Oscillation Criteria for Certain Second-Order Nonlinear Neutral Differential Equations of Mixed Type by Zhenlai Han, Tongxing Li, Chenghui Zhang, Ying Sun

“…Some oscillation criteria are established for the second-order nonlinear neutral differential equations of mixed type [(x(t)+p1x(t−τ1)+p2x(t+τ2))γ]′​′=q1(t)xγ(t−σ1)+q2(t)xγ(t+σ2), t≥t0, where γ≥1 is a quotient of odd positive integers. …”
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Hyers-Ulam Stability and Existence Criteria for the Solution of Second-Order Fuzzy Differential Equations by Noor Jamal, Muhammad Sarwar, M. Motawi Khashan

“…In this paper, existence, uniqueness, and Hyers-Ulam stability for the solution of second-order fuzzy differential equations (FDEs) are studied. …”
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Interval Oscillation Criteria of Second Order Mixed Nonlinear Impulsive Differential Equations with Delay by Zhonghai Guo, Xiaoliang Zhou, Wu-Sheng Wang

“…Some sufficient conditions for the interval oscillation criteria of the equations are obtained. …”
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Second language pedagogy and translation: the role of learners’ own-language and explicit instruction revisited by Kupske, Felipe Flores

“…Translation has been a core of controversies on whether it can be a valid and effective instrument in second language (L2) teaching. This work advocates the movement that tries to restore translation as a practical and efficacious pedagogical tool. …”
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Positive Solutions of Boundary Value Problems for General Second-Order Nonlinear Difference Equations by Ruoyi Liu, Zhan Zhou

“…In this paper, we investigate positive solutions of boundary value problems for a general second-order nonlinear difference equation, which includes a Jacobi operator and a parameter <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>λ</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula>. …”
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An approach of extrapolation methods for the solution of nonlinear Volterra–Fredholm integral equations of the second kind by H. Safdari, M. Moradkhani, M.T. Dastjerdi

“…This study presents the process of using extrapolation methods to solve the nonlinear Volterra–Fredholm integral equations of the second kind. To do this, by approximating the integral terms contained in equations by a quadrature rule, the nonlinear Volterra–Fredholm integral equations of the second kind are reduced to a set of nonlinear algebraic equations. …”
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Positive Solutions and Mann Iterative Algorithms for a Second-Order Nonlinear Difference Equation by Zeqing Liu, Xin Li, Shin Min Kang, Young Chel Kwun

“…This paper deals with the second-order nonlinear neutral delay difference equation Δ(anh(xn-τ1n,xn-τ2n,…,xn-τmn)Δ(xn-qnxn-τ0))+f(n,xn-σ1n,xn-σ2n,…,xn-σkn)=bn, n≥n0. …”
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From second language acquisition research to foreign language teaching through the prism of corpora by Gaëtanelle Gilquin

“…This article deals with the application of corpus linguistics (including learner corpus research) to second language acquisition (SLA) research and foreign language teaching (FLT). …”
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Asymptotic of Eigenvalues of Periodic and Antiperiodic Boundary Value Problem for Second Order Differential Equations by Sergey A. Kashchenko

“…But if the function \(r(t)\) is alternating, the lengths of all stability zones converge to zero, and the lengths of instability zones converge to some finite quantities. These conclusions allowed to formulate a series of interesting criteria of stability and instability of solutions of the second-order equation with periodic coefficients. …”
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Integrating High-level Questions in Second-Year English Degree Classrooms: Implementation and Challenges by Meriem Kater, Yasmine Boukhedimi

“…The present research, therefore, attempts to explore the implementation of high-level questions and the challenges that face teachers in incorporating these types of questions in second-year English degree classrooms at the University of Algiers 2. …”
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«It’s Not Carmen». Spain on the Russian Drama Stage of the Second Half of the 20th Century by A. B. Arefyeva

“…This intense and long-lasting passion for Spain can be attributed to the Russian culture seeking to acquire some of its features. Thus, Pedro Calderón’s play «The Surgeon of his honour», staged in 1830 by the great Russian actor Vasily Karatygin, was a manifestation of Russian «hispanophilia» in the 1820s, nurtured by the Russian Romantics’ interest in the revolutionary events in Spain. …”
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The Afrodit Case: The Popular Perception of Literature and Obscenity in Turkey at the Beginning of the Second World War by Sinan Yıldırmaz

“…Even before the acquittal, some pirated editions or other books using the same title were sold by street peddlers until midnight. …”
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Evaluating Company’s Readiness for Adopting Product Line Engineering: a Second Evaluation Round by Luisa Rincón, Raúl Mazo, Camille Salinesi

“…This article presents the second version of the APPLIES framework as well as the second iteration of the evaluation of this approach. …”
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Characteristics of shale fractures in the second member of Funing Formation in Gaoyou Sag of Subei Basin by SUN Yaxiong,ZHU Xiangyu,QIU Xuming,LIU Qidong,DUAN Hongliang,QIU Yongfeng,GONG Lei

“…Recent exploration within the second member of Funing Formation（hereinafter referred to as Fu-2 member）in Gaoyou Sag of Subei Basin has marked a significant advancement in the understanding of shale oil potential, highlighting its role in enhancing future reserves and production. …”
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Second-generation long-acting injectable antipsychotics in schizophrenia: patient functioning and quality of life by Montemagni C, Frieri T, Rocca P

“…Moreover, head-to-head studies comparing the effects of SGA-LAIs on classical measures of psychopathology and functioning are available mainly on risperidone LAI, while those comparing olanzapine LAI with other SGA-LAIs are still lacking. Lastly, some data on their use, especially in first-episode or recent-onset schizophrenia and in refractory or treatment-resistant schizophrenia, is available. …”
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Investigating the Effectiveness of Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Tools in Supporting Second Language Acquisition by Christiana Darkoah, Levina Nyameye Abunya, Edward Owusu, Victoria Ogunnike Faleke

“…The level of attainment of second language (L2) proficiency in children differs. …”
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Concave Continuations of Boolean-like Functions and Some of Their Properties by D. N. Barotov

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Cognitive and affective processes in second language oral communication: a mixed methods research by Arlene Portugal-Toro, Francisco José García-Peñalvo, Luis Antonio Balderas Ruiz, Angélica Vences Esparza

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Redox Metabolomics of Menthol in Children's Plasma with Second-Hand Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette Exposures by Matthew Ryan Smith, Zachery R. Jarrell, Ken H Liu, Choon-Myung Lee, Edward T Morgan, Young-Mi Go, Dean P. Jones

“…Background: Cigarettes and electronic cigarettes generate many redox-active materials which could impact children's health through second-hand exposures. High-resolution metabolomics methods enable use of non-targeted mass spectrometry of plasma to test for redox consequences of second-hand exposures. …”
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A second horizon scan of biogeography: Golden Ages, Midas touches, and the Red Queen by Michael N Dawson, Jan C. Axmacher, Carl Beierkuhnlein, Jessica L. Blois, Bethany A. Bradley, Anna F. Cord, Jürgen Dengler, Kate S. He, Lawrence R. Heaney, Roland Jansson, Miguel D. Mahecha, Corinne Myers, David Nogués-Bravo, Anna Papadopoulou, Björn Reu, Francisco Rodríguez-Sánchez, Manuel J. Steinbauer, Alycia Stigall, Mao-Ning Tuanmu, Daniel G. Gavin

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