Buffer - Science method

2025). The impact of TPACK on teachers' willingness to integrate generative artificial intelligence (GenAI): The moderating role of negative emotions and the buffering effects of need satisfaction. Teaching and Teacher Education, 154, 104877. https://doi. Abstract Understanding teachers' willingness to integrate generative AI (WIAI) is essential in...

Analytic combinatorics in several variables refers to a suite of tools that provide sharp asymptotic estimates for certain combinatorial quantities. In this paper, we apply these tools to determine the Gilbert–Varshamov lower bound on the rate of optimal codes in L <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org...

Datacenter network switches share packet buffers among all ports to enhance throughput and reduce packet drops. However, declining buffer space per-port-per-bandwidth unit challenges buffer-sharing mechanisms, affecting performance. Recent studies, like ABM (SIGCOMM 2022), suggest hierarchical packet admission schemes to address this, but their com...

Stress is one of the most pervasive causes of mental ill-health across the lifespan. Subjective dimensions of stress perception, such as perceived control, are especially potent in shaping stress responses. While the impact of reduced or no control over stress is well understood, much less is known about whether heightened feelings of control buffe...

The photophysical properties of rhodamine molecules play a critical role in their performance across various applications. The spectroscopic single-molecule fluorescence (sSMF) technique overcomes the limitations of conventional SMF by distinguishing individual fluorophores based on their emission spectra. This enables precise measurement and direc...

Servitization has profound implications for the sustainable development of manufacturing, the economy, and the environment. Drawing upon the literature on servitization, resource-based theory, and social capital theory, this study examines the influence of diverse forms of slack resources in manufacturing firms on their transition to a service-orie...

When the Russian President Vladimir Putin made world shocking visit to International Criminal Court member state for the first time since his arrest warrant in 2023. One of his visit purposes was to commemorate 85th anniversary of Khalkhiin gol War. After a fall of Soviet Union, Soviet-satellite country faced their own destiny to run sovereign fore...

The spin transverse relaxation time (T2) of atoms is an important indicator for magnetic field precision measurement. Especially in optically-pumped atomic magnetometer, the linewidth of the magnetic resonance signal is one of the most important parameters of sensitivity, which is inversely correlated with T2 of atoms. In this paper, we propose fou...

Abstract: This study analyzes the accessibility of primary healthcare services, specifically community health centers (puskesmas), for hypertension patients in Central Jakarta using Geographic Information System (GIS) modeling and Network Analysis methods. Nearest Neighbor Analysis results indicate that the distribution of puskesmas in Central Jaka...

Mechanical computing promises to integrate semiconductor‐based digital logic in several applications, but it needs straightforward programmable devices for changing computing rules in situ. A methodology based on strain‐governed, bistable soft shells that process digital information by interchanging their internal/external surfaces is proposed. Thi...

High temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (HT‐PEMFCs) have garnered significant attention due to their expanded range of hydrogen sources and simplified management systems. However, the frequent start‐up and shut‐down (SU/SD) caused fuel starvation operation condition seriously deteriorates the performance and lifetime of the fuel ce...

Based on photoacoustic spectroscopy and finite element simulation technology, a simulation model of sound field excitation in a cylindrical resonant photoacoustic cell was established. The finite element simulation method was used to analyze the acoustic mode and sound pressure distribution of the cavity structure of the photoacoustic cell. The eff...

Objectives Social and temporal comparisons are ubiquitous and considered important sources of an individual’s self-knowledge. Yet, comparisons are inherently evaluative and may result in negative affective consequences. In contrast, mindfulness and self-compassion are characterized by a present-moment, non-evaluative, and accepting stance toward th...

The microfabrication of cesium vapor cells for optically pumped magnetometry relies on optimization of buffer gas pressure in order to maximize atomic coherence time and sensitivity to external magnetic signals. We demonstrate post-bond nitrogen buffer gas pressure tuning through localized heating of an integrated micropill dispenser. We characteri...

Latinx adolescents, members of the largest historically minoritized population in the United States (US), experience pervasive ethnic‐racial discrimination, adding extra challenges to this pivotal developmental stage which is marked by significant physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes. Exposure to ethnic‐racial discrimination is closely con...

A procedure for the chemiluminescence determination of Na-luminolate (NaHL) was developed. It is based on the oxidation of luminol with diperoxysuccinic acid (DPSA) in an alkaline solution (pH 10.3). At concentrations of DPSA 5.8 × 10 –4 mol/L and NaHL in the range from 1.5 × 10 –7 to 1.02 × 10 –6 mol/L at pH 10.3 (in phosphate buffer solution), I...

Regular unsupervised domain adaptive person re-identification (ReID) focuses on adapting a model from a source domain to a fixed target domain. However, an adapted ReID model can hardly retain previously-acquired knowledge and generalize to unseen data. In this paper, we propose a Dual-level Joint Adaptation and Anti-forgetting (DJAA) framework, wh...

Ag thin films are used in a variety of electrical devices, but they easily condense owing to the low cohesive energy of Ag. In this study, Bi- and Sb-assisted growth techniques were utilized to improve the stability of Ag thin films. Thin films of Ag, Bi-doped Ag, and Sb-doped Ag were deposited on polyimide (PI) films at 160 and 320 °C by radio fre...

Inspired by biological mechanisms of impact protection, nanocellulose and linear polyurethane molecular chains are simultaneously tailored and expanded using supramolecular chemistry. This approach has led to the development of a novel impact protection strategy that leverages multilevel hydrogen bonding interactions. These abundant interactions ef...

The collapse of communism and with it the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany everywhere in the West, had created the illusion of the "End of History". This illusion had no way of feeding the following illusion - about the so-called natural process of social transfer from communism ala Soviet-Russian to liberal democracy. This enti...

Various disasters pose significant challenges to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting the urgent need for research on global sustainability resilience under multi-disaster crises. This study analyzed the spatiotemporal evolution of disaster frequency, losses, and sustainable development performance from 2000 to 2022. On...

The study was performed with a dual approach to develop and validate analytical method for poorly water soluble candesartan cilexetil by enhancing its solubility employing cosolvency technique. In order to enhance drug's solubility based on its solubility characteristics, phosphate buffer (pH 6.8):ethanol (95 % v/v) mixture at 90:10 proportion was...

A new pre-treatment and determination methodology has been developed including magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) combined with high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detector (HPLC–DAD) for the determination of trace sibutramine and fluoxetine molecules in herbal slimming products. In the proposed method, fluoxetine and sibutr...

Increased market for specialty coffee and climate volatility in traditional coffee‐growing regions of the world has prompted interest in cultivating coffee outside of the tropics, including in California. While several small coffee farms have established in California over the past couple decade, no studies have identified and quantified climatical...

Atomic hydrogen (HI) is a vital player in the star-formation process in galaxies. It is the raw fuel for making molecules, an important shielding agent against interstellar radiation, and a buffer that soaks up the energy and momentum of stellar feedback. While for many years detailed studies of the HI thermal structure have been possible only in t...

The volume of data generated and stored in contemporary global data centers is experiencing exponential growth. This rapid data growth necessitates efficient processing and analysis to extract valuable business insights. In distributed data processing systems, data undergoes exchanges between the compute servers that contribute significantly to the...

This report evaluates the pulsed breakdown performance of C4F7N under a 6.8 kV/ns voltage excitation. The pulsed dielectric strength of C4F7N is compared to SF6 in the same experimental setup, and it is found that C4F7N concentrations of 50% or greater are required to achieve a dielectric strength greater than or equal to SF6. Pure C4F7N demonstrat...

We introduce a novel continual learning problem: how to sequentially update the weights of a personalized 2D and 3D generative face model as new batches of photos in different appearances, styles, poses, and lighting are captured regularly. We observe that naive sequential fine-tuning of the model leads to catastrophic forgetting of past representa...

Rapid urbanization can change local climate by increasing land surface temperature (LST), particularly in metropolitan regions. This study uses two decades of remote sensing data to investigate how urbanization-induced changes in land use/land cover (LULC) affect LST in the Beijing Region, China. By focusing on the key issue of LST and its contribu...

This paper proposes a novel Neuro-fuzzy-based Data Routing (NFDR) mechanism for efficient data routing and dynamic cluster formation in Internet of Things (IoT) enabled Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). The NFDR mechanism incorporates optimal scalability factors computed from past and present network parameter values, acting as an additional buffer...

Toxic heavy metal ions, such as lead ions, significantly threaten human health and the environment. This work introduces a novel method for the simple and sensitive detection of lead ions based on biochar-loaded titanium dioxide nanoparticles (BC@TiO2NPs) nanocomposites. Eco-friendly biochar samples were prepared from spent coffee grounds (500 °C,...

This paper develops a generalized, high-efficiency buffer for particle generation and deletion at arbitrary-positioned in-/outlets in the smoothed particle hydrodynamics method. To achieve generality, we standardize the position comparison of particles with an arbitrary-positioned in-/outlet bound by introducing coordinate transformation. To enhanc...

We explore the application of the reference map technique, originally developed for Eulerian simulation of solid mechanics, in Lagrangian kinematics of turbulent flows. Unlike traditional methods based on explicit particle tracking, the reference map facilitates the calculation of flow maps and gradients without the need for particles. This is achi...

Recent advances in 3D representations, such as Neural Radiance Fields and 3D Gaussian Splatting, have greatly improved realistic scene modeling and novel-view synthesis. However, achieving controllable and consistent editing in dynamic 3D scenes remains a significant challenge. Previous work is largely constrained by its editing backbones, resultin...

Ammonia (NH3) plays an important role in the development and evolution of Earth's life system. The extremely high bond energy (941 kJ mol⁻¹) of N2 hinder the conversion of N2 to NH3 under mild conditions. Meanwhile, clearly identifying the distribution of intermediates for NH3 synthesis remains a huge challenge in the experiment. Herein, we anchore...

Korea's rapid economic development has positioned it as a key player in Asia's economy and globally, albeit with significant environmental and societal consequences. The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), serving as a buffer between North and South Korea, holds immense historical, cultural, and ecological value and conservation and transformation potential....

With the development of nuclear energy in China, the geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW) is increasingly receiving national attention. Among them, the study of nuclide migration is an important and complex technical system, which requires continuous in-depth research. Under the decay heat, radiation, and groundwater effects of...

Dengue has become a significant public health issue around the world. As Sri Lanka is one of the tropical countries and situated in the dengue risk zone of the South Asian Region, experiences of dengue disease here are claiming human life. Trincomalee District has the potential to be a mostly devastated area by dengue, which led to major changes in...

Fully supervised continual learning methods have shown improved attack traffic detection in a closed-world learning setting. However, obtaining fully annotated data is an arduous task in the security domain. Further, our research finds that after training a classifier on two days of network traffic, the performance decay of attack class detection o...

The paper tries to identify the concentration of heritage tourism sites within the Metro Influence Zone by utilising Quantum GIS and a comprehensive heritage inventory. It also attempts to classify the heritage sites based on their antiquity, significance, and type, revealing a diverse range of cultural resources. It highlights the potential for he...

The bentonite buffer material is the most important element of the engineered barrier system (EBS) used to dispose of high-level radioactive waste. Therefore, there are functional criteria or performance targets for the bentonite buffer material to maintain the long-term performance of the EBS for the entire disposal system. Thermal conductivity is...

Aims To explore the influence of endometriosis on an individual's self‐concept and the potential applicability of self‐compassion in addressing alterations to self‐concept. Design Qualitative deductive template analysis study. Methods Written reflections completed by women (n = 157) with a self‐reported diagnosis of endometriosis were reviewed us...

Exposure to the natural environment in urban neighborhoods is essential for community interventions to improve human health. Although cross-sectional evidence suggests potential benefits, the understanding regarding how to integrate stronger associations to improve natural environments remains lacking. This article synthesized longitudinal and expe...

We discuss a physical mechanism in the AlGaN/GaN high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) that partial electrons from reverse gate leakage ( $\textit{I}_{\text{g,off}}$ ) inject into the HEMT buffer and thereby shift the HEMT threshold voltage ( $\Delta \textit{V}_{\text{th}}$ ). We analyze the $\Delta \textit{V}_{\text{th}}$ dependences on p...

This article deals with the reuse of wastepaper. Three components were used to make traditional paper plaster: wastepaper, glue, and water. Whether the glues used to make paper plaster and the quantities of those glues have an impact on the moisture buffering value (MBV) of paper plaster was studied. The scope of the Nordtest method is to evaluate...

This study aims to investigate how employee performance is affected by environmental training and motivation. An example of a quantitative investigation is this one. The study's population and sample were 85 employees of the department of public works and spatial planning in the ngawi regency. The study's data were compiled using primary data sourc...

In this work, we demonstrated the epitaxial growth of a gallium nitride (GaN) buffer structure on 200 mm SOI (silicon-on-insulator) substrates. This epitaxial layer is grown using a reversed stepped superlattice buffer (RSSL), which is composed of two superlattice (SL) layers with different Al component ratios stacked in reverse order. The upper la...

This chapter addresses the concept of stream rehabilitation planning. Various terms such as river and stream rehabilitation, restoration, reclamation, and remediation used in studies are discussed in more detail. Then, the historical background of the implementation of rehabilitation measures in five phases from 1860 to 2000s is presented. The foll...

Rapid movement of people and goods has been a remarkable distinction of Jakarta. Apart from being seen as center of development, Jakarta has also been perceived to seek better life and find new opportunities. This cultural phenomenon attracts people from various locations and socioeconomic backgrounds to settle, both permanently or temporarily. The...

The objective of the study was to assess the safety, tolerability, and potential efficacy of intranasally administered AD17002, a detoxified form of Escherichia coli heat-labile enterotoxin, in treating individuals with mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). In this randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled phase 2a study...

There is a newly developed formulation for the management of the Diabetes is Combination of Canagliflozin with Metformin. As a result, an attempt was made to create and validate a simple, precise, accurate, and reproducible RP-HPLC technique for determining Canagliflozin and Metformin in a binary mixture, which was validated in accordance with ICH...

In opportunistic IoT (OppIoT) networks, non-cooperative nodes present a significant challenge to the data forwarding process, leading to increased packet loss and communication delays. This paper proposes a novel Context-Aware Trust and Reputation Routing (CATR) protocol for opportunistic IoT networks, which leverages the probability density functi...

This study investigates the moderating effects of teamwork and employee wellbeing policies on the relationship between workplace stress and burnout within the Australian Public Service (APS). Using data from a large-scale cross-sectional survey conducted in 2022, we examine how both strong team support and organizational wellbeing policies buffer t...

Aerosol acidity (or pH) plays a crucial role in atmospheric chemistry, influencing the interaction of air pollutants with ecosystems and climate. Aerosol pH shows large temporal variations, while the driving factors of chemical profiles versus meteorological conditions are not fully understood due to the intrinsic complexity. Here, we propose a new...

A differential pulse voltammetric (DPV) method is proposed for the highly sensitive determination of fenhexamid (FHX) based on both electrooxidation and electroreduction processes using a disposable and cost-effective pencil graphite electrode (PGE). The electrochemical oxidation and reduction mechanisms of FHX at the PGE were elucidated by recordi...

The dependence of the results on the individual qualities of stallion semen is very high, which is an obstacle to the wider use of the cryopreservation method in practice. It has been shown in this work that semen from successive samples from the same stallion has different hydrogen ion concentrations (pH) and different buffer capacities. When Lact...

This paper describes the rationale for using a non-zero neutral countercyclical capital buffer (hereafter nCCyB) to strengthen the banking sector's stability. The study aims to assess how the nCCyB, as a macroprudential oversight tool, contributes to enhancing the resilience of banking systems and reducing the impact of external economic shocks. Th...

Caffeine is a widely consumed stimulant with dose-dependent effects on behavior. Across species, lower doses tend be anxiolytic and increase activity, while higher doses tend to be anxiogenic and decrease activity. Given the importance of the social environment on stress responses, we investigated how social stimuli modulate behavioral responses to...

The swivel system of a hydraulic excavator is susceptible to pressure impact during start and stop, which significantly impacts the service life of the excavator. In this investigation into how varying speeds affect the dynamic characteristics of a swing motor’s buffer relief valve (BRV), the AMESim simulation model of the whole swing motor was est...

The transition to electric vehicles is an important strategy to curb climate change and reduce air pollution. However, the adoption of this new technology has been slower than required to reach the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. This research provides stakeholders with detailed guidance to incentivize electric vehicle adoption at a national...

Beyond their wood production roles, and hence tree harvesting services, forests have constantly attracted public interest particularly thanks to their spiritual ecosystem services such as recreation and entertainment. Especially, forest ecosystems with flowing or pooling waters, have primarily aroused public attention because of their harmonious co...

Disposal of high-level radioactive waste in deep geological repositories relies on both engineered and natural barriers. Bentonite clay has been universally considered as sealing materials surrounding the nuclear waste canisters. The bentonite buffer is expected to retain its sealing properties for an extended period of time in the order of hundred...

The portfolio manager is responsible for the tactical and operational management of concurrent initiatives that share the same resources. Sharing resources considerably increases complexity by creating resource dependencies between tasks, especially in highly uncertain environments. Therefore, resource allocation in environments with multiple proje...

The Cypriot frozen conflict is a paradigm to understand the impossibility of action in the preservation of the historical heritage which lies abandoned in the UN Buffer Zone which divides the island in two. The aim of this contribution is to put a light on a frozen heritage which must be preserved, but which carries, at the same time, crucial symbo...

We reported on the observation of extremely high-density ($>10^{14}$cm$^{-2}$) 2D electron gas in N-polar AlGaN/GaN heterostructures grown on sapphire substrates. Due to introducing the GaN/AlN superlattice (SL) back barrier between the GaN buffer layer and AlGaN barrier layer, we observed a giant enhancement of the 2D electron gas density at the G...