The Nonequivalence of High School Equivalents [PDF]
This paper analyzes the causes and consequences of the growing proportion of high-school-certified persons who achieve that status by exam certification rather than through high school graduation.
James J. Heckman, Stephen V. Cameron
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Advances in Solid‐Phase Processing Techniques: Innovations, Applications, and Future Perspectives
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Based on practical manufacturing challenges, this review examines advanced solid‐phase processing techniques that overcome the inherent limitations of conventional melting‐based and traditional solid‐phase manufacturing, enabling the production of higher‐performance components at reduced cost through process innovation and improved supply‐chain ...
Tianhao Wang
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Enhancing Healthcare Excellence: Unveiling Added Value in Shariah-Certified Hos
International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS)Introduction and Purposes: In Indonesia, Shariah Hospital certification is a pioneering fusion of Maqashid Sharia principles and the National Hospital Accreditation Commission format, resulting in a comprehensive set of standards applied in Shariah- certified Hospitals.
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Advanced Photonics Research, EarlyView.This study investigates high‐efficiency double perovskite active layer (DPAL) structures using MAPbI3 and MASnI3 to surpass the Shockley‐Queisser limit in single‐junction perovskite solar cells. SCAPS‐1D simulations show that the V2O5‐assisted DPAL device achieves 34.14% power conversion efficiency with improved JSC, VOC, and FF.
Afifa Lubaba +7 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A soft robotic simulator is developed to replicate the digital removal of feces (DRF), a sensitive yet essential nursing procedure. Integrating soft actuators, sensors, and a realistic rectal model, the simulator balances functional fidelity with perceptual realism. Engineering evaluations and nurse feedback confirm its potential to enhance training in
Shoko Miyagawa +10 more
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Wavelength Dependence of fs Laser Ablation Ionisation Mass Spectrometry: a Dedicated Study on NIST SRM 664. [PDF]
Rapid Commun Mass SpectromGrimaudo V, Riedo A, Tulej M, Wurz P.
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From Compliance to Value: Does Sports-Certified Firms’ CSR Performance Really Enhance Brand Value?
Abstract This study investigates listed companies in Taiwan that have obtained sports enterprise certification, examining how three dimensions of corporate social responsibility (CSR)—environmental, social, and governance (ESG)—together with financial performance affect brand value. Using longitudinal financial data and Taiwan ESG (TESG)
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Flexible Sensor‐Based Human–Machine Interfaces with AI Integration for Medical Robotics
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review explores how flexible sensing technology and artificial intelligence (AI) significantly enhance human–machine interfaces in medical robotics. It highlights key sensing mechanisms, AI‐driven advancements, and applications in prosthetics, exoskeletons, and surgical robotics.
Yuxiao Wang +5 more
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Combining forces in dual certified centers of geriatric trauma/joint replacement according to the German trauma society (DGU)/endocert improves mobility and quality of life in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures: an analysis from the registry for geriatric trauma (ATR-DGU). [PDF]
Eur J Trauma Emerg SurgLampert C +13 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Pak Biawak, a necrobot, embodies an unusual fusion of biology and robotics. Designed to repurpose natural structures after death, it challenges conventional boundaries between nature and engineering. Its movements are precise yet unsettling, raising questions about sustainability, ethics, and the untapped potential of biointegrated machines.
Leo Foulds +2 more
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