Semiotic knowledge about mass communication Umberto Eco and problems of comprehension of digital reality by T. Smirnova, I. Unzhakova

“…Classical sociological theories have enormous potential for explaining social objects, phenomena, and processes, including those taking place in a modern informational society. …”
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Nature of Science Lessons, Argumentation and Scientific Discussions among Students in Science Class: A Case Study in a Successful School by Elif Ozturk, Sukran Ucus

“…The results were grouped under the following aspects: objectives of science education, science teaching methods of teachers in their science class, materials used while teaching and teachers’ approaches for being successful in science. …”
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Nacionalismo militarista cotidiano en las escuelas de la dictadura chilena: usos rituales de los actos cívicos y las efemérides (1973-1980) by Sebastián Neut Aguayo, Pablo Neut Aguayo

“…Objective: This article analyzes how the Chilean dictatorship tried to instill a militaristic nationalism in the country’s school’s daily life, showing how this nationalism was reappropriated and, in some cases, resisted by part of the student body and the teaching staff. …”
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The liminal space between hope and grief: The phenomenon of uncertainty as experienced by people living with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. by Eva C van Reenen, Inge A M van Nistelrooij, Leo H Visser, Janet W K de Beukelaar, Stephan T F M Frequin, Alistair R Niemeijer

“…In comparison, existential uncertainty has been under-researched, even though it might pose a greater burden to those experiencing it.<h4>Objective</h4>To understand the lived experience of uncertainty for people living with relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis.…”
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Theoretical and methodological foundations of forming meta-competencies in project-oriented training of the techno-social space of the higher education institution by T. N. Kameneva, V. A. Shevyrev

“…The research purpose is to provide a theoretical and methodological justification of the formation and development of meta-competence from the standpoint of a non-classical competence approach and modern concepts of management design. The objectives are the following: to give a brief overview of existing theories and models of intelligence (factorial, cognitive, mixed); to identify the most promising model (J.P. …”
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Perceived causes of cancer in a rural community of Ethiopia: a qualitative study by Abigiya Wondimagegnehu, Muluken Gizaw, Lidya Genene Abebe, Brhanu Teka, Andreas M. Kaufmann, Tamrat Abebe, Shannon A. McMahon, Adamu Addissie, Eva J. Kantelhardt

“…Background Although cancer incidence and mortality are rising in Ethiopia, lay and health professional perceptions of the disease remain limited. Objective To explore perceptions of cancer, including its causes, signs and symptoms, and transmission within a rural community in Ethiopia. …”
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Improved Dark Channel Defogging Algorithm for Defect Detection in Underwater Structures by Longsheng Bao, Chunyan Zhao, Xingwei Xue, Ling Yu

“…After actual operational verification, the improved image dehazing and parallel boundary screening algorithms can achieve better application results to detect underwater structure defects and disease statistics. The objective evaluation shows that the DR algorithm facilitates image processing, can obtain relatively high-quality target images, and can solve the problems of time-consuming and labor-intensive detection of underwater structures, with significant risks and limitations. …”
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Systemic Poverty Modelling: Case of Central Asia by F. I. Arzhaev, V. Y. Andriukhin, D. V. Saprynskaya

“…Poverty is one of the most controversial issues in the academic discourse. The numerous theories and their different interpretations make theoretical approaches to poverty applicable to achieve different goals but not the one of its eradication. …”
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Evaluation of Urban Composite Carbon Sink Value: A Case Study of Shenyang by Tiemao SHI, Di WANG, Yu TANG, Peiying LI

“…ObjectiveIn view of the urgent necessity to achieve the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals and establish an effective ecological compensation system, it is of crucial significance to evaluate the carbon sink value. …”
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