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Learning how to learn : how to succeed in school without spending all your time studying
\"In this ... book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. [The] book explains why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process, how to avoid 'rut think' in order to think outside the box, why having a poor memory can be a good thing, the value of metaphors in developing understanding, [and how] to stop procrastinating\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Development of Bi2S3/Cu2S hetrojuction as an effective photocatalysts for the efficient degradation of antibiotic drug and organic dye
Herein, a Bi
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/Cu
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S was successfully synthesized via a simple one-step wet impregnation process. The compositional behavior and electrical and optical properties of photocatalysts were investigated in detail. Photocatalytic technology has shown great promise in wastewater treatment, splitting water to hydrogen, and converting CO
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to fuel. Researchers or scientist are attempting to design sulfate-based heterojunction photocatalytic systems in order to develop novel photocatalysts with excellent performance. Photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) dye and tetracycline (TC) drug under visible light irradiation was used to assess the photocatalytic activity of as-prepared samples. As a result, 2:1% wt of Bi
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/Cu
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S heterostructure composite revealed superior visible light degradation performing of MB dye, and TC drug efficiency as 90.2% and 87.5%, respectively. The prepared hybrid photocatalyst has demonstated a potential for use in the photocatalytic degradation of antibiotic durgs and dyes, indicating a promissing future for its application.
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Strategic role of information, knowledge and technology in manufacturing industry performance
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to study how knowledge management strategy (KMS), technology management strategy (TMS), and information management strategy (IMS) influence an organization’s performance.
Design/methodology/approach
– The authors use manufacturing data and employ causal modeling, with structural equation modeling, which will enable managers to understand the interrelationships among the use of information, knowledge management, and technology strategy in manufacturing enterprises.
Findings
– There are two major findings of the research: first, an organization’s financial performance (FINP) is directly dependent on its information management and TMSs, and second, KMSs indirectly influence FINP via mediation.
Practical implications
– Managers should be aware of various roles that TMS, IMS, and KMS play on an organization’s performance. The model analysis provides a direction to decision makers in understanding various intricate relationships through which information, technology, and KMSs could impact corporate sustainability.
Originality/value
– First, the authors present a specific approach to capture and model information-related strategies in a powerful decisions support system framework. Second, the modeling environment provides examination of non-linear relationships among latent variables, as well as examining additive, moderating, and mediating relations so that other modelers could replicate the experiment in other sectors or enterprises. Last, this work addresses one of the major problems in manufacturing research: the lack of empirical research in sustainability development. The paper shows empirically that both TMS and IMS impact organization’s performance directly and KMS does so indirectly.
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Exploring Early Symptom Experiences and Self-Management Strategies Among Postoperative Kidney Transplant Patients on Symptom Management Theory: A Qualitative Study
After kidney transplantation, patients need to take immunosuppressants for life to maintain their kidney functions. However, patients still face various symptoms and reactions after the surgery, which poses great challenges to their kidney rehabilitation and public health management. This study is based on the symptom management theory and focuses on exploring the unique experiences of real symptom perception and symptom management coping strategies of kidney transplant patients in the early postoperative period.
This study adopted the descriptive qualitative research method. From February to April in 2025, 13 patients who underwent kidney transplantation were recruited by purposive sampling in a tertiary hospital in Northeast China. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured one-on-one interviews, and the data were analyzed using content analysis method.
This study identified a total of 4 themes and 9 sub-themes, namely: (1) The diversity and complexity of symptom experiences (irregular dynamic changes, excessive symptom burden); (2) Coping strategies for symptom experiences (positive approach to challenges, negative responses to symptoms); (3) Adverse effects of symptoms (affecting personal values, family relationships, and social interactions); (4) Barriers to symptom management (internal and external factors).
This study indicates that kidney transplant patients exhibit various symptoms and reactions in the early postoperative period and these reactions change irregularly. This also emphasizes the importance for clinical nursing researchers to dynamically assess the postoperative symptom reactions of kidney transplant patients. Based on the results of this study, clinical nurses can guide kidney transplant patients to adopt correct and positive coping strategies to manage their symptoms, establish an optimistic psychological state and perception of the disease, and by improving the internal and external influencing factors of symptom management, strengthen the relevant health education training for patients after surgery.
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Failure‐Based Sizing and Energy Management for Hybrid Propulsion Regional Aircraft
Sizing and energy management strategy (EMS) for a hybrid electric propulsion system (HEPS), taking into account failures, are challenging areas, especially for regional aircraft. In this paper, a failure‐based sizing method and a resilient switching‐fuzzy logic control (RSFLC) for a regional hybrid aircraft concept named AFT‐ATR42 are presented. For this purpose, the sizing procedure for the HEPS components under the failures of either the all‐turbine or the battery pack, which is equivalent to one engine inoperative (OEI) condition in fossil fuel aircraft, has been formulated. The reference battery state of charge (SOC) trajectory has then been determined based on the HEPS simulation during the flight mission. In addition, using the data generated by a combined rule‐based regulator and optimal EMS, an RSFLC is tuned by the genetic algorithm that is able to satisfy the reference SOC trajectory. Moreover, model‐in‐the‐loop results are provided to show the satisfaction of HEPS operating constraints. Furthermore, by comparing the performance of the hybrid AFT‐ATR42 and conventional aircraft, the effectiveness of the proposed RSFLC for reducing fuel consumption and emissions has been demonstrated. Finally, using the hardware‐in‐the‐loop testing, the suitable and resilient operation of the RSFLC in real‐world conditions has been confirmed. Sizing of hybrid propulsion system considering failure of hybrid propulsion energy sources. Determination of reference battery SOC trajectories during flight for emergency or safe landing of aircraft in the event of all turbine's failure. Design of resilient switching‐fuzzy energy management strategy for HEPS.
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Comparative Study on the Impact of Human Factors on Operational Performance of Innovation Hubs
To fill a gap in current literature, this paper analyses the impact of human factors on the operational performance of innovation hubs in the SAARC Nations and the European Union. Upon conducting an extensive examination of academic literature, four primary classifications of human factors were determined: organizational factors, individual attributes, the nature of a task and working environment. This research offers a cross-sectional analysis of these factors and their implications on innovation centres in the culturally and economically diverse domain of SAARC Nations and the European Union. The findings suggest that organizations functioning in the context of Innovation hubs in SAARC Nations, where centralized authority and value correctness is mostly emphasised on, face challenges in order to foster employee engagement and creativity. However, the innovation hubs of the European Union receive treatment from a more flexible and tolerant approach which is backed by progressive technology and is incredibly sensitive to concerns touching on ergonomics and safety of the working environment. This research highlights High performing, High committing, and High involvement management, management techniques to manage human factors to enhance operation performance. Adaptive and individual approach to the management of human variables, based on the differences in cultural and economic conditions of each region, is essential for effective development of the innovative substance and competitive advantage, the paper states. The results obtained from this study offer important guidance for the policymakers, managers and practitioners who are involved in managing and creating innovation hubs. It has provided a framework of how the organisation’s operation performance may be improved through effective management of human resources.
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The Stability of Trend Management Strategies in Chaotic Market Conditions
This study investigates the stability of trend management strategies under stochastic chaos conditions, with a focus on speculative trading in the Forex market. The primary aim is to evaluate the feasibility and robustness of these strategies for asset management. The experimental setup involves sequential optimization and testing of trend strategies across three EURUSD observation intervals, where each subsequent interval alternates between training and testing roles. Methods include numerical data analysis, parametric optimization, and the use of both conventional and bidirectional exponential filters to isolate system components and improve trend detection. Observations reveal that while trend strategies optimized for specific intervals yield positive results, their effectiveness diminishes on unseen intervals due to inherent market instability. The results show significant limitations in using linear trend-based strategies in chaotic environments, with optimized strategies often leading to losses in subsequent periods. The discussion highlights the potential of integrating trend statistics into multi-expert decision systems, leveraging fuzzy solutions based on fundamental analysis to enhance decision-making reliability. In conclusion, while standalone trend strategies are unsuitable for stable asset management in chaotic markets, their integration into hybrid systems may provide a pathway for improved performance and resilience.
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Assessing the forest-wood chain at local level: A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) based on the circular bioeconomy principles
In the last years, the circular bioeconomy has been recognized as key approach to increase the competitiveness of enterprises and economic growth in the European Union (EU) member countries. In the circular bioeconomy context, forest-based sector can play a key role. The aim of the present study is to analyze the forest-wood chain at local level following the circular bioeconomy approach. In this study, a set of indicators to quantify the 4R (\"Reduce\", \"Reuse\", \"Recycle\", \"Recover\") of circular economy has been defined and tested in a study area in Italy (Monte Morello forest, Tuscany region). The indicators that have been identified are: improving production process efficiency; reuse and life-span of wood products; optimization of potential wood assortments and energy recover from the wood products. By means of the indicators and a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), the current forest management strategy applied in the study area has been compared with other possible forest management scenarios, to evaluate the optimum solution. The results showed that, up to now, current forest management strategy did not optimize the commercial wood assortments because the timber harvested is wholly allocated for bioenergy production. The economic side can be improved, and the life-span of wood products increased by means of the valorization of the timber collected. Anyway, the results showed a favorable balance with regard to the carbon dioxide (CO2) emission – considering the fossil fuel substitution effect – and for the energy enhancement of deadwood stock of the study area.
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ESTIMATING OFF –FARM LABOR SUPPLY AND ANALYSING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RISK AND FARM SIZE
This study was aimed to estimate off-farm labor supply model. Data were collected randomly from 267 wheat producers in Salah El-Din province for the year 2020, 67.4% of them are produced using pivot sprinklers for irrigation and with three tenure categories (60,80,12) dunums. Furthermore. The KS coefficient was used to analyze the producers' risk-taking behavior after estimating the production function and determining the area variable that has the most influence on the production process. If it increased by 1%, production would increase by 0.802%. The farmer's decision to adopt the technology was based on economic, social, and institutional factors. It turns out that 40% of farmers make their decision based on financing. When analyzing the decisions of farmers under risk, it was found that 35% of them make the decision in relation to the price, which is the main incentive for production. In order to understand the relationship between the risk, the return, and the size of the farm, it was found that when the area is increased, the return increases, and the revenue of a dunum at the tenure size of 10 dunams amounted to 481,600 dinars and at a higher KS level, what is known as risk-haters, the revenue was the highest possible and the risk also increased with it, and the farmers became among the large holdings they prefer. In any case, some farmers believe that when you want to get a higher return, it is important to keep in mind that there is a greater risk. Risk is affected by a number of factors, including economic, divided into price and productivity, social ones, and others related to the farmer himself in terms of efficiency, management, skill, and experience. . The research recommended a review of tenure laws and the development of risk management strategies by providing adequate funding that ensures ,Providing factories within rural areas that contribute to absorbing surplus production, creating price stability, as well as creating a labor market that reduces poverty in the rural area.
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Risk Management Strategies in the Global Business Environment: Analysis of Complex Dependencies and Effectiveness of Measures
\"The study investigates risk management strategies within the global business environment, focusing on the analysis of intricate dependencies and the efficacy of corresponding measures. The significance of this research arises from the contemporary reality wherein the business environment contends with a multitude of influential factors capable of altering the organizational dynamics of the business realm. Consequently, enterprises and companies must cultivate preparedness for diverse factors that threaten their sustained viability. The article deliberates on risk management strategies within the global business environment, emphasizing the analysis of complex dependencies and the effectiveness of implemented measures. The significance of risk management in the current stage of development is delineated. The essence of risk management strategies is explicitly defined, and factors that possess the potential to impact the operational dynamics of enterprises adversely are systematically examined. The paper outlines various methods of risk management planning, including acceptance, transfer, avoidance, and reduction. The specific application nuances of each method are expounded upon. Additionally, the interrelationship between risk management methods and strategies is delineated, providing clarity on their respective roles and contributions. The examination of risk management strategies encompasses the analysis of specific approaches, namely the one percent strategy, stop-loss and take-profit order strategy, diversification and hedging, exit strategy, and research strategy. The study identifies the predominant domains wherein each strategy is frequently employed, elucidating their fundamental characteristics and discerning their impact on alterations within the company’s operations. Furthermore, illustrative examples of these strategies are provided to enhance understanding. The summary of risk management strategy implementation in the enterprise’s activities is presented, elucidating the principal aspects, stages, and procedural framework. The determination of the impact of implementation on the company’s operations and its capacity to mitigate risks is systematically addressed.\"
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