‘With a little help from my educated friends’: revisiting the role of social capital for immigrants’ labour market integration in Germany by Julia Rüdel, Jan-Philip Steinmann

“…Abstract This article examines the link between immigrants’ social capital and their labour market access (employment) and success (occupational status) in Germany and contributes to previous research in two ways. Firstly, based on insights from theories of social capital and immigrant integration, we overcome the mere distinction between inter- and intra-ethnic ties. …”
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A Camera Nodes Correlation Model Based on 3D Sensing in Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks by Chong Han, Lijuan Sun, Fu Xiao, Jian Guo, Ruchuan Wang

“…This brings on the visual information retrieved from adjacent camera nodes usually exhibits high levels of correlation. In this paper, first, based on the analysis of 3D directional sensing model of camera sensor nodes, a correlation model is proposed by measuring the intersection area of multiple camera nodes’ field of views. …”
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Expanding the Set of Three-Input Logic Functions in Inverted T-Shaped TFETs by Hao Ye, Pengjun Wang, Gang Li, Yijian Shi, Bo Chen, Xiangyu Li, Jianping Hu

“…This paper demonstrates a compact implementation of three-input monotone logic gates based on the inverted T-shaped TFET. Firstly, based on the gate coupling mechanism in the novel inverted T channel, the BTBT current can be suppressed in the vertical or horizontal region to achieve the channel strobe. …”
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The influence of a coupled casing on the performance of a multistage compressor under inlet distortion conditions by Hong Xie, Guoming Zhu, Huanjun Li, Chunrong Wang

“…The new structure combines the characteristics of traditional circumferential slot and axial slot casing treatments. First, based on numerical simulation results of the simplified calculation model, a control variable method is used to design the coupled casing treatment and an effective casing treatment scheme (CCTF) is obtained. …”
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Direct Power Control of a Bipolar Output Active Rectifier for More Electric Aircraft Based on an Optimized Sector Division by Yajun Zhao, Wenxin Huang, Feifei Bu

“…This paper presents a novel direct power control (DPC) strategy based on an optimized sector division for a three-phase coupled inductor-based bipolar output active rectifier (TCIBAR) applied in more electric aircraft (MEA). First, based on the instantaneous power theory, the power model of the TCIBAR is built in the synchronous rotating coordinate system. …”
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Applying Clustering Methods to Develop an Optimal Storage Location Planning-Based Consolidated Picking Methodology for Driving the Smart Manufacturing of Wireless Modules by Tzu-An Chiang, Zhen-Hua Che, Ching-Hung Lee, Wei-Chi Liang

“…Because storage location planning profoundly affects the efficiency of picking operations, this study uses clustering methods to propose an optimal storage location planning-based consolidated picking methodology for driving the smart manufacturing of wireless modules. Firstly, based on the requirements of components derived by the customer orders, this research analyzes the storage space demands for these components. …”
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Designing a model of the drivers of employer branding and its future consequences based on organizational inside and outside approaches by Leyla Darioosh, Parvaneh Glard, Mehdi Bagheri

“…The purpose of this study is to develop a model of the drivers of employer branding and its future consequences based on organizational inside and outside approaches based on a mixed research and descriptive-exploratory method. First, based on the grounded theory method, the drivers and future consequences identified by open- coding, and then, using the axial and selective coding, the model presented. …”
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Emergency repair strategy of distribution network under wind disaster based on multidimensional importance evaluation by Wenjie Wu, Hui Hou, Xixiu Wu, Ruizeng Wei, Huan He, Ying Shi

“…In order to enhance the power supply reliability of distribution network under wind disasters and provide assistance for distribution network operators to formulate post disaster repair strategies, this paper proposes an optimization method for key nodes and lines evaluation and distribution network repair strategy under wind disaster. Firstly, based on the complex network theory, we considered the status of nodes and lines in the topology and working state. …”
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Time Series Feature Selection Method Based on Mutual Information by Lin Huang, Xingqiang Zhou, Lianhui Shi, Li Gong

“…To address this issue, the main innovation of this paper is the hybridization of principal component analysis (PCA) and kernel regression (KR) methods based on MI. Firstly, based on historical operational data, quantifiable system operability is constructed using PCA and KR. …”
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Distribution network state estimation based on attention-enhanced recurrent neural network pseudo-measurement modeling by Yaojian Wang, Jie Gu, Lyuzerui Yuan

“…Abstract Because there is insufficient measurement data when implementing state estimation in distribution networks, this paper proposes an attention-enhanced recurrent neural network (A-RNN)-based pseudo-measurement modeling metho. First, based on analyzing the power series at the source and load end in the time and frequency domains, a period-dependent extrapolation model is established to characterize the power series in those domains. …”
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Hyperspectral Image Classification Based on Cross-Scene Adaptive Learning by Aili Wang, Chengyang Liu, Dong Xue, Haibin Wu, Yuxiao Zhang, Meihong Liu

“…Aiming at few-shot classification in the field of hyperspectral remote sensing images, this paper proposes a classification method based on cross-scene adaptive learning. First, based on the unsupervised domain adaptive technology, cross-scene knowledge transfer learning is carried out to reduce the differences between source scene and target scene. …”
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A High Precision Adaptive Back-Stepping Control Method for Morphing Aircraft Based on RBFNN Method

“…To overcome the uncertainties of the nonlinear model of a morphing aircraft, this paper presents a high-precision adaptive back-stepping control method based on the radial basis function neural network (RBFNN). Firstly, based on the analysis of static and dynamic aerodynamic parameters of the morphing aircraft, its nonlinear control law is designed by using the conventional back-stepping method. …”
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Application of Minnan Folk Light and Shadow Animation in Built Environment in Object Detection Algorithm by Sichao Wu, Xiaoyu Huang, Yiqi Xiong, Shengzhen Wu, Enlong Li, Chen Pan

“…To resolve the problems of deep convolutional neural network models with many parameters and high memory resource consumption, a lightweight network-based algorithm for building detection of Minnan folk light synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images is proposed. Firstly, based on the rotating target detection algorithm R-centernet, the Ghost ResNet network is constructed to reduce the number of model parameters by replacing the traditional convolution in the backbone network with Ghost convolution. …”
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Admittance Remodeling Strategy of Grid-Connected Inverter Based on Improving GVF by Shengqing Li, Simin Huang, Weihua He, Dong Zhang

“…Therefore, it is difficult to effectively solve the system stability problem by only improving the PLL structure. Firstly, based on an improved phase-locked loop structure (CCF-PLL) with complex coefficient filter and considering the influence of GVF, the output admittance model of a grid-connected inverter is established. …”
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Valuation method of intellectual property pledge financing based on income interval analysis and risk adjustment coefficient by Rengang Su, Ming Li, YinHai Fang, Chonghuai Yang

“…Abstract This study has developed a new method to valuate intellectual property for pledge financing. First, based on interval theory and the relevant calculation rules, the income interval model is and then used to calculate the interval values of intellectual property. …”
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Presenting a Cause-Effect Model of the Factors Affecting the Fundamental Competencies of Human Resource Managers in Service Start-ups with the DEMATEL Approach by Sayed Mousa Khademi, Mahshid Soleimani, Ali Shahnazari, Saeed AbdulManafi

“…The research method is descriptive-survey with the statistical population of 12 experts, including university professors in the field of human resources and human resources managers and experts of service start-ups in three systems: Snappp, Tapsi and Maxim.  At first, based on the research background, the factors affecting the fundamental competencies of human resource managers in service start-ups were determined, and then the DEMATEL technique was used as an approach to identify the cause-effect relationships. …”
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Research on Wear of Micro-Textured Tools in Turning GH4169 during Spray Cooling by Jingshu Hu, Jiaxuan Wei, Xinmin Feng, Zhiwei Liu

“…The tool wear on the rake face of the different micro-texture morphologies was investigated through simulation and experiments. Firstly, based on the existing research on bionics, micro-textures with five different morphologies were designed on the rake face of carbide tools. …”
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High Coverage Camera-assisted Received Signal Assisted Algorithm in Indoor Visible Light Positioning Systems by Song-lin JIA, Jun-wei LIU, Wu-xia HU, Ling JIN

“…The basic idea of nCA-RSS is to simultaneously utilize camera and Photo-Diode (PD) to capture visual information and signal strength information to achieve both high coverage and accurate positioning. First, based on single-view geometry theorem, nCA-RSS algorithm estimates incidence angle of visible light based on visual information. …”
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Karl Popper's Falsification Theory of the Determination of the Gregorian Calendar Based on the Book of Risalatul Falakiyah K.H Misbachul Munir by Imroatul Munfaridah, Novi Fitia Maliha, Muh. Arif Royyani, Khalaf Mohamed Abdel Salam Bayumi

“…The results showed: First, based on Karl Popper's falsification theory that the Gregorian calendar calculation theory of the book of Risalatul Falakiyah by K.H Misbachul Munir was proven by its correctness by comparing and testing its calculations with the standard formula of science obtained the same results. …”
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Reactionless control of free‐floating space manipulators with parameter uncertainty and input disturbance by Kai Gong, Yingmin Jia, Yuxin Jia

“…Abstract This paper studies the control problem of free‐floating space manipulators, and a control scheme is proposed to solve reactionless control of the end‐effector pose tracking with parameter uncertainty and input disturbance. First, based on dual modeling to treat the end‐effector as a virtual base spacecraft, the dynamics with uncertainties are established which map the joints' torque to the end‐effector pose and base spacecraft attitude, while the inverse kinematics and the derivative of the generalized Jacobi matrix can be avoided in controller design. …”
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