Didactic potential of metaphors used in medical discourse by Katarzyna Karska, Ewelina Prażmo

“…However, in order to facilitate the description of complicated matters, and especially in expert to non-expert communication, unexpected strategies, e.g. metaphorisation, are used. Conceptual metaphor theory, as initially introduced by Lakoff and Johnson (cf. …”
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Altered Brain Structural Networks in Patients with Brain Arteriovenous Malformations Located in Broca’s Area by Maogui Li, Pengjun Jiang, Jun Wu, Rui Guo, Xiaofeng Deng, Yong Cao, Shuo Wang

“…In this study, we used diffusion tensor imaging and graph theory methods to investigate the alterations of brain structural networks in 14 patients with AVMs in the presumed Broca’s area, compared to 27 normal controls. …”
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The Centrality of Prosocial Values in Work Motivation among Public and Private Sector Employees by Egle Vaidelytė, Vaidas Morkevičius, Egle Butkevičienė, Michiel de Vries

“…Design/methodology/approach: Based on a psychological theory on values and motivation, the paper argues that it might be preferred to measure the centrality of prosocial values amidst other job motivators in the value system as a whole to assess the degree of prosocial values’ dominance. …”
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Approach to the organization of decision support in the formulation of innovative regional development strategies applying adaptive-simulation model by L. Chernyakhovskaya, M. Nizamutdinov, V. Oreshnikov, A. Atnabaeva

“…The result of the study is a theoretical justification for the development of problem-oriented DSS, including a description of the interrelated stages, determining the main design features of this toolkit.As a part of the study, a conceptual scheme of implementation of the decision support system in the field of management of regional innovative development has been proposed, the key functional blocks of the proposed tools have been described, the place of existing tools in the structure of the regional development management system has been determined, the possibilities of its use in the formation of forecast-planned assessments of regional development, as well as the evaluation of the effectiveness of alternative management actions, have been shown.In our opinion, the proposed tools will expand the possibilities of applying the management theory and decision support methods, intelligent information technology, economic and mathematical methods, modern computer simulation technologies for strategic planning of socio-economic systems of macro- and meso-level. …”
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High sensitivity tapered fiber refractive index biosensor using hollow gold nanoparticles by Parisa Borjikhani, Nosrat Granpayeh, Mohammad Ismail Zibaii

“…In this paper, the structure theory is reviewed and the sensor is simulated by the finite difference time domain (FDTD) method and the finite element method (FEM) and the effect of the thickness and diameter of the HAuNPs and the waist diameter of the TOF is investigated. …”
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The effect of SiC and Y2O3 inclusion on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al 5052 composite fabricated through Friction Stir Process by Panneerselvam Natarajan, T. Sekar, Venkatesh Chenrayan, L. Rajeshkumar

“…The microhardness test results manifest the higher hardness at the nugget zone and descending to the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) through the Thermo Mechanically affected zone (TMAZ). The post-tensile fracture morphological observation through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) explores the particulate strengthening mechanisms offered by the piled-up dislocation densities. …”
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Research on the bearing performance of HSCA high-strength preloaded expansion piles in calcareous sand foundation by Tao Sun, Fang Wang, Jie Liu, Zhenxun Chen, Mingmin Tuo, Yunan Yang

“…The Coulomb strength theory of non-cohesive soil is employed to accurately calibrate the incremental side resistance of the expansion section. …”
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Starting from Scratch: Experiences from Developing the First Vascular Anastomotic Training Program in North Macedonia Using the Porcine Thigh as a Simulation Model by Eleonora O.F. Dimovska, Gordana Georgieva, Blagoja Srbov, Boro Dzonov, Goran Stevanovski, Sofija Pejkova

“…We present the results from implementing the first vascular anastomotic course in our country, where reconstructive theory was combined with simulated anastomotic training on the porcine thigh. …”
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Demystifying death: a qualitative study using the behavior change wheel framework to explore the palliative care education experiences of doctors, nurses, and community residents by Guodong Yang, Renxiu Wang, Jun Zhao, Kaiwen Ding, Longhui Xu, Yue Liu, Xiaoxuan Han, Chao Zhang, Cuiping Xu

“…Content analysis and behavior change wheel theory were used to analyze the interview content.ResultsMotivation: The road to be taken; Emotional touch of personal experiences; Prepare early; Not now. …”
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Variation-Difference Method of Calculation of Layered Rubber-Metal Vibration Isolators Used for Protection of Reinforced Concrete Buildings from Anthropogenic Vibration by D. K. Sizov

“…It is possible to create program modules that repeatedly and automatically solve three-dimensional problems of elasticity theory taking into account the changed geometry of the vibration isolator: the dimensions of the product, the location of perforations within the rubber layers, as well as the thickness of the rubber layer and other parameters important for obtaining an effective technical solution for vibration isolation of buildings. …”
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Carbon Neutrality Benefit by Developing Underground Space and Overlying Green Land: Calculation Methodology and Case Study by Haotian Zhang, Chunming Song, Yichao Geng, Zongmu Luo, Zhilong Chen

“…To address this, this study presents a carbon neutrality benefit assessment model based on building lifecycle theory. The model quantifies the carbon emissions of typical public buildings utilizing aboveground/underground space and assesses the carbon sink impacts of green lands. …”
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University students’ attitudes towards the values of physical culture and sport as indicators of their social development by P. A. Kislyakov, T. T.T. Nguyen, M. S. Belov, O. A. Silaeva, E. A. Shmeleva

“…Practical significance. The theoretical and empirical findings of this study can be beneficial for the development of courses in psychology, sports pedagogy, and social psychology.…”
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Transition to the sustainable supply chains: (on the example of PJSC Uralkali) by Strimovskaya Anna, Ryumkina Kseniya, Presnyakova Olga

“…Recommendations have been developed for the application of logistics theory models to solve these problems, taking into account the achievement of sustainable development goals. …”
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Impact of lifestyle factors on oral cancer risk and prevention: Oral cancer epidemiology by Iadalin Ryntathiang, N. Aravindha Babu, Silambarasan Tamil Selvan, Mukesh Kumar Dharmalingam Jothinathan

“…Epidemiological transition theory is a rational tool that makes it possible to understand contemporary public health issues. …”
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Analysis of acoustic field characteristics of mesoscale eddies throughout their complete life cycle by Xiaodong Ma, Lei Zhang, Weishuai Xu, Maolin Li

“…Utilizing the BELLHOP ray theory model, this investigation scrutinizes the acoustic field characteristics of a cyclonic eddy and a typical anticyclonic eddy (CE-AE) pair exhibiting complete life cycles in the Northwest Pacific. …”
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A modeling of budget optimization for the strategic plan of universities by different faculties: a case study in Allameh Tabataba'i University by Hassan Rashidi, Morteza Khorsandi, Fatemeh Shams

“…These nine activities include 1) publishing a book, 2) publishing an internal article, 3) publishing an external article, 4) holding a theory session, 5) holding a meeting to solve problems and a promotional session, 6) implementing educational plans, 7) holding internal and external conferences, 8) holding internal and external workshops and meetings, and 9) other activities.Originality/Value: Implementing this model and performing sensitivity analysis on its important parameters will bring acceptable and effective results for the support of faculty officials as well as managers of the university's strategic plan.…”
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Measuring high-efficiency perfect composite vortex beams with reflective metasurfaces in microwave band by Hong Jing, Ni Mengyi, Zhang Zhengping, Hu Zheng-Da, Wang Jicheng, Shen Xiaopeng, Wang Xiong, Li Mengmeng, Khakhomov Sergei

“…We introduce the qualified equivalent circuit model based on the theory of transmission line to design the meta-atom of the structure. …”
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Shock Breakouts from Compact Circumstellar Medium Surrounding Core-collapse Supernova Progenitors May Contribute Significantly to the Observed ≳10 TeV Neutrino Background by Eli Waxman, Tal Wasserman, Eran O. Ofek, Avishay Gal-Yam

“…SNe producing  >1 neutrino event in a 1 km ^2 detector are expected at a rate of  ≲0.1 yr ^−1 . A quantitative theory describing the evolution of the electromagnetic spectrum during a breakout, as the radiation-mediated shock is transformed into a collisionless one, is required to enable (i) using data from upcoming surveys that will systematically detect large numbers of young,  <1 day old SNe to determine the preexplosion mass-loss history of the SN progenitor population, and (ii) a quantitative determination of the neutrino luminosity and spectrum.…”
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Near-orientation deformation banding formation mechanism of Al-Mg-Mn-Er alloy by Hongfu Yang, Mengnie Li, Yaru Wu, Shumeng Lu, Rensong Huang, Shanju Zheng, Xiaohong Yuan, Yonghua Duan

“…This mechanism provides a preliminary theory for regulating Σ3 grain boundaries and introduces a novel method to enhance the performance of aluminum alloys.…”
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Research of Thermal Effect of Cable-Stayed Bridge with a Separated Side-Box Steel-Concrete Composite Girder under Solar Radiation by Han-hao Zhang, Pei-zhi Wang, Shuanhai He, Yuan Li, Ke-fan Chen, Nan-nan Sun

“…In this paper, the beam element and mixed element models are combined with the theory of transient heat transfer analysis and meteorology; this approach is adopted to carry out a thermodynamic analysis of a related bridge project. …”
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