Secrecy energy efficiency maximization in dual-metasurface-aided wireless networks by Robert Kuku Fotock, Agbotiname Lucky Imoize, Alessio Zappone, Ciro D’Elia

“…One metasurface is placed in the near field of the transmit antenna array, forming a reconfigurable holographic beamforming structure. The second metasurface is placed in the environment between the transmitter and receiver, as a reconfigurable intelligent surface. …”
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Optimization of Vehicle Routing with Pickup Based on Multibatch Production by Hongtao Hu, Jiao Mo, Chengle Ma

“…However, the raw materials required for manufacturing need to be obtained from suppliers in advance, making it necessary to understand beforehand how to best structure the pickup routes so as to reduce the cost of picking up and stocking while also ensuring the supply of raw materials required for each batch of production. …”
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Essential to students’ intercultural learning abroad? Faculty intercultural development as key to leverage effective pedagogies by Anne Gibson, Ezra Spira-Cohen, Nina Namaste, Whitney Sherman

“…In this study we analyze a particular faculty development structure as a model of effectiveness. Part of a larger study examining student learning on Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) programs, this article analyzes 22 educator interviews, specifically grouping and categorizing their stated pedagogical tactics, and found that this organization’s intentional, highly mentored, relationship-rich faculty development program—centered on their own intercultural learning and growth—helped educators leverage pedagogies to effectively foster students’ intercultural learning. …”
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A new mathematical model for cellular manufacturing system with productivity consideration by Hatice Ediz Atmaca, Hatice Erdogan Akbulut, Esra Aktas

“…Cellular manufacturing systems, which have a more flexible structure compared to traditional production systems, are a good and effective solution for managers. …”
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Chance-Constrained Optimization of Photovoltaic System Allocation considering Power Loss, Voltage Level, and Line Current by Ibrahim Cagri Barutcu

“…Changes are emerging that will significantly alter structure and operation of this century’s distribution networks, and photovoltaic (PV) systems will play greater role in energy sector, with implications for power system reliability. …”
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Sistem Informasi Keanggotaan Aslab Studi Kasus GI-BEI Polinema PSDKU Di Kota Kediri Berbasis Web by Satrio Sarwo Utomo

“… Aslab GI-BEI is a laboratory assistant under the authority of the accounting study program at the PSDKU POLINEMA campus in Kediri City. …”
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Artificial-Intelligence-Based Prediction of Crack and Shrinkage Intensity Factor in Clay Soils During Desiccation by Abolfazl Baghbani, Tanveer Choudhury, Susanga Costa

“…Desiccation-induced cracking in clay soils significantly affects the structural performance and durability of geotechnical systems. …”
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Comprehensive Aspectual UML Approach to Support AspectJ by Aws Magableh, Zarina Shukur, Noorazean Mohd. Ali

“…The proposed approach provides a comprehensive set of Aspectual UML structural and behavioral diagrams, which are designed and implemented based on a comprehensive and detailed set of AspectJ programming constructs.…”
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Returning social context to seismic risk knowledge & management. Lessons learned from an interdisciplinary research in the city of Esmeraldas, Ecuador by Julien Rebotier, Patrick Pigeon, Pascale Metzger

“…Still, the search for what some consider unachievable involves multiple challenges, from institutional or cultural site-specific obstacles to more structural complications, including social conditions of knowledge-production and competing epistemological framings.As part of the ongoing REMAKE programme (Seismic Risk in Ecuador: Mitigation, Anticipation and Knowledge of Earthquakes), contributions from the social sciences provide a contextual approach to enlighten the understanding and management of seismic disaster risk, especially in Esmeraldas after the 2016 Pedernales disaster. …”
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The rapid drawing and application of joint occurrence based on fuzzy equivalence clustering by Honghai Wang, Jianping Hu, Haiyang Tao, Anwen Liu, Yong Liang

“…The research results indicate that the developed system can quickly achieve the drawing and analysis of structural plane orientation and rose diagram, which is simple and convenient; The dominant orientations of the three sets of joints in engineering applications are 193.11°∠ 8.25°, 112.07°∠ 83.89°, and 222.58°∠ 82.16°, with average trace lengths of 1.08 m, 0.94 m, and 1.04 m, respectively; The tendency of joint set 1 is normal distribution, and the dip angle is lognormal distribution. …”
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Digital competence and digital entrepreneurial intention: A social cognitive approach by Bao Quoc Lam, Hao Yen Tran, Kiet Anh Nguyen, Kiet Tuan Nguyen, Minh Pham

“…Research Design & Methods: We employed a quantitative approach, utilising a structured questionnaire to collect data from 327 university students over two months. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization and Docking Studies of a Schiff Base Ligand and Some Metal Complexes by Ferit Oktay, Sümeyra Tuna Yıldırım

“…The structures of compounds were elucidated and molecular docking studies showed that Zn(II) complex had the highest scores obtained.Conclusion: Structural characterization showed that ligand at the metal complexes act as bidentate chelates by binding to the metal ion from the imine nitrogen and phenolic oxygen. …”
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Home-based rehabilitation experience of children with congenital muscular torticollis: a qualitative study by Youqiong Lu, Lin Mo, Gefang Li, Dan Xiao, Chen Mu

“…Methods Through purposive sampling, a descriptive phenomenological study was conducted on family members of children with congenital muscular torticollis from two hospitals in Chongqing Province, China. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were carried out either face-to-face or via video conferencing in the hospital conference room and were evaluated using Colaizzi’s 7-step phenomenological analysis. …”
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Modeling the Dynamic Loads Affecting a Bridge Crane during Start-Up by I. R. Antipas

“…The dynamic loads during the start-up of a bridge crane can cause excessive stress in the structure and components, leading to potential safety hazards and increased wear and tear. …”
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Concrete admixtures - sustainable concrete by Oliver Schwoon

“…For such important structures a service life of more than 80 years is expected. …”
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Challenges and prospects in mentoring medical scientists in Latin America: a narrative review and recommendations by Rodrigo C. Menezes, Rodrigo C. Menezes, Rodrigo C. Menezes, Caian L. Vinhaes, Caian L. Vinhaes, Caian L. Vinhaes, Caian L. Vinhaes, Felipe Ridolfi, Felipe Ridolfi, Isabella B. B. Ferreira, Isabella B. B. Ferreira, Isabella B. B. Ferreira, Isabella B. B. Ferreira, Moises A. Huaman, Cesar Ugarte-Gil, Bruno B. Andrade, Bruno B. Andrade, Bruno B. Andrade, Bruno B. Andrade

“…The authors synthesized information on current educational pathways, funding opportunities, institutional infrastructures, and mentorship practices for physician-scientists in Latin America and derived practical recommendations for improving mentorship and training structures.ResultsLatin America’s aspiring physician-scientists face fragmented educational programs, limited or inconsistent research integration in medical curricula, and inadequate mentorship support. …”
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An emergency medicine based model for community‐engaged learning by Barry J. Knapp, Julie Stoner, Joseph Lang, Rebecca Johnson, Ronald Flenner, Maryanne Gathambo

“…The development and structure of a B‐CPR CEL program, lessons learned, and impact on B‐CPR in a local area are reported.…”
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Towards a Mixed Scanning Approach to Countering Violent Extremism: Emerging Media and Youth Radicalisation in Kenya´s Garissa and Tana River Counties by Sidha Zedekia Opondo, Israel Nyaburi Nyadera, Paul Njuguna, Elias Kimani Karuiru

“…The study advocates a mixed scanning approach that decentralises CVE communication, leverages clan structures, and engages youth on preferred digital platforms. …”
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A Hardware Design of Neuromolecular Network with Enhanced Evolvability: A Bioinspired Approach by Yo-Hsien Lin, Jong-Chen Chen

“…A close structure-function relation inherent in biological structures is an important feature for providing great malleability to environmental changes. …”
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Stress‐sensitive dynamics of miRNAs and Elba1 in Drosophila embryogenesis by Lovisa Örkenby, Signe Skog, Helen Ekman, Alessandro Gozzo, Unn Kugelberg, Rashmi Ramesh, Srivathsa Magadi, Gianluca Zambanini, Anna Nordin, Claudio Cantú, Daniel Nätt, Anita Öst

“…Abstract Early‐life stress can result in life‐long effects that impact adult health and disease risk, but little is known about how such programming is established and maintained. Here, we show that such epigenetic memories can be initiated in the Drosophila embryo before the major wave of zygotic transcription, and higher‐order chromatin structures are established. …”
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