Discovering Miss Puff: a new method of communication in China by Vincenzo De Masi

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Research on the cloud services provider-oriented services selection method by Yun-yong ZHANG, Su-fen LI, Jun WU, Bing-yi FANG

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Evaluation of legal translations: PIE method (Preselected Items Evaluation) by Hendrik J. Kockaert, Winibert Segers

“…In the second part of the article we illustrate in a case study a method for evaluating the translation product: the PIE method (Preselected Items Evaluation).…”
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Technological self-efficacy, motivation, and contextual factors in advanced EFL e-learning: a mixed-methods study of strategy use and satisfaction by Mohamed Mekheimer

“…Abstract This mixed-methods study, informed by Social Cognitive Theory, investigates the interplay of technological self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and contextual factors in shaping e-learning strategy use and overall satisfaction among advanced EFL university students. …”
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Research on the cloud services provider-oriented services selection method by Yun-yong ZHANG, Su-fen LI, Jun WU, Bing-yi FANG

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Historical development of accelerometry measures and methods for physical activity and sedentary behavior research worldwide: A scoping review of observational studies of adults. by Kelly R Evenson, Elissa Scherer, Kennedy M Peter, Carmen C Cuthbertson, Stephanie Eckman

“…After reviewing 1027 full-text publications, we identified and abstracted accelerometry characteristics on 155 unique observational studies (154 cross-sectional/cohort studies and 1 case control study). …”
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Valuing the Recreation Uses of Natural Resources: The Travel Cost Method by Elizabeth F. Pienaar

“…This 8-page fact sheet summarizes and synthesizes economic texts on TCM and provides an overview of a case study in which the TCM was used to estimate the nature-based recreation use value of the Apalachicola River Region in Florida. …”
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The Method for Assessing and Forecasting Value of Knowledge in SMEs – Research Results by Justyna Patalas-Maliszewska, Hannes Werthner

“…It consists of four parts: an SME reference model, an indicator matrix to assess investments into knowledge, innovation indicators, and the GMDH algorithm for decision making. The method presented is exemplified by a case study including 10 companies.…”
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Valuing the Recreation Uses of Natural Resources: The Travel Cost Method by Elizabeth F. Pienaar

“…This 8-page fact sheet summarizes and synthesizes economic texts on TCM and provides an overview of a case study in which the TCM was used to estimate the nature-based recreation use value of the Apalachicola River Region in Florida. …”
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Orbitrap noise structure and method for noise unbiased multivariate analysis by Michael R. Keenan, Gustavo F. Trindade, Alexander Pirkl, Clare L. Newell, Yuhong Jin, Konstantin Aizikov, Andreas Dannhorn, Junting Zhang, Lidija Matjačić, Henrik Arlinghaus, Anya Eyres, Rasmus Havelund, Richard J. A. Goodwin, Zoltan Takats, Josephine Bunch, Alex P. Gould, Alexander Makarov, Ian S. Gilmore

“…The performance of the other methods varied on a case-by-case basis, complicating the analysis.…”
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ISO 9001 Performance: A Holistic and Mixed-Method Analysis by Alcina A. de SENA PORTUGAL DIAS, Iñaki Heras SAIZARBITORIA

“…This theoretical perspective was used in a broad empirical study, using a mixed-method analysis combining the use of qualitative and quantitative methods. …”
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Enhancing students’ subject-verb agreement skill by using CiCi artificial intelligence-based app: Embedded mixed-methods study by Magday, Jr. Dacusin William, Memita Fernandez Jerwin, Abon Tolloc Joel, Gumilet Galamay Gail, Cablinan Guitubon Alma Bella, Castro Tamondong Lhea, Gamurot Eliseo Jenny Grace, Tumaneng Bedoya Elson Boie

“…In recent years, AI-based language learning apps have found their way into English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms. This case study employing embedded mixed-method design investigates the effectiveness of the CiCi app for enhancing the subject-verb agreement skills of ESL learners from the Philippines. …”
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Research on Radiation Characteristic of Plasma Antenna through FDTD Method by Jianming Zhou, Jingjing Fang, Qiuyuan Lu, Fan Liu

“…The radiation characteristic of plasma antenna is investigated by using the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) approach in this paper. Through using FDTD method, we study the propagation of electromagnetic wave in free space in stretched coordinate. …”
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Systematic Method of Retrofitting Wastewater Transportation Systems for Enhanced Reliability by Jean Pimentel, Ákos Orosz, Andres Castellar-Freile, Kirti Yenkie

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A Triangulation Method to Dismantling a Disciplinary "Big Deal". by Diane (DeDe) Dawson

“…In an effort to arrive at the most conscientious and evidence-based decisions possible, three discrete sources of data were collected and compared: full-text downloads, citation analysis of faculty publications, and user feedback. This case study will describe the triangulation method developed -- including the unconventional approach of applying a citation analysis technique to usage data and survey responses. …”
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PRevention Intervention and Support in Mental health for people with aphasia (Aphasia PRISM): protocol and mixed methods analysis plan for two feasibility studies by C. Baker, M. L. Rose, D. Wong, B. Ryan, S. Thomas, D. Cadilhac, I. Kneebone

“…Method This protocol describes two feasibility studies of the Aphasia PRISM using parallel, convergent, mixed methods designs. …”
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Method and software for photon dose calculation in phantoms of human body by V. Yu. Golikov

“…The current study is focused on the development of the method of the calculation of the dose quantities required for the assessment or limitation of the ionizing exposure (mean organ doses, effective dose, distribution of the absorbed dose in the critical organ) based on the measured characteristics of the fields of the photon computational (kerma free-in-air, readings of the individual dosimeters) with the energy of 0,02-10 mEv. …”
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Emergency admission Predictive RIsk Stratification Models: Assessment of Implementation Consequences (PRISMATIC 2): a protocol for a mixed-methods study by Mark Kingston, Helen Snooks, Alan Watkins, Christopher Burton, Jeremy Dale, Jan Davies, Alex Dearden, Bridie Evans, Bárbara Santos Gomes, Jenna Jones, Rashmi Kumar, Alison Porter, Bernadette Sewell, Emma Wallace

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How to realize large-scale outdoor thermal comfort studies? A systematic review based on OTC characterization, methods and research trends by Yuan Li, Yuan Li, Yuan Li, Wenyi Fei, Wenyi Fei, Mengsheng Yang, Mengsheng Yang, Yingfeng Wang, Yingfeng Wang, Yanan Du, Yanan Du, Yaomei Wang, Yaomei Wang

“…However, previous OTC studies have been dominated by empirical case studies of regional sample points and have lacked systematic large-scale exploration within a certain region.MethodsThis study used the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) method and bibliometric tools to statisticians the sources, keywords, content and highly cited papers of OTC studies.ResultsBased on the quantitative results, this study sorts and organizes OTC research from characterization, methods, and research trends, and summarizes the following results: (1) Universal thermal climate index (UTCI) is relatively suitable for large-scale OTC research; (2) The combination of subjectivity and objectivity with the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the current cutting-edge research method of OTC; (3) Local climate zone (LCZ) classification system has a potential to be used in future large-scale OTC research has application potential.DiscussionBased on the collated results of previous studies, this study proposes a framework for large-scale OTC study to provide necessary theoretical support and practical guidance for future urban planning and construction, which will help optimize the urban environment and improve the thermal comfort and quality of life of residents.…”
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Agricultural Model for Allocation of Crops Using Pollination Intelligence Method by C. N. Ejieji, A. E. Akinsunmade

“…An improved version of the Flower Pollinated Algorithm called Pollination Intelligence Algorithm using an iterative scheme to override the switch parameter in Flower Pollinated Algorithm is also presented and used in solving the designed model. A case study of a farmer in Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, was used to implement the model, and the results obtained suggested that instead of allocating crops to land randomly based on farmer’s intuition, cost of planting, yield of crops, and market price were factors that must be considered by farmers for optimal profit before planting crops.…”
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