When own interest stands against the “greater good” – Decision randomization in ethical dilemmas of autonomous systems that involve their user’s self-interest by Anja Bodenschatz

“…Autonomous systems (ASs) decide upon ethical dilemmas and their artificial intelligence as well as situational settings become more and more complex. However, to study common-sense morality concerning ASs abstracted dilemmas on autonomous vehicle (AV) accidents are a common tool. …”
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Efficient Rollout Algorithms for Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling with a Flexible Project Structure and Uncertain Activity Durations by Chunlai Yu, Xiaoming Wang, Qingxin Chen

“…To improve the computational efficiency of the rollout algorithms, only the best-performing priority rules are employed for action evaluation, and the common random numbers technique is also incorporated. …”
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Teaching-learning strategies on patient safety in higher education institutions: a scoping review by Nicole Ferreira Netto, Vanessa Albuquerque Alvim de Paula, Marcelo Carneiro, Vilanice Alves de Araújo Püschel, Fábio da Costa Carbogim, André Luiz Silva Alvim

“…Conclusions: the most commonly used teaching-learning strategies were clinical simulation and courses on patient safety.…”
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Settlement analysis of the large-dimensional shallow foundations founded on sand by Rakić Dragoslav, Milosavljević Marija, Đurić Tina, Matić Anđelko, Ljubojev Milenko

“…This work presents the most commonly used semi-empirical methods for calculating the foundation settlement on sandy soils, and it analyzes the results obtained using different approaches (Schmertmann et al., 1970, 1978; Schultze and Sherif, 1973; Janbu et al., 1956), including the numerical simulations in the Settle3 program, which combines the simplicity of one-dimensional settlement analysis with the visualization capabilities of more modern three-dimensional programs. …”
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Status of technology utilization in science-based instruction in selected schools in Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Philippines by Arra C Arellano, Leonel P Lumogdang

“…The results showed that laptops, desktop computers, printers, USB flash drives, and speakers were commonly used technological tools. Moreover, the science teachers were moderately skilled in utilizing technology in science-based instruction. …”
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Benchmarking retention, progression, and graduation rates in undergraduate higher education across different time windows by Osama A. Marzouk

“…Students’ retention rates (RR), students’ progression rates (PR), and students’ graduation rates (GR) are statistical figures commonly used in higher education to monitor the performance of higher education institutions (HEI), academic programs (courses), or their students. …”
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PEMBUATAN WEBSITE NAGARI LUBUK KARAK SEBAGAI IMPLEMENTASI DARI GERAKAN INDONESIA MELAYANI by Reinaldo Shandev Pratama, Dina Putri, Azrimaidaliza Azrimaidaliza

“… Website is a feature that is commonly used for various purposes, ranging from the actualization of individuals, business institutions in dealing with the community of users of services or products, to become a digital face for official agencies such as government. …”
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English teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge in the implementation of learner-centered role-play: a case study of curriculum and policy reforms in China by Tebatso Namanyane, Md Mirajur Rhaman Shaoan

“…Their PCK for role-play was found to be influenced chiefly by disciplinary knowledge, professional development programs, and craft of knowledge.…”
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Electromechanical Battery EMB Mass Minimization taking into Account its Electrical Machines Rotor Energy by Podgornovs Andrejs, Sipovichs Antons

“…For the electromagnetic field calculation process some more commonly used magnetization curve approximation methods are described, and the machine calculation time is tested for different numbers of calculations.…”
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On Problem of National Self-Determination of Autochthonous Peoples by Example of Southern Russia Regions (Late 1980s — Early 1990s) by M. V. Belozerova

“…The ethno-political processes on which the ideas of national self-determination were based include the growth of ethnic consciousness, “the politicization” of ethnicity, the change of ideological paradigms, the institutional activity of national elites, the formation of national revival programs, and myth-making. The author reveals the significant commonality of myths (“search for the enemy,” “loss” of national culture and other theses) and differences based on the historical and ethnic memory of each nation. …”
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Thematic Content Analysis of Studies Using Generalizability Theory by Gülşen Taşdelen Teker, Neşe Güler

“…While a small subset of studies features mixed design, a largegroup features crossed design, with individuals as the object of measurement.The computer program most commonly used in analyses is EduG. The majority ofstudies use balanced design. …”
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Prosocial Norms as a Positive Youth Development Construct: A Conceptual Review by Andrew M. H. Siu, Daniel T. L. Shek, Ben Law

“…Lastly, while training of interpersonal competence (e.g., empathy, moral reasoning, etc.) was commonly used in the youth development, their effectiveness was not systematically evaluated. …”
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The diagnostic algorithm in pre-invasive cervical lesions by Mihai-George Loghin, Oana Denisa Balalau, Nicolae Bacalbasa, Adriana Vasilache, Octavian Gabriel Olaru, Andrei Vasilache, Anca Daniela Stanescu

“…This is possible and easy to access through national health programs.…”
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Evaluation of Insecticide Toxicity and Enzymatic Detoxification in Neonate Larvae of European Grapevine Moth, Lobesia botrana Denis & Schiff. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) by Cafer Turgut, Serhan Mermer, Leyla Didem Kozacı, Melis Yalçın

“…In the present study, the efficacy of five commonly used insecticides (chlorpyrifos-ethyl, emamectin benzoate, indoxacarb, lambda-cyhalothrin, and spinosad) was evaluated in two field populations (AL and SAR) from Manisa, Turkey. …”
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Contextualizing Wilson’s Information Behavior model in Seeking Indigenous Information for HIV prevention among Adolescents in Secondary schools, Uganda by Olivia Nina, Rugambwa, Lyaka, Martha, Mutibwa, Lois Nankya

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Methylphenidate versus placebo for fatigue in patients with advanced cancer: the MePFAC randomised controlled trial by Patrick Stone, Ollie Minton, Alison Richardson, Peter Buckle, Zinat E Enayat, Louise Marston, Nick Freemantle

“…Funding This synopsis presents independent research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme as award number 15/46/02. Plain language summary Fatigue is a common and distressing symptom experienced by patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care, for which there are few treatments available. …”
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An Improved Reference Paper Collection System Using Web Scraping with Three Enhancements by Tresna Maulana Fahrudin, Nobuo Funabiki, Komang Candra Brata, Inzali Naing, Soe Thandar Aung, Amri Muhaimin, Dwi Arman Prasetya

“…Nowadays, accessibility to academic papers has been significantly improved with electric publications on the internet, where <i>open access</i> has become common. At the same time, it has increased workloads in literature surveys for researchers who usually manually download PDF files and check their contents. …”
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Non-genetic mechanisms in cancer evolution: senescence, unicellularization, and cycles of stemness recovery by Vladimir F. Niculescu

“… All germlines—including those of humans, protists, cancer, and metazoans—are capable of proliferating through asymmetric cell division, giving rise to committed stem cells. Their common evolutionarily roots trace back to the hypoxic germline of the last common ancestor of amoebozoans, metazoans, and fungi, referred to as the Ur-germline. …”
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An Opinion on Unjustifiably Ill-fated Words and Twisted Connotations Uses in Management and Workplace Organization by Gertrude-Emilia Costin, Stefan A. Neculai

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Chronic thalamic recordings for idiopathic generalized epilepsy and Lennox–Gastaut syndrome: Ictal and interictal electrophysiological findings by Katie L. Bullinger, Angela N. Crudele, Martha J. Morrell, Lise Johnson

“…In IGE participants, rhythmic <13 Hz activity was the most common ictal onset pattern; spike and wave was the next most common onset pattern. …”
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