New Oscillation Results of Second-Order Damped Dynamic Equations with p-Laplacian on Time Scales by Yang-Cong Qiu, Qi-Ru Wang

“…By employing a generalized Riccati technique and functions in some function classes for integral averaging, we derive new oscillation criteria of second-order damped dynamic equation with p-Laplacian on time scales of the form (rtφγ(xΔ(t)))Δ+ptφγ(xΔ(t))+f(t,x(g(t)))=0, where the coefficient function p(t) may change sign. …”
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Statistical Analysis of Public Sentiment on the Ghanaian Government: A Machine Learning Approach by John Andoh, Louis Asiedu, Anani Lotsi, Charlotte Chapman-Wardy

“…Through natural language processing and machine learning techniques, unstructured data forms from these sources can be analyzed using traditional statistical learning. …”
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A Low-Overhead and High-Security Scan Design Based on Scan Obfuscation by Weizheng Wang, Xingxing Gong, Shuo Cai, Jiamin Liu, Xiangqi Wang

“…In the case of a pipelined AES circuit, with a total test key and obfuscation key length of 128, the area overhead is as low as 0.07%, and the probability of a successful brute-force attack is only <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$2.9\times 10 ^{-39}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>.…”
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Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis of Significant Parameters for Superlarge Diameter Shield Excavation by Elton J. Chen, Yang-Yang Chen, Lin-Chun Wei, Han-Bin Luo

“…In this paper, we (i) utilize a BIM-based big data platform (BIM-BDP) to manage the essential construction data of tunnel project in digital format; (ii) adopt the global sensitivity analysis (SA) to recognize significant parameters for shield excavation based on polynomial chaos expansion (PCE)–extended Fourier amplitude sensitivity test (eFAST) model; and (iii) employ the uncertainty analysis (UA) to discover the correlation between significant parameters from the data of the BIM-BDP. …”
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Human genetic engineering and social justice in South Africa: Moltmann and human dignity by M. Kotzé

“…In this contribution, I argue that the notion of justice as fairness, put forward by Rawls, and the focus on human dignity in Moltmann’s theology can help address the bioethical challenges of genetic engineering in the context of inequality, specifically in South Africa. …”
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Health-related quality of life, lifestyle habits and chronic pain in individuals with knee pain – a 2-year follow-up study by Charlotte Sylwander, Emma Haglund, Ingrid Larsson, Maria L. E. Andersson

“…HRQoL was measured via the Short-Form General Health Survey (SF-36), and lifestyle habits included questions on overweight, physical activity, diet, alcohol and tobacco use. …”
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Wetlands as a Tool for Water Treatment by Jay Capasso, Lisa Krimsky, Jehangir Bhadha

“…This 7-page fact sheet written by Jay Capasso, Lisa Krimsky, and Jehangir Bhadha and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation provides a general overview of the function and structure of large-scale treatment wetlands and the services they provide. …”
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Mer enn konsepter: Utforsking av sammenheng mellom lærerstudenters praksiserfaringer og lærerforventninger med metrisk og ikke-metrisk analyse by Sigve Høgheim, Eirik S. Jenssen

“…Vi stiller spørsmål ved om disse metodene, som ikke tester grunnleggende empiriske antakelser og ikke gir innsikt om personer eller teorier, virkelig er fordelaktige. For å utforske dette, har vi undersøkt praksiserfaringer og lærerforventninger blant lærerstudenter (n = 132). …”
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Telemedicina como protagonista na inserção de novas tecnologias em saúde by Andreza Ribeiro Pinho, Antônio Sérgio de Aguiar Reges, Ana Emília Souza de Holanda Vieira

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BORDER MANAGEMENT, ARMED BANDITRY AND TERRORISM MITIGATION IN NIGERIA by ODE AGI OKO

“… The greatest social, human and economic challenge facing Nigeria today is the menace of both international, national and local terrorism that is adversely aided by strong force of religious extremism, porosity of borderline and cross-border security challenges and crime in its highest wave. …”
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O Efeito da convergência brasileira às IFRS no gerenciamento de resultados das empresas abertas brasileiras não financeiras by Marta Cristina Pelucio Grecco

“…Conclui- se que não houve alteração no gerenciamento de resultados no Brasil, por meio de apropriações discricionárias, após a convergência às IFRS. Adicionalmente, foram encontradas evidências de que empresas brasileiras maiores e mais endividadas apresentam menor gerenciamento de resultados e não foram encontradas evidências de restrição do gerenciamento em empresas auditadas por Big Four.…”
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Genotoxicity Studies of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) in the Brain of Mice by Hanan R. H. Mohamed, Nahed A. Hussien

“…Moreover, Comet assay revealed the apoptotic DNA fragmentation, while PCR-SSCP pattern and direct sequencing showed point mutation of Presenilin 1 gene at exon 5, gene linked to inherited forms of the Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, from these findings, the present study concluded that TiO2NPs is genotoxic and mutagenic to brain tissue which in turn might lead to Alzheimer’s disease incidence.…”
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Ibadan In Ibadan: The University and The City by Toyin Falola

“… The University has served as the source of intellectual prowess of the nation and has constantly either produced great personalities in different walks of life or added to their scholastic formation or expansion. Second is the beautiful city of Ibadan, which has constantly reminded Nigerians of their heritage and served as a reference point of how progressive the existence of the town and gown can be. …”
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Selected Parameters of Nutritional and Pro-Health Value in the Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) Muscle Tissue by J. Kłobukowski, K. Skibniewska, K. Janowicz, F. Kłobukowski, E. Siemianowska, E. Terech-Majewska, J. Szarek

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The critical role of anthropology in attaining happiness: An Islamic perspective by Agha-Mohammadi Morteza

“…Instead, the attainment of each stage only intensifies the desire for higher forms of perfection. The ultimate and most distinctive form of human perfection is achieved through the attainment of divine love. …”
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Robert Marteau ou la résistance catholique en poésie by Gérard Fabre

“…Face à l’extension de ces pouvoirs à tous les domaines de la création, Robert Marteau trouve en cette présence la force de sauvegarder les arcanes ancestraux d’où les arts et la littérature commencent et s’épanouissent, du cœur de la tradition à celui de la modernité.…”
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High-Speed Aircraft Stability and Control Metrics by Timothy T. Takahashi, Jack A. Griffin, Ramana V. Grandhi

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Influence of Blasting Vibration on Young Concrete Bridge: A Case Study of Yesanhe Super Large Bridge by Ming Chen, Jun Zhang, Wenbo Lu, Peng Yan, Ke Deng

“…Influence of blasting vibration on young concrete structure is an important issue in the field of hydropower engineering, transportation, and so forth. Based on influence of blasting excavation on concrete pouring progress of box girder in nearby Yesanhe Super Large Bridge, which is located in Hubei Province of China, a method combining field test and numerical simulation is used to study influence of blasting vibration on young concrete super large bridge. …”
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Ti år med Nordisk tidsskrift for pedagogikk og kritikk by Ilmi Willbergh, Pål Aarsand

“… I år er det ti år siden Maria Øksnes, Einar Sundsdal og Lars Løvlie startet opp Nordisk tidsskrift for pedagogikk og kritikk. I tidsskriftets første leder fremhevet redaktørene at utdanning er et politisk slagfelt der ulike synspunkter, agendaer, ideologier, meninger og erfaringer møtes. …”
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Research of the Laser Cladding and Wear-resistance of Worn Surface of Heavy Load Gear of Mining Machine by Zhao Ning, Tao Li, Guo Hui, Zhang Mengqi

“…Finally a conclusion can be drawn,the re-manufacturing tooth surface produced by rectangular spot laser cladding has excellent wear resistance property,there is a high quality metallurgical bonding formed between laser cladding layer and the substrate gear,thus the work surface of gear has reached and surpassed the new product and properly matched the green re-manufacturing standard.…”
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