Mechanics of cell sheets: plectin as an integrator of cytoskeletal networks by Zuzana Outla, Magdalena Prechova, Katerina Korelova, Jakub Gemperle, Martin Gregor

“…The constant stresses acting at this interface require that epithelial sheets are mechanically robust and provide a selective barrier to the hostile exterior. …”
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Evaluating Affective User-Centered Design of Video Games Using Qualitative Methods by Yiing Y’ng Ng, Chee Weng Khong, Robert Jeyakumar Nathan

“…In recent years, researchers and practitioners in the human-computer interaction (HCI) community have placed a lot of focus in developing methods and processes for use in the gaming field. …”
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Using Community Engagement to Create a Telecoaching Intervention to Improve Self-Management in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cystic Fibrosis: Qualitative Study by Christina L Duncan, Emily F Muther, Jennifer J Lindwall, Kristine Durkin, Elizabeth Ruvalcaba, Eliza Williamson, Corrine Ahrabi-Nejad, Evelyn Bord, Angela Green, Megan L Harrison, Deepika Polineni

“…MethodsAYA with CF, their caregivers, and health professionals from their CF care teams were recruited to take part in focus groups (or individual qualitative interviews) through a video call interface to (1) obtain perspectives on the overall structure and logistics of the intervention (ie, Step 1) and (2) refine the overall framework of the intervention and obtain feedback on feasibility, content, materials, and coach training (ie, Step 2). …”
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Argumentation and the “New Oratory”: the staging of the speaker in investor pitches in English by Fiona Rossette-Crake

“…The New Oratory marks a renewal of public speaking via formats that are typically uploaded to the Internet and place the focus on the “digital speaker”. This study analyses the generic ethos of the New Oratory as a “personal” and “authentic” staging of the speaker, which is both informed by and informs the digital economy and current workplace. …”
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Development and implementation of electronic journals in professional pre-university educational institutions by D. Danylevskyi

“…A comparison of electronic journals and traditional paper journals showed that electronic systems significantly reduce the time required to complete administrative tasks: entering grades and generating reports takes much less time when using interactive communication technologies, which reduces the administrative burden and allows more time to focus on the learning process. The results of the study showed high user satisfaction: teachers, administrators, students, and parents noted the convenience of the interface and the availability of real-time information, which contributes to effective monitoring of academic performance, attendance, and report generation. …”
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Models of waveguides combining gradient and nonlinear optical layers by S. E. Savotchenko

“…Additionally, analytical expressions for surface waves propagating along the interface between a medium with Kerr nonlinearity (both self-focusing and defocusing), as well as graded-index media characterized by exponential and linear permittivity profiles, are obtained.Conclusions. …”
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Transforming desalination brine into highly reactive magnesium oxide and life cycle analysis by Hasanthi L. Senevirathna, W.P. Cathie Lee, Shunnian Wu, Kewu Bai, Ping Wu

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The implications of model formulation when transitioning from spatial to landscape ecology by Robert Stephen Cantrell, Chris Cosner, William F. Fagan

“…In this article we compare and contrast the predictions of some spatially explicit and implicit models in the context of a thought problem at the interface of spatial and landscape ecology. The situation we envision is a one-dimensional spatial universe of infinite extent in which there are two disjoint focal patches of a habitat type that is favorable to some specified species. …”
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Human, too human? Experience, Learning, Interaction with AI by Eleonora Sparano

“…The contribution addresses the topic of interaction with AI with the aim of investigating the importance of interface characteristics for the acceptance of and interaction with produced innovations, with a special focus on social robotics. …”
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Exploiting Multiple Channels for Low Latency and Semireliable Broadcasting in Cognitive Wireless Sensor Networks by Tae-Sung Kim, Sok-Hyong Kim, Bo-Kyum Kim, Young-Yong Kim

“…In Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), disaster management is a crucial issue that focuses on disaster relief and recovery. Mobile sensor nodes support disaster relief and recovery by means of real-time bidirectional communication. …”
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Optimization of Indirect Fracturing Process Parameters Based on Mechanical Properties of Fractured and Low-Permeability Coal by Wenfeng Yuan, Xigui Zheng, Niaz Muhammad Shahani

“…This paper focuses on solving the above problems by focusing on discontinuities and plastic characteristics of soft coals. …”
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Development of Instrument Transmitter Protecting Device against High-Temperature Condition during Severe Accidents by Min Yoo, Sung Min Shin, Hyun Gook Kang

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EBOLA AND COVID-19 EPIDEMICS: A DISCOURSE ON NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY RESPONSES by BARILEDUM KIA, CALISTUS N DUMLE

“…How Nigeria responded to these epidemics was the focus of the study. The study employed historical and descriptive research method and obtained data from secondary source particularly website of world Health Organization, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health and other scholarly journals. …”
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Interfacial reaction and thermomigration of copper/indium joints by Zi-Yu Huang, Yen-Ju Chu, Cheng-En Ho, Yu-An Shen, Chih-Ming Chen

“…Indium is a promising joining material for low-temperature soldering and thermal interface applications. Copper is a common metal pad used to join indium to form solder joints. …”
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Digitalized co-production of emergency response: ICT-enabled dispatch and coordination of volunteers at the emergency site by Sofie Pilemalm, Anna Follin, Erik Prytz

“…Originality/value – While previous research on digital volunteerism mainly embraces spontaneous volunteers and social media, this study addresses long-time collaboration with professional response organizations – digitalized co-production – with a focus on the dispatch, coordination and task allocation of volunteers that are central to their integration with emergency response logistics.…”
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Effectiveness of structured health education program on knowledge regarding forensic nursing among B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing third- and fourth-year students of the College of Nursing,... by Prem Chander, Binu Mathew, Priyanka Choudhary, Rekha, Priyanka Choudhary, Ritu Majumdar, Roji Mandal, Rupal Yadav

“…Background: Forensic nursing is a nursing specialty and sub-specialties that focus on nursing practice who care for victims and offenders, living and deceased at the clinical legal interface. …”
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Recent progress and development of vibration-assisted metal forming process by Zhichao Xu, Haolun Yang, Wenju Yang, Heshuai Yu, Xuefeng Guo, Hucheng Pan, Gaowu Qin

“…Building on this foundation, the mechanisms of vibration-assisted plastic forming are summarized, with a focus on the stress superposition effect, acoustic softening effect, and acoustic residual effect. …”
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IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS WITH GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FUNCTIONS IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ENVIRONMENT by Denis-Cătălin Arghir

“…To demonstrate the system's effectiveness, a curriculum was crafted for a specialized field of study - Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a specific focus on the practical application of Machine Learning algorithms. …”
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Voice Assistant Utilization among the Disability Community for Independent Living: A Rapid Review of Recent Evidence by Paola Esquivel, Kayden Gill, Mary Goldberg, S. Andrea Sundaram, Lindsey Morris, Dan Ding

“…The most common tasks performed using voice assistants were interface control, reminders, and environmental control, with a focus on enabling independence. …”
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Usefulness of mobile learning (M-learning) in learning foreign languages by Giedrė Paurienė

“…The study aims to discuss mobile learning of foreign languages of the students of the study programme of Preschool Education at Kaunas Higher Education Institution, with a focus on the use of mobile applications. The study objectives are to define the concept of mobile learning and reveal learners’ attitudes toward the use of mobile applications in foreign language learning. …”
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