Ding: Chinese Cultural Artifact Embodying Thought of “Unity between Heaven and Man” by Wei Hua, Cao Yuan

“…By enhancing the cognitive and practical levels of the above-mentioned three aspects, man can constantly improve, and finally reach the state of complete unity with heaven. Then this article introduced the historical changes of dings and analyzes the influence of the thought on their appearances and functions, claiming that it is due to the thought embodied in this type of vessels over all the historical periods that “ding” gradually developed into a kind of unique cultural symbol conveying the notions of authority, unity, solemnity and harmony in the hearts of Chinese people. …”
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Joint DOA-delay estimation approach based on atomic norm by XU Ming, TANG Qian

“…The error between the estimation delay and the actual delay can reach the microsecond level.…”
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The Impact of the Human Factor on Communication During a Collision Situation in Maritime Navigation by Leszek Misztal, Paulina Hatlas-Sowinska

“…The presented system comprehensively performs communication tasks during a sea voyage. To reach the mentioned goal, AI methods of natural language processing and additional properties of metaontology (ontology supplemented with objective functions) are applied. …”
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Irrigation controller mechanically actuated by soil-water tension: II - Field evaluations by Alexsandro C. S. Almeida, Tarlei A. Botrel, Steven R. Raine, Antonio P. de Camargo, Marinaldo F. Pinto, Conan A. Salvador

“…The proposed controller was shown to be functional and was operated effectively for an SWT range of up to 30 kPa, which is commonly encountered under high-frequency irrigation conditions.…”
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Designing Management Methods in Elementary School by Creating Enthusiasm to Promote Learning in Students by Samaneh Hoseinpoorian Chabok

“…Purpose: This research seeks to reach common patterns that cause students happiness by introducing schools' open and closed spaces components with Iran and a broad range of traditional and modern school samples, analyzing and expressing them as design criteria. …”
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The Transformative Potential of Inquiry: Engaging With and Navigating Complex “Worlds” by Carolin Kreber

“…This article revisits the idea of inquiry as a collaborative social practice enriched by critical reflection and critical self-reflection on assumptions, making a case that among the various functions of inquiry (e.g., increasing effectiveness, enhancing understanding, etc.) is an important emancipatory one, which plays out on two levels: it fosters personal development and agency, but may also lead to social change in our institutions and wider society. …”
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Activated carbon nanofibers from lignin/recycled-PET and their adsorption capacity of refractory sulfur compounds from fossil fuels by Efstratios Svinterikos, Ioannis Zuburtikudis, Mohamed Al-Marzouqi

“…Their chemical activation with KOH boosted their BET surface area to 1413 m2/g and further treatment with HNO3 anchored oxygen functional groups on their surface. These activated CNFs were used for the adsorption of 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene (DMDBT) from a model diesel fuel (n-dodecane) and it was found that they exhibit a high adsorption capacity at ambient conditions (120.3 mgDMDBT/gC). …”
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Internet Addiction Leads to Loneliness or Loneliness Leads to Internet Addiction? by Triana Budi Lestari

“…Internet addiction is a condition in which internet users use the internet excessively, due to a lack of self-control and interferes with their daily tasks and functions, to the detriment of themselves. This sums in several negative consequences. …”
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Mobilization Levels of Cardiac Surgery Patients in the Early Postoperative Period by Özlem İbrahimoğlu, Nurdan Gezer, Özde Öğütlü

“…Introduction: Early mobilization after cardiac surgery positively affects the improvement of the physical, social, and psychological functions of patients. This study was carried out to evaluate the mobilization levels of cardiac surgery patients in the early postoperative period with the ICU-Mobility Scale (IMS). …”
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Development of novel melt-compounded starch-grafted polypropylene/polypropylene-grafted maleic anhydride/organoclay ternary hybrids by E. Lafranche, R. Tessier, P. Krawczak

“…Two organo-modified montmorillonites were used, the first one containing polar functional groups (Cloisite®30B) having affinity to the starch phase, and the other one containing non polar-groups (Cloisite®20A) having affinity to the polypropylene phase of the polymer matrix. …”
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The impact of different exercise approaches on balance in people with pes planus by Gamze Demircioglu, Hazal Genç

“…Star Excursion Balance Test, The Berg Balance Scale, The Functional Reach Test, and Weight Bearing Lunge, plantar flexion range of motion (ROM) assessments were performed before treatment and after treatment for a total of four weeks. …”
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Sequestration of gene products by decoys enhances precision in the timing of intracellular events by Kuheli Biswas, Supravat Dey, Abhyudai Singh

“…These results have important implications for the precise temporal scheduling of events involved in the functioning of biomolecular clocks, development processes, cell-cycle control, and cell-size homeostasis.…”
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High rates of same-sex attraction/gender nonconformity in the offspring of mothers with thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy: proposal of prenatal thyroid model by Osman Sabuncuoglu

“…Despite mounting efforts to determine the biological background, a satisfactory conclusion has not been reached and there is a need to explore alternate factors like functioning of thyroid system during pregnancy. …”
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Reorganization of Knowledge and University: A Framework for a New Quest by Hediyetullah Aydeniz

“…The discussions on the establishment and institutionalization of modern university, which have attained its new position with nation state in the modern society (Scott 1990), and its functions in the modern society have reached a level where its raison d’etre is questioned. …”
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Specific features of using historical and cultural resources of the Ukrainian-Polish borderland for tourism purposes by Stepan Kuzyk, Daryna Lytvyn

“…Also, it analyses the tourist itineraries functioning on the territory of the Ukrainian and Polish borderland. …”
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THE ATTITUDES OF TEACHERS AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS TOWARDS THE USE OF COMPUTERS AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES by Aleksandra Bašić, Dragana Maćešić Pterović, Bojana Arsić

“…The goal of education is to provide favorable conditions for creativity, cooperation, actualization, and flexibility in order to prepare students for active work and functioning in society. This is especially important for inclusive education as students with potential. …”
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Presenting a Military Group Tent Model with The Approach of Paying Attention to Flexible Structures by Zahra Yarmahmoodi

“…So, the system can be divided into small parts, easily connected and separated, and the tent can be easily installed and transported.Conclusion: The results indicate that the military tent has structural, functional, and spatial dimensions in the design and to reach the flexibility approach, each of the dimensions should have the characteristics of changeability, adaptability, and diversity respectively.…”
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Priority Criteria and Alternatives for University Business Incubators in the Entrepreneurial Process in Mexico by Lizbeth Martínez Ramírez, Jaime Muñoz

“…These criteria are related with four characteristic UBIs functions: i) provision of means of production, ii) strengthening entrepreneurship culture, iii) bonding with the market to generate a base of future firms, and, iv) creating pull effect. …”
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Keys to Resilience at ANU: An Exploration Into Student Resilience Approaches and Needs by Melissa Pech

“…Maintaining strong resilience in the face of academic demands enables tertiary students to reach their potential and obtain a sense of fulfilment in their university experience. …”
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Biodiversity of microbial consortia isolated from traditional fresh sheep cheese Karakačanski skakutanac by Viviana Corich, Alessio Giacomini, Dafni-Maria Kagkli, Maura D'Andrea, Tomislav Pogačić, Enrico Baldan, Andreja Čanžek Majhenič, Tanja Obermajer, Irena Rogelj, Dubravka Samaržija

“…Obtained autochthonous microbial consortia present a valuable pool of strains for further genetic and functional characterizations.…”
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