Multi-Scenario Simulation Evaluation and Strategic Zoning of Habitat Services Based on Habitat Quality and Ecological Network: A Case Study of Lanzhou City by Jin Shi, Xianglong Tang

“…This research not only enriches the theory of land ecology but also overcomes the shortcomings in land spatial planning, addresses the practical problems of land development transformation in Lanzhou, and offers new data support and ideas for the construction of ecological cities in semi-arid regions.…”
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Information retrieval interfaces in virtual reality-A scoping review focused on current generation technology. by Maurice Schleußinger

“…The 30 documents that were relevant to the research questions include 16 distinct systems or theories. They discuss and utilise several user input technologies, ranging from controllers, voice input or hand tracking. …”
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Factors influencing academic staff satisfaction and continuous usage of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in higher education by Maria Ijaz Baig, Elaheh Yadegaridehkordi

“…This research utilized the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and the Expectation Confirmation Model (ECM) as its theoretical foundations, while also integrating ethical concerns as a significant factor. …”
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Il carteggio fra Felice Casorati e Angelo Genocchi: rinnovamento scientifico e nuovi approcci didattici nell’Italia post-unitaria - The correspondence between F. Casorati and A. G... by Arrigo Pisati

“…It is also intended to highlight how Genocchi’s contribution improved mathematical teaching at the University of Turin, as well as the original results he achieved in number theory. In this regard, after retracing their respective biographies, the panorama of mathematical teaching at the dawn of Unity will be given, without neglecting the Analysis courses they held in Pavia and Turin. …”
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Mine Geological Environment Monitoring and Risk Assessment in Arid and Semiarid Areas by Jiaqi Jin, Chicheng Yan, Yixuan Tang, Yilong Yin

“…Based on the above background, this thesis takes the coal mining area in the arid and semiarid regions as an example; applies the theories of ecology, coal mining subsidence, geodesy, and ecological restoration; uses remote sensing in synthetic aperture radar (SAR), geographic information system (GIS), and mathematical modelling to reveal the ecological evolution law of the mining area; measures the ecological damage of the mining area; and then proposes a reasonable ecological restoration strategy. …”
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Study on Model and Tests of Sheet Pile Wall with a Relieving Platform by Ming Zhang, Wei Wang, Ronghua Hu, Ziyi Wang

“…Therefore, the Earth pressure behind the bottom wall is larger than the calculated value by the Rankine theory. Finally, the displacement of the rib pillars is greater than the calculated results using the finite difference method and exceeds the standard requirements, owing to the failure of the retaining wall, and the unloading board needs to be constructed to improve the retaining wall’s behaviour. …”
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How exchange symmetry impacts performance of collective quantum heat engines by Julia Boeyens, Benjamin Yadin, Stefan Nimmrichter

“…We do this using results from representation theory to characterise the full basis of the Hilbert space and provide general tools for the description of the dynamics of such systems. …”
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Comparison of a Virtual and in-Person OSCE on Advanced Communication Skills: Qualitative Insights from Medical Student Debrief Transcripts by Alex Choi, Tanya D. Murtha, Laura J. Morrison, Jaideep S. Talwalkar

“…The findings suggest that some medical students may struggle with experiential learning in the virtual format, and have difficulty accessing or practicing their reflective observation skills based on Kolb's learning theory. Differences may be attributable to the additional cognitive load in the virtual setting, inadequate structural safeguards, and/or other limitations of virtual communication.…”
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Study on the Dynamic Problems of Double-Disk Rotor System Supported by Deep Groove Ball Bearing by Yang Liu, Jiyuan Han, Siyao Zhao, Qingyu Meng, Tuo Shi, Hui Ma

“…Based on the nonlinear Hertz contact theory, the mechanical model of deep groove ball bearings is obtained. …”
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The influence of price levels, product quality and service quality on the purchasing decisions of customers of the SA Interior store at ITC Cempaka Mas by Brastoro Brastoro, Muhammad Fuad, Elisabeth Vita, Elis Sondang Dasawaty, Abhishek Pursnani

“…One of them is SA Interior. The theories used in this study are price, product quality, service quality and purchasing decisions. …”
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Torsional vibration of a static drill-rooted nodular pile embedded in elastic media by Hui Zhao, Xibin Li

“…Piles are modelled using elastic rod theory, while surrounding soils are separated into two sublayers along radial direction: a core zone made up of cemented soil and an outer semi-infinite natural soil layer. …”
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Evidence-based economic policy at the regional level by Elena G. Kropinova, Andrey E. Shastitko

“…The main advantage of their findings is that they are presented through the lens of interdisciplinary discourse, utilising concepts from new institutional economic theory to provide an economic perspective. This study reveals the fundamental ideas behind the concept of the geo-demographic situation, the so-called ‘Fedorov matrix’ highlighting structural alternatives for the development of the Kaliningrad region and the spatially distributed clusters. …”
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Investigating continuous intention to use metaverse in higher education institutions: a dual-staged structural equation modeling-artificial neural network approach by Reham Adel Ali, Mohamed Soliman, Muhammad Roflee Weahama, Muhammadafeefee Assalihee, Imran Mahmud

“…The technology acceptance model (TAM) and the self-determination theory (SDT) are both included in this study. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to students attending private universities in order to obtain the data that was needed for the proposed model. …”
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Identifying environmental factors affecting students' bullying in school: mixed analysis approach by Majid Dadashzadeh, Ali Eghbali, Shahla Khodakarimi

“…The qualitative part was carried out with a grounded theory approach and a systematic method. The population includes all sixth grade teachers and school executive officers in the academic year of 1402-1403 and the sample size was determined to the point of saturation of opinions, 12 people. …”
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PROMOTING HANDICRAFT FAMILY BUSINESS THROUGH DIGITAL MARKETING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE by Santus Kumar DEB, Muhammad Shoeb Ur RAHMAN, Shohel Md. NAFI

“…The results of this study will assist the research scholars through theory and theoretical foundation for family business owners in understanding and comprehending the role of digital marketing in sustainable family business performance. …”
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Designing a National Model for Evaluating and Financing Industrial Investment Projects in Iranian Towns and Industrial Areas by Naser Seifollahi

“…The results of the analysis of the data obtained from the interviews led to the formation of the national model for the evaluation and financing of industrial investment projects in the towns and industrial areas of Iran, based on the theory of the database, during open, central, and selective coding processes. …”
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Impact of Financial Market uncertainty and Financial Crises on Dynamic Stock—Foreign Exchange Market Correlations: A New Perspective by Farid Irani, Abobaker Al.Al. Hadood, Korhan K. Gökmenoğlu, Seyed Alireza Athari

“…Global financial crises, especially the subprime mortgage crisis, significantly impact dynamic co-movements, supporting both Flow and Stock-oriented theories. In summary, our research sheds light on the diverse impacts of domestic financial market uncertainties on co-movement, providing valuable insights for portfolio managers and foreign investors aiming to understand the intricate relationship between the Australian stock market and exchange rates. …”
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Last-mile logistics with alternative delivery locations: A systematic literature review by Nima Pourmohammadreza, Mohammad Reza Akbari Jokar, Tom Van Woensel

“…This paper presents a systematic and bibliometric analysis of 257 academic publications on the evolving domain of last-mile logistics, emphasizing emerging trends in Alternative Delivery Locations (ADL), using Scopus and Web of Science data. Employing the theory refinement approach, we analyze and refine existing SCM frameworks to understand and enhance last-mile logistics with innovative and sustainable delivery solutions. …”
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Influence of drilling incidence angle on the drilling force distribution of pneumatic impactor by Dongfang Li, Zengyang Huang, Haibin Lin, Huiyi Zhu, Wentao Fu, Yujuan Deng

“…Based on the dynamic theory of impact drilling and finite element method (FEM), the constitutive model of HJC criterion and INVENTOR 3D mechanical structure design software, a 3D numerical analysis system of piston-bit head-rock during pneumatic impactor drilling is established by ANSYS LS-DYNA, a nonlinear dynamic analysis software. …”
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Criterion for Hydraulic Fracture Propagation Behavior at the Interface of a Coal Measure Composite Reservoir by Yifeng Guo, Runxu Zhang, Xinghua Zhang, Kangkang Han, Fazhi Yan, Cunbao Deng, Zhixin Jin

“…Regarding the three expansion modes of hydraulic fractures at the interface of a coal measure composite reservoir (arrested, deflection, and penetration), based on the coupling theory of fluid flow and solid elastic deformation, a criterion that considers the influences of the injection parameters (fracturing fluid injection rate and viscosity) is established to predict the propagation path of hydraulic fractures at the interface of a composite reservoir. …”
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