A Fast Optimization Method for Reliability and Performance of Cloud Services Composition Application by Zhao Wu, Naixue Xiong, Yannong Huang, Qiong Gu, Chunyang Hu, Zhongbo Wu, Bo Hang

“…At first, a reliability and performance model for cloud service composition application based on the multiple state system theory is presented. Then the reliability and performance definition based on universal generating function is proposed. …”
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The Existence of the Indonesian Christian Church (GKI) Bondowoso, 1962-2019 by Dewi Salindri, Ratna Endang Widuatie, Wana Arta

“…Employing a sociological approach and functionalism theory, to analyze the social functions of the church within its community as well as the interactions between the church and other social institutions. …”
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Research on the influence path of red tourism experience on tourists’ well-being: based on the chain mediating role of tourists’ emotion and national identity by Huiling Zhou, Qianru Zhang, Lu Lu, Yajun Jiang, Ke Wu

“…Methods Based on the stimulus-organic-response (SOR) theory and taking tourists’ emotion and national identity as the mediating factors, this study researched on the mechanism of tourists’ well-being in red tourism by constructing a structural equation model of red tourism experience and tourists’ well-being. …”
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Analysis of Soil Resistance under Horizontal Load of Rigid Antislide Pile by Zhenyu Song, Yuanyuan Kong, Siqi Wang, Weifeng Zhao, Lu Chen, Kai Feng

“…In order to study the bearing characteristics and failure mechanism of the rigid antislide pile under horizontal load, the stress of rigid antislide pile under transverse axial large displacement load is analyzed by using elastic-plastic theory, finite element analysis, and model test. The theoretical formula of the proximal plastic earth pressure near the pile with the depth of soil under the horizontal force is obtained. …”
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Analisis Keterlambatan Pengembalian Buku di Perpustakaan Pusat Grha Kandaga Universitas Padjadjaran by Rumaisha Nur Farriza, Nadia Nila Farodisa, Prijana Prijana, Evi Nursanti Rukmana

“…This study uses a quantitative approach to test a theory and prove a hypothesis. Variable X is the users' attitude, while variable Y is the action of returning books late. …”
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Heuristic UTD Solution for Antennas Near a Complex Platform by Awika Pimpatang, Titipong Lertwiriyaprapa, Chuwong Phongcharoenpanich

“…This paper is aimed at developing an approximate and relatively simple but closed-form uniform geometrical theory of diffraction (UTD) solution for describing the radiated and scattered fields by an antenna near a complex platform consisting of a three-dimensional (3-D) thin material-coated metallic surface, including edges and corners. …”
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New Bridge Weigh-in-Motion System Using Piezo-Bearing by Jinkyo F. Choo, Dong-Ho Ha, Seok-Gi Chang, Dong-Ho Lee, Chang-Beck Cho

“…The numerical example shows that the identification of the characteristics of the vehicle crossing the bridge can be realized based simply upon the theory of mechanics using the time histories of the measured reaction forces instead of the deformation of the bridge.…”
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A Critical Review on the Book Child’s Literature in Iran: The University Textbook by Amir Hossein Zanjanbar, Ayoob Moradi

“…A book has a scientific function to the extent that it can present the paradigms of a theory to the reader in a systematic hierarchy. Therefore, the main purpose of this article is to examine the method of systematizing the paradigms introduced in the book. …”
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Thermoelectric properties of a quantum dot attached to normal metal and topological superconductor by Piotr Trocha, Thibaut Jonckheere, Jérôme Rech, Thierry Martin

“…The thermoelectric coefficients, including electric conductance, Seebeck coefficient (thermopower), heat conductance, and figure of merit, are calculated by means of the non-equilibrium Green’s function technique and the temperature dependence of the superconducting gap is considered within the BCS theory. We also consider the system out of equilibrium working as a heat engine. …”
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Contribution of Ash Content Related to Methane Adsorption Behaviors of Bituminous Coals by Yanyan Feng, Wen Yang, Wei Chu

“…The Dubinin-Astakhov model and the Polanyi potential theory were employed to fit the experimental data. …”
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Presenting the Model of the Current and Desirable State of the Family Economics Curriculum in the Second Level of High School in Iran by Seyed Ali Hosseini, Abbas Gholtash, Mokhtar Ranjbar

“…Methods: The qualitative segment of the study adhered to grounded theory, while the quantitative aspect adopted a descriptive survey approach. …”
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A Novel Spectrometer for Measuring Laser-Produced Plasma X-Ray in Inertial Confinement Fusion by Zhu Gang, Xiong Xian-cai, Zhong Xian-xin, Yang Yan

“…In order to diagnose laser-plasma distribution in space and evolution in time, an elliptical curved crystal spectrometer has been developed and applied to diagnose X-ray of laser-produced plasma in 0.2~2.46 nm region. According to the theory of Bragg diffraction, four kinds of crystal including LiF, PET, MiCa, and KAP were chosen as dispersive elements. …”
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Study on Connectivity Mechanism and Robustness of Three-Dimensional Pore Network of Sandstone by Guannan Liu, Xiaopeng Pei, Dayu Ye, Feng Gao, Zongqing Zhou, Chenglu Gao

“…In this paper, based on the complex network theory and CT scanning technology, sandstone is used as an example to study the structural characteristics of the rock network with different porosities. …”
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Transient pulsed discharge preparation of graphene aerogel supports asymmetric Cu cluster catalysts promote CO2 electroreduction by Kaiyuan Liu, Hao Shen, Zhiyi Sun, Qiang Zhou, Guoqiang Liu, Zhongti Sun, Wenxing Chen, Xin Gao, Pengwan Chen

“…We elucidate the key reaction intermediates and mechanisms on Cu4O-Cu/C2O1 moieties through in situ testing and density functional theory calculations. This study provides an innovative approach to balancing activity and stability in asymmetric-structure catalysts for energy conversion.…”
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Dynamic Gust Load Analysis for Rotors by Yuting Dai, Linpeng Wang, Chao Yang, Xintan Zhang

“…Based on a large deflection beam theory, an aeroelastic model for isolated helicopter rotors in the time domain is constructed. …”
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An Interview-Based Study of Pioneering Experiences in Teaching and Learning Complex Systems in Higher Education by Joseph T. Lizier, Michael S. Harré, Melanie Mitchell, Simon DeDeo, Conor Finn, Kristian Lindgren, Amanda L. Lizier, Hiroki Sayama

“…Our discussions explored approaches to curriculum design, how theories/models/frameworks of teaching and learning informed decisions and experience, how diversity in student backgrounds was addressed, and assessment task design. …”
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When Women with Cystic Fibrosis Become Mothers: Psychosocial Impact and Adjustments by Sophie L. Cammidge, Alistair J. A. Duff, Gary J. Latchford, Christine Etherington

“…Transcriptions were analysed using Grounded Theory. Analysis revealed three core categories: (i) “Living with CF”: how becoming a mother impacted on health and treatment adherence, requiring a change in support from the CF team, (ii) “Becoming a Mother”: balancing issues common to new mothers with their CF, and (iii) “Pooling Personal Resources”: coping strategies in managing the dual demands of child and CF care. …”
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Tracing the origin of Traditional Chinese Medicine diet nursing (中医饮食护理溯源) by WANG Yali (王亚丽), ZHANG Kaiye (张凯烨), TANG Ling (唐玲), WEI Yongchun (魏永春), E Haiyan (鄂海燕), JIANG Jing (姜婧)

“…TCM diet nursing is a method to study the performance of food under the guidance of TCM theory, and reasonably allocate meals according to the nature, taste, meridian and function of food, so as to maintain health and strengthen the body, prevent aging and fight aging. …”
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Social Networking Sites: A panacea for enhancing productivity in the organisation during Covid-19 crisis, the case of tourism SMEs in South Africa by Blessing Mbatha

“…As a result, Roger’s Diffusion of Innovations Theory proved to be most applicable as it offers a relevant analytical framework for the dissemination and adoption of technology. …”
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Barriers to Testing and Treatment for Chagas Disease among Latino Immigrants in Georgia by Rebecca M. Minneman, Monique M. Hennink, Andrea Nicholls, Sahar S. Salek, Francisco S. Palomeque, Amina Khawja, Lauren C. Albor, Chester C. Pennock, Juan S. Leon

“…In this qualitative study, eleven focus group discussions were conducted with 82 Latino immigrants, including migrant farm workers. Grounded theory was used to collect and analyze the data to develop an inductive conceptual framework to explain the context and process of seeking healthcare for CD amongst this at-risk population. …”
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