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This paper reports on the results of a security analysis of the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) specifications. ERTMS is designed to be fail-safe and the general philosophy of ‘if in doubt, stop the train’ makes it difficult to ...
Bloomfield, R. +3 more
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An Investigation of Coiled Tubing Operators' Risk Perception Using Signal Detection Theory
Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.Fig. 1. Receivers cannot directly observe the source's output. Information must be processed through personal perception and reasoning, leading to biased decisions due to individual differences. Fig. 2. Experienced operators (5+ years) apply more lenient criteria than less experienced ones during tasks, though their safety systems show conservative ...
Hong Zhong
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Recognition of the Concept of Nature in Suhrawardī’s Philosophy in the Light of the Critique of a Typical Form [PDF]
آموزههای فلسفه اسلامي, 2020 Suhrawardī in his works criticizes and refutes the existence and necessity of specific substances (forms of species). The negation of the existence of species (specific substance) forms requires the negation of two important rules in peripatetic ...
Sayyed Muhammad Ali Dibaji +1 more
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Future in Educational Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This conceptual essay, grounded in a close reading of Plato's Theaetetus, argues that before educators can effectively operationalise critical thinking as the rigorous evaluation ('stress‐testing') of competing knowledge claims, university students must first understand foundational epistemological principles rooted in Plato's tripartite ...
Gerry Dunne
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Layout - A Cost Effective and Powerful Design Step in Risk Management
Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2019 Management of risk to personnel and the environment in a major accident hazard (MAH) facility like offshore oil and gas production is a well acknowledged priority.
SreeRaj Nair, Jim Salter
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Between Contingency and Necessity of Human Action. Are We Free in our Choices? [PDF]
, 2016 The point of departure of this paper is the characterization of human action as contingent or necessary (obligatory). The key question concerns the place for choice in the human action, i.e. are we free in our choices?
Żegleń, Urszula M.
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Induced abortion in the world: 1. Perception of abortion throughout the centuries and by religions
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Induced abortion has religious, moral, and cultural dimensions that place it at the center of major ethical debates. The interest of women caught in the middle of this never‐ending controversy requires that a dialogue replaces current confrontation.
Giuseppe Benagiano +4 more
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Mulla Sadra and Evolution Theory [PDF]
International Journal of Islamic Thought, 2015 In their observations, contemporary scientists have believed in transformism which claims whole natural world is always in evolvement. This paper investigates whether Mulla Sadra’s philosophical opinions are consistent with this theory or not. The method
ALI ARSHAD RIAHI +2 more
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Love Affair With Thin Air: Mortality, Mastery, and the Consumerism of Mountaineering
Psychology &Marketing, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Mountaineering is arguably one of the most dangerous recreational challenges an individual may ever choose to undertake, yet millions of people annually venture above 8000 feet to challenge themselves in pursuit of personal goals, ideals, and support of individual values.
Kenneth Bates +3 more
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Green and Sustainable Chemistry Approaches on Azide‐Based Click Reactions in Polymer Science
Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.Click Chemistry, particularly the azide‐alkyne cycloaddition (AAC) reaction, has revolutionized polymer chemistry, enabling precise and efficient synthesis of advanced functional materials. With its high regioselectivity, mild reaction conditions, and versatility, AAC reactions align closely with the principles of Green and Sustainable Chemistry.
Hatice Mutlu +3 more
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