Measuring Travel Time Reliability for Urban Residents’ Commutes via the Integration of Information Entropy and Standard Deviation by Junjun Zhan

“…Nevertheless, existing measurement methods are not specifically designed for commuting scenarios, and their direct application to assess TTR for commuting may yield results incongruent with actual commuting conditions, as they overly rely on measures like mean and percentiles. Drawing on the cyclical characteristics of commuting, the study has established a TTR measurement model based on information entropy and standard deviation, tailored to individual commuters. …”
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“One thing led to another” - teenage pregnancy during COVID-19: a Zimbabwean case study by Tigashire Megan Hofisi, Chipo Hungwe

“…Teen pregnancy is common in Zimbabwe and is associated with health and socio-economic challenges. Drawing ideas from social disorganization and intersectionality theories, this study explores the perceived causes and consequences of teenage pregnancy in Kadoma, Zimbabwe, during COVID-19. …”
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Informing immigrant voters: Chinese-language media in New Zealand election campaigns, 2008–2020 by Kate McMillan, Fiona Barker, Caleb Hoyle

“…Yet, ethnic media typically receive comparatively little attention in studies of electoral news coverage and factors influencing that coverage. Drawing on the case of New Zealand Chinese language media, this article advances understanding of how ethnic media carry out the democratic role of informing migrant voters during elections. …”
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Attribute Reduction Based on Consistent Covering Rough Set and Its Application by Jianchuan Bai, Kewen Xia, Yongliang Lin, Panpan Wu

“…As an important processing step for rough set theory, attribute reduction aims at eliminating data redundancy and drawing useful information. Covering rough set, as a generalization of classical rough set theory, has attracted wide attention on both theory and application. …”
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Writing and Multimedia. Redesigning the Futuristic Experience by Vincenzo Cirillo

“…In the field of graphic design and specifically of drawing discipline, two aspects will be evaluated: technological innovation, which made possible the video-graphic representation of the movement while physical time passes; audiovisual languages and compositional criteria for the figurative management of writing and multimedia communication. …”
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Should It Always Be Central? Substitution Effects of Multi-Network Embeddedness on Absorptive Capacity by Xiurui Xu, Shanwu Tian

“…However, how organizations can strategically allocate positions across different networks to enhance absorptive capacity remains unclear. Drawing on social network theory and the knowledge-based view, this study proposes that the relational embeddedness of organizations across networks produces an interactive substitution effect on absorptive capacity. …”
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Interpreting the Erotic as An Agency: A Study of Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood by Smaranika Chakraborty, Himangshu Sarma

“…The primary aim of our study is to challenge the traditional phallocentric conception of the erotic that casts women as passive objects, whose sexuality is defined solely in relation to the phallus. Drawing on the feminist critique of Audre Lorde, who contends that the power of the erotic is an empowering force that is latent in women, we argue that when women take agency over their body and reclaim their sexuality, they emerge as empowered beings in all aspects of their lives. …”
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Sirombu in West Nias during the 2004 and 2005 earthquakes and tsunamis: A preliminary study by Anatona, Hakam Abdul, Muhajir Ahmad, Roja Azizah Hanifa, Yus Arimawati Nehe Lusia

“…Employing a historical methodology and drawing upon diverse data sources, the study reveals the rapid transformation of life in Sirombu from normalcy to chaos and fear as the disasters unfolded. …”
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Sahara en mouvement by Dominique Casajus

“…What Fernand Braudel once said of the Mediterranean sea can be said of the Sahara desert: drawing up boundaries is a difficult task. However, some geographers attempted to do so, and their endeavors were part of what may be termed the “invention” of the Sahara. …”
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The madrasah principal’s strategies to maximize teaching and learning processes during the covid-19 pandemic by Syaiful Bahri

“…The data were analyzed by means of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings showed that the first Madrasah principal’s strategy to maximize teaching and learning processes at Madrasah Jauharussa'adah during the covid-19 pandemic was using a module system. …”
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Meaning and authority: the social construction of an 'author' among information behaviour researchers by Michael Olsson

“…</b> Participants' constructive processes involved drawing on their previous experience ('existing constructions') in order to accept or contest the constructions of the author conveyed to them in each new encounter. …”
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Potential of CoSpaces Edu Platform as Interactive Learning Media: Student Perspective by Istiana Rizky, Didah Nurhamidah

“…The data analysis techniques used were 1) reducing data by selecting appropriate data, 2) presenting data descriptively, and 3) drawing conclusions to find out the study results. …”
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Optimizing the orientation of the open spaces and building constructions for cold climate based on sunshine in borujerd city

“…The main tools of analysis in this study include Oleg bioclimatic models, Gioni and computational methods is the law of cosines In this respect, first using data from synoptic weather station borujerd in chart eco building and open spaces and drawing on its,thresholds and thermal requirements of the building inside and outside and then priorities for the design and construction of climate , urban streets is determined;The results showed that , best orientation for settlement building in Borujerd in order to optimize the energy consumption is south- north after15 west.and best orientation for streets plan in Borujerd according the  AS interaction is toward southwest- northeast and after that 60 west in order to avoid permanent ice and snow. .…”
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Exploring the Intellectual Legacies of Patrice Lumumba: An Analysis of his Contributions to the Decolonisation and Liberation of Africa by Kennedy Monari

“…The scope of this paper is limited to the historical context and dynamics of the time, drawing upon a wide range of scholarly works and academic sources that delve into the intellectual legacy of Patrice Lumumba and his significant contributions to the decolonisation and liberation movements in Africa. …”
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Examining Ja'farī Jurisprudence: The Incorporation of the Leonine Clause in Partnership and Company Contracts by Heshmatollah Samavati

“…Furthermore, we analyzed the placement of the Leonine clause in contemporary company contracts, considering its validity and consequential impact on such agreements. Ultimately, drawing from the perspectives of both early and contemporary Shia jurists, we argued for the invalidity of the Leonine clause and its nullifying effect on company contracts.…”
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Integrated Curriculum in Islamic School: Integration of Knowledge and Parental Involvement by Muhammad Amiruddin Dardiri, Mohamad Zaki Su’aidi

“…Data analysis techniques used interactive analysis with steps: 1) data condensation, 2) data display, and 3) drawing and verifying conclusion. The results of the study showed: 1) Al-Azhar Islamic School harmonizes empirical sciences with religious sciences in the education process; 2) The process of integrating educators at home (parents) and at school (teachers) is an essential aspect of implementing an integrative curriculum. …”
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Orientalist Encounters at School: Security and Inclusion in the Education of Syrian Refugee Children in Istanbul by Şule Can Sayar, Taha Baran

“…Second, this study examines the roles that ethno-religious and political identities play in relations between teachers and refugee students by focusing on ethno-religious identity and discrimination. Drawing on the debates on orientalism and securitization in migration, it explicates the ways in which teachers justify their judgments and impressions of the refugee students through orientalist codes. …”
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Harmony in Health: A Narrative Review Exploring the Interplay of Mind, Body, and Diabetes with a Special Emphasis on Emotional Stress by Jayakrishnan Balakrishnanpillai, Jothydev Kesavadev, Banshi Saboo

“…Abstract This comprehensive review explores the intricate connections between mind, body, and diabetes, with a particular focus on the profound impact of emotional stress on individuals managing this chronic condition. Drawing on a wealth of research spanning the intersection of psychology, physiology, and diabetes care, the review delves into the multifaceted ways, in which emotional stress can influence glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, and overall well-being. …”
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The critical role of anthropology in attaining happiness: An Islamic perspective by Agha-Mohammadi Morteza

“…This article adopts a descriptive-analytical approach, drawing upon the author's interpretation of Qur'anic verses, to explore the significant influence of anthropology on the understanding and pursuit of happiness. …”
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Exploring the Perspectives of Older People on the Concept of Home by Deborah Hatcher, Esther Chang, Virginia Schmied, Sandra Garrido

“…This holds important implications for supporting older persons to both sustain living at home and to adjust to changing circumstances, suggesting the importance of drawing on the experiences of older persons themselves in developing strategies to promote successful aging.…”
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