the first part of the multicenter trial and received the subretinal visual implant in one eye. …”
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Association between the C-reactive protein–albumin–lymphocyte index and metabolic syndrome: evidence from the 2003–2010 national health and nutrition examination survey by Lanlan Wu, Dunzheng Han, Yuting Xue, Shangfei He, Zhuang Ma, Shuwen Su, Peixin Li, Shenrong Liu, Haobin Zhou

“…Results Of the 7,534 participants, 2,086 were diagnosed with MetS. The estimated prevalence of MetS decreased with an increase in the CALLY index (P < 0.001). …”
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The last interview by Michelle Burger, Marian Pike

“… This article pays tribute to Chris Skinner who was a participant in my master’s research entitled “Corporate communication strategy: aligning theory and practice amongst selected public relations practitioners in South Africa.” …”
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Early Differentiation of Human CD11c+NK Cells with γδ T Cell Activation Properties Is Promoted by Dialyzable Leukocyte Extracts by Dalia Ramírez-Ramírez, Eduardo Vadillo, Lourdes Andrea Arriaga-Pizano, Héctor Mayani, Sergio Estrada-Parra, Marco Antonio Velasco-Velázquez, Sonia Mayra Pérez-Tapia, Rosana Pelayo

“…Thus, by direct effect on progenitor cells and through activation and remodeling of the supporting hematopoietic microenvironment, DLE may contribute a robust innate immune response by promoting the emerging lymphopoiesis of functional CD11c+ NK cells in a partially TLR-related manner. Unraveling the identity and mechanisms of the involved DLE components may be fundamental to advance the NK cell-based therapy field.…”
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Neurochemical Plasticity of the Coeliac-Superior Mesenteric Ganglion Complex Neurons Projecting to the Prepyloric Area of the Porcine Stomach following Hyperacidity by Katarzyna Palus, Jarosław Całka

“…These findings enrich existing knowledge about the participation of these active substances in adaptive mechanism(s) of the sympathetic neurons during pathological processes within the gastrointestinal tract.…”
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A process inspired by fractals for embedding digital codes into additively manufactured components for supply chain security by Saber Nemati, Ali Mahmoudi, Kyungmin Ham, Tie Siemers, Shengmin Guo, Josephine Gutekunst, Joachim Schulz, Ian Taylor, Michele Maasberg, Leslie G. Butler

“…X-ray tomography showed measured ellipsoid volumes slightly larger than as-designed ellipsoid volumes, even when partially filled with loose powder. X-ray interferometry showed increased void detectability, one advantage of loose powder. …”
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Debriefing Methodologies in Nursing Simulation: An Exploratory Study of the Italian Settings by Sonia Lomuscio, Emanuele Capogna, Stefano Sironi, Marco Sguanci, Sara Morales Palomares, Giovanni Cangelosi, Gaetano Ferrara, Stefano Mancin, Antonio Amodeo, Anne Destrebecq, Mauro Parozzi, Susy Dal Bello

“…<b>Results:</b> Fifty-four nursing degree programs and 11 simulation centers participated in the survey. Significant differences were found between debriefing practices used by simulation centers and those used by the Bachelor School of Nursing. …”
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Major trends in human capital development in modern information technology market by A. R. Babayants, A. V. Zakharov

“…In such conditions, there is a growing need for business process owners to be aware of key trends in human capital development, distinctive features of labor market participants, and effective methods of its attraction. …”
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