OUTSOURCING IN RETAIL by Radojko Lukić

“…Starting from the developed theory and conducted practical research, this paper emphasizes the importance and specific problems of application of outsourcing the strategic technique in the modern retail. …”
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The Politics of Language in Constructing Civil Identity: Case of Bosnia and Herzegovina by T. I. Popadeva

“…Drawing on constructivist social theories, the author summarizes Bosnian linguistic practices and examines them through the prism of symbolic interactionism and negative feedback systems. …”
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HIV/Aids policy by Paul Schutte

“…Thus, our objectives are the following: to describe a few theories briefly in order to provide a theoretical perspective on policy; to discuss the South African policy on HIV/Aids and the Aids council system in the North-West; to describe the situation at local and provincial levels, with the local level envisaged as the site where policy is implemented; and to provide insights into the way in which communication is working or not working between provincial and local levels, as far as effective policy formulation and implementation are concerned. …”
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Why TEI Stand-off Markup Authoring Needs Simplification by Raffaele Viglianti

“…This article argues that stand-off markup is becoming increasingly relevant to a wider range of TEI projects, partly due to recent developments in the theory of textual modeling that strongly acknowledge the multidimensional nature of text. …”
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Reflected entropy in random tensor networks. Part III. Triway cuts by Chris Akers, Thomas Faulkner, Simon Lin, Pratik Rath

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Enterprise Network Marketing Prediction Using the Optimized GA-BP Neural Network by Ruyi Yang

“…Based on the analysis of the shortcomings of the traditional BP network, this paper uses a genetic algorithm with good global search capabilities to improve the neural network. The thought and theory of optimizing the initial weight and threshold of the neural network of the GA algorithm are discussed in detail. …”
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THE ROLE OF THE MULTINATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE IN COUNTER INSURGENCY IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA: THE BOKO- HARAMINSURGENCY by ODO CHRISTOPHER UBA

“…The research uses both primary and secondary sources of data from various experts and stakeholders in Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe in the North Eastern Nigeria and Nigeria Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru near Jos Data was generated through questionnaires, interviews and Focus Group Discussions which were later analysed using descriptive method and thematic and content analysis of the secondary data. System theory was adopted and the genesis of insurgency in North Western Nigeria was traced. …”
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Damages Actions and State Aid: Time for Action at EU Level? by Clélia Jadot

“…However, this process does not only bring positive consequences, as the risk of erroneous applications of the law has increased. In theory, private damages actions for failure to comply with State aid rules should gain in importance. …”
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Fostering toleration in secondary school students through Enlightenment philosophical tales by Matt Sharpe

“…As we examine in Part 1: Theory, these works of philosophical literature were written to reach a large reading public, and engage nonexpert audiences who, like our secondary students, were not necessarily otherwise interested in philosophical questioning. …”
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Illuminating the Chaos and Obscurity: Polyphony in Fyodor Dostoevsky and Elena Ferrante by Sarah Hudspith, Olivia Santovetti

“…As well as sharing thematic similarities in their fiction, such as poverty, violence and social disorder, Dostoevsky and Ferrante both place significant emphasis on the role of the writer, through their fictional narrators and in autobiographical writings. Drawing on the theories of Mikhail Bakhtin, we analyse the way in which Dostoevsky and Ferrante use polyphonic techniques to address their shared preoccupation with the artifice of narrative and their concern for authentic writing. …”
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Construction of Generating Grinding Model and Analysis of Influencing Factor for Cycloidal Gear Tooth Surface of RV Reducer by Li Tianxing, Xing Chunrong, Wang Guofeng, Su Jianxin, Wang Huiliang, An Xiaotao, Li Jubo

“…Through the analysis of the cycloidal gear generating grinding principle,the complex motion relationship between the grinding wheel and the cycloidal gear is clarified and the model of the movement relation of the cycloidal tooth surface is established.Besides,based on the gear meshing theory and the principle of space coordinate conversion,the mathematical expression of the cycloidal gear theoretical tooth surface and the normal vector with the parameters of the grinding adjustment are deduced,which provides a theoretical basis for correcting the tooth profile error after testing.Then according to the cycloidal generating grinding model,the influence of main grinding parameters on the tooth surface error is discussed. …”
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Analysis of Kinematic Characteristic of the Arc Cutting Reciprocating Saw based on Curve Face Gear Pair by Jinhan Xin, Chao Lin, Weishan Yan, Jialiang Liu, Chunjiang He

“…By using the meshing and coordinate transformation principle of curve face gear pair, and combining with mechanical principle, gear meshing theory and modern design method, the transmission coordinate system of the compound kinematic mechanism with curve face gear pair and connecting rod is established, the motion equation of the compound kinematic mechanism is deduced, the influence of displacement, velocity and acceleration on the compound kinematic mechanism of arc cutting reciprocating saw and its variation law are analyzed. …”
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Complex Atanassov's Intuitionistic Fuzzy Relation by Abd Ulazeez M. Alkouri, Abdul Razak Salleh

“…This distance measure is used to illustrate an application of CAIFSs in solving one of the most core application areas of fuzzy set theory, which is multiattributes decision-making (MADM) problems, in complex Atanassov's intuitionistic fuzzy realm. …”
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Electronic Structure and Room Temperature of 2D Dilute Magnetic Semiconductors in Bilayer MoS2-Doped Mn by Sintayehu Mekonnen Hailemariam

“…The electronic structure and magnetic properties of manganese- (Mn-) doped bilayer (BL) molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) are studied using the density function theory (DFT) plus on-site Hubbard potential correction (U). …”
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Research Progress on Failure Probability Analysis of Earth-Rockfill Dams Based on Random Field Models by WANG Wei, LIAO Zhihao, LIAO Jielin

“…This paper reviewed relevant theories of random field models, summarized commonly used covariance and autocorrelation functions in previous research, introduced seven methods for generating random field models and their advantages and disadvantages, and explained the meaning of random field statistical characteristics. …”
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The practicality of inclusive education in Eswatini primary schools by Phumuzani Mpofu, Nhlanhla Mkhatshwa

“…The study was anchored on Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) and employed participatory action research design, a qualitative methodology, and the transformative research paradigm. …”
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Pricing Decisions in Dual-Channel Supply Chain considering Different Fairness Preferences and Low-Carbon Advertising Level by Hong Huo, Dan Luo, Zhanghua Yan, Hao He

“…This paper studies a low-carbon dual-channel supply chain based on behavioral economics, incentive theory, and optimization models to better formulate pricing decisions. …”
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Images of the Self and the Other in the Columns by Jordi Soler in the Spanish and Mexican Press by Emmy Poppe, Dagmar Vandebosch

“…Drawing on Dominique Maingueneau’s concept of ethos and on Ruth Amossy’s theory of doxa and the function of stereotypes in the presentation of the Self, this article studies the evolution of ethos in the literary journalism of the Mexican writer Jordi Soler. …”
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Analysis of the effects of COVID 19 on the operations and sustainability of SMEs in South Western region, Uganda by Arthur, Sunday, Caleb, Tamwesigire, Abanis, Turyahebwa, Siraje, Kaaya, Eliab Mpora, Byamukama

“…The study confirmed the hypothesis that the effects of COVID19 pandemic have positively affected performance, operations and sustainability of SMEs. The pecking order theory was largely supported by the study and resource based view lays the ground in explaining, sustainability, performance and operations of SMEs in Uganda. …”
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Living with Gorillas? Lessons from Batwa-Gorillas’ Convivial Relations at Bwindi Forest, Uganda by Christine, Ampumuza

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