An Inverted Residual Cross Head Knowledge Distillation Network for Remote Sensing Scene Image Classification by Cuiping Shi, Mengxiang Ding, Liguo Wang

“…Then, a multiscale spatial attention module is constructed to further extract global and local features of the image through multiple dilated convolutions, using spatial attention to weight important features in each dilated convolution branch. Finally, a cross head knowledge distillation structure is carefully designed to avoid conflicts between real labels and teacher predictions. …”
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Impulsiveness among Undergraduates from the United Arab Emirates and Jordan: Role of Socio-demographic Variables by Samer Abdel Hadi, Mahmoud Gharaibeh, Emad Alghazo

“… # OBJECTIVE This study investigated the differences in impulsiveness between undergraduates of different gender, academic specializations, and academic years at three private universities in the United Arab Emirates and Jordan…”
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Estimation of Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Rock-Socketed Piles Using Optimized Machine Learning Approaches by Ali Hassan, Hamza Rashid

“…Rock-socketed piles, frequently employed in soft ground foundations, represent a matter of paramount issue in research, design, and construction, primarily because of their bearing capacity. …”
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Olfaction-based learned preference assessment without the use of motivational fear or motivational weight loss by Sara E. Moss, Ekaterina S. McCurdy, Natalya N. Thomas, Danielle Gulick, Angela M. Poff, Dominic P. D'Agostino

“…In this study, we establish an olfaction-based learned preference protocol designed to evaluate learning ability independent of fear responses, motivational weight loss, or visual cues in C57BL/6 J mice.Methods and resultsLeveraging the species’ natural preference for sweet flavors, we tested different sweeteners and confirmed their passive preference for sucrose was more robust than for saccharin or sucralose. …”
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The Effect of Balance, Mindfulness, and Combined Exercises on Psychological Well-being and Fear of Falling in Inactive Elderly by Armin Farokhi, Ali Yaghobian, Mahdi Najafian Razavi, Amir Moghadam

“…The primary aim of this study was to examine the effects of mindfulness, balance, and combined exercises on psychological well-being and fear of falling in inactive elderly individuals. …”
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Brand Awareness and Competitive Advantage among Beer Products in Kabale District, South Western Uganda by Moses, Agaba, Eliab Mpora, Byamukama, Eton, Marus

“…The study used a descriptive survey research design. The target population was 1783 including wholesalers, retailers, customers and brand and marketing managers of Nile Special Lager, Eagle Lager, Senator Extra Lager, club and Bell beer products in the District of Kabale, South Western Uganda. …”
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Brand Awareness and Competitive Advantage among Beer Products in Kabale District, South Western Uganda by Moses, Agaba, Eliab Mpora, Byamukama, Eton, Marus

“…The study used a descriptive survey research design. The target population was 1783 including wholesalers, retailers, customers and brand and marketing managers of Nile Special Lager, Eagle Lager, Senator Extra Lager, club and Bell beer products in the District of Kabale, South Western Uganda. …”
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CO-CREATION: WHY COOPERATION BETWEEN HEIS AND COMPANIES IS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL IN TEACHING-LEARNING KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PROCESSES - A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY POLYTECHNIC OF PORTO by Rafael Pedrosa, Maria Teresa Pereira, Pilar Baylina

“…PORTO has been working on the Link ME UP - 1000 Ideas project for the past three years with the goal of implementing an innovative and pedagogical methodology that is based on the design thinking methodology. …”
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Energy-efficient microwave heating for rapid fabrication of porous carbon nanofibers by Haoyue Zhao, Xinyu Li, Fangqin Su, Ning Qi, Jian Fang

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Computational analysis of heat transfer and fluid flow characteristics in a diamond microchannel heat sink with orthogonal ribs by Liang Du, Wenbo Hu, Ningkang Deng, Zhaoyang Zhang, Hongxing Wang

“…Therefore, the unique rib arrangement design of the orthogonal rib microchannel heat sink not only optimizes fluid flow and enhances heat transfer capacity but also effectively addresses the heat dissipation challenges of electronic devices. …”
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Head Teachers’administrative Practices and Students’ Discipline in Selected Secondary Schools in Rushenyi County, Ntungamo District by Alex, Muganda Byaruhanga

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Nanozyme based ultra-stretchable, low-hysteresis, and dual-mode antibacterial composite hydrogels for wound healing by Yanyan Li, Weiqi Kang, Jian Zhang, Ping Shi, Jianshu Li, Yongping Lu

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Efficacy, Feasibility, and Acceptability of an Emotional Competence Tele-Intervention for Mandarin-Speaking Children Aged 5 to 7 Years With Developmental Language Disorder: Pilot Study With an Interrupted Time-Series Design by Hsin-Hui Lu, Shih-Yuan Liang, Yi-Chia Huang

“…In study 2, all children with DLD included in study 1 engaged in an emotional competence tele-intervention. An interrupted time-series design was used to examine their emotional competence. …”
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BETTER EFFICIENCIES OF SOLAR AIR HEATERS ACHIEVED WITH DIFFERENT AIRFLOWS - A BRIEF REVIEW - by VISARION-CATALIN IFRIM, TEODOR POP

“…The present work is focused on the available literature in the field of SAH systems made with different types of air flow. The paper also presents the different designs for the realization of airflow types used by researchers for high efficiency during the years 2017-2021. …”
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Enhancing electrocatalytic performance of RuO2-based catalysts: mechanistic insights, strategic approaches, and recent advances by Binod Raj KC, Dhananjay Kumar, Bishnu Prasad Bastakoti

“…Most of the reviews reported based on RuO _2 materials are only focused on OER performance, but this review highlighted comprehensive ideas on different strategies like morphology design, electronic structure, electrolytes, and compositions for optimizing both electrocatalytic HER and OER functioning of RuO _2 -based electrocatalysts.…”
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Patient's Heart Beat and Temperature Monitoring System. by Mbabazi Caleb

“…This work presents a system that is capable of providing real time remote monitoring of the heartbeat with the help of an alarm and SMS alert. This project aims at the design and implementation of a low cost but efficient and flexible heartbeat monitoring and alert system using GSM technology. …”
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Influence of Lubrication Water Contamination by Solid Particles of Mineral Origin on Marine Strut Propeller Shafts Bearings of Ships by Litwin Wojciech, Barszczewska Agnieszka, Piątkowska Ewa, Szwoch Izabela, Matuszewski Leszek, Kahsin Maciej

“…The stern tube or strat bearings are key important component for safety of shipping. …”
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The Influence of Head Teacher’s Leadership Styles on Service Delivery in Secondary Schools in Uganda: A Case Study of Ssembabule District. by Adoko, Vincent

“…The study explored the influence of Head teachers’ leadership styles on service delivery in Secondary schools in Ssembabule district. …”
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Are Emirati consumers in United Arab Emirates open to alternative proteins? Insights into their attitudes and willingness to replace animal protein sources by Sajid Maqsood, Feyisola Fisayo Ajayi, Hussein Mostafa, Kehinde Ganiyat Lawal, Juliet Mubaiwa, Noora Alantali, Maryam Alshihhi, Meera Aldhaheri

“…Incorporating plant-based proteins into food design shows promise for promoting sustainable diets in the UAE and beyond.…”
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