Science Teachers’ ICT Use Frequency and the Barriers They Were Exposed by Fatma TAŞKIN EKİCİ, Seçil DEMİRHAN, İzzet KARA, Erhan EKİCİ

“…Developments in ICTs effect construct and function of educational initiatives and institutions and in the same time, change the expectations of several sectors (e.g. economy, industry and communication) from educational institutions. …”
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Relay selection algorithm based on selfish behavior analysis in ultra-dense D2D by Yijun WANG, Youxu ZHANG, Dakun LIU, Guifen CHEN

“…In ultra-dense D2D communication, the current relay selection schemes mainly assume that the relay device has the initiative to participate in data forwarding, but some rational relay devices may delay or refuse to forward due to their own considerations, thus affecting the user experience.From the perspective of selfish behavior of relay devices, a method to identify selfish relay devices in D2D communication was proposed, and then an ultra-dense D2D relay selection algorithm based on selfish behavior analysis was proposed.Firstly, three relay identification attribute factors, namely joint interest degree (JID), forwarding history ratio (FHR) and relay physical state (RPS) were defined, and their weights were calculated by triangular fuzzy function to identify relay devices with selfish behavior.Secondly, based on the TOPSIS (technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution) method, the final relay equipment selection scheme relay was realized.Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm can identify selfish relay devices more effectively in D2D communication.Compared with other relay selection algorithms, the proposed algorithm has made significant progress in the aspects of D2D communication forwarding success rate, system average throughput and average time delay.…”
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Nexuses of critical minerals recovery from e-waste by Abdel Mohsen O. Mohamed

“… Critical minerals (CMs) are essential for the development and function of renewable energy technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries, and for utilization in other industrial sectors, such as high-tech., automotive, information technology, aerospace, and defense. …”
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The latest result on UHE-photons at the Pierre Auger Observatory by Savina Pierpaolo

“…In this contribution, an overview of current activities related to the search for UHE photons is shown, using more than 15 years of data from the Pierre Auger Observatory. …”
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MCBA-MVACGAN: A Novel Fault Diagnosis Method for Rotating Machinery Under Small Sample Conditions by Wenhan Huang, Xiangfeng Zhang, Hong Jiang, Zhenfa Shao, Yu Bai

“…Finally, the objective function is reconstructed by independent classification loss to improve the ability of model data generation. …”
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The implementation of neo- and nonbinary pronouns: a review of current research and future challenges by Emma A. Renström

“…This review is structured as follows: I will first describe the general function of pronouns and discuss the interplay between language, gender, and cognition in relation to pronouns. …”
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Characteristics of non-drinking adolescents: a longitudinal Swedish study by Karin Boson, Sabina Vlasman, Kristina Berglund

“…Non-drinkers were consistently characterized by fewer social interactions, less positive attitudes towards alcohol, a lower probability of using other drugs, and fewer conduct problems from 14 to 17 years, which may imply a more introverted personality function. This study contributes insights into predicting factors linked to alcohol abstinence in adolescence, particularly the characteristics of non-drinking adolescents in a society where a declining trend of alcohol consumption is emerging.…”
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The presence of meaning in life and character strengths as protective factors of anxious-depressive symptoms in adolescents from Spain and Russia during the COVID-19 pandemic by Svetlana Shub, Gabriel G. de la Torre, Alvaro Rodriguez-Mora, José M. Mestre

“…The results showed that in both samples, zest, gratitude, and love were the most robust predictors of depression symptoms; zest, hope, and love in girls, and self-regulation, hope, and presence of MiL in boys more robustly predicted anxiety symptoms. The findings provide data on the resilience function of CS and the presence of MiL during the COVID-19 pandemic and have important preventive practical implications.…”
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La balance et le caducée : l’enseignement du droit dans les écoles de rhétorique à Rome durant la République et l’Empire by Ralph Evêque

“…However, if the sources are examined more closely, it becomes clear that the teaching of rhetoric is not completely empty of legal knowledge. …”
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The mathematics of market timing. by Guy Metcalfe

“…Put another way, simple math says market timing is more likely to lose than to win-even before accounting for costs. …”
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Treatment of Municipal Wastewater in a Fixed Aerated Bed: Use of Natural Fibrous Materials by Murugesan Manikkampatti Palanisamy, Minar Mohamed Lebbai, M. Venkata Ratnam

“…In the course of this experiment, the coir fibre was discovered to be marginally more effective in comparison to the areca husk.…”
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Beyond negative valence: 2-week administration of a serotonergic antidepressant enhances both reward and effort learning signals. by Jacqueline Scholl, Nils Kolling, Natalie Nelissen, Michael Browning, Matthew F S Rushworth, Catherine J Harmer

“…Our results highlight both a specific function in learning for serotonin and the importance of studying its role across longer timescales.…”
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Dynamic activity changes in transcription factors: Unlocking the mechanisms regulating physiological changes in the brain by Kentaro Abe

“…Quantitative measurement of TF activity during the development, function, and dysfunction of the brain is essential for gaining a deeper understanding of the regulatory mechanisms governing gene expression during these processes. …”
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Use of Nebulized Amphotericin B in the Treatment of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis in Cystic Fibrosis by M. Proesmans, F. Vermeulen, M. Vreys, K. De Boeck

“…Inhaled AMB may be an alternative to commonly used adjunctive antifungal therapy in the treatment of ABPA. More data are needed on safety and efficacy.…”
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Gender differences in oxyhemoglobin (oxy-Hb) changes during drawing interactions in romantic couples: an fNIRS study by Xinxin Huang, Limin Bai, Yantong Chen, Hongsen Cui, Lishen Wang

“…Our findings indicated that males (vs. females) exhibited more pronounced oxy-Hb concentrations in Broca’s area, motor area, sensorimotor cortex, and temporal lobe areas than women in an interactive drawing task, suggesting a heightened goal-oriented engagement in social interaction. …”
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A Study on the Hybrid Mount against Vibration and Shock for Naval Ships by Seok-Jun Moon, Jeong-Seok Kwak, Jung-Hoon Chung, Yong-Jin Ji, Jeong-Sik Yoon, Seung-Bok Choi, Hyun-Yup Lee, Woo-Jin Jung, Dock-Jong Ki

“…One of the approaches is to install the passive mountings between machinery and a flexible supporting structure. More advanced performance has become necessary recently so far as at high frequencies in order to retain the stealth function of certain types of naval vessels.…”
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Critical Fluid Injection Volumes for Uncontrolled Fracture Ascent by Timothy Davis, Eleonora Rivalta, Torsten Dahm

“…We discuss competing mechanisms promoting fracture arrest, whose quantitative study could help to assess more comprehensively the safety of hydrofracturing operations.…”
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Innovative Approaches of Optimization Methods Used in Geothermal Power Plants: Artificial Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms by Özgür Özer, Harun Kemal Öztürk

“…The computational method, using genetic algorithms with artificial neural networks as the fitness function, has identified the optimal operating conditions, achieving a 39.41% increase in net power output. …”
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Multipath Branch Model-Aided Differential Evolution Algorithm Based on Regional Error by Yang Liu, Yi-Xuan Zhang, Zhong-Chao Lin, Yu-Jia Zou

“…The key innovations include: A novel combination model integrating Gaussian process, multilayer perceptron, and radial basis function. Compared with the traditional single model, the combination model can deal with complex and diverse optimization problems more effectively and has stronger robustness and versatility. …”
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Theoretical studies of the k-strong Roman domination problem by Nikolić B., Djukanović M., Grbić M.

“…The concept of Roman domination has been a subject of intrigue for more than two decades, with the fundamental Roman domination problem standing out as one of the most significant challenges in this field. …”
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