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From Euclidean Geometry to Knots and Nets [PDF]

, 2017
This document is the Accepted Manuscript of an article accepted for publication in Synthese. Under embargo until 19 September 2018. The final publication is available at Springer via https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-017-1558-x.This paper assumes the ...
A Pelc, A Weir, B Buldt, B Krön, B Larvor, B Larvor, B Russell, Brendan Larvor, D Corfield, E Grosholz, F Tanswell, GH Hardy, I Starikova, J Auslander, J Avigad, J Avigad, J Azzouni, J Azzouni, J Azzouni, J Ferreirós, J Mumma, JA Robinson, M Detlefsen, N Goethe, R Hersh, S Feferman, S Mac Lane, S Pollard, S Toffoli De, S Toffoli De, S Toffoli De, S-J Shin, TC Hales, W Thurston, Y Rav, Y Rav, YI Manin   +36 more
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Explanatory Proofs and Grounding in Mathematics: A Reply to Maarefi

Crítica
Do explanatory proofs of theorems in mathematics derive their explanatory power by virtue of providing information about the grounds of the theorems they explain?
Marc Lange
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Ethnomathematics study: The use of modulo concept in Kampung Naga

Infinity
This article discusses the ethnomathematics study of the Kampung Naga community in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia. Ethnomathematics can investigate the application of mathematical notions in these cultural activities.
Uba Umbara, Sufyani Prabawanto, Agus Saeful Anwar   +2 more
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The perceptions of future teachers about mathematical modeling and the links with D'Ambrosio's conception and mathematical knowledge for teaching

Diversitas Journal, 2023
In this work, we present partial results of a qualitative research that aims to investigate mathematical knowledge for the teaching and practice of mathematical modeling in Basic Education.
Claudia de Oliveira Lozada, Felipe Miranda Mota, Sidney Leandro da Silva Viana   +2 more
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Prophylactic Antibiotics and Wound Infection [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2013
Introduction: Surgical site infections account for 14%-25% of all nosocomial infections. The main aims of this study were to audit the use of prophylactic antibiotic, to quantify the rate of post-operative wound infection, and to identify risk factors
Abubaker Ibrahim Elbur, Yousif M.A., Ahmed S.A. El-Sayed, Manar E. Abdel-Rahman   +3 more
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Preservice mathematics teachers’ perceptions of mathematical problem solving and its teaching: A case from China

Frontiers in Psychology, 2022
Preservice mathematics teachers’ accurate understanding of mathematical problem solving and its teaching is key to the performance of their professional quality.
Peijie Jiang, Yong Zhang, Yanyun Jiang, Bin Xiong, Bin Xiong   +4 more
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The Hopfield model and its role in the development of synthetic biology [PDF]

, 2007
Neural network models make extensive use of concepts coming from physics and engineering. How do scientists justify the use of these concepts in the representation of biological systems?
Loettgers, Andrea
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Retrieval practice may not benefit mathematical word-problem solving

Frontiers in Psychology, 2023
The retrieval practice effect refers to the fact that one or even multiple retrievals of memory content during the same period are more effective than repeated studying to promote future memory retention.
Xiaoxue Huang, Sining Zheng, Zhiyun Yu, Shunsen Chen   +3 more
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How to make Dupire's local volatility work with jumps [PDF]

, 2013
There are several (mathematical) reasons why Dupire's formula fails in the non-diffusion setting. And yet, in practice, ad-hoc preconditioning of the option data works reasonably well. In this note we attempt to explain why.
Marc Yor, Peter K. Friz, Stefan Gerhold, Tu Wien, Universite ́ Pierre-et-marie-curie (paris Vi, Wias Berlin   +5 more
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The Geometry of Thought: Circling Through Concepts

Philosophies
The goal of this paper is to shed light on the nature of mathematical practice, i.e., on “doing mathematics”. It explores Gödel’s perspective, which offers an approach to understanding mathematics centered on concepts, objects, and structures.
Miloš Adžić, Filip Jevtić, Jovana Kostić   +2 more
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