General methods for analyzing bounded proportion data by Hossain, Abu

“…The generalized Tobit GAMLSS model relaxes the underlying normal distribution assumption of the latent variable in the Tobit model to a very general class of distribution on the real line. The thesis also provides likelihood inference and diagnostic and model selection tools for these classes of models. …”
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Fuzzy logic application to searchable cryptography by Kazemian, Hassan, Ma, Yang

“…Besides, some PEKS schemes are not secure mainly because they are vulnerable to Off-line Keyword Guessing Attack (OKGA). This research paper incorporates with Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System to PEKS for supporting Fuzzy Keyword Search. …”
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Breaking the cycle: media representations of victim-survivors and child abuse by Beddows, Amy

“…Many people look to the media for information on complex social issues - particularly more ‘private’ events such as sexual violence - and too often, onscreen representations fall in line with negative societal stereotypes around abusers and victims. …”
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Wideband circularly polarized square slot antenna with an annular patch by Shirzad, Hamed, Shokri, Majid, Amiri, Zhaleh, Asiaban, Somayeh, Virdee, Bal Singh

“…A semicircular stub is embedded in the feed-line to enhance its impedance bandwidth. The antenna exhibits CP bandwidth of 22.2% across 4.87–6.09 GHz, which incorporates the WLAN band. …”

Cultural localisation as a strategy to preserve the persuasive function in the translation of tourism websites from French into English by Cowan, Sally Elizabeth

“…Using Hall’s anthropological iceberg model and Hofstede’s cultural dimensions as the framework, a small sample of French source texts and their English translations are compared to demonstrate the link between the stylistic features of tourism language and the psychological motivations of tourists, highlighting the interplay between all levels of the cultural iceberg. …”

Can educational programmes address social inequity? by Hartsmar, Nanny, Carole, Leathwood, Ross, Alistair, Spinthourakis, Julia Athena

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Cohomology and extensions of representations of groups with normal Engel subgroups by Kissin, Edward, Shulman, Victor

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The effects of globalization on supply chain resilience: outsourcing techniques as interventionism, protectionism, and regionalization strategies by Kazancoglu, Yigit, Lafcı, Çisem, Berberoglu, Yalcin, Upadhyay, Arvind, Rocha-Lona, Luis, Kumar, Vikas

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European Union guidelines on human rights defenders: a review of policy and practice towards effective implementation by Bennett, Karen L.

“…Drawing from a study for the European Parliament assessing implementation of the guidelines in Kyrgyzstan, Thailand and Tunisia, the author identifies key areas of stakeholders’ concerns, and argues for the need to link the EU’s efforts towards coherence in human rights policy with on-the-ground approaches towards the protection of HRDs in third countries.…”
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Finding logical vulnerability in policies using three-level semantic framework by Bataityte, Karolina, Vassilev, Vassil, Gill, Olivia Jo

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Breast cancer prediction and detection: comparison of the latest machine learning techniques by Nya Yanga, Ornella Kelly, Homayounvala, Elaheh

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Enhancing and embedding work-related learning: innovative practice in an Interiors programme by Newman, Kaye

“…Plus all modules were realigned to build a comprehensive series of learning that fed into and out off each module to show the relevance of differing briefs, methods of working and therefore demonstrating that all aspects were in line with a professional approach and understanding of both the syllabus and the professional aspects required by the Interiors Design Industry.…”
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Circularly polarized slot antenna array with sequentially rotated feed network for broadband application by Karamzadeh, Saeid, Virdee, Bal Singh, Rafii, Vahid, Kartal, Mesut

“…Because the lower losses in transmission line occur in presence of lower impedance, the 3 dB axial-ratio bandwidth of the CPSSAA extends to ∼1.3 GHz. …”
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Compact and broadband 4×4 SIW Butler matrix with phase and magnitude error reduction by Karamzadeh, Saeid, Rafii, Vahid, Kartal, Mesut, Virdee, Bal Singh

“…This is achieved by reducing the size of Butler matrix and avoiding the use of a line length which causes a phase shift.…”
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The formation of brittle phases in brazed zirconium joints by Bassett, Julian Charles

“…Induction brazing produced high quality joints with interface layers thinner than those in vacuum brazed joints; a link between heat-up rate and wetting was observed. 3. …”
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‘Self-immolation by technology’: Jean Baudrillard and the posthuman in film and television by Baldwin, Jon

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Experience, skill and competence: boundary spanning capabilities for leadership and management of transnational education by Messenger, Hazel, Bloisi, Wendy

“…Despite the growth of TNE internationally, little detailed attention has been paid to these individuals, often called academic liaison (or link) tutors. They are good examples of “boundary spanners” (Williams, 2013, p. 17) or “third space professionals” (Whitchurch, 2008, p. 378). …”
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Nursery workers' narratives: what makes a 'good' nursery worker? by Mikuska, Éva

“…Each theme is presented in a separate chapter: the relationship between the nursery worker and policy; the close link between maternal discourses and formation of good practice; and the emotional labour involved in working with children. …”
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The ‘expat factor’: the influence of working time on women's decisions to undertake international assignments in the oil and gas industry by Shortland, Susan

“…A model is proposed to link working time/patterns to women’s international assignment participation.…”
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Integration of Artificial Intelligence in sustainable manufacturing: current status and future opportunities by Agrawal, Rohit, Majumdar, Abhijit, Kumar, Anil, Luthra, Sunil

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