Unfolder: fast localization and image rectification of a document with a crease from folding in half by A.M. Ershov, D.V. Tropin, E.E. Limonova, D.P. Nikolaev, V.V. Arlazarov

“…Unfolder is robust to projective distortions of the document image and does not fragment the image in the vicinity of a crease after rectification. A new Folded Document Images dataset was created to investigate the rectification accuracy of folded (2, 3, 4, and 8 folds) documents. …”
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The reformed doctrine of irresistible sanctification by C. Partee

“…However, sanctification is a special case in that the theological focus shifts from divine action to human effort. This emphasis on human striving must avoid the Catholic view of works righteousness, and reject the Thomistic teaching on cooperative grace and condign merit. …”
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The glory of the Son of Man in Revelation 1-3. Reflections on mysticism in the New Testament by P. G. R. de Villiers

“…The article concludes with an explanation of the function of this mystical picture of Christ and the way in which a mystical Christology illuminates the relationship of believers with the divine. …”
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Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells improve bone regeneration in diabetes mellitus animal model with apical periodontitis by Eric Priyo Prasetyo, Pravinna Saravanan, Deaniddo Kharisna, Christina Immee Wijanarko, Mefina Kuntjoro, Nike Hendrijantini, Evelyn Tjendronegoro

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Deciphering the anti-obesity mechanisms of pharmabiotic probiotics through advanced multiomics analysis by Ye-Rim Kim, Tae-Rim Choi, Sung-Hyun Jo, Won-Suk Song, TaeHyun Kim, Min-Gyu Kim, Ji-Hyun Baek, Seo-Young Kwon, Bo-Gyeong Choi, Sang Woo Seo, Chol-Soon Jang, Yung-Hun Yang, Yun-Gon Kim

“…Concurrently, enhanced hypoxia-inducible factor 1 expression impedes adipogenesis by downregulating lipin-1 expression. This study not only demonstrates the effectiveness of our approach in revealing complex host-microbe interactions but also significantly advances probiotic therapeutic development, offering promising avenues for obesity management.…”
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Stigma associated with mental illness: perspectives of judges and attorneys in Lebanon — a cross-sectional study by Rayan Mroué, Michele Cherro, Ghida Kassir, Elias Ghossoub, Nadia Dandan

“…Abstract Background Legal professionals frequently encounter forensic mental health issues in the criminal justice system. These issues can significantly impact the outcome of cases, making it essential to understand the attitudes and perceptions of these experts towards mental illness. …”
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Considering the Juridical and Extra-Juridical Aspects of the Domestic Violence Relief System in Poland by Joanna Dutka

“…The two tracks are oriented around social services and criminal courts, respectively. The common problem for both tracks is the shortage of personnel sufficiently trained to deal with the specifics of family abuse. …”
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The enthronement of compassion and care and the unseating of customary obligation in the parable of the Good Samaritan by F. Dagmang

“…Secondly, overcoming negative prejudices will free our minds for creative responses and lead us toward a better understanding of compassionate care as possessing a divine character. …”
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The Angelology of Sergius Bulgakov by Maciej Raczyński-Rożek

“…Angels are also closely related to God because it is their nature to be filled with divine life. Thus, they constitute “Jacob’s ladder” — the reality that connects the world with God. …”
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Embodied and hybrid pedagogies: by I. Nell

“…Making use of the central concepts of embodied and hybrid pedagogies as hermeneutical lenses, the main research question is: Does the exposure of students through ecumenical tours, as part of the Master of Divinity programme, foster embodied and hybrid pedagogies, and if so, in what ways? …”
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Mysticism and the Reformation: a brief survey by B. McGinn

“… A number of influential theologians over the past two centuries have denied that Protestant Christianity has a place for mysticism understood as the mingling of the divine and human natures. Today a more adequate understanding of the mystical element of Christianity as a deeper awareness of God’s presence in the life of believers suggests a new evaluation of the relation of Protestantism and  mysticism, beginning Martin Luther, and continuing with figures like Johann Arndt, and a number of the “Spiritual Reformers,” such as Andreas Karlstadt, Sebastian Franck, Valentin Weigel, as well as the theosophical Lutheran Jacob Boehme. …”
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Everything Done with a Pure Intention is Perfect Love. Elements of Discernment of the Spirits in Santa Teresa de Jesús by Filip De Rycke

“…Discernment emerges as the core of Christian life and the genuine way in which the Divine Friend gives light for choices that make human persons grow in virtues and in inner freedom. …”
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Freedom in the sense of the Heidelberg Catechism - an orientation in the problems of modern liberty by E. Busch

“…The reason for this is that real freedom is founded in the gift of the divine liberator, who loves us only along with our neighbours. …”
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How to Design a Differential CMOS <italic>LC</italic> Oscillator by Asad A. Abidi, David Murphy

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Discerning the mystical wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and John of the Cross by C. Kourie

“…This leads to detachment from/lack of desire for and, finally, surrender to the Divine. …”
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Communal discernment in the early church by Pieter G. R. de Villiers

“…It analyses how discernment takes place mostly in times of ambiguity and crisis in which a faith community is challenged to seek the divine will. The article then investigates the way in which discernment takes place: it is first and foremost a communal matter which brings together all parties in order to participate in intense debate and weighing of possibilities. …”
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Combining Intergenerational and International Justice by Christoph Lumer

“…While many international crimes have indirect consequences on the well-being of present and future generations, it cannot be said that existing international criminal law is currently well-placed to directly and clearly protect intergenerational rights. …”
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A Pedagogy of Grace: Love and Care in Edith Stein’s Thought by Guido Cavalli

“…The primary foundation of this pedagogical paradigm, which encompasses the entire ontic framework of the person, lies in the relationship of Grace as a manifestation of divine love.…”
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Truth and Error of Conscience According to the Magisterium of the Church by Josef Spindelböck

“…A focus is laid on the dimension of virtue education since this helps the persons involved not only to grasp the truth of relevant moral values but also to realise morally good acts with the help of Divine grace. Even in situations of personal limitation, there is always a light of God telling the person how to know and do the good. …”
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Le sainct esprit a yci pourtrait au vif ... Calvin's understanding of the Holy Spirit's modus operandi in the life of believers in the light of the preface to his Commentary on the... by E. Kayayan

“…In the Preface, the Psalms are divinely inspired, life-giving words that enhance the experience of the readers similar to the experience lived and expressed by the authors.The testimonium internum Spiritu Sancti is the core of the Preface inasmuch as expressed by means of a necessary process of anatomy and dissection of all the affections of the soul. …”
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