Analyzing chaotic systems with multi-step methods: Theory and simulations by Meriem Mansouria Belhamiti, Zoubir Dahmani, Jehad Alzabut, D.K. Almutairi, Hasib Khan

“…Identifying and analyzing fixed points plays a crucial role in chaos theory for grasping the system behavior and advancing the understanding of its fundamental mechanics. This study explores new chaotic nonlinear integro-differential systems with four variables, employing Caputo–Fabrizio and Atangana–Baleanu derivatives. …”
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Jesus' affection towards children and Matthew's tale of two kings by A. G. van Aarde

“…From a perspective of the social stratification of first-century Herodian Palestine, this article argues that it is possible to consider these children as part of the expendable class. Neither Mark nor its parallel texts in the other Gospels refer to parents bringing these children to Jesus. …”
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Russification and Russianization in Modern Historiography: Recent Developments and Future Directions by Nicholas W. Sessums

“…I find that they began to challenge the notion that the empire had cohesive and consistently applied policies to Russify its subjects. Instead, scholars now generally argue that policies were applied on a more ad hoc basis depending on the ethnic and national contexts of individual borderlands. …”
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On stabilization of magnetically charged brane shell and over-extremality by Sohei Tsukahara

“…We add a general relativity-inspired gravitational correction to the brane shells and investigate the influence on its potential. As a result, the potential value at the horizon will be relatively larger than the potential minimum in parameter regions where the influence of gravity is large, and even non-perturbative instabilities can be removed. …”
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Novel Optimized Support Vector Regression Networks for Estimating Fresh and Hardened Characteristics of SCC by Babak Naeim, Ali Javadzade Khiavi, Parisa Dolatimehr, Behnam Sadaghat

“…SCC's fresh-phase characteristics include the slump flow, V-funnel test, and L-box test, whereas its hardened-phase features involve the strength of the compressive. …”
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Error fields: personalized robotic movement training that augments one’s more likely mistakes by Naveed Reza Aghamohammadi, Moria Fisher Bittmann, Verena Klamroth-Marganska, Robert Riener, Felix C. Huang, James L. Patton

“…The current study evaluates error fields (EF) method, where the interactive robot tempers its augmentation when the error is less likely. 22 healthy participants were asked to learn moving with a visual transformation, and we enhanced the training with error fields. …”
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Bioactivity of plants used traditionally in the treatment and management of men’s sexual health by Tsumbedzo Nemandalali, Monde A. Nyila, Thilivhali E. Tshikalange

“…While these three extracts seem to inhibit the production of nitric oxide, the rest of the extracts seem to promote its production. Conclusion: The findings of the study revealed that the selected plants possess biological activities directly and indirectly associated with men’s sexual health. …”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF PERCEPTION OF THE PEOPLE ON MALARIA PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN DONGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF TARABA STATE by SILAS JOSHUA, SUNDAY EMMANUEL BAMISE

“…The study identified other protective practices against mosquito’s bites and further assessed whether such practices do affect insecticide treated net (ITN) usage. The study recommends that in a bit to improve malaria control measures, community members need to be educated on the relationship between mosquitoes and malaria, and the benefits of accepting cost effective preventive measures including early seeking of treatment from the health facilities or health personnel. …”
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CD109, a master regulator of inflammatory responses by Adel Batal, Adel Batal, Setareh Garousi, Setareh Garousi, Kenneth W. Finnson, Kenneth W. Finnson, Anie Philip, Anie Philip

“…Exploration of CD109’s mechanisms of action will enhance our understanding of its contributions to disease pathology and its potential for therapeutic applications.…”
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Transport Law : [selective bibliography] by Aleksandra Čar

“…The purpose of this bibliography is to facilitate the work of researchers in the field of transport law or within one of its narrower areas such as: road transport; rail transport; insurance of transport risks; competition in the transport sector; multimodal transport; and tourism and passenger rights. …”
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KNOWLEDGE AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THE USAGE OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION AMONG STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN SOUTHERN SENATORIAL ZONE OF KADUNA STATE by AKPOKOS JAMES AMOS, JOY YAHAYA YODEL

“…The results of the chi-square test revealed that there is a significant relationship between knowledge of emergency contraception and its usage. Arising from these findings the study recommends that a comprehensive reproductive health services should be provided in all health facilities. …”
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Potassium and Your Diet by Ashley R. Kendall, Nancy J. Gal, Wendy J. Dahl

“…This 3-page fact sheet describes potassium and its normal dietary importance, as well as the impact potassium levels have on those with Chronic Kidney Disease. …”
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Interfacial bond properties between polypropylene fiber mortar and rock with different roughness by Jianliang Hu, Yunchao Huang, Xiuru Wang, Yuhui Liu, Shihui Yu, Shizhao Shen, Weijie Pan, Sheng Chen, Yunshan Shen

“…The test results indicated that the splitting tensile strength and volumetric strain of the mortar were improved significantly with the addition of PP fibers, in which the splitting tensile strength increased by 38%, the elastic modulus and Poisson’s ratio increased, and the deformation and energy absorption capacity were enhanced; however, there was little effect on its compressive strength. The bonding performance between mortar and rock surface were enhanced with the increase in roughness, and the direct shear strength recorded the highest value while the bond specimens with a surface roughness of joint roughness coefficient 18–20, also the PP fibers improved the bond properties. …”
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A sustainable method of desalination using stacked layer filtration and magnetism by Mohan Venkata Sai Krishna Vellampalli, Prasanna Kuchelar

“…A hybrid combination, such as magnetism and stacked layer filtration, could help address the global water crisis, with continuous testing and development establishing its suitability for various countries and applications.…”
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Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Berbasis Android untuk Perbaikan Kualitas Citra Tanaman Atas Perbedaan Spesifikasi Kamera Smartphone pada Prediksi Kandungan Pigmen Fotosintesis Secara Real... by Felix Adrian Tjokro Atmodjo, Kestrilia Rega Prilianti, Hendry Setiawan

“…Abstract Chlorophyll, carotenoids, and anthocyanins are three main pigments that are important for photosynthesis process. Its content can be examined to determine the status of plants health. …”
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Philo's De Decalogo: educating to respect the socially disadvantaged by P. B. Decock

“…In order to understand Philo’s teaching on this point within its proper perspective, this study highlights the following aspects of his interpretation of the Decalogue. …”
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What is the Value of an Existing Forest Stand? by Andres Susaeta, Chris Demers

“…This 3-page fact sheet written by Andres Susaeta and Chris Demers and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation provides the formula to determine the value of an already established forest stand at any stage of its development. This approach, known as the forest value formula, includes the value of the timber and the land. …”
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Differences in Physical and Psychological Parameters in Sub-Elite, Male, Youth Soccer Players with Jumper's Knee Following Physical Therapy Compared to Healthy Controls: A Longitud... by Marc Niering, Thomas Muehlbauer

“…Further, psychological parameters showed worse values in JK than in HC for the AMS Sport items "hope for success" and "fear of failure" that especially showed a significant difference at T1 (*d* = 0.65; *p* = 0.032 / *d* = 0.68; *p* = 0.027) and T2 (*d* = 0.50; *p* = 0.076 / *d* = 0.80; *p* = 0.012). …”
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RECENT OCCURRENCES OF THE GREAT ANTSHRIKE TARABA MAJOR (AVES: THAMNOPHILIDAE) IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS OF THE LARGEST URBAN AREA IN SOUTH AMERICA by Fabio Schunck, Marcus Azevedo

“…We found 13 records made in the last eight years at nine locations, including riparian environments, solitary birds, subadult birds and a predominance of unique records, indicating its occurrence in MRSP is recent. The concentration of records in the northwest region of MRSP may indicate a possible entry route, facilitated by the absence of a dense forest barrier and the presence of the region's main river. …”
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What is spirituality? by K. Waaijman

“… This essay provides, first of all, a historical perspective on the nature of spirituality by investigating its early forms, followed by a discussion of two approaches in the last century. …”
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