Discussion on methodology in research of groundwater flow system: A review of research on groundwater flow systems at CUG-Wuhan by Xing Liang, Renquan Zhang, Mingming Luo, Ronglin Sun, Menggui Jin, Hong Zhou, Liqun Jiang

“…The emergence of earth system science and groundwater flow system theory marked the beginning of a new era of hydrogeology.The theory of groundwater flow systems has become a new paradigm of hydrogeology, and its development has provided new enlightenment in methodology for groundwater research.Since the early 1980s, the Groundwater Flow System Group of China University of Geosciences(Wuhan) has continued to carry out theoretical and applied research on groundwater flow systems.In this paper, we attempt to review and summarize these research from a methodological point of view.Groundwater problems are affected by many factors.The research should be based on the "combination of goal and problem orientation".Only when the target is accurate, can one move towards the goal without losing direction in the vast amount of information.The "hypothetical deduction method" adopted in the research, first deduces the expected phenomenon based on the existing knowledge and data, then observes and seek evidence purposefully, and then revises the hypothesis to continue the verification until the hypothesis is confirmed or falsified.In the process of deductive evidence-seeking, technical methods such as "controlled experiment", "information extraction and organization", and "integration of multidisciplinary methods and means" can be used.The case analysis confirmed that the controlled simulation experiment has enabled us to obtain a new understanding of the groundwater flow patterns; the use of multi-channel information extraction, processing and organization to build a groundwater flow system patterns can effectively solve practical problems in various projects; and the integration of multiple disciplines and means, and the mutual verification of various information have improved the credibility of the results.Based on the case studies, we summarized the methodologies in order to provide a reference for correctly understanding the theory of groundwater flow systems and promote the application of new theories and new ideas in hydrogeological research.…”
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MULTILEVEL RECURRENT MODEL FOR HIERARCHICAL CONTROL OF COMPLEX REGIONAL SECURITY by Andrey V. Masloboev, Vladimir A. Putilov, Alexei V. Sioutine

“…The research methodology is based on functional-target approach and principles of multilevel hierarchical system theory. The work considers analysis and structural-algorithmic synthesis problem-solving of the multilevel computer-aided systems intended for management and decision-making information support in the field of regional security. …”
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A New Grey Approach for Using SWARA and PIPRECIA Methods in a Group Decision-Making Environment by Dragiša Stanujkić, Darjan Karabašević, Gabrijela Popović, Predrag S. Stanimirović, Muzafer Saračević, Florentin Smarandache, Vasilios N. Katsikis, Alptekin Ulutaş

“…Therefore, the application of the Grey System Theory, i.e., grey numbers, in this case, is very convenient when it comes to determination of the criteria weights with partially known information. …”
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Generic symbolic parameters varying systems frameworks versus other techniques: Returning back to the roots by Hassen Taher Dorrah, Walaa Ibrahim Gabr, Mohamed Saleh Elsayed

“…Keywords: Parameters varying systems (PVS), Probabilistic, fuzzy or chaotic systems, Symbolic control, system and optimization, Symbolic computational mathematics, Embedded symbolic function systems, Cyber-physical symbolic system theory…”
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Validation of a Step Detection Algorithm during Straight Walking and Turning in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Older Adults Using an Inertial Measurement Unit at the Lower B... by Minh H. Pham, Minh H. Pham, Morad Elshehabi, Morad Elshehabi, Linda Haertner, Linda Haertner, Silvia Del Din, Karin Srulijes, Tanja Heger, Tanja Heger, Matthis Synofzik, Matthis Synofzik, Markus A. Hobert, Markus A. Hobert, Gert S. Faber, Clint Hansen, Dina Salkovic, Joaquim J. Ferreira, Joaquim J. Ferreira, Daniela Berg, Daniela Berg, Álvaro Sanchez-Ferro, Álvaro Sanchez-Ferro, Jaap H. van Dieën, Clemens Becker, Lynn Rochester, Lynn Rochester, Gerhard Schmidt, Walter Maetzler, Walter Maetzler

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Enhanced Grey Risk Assessment Model for Support of Cloud Service Provider by Abdul Razaque, Fathi Amsaad, Salim Hariri, Marwah Almasri, Syed S. Rizvi, Mohamed Ben Haj Frej

“…Additionally, this paper presents a risk assessment model that is based on grey system theory (GST), defines indicators for assessment, and fully utilizes the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). …”
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Human haptic perception is interrupted by explorative stops of milliseconds by Martin eGrunwald, Manivannan eMuniyandi, Hyun eKim, Jung eKim, Frank eKrause, Stephanie eMueller, Mandayam A. Srinivasan

“…We have tried to interpret the occurrence and duration of ES with respect to the Hypotheses-Rebuild-Model and the Limited Capacity Control System theory.<br/>…”
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An analytical approach to engineer multistability in the oscillatory response of a pulse-driven ReRAM by Alon Ascoli, Nicolas Schmitt, Ioannis Messaris, Ahmet Samil Demirkol, John Paul Strachan, Ronald Tetzlaff, Leon Chua

“…In this manuscript we propose an analytical methodology, based on the application of analysis tools from Nonlinear System Theory to the Strachan model, to craft the properties of a generalised pulse train stimulus in such a way to induce the emergence of complex local fading memory effects in the nano-device, which would consequently display an interesting tuneable multistable oscillatory response, around desired resistance states. …”
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Behavior Management Training for Parents of Children with Preschool ADHD Based on Parent-Child Interactions: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled, Follow-Up Study by Min Feng, Juncai Xu, Mengyao Zhai, Qiaorong Wu, Kangkang Chu, Liping Xie, Rong Luo, Huiping Li, Qiong Xu, Xiu Xu, Xiaoyan Ke

“…The objective of this study was to explore a behavioral management training program aimed at the parents of preschool children with ADHD, which directly analyzes parent-child interaction from the perspective of system theory, and the intervention effect on ADHD in preschool children. …”
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Alterations of Functional Brain Connectivity After Long-Duration Spaceflight as Revealed by fMRI by Ekaterina Pechenkova, Inna Nosikova, Alena Rumshiskaya, Liudmila Litvinova, Ilya Rukavishnikov, Elena Mershina, Valentin Sinitsyn, Angelique Van Ombergen, Ben Jeurissen, Steven Jillings, Steven Jillings, Steven Laureys, Jan Sijbers, Alexey Grishin, Ludmila Chernikova, Ivan Naumov, Ludmila Kornilova, Floris L. Wuyts, Elena Tomilovskaya, Inessa Kozlovskaya

“…Nevertheless, the results have implications for the multisensory reweighting and gravitational motor system theories, generating hypotheses to be tested in future research.…”
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Human haptic perception is interrupted by explorative stops of milliseconds by Grunwald, Martin, Muniyandi, Manivannan, Kim, Hyun, Kim, Jung, Krause, Frank, Mueller, Stephanie, Srinivasan, Mandayam A.

“…We have tried to interpret the occurrence and duration of ES with respect to the Hypotheses-Rebuild-Model and the Limited Capacity Control System theory.…”
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Nonlinear analysis using Lyapunov exponents in breast thermograms to identify abnormal lesions by Lucas, C., EtehadTavakol, M., Ng, Eddie Yin-Kwee, Sadri, S., Ataei, M.

“…In this paper, we present a novel approach using nonlinear chaotic dynamical system theory for estimating Lyapunov exponents in establishing possible difference between malignant and benign patterns. …”
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Case study of rain attenuation at 26 GHz in tropical region (Malaysia) for terrestrial link by Ulaganathen, K., Tharek, A. R., Islam, R. M., Abdullah, K.

“…In the near future, mm Wave products, systems, theories, and devices will come together to deliver mobile data rates thousands of times faster than today's existing cellular and WiFi networks for an example from the era of 3G towards 5G mobile communication near future. …”

The Relationship between Communication Patterns and Marital Trust: Cyberspace Users of Langaroud City by faezeh piazchian Langroudi, h a

“…The theoretical framework of this research is the system theory, communication theory, Bowlby's attachment theory and Giddens’s trust theory. …”
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MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR DETERMINING THE PARETO FRONT FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES OPTIONS UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF INTERVAL PRESENTATION OF LOCAL CRITERIA by Vladimir Beskorovainyi, Lyudmyla Kolesnyk, Dr. Chinwi Mgbere

“…The following methods were used: system approach, theories of systems, theories of usefulness, theories of decision-making, system design, optimization and operations research. …”
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Analysing a Chinese Regional Integrated Healthcare Organisation Reform Failure using a Complex Adaptive System Approach by Wenxi Tang, Lai Wei, Liang Zhang

“…Furthermore, they neglect the responsiveness and feedback of institutions and professionals, which often results in reform failure in integrated care. Complex adaptive system theory (CAS) provides a new perspective and methodology for analysing the health system and policy implementation.  …”
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Complex human-deer interactions challenge conventional management approaches: the need to consider power, trust, and emotion by Taylor R. Stinchcomb, Zhao Ma, Zoe Nyssa

“…Approaches based on complex adaptive systems theories have been posited as a way to better attend to the diversity of these interactions between humans and wildlife. …”
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General habit propensity relates to the sensation seeking subdomain of impulsivity but not obesity by Anja Dietrich, Sanne De Wit, Annette Horstmann, Annette Horstmann, Annette Horstmann

“…According to dual-system theory, instrumental learning and performance depend on the balance between goal-directed and habitual action control. …”
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Headteachers’ Goal Setting Strategies and Pupils’ Academic Performance in Private Primary Schools in Nyeri and Murang’a Counties, Kenya by Maina Peterson Muriuki, Maurice Kimosop, Michael Gachahi

“…The study adopted Bertalanffy and Weihrich Systems’ theories. The study used a descriptive survey research design. …”
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KONKRETISASI MODAL MANUSIA BERBASIS PEMIKIRAN KAJAO LALIDDONG by Muhammad Yamin, Haliah Haliah, Alimuddin Alimuddin, Darwis Said

“…Human capital is defined as a series of concepts of ethics, talent, dedication, solidarity, and unity of determination integrated into the value system. Theory and Practical Implications – This research has implications for efforts to develop accounting technology for local needs. …”
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